used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He referred to the fact that his learned friend had warned them that the life of a fellow creature rested on their verdict.
speak to
From this reading Mr. Walters began his address to the jury on orthodox lines.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It would be wrong for them to be influenced by sentimental considerations of the fact that a fellow creature's life was at stake.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was right that they should keep that in mind; it was right that they should fully realise the responsible nature of the duty they were called upon to perform, but it would be wrong for them to over-estimate their responsibility, or to feel weighed down by it.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Mr. Walters began his address to the jury on orthodox lines.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was right that they should keep that in mind; it was right that they should fully realise the responsible nature of the duty they were called upon to perform, but it would be wrong for them to over-estimate their responsibility, or to feel weighed down by it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was right that they should keep that in mind; it was right that they should fully realise the responsible nature of the duty they were called upon to perform, but it would be wrong for them to over-estimate their responsibility, or to feel weighed down by it.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was right that they should keep that in mind; it was right that they should fully realise the responsible nature of the duty they were called upon to perform, but it would be wrong for them to over-estimate their responsibility, or to feel weighed down by it.
considerationsnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading It would be wrong for them to be influenced by sentimental considerations of the fact that a fellow creature's life was at stake.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He referred to the fact that his learned friend had warned them that the life of a fellow creature rested on their verdict.
creature's
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From this reading It would be wrong for them to be influenced by sentimental considerations of the fact that a fellow creature's life was at stake.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Strictly speaking, that had nothing whatever to do with them.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was right that they should keep that in mind; it was right that they should fully realise the responsible nature of the duty they were called upon to perform, but it would be wrong for them to over-estimate their responsibility, or to feel weighed down by it.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading It was right that they should keep that in mind; it was right that they should fully realise the responsible nature of the duty they were called upon to perform, but it would be wrong for them to over-estimate their responsibility, or to feel weighed down by it.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He referred to the fact that his learned friend had warned them that the life of a fellow creature rested on their verdict.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading It was right that they should keep that in mind; it was right that they should fully realise the responsible nature of the duty they were called upon to perform, but it would be wrong for them to over-estimate their responsibility, or to feel weighed down by it.
a boy or man
From this reading He referred to the fact that his learned friend had warned them that the life of a fellow creature rested on their verdict.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was right that they should keep that in mind; it was right that they should fully realise the responsible nature of the duty they were called upon to perform, but it would be wrong for them to over-estimate their responsibility, or to feel weighed down by it.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He referred to the fact that his learned friend had warned them that the life of a fellow creature rested on their verdict.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading It was right that they should keep that in mind; it was right that they should fully realise the responsible nature of the duty they were called upon to perform, but it would be wrong for them to over-estimate their responsibility, or to feel weighed down by it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He referred to the fact that his learned friend had warned them that the life of a fellow creature rested on their verdict.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He referred to the fact that his learned friend had warned them that the life of a fellow creature rested on their verdict.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Walters began his address to the jury on orthodox lines.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was right that they should keep that in mind; it was right that they should fully realise the responsible nature of the duty they were called upon to perform, but it would be wrong for them to over-estimate their responsibility, or to feel weighed down by it.
influencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading It would be wrong for them to be influenced by sentimental considerations of the fact that a fellow creature's life was at stake.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was right that they should keep that in mind; it was right that they should fully realise the responsible nature of the duty they were called upon to perform, but it would be wrong for them to over-estimate their responsibility, or to feel weighed down by it.
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 Mr. Walters began his address to the jury on orthodox lines.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It was right that they should keep that in mind; it was right that they should fully realise the responsible nature of the duty they were called upon to perform, but it would be wrong for them to over-estimate their responsibility, or to feel weighed down by it.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He referred to the fact that his learned friend had warned them that the life of a fellow creature rested on their verdict.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He referred to the fact that his learned friend had warned them that the life of a fellow creature rested on their verdict.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Mr. Walters began his address to the jury on orthodox lines.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It was right that they should keep that in mind; it was right that they should fully realise the responsible nature of the duty they were called upon to perform, but it would be wrong for them to over-estimate their responsibility, or to feel weighed down by it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Walters began his address to the jury on orthodox lines.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It was right that they should keep that in mind; it was right that they should fully realise the responsible nature of the duty they were called upon to perform, but it would be wrong for them to over-estimate their responsibility, or to feel weighed down by it.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Strictly speaking, that had nothing whatever to do with them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He referred to the fact that his learned friend had warned them that the life of a fellow creature rested on their verdict.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Walters began his address to the jury on orthodox lines.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was right that they should keep that in mind; it was right that they should fully realise the responsible nature of the duty they were called upon to perform, but it would be wrong for them to over-estimate their responsibility, or to feel weighed down by it.
orthodoxadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrθədɑːks/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism
From this reading Mr. Walters began his address to the jury on orthodox lines.
over-estimate
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From this reading It was right that they should keep that in mind; it was right that they should fully realise the responsible nature of the duty they were called upon to perform, but it would be wrong for them to over-estimate their responsibility, or to feel weighed down by it.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading It was right that they should keep that in mind; it was right that they should fully realise the responsible nature of the duty they were called upon to perform, but it would be wrong for them to over-estimate their responsibility, or to feel weighed down by it.
realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading It was right that they should keep that in mind; it was right that they should fully realise the responsible nature of the duty they were called upon to perform, but it would be wrong for them to over-estimate their responsibility, or to feel weighed down by it.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading He referred to the fact that his learned friend had warned them that the life of a fellow creature rested on their verdict.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading It was right that they should keep that in mind; it was right that they should fully realise the responsible nature of the duty they were called upon to perform, but it would be wrong for them to over-estimate their responsibility, or to feel weighed down by it.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading It was right that they should keep that in mind; it was right that they should fully realise the responsible nature of the duty they were called upon to perform, but it would be wrong for them to over-estimate their responsibility, or to feel weighed down by it.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading He referred to the fact that his learned friend had warned them that the life of a fellow creature rested on their verdict.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It was right that they should keep that in mind; it was right that they should fully realise the responsible nature of the duty they were called upon to perform, but it would be wrong for them to over-estimate their responsibility, or to feel weighed down by it.
sentimentaladjectiveUS /ˌsentəˈmentəl/
given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
From this reading It would be wrong for them to be influenced by sentimental considerations of the fact that a fellow creature's life was at stake.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was right that they should keep that in mind; it was right that they should fully realise the responsible nature of the duty they were called upon to perform, but it would be wrong for them to over-estimate their responsibility, or to feel weighed down by it.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Strictly speaking, that had nothing whatever to do with them.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading It would be wrong for them to be influenced by sentimental considerations of the fact that a fellow creature's life was at stake.
StrictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading Strictly speaking, that had nothing whatever to do with them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He referred to the fact that his learned friend had warned them that the life of a fellow creature rested on their verdict.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Walters began his address to the jury on orthodox lines.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He referred to the fact that his learned friend had warned them that the life of a fellow creature rested on their verdict.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He referred to the fact that his learned friend had warned them that the life of a fellow creature rested on their verdict.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was right that they should keep that in mind; it was right that they should fully realise the responsible nature of the duty they were called upon to perform, but it would be wrong for them to over-estimate their responsibility, or to feel weighed down by it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Walters began his address to the jury on orthodox lines.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was right that they should keep that in mind; it was right that they should fully realise the responsible nature of the duty they were called upon to perform, but it would be wrong for them to over-estimate their responsibility, or to feel weighed down by it.
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 He referred to the fact that his learned friend had warned them that the life of a fellow creature rested on their verdict.
WaltersnounUS /ˈwɔːltərz/
plural of “walter” — German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Mr. Walters began his address to the jury on orthodox lines.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading He referred to the fact that his learned friend had warned them that the life of a fellow creature rested on their verdict.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was right that they should keep that in mind; it was right that they should fully realise the responsible nature of the duty they were called upon to perform, but it would be wrong for them to over-estimate their responsibility, or to feel weighed down by it.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading It was right that they should keep that in mind; it was right that they should fully realise the responsible nature of the duty they were called upon to perform, but it would be wrong for them to over-estimate their responsibility, or to feel weighed down by it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was right that they should keep that in mind; it was right that they should fully realise the responsible nature of the duty they were called upon to perform, but it would be wrong for them to over-estimate their responsibility, or to feel weighed down by it.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Strictly speaking, that had nothing whatever to do with them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Strictly speaking, that had nothing whatever to do with them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was right that they should keep that in mind; it was right that they should fully realise the responsible nature of the duty they were called upon to perform, but it would be wrong for them to over-estimate their responsibility, or to feel weighed down by it.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading It was right that they should keep that in mind; it was right that they should fully realise the responsible nature of the duty they were called upon to perform, but it would be wrong for them to over-estimate their responsibility, or to feel weighed down by it.
