adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He has some discreditable ways, though he has not a monopoly of them, because he cannot get entirely rid of vexatious Christian competition.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading We have seen that he seldom transgresses the laws against crimes of violence.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Indeed, his dealings with courts are almost restricted to matters connected with commerce.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He has a reputation for various small forms of cheating, and for practising oppressive usury, and for burning himself out to get the insurance, and for arranging cunning contracts which leave him an exit but lock the other man in, and for smart evasions which find him safe and comfortable just within the strict letter of the law, when court and jury know very well that he has violated the spirit of it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He has a reputation for various small forms of cheating, and for practising oppressive usury, and for burning himself out to get the insurance, and for arranging cunning contracts which leave him an exit but lock the other man in, and for smart evasions which find him safe and comfortable just within the strict letter of the law, when court and jury know very well that he has violated the spirit of it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Indeed, his dealings with courts are almost restricted to matters connected with commerce.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading He has a reputation for various small forms of cheating, and for practising oppressive usury, and for burning himself out to get the insurance, and for arranging cunning contracts which leave him an exit but lock the other man in, and for smart evasions which find him safe and comfortable just within the strict letter of the law, when court and jury know very well that he has violated the spirit of it.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading He has some discreditable ways, though he has not a monopoly of them, because he cannot get entirely rid of vexatious Christian competition.
burningnounUS /ˈbɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of burning something
From this reading He has a reputation for various small forms of cheating, and for practising oppressive usury, and for burning himself out to get the insurance, and for arranging cunning contracts which leave him an exit but lock the other man in, and for smart evasions which find him safe and comfortable just within the strict letter of the law, when court and jury know very well that he has violated the spirit of it.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He has a reputation for various small forms of cheating, and for practising oppressive usury, and for burning himself out to get the insurance, and for arranging cunning contracts which leave him an exit but lock the other man in, and for smart evasions which find him safe and comfortable just within the strict letter of the law, when court and jury know very well that he has violated the spirit of it.
cannot
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From this reading He has some discreditable ways, though he has not a monopoly of them, because he cannot get entirely rid of vexatious Christian competition.
cheatingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃiːtɪŋ/
not faithful to a spouse or lover
From this reading He has a reputation for various small forms of cheating, and for practising oppressive usury, and for burning himself out to get the insurance, and for arranging cunning contracts which leave him an exit but lock the other man in, and for smart evasions which find him safe and comfortable just within the strict letter of the law, when court and jury know very well that he has violated the spirit of it.
ChristianadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪstʃən/
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading He has some discreditable ways, though he has not a monopoly of them, because he cannot get entirely rid of vexatious Christian competition.
comfortableadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading He has a reputation for various small forms of cheating, and for practising oppressive usury, and for burning himself out to get the insurance, and for arranging cunning contracts which leave him an exit but lock the other man in, and for smart evasions which find him safe and comfortable just within the strict letter of the law, when court and jury know very well that he has violated the spirit of it.
commercenounUS /ˈkɑːmərs/
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
From this reading Indeed, his dealings with courts are almost restricted to matters connected with commerce.
competitionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/
a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers
From this reading He has some discreditable ways, though he has not a monopoly of them, because he cannot get entirely rid of vexatious Christian competition.
connectedadjectiveUS /kəˈnektɪd/
being joined in close association
From this reading Indeed, his dealings with courts are almost restricted to matters connected with commerce.
contractsnounUS /ˈkɑːntrækts/
plural of “contract” — a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
From this reading He has a reputation for various small forms of cheating, and for practising oppressive usury, and for burning himself out to get the insurance, and for arranging cunning contracts which leave him an exit but lock the other man in, and for smart evasions which find him safe and comfortable just within the strict letter of the law, when court and jury know very well that he has violated the spirit of it.
courtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading He has a reputation for various small forms of cheating, and for practising oppressive usury, and for burning himself out to get the insurance, and for arranging cunning contracts which leave him an exit but lock the other man in, and for smart evasions which find him safe and comfortable just within the strict letter of the law, when court and jury know very well that he has violated the spirit of it.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Indeed, his dealings with courts are almost restricted to matters connected with commerce.
crimesnounUS /kraɪmz/
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading We have seen that he seldom transgresses the laws against crimes of violence.
cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading He has a reputation for various small forms of cheating, and for practising oppressive usury, and for burning himself out to get the insurance, and for arranging cunning contracts which leave him an exit but lock the other man in, and for smart evasions which find him safe and comfortable just within the strict letter of the law, when court and jury know very well that he has violated the spirit of it.
dealingsnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋz/
social or verbal interchange (usually followed by “with”)
From this reading Indeed, his dealings with courts are almost restricted to matters connected with commerce.
