adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He took the cause to heart and made it his own, and from an examination of the papers and detailed information, and not from the simple fact of his position in the matter, he came to the conclusion that his client was wrongfully accused, and that he had taken not the slightest part in the murder of the escort or the theft of the diamonds--in a word, that Joam Dacosta was innocent.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading He took the cause to heart and made it his own, and from an examination of the papers and detailed information, and not from the simple fact of his position in the matter, he came to the conclusion that his client was wrongfully accused, and that he had taken not the slightest part in the murder of the escort or the theft of the diamonds--in a word, that Joam Dacosta was innocent.
advocateverbUS /ˈædvəkət/
push for something
From this reading He was then an advocate at Villa Rica, and he it was who defended the prisoner at the trial.
Albeiro
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From this reading RETROSPECTIVE Joam Dacosta had relied entirely on Judge Albeiro, and his death was most unfortunate.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was then an advocate at Villa Rica, and he it was who defended the prisoner at the trial.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RETROSPECTIVE Joam Dacosta had relied entirely on Judge Albeiro, and his death was most unfortunate.
arrayal
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From this reading Before he was judge at Manaos, and chief magistrate in the province, Ribeiro had known the young clerk at the time he was being prosecuted for the murder in the diamond arrayal.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Before he was judge at Manaos, and chief magistrate in the province, Ribeiro had known the young clerk at the time he was being prosecuted for the murder in the diamond arrayal.
BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before he was judge at Manaos, and chief magistrate in the province, Ribeiro had known the young clerk at the time he was being prosecuted for the murder in the diamond arrayal.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Before he was judge at Manaos, and chief magistrate in the province, Ribeiro had known the young clerk at the time he was being prosecuted for the murder in the diamond arrayal.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, notwithstanding this conviction, notwithstanding his talent and zeal, Ribeiro was unable to persuade the jury to take the same view of the matter.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He took the cause to heart and made it his own, and from an examination of the papers and detailed information, and not from the simple fact of his position in the matter, he came to the conclusion that his client was wrongfully accused, and that he had taken not the slightest part in the murder of the escort or the theft of the diamonds--in a word, that Joam Dacosta was innocent.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading He took the cause to heart and made it his own, and from an examination of the papers and detailed information, and not from the simple fact of his position in the matter, he came to the conclusion that his client was wrongfully accused, and that he had taken not the slightest part in the murder of the escort or the theft of the diamonds--in a word, that Joam Dacosta was innocent.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading Before he was judge at Manaos, and chief magistrate in the province, Ribeiro had known the young clerk at the time he was being prosecuted for the murder in the diamond arrayal.
clerknounUS /klɜːrk/
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Before he was judge at Manaos, and chief magistrate in the province, Ribeiro had known the young clerk at the time he was being prosecuted for the murder in the diamond arrayal.
clientnounUS /ˈklaɪənt/
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading He took the cause to heart and made it his own, and from an examination of the papers and detailed information, and not from the simple fact of his position in the matter, he came to the conclusion that his client was wrongfully accused, and that he had taken not the slightest part in the murder of the escort or the theft of the diamonds--in a word, that Joam Dacosta was innocent.
conclusionnounUS /kənˈkluːʒən/
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading He took the cause to heart and made it his own, and from an examination of the papers and detailed information, and not from the simple fact of his position in the matter, he came to the conclusion that his client was wrongfully accused, and that he had taken not the slightest part in the murder of the escort or the theft of the diamonds--in a word, that Joam Dacosta was innocent.
convictionnounUS /kənˈvɪkʃən/
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading But, notwithstanding this conviction, notwithstanding his talent and zeal, Ribeiro was unable to persuade the jury to take the same view of the matter.
Dacosta
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From this reading RETROSPECTIVE Joam Dacosta had relied entirely on Judge Albeiro, and his death was most unfortunate.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading RETROSPECTIVE Joam Dacosta had relied entirely on Judge Albeiro, and his death was most unfortunate.
defendedverbUS /dɪˈfendəd/
past form of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of
From this reading He was then an advocate at Villa Rica, and he it was who defended the prisoner at the trial.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading He took the cause to heart and made it his own, and from an examination of the papers and detailed information, and not from the simple fact of his position in the matter, he came to the conclusion that his client was wrongfully accused, and that he had taken not the slightest part in the murder of the escort or the theft of the diamonds--in a word, that Joam Dacosta was innocent.
