Chapter X

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

speak to

From this reading Speech after speech followed; and it was near midnight, when the chief judge, after consulting with his brethren, proceeded to address the jury.

later than; following

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

anew

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Brother--brother--we do not sit here to try the possibility of such a thing as witchcraft--please to consider where you are, and what we are.

past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

(plural) the lay members of a male religious order

From this reading Speech after speech followed; and it was near midnight, when the chief judge, after consulting with his brethren, proceeded to address the jury.

of short duration or distance

From this reading Ye have heard much that in our opinion does not need a reply, said he, after taking a general view of the case, with much that a brief reply may be sufficient for, and a very little, which, as it may serve to perplex you, if we pass it over without notice, we shall say a few words upon, though it has little or nothing to do with the case before you.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Brother--brother--we do not sit here to try the possibility of such a thing as witchcraft--please to consider where you are, and what we are.

United States writer noted for his works portraying the life of drug addicts (1914-1997)

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Speech after speech followed; and it was near midnight, when the chief judge, after consulting with his brethren, proceeded to address the jury.

deem to be

From this reading Brother--brother--we do not sit here to try the possibility of such a thing as witchcraft--please to consider where you are, and what we are.

-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading Speech after speech followed; and it was near midnight, when the chief judge, after consulting with his brethren, proceeded to address the jury.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

declare untrue; contradict

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Brother--brother--we do not sit here to try the possibility of such a thing as witchcraft--please to consider where you are, and what we are.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Ye have heard much that in our opinion does not need a reply, said he, after taking a general view of the case, with much that a brief reply may be sufficient for, and a very little, which, as it may serve to perplex you, if we pass it over without notice, we shall say a few words upon, though it has little or nothing to do with the case before you.

at any time

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Ye have heard much that in our opinion does not need a reply, said he, after taking a general view of the case, with much that a brief reply may be sufficient for, and a very little, which, as it may serve to perplex you, if we pass it over without notice, we shall say a few words upon, though it has little or nothing to do with the case before you.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Speech after speech followed; and it was near midnight, when the chief judge, after consulting with his brethren, proceeded to address the jury.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading The law you have nothing to do with ... right or wrong, wise or foolish, you have nothing to do with the law.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

refrain from doing

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Ye have heard much that in our opinion does not need a reply, said he, after taking a general view of the case, with much that a brief reply may be sufficient for, and a very little, which, as it may serve to perplex you, if we pass it over without notice, we shall say a few words upon, though it has little or nothing to do with the case before you.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Ye have heard much that in our opinion does not need a reply, said he, after taking a general view of the case, with much that a brief reply may be sufficient for, and a very little, which, as it may serve to perplex you, if we pass it over without notice, we shall say a few words upon, though it has little or nothing to do with the case before you.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Ye have heard much that in our opinion does not need a reply, said he, after taking a general view of the case, with much that a brief reply may be sufficient for, and a very little, which, as it may serve to perplex you, if we pass it over without notice, we shall say a few words upon, though it has little or nothing to do with the case before you.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Ye have heard much that in our opinion does not need a reply, said he, after taking a general view of the case, with much that a brief reply may be sufficient for, and a very little, which, as it may serve to perplex you, if we pass it over without notice, we shall say a few words upon, though it has little or nothing to do with the case before you.

incapability of existing or occurring

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

free from evil or guilt

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Speech after speech followed; and it was near midnight, when the chief judge, after consulting with his brethren, proceeded to address the jury.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Speech after speech followed; and it was near midnight, when the chief judge, after consulting with his brethren, proceeded to address the jury.