discreditableadjective
tending to bring discredit or disrepute; blameworthy
From this reading He has some discreditable ways, though he has not a monopoly of them, because he cannot get entirely rid of vexatious Christian competition.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He has some discreditable ways, though he has not a monopoly of them, because he cannot get entirely rid of vexatious Christian competition.
evasionsnounUS /ɪˈveɪʒənz/
plural of “evasion” — a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth
From this reading He has a reputation for various small forms of cheating, and for practising oppressive usury, and for burning himself out to get the insurance, and for arranging cunning contracts which leave him an exit but lock the other man in, and for smart evasions which find him safe and comfortable just within the strict letter of the law, when court and jury know very well that he has violated the spirit of it.
exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading He has a reputation for various small forms of cheating, and for practising oppressive usury, and for burning himself out to get the insurance, and for arranging cunning contracts which leave him an exit but lock the other man in, and for smart evasions which find him safe and comfortable just within the strict letter of the law, when court and jury know very well that he has violated the spirit of it.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He has a reputation for various small forms of cheating, and for practising oppressive usury, and for burning himself out to get the insurance, and for arranging cunning contracts which leave him an exit but lock the other man in, and for smart evasions which find him safe and comfortable just within the strict letter of the law, when court and jury know very well that he has violated the spirit of it.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He has a reputation for various small forms of cheating, and for practising oppressive usury, and for burning himself out to get the insurance, and for arranging cunning contracts which leave him an exit but lock the other man in, and for smart evasions which find him safe and comfortable just within the strict letter of the law, when court and jury know very well that he has violated the spirit of it.
formsnounUS /fɔːrmz/
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He has a reputation for various small forms of cheating, and for practising oppressive usury, and for burning himself out to get the insurance, and for arranging cunning contracts which leave him an exit but lock the other man in, and for smart evasions which find him safe and comfortable just within the strict letter of the law, when court and jury know very well that he has violated the spirit of it.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He has some discreditable ways, though he has not a monopoly of them, because he cannot get entirely rid of vexatious Christian competition.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Jew has his other side.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have seen that he seldom transgresses the laws against crimes of violence.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has some discreditable ways, though he has not a monopoly of them, because he cannot get entirely rid of vexatious Christian competition.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He has a reputation for various small forms of cheating, and for practising oppressive usury, and for burning himself out to get the insurance, and for arranging cunning contracts which leave him an exit but lock the other man in, and for smart evasions which find him safe and comfortable just within the strict letter of the law, when court and jury know very well that he has violated the spirit of it.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He has a reputation for various small forms of cheating, and for practising oppressive usury, and for burning himself out to get the insurance, and for arranging cunning contracts which leave him an exit but lock the other man in, and for smart evasions which find him safe and comfortable just within the strict letter of the law, when court and jury know very well that he has violated the spirit of it.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Jew has his other side.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He has a reputation for various small forms of cheating, and for practising oppressive usury, and for burning himself out to get the insurance, and for arranging cunning contracts which leave him an exit but lock the other man in, and for smart evasions which find him safe and comfortable just within the strict letter of the law, when court and jury know very well that he has violated the spirit of it.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, his dealings with courts are almost restricted to matters connected with commerce.
insurancenounUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊrəns/
promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company
From this reading He has a reputation for various small forms of cheating, and for practising oppressive usury, and for burning himself out to get the insurance, and for arranging cunning contracts which leave him an exit but lock the other man in, and for smart evasions which find him safe and comfortable just within the strict letter of the law, when court and jury know very well that he has violated the spirit of it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He has a reputation for various small forms of cheating, and for practising oppressive usury, and for burning himself out to get the insurance, and for arranging cunning contracts which leave him an exit but lock the other man in, and for smart evasions which find him safe and comfortable just within the strict letter of the law, when court and jury know very well that he has violated the spirit of it.
JewnounUS /dʒuː/
a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading The Jew has his other side.
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 He has a reputation for various small forms of cheating, and for practising oppressive usury, and for burning himself out to get the insurance, and for arranging cunning contracts which leave him an exit but lock the other man in, and for smart evasions which find him safe and comfortable just within the strict letter of the law, when court and jury know very well that he has violated the spirit of it.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading He has a reputation for various small forms of cheating, and for practising oppressive usury, and for burning himself out to get the insurance, and for arranging cunning contracts which leave him an exit but lock the other man in, and for smart evasions which find him safe and comfortable just within the strict letter of the law, when court and jury know very well that he has violated the spirit of it.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He has a reputation for various small forms of cheating, and for practising oppressive usury, and for burning himself out to get the insurance, and for arranging cunning contracts which leave him an exit but lock the other man in, and for smart evasions which find him safe and comfortable just within the strict letter of the law, when court and jury know very well that he has violated the spirit of it.
