Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

pronounce not guilty of criminal charges

From this reading THE whole court trembled with excitement: it was deep, still silence; and the judge said, "Prisoner at the bar, there is now no evidence against you: gentlemen of the jury, of course you will acquit him."

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From this reading "Roger Acton," said the judge, "to God alone you owe this marvellous, almost miraculous, interposition: you have had many wrongs innocently to endure, and I trust that the right feelings of society will requite you for them in this world, as, if you serve Him, God will in the next.

active support of an idea or cause etc.; especially the act of pleading or arguing for something

From this reading SHARP'S ADVOCACY.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading THE whole court trembled with excitement: it was deep, still silence; and the judge said, "Prisoner at the bar, there is now no evidence against you: gentlemen of the jury, of course you will acquit him."

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading The foreman: "All agreed, my lord, not guilty."

(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 The foreman: "All agreed, my lord, not guilty."

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading "Roger Acton," said the judge, "to God alone you owe this marvellous, almost miraculous, interposition: you have had many wrongs innocently to endure, and I trust that the right feelings of society will requite you for them in this world, as, if you serve Him, God will in the next.

Having no one else present.

From this reading "Roger Acton," said the judge, "to God alone you owe this marvellous, almost miraculous, interposition: you have had many wrongs innocently to endure, and I trust that the right feelings of society will requite you for them in this world, as, if you serve Him, God will in the next.

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

From this reading THE whole court trembled with excitement: it was deep, still silence; and the judge said, "Prisoner at the bar, there is now no evidence against you: gentlemen of the jury, of course you will acquit him."

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

From this reading "Roger Acton," said the judge, "to God alone you owe this marvellous, almost miraculous, interposition: you have had many wrongs innocently to endure, and I trust that the right feelings of society will requite you for them in this world, as, if you serve Him, God will in the next.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE whole court trembled with excitement: it was deep, still silence; and the judge said, "Prisoner at the bar, there is now no evidence against you: gentlemen of the jury, of course you will acquit him."

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

From this reading THE whole court trembled with excitement: it was deep, still silence; and the judge said, "Prisoner at the bar, there is now no evidence against you: gentlemen of the jury, of course you will acquit him."

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading THE whole court trembled with excitement: it was deep, still silence; and the judge said, "Prisoner at the bar, there is now no evidence against you: gentlemen of the jury, of course you will acquit him."

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

From this reading THE whole court trembled with excitement: it was deep, still silence; and the judge said, "Prisoner at the bar, there is now no evidence against you: gentlemen of the jury, of course you will acquit him."

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading THE whole court trembled with excitement: it was deep, still silence; and the judge said, "Prisoner at the bar, there is now no evidence against you: gentlemen of the jury, of course you will acquit him."

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading "Roger Acton," said the judge, "to God alone you owe this marvellous, almost miraculous, interposition: you have had many wrongs innocently to endure, and I trust that the right feelings of society will requite you for them in this world, as, if you serve Him, God will in the next.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading THE whole court trembled with excitement: it was deep, still silence; and the judge said, "Prisoner at the bar, there is now no evidence against you: gentlemen of the jury, of course you will acquit him."

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading THE whole court trembled with excitement: it was deep, still silence; and the judge said, "Prisoner at the bar, there is now no evidence against you: gentlemen of the jury, of course you will acquit him."

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading "Roger Acton," said the judge, "to God alone you owe this marvellous, almost miraculous, interposition: you have had many wrongs innocently to endure, and I trust that the right feelings of society will requite you for them in this world, as, if you serve Him, God will in the next.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Roger Acton," said the judge, "to God alone you owe this marvellous, almost miraculous, interposition: you have had many wrongs innocently to endure, and I trust that the right feelings of society will requite you for them in this world, as, if you serve Him, God will in the next.

a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading The foreman: "All agreed, my lord, not guilty."

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading THE whole court trembled with excitement: it was deep, still silence; and the judge said, "Prisoner at the bar, there is now no evidence against you: gentlemen of the jury, of course you will acquit him."

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 "Roger Acton," said the judge, "to God alone you owe this marvellous, almost miraculous, interposition: you have had many wrongs innocently to endure, and I trust that the right feelings of society will requite you for them in this world, as, if you serve Him, God will in the next.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading The foreman: "All agreed, my lord, not guilty."

