used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a clear and forcible presentation of the case from his standpoint as counsel for the State.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After recapitulating all the testimony that had been brought out during the course of the trial, he closed with an earnest appeal for the State against the defendant, showing conclusively that he believed the prisoner guilty.
anew
From this reading Before he began speaking, Richard again started forward, but still Larry held him back.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading After recapitulating all the testimony that had been brought out during the course of the trial, he closed with an earnest appeal for the State against the defendant, showing conclusively that he believed the prisoner 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 After recapitulating all the testimony that had been brought out during the course of the trial, he closed with an earnest appeal for the State against the defendant, showing conclusively that he believed the prisoner guilty.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The changing expressions on the faces of the jury and among his audience showed that he was carrying them largely with him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After recapitulating all the testimony that had been brought out during the course of the trial, he closed with an earnest appeal for the State against the defendant, showing conclusively that he believed the prisoner guilty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RECONCILIATION Milton Hibbard arose and began his argument to the jury.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading After recapitulating all the testimony that had been brought out during the course of the trial, he closed with an earnest appeal for the State against the defendant, showing conclusively that he believed the prisoner guilty.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading RECONCILIATION Milton Hibbard arose and began his argument to the jury.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading RECONCILIATION Milton Hibbard arose and began his argument to the jury.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a clear and forcible presentation of the case from his standpoint as counsel for the State.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading The changing expressions on the faces of the jury and among his audience showed that he was carrying them largely with him.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Before he began speaking, Richard again started forward, but still Larry held him back.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After recapitulating all the testimony that had been brought out during the course of the trial, he closed with an earnest appeal for the State against the defendant, showing conclusively that he believed the prisoner guilty.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before he began speaking, Richard again started forward, but still Larry held him back.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading RECONCILIATION Milton Hibbard arose and began his argument to the jury.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading After recapitulating all the testimony that had been brought out during the course of the trial, he closed with an earnest appeal for the State against the defendant, showing conclusively that he believed the prisoner guilty.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading After recapitulating all the testimony that had been brought out during the course of the trial, he closed with an earnest appeal for the State against the defendant, showing conclusively that he believed the prisoner guilty.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Before he began speaking, Richard again started forward, but still Larry held him back.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The changing expressions on the faces of the jury and among his audience showed that he was carrying them largely with him.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It was a clear and forcible presentation of the case from his standpoint as counsel for the State.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading The changing expressions on the faces of the jury and among his audience showed that he was carrying them largely with him.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It was a clear and forcible presentation of the case from his standpoint as counsel for the State.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading After recapitulating all the testimony that had been brought out during the course of the trial, he closed with an earnest appeal for the State against the defendant, showing conclusively that he believed the prisoner guilty.
conclusivelyadverbUS /kənˈkluːsɪvli/
in a conclusive way
From this reading After recapitulating all the testimony that had been brought out during the course of the trial, he closed with an earnest appeal for the State against the defendant, showing conclusively that he believed the prisoner guilty.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading It was a clear and forcible presentation of the case from his standpoint as counsel for the State.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading After recapitulating all the testimony that had been brought out during the course of the trial, he closed with an earnest appeal for the State against the defendant, showing conclusively that he believed the prisoner guilty.
defendantnounUS /dɪˈfendənt/
a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused
From this reading After recapitulating all the testimony that had been brought out during the course of the trial, he closed with an earnest appeal for the State against the defendant, showing conclusively that he believed the prisoner guilty.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading After recapitulating all the testimony that had been brought out during the course of the trial, he closed with an earnest appeal for the State against the defendant, showing conclusively that he believed the prisoner guilty.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading After recapitulating all the testimony that had been brought out during the course of the trial, he closed with an earnest appeal for the State against the defendant, showing conclusively that he believed the prisoner guilty.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The changing expressions on the faces of the jury and among his audience showed that he was carrying them largely with him.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The changing expressions on the faces of the jury and among his audience showed that he was carrying them largely with him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a clear and forcible presentation of the case from his standpoint as counsel for the State.
forcibleadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrsəbəl/
impelled by physical force especially against resistance
From this reading It was a clear and forcible presentation of the case from his standpoint as counsel for the State.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Before he began speaking, Richard again started forward, but still Larry held him back.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was a clear and forcible presentation of the case from his standpoint as counsel for the State.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading After recapitulating all the testimony that had been brought out during the course of the trial, he closed with an earnest appeal for the State against the defendant, showing conclusively that he believed the prisoner guilty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After recapitulating all the testimony that had been brought out during the course of the trial, he closed with an earnest appeal for the State against the defendant, showing conclusively that he believed the prisoner guilty.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After recapitulating all the testimony that had been brought out during the course of the trial, he closed with an earnest appeal for the State against the defendant, showing conclusively that he believed the prisoner guilty.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Before he began speaking, Richard again started forward, but still Larry held him back.
Hibbard
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From this reading RECONCILIATION Milton Hibbard arose and began his argument to the jury.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The changing expressions on the faces of the jury and among his audience showed that he was carrying them largely with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading RECONCILIATION Milton Hibbard arose and began his argument to the jury.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a clear and forcible presentation of the case from his standpoint as counsel for the State.
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 RECONCILIATION Milton Hibbard arose and began his argument to the jury.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading The changing expressions on the faces of the jury and among his audience showed that he was carrying them largely with him.
Larry
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From this reading Before he began speaking, Richard again started forward, but still Larry held him back.
MiltonnounUS /ˈmɪltən/
English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)
From this reading RECONCILIATION Milton Hibbard arose and began his argument to the jury.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a clear and forcible presentation of the case from his standpoint as counsel for the State.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The changing expressions on the faces of the jury and among his audience showed that he was carrying them largely with him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After recapitulating all the testimony that had been brought out during the course of the trial, he closed with an earnest appeal for the State against the defendant, showing conclusively that he believed the prisoner guilty.
presentationnounUS /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/
the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
From this reading It was a clear and forcible presentation of the case from his standpoint as counsel for the State.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading After recapitulating all the testimony that had been brought out during the course of the trial, he closed with an earnest appeal for the State against the defendant, showing conclusively that he believed the prisoner guilty.
recapitulating
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From this reading After recapitulating all the testimony that had been brought out during the course of the trial, he closed with an earnest appeal for the State against the defendant, showing conclusively that he believed the prisoner guilty.
RECONCILIATIONnounUS /ˌrekənsɪliˈeɪʃən/
the reestablishing of cordial relations
From this reading RECONCILIATION Milton Hibbard arose and began his argument to the jury.
Richard
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From this reading Before he began speaking, Richard again started forward, but still Larry held him back.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The changing expressions on the faces of the jury and among his audience showed that he was carrying them largely with him.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading After recapitulating all the testimony that had been brought out during the course of the trial, he closed with an earnest appeal for the State against the defendant, showing conclusively that he believed the prisoner guilty.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Before he began speaking, Richard again started forward, but still Larry held him back.
standpointnounUS /ˈstændpɔɪnt/
a mental position from which things are viewed
From this reading It was a clear and forcible presentation of the case from his standpoint as counsel for the State.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Before he began speaking, Richard again started forward, but still Larry held him back.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It was a clear and forcible presentation of the case from his standpoint as counsel for the State.
not in physical motion
From this reading Before he began speaking, Richard again started forward, but still Larry held him back.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading After recapitulating all the testimony that had been brought out during the course of the trial, he closed with an earnest appeal for the State against the defendant, showing conclusively that he believed the prisoner guilty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After recapitulating all the testimony that had been brought out during the course of the trial, he closed with an earnest appeal for the State against the defendant, showing conclusively that he believed the prisoner guilty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RECONCILIATION Milton Hibbard arose and began his argument to the jury.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The changing expressions on the faces of the jury and among his audience showed that he was carrying them largely with him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RECONCILIATION Milton Hibbard arose and began his argument to the jury.
the act of testing something
From this reading After recapitulating all the testimony that had been brought out during the course of the trial, he closed with an earnest appeal for the State against the defendant, showing conclusively that he believed the prisoner guilty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a clear and forcible presentation of the case from his standpoint as counsel for the State.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After recapitulating all the testimony that had been brought out during the course of the trial, he closed with an earnest appeal for the State against the defendant, showing conclusively that he believed the prisoner guilty.