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading He has a reputation for various small forms of cheating, and for practising oppressive usury, and for burning himself out to get the insurance, and for arranging cunning contracts which leave him an exit but lock the other man in, and for smart evasions which find him safe and comfortable just within the strict letter of the law, when court and jury know very well that he has violated the spirit of it.
lawsnounUS /lɔːz/
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading We have seen that he seldom transgresses the laws against crimes of violence.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading He has a reputation for various small forms of cheating, and for practising oppressive usury, and for burning himself out to get the insurance, and for arranging cunning contracts which leave him an exit but lock the other man in, and for smart evasions which find him safe and comfortable just within the strict letter of the law, when court and jury know very well that he has violated the spirit of it.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading He has a reputation for various small forms of cheating, and for practising oppressive usury, and for burning himself out to get the insurance, and for arranging cunning contracts which leave him an exit but lock the other man in, and for smart evasions which find him safe and comfortable just within the strict letter of the law, when court and jury know very well that he has violated the spirit of it.
lockverbUS /lɑːk/
fasten with a lock
From this reading He has a reputation for various small forms of cheating, and for practising oppressive usury, and for burning himself out to get the insurance, and for arranging cunning contracts which leave him an exit but lock the other man in, and for smart evasions which find him safe and comfortable just within the strict letter of the law, when court and jury know very well that he has violated the spirit of it.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He has a reputation for various small forms of cheating, and for practising oppressive usury, and for burning himself out to get the insurance, and for arranging cunning contracts which leave him an exit but lock the other man in, and for smart evasions which find him safe and comfortable just within the strict letter of the law, when court and jury know very well that he has violated the spirit of it.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Indeed, his dealings with courts are almost restricted to matters connected with commerce.
monopolynounUS /məˈnɑːpəli/
(economics) a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller
From this reading He has some discreditable ways, though he has not a monopoly of them, because he cannot get entirely rid of vexatious Christian competition.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He has some discreditable ways, though he has not a monopoly of them, because he cannot get entirely rid of vexatious Christian competition.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He has some discreditable ways, though he has not a monopoly of them, because he cannot get entirely rid of vexatious Christian competition.
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading He has a reputation for various small forms of cheating, and for practising oppressive usury, and for burning himself out to get the insurance, and for arranging cunning contracts which leave him an exit but lock the other man in, and for smart evasions which find him safe and comfortable just within the strict letter of the law, when court and jury know very well that he has violated the spirit of it.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The Jew has his other side.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He has a reputation for various small forms of cheating, and for practising oppressive usury, and for burning himself out to get the insurance, and for arranging cunning contracts which leave him an exit but lock the other man in, and for smart evasions which find him safe and comfortable just within the strict letter of the law, when court and jury know very well that he has violated the spirit of it.
practising
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He has a reputation for various small forms of cheating, and for practising oppressive usury, and for burning himself out to get the insurance, and for arranging cunning contracts which leave him an exit but lock the other man in, and for smart evasions which find him safe and comfortable just within the strict letter of the law, when court and jury know very well that he has violated the spirit of it.
reputationnounUS /ˌrepjəˈteɪʃən/
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading He has a reputation for various small forms of cheating, and for practising oppressive usury, and for burning himself out to get the insurance, and for arranging cunning contracts which leave him an exit but lock the other man in, and for smart evasions which find him safe and comfortable just within the strict letter of the law, when court and jury know very well that he has violated the spirit of it.
restrictedadjectiveUS /riˈstrɪktəd/
subject to restriction or subjected to restriction
From this reading Indeed, his dealings with courts are almost restricted to matters connected with commerce.
ridverbUS /rɪd/
relieve from
From this reading He has some discreditable ways, though he has not a monopoly of them, because he cannot get entirely rid of vexatious Christian competition.
safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading He has a reputation for various small forms of cheating, and for practising oppressive usury, and for burning himself out to get the insurance, and for arranging cunning contracts which leave him an exit but lock the other man in, and for smart evasions which find him safe and comfortable just within the strict letter of the law, when court and jury know very well that he has violated the spirit of it.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We have seen that he seldom transgresses the laws against crimes of violence.
