used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Alexa had a carriage ready to take her home.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AFTER THE VERDICT.
Alexa
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From this reading Alexa had a carriage ready to take her home.
(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 counsel for the prosecution did all he could, and the counsel for the defense not much--at least Dawtie's friends thought so--and the judge summed up with the greatest impartiality.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The counsel for the prosecution did all he could, and the counsel for the defense not much--at least Dawtie's friends thought so--and the judge summed up with the greatest impartiality.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading Through the governor of the jail Andrew obtained permission to stand near the prisoner at the trial.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Through the governor of the jail Andrew obtained permission to stand near the prisoner at the trial.
calmnessnounUS /ˈkɑːmnəs/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading Dawtie's simplicity and calmness, her confidence devoid of self-assertion, had its influence on the jury, and they gave the uncomfortable verdict of “_Not Proven_,” so that Dawtie was discharged.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Alexa had a carriage ready to take her home.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Dawtie's simplicity and calmness, her confidence devoid of self-assertion, had its influence on the jury, and they gave the uncomfortable verdict of “_Not Proven_,” so that Dawtie was discharged.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The counsel for the prosecution did all he could, and the counsel for the defense not much--at least Dawtie's friends thought so--and the judge summed up with the greatest impartiality.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading The counsel for the prosecution did all he could, and the counsel for the defense not much--at least Dawtie's friends thought so--and the judge summed up with the greatest impartiality.
Dawtie
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From this reading Dawtie's simplicity and calmness, her confidence devoid of self-assertion, had its influence on the jury, and they gave the uncomfortable verdict of “_Not Proven_,” so that Dawtie was discharged.
Dawtie's
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From this reading The counsel for the prosecution did all he could, and the counsel for the defense not much--at least Dawtie's friends thought so--and the judge summed up with the greatest impartiality.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading The counsel for the prosecution did all he could, and the counsel for the defense not much--at least Dawtie's friends thought so--and the judge summed up with the greatest impartiality.
devoidadjectiveUS /dɪˈvɔɪd/
completely wanting or lacking
From this reading Dawtie's simplicity and calmness, her confidence devoid of self-assertion, had its influence on the jury, and they gave the uncomfortable verdict of “_Not Proven_,” so that Dawtie was discharged.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The counsel for the prosecution did all he could, and the counsel for the defense not much--at least Dawtie's friends thought so--and the judge summed up with the greatest impartiality.
dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading Dawtie's simplicity and calmness, her confidence devoid of self-assertion, had its influence on the jury, and they gave the uncomfortable verdict of “_Not Proven_,” so that Dawtie was discharged.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The counsel for the prosecution did all he could, and the counsel for the defense not much--at least Dawtie's friends thought so--and the judge summed up with the greatest impartiality.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The counsel for the prosecution did all he could, and the counsel for the defense not much--at least Dawtie's friends thought so--and the judge summed up with the greatest impartiality.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Dawtie's simplicity and calmness, her confidence devoid of self-assertion, had its influence on the jury, and they gave the uncomfortable verdict of “_Not Proven_,” so that Dawtie was discharged.
the head of a state government
From this reading Through the governor of the jail Andrew obtained permission to stand near the prisoner at the trial.
highest in quality
From this reading The counsel for the prosecution did all he could, and the counsel for the defense not much--at least Dawtie's friends thought so--and the judge summed up with the greatest impartiality.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dawtie's simplicity and calmness, her confidence devoid of self-assertion, had its influence on the jury, and they gave the uncomfortable verdict of “_Not Proven_,” so that Dawtie was discharged.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The counsel for the prosecution did all he could, and the counsel for the defense not much--at least Dawtie's friends thought so--and the judge summed up with the greatest impartiality.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dawtie's simplicity and calmness, her confidence devoid of self-assertion, had its influence on the jury, and they gave the uncomfortable verdict of “_Not Proven_,” so that Dawtie was discharged.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Alexa had a carriage ready to take her home.
impartialitynounUS /ˌɪmpɑːrʃiˈælɪti/
an inclination to weigh both views or opinions equally
From this reading The counsel for the prosecution did all he could, and the counsel for the defense not much--at least Dawtie's friends thought so--and the judge summed up with the greatest impartiality.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Dawtie's simplicity and calmness, her confidence devoid of self-assertion, had its influence on the jury, and they gave the uncomfortable verdict of “_Not Proven_,” so that Dawtie was discharged.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Dawtie's simplicity and calmness, her confidence devoid of self-assertion, had its influence on the jury, and they gave the uncomfortable verdict of “_Not Proven_,” so that Dawtie was discharged.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
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 Through the governor of the jail Andrew obtained permission to stand near the prisoner at the trial.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading The counsel for the prosecution did all he could, and the counsel for the defense not much--at least Dawtie's friends thought so--and the judge summed up with the greatest impartiality.
