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Chapter XXVIII
THE VERDICT. For a moment there was tense silence in the court-room which was broken by the defense's perfunctory "Take the witness" to the prosecuting attorney, but again cross-examination was waived. "Call the next witness, please," and a moment later the Lizard emerged from the witness-room. "I wish you would tell the jury," said the counsel for defense after the witness had been sworn, "just what you told me in my office yesterday afternoon." "Yes, sir," said the Lizard.
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later than; following
From this reading “"I wish you would tell the jury," said the counsel for defense after the witness had been sworn, "just what you told me in my office yesterday afternoon."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"I wish you would tell the jury," said the counsel for defense after the witness had been sworn, "just what you told me in my office yesterday afternoon."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “For a moment there was tense silence in the court-room which was broken by the defense's perfunctory "Take the witness" to the prosecuting attorney, but again cross-examination was waived.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “"I wish you would tell the jury," said the counsel for defense after the witness had been sworn, "just what you told me in my office yesterday afternoon."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “For a moment there was tense silence in the court-room which was broken by the defense's perfunctory "Take the witness" to the prosecuting attorney, but again cross-examination was waived.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Call the next witness, please," and a moment later the Lizard emerged from the witness-room.”
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading “For a moment there was tense silence in the court-room which was broken by the defense's perfunctory "Take the witness" to the prosecuting attorney, but again cross-examination was waived.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “For a moment there was tense silence in the court-room which was broken by the defense's perfunctory "Take the witness" to the prosecuting attorney, but again cross-examination was waived.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I wish you would tell the jury," said the counsel for defense after the witness had been sworn, "just what you told me in my office yesterday afternoon."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I wish you would tell the jury," said the counsel for defense after the witness had been sworn, "just what you told me in my office yesterday afternoon."”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “"I wish you would tell the jury," said the counsel for defense after the witness had been sworn, "just what you told me in my office yesterday afternoon."”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a moment there was tense silence in the court-room which was broken by the defense's perfunctory "Take the witness" to the prosecuting attorney, but again cross-examination was waived.
later than; following
From this reading "I wish you would tell the jury," said the counsel for defense after the witness had been sworn, "just what you told me in my office yesterday afternoon."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "I wish you would tell the jury," said the counsel for defense after the witness had been sworn, "just what you told me in my office yesterday afternoon."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading For a moment there was tense silence in the court-room which was broken by the defense's perfunctory "Take the witness" to the prosecuting attorney, but again cross-examination was waived.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Call the next witness, please," and a moment later the Lizard emerged from the witness-room.
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From this reading For a moment there was tense silence in the court-room which was broken by the defense's perfunctory "Take the witness" to the prosecuting attorney, but again cross-examination was waived.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I wish you would tell the jury," said the counsel for defense after the witness had been sworn, "just what you told me in my office yesterday afternoon."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading For a moment there was tense silence in the court-room which was broken by the defense's perfunctory "Take the witness" to the prosecuting attorney, but again cross-examination was waived.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For a moment there was tense silence in the court-room which was broken by the defense's perfunctory "Take the witness" to the prosecuting attorney, but again cross-examination was waived.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For a moment there was tense silence in the court-room which was broken by the defense's perfunctory "Take the witness" to the prosecuting attorney, but again cross-examination was waived.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Call the next witness, please," and a moment later the Lizard emerged from the witness-room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I wish you would tell the jury," said the counsel for defense after the witness had been sworn, "just what you told me in my office yesterday afternoon."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For a moment there was tense silence in the court-room which was broken by the defense's perfunctory "Take the witness" to the prosecuting attorney, but again cross-examination was waived.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For a moment there was tense silence in the court-room which was broken by the defense's perfunctory "Take the witness" to the prosecuting attorney, but again cross-examination was waived.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I wish you would tell the jury," said the counsel for defense after the witness had been sworn, "just what you told me in my office yesterday afternoon."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For a moment there was tense silence in the court-room which was broken by the defense's perfunctory "Take the witness" to the prosecuting attorney, but again cross-examination was waived.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Call the next witness, please," and a moment later the Lizard emerged from the witness-room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment there was tense silence in the court-room which was broken by the defense's perfunctory "Take the witness" to the prosecuting attorney, but again cross-examination was waived.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Call the next witness, please," and a moment later the Lizard emerged from the witness-room.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I wish you would tell the jury," said the counsel for defense after the witness had been sworn, "just what you told me in my office yesterday afternoon."