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading Before he was judge at Manaos, and chief magistrate in the province, Ribeiro had known the young clerk at the time he was being prosecuted for the murder in the diamond arrayal.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading He took the cause to heart and made it his own, and from an examination of the papers and detailed information, and not from the simple fact of his position in the matter, he came to the conclusion that his client was wrongfully accused, and that he had taken not the slightest part in the murder of the escort or the theft of the diamonds--in a word, that Joam Dacosta was innocent.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading RETROSPECTIVE Joam Dacosta had relied entirely on Judge Albeiro, and his death was most unfortunate.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading He took the cause to heart and made it his own, and from an examination of the papers and detailed information, and not from the simple fact of his position in the matter, he came to the conclusion that his client was wrongfully accused, and that he had taken not the slightest part in the murder of the escort or the theft of the diamonds--in a word, that Joam Dacosta was innocent.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading He took the cause to heart and made it his own, and from an examination of the papers and detailed information, and not from the simple fact of his position in the matter, he came to the conclusion that his client was wrongfully accused, and that he had taken not the slightest part in the murder of the escort or the theft of the diamonds--in a word, that Joam Dacosta was innocent.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He took the cause to heart and made it his own, and from an examination of the papers and detailed information, and not from the simple fact of his position in the matter, he came to the conclusion that his client was wrongfully accused, and that he had taken not the slightest part in the murder of the escort or the theft of the diamonds--in a word, that Joam Dacosta was innocent.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Before he was judge at Manaos, and chief magistrate in the province, Ribeiro had known the young clerk at the time he was being prosecuted for the murder in the diamond arrayal.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He took the cause to heart and made it his own, and from an examination of the papers and detailed information, and not from the simple fact of his position in the matter, he came to the conclusion that his client was wrongfully accused, and that he had taken not the slightest part in the murder of the escort or the theft of the diamonds--in a word, that Joam Dacosta was innocent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading RETROSPECTIVE Joam Dacosta had relied entirely on Judge Albeiro, and his death was most unfortunate.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before he was judge at Manaos, and chief magistrate in the province, Ribeiro had known the young clerk at the time he was being prosecuted for the murder in the diamond arrayal.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He took the cause to heart and made it his own, and from an examination of the papers and detailed information, and not from the simple fact of his position in the matter, he came to the conclusion that his client was wrongfully accused, and that he had taken not the slightest part in the murder of the escort or the theft of the diamonds--in a word, that Joam Dacosta was innocent.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading RETROSPECTIVE Joam Dacosta had relied entirely on Judge Albeiro, and his death was most unfortunate.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before he was judge at Manaos, and chief magistrate in the province, Ribeiro had known the young clerk at the time he was being prosecuted for the murder in the diamond arrayal.
informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
a message received and understood
From this reading He took the cause to heart and made it his own, and from an examination of the papers and detailed information, and not from the simple fact of his position in the matter, he came to the conclusion that his client was wrongfully accused, and that he had taken not the slightest part in the murder of the escort or the theft of the diamonds--in a word, that Joam Dacosta was innocent.
innocentadjectiveUS /ˈɪnəsənt/
free from evil or guilt
From this reading He took the cause to heart and made it his own, and from an examination of the papers and detailed information, and not from the simple fact of his position in the matter, he came to the conclusion that his client was wrongfully accused, and that he had taken not the slightest part in the murder of the escort or the theft of the diamonds--in a word, that Joam Dacosta was innocent.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was then an advocate at Villa Rica, and he it was who defended the prisoner at the trial.
Joam
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From this reading RETROSPECTIVE Joam Dacosta had relied entirely on Judge Albeiro, and his death was most unfortunate.
JudgeverbUS /dʒʌdʒ/
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading RETROSPECTIVE Joam Dacosta had relied entirely on Judge Albeiro, and his death was most unfortunate.
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 But, notwithstanding this conviction, notwithstanding his talent and zeal, Ribeiro was unable to persuade the jury to take the same view of the matter.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Before he was judge at Manaos, and chief magistrate in the province, Ribeiro had known the young clerk at the time he was being prosecuted for the murder in the diamond arrayal.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He took the cause to heart and made it his own, and from an examination of the papers and detailed information, and not from the simple fact of his position in the matter, he came to the conclusion that his client was wrongfully accused, and that he had taken not the slightest part in the murder of the escort or the theft of the diamonds--in a word, that Joam Dacosta was innocent.
magistratenounUS /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading Before he was judge at Manaos, and chief magistrate in the province, Ribeiro had known the young clerk at the time he was being prosecuted for the murder in the diamond arrayal.