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 Dawtie's simplicity and calmness, her confidence devoid of self-assertion, had its influence on the jury, and they gave the uncomfortable verdict of “_Not Proven_,” so that Dawtie was discharged.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The counsel for the prosecution did all he could, and the counsel for the defense not much--at least Dawtie's friends thought so--and the judge summed up with the greatest impartiality.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The counsel for the prosecution did all he could, and the counsel for the defense not much--at least Dawtie's friends thought so--and the judge summed up with the greatest impartiality.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Through the governor of the jail Andrew obtained permission to stand near the prisoner at the trial.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The counsel for the prosecution did all he could, and the counsel for the defense not much--at least Dawtie's friends thought so--and the judge summed up with the greatest impartiality.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Through the governor of the jail Andrew obtained permission to stand near the prisoner at the trial.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Through the governor of the jail Andrew obtained permission to stand near the prisoner at the trial.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dawtie's simplicity and calmness, her confidence devoid of self-assertion, had its influence on the jury, and they gave the uncomfortable verdict of “_Not Proven_,” so that Dawtie was discharged.
approval to do something
From this reading Through the governor of the jail Andrew obtained permission to stand near the prisoner at the trial.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Through the governor of the jail Andrew obtained permission to stand near the prisoner at the trial.
prosecutionnounUS /ˌprɑːsəˈkjuːʃən/
the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
From this reading The counsel for the prosecution did all he could, and the counsel for the defense not much--at least Dawtie's friends thought so--and the judge summed up with the greatest impartiality.
ProvenadjectiveUS /ˈpruːvən/
established beyond doubt
From this reading Dawtie's simplicity and calmness, her confidence devoid of self-assertion, had its influence on the jury, and they gave the uncomfortable verdict of “_Not Proven_,” so that Dawtie was discharged.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Alexa had a carriage ready to take her home.
self-assertionnoun
the act of putting forth your own opinions in a boastful or inconsiderate manner that implies you feel superior to others
From this reading Dawtie's simplicity and calmness, her confidence devoid of self-assertion, had its influence on the jury, and they gave the uncomfortable verdict of “_Not Proven_,” so that Dawtie was discharged.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading Dawtie's simplicity and calmness, her confidence devoid of self-assertion, had its influence on the jury, and they gave the uncomfortable verdict of “_Not Proven_,” so that Dawtie was discharged.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The counsel for the prosecution did all he could, and the counsel for the defense not much--at least Dawtie's friends thought so--and the judge summed up with the greatest impartiality.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Through the governor of the jail Andrew obtained permission to stand near the prisoner at the trial.
summedverbUS /sʌmd/
inflected form of “sum” — be a summary of
From this reading The counsel for the prosecution did all he could, and the counsel for the defense not much--at least Dawtie's friends thought so--and the judge summed up with the greatest impartiality.
carry out
From this reading Alexa had a carriage ready to take her home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dawtie's simplicity and calmness, her confidence devoid of self-assertion, had its influence on the jury, and they gave the uncomfortable verdict of “_Not Proven_,” so that Dawtie was discharged.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AFTER THE VERDICT.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dawtie's simplicity and calmness, her confidence devoid of self-assertion, had its influence on the jury, and they gave the uncomfortable verdict of “_Not Proven_,” so that Dawtie was discharged.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The counsel for the prosecution did all he could, and the counsel for the defense not much--at least Dawtie's friends thought so--and the judge summed up with the greatest impartiality.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the governor of the jail Andrew obtained permission to stand near the prisoner at the trial.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Through the governor of the jail Andrew obtained permission to stand near the prisoner at the trial.
the act of testing something
From this reading Through the governor of the jail Andrew obtained permission to stand near the prisoner at the trial.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading Dawtie's simplicity and calmness, her confidence devoid of self-assertion, had its influence on the jury, and they gave the uncomfortable verdict of “_Not Proven_,” so that Dawtie was discharged.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The counsel for the prosecution did all he could, and the counsel for the defense not much--at least Dawtie's friends thought so--and the judge summed up with the greatest impartiality.
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 AFTER THE VERDICT.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dawtie's simplicity and calmness, her confidence devoid of self-assertion, had its influence on the jury, and they gave the uncomfortable verdict of “_Not Proven_,” so that Dawtie was discharged.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The counsel for the prosecution did all he could, and the counsel for the defense not much--at least Dawtie's friends thought so--and the judge summed up with the greatest impartiality.
