Chapter XXXIX

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

From this reading In the little conclave held after the marriage it had been discussed whether anything should be said about it until after the jury was impanelled, when it could be sprung on Leech, and, in the surprise thus occasioned, the jury be forced to give a verdict of acquittal.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading In the little conclave held after the marriage it had been discussed whether anything should be said about it until after the jury was impanelled, when it could be sprung on Leech, and, in the surprise thus occasioned, the jury be forced to give a verdict of acquittal.

a judgment of not guilty

From this reading In the little conclave held after the marriage it had been discussed whether anything should be said about it until after the jury was impanelled, when it could be sprung on Leech, and, in the surprise thus occasioned, the jury be forced to give a verdict of acquittal.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Some were for taking this course, and this was Steve’s wish; but old Mr. Bagby said, No. He had lost one case, he said, by allowing his client to act on a sentiment, and he would not risk another.

later than; following

From this reading In the little conclave held after the marriage it had been discussed whether anything should be said about it until after the jury was impanelled, when it could be sprung on Leech, and, in the surprise thus occasioned, the jury be forced to give a verdict of acquittal.

-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Some were for taking this course, and this was Steve’s wish; but old Mr. Bagby said, No. He had lost one case, he said, by allowing his client to act on a sentiment, and he would not risk another.

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

From this reading THE OLD LAWYER DECLINES TO SURPRISE THE COURT, AND SURPRISES LEECH The next morning the case was called, and the whole village was astir.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Some were for taking this course, and this was Steve’s wish; but old Mr. Bagby said, No. He had lost one case, he said, by allowing his client to act on a sentiment, and he would not risk another.

any thing at all

From this reading In the little conclave held after the marriage it had been discussed whether anything should be said about it until after the jury was impanelled, when it could be sprung on Leech, and, in the surprise thus occasioned, the jury be forced to give a verdict of acquittal.

out of bed

From this reading THE OLD LAWYER DECLINES TO SURPRISE THE COURT, AND SURPRISES LEECH The next morning the case was called, and the whole village was astir.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He looked through his spectacles significantly at Major Welch.

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From this reading Some were for taking this course, and this was Steve’s wish; but old Mr. Bagby said, No. He had lost one case, he said, by allowing his client to act on a sentiment, and he would not risk another.

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

From this reading In the little conclave held after the marriage it had been discussed whether anything should be said about it until after the jury was impanelled, when it could be sprung on Leech, and, in the surprise thus occasioned, the jury be forced to give a verdict of acquittal.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In the little conclave held after the marriage it had been discussed whether anything should be said about it until after the jury was impanelled, when it could be sprung on Leech, and, in the surprise thus occasioned, the jury be forced to give a verdict of acquittal.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Some were for taking this course, and this was Steve’s wish; but old Mr. Bagby said, No. He had lost one case, he said, by allowing his client to act on a sentiment, and he would not risk another.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Some were for taking this course, and this was Steve’s wish; but old Mr. Bagby said, No. He had lost one case, he said, by allowing his client to act on a sentiment, and he would not risk another.

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

From this reading THE OLD LAWYER DECLINES TO SURPRISE THE COURT, AND SURPRISES LEECH The next morning the case was called, and the whole village was astir.

an occurrence of something

From this reading THE OLD LAWYER DECLINES TO SURPRISE THE COURT, AND SURPRISES LEECH The next morning the case was called, and the whole village was astir.

a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer

From this reading Some were for taking this course, and this was Steve’s wish; but old Mr. Bagby said, No. He had lost one case, he said, by allowing his client to act on a sentiment, and he would not risk another.

a confidential or secret meeting

From this reading In the little conclave held after the marriage it had been discussed whether anything should be said about it until after the jury was impanelled, when it could be sprung on Leech, and, in the surprise thus occasioned, the jury be forced to give a verdict of acquittal.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading In the little conclave held after the marriage it had been discussed whether anything should be said about it until after the jury was impanelled, when it could be sprung on Leech, and, in the surprise thus occasioned, the jury be forced to give a verdict of acquittal.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Some were for taking this course, and this was Steve’s wish; but old Mr. Bagby said, No. He had lost one case, he said, by allowing his client to act on a sentiment, and he would not risk another.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading THE OLD LAWYER DECLINES TO SURPRISE THE COURT, AND SURPRISES LEECH The next morning the case was called, and the whole village was astir.

plural of “decline” — change toward something smaller or lower

From this reading THE OLD LAWYER DECLINES TO SURPRISE THE COURT, AND SURPRISES LEECH The next morning the case was called, and the whole village was astir.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading In the little conclave held after the marriage it had been discussed whether anything should be said about it until after the jury was impanelled, when it could be sprung on Leech, and, in the surprise thus occasioned, the jury be forced to give a verdict of acquittal.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Some were for taking this course, and this was Steve’s wish; but old Mr. Bagby said, No. He had lost one case, he said, by allowing his client to act on a sentiment, and he would not risk another.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading In the little conclave held after the marriage it had been discussed whether anything should be said about it until after the jury was impanelled, when it could be sprung on Leech, and, in the surprise thus occasioned, the jury be forced to give a verdict of acquittal.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading In the little conclave held after the marriage it had been discussed whether anything should be said about it until after the jury was impanelled, when it could be sprung on Leech, and, in the surprise thus occasioned, the jury be forced to give a verdict of acquittal.

