Chapter XVII

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

From this reading Then the bailiff smote his desk a resounding blow and there was silence in the presence of the law.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading It was a new thing to her, this power called the law and that accuser of all offenders, The People; and before she had finished she learned the great truth that no one is above the law.

someone who imputes guilt or blame

From this reading It was a new thing to her, this power called the law and that accuser of all offenders, The People; and before she had finished she learned the great truth that no one is above the law.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading But though it was proved beyond the peradventure of a doubt that the Widow had attempted violence it was tacitly understood that, being a woman, there would be no actual commitment.

anew

From this reading PEACE--AND THE PRICE In the justice court at Vegas the Widow Huff met her match in the person of the magistrate, who warned her peremptorily that if she interrupted again he would commit her for contempt of court.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It was a new thing to her, this power called the law and that accuser of all offenders, The People; and before she had finished she learned the great truth that no one is above the law.

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

From this reading PEACE--AND THE PRICE In the justice court at Vegas the Widow Huff met her match in the person of the magistrate, who warned her peremptorily that if she interrupted again he would commit her for contempt of court.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading PEACE--AND THE PRICE In the justice court at Vegas the Widow Huff met her match in the person of the magistrate, who warned her peremptorily that if she interrupted again he would commit her for contempt of court.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading But though it was proved beyond the peradventure of a doubt that the Widow had attempted violence it was tacitly understood that, being a woman, there would be no actual commitment.

an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc.

From this reading Then the bailiff smote his desk a resounding blow and there was silence in the presence of the law.

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

From this reading But though it was proved beyond the peradventure of a doubt that the Widow had attempted violence it was tacitly understood that, being a woman, there would be no actual commitment.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was a new thing to her, this power called the law and that accuser of all offenders, The People; and before she had finished she learned the great truth that no one is above the law.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading But though it was proved beyond the peradventure of a doubt that the Widow had attempted violence it was tacitly understood that, being a woman, there would be no actual commitment.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading But though it was proved beyond the peradventure of a doubt that the Widow had attempted violence it was tacitly understood that, being a woman, there would be no actual commitment.

exhale hard

From this reading Then the bailiff smote his desk a resounding blow and there was silence in the presence of the law.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It governs us all and, but for the mercy of the courts, would land most of our hot-heads in jail.

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

From this reading It was a new thing to her, this power called the law and that accuser of all offenders, The People; and before she had finished she learned the great truth that no one is above the law.

perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

From this reading PEACE--AND THE PRICE In the justice court at Vegas the Widow Huff met her match in the person of the magistrate, who warned her peremptorily that if she interrupted again he would commit her for contempt of court.

the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose

From this reading But though it was proved beyond the peradventure of a doubt that the Widow had attempted violence it was tacitly understood that, being a woman, there would be no actual commitment.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading PEACE--AND THE PRICE In the justice court at Vegas the Widow Huff met her match in the person of the magistrate, who warned her peremptorily that if she interrupted again he would commit her for contempt of court.

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

From this reading PEACE--AND THE PRICE In the justice court at Vegas the Widow Huff met her match in the person of the magistrate, who warned her peremptorily that if she interrupted again he would commit her for contempt of court.

plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading It governs us all and, but for the mercy of the courts, would land most of our hot-heads in jail.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading Then the bailiff smote his desk a resounding blow and there was silence in the presence of the law.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading But though it was proved beyond the peradventure of a doubt that the Widow had attempted violence it was tacitly understood that, being a woman, there would be no actual commitment.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading It was a new thing to her, this power called the law and that accuser of all offenders, The People; and before she had finished she learned the great truth that no one is above the law.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading PEACE--AND THE PRICE In the justice court at Vegas the Widow Huff met her match in the person of the magistrate, who warned her peremptorily that if she interrupted again he would commit her for contempt of court.

third-person singular of “govern” — bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations

From this reading It governs us all and, but for the mercy of the courts, would land most of our hot-heads in jail.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It was a new thing to her, this power called the law and that accuser of all offenders, The People; and before she had finished she learned the great truth that no one is above the law.

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

From this reading It was a new thing to her, this power called the law and that accuser of all offenders, The People; and before she had finished she learned the great truth that no one is above the law.

