used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "_Not guilty, your honor!_" The court room was silent for a time before any one stirred.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the reasons, chiefly, was the fact that the plaintiff had failed to produce sufficient evidence to justify a verdict in his favor.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading His grandmother, his corroborating witness, had answered her last call just before she was to start for Chicago to give hers, the most incriminating testimony.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "_Not guilty, your honor!_" The court room was silent for a time before any one stirred.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It had been apparent that the decision would be so; because there were several reasons why the jury was constrained to render such a verdict.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE TRIAL--THE LIE--"AS GUILTY AS HELL!"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It had been apparent that the decision would be so; because there were several reasons why the jury was constrained to render such a verdict.
for the reason that
From this reading It had been apparent that the decision would be so; because there were several reasons why the jury was constrained to render such a verdict.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been apparent that the decision would be so; because there were several reasons why the jury was constrained to render such a verdict.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "_Not guilty, your honor!_" The court room was silent for a time before any one stirred.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading His grandmother, his corroborating witness, had answered her last call just before she was to start for Chicago to give hers, the most incriminating testimony.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading His grandmother, his corroborating witness, had answered her last call just before she was to start for Chicago to give hers, the most incriminating testimony.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading Among the reasons, chiefly, was the fact that the plaintiff had failed to produce sufficient evidence to justify a verdict in his favor.
constrainedadjectiveUS /kənˈstreɪnd/
lacking spontaneity; not natural
From this reading It had been apparent that the decision would be so; because there were several reasons why the jury was constrained to render such a verdict.
corroboratingverbUS /kərˈɑːbəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “corroborate” — establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading His grandmother, his corroborating witness, had answered her last call just before she was to start for Chicago to give hers, the most incriminating testimony.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading "_Not guilty, your honor!_" The court room was silent for a time before any one stirred.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading It had been apparent that the decision would be so; because there were several reasons why the jury was constrained to render such a verdict.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Among the reasons, chiefly, was the fact that the plaintiff had failed to produce sufficient evidence to justify a verdict in his favor.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Among the reasons, chiefly, was the fact that the plaintiff had failed to produce sufficient evidence to justify a verdict in his favor.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Among the reasons, chiefly, was the fact that the plaintiff had failed to produce sufficient evidence to justify a verdict in his favor.
promote over another
From this reading Among the reasons, chiefly, was the fact that the plaintiff had failed to produce sufficient evidence to justify a verdict in his favor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "_Not guilty, your honor!_" The court room was silent for a time before any one stirred.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading His grandmother, his corroborating witness, had answered her last call just before she was to start for Chicago to give hers, the most incriminating testimony.
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading His grandmother, his corroborating witness, had answered her last call just before she was to start for Chicago to give hers, the most incriminating testimony.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading THE TRIAL--THE LIE--"AS GUILTY AS HELL!"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been apparent that the decision would be so; because there were several reasons why the jury was constrained to render such a verdict.
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading THE TRIAL--THE LIE--"AS GUILTY AS HELL!"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His grandmother, his corroborating witness, had answered her last call just before she was to start for Chicago to give hers, the most incriminating testimony.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading His grandmother, his corroborating witness, had answered her last call just before she was to start for Chicago to give hers, the most incriminating testimony.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Among the reasons, chiefly, was the fact that the plaintiff had failed to produce sufficient evidence to justify a verdict in his favor.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading "_Not guilty, your honor!_" The court room was silent for a time before any one stirred.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Among the reasons, chiefly, was the fact that the plaintiff had failed to produce sufficient evidence to justify a verdict in his favor.
incriminatingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkrɪməneɪtɪŋ/
charging or suggestive of guilt or blame
From this reading His grandmother, his corroborating witness, had answered her last call just before she was to start for Chicago to give hers, the most incriminating testimony.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been apparent that the decision would be so; because there were several reasons why the jury was constrained to render such a verdict.
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 It had been apparent that the decision would be so; because there were several reasons why the jury was constrained to render such a verdict.
and nothing more
From this reading His grandmother, his corroborating witness, had answered her last call just before she was to start for Chicago to give hers, the most incriminating testimony.
justifyverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪ/
show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading Among the reasons, chiefly, was the fact that the plaintiff had failed to produce sufficient evidence to justify a verdict in his favor.
immediately past
From this reading His grandmother, his corroborating witness, had answered her last call just before she was to start for Chicago to give hers, the most incriminating testimony.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading THE TRIAL--THE LIE--"AS GUILTY AS HELL!"
used to form the superlative
From this reading His grandmother, his corroborating witness, had answered her last call just before she was to start for Chicago to give hers, the most incriminating testimony.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "_Not guilty, your honor!_" The court room was silent for a time before any one stirred.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "_Not guilty, your honor!_" The court room was silent for a time before any one stirred.
plaintiffnounUS /ˈpleɪntəf/
a person who brings an action in a court of law
From this reading Among the reasons, chiefly, was the fact that the plaintiff had failed to produce sufficient evidence to justify a verdict in his favor.
bring forth or yield
From this reading Among the reasons, chiefly, was the fact that the plaintiff had failed to produce sufficient evidence to justify a verdict in his favor.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It had been apparent that the decision would be so; because there were several reasons why the jury was constrained to render such a verdict.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading It had been apparent that the decision would be so; because there were several reasons why the jury was constrained to render such a verdict.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "_Not guilty, your honor!_" The court room was silent for a time before any one stirred.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It had been apparent that the decision would be so; because there were several reasons why the jury was constrained to render such a verdict.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His grandmother, his corroborating witness, had answered her last call just before she was to start for Chicago to give hers, the most incriminating testimony.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading "_Not guilty, your honor!_" The court room was silent for a time before any one stirred.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It had been apparent that the decision would be so; because there were several reasons why the jury was constrained to render such a verdict.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading His grandmother, his corroborating witness, had answered her last call just before she was to start for Chicago to give hers, the most incriminating testimony.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading "_Not guilty, your honor!_" The court room was silent for a time before any one stirred.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It had been apparent that the decision would be so; because there were several reasons why the jury was constrained to render such a verdict.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Among the reasons, chiefly, was the fact that the plaintiff had failed to produce sufficient evidence to justify a verdict in his favor.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading His grandmother, his corroborating witness, had answered her last call just before she was to start for Chicago to give hers, the most incriminating testimony.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It had been apparent that the decision would be so; because there were several reasons why the jury was constrained to render such a verdict.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRIAL--THE LIE--"AS GUILTY AS HELL!"
in or at that place or location
From this reading It had been apparent that the decision would be so; because there were several reasons why the jury was constrained to render such a verdict.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "_Not guilty, your honor!_" The court room was silent for a time before any one stirred.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It had been apparent that the decision would be so; because there were several reasons why the jury was constrained to render such a verdict.
the act of testing something
From this reading THE TRIAL--THE LIE--"AS GUILTY AS HELL!"
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 It had been apparent that the decision would be so; because there were several reasons why the jury was constrained to render such a verdict.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "_Not guilty, your honor!_" The court room was silent for a time before any one stirred.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It had been apparent that the decision would be so; because there were several reasons why the jury was constrained to render such a verdict.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading It had been apparent that the decision would be so; because there were several reasons why the jury was constrained to render such a verdict.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading His grandmother, his corroborating witness, had answered her last call just before she was to start for Chicago to give hers, the most incriminating testimony.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It had been apparent that the decision would be so; because there were several reasons why the jury was constrained to render such a verdict.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "_Not guilty, your honor!_" The court room was silent for a time before any one stirred.