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

From this reading In the little conclave held after the marriage it had been discussed whether anything should be said about it until after the jury was impanelled, when it could be sprung on Leech, and, in the surprise thus occasioned, the jury be forced to give a verdict of acquittal.

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

From this reading Some were for taking this course, and this was Steve’s wish; but old Mr. Bagby said, No. He had lost one case, he said, by allowing his client to act on a sentiment, and he would not risk another.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading In the little conclave held after the marriage it had been discussed whether anything should be said about it until after the jury was impanelled, when it could be sprung on Leech, and, in the surprise thus occasioned, the jury be forced to give a verdict of acquittal.

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

From this reading Some were for taking this course, and this was Steve’s wish; but old Mr. Bagby said, No. He had lost one case, he said, by allowing his client to act on a sentiment, and he would not risk another.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In the little conclave held after the marriage it had been discussed whether anything should be said about it until after the jury was impanelled, when it could be sprung on Leech, and, in the surprise thus occasioned, the jury be forced to give a verdict of acquittal.

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

From this reading In the little conclave held after the marriage it had been discussed whether anything should be said about it until after the jury was impanelled, when it could be sprung on Leech, and, in the surprise thus occasioned, the jury be forced to give a verdict of acquittal.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the little conclave held after the marriage it had been discussed whether anything should be said about it until after the jury was impanelled, when it could be sprung on Leech, and, in the surprise thus occasioned, the jury be forced to give a verdict of acquittal.

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

From this reading In the little conclave held after the marriage it had been discussed whether anything should be said about it until after the jury was impanelled, when it could be sprung on Leech, and, in the surprise thus occasioned, the jury be forced to give a verdict of acquittal.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading Sentiment was sentiment, but law was law.

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

From this reading THE OLD LAWYER DECLINES TO SURPRISE THE COURT, AND SURPRISES LEECH The next morning the case was called, and the whole village was astir.

carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end

From this reading THE OLD LAWYER DECLINES TO SURPRISE THE COURT, AND SURPRISES LEECH The next morning the case was called, and the whole village was astir.

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

From this reading In the little conclave held after the marriage it had been discussed whether anything should be said about it until after the jury was impanelled, when it could be sprung on Leech, and, in the surprise thus occasioned, the jury be forced to give a verdict of acquittal.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He looked through his spectacles significantly at Major Welch.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Some were for taking this course, and this was Steve’s wish; but old Mr. Bagby said, No. He had lost one case, he said, by allowing his client to act on a sentiment, and he would not risk another.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading He looked through his spectacles significantly at Major Welch.

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

From this reading In the little conclave held after the marriage it had been discussed whether anything should be said about it until after the jury was impanelled, when it could be sprung on Leech, and, in the surprise thus occasioned, the jury be forced to give a verdict of acquittal.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE OLD LAWYER DECLINES TO SURPRISE THE COURT, AND SURPRISES LEECH The next morning the case was called, and the whole village was astir.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Some were for taking this course, and this was Steve’s wish; but old Mr. Bagby said, No. He had lost one case, he said, by allowing his client to act on a sentiment, and he would not risk another.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE OLD LAWYER DECLINES TO SURPRISE THE COURT, AND SURPRISES LEECH The next morning the case was called, and the whole village was astir.

not any; not one

From this reading Some were for taking this course, and this was Steve’s wish; but old Mr. Bagby said, No. He had lost one case, he said, by allowing his client to act on a sentiment, and he would not risk another.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Some were for taking this course, and this was Steve’s wish; but old Mr. Bagby said, No. He had lost one case, he said, by allowing his client to act on a sentiment, and he would not risk another.

