used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The jury consulted about ten minutes, and then returned a verdict--Guilty of Forgery.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The jury consulted about ten minutes, and then returned a verdict--Guilty of Forgery.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading When the verdict of the jury was given, he manifested no relaxation of his accustomed demeanour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The jury consulted about ten minutes, and then returned a verdict--Guilty of Forgery.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading The prisoner's behaviour was proper and dignified; and he supported his situation from first to last with unshaken fortitude.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading The jury consulted about ten minutes, and then returned a verdict--Guilty of Forgery.
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading He employed himself, during the greatest part of his trial, in writing notes on the evidence given, and in conversing with his counsel.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading He employed himself, during the greatest part of his trial, in writing notes on the evidence given, and in conversing with his counsel.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading During the whole of the trial the court was excessively crowded.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading During the whole of the trial the court was excessively crowded.
demeanournounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading When the verdict of the jury was given, he manifested no relaxation of his accustomed demeanour.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading The prisoner's behaviour was proper and dignified; and he supported his situation from first to last with unshaken fortitude.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the whole of the trial the court was excessively crowded.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading He employed himself, during the greatest part of his trial, in writing notes on the evidence given, and in conversing with his counsel.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading He employed himself, during the greatest part of his trial, in writing notes on the evidence given, and in conversing with his counsel.
excessivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈsesɪvli/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading During the whole of the trial the court was excessively crowded.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The prisoner's behaviour was proper and dignified; and he supported his situation from first to last with unshaken fortitude.
ForgerynounUS /ˈfɔːrdʒəri/
a copy that is represented as the original
From this reading The jury consulted about ten minutes, and then returned a verdict--Guilty of Forgery.
fortitudenounUS /ˈfɔːrtɪtuːd/
strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
From this reading The prisoner's behaviour was proper and dignified; and he supported his situation from first to last with unshaken fortitude.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The prisoner's behaviour was proper and dignified; and he supported his situation from first to last with unshaken fortitude.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He employed himself, during the greatest part of his trial, in writing notes on the evidence given, and in conversing with his counsel.
highest in quality
From this reading He employed himself, during the greatest part of his trial, in writing notes on the evidence given, and in conversing with his counsel.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading The jury consulted about ten minutes, and then returned a verdict--Guilty of Forgery.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The prisoner's behaviour was proper and dignified; and he supported his situation from first to last with unshaken fortitude.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He employed himself, during the greatest part of his trial, in writing notes on the evidence given, and in conversing with his counsel.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The prisoner's behaviour was proper and dignified; and he supported his situation from first to last with unshaken fortitude.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He employed himself, during the greatest part of his trial, in writing notes on the evidence given, and in conversing with his counsel.
jurynounUS /ˈdʒʊri/
a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
From this reading The jury consulted about ten minutes, and then returned a verdict--Guilty of Forgery.
immediately past
From this reading The prisoner's behaviour was proper and dignified; and he supported his situation from first to last with unshaken fortitude.
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading When the verdict of the jury was given, he manifested no relaxation of his accustomed demeanour.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The jury consulted about ten minutes, and then returned a verdict--Guilty of Forgery.
not any; not one
From this reading When the verdict of the jury was given, he manifested no relaxation of his accustomed demeanour.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading He employed himself, during the greatest part of his trial, in writing notes on the evidence given, and in conversing with his counsel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The jury consulted about ten minutes, and then returned a verdict--Guilty of Forgery.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He employed himself, during the greatest part of his trial, in writing notes on the evidence given, and in conversing with his counsel.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He employed himself, during the greatest part of his trial, in writing notes on the evidence given, and in conversing with his counsel.
prisoner'snounUS /ˈprɪzənərz/
possessive form of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The prisoner's behaviour was proper and dignified; and he supported his situation from first to last with unshaken fortitude.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading The prisoner's behaviour was proper and dignified; and he supported his situation from first to last with unshaken fortitude.
relaxationnounUS /ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/
(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers
From this reading When the verdict of the jury was given, he manifested no relaxation of his accustomed demeanour.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The jury consulted about ten minutes, and then returned a verdict--Guilty of Forgery.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The prisoner's behaviour was proper and dignified; and he supported his situation from first to last with unshaken fortitude.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading The prisoner's behaviour was proper and dignified; and he supported his situation from first to last with unshaken fortitude.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The jury consulted about ten minutes, and then returned a verdict--Guilty of Forgery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The jury consulted about ten minutes, and then returned a verdict--Guilty of Forgery.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The jury consulted about ten minutes, and then returned a verdict--Guilty of Forgery.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The prisoner's behaviour was proper and dignified; and he supported his situation from first to last with unshaken fortitude.
the act of testing something
From this reading During the whole of the trial the court was excessively crowded.
unshakenadjectiveUS /ənˈʃeɪkən/
unshaken in purpose
From this reading The prisoner's behaviour was proper and dignified; and he supported his situation from first to last with unshaken fortitude.
verdictnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(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 The jury consulted about ten minutes, and then returned a verdict--Guilty of Forgery.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the whole of the trial the court was excessively crowded.
at the time that
From this reading When the verdict of the jury was given, he manifested no relaxation of his accustomed demeanour.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading During the whole of the trial the court was excessively crowded.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The prisoner's behaviour was proper and dignified; and he supported his situation from first to last with unshaken fortitude.
the act of creating written works
From this reading He employed himself, during the greatest part of his trial, in writing notes on the evidence given, and in conversing with his counsel.
