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From this reading "My lord, and gentlemen of the jury," he began; "the prisoner at the bar is charged with the wilful murder of John Smith, on the night of Tuesday, February 4."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tilbury, whose proud office it was to act in this capacity, shouted, "Order, there! shut up!" in a loud voice.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Tilbury, whose proud office it was to act in this capacity, shouted, "Order, there! shut up!" in a loud voice.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Wake, who acted as clerk, read out the name of the case, "Regina _versus_ Bolts."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The jury answered to their names and promised to bring in a true verdict.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading The jury answered to their names and promised to bring in a true verdict.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Wake, who acted as clerk, read out the name of the case, "Regina _versus_ Bolts."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "My lord, and gentlemen of the jury," he began; "the prisoner at the bar is charged with the wilful murder of John Smith, on the night of Tuesday, February 4."
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading "My lord, and gentlemen of the jury," he began; "the prisoner at the bar is charged with the wilful murder of John Smith, on the night of Tuesday, February 4."
Barnworth
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From this reading The prisoner was called upon to plead guilty or not guilty, and answered, "Not guilty"; and then Barnworth rose and opened the case for the prosecution.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "My lord, and gentlemen of the jury," he began; "the prisoner at the bar is charged with the wilful murder of John Smith, on the night of Tuesday, February 4."
BoltsnounUS /boʊlts/
plural of “bolt” — a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading Wake, who acted as clerk, read out the name of the case, "Regina _versus_ Bolts."
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The jury answered to their names and promised to bring in a true verdict.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The prisoner was called upon to plead guilty or not guilty, and answered, "Not guilty"; and then Barnworth rose and opened the case for the prosecution.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading Tilbury, whose proud office it was to act in this capacity, shouted, "Order, there! shut up!" in a loud voice.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Wake, who acted as clerk, read out the name of the case, "Regina _versus_ Bolts."
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading "My lord, and gentlemen of the jury," he began; "the prisoner at the bar is charged with the wilful murder of John Smith, on the night of Tuesday, February 4."
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Wake, who acted as clerk, read out the name of the case, "Regina _versus_ Bolts."
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading "My lord, and gentlemen of the jury," he began; "the prisoner at the bar is charged with the wilful murder of John Smith, on the night of Tuesday, February 4."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The prisoner was called upon to plead guilty or not guilty, and answered, "Not guilty"; and then Barnworth rose and opened the case for the prosecution.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "My lord, and gentlemen of the jury," he began; "the prisoner at the bar is charged with the wilful murder of John Smith, on the night of Tuesday, February 4."
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading The prisoner was called upon to plead guilty or not guilty, and answered, "Not guilty"; and then Barnworth rose and opened the case for the prosecution.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "My lord, and gentlemen of the jury," he began; "the prisoner at the bar is charged with the wilful murder of John Smith, on the night of Tuesday, February 4."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tilbury, whose proud office it was to act in this capacity, shouted, "Order, there! shut up!" in a loud voice.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My lord, and gentlemen of the jury," he began; "the prisoner at the bar is charged with the wilful murder of John Smith, on the night of Tuesday, February 4."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Tilbury, whose proud office it was to act in this capacity, shouted, "Order, there! shut up!" in a loud voice.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "My lord, and gentlemen of the jury," he began; "the prisoner at the bar is charged with the wilful murder of John Smith, on the night of Tuesday, February 4."
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 The jury answered to their names and promised to bring in a true verdict.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "My lord, and gentlemen of the jury," he began; "the prisoner at the bar is charged with the wilful murder of John Smith, on the night of Tuesday, February 4."
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Tilbury, whose proud office it was to act in this capacity, shouted, "Order, there! shut up!" in a loud voice.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading "My lord, and gentlemen of the jury," he began; "the prisoner at the bar is charged with the wilful murder of John Smith, on the night of Tuesday, February 4."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My lord, and gentlemen of the jury," he began; "the prisoner at the bar is charged with the wilful murder of John Smith, on the night of Tuesday, February 4."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Wake, who acted as clerk, read out the name of the case, "Regina _versus_ Bolts."