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

From this reading PEACE--AND THE PRICE In the justice court at Vegas the Widow Huff met her match in the person of the magistrate, who warned her peremptorily that if she interrupted again he would commit her for contempt of court.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading PEACE--AND THE PRICE In the justice court at Vegas the Widow Huff met her match in the person of the magistrate, who warned her peremptorily that if she interrupted again he would commit her for contempt of court.

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

From this reading Then the bailiff smote his desk a resounding blow and there was silence in the presence of the law.

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From this reading It governs us all and, but for the mercy of the courts, would land most of our hot-heads in jail.

inhale recreational drugs

From this reading PEACE--AND THE PRICE In the justice court at Vegas the Widow Huff met her match in the person of the magistrate, who warned her peremptorily that if she interrupted again he would commit her for contempt of court.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading PEACE--AND THE PRICE In the justice court at Vegas the Widow Huff met her match in the person of the magistrate, who warned her peremptorily that if she interrupted again he would commit her for contempt of court.

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

From this reading PEACE--AND THE PRICE In the justice court at Vegas the Widow Huff met her match in the person of the magistrate, who warned her peremptorily that if she interrupted again he would commit her for contempt of court.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading PEACE--AND THE PRICE In the justice court at Vegas the Widow Huff met her match in the person of the magistrate, who warned her peremptorily that if she interrupted again he would commit her for contempt of court.

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

From this reading It was a new thing to her, this power called the law and that accuser of all offenders, The People; and before she had finished she learned the great truth that no one is above the law.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a new thing to her, this power called the law and that accuser of all offenders, The People; and before she had finished she learned the great truth that no one is above the law.

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

From this reading It governs us all and, but for the mercy of the courts, would land most of our hot-heads in jail.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading PEACE--AND THE PRICE In the justice court at Vegas the Widow Huff met her match in the person of the magistrate, who warned her peremptorily that if she interrupted again he would commit her for contempt of court.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading It governs us all and, but for the mercy of the courts, would land most of our hot-heads in jail.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading Then the bailiff smote his desk a resounding blow and there was silence in the presence of the law.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading It was a new thing to her, this power called the law and that accuser of all offenders, The People; and before she had finished she learned the great truth that no one is above the law.

a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)

From this reading PEACE--AND THE PRICE In the justice court at Vegas the Widow Huff met her match in the person of the magistrate, who warned her peremptorily that if she interrupted again he would commit her for contempt of court.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading PEACE--AND THE PRICE In the justice court at Vegas the Widow Huff met her match in the person of the magistrate, who warned her peremptorily that if she interrupted again he would commit her for contempt of court.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading It governs us all and, but for the mercy of the courts, would land most of our hot-heads in jail.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading PEACE--AND THE PRICE In the justice court at Vegas the Widow Huff met her match in the person of the magistrate, who warned her peremptorily that if she interrupted again he would commit her for contempt of court.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It governs us all and, but for the mercy of the courts, would land most of our hot-heads in jail.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading It was a new thing to her, this power called the law and that accuser of all offenders, The People; and before she had finished she learned the great truth that no one is above the law.

not any; not one

From this reading It was a new thing to her, this power called the law and that accuser of all offenders, The People; and before she had finished she learned the great truth that no one is above the law.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PEACE--AND THE PRICE In the justice court at Vegas the Widow Huff met her match in the person of the magistrate, who warned her peremptorily that if she interrupted again he would commit her for contempt of court.

plural of “offender” — a person who transgresses moral or civil law

From this reading It was a new thing to her, this power called the law and that accuser of all offenders, The People; and before she had finished she learned the great truth that no one is above the law.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was a new thing to her, this power called the law and that accuser of all offenders, The People; and before she had finished she learned the great truth that no one is above the law.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It governs us all and, but for the mercy of the courts, would land most of our hot-heads in jail.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading PEACE--AND THE PRICE In the justice court at Vegas the Widow Huff met her match in the person of the magistrate, who warned her peremptorily that if she interrupted again he would commit her for contempt of court.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading It was a new thing to her, this power called the law and that accuser of all offenders, The People; and before she had finished she learned the great truth that no one is above the law.

doubt or uncertainty as to whether something is the case

From this reading But though it was proved beyond the peradventure of a doubt that the Widow had attempted violence it was tacitly understood that, being a woman, there would be no actual commitment.

in an imperative and commanding manner

From this reading PEACE--AND THE PRICE In the justice court at Vegas the Widow Huff met her match in the person of the magistrate, who warned her peremptorily that if she interrupted again he would commit her for contempt of court.