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

From this reading "Roger Acton," said the judge, "to God alone you owe this marvellous, almost miraculous, interposition: you have had many wrongs innocently to endure, and I trust that the right feelings of society will requite you for them in this world, as, if you serve Him, God will in the next.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Roger Acton," said the judge, "to God alone you owe this marvellous, almost miraculous, interposition: you have had many wrongs innocently to endure, and I trust that the right feelings of society will requite you for them in this world, as, if you serve Him, God will in the next.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE whole court trembled with excitement: it was deep, still silence; and the judge said, "Prisoner at the bar, there is now no evidence against you: gentlemen of the jury, of course you will acquit him."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Roger Acton," said the judge, "to God alone you owe this marvellous, almost miraculous, interposition: you have had many wrongs innocently to endure, and I trust that the right feelings of society will requite you for them in this world, as, if you serve Him, God will in the next.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Roger Acton," said the judge, "to God alone you owe this marvellous, almost miraculous, interposition: you have had many wrongs innocently to endure, and I trust that the right feelings of society will requite you for them in this world, as, if you serve Him, God will in the next.

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

From this reading "Roger Acton," said the judge, "to God alone you owe this marvellous, almost miraculous, interposition: you have had many wrongs innocently to endure, and I trust that the right feelings of society will requite you for them in this world, as, if you serve Him, God will in the next.

in a not unlawful manner

From this reading "Roger Acton," said the judge, "to God alone you owe this marvellous, almost miraculous, interposition: you have had many wrongs innocently to endure, and I trust that the right feelings of society will requite you for them in this world, as, if you serve Him, God will in the next.

the action of interjecting or interposing an action or remark that interrupts

From this reading "Roger Acton," said the judge, "to God alone you owe this marvellous, almost miraculous, interposition: you have had many wrongs innocently to endure, and I trust that the right feelings of society will requite you for them in this world, as, if you serve Him, God will in the next.

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

From this reading THE whole court trembled with excitement: it was deep, still silence; and the judge said, "Prisoner at the bar, there is now no evidence against you: gentlemen of the jury, of course you will acquit him."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE whole court trembled with excitement: it was deep, still silence; and the judge said, "Prisoner at the bar, there is now no evidence against you: gentlemen of the jury, of course you will acquit him."

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading THE whole court trembled with excitement: it was deep, still silence; and the judge said, "Prisoner at the bar, there is now no evidence against you: gentlemen of the jury, of course you will acquit him."

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

From this reading THE whole court trembled with excitement: it was deep, still silence; and the judge said, "Prisoner at the bar, there is now no evidence against you: gentlemen of the jury, of course you will acquit him."

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading The foreman: "All agreed, my lord, not guilty."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading "Roger Acton," said the judge, "to God alone you owe this marvellous, almost miraculous, interposition: you have had many wrongs innocently to endure, and I trust that the right feelings of society will requite you for them in this world, as, if you serve Him, God will in the next.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading "Roger Acton," said the judge, "to God alone you owe this marvellous, almost miraculous, interposition: you have had many wrongs innocently to endure, and I trust that the right feelings of society will requite you for them in this world, as, if you serve Him, God will in the next.

being or having the character of a miracle

From this reading "Roger Acton," said the judge, "to God alone you owe this marvellous, almost miraculous, interposition: you have had many wrongs innocently to endure, and I trust that the right feelings of society will requite you for them in this world, as, if you serve Him, God will in the next.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The foreman: "All agreed, my lord, not guilty."

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "Roger Acton," said the judge, "to God alone you owe this marvellous, almost miraculous, interposition: you have had many wrongs innocently to endure, and I trust that the right feelings of society will requite you for them in this world, as, if you serve Him, God will in the next.

not any; not one

From this reading THE whole court trembled with excitement: it was deep, still silence; and the judge said, "Prisoner at the bar, there is now no evidence against you: gentlemen of the jury, of course you will acquit him."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The foreman: "All agreed, my lord, not guilty."

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading THE whole court trembled with excitement: it was deep, still silence; and the judge said, "Prisoner at the bar, there is now no evidence against you: gentlemen of the jury, of course you will acquit him."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE whole court trembled with excitement: it was deep, still silence; and the judge said, "Prisoner at the bar, there is now no evidence against you: gentlemen of the jury, of course you will acquit him."

be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading "Roger Acton," said the judge, "to God alone you owe this marvellous, almost miraculous, interposition: you have had many wrongs innocently to endure, and I trust that the right feelings of society will requite you for them in this world, as, if you serve Him, God will in the next.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading THE whole court trembled with excitement: it was deep, still silence; and the judge said, "Prisoner at the bar, there is now no evidence against you: gentlemen of the jury, of course you will acquit him."

make repayment for or return something

From this reading "Roger Acton," said the judge, "to God alone you owe this marvellous, almost miraculous, interposition: you have had many wrongs innocently to endure, and I trust that the right feelings of society will requite you for them in this world, as, if you serve Him, God will in the next.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "Roger Acton," said the judge, "to God alone you owe this marvellous, almost miraculous, interposition: you have had many wrongs innocently to endure, and I trust that the right feelings of society will requite you for them in this world, as, if you serve Him, God will in the next.