a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Ye have heard much that in our opinion does not need a reply, said he, after taking a general view of the case, with much that a brief reply may be sufficient for, and a very little, which, as it may serve to perplex you, if we pass it over without notice, we shall say a few words upon, though it has little or nothing to do with the case before you.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Ye have heard much that in our opinion does not need a reply, said he, after taking a general view of the case, with much that a brief reply may be sufficient for, and a very little, which, as it may serve to perplex you, if we pass it over without notice, we shall say a few words upon, though it has little or nothing to do with the case before you.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading Speech after speech followed; and it was near midnight, when the chief judge, after consulting with his brethren, proceeded to address the jury.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Ye have heard much that in our opinion does not need a reply, said he, after taking a general view of the case, with much that a brief reply may be sufficient for, and a very little, which, as it may serve to perplex you, if we pass it over without notice, we shall say a few words upon, though it has little or nothing to do with the case before you.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Speech after speech followed; and it was near midnight, when the chief judge, after consulting with his brethren, proceeded to address the jury.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Ye have heard much that in our opinion does not need a reply, said he, after taking a general view of the case, with much that a brief reply may be sufficient for, and a very little, which, as it may serve to perplex you, if we pass it over without notice, we shall say a few words upon, though it has little or nothing to do with the case before you.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Brother--brother--we do not sit here to try the possibility of such a thing as witchcraft--please to consider where you are, and what we are.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Ye have heard much that in our opinion does not need a reply, said he, after taking a general view of the case, with much that a brief reply may be sufficient for, and a very little, which, as it may serve to perplex you, if we pass it over without notice, we shall say a few words upon, though it has little or nothing to do with the case before you.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Ye have heard much that in our opinion does not need a reply, said he, after taking a general view of the case, with much that a brief reply may be sufficient for, and a very little, which, as it may serve to perplex you, if we pass it over without notice, we shall say a few words upon, though it has little or nothing to do with the case before you.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Ye have heard much that in our opinion does not need a reply, said he, after taking a general view of the case, with much that a brief reply may be sufficient for, and a very little, which, as it may serve to perplex you, if we pass it over without notice, we shall say a few words upon, though it has little or nothing to do with the case before you.

above and across; more than

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

go across or through

From this reading Ye have heard much that in our opinion does not need a reply, said he, after taking a general view of the case, with much that a brief reply may be sufficient for, and a very little, which, as it may serve to perplex you, if we pass it over without notice, we shall say a few words upon, though it has little or nothing to do with the case before you.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

be a mystery or bewildering to

From this reading Ye have heard much that in our opinion does not need a reply, said he, after taking a general view of the case, with much that a brief reply may be sufficient for, and a very little, which, as it may serve to perplex you, if we pass it over without notice, we shall say a few words upon, though it has little or nothing to do with the case before you.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Brother--brother--we do not sit here to try the possibility of such a thing as witchcraft--please to consider where you are, and what we are.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

most frequent or common

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

correct or appropriate behavior

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

past form of “protest” — utter words of protest

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

plural of “punishment” — the act of punishing

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Ye have heard much that in our opinion does not need a reply, said he, after taking a general view of the case, with much that a brief reply may be sufficient for, and a very little, which, as it may serve to perplex you, if we pass it over without notice, we shall say a few words upon, though it has little or nothing to do with the case before you.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The law you have nothing to do with ... right or wrong, wise or foolish, you have nothing to do with the law.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Ye have heard much that in our opinion does not need a reply, said he, after taking a general view of the case, with much that a brief reply may be sufficient for, and a very little, which, as it may serve to perplex you, if we pass it over without notice, we shall say a few words upon, though it has little or nothing to do with the case before you.

express in words

From this reading Ye have heard much that in our opinion does not need a reply, said he, after taking a general view of the case, with much that a brief reply may be sufficient for, and a very little, which, as it may serve to perplex you, if we pass it over without notice, we shall say a few words upon, though it has little or nothing to do with the case before you.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Ye have heard much that in our opinion does not need a reply, said he, after taking a general view of the case, with much that a brief reply may be sufficient for, and a very little, which, as it may serve to perplex you, if we pass it over without notice, we shall say a few words upon, though it has little or nothing to do with the case before you.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Ye have heard much that in our opinion does not need a reply, said he, after taking a general view of the case, with much that a brief reply may be sufficient for, and a very little, which, as it may serve to perplex you, if we pass it over without notice, we shall say a few words upon, though it has little or nothing to do with the case before you.