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wish you would tell the jury," said the counsel for defense after the witness had been sworn, "just what you told me in my office yesterday afternoon."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For a moment there was tense silence in the court-room which was broken by the defense's perfunctory "Take the witness" to the prosecuting attorney, but again cross-examination was waived.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I wish you would tell the jury," said the counsel for defense after the witness had been sworn, "just what you told me in my office yesterday afternoon."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I wish you would tell the jury," said the counsel for defense after the witness had been sworn, "just what you told me in my office yesterday afternoon."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Call the next witness, please," and a moment later the Lizard emerged from the witness-room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Call the next witness, please," and a moment later the Lizard emerged from the witness-room.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I wish you would tell the jury," said the counsel for defense after the witness had been sworn, "just what you told me in my office yesterday afternoon."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For a moment there was tense silence in the court-room which was broken by the defense's perfunctory "Take the witness" to the prosecuting attorney, but again cross-examination was waived.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I wish you would tell the jury," said the counsel for defense after the witness had been sworn, "just what you told me in my office yesterday afternoon."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Call the next witness, please," and a moment later the Lizard emerged from the witness-room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I wish you would tell the jury," said the counsel for defense after the witness had been sworn, "just what you told me in my office yesterday afternoon."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For a moment there was tense silence in the court-room which was broken by the defense's perfunctory "Take the witness" to the prosecuting attorney, but again cross-examination was waived.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Call the next witness, please," and a moment later the Lizard emerged from the witness-room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For a moment there was tense silence in the court-room which was broken by the defense's perfunctory "Take the witness" to the prosecuting attorney, but again cross-examination was waived.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I wish you would tell the jury," said the counsel for defense after the witness had been sworn, "just what you told me in my office yesterday afternoon."
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading For a moment there was tense silence in the court-room which was broken by the defense's perfunctory "Take the witness" to the prosecuting attorney, but again cross-examination was waived.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, sir," said the Lizard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I wish you would tell the jury," said the counsel for defense after the witness had been sworn, "just what you told me in my office yesterday afternoon."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading For a moment there was tense silence in the court-room which was broken by the defense's perfunctory "Take the witness" to the prosecuting attorney, but again cross-examination was waived.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I wish you would tell the jury," said the counsel for defense after the witness had been sworn, "just what you told me in my office yesterday afternoon."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For a moment there was tense silence in the court-room which was broken by the defense's perfunctory "Take the witness" to the prosecuting attorney, but again cross-examination was waived.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VERDICT.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For a moment there was tense silence in the court-room which was broken by the defense's perfunctory "Take the witness" to the prosecuting attorney, but again cross-examination was waived.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For a moment there was tense silence in the court-room which was broken by the defense's perfunctory "Take the witness" to the prosecuting attorney, but again cross-examination was waived.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I wish you would tell the jury," said the counsel for defense after the witness had been sworn, "just what you told me in my office yesterday afternoon."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE VERDICT.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For a moment there was tense silence in the court-room which was broken by the defense's perfunctory "Take the witness" to the prosecuting attorney, but again cross-examination was waived.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a moment there was tense silence in the court-room which was broken by the defense's perfunctory "Take the witness" to the prosecuting attorney, but again cross-examination was waived.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I wish you would tell the jury," said the counsel for defense after the witness had been sworn, "just what you told me in my office yesterday afternoon."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For a moment there was tense silence in the court-room which was broken by the defense's perfunctory "Take the witness" to the prosecuting attorney, but again cross-examination was waived.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I wish you would tell the jury," said the counsel for defense after the witness had been sworn, "just what you told me in my office yesterday afternoon."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For a moment there was tense silence in the court-room which was broken by the defense's perfunctory "Take the witness" to the prosecuting attorney, but again cross-examination was waived.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Call the next witness, please," and a moment later the Lizard emerged from the witness-room.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I wish you would tell the jury," said the counsel for defense after the witness had been sworn, "just what you told me in my office yesterday afternoon."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, sir," said the Lizard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I wish you would tell the jury," said the counsel for defense after the witness had been sworn, "just what you told me in my office yesterday afternoon."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I wish you would tell the jury," said the counsel for defense after the witness had been sworn, "just what you told me in my office yesterday afternoon."