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

From this reading "Roger Acton," said the judge, "to God alone you owe this marvellous, almost miraculous, interposition: you have had many wrongs innocently to endure, and I trust that the right feelings of society will requite you for them in this world, as, if you serve Him, God will in the next.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE whole court trembled with excitement: it was deep, still silence; and the judge said, "Prisoner at the bar, there is now no evidence against you: gentlemen of the jury, of course you will acquit him."

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading "Roger Acton," said the judge, "to God alone you owe this marvellous, almost miraculous, interposition: you have had many wrongs innocently to endure, and I trust that the right feelings of society will requite you for them in this world, as, if you serve Him, God will in the next.

possessive form of “sharp” — a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named

From this reading SHARP'S ADVOCACY.

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

From this reading THE whole court trembled with excitement: it was deep, still silence; and the judge said, "Prisoner at the bar, there is now no evidence against you: gentlemen of the jury, of course you will acquit him."

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading "Roger Acton," said the judge, "to God alone you owe this marvellous, almost miraculous, interposition: you have had many wrongs innocently to endure, and I trust that the right feelings of society will requite you for them in this world, as, if you serve Him, God will in the next.

not in physical motion

From this reading THE whole court trembled with excitement: it was deep, still silence; and the judge said, "Prisoner at the bar, there is now no evidence against you: gentlemen of the jury, of course you will acquit him."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Roger Acton," said the judge, "to God alone you owe this marvellous, almost miraculous, interposition: you have had many wrongs innocently to endure, and I trust that the right feelings of society will requite you for them in this world, as, if you serve Him, God will in the next.

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

From this reading THE whole court trembled with excitement: it was deep, still silence; and the judge said, "Prisoner at the bar, there is now no evidence against you: gentlemen of the jury, of course you will acquit him."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Roger Acton," said the judge, "to God alone you owe this marvellous, almost miraculous, interposition: you have had many wrongs innocently to endure, and I trust that the right feelings of society will requite you for them in this world, as, if you serve Him, God will in the next.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE whole court trembled with excitement: it was deep, still silence; and the judge said, "Prisoner at the bar, there is now no evidence against you: gentlemen of the jury, of course you will acquit him."

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

From this reading "Roger Acton," said the judge, "to God alone you owe this marvellous, almost miraculous, interposition: you have had many wrongs innocently to endure, and I trust that the right feelings of society will requite you for them in this world, as, if you serve Him, God will in the next.

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

From this reading "Roger Acton," said the judge, "to God alone you owe this marvellous, almost miraculous, interposition: you have had many wrongs innocently to endure, and I trust that the right feelings of society will requite you for them in this world, as, if you serve Him, God will in the next.

past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways

From this reading THE whole court trembled with excitement: it was deep, still silence; and the judge said, "Prisoner at the bar, there is now no evidence against you: gentlemen of the jury, of course you will acquit him."

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading "Roger Acton," said the judge, "to God alone you owe this marvellous, almost miraculous, interposition: you have had many wrongs innocently to endure, and I trust that the right feelings of society will requite you for them in this world, as, if you serve Him, God will in the next.

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

From this reading THE whole court trembled with excitement: it was deep, still silence; and the judge said, "Prisoner at the bar, there is now no evidence against you: gentlemen of the jury, of course you will acquit him."

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

From this reading THE whole court trembled with excitement: it was deep, still silence; and the judge said, "Prisoner at the bar, there is now no evidence against you: gentlemen of the jury, of course you will acquit him."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading THE whole court trembled with excitement: it was deep, still silence; and the judge said, "Prisoner at the bar, there is now no evidence against you: gentlemen of the jury, of course you will acquit him."

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE whole court trembled with excitement: it was deep, still silence; and the judge said, "Prisoner at the bar, there is now no evidence against you: gentlemen of the jury, of course you will acquit him."

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading "Roger Acton," said the judge, "to God alone you owe this marvellous, almost miraculous, interposition: you have had many wrongs innocently to endure, and I trust that the right feelings of society will requite you for them in this world, as, if you serve Him, God will in the next.

plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law

From this reading "Roger Acton," said the judge, "to God alone you owe this marvellous, almost miraculous, interposition: you have had many wrongs innocently to endure, and I trust that the right feelings of society will requite you for them in this world, as, if you serve Him, God will in the next.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE whole court trembled with excitement: it was deep, still silence; and the judge said, "Prisoner at the bar, there is now no evidence against you: gentlemen of the jury, of course you will acquit him."