past form of “occasion” — give occasion to

From this reading In the little conclave held after the marriage it had been discussed whether anything should be said about it until after the jury was impanelled, when it could be sprung on Leech, and, in the surprise thus occasioned, the jury be forced to give a verdict of acquittal.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the little conclave held after the marriage it had been discussed whether anything should be said about it until after the jury was impanelled, when it could be sprung on Leech, and, in the surprise thus occasioned, the jury be forced to give a verdict of acquittal.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE OLD LAWYER DECLINES TO SURPRISE THE COURT, AND SURPRISES LEECH The next morning the case was called, and the whole village was astir.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the little conclave held after the marriage it had been discussed whether anything should be said about it until after the jury was impanelled, when it could be sprung on Leech, and, in the surprise thus occasioned, the jury be forced to give a verdict of acquittal.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Some were for taking this course, and this was Steve’s wish; but old Mr. Bagby said, No. He had lost one case, he said, by allowing his client to act on a sentiment, and he would not risk another.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Some were for taking this course, and this was Steve’s wish; but old Mr. Bagby said, No. He had lost one case, he said, by allowing his client to act on a sentiment, and he would not risk another.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading In the little conclave held after the marriage it had been discussed whether anything should be said about it until after the jury was impanelled, when it could be sprung on Leech, and, in the surprise thus occasioned, the jury be forced to give a verdict of acquittal.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading Some were for taking this course, and this was Steve’s wish; but old Mr. Bagby said, No. He had lost one case, he said, by allowing his client to act on a sentiment, and he would not risk another.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading In the little conclave held after the marriage it had been discussed whether anything should be said about it until after the jury was impanelled, when it could be sprung on Leech, and, in the surprise thus occasioned, the jury be forced to give a verdict of acquittal.

in a statistically significant way

From this reading He looked through his spectacles significantly at Major Welch.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some were for taking this course, and this was Steve’s wish; but old Mr. Bagby said, No. He had lost one case, he said, by allowing his client to act on a sentiment, and he would not risk another.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading He looked through his spectacles significantly at Major Welch.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading In the little conclave held after the marriage it had been discussed whether anything should be said about it until after the jury was impanelled, when it could be sprung on Leech, and, in the surprise thus occasioned, the jury be forced to give a verdict of acquittal.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Some were for taking this course, and this was Steve’s wish; but old Mr. Bagby said, No. He had lost one case, he said, by allowing his client to act on a sentiment, and he would not risk another.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading THE OLD LAWYER DECLINES TO SURPRISE THE COURT, AND SURPRISES LEECH The next morning the case was called, and the whole village was astir.

plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading THE OLD LAWYER DECLINES TO SURPRISE THE COURT, AND SURPRISES LEECH The next morning the case was called, and the whole village was astir.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Some were for taking this course, and this was Steve’s wish; but old Mr. Bagby said, No. He had lost one case, he said, by allowing his client to act on a sentiment, and he would not risk another.

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

From this reading THE OLD LAWYER DECLINES TO SURPRISE THE COURT, AND SURPRISES LEECH The next morning the case was called, and the whole village was astir.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Some were for taking this course, and this was Steve’s wish; but old Mr. Bagby said, No. He had lost one case, he said, by allowing his client to act on a sentiment, and he would not risk another.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He looked through his spectacles significantly at Major Welch.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading In the little conclave held after the marriage it had been discussed whether anything should be said about it until after the jury was impanelled, when it could be sprung on Leech, and, in the surprise thus occasioned, the jury be forced to give a verdict of acquittal.

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

From this reading THE OLD LAWYER DECLINES TO SURPRISE THE COURT, AND SURPRISES LEECH The next morning the case was called, and the whole village was astir.

up to a particular time

From this reading In the little conclave held after the marriage it had been discussed whether anything should be said about it until after the jury was impanelled, when it could be sprung on Leech, and, in the surprise thus occasioned, the jury be forced to give a verdict of acquittal.

(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment

From this reading In the little conclave held after the marriage it had been discussed whether anything should be said about it until after the jury was impanelled, when it could be sprung on Leech, and, in the surprise thus occasioned, the jury be forced to give a verdict of acquittal.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading THE OLD LAWYER DECLINES TO SURPRISE THE COURT, AND SURPRISES LEECH The next morning the case was called, and the whole village was astir.

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

From this reading THE OLD LAWYER DECLINES TO SURPRISE THE COURT, AND SURPRISES LEECH The next morning the case was called, and the whole village was astir.

cheat by avoiding payment of a gambling debt

From this reading He looked through his spectacles significantly at Major Welch.

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

From this reading Some were for taking this course, and this was Steve’s wish; but old Mr. Bagby said, No. He had lost one case, he said, by allowing his client to act on a sentiment, and he would not risk another.

at the time that

From this reading In the little conclave held after the marriage it had been discussed whether anything should be said about it until after the jury was impanelled, when it could be sprung on Leech, and, in the surprise thus occasioned, the jury be forced to give a verdict of acquittal.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading In the little conclave held after the marriage it had been discussed whether anything should be said about it until after the jury was impanelled, when it could be sprung on Leech, and, in the surprise thus occasioned, the jury be forced to give a verdict of acquittal.

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

From this reading THE OLD LAWYER DECLINES TO SURPRISE THE COURT, AND SURPRISES LEECH The next morning the case was called, and the whole village was astir.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Some were for taking this course, and this was Steve’s wish; but old Mr. Bagby said, No. He had lost one case, he said, by allowing his client to act on a sentiment, and he would not risk another.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Some were for taking this course, and this was Steve’s wish; but old Mr. Bagby said, No. He had lost one case, he said, by allowing his client to act on a sentiment, and he would not risk another.