Manaos
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From this reading Before he was judge at Manaos, and chief magistrate in the province, Ribeiro had known the young clerk at the time he was being prosecuted for the murder in the diamond arrayal.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He took the cause to heart and made it his own, and from an examination of the papers and detailed information, and not from the simple fact of his position in the matter, he came to the conclusion that his client was wrongfully accused, and that he had taken not the slightest part in the murder of the escort or the theft of the diamonds--in a word, that Joam Dacosta was innocent.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading RETROSPECTIVE Joam Dacosta had relied entirely on Judge Albeiro, and his death was most unfortunate.
murderverbUS /ˈmɜːrdər/
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading Before he was judge at Manaos, and chief magistrate in the province, Ribeiro had known the young clerk at the time he was being prosecuted for the murder in the diamond arrayal.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He took the cause to heart and made it his own, and from an examination of the papers and detailed information, and not from the simple fact of his position in the matter, he came to the conclusion that his client was wrongfully accused, and that he had taken not the slightest part in the murder of the escort or the theft of the diamonds--in a word, that Joam Dacosta was innocent.
notwithstandingadverbUS /ˌnɑːtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading But, notwithstanding this conviction, notwithstanding his talent and zeal, Ribeiro was unable to persuade the jury to take the same view of the matter.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He took the cause to heart and made it his own, and from an examination of the papers and detailed information, and not from the simple fact of his position in the matter, he came to the conclusion that his client was wrongfully accused, and that he had taken not the slightest part in the murder of the escort or the theft of the diamonds--in a word, that Joam Dacosta was innocent.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading RETROSPECTIVE Joam Dacosta had relied entirely on Judge Albeiro, and his death was most unfortunate.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He took the cause to heart and made it his own, and from an examination of the papers and detailed information, and not from the simple fact of his position in the matter, he came to the conclusion that his client was wrongfully accused, and that he had taken not the slightest part in the murder of the escort or the theft of the diamonds--in a word, that Joam Dacosta was innocent.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He took the cause to heart and made it his own, and from an examination of the papers and detailed information, and not from the simple fact of his position in the matter, he came to the conclusion that his client was wrongfully accused, and that he had taken not the slightest part in the murder of the escort or the theft of the diamonds--in a word, that Joam Dacosta was innocent.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading He took the cause to heart and made it his own, and from an examination of the papers and detailed information, and not from the simple fact of his position in the matter, he came to the conclusion that his client was wrongfully accused, and that he had taken not the slightest part in the murder of the escort or the theft of the diamonds--in a word, that Joam Dacosta was innocent.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He took the cause to heart and made it his own, and from an examination of the papers and detailed information, and not from the simple fact of his position in the matter, he came to the conclusion that his client was wrongfully accused, and that he had taken not the slightest part in the murder of the escort or the theft of the diamonds--in a word, that Joam Dacosta was innocent.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading But, notwithstanding this conviction, notwithstanding his talent and zeal, Ribeiro was unable to persuade the jury to take the same view of the matter.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He took the cause to heart and made it his own, and from an examination of the papers and detailed information, and not from the simple fact of his position in the matter, he came to the conclusion that his client was wrongfully accused, and that he had taken not the slightest part in the murder of the escort or the theft of the diamonds--in a word, that Joam Dacosta was innocent.
prisonernounUS /ˈprɪzənər/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading He was then an advocate at Villa Rica, and he it was who defended the prisoner at the trial.
prosecutedverbUS /ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtɪd/
past form of “prosecute” — conduct a prosecution in a court of law
From this reading Before he was judge at Manaos, and chief magistrate in the province, Ribeiro had known the young clerk at the time he was being prosecuted for the murder in the diamond arrayal.
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Before he was judge at Manaos, and chief magistrate in the province, Ribeiro had known the young clerk at the time he was being prosecuted for the murder in the diamond arrayal.
reliedverbUS /rɪˈlaɪd/
inflected form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in
From this reading RETROSPECTIVE Joam Dacosta had relied entirely on Judge Albeiro, and his death was most unfortunate.
RETROSPECTIVEnounUS /ˌretrəˈspektɪv/
an exhibition of a representative selection of an artist's life work
From this reading RETROSPECTIVE Joam Dacosta had relied entirely on Judge Albeiro, and his death was most unfortunate.
Ribeiro
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From this reading Before he was judge at Manaos, and chief magistrate in the province, Ribeiro had known the young clerk at the time he was being prosecuted for the murder in the diamond arrayal.
Rica
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From this reading He was then an advocate at Villa Rica, and he it was who defended the prisoner at the trial.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading But, notwithstanding this conviction, notwithstanding his talent and zeal, Ribeiro was unable to persuade the jury to take the same view of the matter.