seldomadverbUS /ˈseldəm/
not often
From this reading We have seen that he seldom transgresses the laws against crimes of violence.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The Jew has his other side.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He has a reputation for various small forms of cheating, and for practising oppressive usury, and for burning himself out to get the insurance, and for arranging cunning contracts which leave him an exit but lock the other man in, and for smart evasions which find him safe and comfortable just within the strict letter of the law, when court and jury know very well that he has violated the spirit of it.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading He has a reputation for various small forms of cheating, and for practising oppressive usury, and for burning himself out to get the insurance, and for arranging cunning contracts which leave him an exit but lock the other man in, and for smart evasions which find him safe and comfortable just within the strict letter of the law, when court and jury know very well that he has violated the spirit of it.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He has some discreditable ways, though he has not a monopoly of them, because he cannot get entirely rid of vexatious Christian competition.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading He has a reputation for various small forms of cheating, and for practising oppressive usury, and for burning himself out to get the insurance, and for arranging cunning contracts which leave him an exit but lock the other man in, and for smart evasions which find him safe and comfortable just within the strict letter of the law, when court and jury know very well that he has violated the spirit of it.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading He has a reputation for various small forms of cheating, and for practising oppressive usury, and for burning himself out to get the insurance, and for arranging cunning contracts which leave him an exit but lock the other man in, and for smart evasions which find him safe and comfortable just within the strict letter of the law, when court and jury know very well that he has violated the spirit of it.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We have seen that he seldom transgresses the laws against crimes of violence.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Jew has his other side.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He has some discreditable ways, though he has not a monopoly of them, because he cannot get entirely rid of vexatious Christian competition.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He has some discreditable ways, though he has not a monopoly of them, because he cannot get entirely rid of vexatious Christian competition.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Indeed, his dealings with courts are almost restricted to matters connected with commerce.
transgressesverbUS /trænzˈɡresɪs/
third-person singular of “transgress” — act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading We have seen that he seldom transgresses the laws against crimes of violence.
usurynounUS /ˈjuːʒəri/
an exorbitant or unlawful rate of interest
From this reading He has a reputation for various small forms of cheating, and for practising oppressive usury, and for burning himself out to get the insurance, and for arranging cunning contracts which leave him an exit but lock the other man in, and for smart evasions which find him safe and comfortable just within the strict letter of the law, when court and jury know very well that he has violated the spirit of it.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading He has a reputation for various small forms of cheating, and for practising oppressive usury, and for burning himself out to get the insurance, and for arranging cunning contracts which leave him an exit but lock the other man in, and for smart evasions which find him safe and comfortable just within the strict letter of the law, when court and jury know very well that he has violated the spirit of it.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading He has a reputation for various small forms of cheating, and for practising oppressive usury, and for burning himself out to get the insurance, and for arranging cunning contracts which leave him an exit but lock the other man in, and for smart evasions which find him safe and comfortable just within the strict letter of the law, when court and jury know very well that he has violated the spirit of it.
vexatiousadjectiveUS /vekˈseɪʃəs/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading He has some discreditable ways, though he has not a monopoly of them, because he cannot get entirely rid of vexatious Christian competition.
violatedadjectiveUS /ˈvaɪəleɪtɪd/
treated irreverently or sacrilegiously
From this reading He has a reputation for various small forms of cheating, and for practising oppressive usury, and for burning himself out to get the insurance, and for arranging cunning contracts which leave him an exit but lock the other man in, and for smart evasions which find him safe and comfortable just within the strict letter of the law, when court and jury know very well that he has violated the spirit of it.
violencenounUS /ˈvaɪələns/
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading We have seen that he seldom transgresses the laws against crimes of violence.
waysnounUS /weɪz/
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading He has some discreditable ways, though he has not a monopoly of them, because he cannot get entirely rid of vexatious Christian competition.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have seen that he seldom transgresses the laws against crimes of violence.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He has a reputation for various small forms of cheating, and for practising oppressive usury, and for burning himself out to get the insurance, and for arranging cunning contracts which leave him an exit but lock the other man in, and for smart evasions which find him safe and comfortable just within the strict letter of the law, when court and jury know very well that he has violated the spirit of it.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He has a reputation for various small forms of cheating, and for practising oppressive usury, and for burning himself out to get the insurance, and for arranging cunning contracts which leave him an exit but lock the other man in, and for smart evasions which find him safe and comfortable just within the strict letter of the law, when court and jury know very well that he has violated the spirit of it.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He has a reputation for various small forms of cheating, and for practising oppressive usury, and for burning himself out to get the insurance, and for arranging cunning contracts which leave him an exit but lock the other man in, and for smart evasions which find him safe and comfortable just within the strict letter of the law, when court and jury know very well that he has violated the spirit of it.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Indeed, his dealings with courts are almost restricted to matters connected with commerce.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He has a reputation for various small forms of cheating, and for practising oppressive usury, and for burning himself out to get the insurance, and for arranging cunning contracts which leave him an exit but lock the other man in, and for smart evasions which find him safe and comfortable just within the strict letter of the law, when court and jury know very well that he has violated the spirit of it.