a human being

From this reading PEACE--AND THE PRICE In the justice court at Vegas the Widow Huff met her match in the person of the magistrate, who warned her peremptorily that if she interrupted again he would commit her for contempt of court.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading It was a new thing to her, this power called the law and that accuser of all offenders, The People; and before she had finished she learned the great truth that no one is above the law.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Then the bailiff smote his desk a resounding blow and there was silence in the presence of the law.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading PEACE--AND THE PRICE In the justice court at Vegas the Widow Huff met her match in the person of the magistrate, who warned her peremptorily that if she interrupted again he would commit her for contempt of court.

established beyond doubt

From this reading But though it was proved beyond the peradventure of a doubt that the Widow had attempted violence it was tacitly understood that, being a woman, there would be no actual commitment.

characterized by resonance

From this reading Then the bailiff smote his desk a resounding blow and there was silence in the presence of the law.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading PEACE--AND THE PRICE In the justice court at Vegas the Widow Huff met her match in the person of the magistrate, who warned her peremptorily that if she interrupted again he would commit her for contempt of court.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Then the bailiff smote his desk a resounding blow and there was silence in the presence of the law.

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

From this reading Then the bailiff smote his desk a resounding blow and there was silence in the presence of the law.

in a tacit manner; by unexpressed agreement

From this reading But though it was proved beyond the peradventure of a doubt that the Widow had attempted violence it was tacitly understood that, being a woman, there would be no actual commitment.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PEACE--AND THE PRICE In the justice court at Vegas the Widow Huff met her match in the person of the magistrate, who warned her peremptorily that if she interrupted again he would commit her for contempt of court.

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

From this reading PEACE--AND THE PRICE In the justice court at Vegas the Widow Huff met her match in the person of the magistrate, who warned her peremptorily that if she interrupted again he would commit her for contempt of court.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then the bailiff smote his desk a resounding blow and there was silence in the presence of the law.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Then the bailiff smote his desk a resounding blow and there was silence in the presence of the law.

a special situation

From this reading It was a new thing to her, this power called the law and that accuser of all offenders, The People; and before she had finished she learned the great truth that no one is above the law.

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

From this reading It was a new thing to her, this power called the law and that accuser of all offenders, The People; and before she had finished she learned the great truth that no one is above the law.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But though it was proved beyond the peradventure of a doubt that the Widow had attempted violence it was tacitly understood that, being a woman, there would be no actual commitment.

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

From this reading It was a new thing to her, this power called the law and that accuser of all offenders, The People; and before she had finished she learned the great truth that no one is above the law.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading It was a new thing to her, this power called the law and that accuser of all offenders, The People; and before she had finished she learned the great truth that no one is above the law.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading But though it was proved beyond the peradventure of a doubt that the Widow had attempted violence it was tacitly understood that, being a woman, there would be no actual commitment.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It governs us all and, but for the mercy of the courts, would land most of our hot-heads in jail.

plural of “vega” — prolific Spanish playwright (1562-1635)

From this reading PEACE--AND THE PRICE In the justice court at Vegas the Widow Huff met her match in the person of the magistrate, who warned her peremptorily that if she interrupted again he would commit her for contempt of court.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading But though it was proved beyond the peradventure of a doubt that the Widow had attempted violence it was tacitly understood that, being a woman, there would be no actual commitment.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading PEACE--AND THE PRICE In the justice court at Vegas the Widow Huff met her match in the person of the magistrate, who warned her peremptorily that if she interrupted again he would commit her for contempt of court.

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

From this reading Then the bailiff smote his desk a resounding blow and there was silence in the presence of the law.

which person or people

From this reading PEACE--AND THE PRICE In the justice court at Vegas the Widow Huff met her match in the person of the magistrate, who warned her peremptorily that if she interrupted again he would commit her for contempt of court.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading PEACE--AND THE PRICE In the justice court at Vegas the Widow Huff met her match in the person of the magistrate, who warned her peremptorily that if she interrupted again he would commit her for contempt of court.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading But though it was proved beyond the peradventure of a doubt that the Widow had attempted violence it was tacitly understood that, being a woman, there would be no actual commitment.

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

From this reading PEACE--AND THE PRICE In the justice court at Vegas the Widow Huff met her match in the person of the magistrate, who warned her peremptorily that if she interrupted again he would commit her for contempt of court.