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading He took the cause to heart and made it his own, and from an examination of the papers and detailed information, and not from the simple fact of his position in the matter, he came to the conclusion that his client was wrongfully accused, and that he had taken not the slightest part in the murder of the escort or the theft of the diamonds--in a word, that Joam Dacosta was innocent.
slightestadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪtəst/
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading He took the cause to heart and made it his own, and from an examination of the papers and detailed information, and not from the simple fact of his position in the matter, he came to the conclusion that his client was wrongfully accused, and that he had taken not the slightest part in the murder of the escort or the theft of the diamonds--in a word, that Joam Dacosta was innocent.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading But, notwithstanding this conviction, notwithstanding his talent and zeal, Ribeiro was unable to persuade the jury to take the same view of the matter.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He took the cause to heart and made it his own, and from an examination of the papers and detailed information, and not from the simple fact of his position in the matter, he came to the conclusion that his client was wrongfully accused, and that he had taken not the slightest part in the murder of the escort or the theft of the diamonds--in a word, that Joam Dacosta was innocent.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading But, notwithstanding this conviction, notwithstanding his talent and zeal, Ribeiro was unable to persuade the jury to take the same view of the matter.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He took the cause to heart and made it his own, and from an examination of the papers and detailed information, and not from the simple fact of his position in the matter, he came to the conclusion that his client was wrongfully accused, and that he had taken not the slightest part in the murder of the escort or the theft of the diamonds--in a word, that Joam Dacosta was innocent.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before he was judge at Manaos, and chief magistrate in the province, Ribeiro had known the young clerk at the time he was being prosecuted for the murder in the diamond arrayal.
theftnounUS /θeft/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading He took the cause to heart and made it his own, and from an examination of the papers and detailed information, and not from the simple fact of his position in the matter, he came to the conclusion that his client was wrongfully accused, and that he had taken not the slightest part in the murder of the escort or the theft of the diamonds--in a word, that Joam Dacosta was innocent.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He was then an advocate at Villa Rica, and he it was who defended the prisoner at the trial.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But, notwithstanding this conviction, notwithstanding his talent and zeal, Ribeiro was unable to persuade the jury to take the same view of the matter.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Before he was judge at Manaos, and chief magistrate in the province, Ribeiro had known the young clerk at the time he was being prosecuted for the murder in the diamond arrayal.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He took the cause to heart and made it his own, and from an examination of the papers and detailed information, and not from the simple fact of his position in the matter, he came to the conclusion that his client was wrongfully accused, and that he had taken not the slightest part in the murder of the escort or the theft of the diamonds--in a word, that Joam Dacosta was innocent.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took the cause to heart and made it his own, and from an examination of the papers and detailed information, and not from the simple fact of his position in the matter, he came to the conclusion that his client was wrongfully accused, and that he had taken not the slightest part in the murder of the escort or the theft of the diamonds--in a word, that Joam Dacosta was innocent.
trialnounUS /ˈtraɪəl/
the act of testing something
From this reading He was then an advocate at Villa Rica, and he it was who defended the prisoner at the trial.
unableadjectiveUS /əˈneɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading But, notwithstanding this conviction, notwithstanding his talent and zeal, Ribeiro was unable to persuade the jury to take the same view of the matter.
unfortunateadjectiveUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənət/
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading RETROSPECTIVE Joam Dacosta had relied entirely on Judge Albeiro, and his death was most unfortunate.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading But, notwithstanding this conviction, notwithstanding his talent and zeal, Ribeiro was unable to persuade the jury to take the same view of the matter.
VillanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading He was then an advocate at Villa Rica, and he it was who defended the prisoner at the trial.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RETROSPECTIVE Joam Dacosta had relied entirely on Judge Albeiro, and his death was most unfortunate.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He was then an advocate at Villa Rica, and he it was who defended the prisoner at the trial.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He took the cause to heart and made it his own, and from an examination of the papers and detailed information, and not from the simple fact of his position in the matter, he came to the conclusion that his client was wrongfully accused, and that he had taken not the slightest part in the murder of the escort or the theft of the diamonds--in a word, that Joam Dacosta was innocent.
wrongfullyadverbUS /ˈrɔːŋfəli/
in an unjust or unfair manner
From this reading He took the cause to heart and made it his own, and from an examination of the papers and detailed information, and not from the simple fact of his position in the matter, he came to the conclusion that his client was wrongfully accused, and that he had taken not the slightest part in the murder of the escort or the theft of the diamonds--in a word, that Joam Dacosta was innocent.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Before he was judge at Manaos, and chief magistrate in the province, Ribeiro had known the young clerk at the time he was being prosecuted for the murder in the diamond arrayal.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading But, notwithstanding this conviction, notwithstanding his talent and zeal, Ribeiro was unable to persuade the jury to take the same view of the matter.