be seated

From this reading Brother--brother--we do not sit here to try the possibility of such a thing as witchcraft--please to consider where you are, and what we are.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Speech after speech followed; and it was near midnight, when the chief judge, after consulting with his brethren, proceeded to address the jury.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

not in physical motion

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Brother--brother--we do not sit here to try the possibility of such a thing as witchcraft--please to consider where you are, and what we are.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading Ye have heard much that in our opinion does not need a reply, said he, after taking a general view of the case, with much that a brief reply may be sufficient for, and a very little, which, as it may serve to perplex you, if we pass it over without notice, we shall say a few words upon, though it has little or nothing to do with the case before you.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Ye have heard much that in our opinion does not need a reply, said he, after taking a general view of the case, with much that a brief reply may be sufficient for, and a very little, which, as it may serve to perplex you, if we pass it over without notice, we shall say a few words upon, though it has little or nothing to do with the case before you.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

a special situation

From this reading Brother--brother--we do not sit here to try the possibility of such a thing as witchcraft--please to consider where you are, and what we are.

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From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Ye have heard much that in our opinion does not need a reply, said he, after taking a general view of the case, with much that a brief reply may be sufficient for, and a very little, which, as it may serve to perplex you, if we pass it over without notice, we shall say a few words upon, though it has little or nothing to do with the case before you.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

the act of testing something

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading Brother--brother--we do not sit here to try the possibility of such a thing as witchcraft--please to consider where you are, and what we are.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

precisely as stated

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Ye have heard much that in our opinion does not need a reply, said he, after taking a general view of the case, with much that a brief reply may be sufficient for, and a very little, which, as it may serve to perplex you, if we pass it over without notice, we shall say a few words upon, though it has little or nothing to do with the case before you.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Brother--brother--we do not sit here to try the possibility of such a thing as witchcraft--please to consider where you are, and what we are.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

at the time that

From this reading Speech after speech followed; and it was near midnight, when the chief judge, after consulting with his brethren, proceeded to address the jury.

in or at the place that

From this reading Brother--brother--we do not sit here to try the possibility of such a thing as witchcraft--please to consider where you are, and what we are.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

during the time that

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading The law you have nothing to do with ... right or wrong, wise or foolish, you have nothing to do with the law.

the art of sorcery

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Here the lawyer started up, and after prevailing upon Burroughs to forbear and be still, argued (with his face to the jury) five or six points of law, as he called them, every one of which had been argued over and over again at every trial of a serious charge that he had ever been occupied with in the whole course of a long life at the bar ... four being about the propriety of capital punishments in general, and two about the propriety of capital punishments in the particular case of the prisoner at the bar--whom he protested before God (for which he had to pay thirteen-pence more) he believed to be innocent of the charge--and what was that charge?--nothing more nor less than the charge of sorcery and witchcraft!--a crime, the very possibility of which, he proceeded to deny, in the very language he had used about a twelvemonth before, while arguing about the impossibility of marriage in a particular case.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Ye have heard much that in our opinion does not need a reply, said he, after taking a general view of the case, with much that a brief reply may be sufficient for, and a very little, which, as it may serve to perplex you, if we pass it over without notice, we shall say a few words upon, though it has little or nothing to do with the case before you.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Ye have heard much that in our opinion does not need a reply, said he, after taking a general view of the case, with much that a brief reply may be sufficient for, and a very little, which, as it may serve to perplex you, if we pass it over without notice, we shall say a few words upon, though it has little or nothing to do with the case before you.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading The law you have nothing to do with ... right or wrong, wise or foolish, you have nothing to do with the law.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading Ye have heard much that in our opinion does not need a reply, said he, after taking a general view of the case, with much that a brief reply may be sufficient for, and a very little, which, as it may serve to perplex you, if we pass it over without notice, we shall say a few words upon, though it has little or nothing to do with the case before you.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Brother--brother--we do not sit here to try the possibility of such a thing as witchcraft--please to consider where you are, and what we are.