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading The jury answered to their names and promised to bring in a true verdict.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "My lord, and gentlemen of the jury," he began; "the prisoner at the bar is charged with the wilful murder of John Smith, on the night of Tuesday, February 4."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The prisoner was called upon to plead guilty or not guilty, and answered, "Not guilty"; and then Barnworth rose and opened the case for the prosecution.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wake, who acted as clerk, read out the name of the case, "Regina _versus_ Bolts."
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Tilbury, whose proud office it was to act in this capacity, shouted, "Order, there! shut up!" in a loud voice.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "My lord, and gentlemen of the jury," he began; "the prisoner at the bar is charged with the wilful murder of John Smith, on the night of Tuesday, February 4."
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The prisoner was called upon to plead guilty or not guilty, and answered, "Not guilty"; and then Barnworth rose and opened the case for the prosecution.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The prisoner was called upon to plead guilty or not guilty, and answered, "Not guilty"; and then Barnworth rose and opened the case for the prosecution.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Tilbury, whose proud office it was to act in this capacity, shouted, "Order, there! shut up!" in a loud voice.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Wake, who acted as clerk, read out the name of the case, "Regina _versus_ Bolts."
pleadverbUS /pliːd/
appeal or request earnestly
From this reading The prisoner was called upon to plead guilty or not guilty, and answered, "Not guilty"; and then Barnworth rose and opened the case for the prosecution.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The prisoner was called upon to plead guilty or not guilty, and answered, "Not guilty"; and then Barnworth rose and opened the case for the prosecution.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The jury answered to their names and promised to bring in a true verdict.
prosecutionnounUS /ˌprɑːsəˈkjuːʃən/
the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
From this reading The prisoner was called upon to plead guilty or not guilty, and answered, "Not guilty"; and then Barnworth rose and opened the case for the prosecution.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Tilbury, whose proud office it was to act in this capacity, shouted, "Order, there! shut up!" in a loud voice.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Wake, who acted as clerk, read out the name of the case, "Regina _versus_ Bolts."
ReginanounUS /rɪˈdʒiːnə/
the provincial capital of Saskatchewan
From this reading Wake, who acted as clerk, read out the name of the case, "Regina _versus_ Bolts."
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The prisoner was called upon to plead guilty or not guilty, and answered, "Not guilty"; and then Barnworth rose and opened the case for the prosecution.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Tilbury, whose proud office it was to act in this capacity, shouted, "Order, there! shut up!" in a loud voice.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Tilbury, whose proud office it was to act in this capacity, shouted, "Order, there! shut up!" in a loud voice.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading "My lord, and gentlemen of the jury," he began; "the prisoner at the bar is charged with the wilful murder of John Smith, on the night of Tuesday, February 4."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Wake, who acted as clerk, read out the name of the case, "Regina _versus_ Bolts."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The jury answered to their names and promised to bring in a true verdict.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The prisoner was called upon to plead guilty or not guilty, and answered, "Not guilty"; and then Barnworth rose and opened the case for the prosecution.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Tilbury, whose proud office it was to act in this capacity, shouted, "Order, there! shut up!" in a loud voice.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Tilbury, whose proud office it was to act in this capacity, shouted, "Order, there! shut up!" in a loud voice.
Tilbury
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From this reading Tilbury, whose proud office it was to act in this capacity, shouted, "Order, there! shut up!" in a loud voice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tilbury, whose proud office it was to act in this capacity, shouted, "Order, there! shut up!" in a loud voice.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The jury answered to their names and promised to bring in a true verdict.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading "My lord, and gentlemen of the jury," he began; "the prisoner at the bar is charged with the wilful murder of John Smith, on the night of Tuesday, February 4."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Tilbury, whose proud office it was to act in this capacity, shouted, "Order, there! shut up!" in a loud voice.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The prisoner was called upon to plead guilty or not guilty, and answered, "Not guilty"; and then Barnworth rose and opened the case for the prosecution.
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 The jury answered to their names and promised to bring in a true verdict.
versus
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From this reading Wake, who acted as clerk, read out the name of the case, "Regina _versus_ Bolts."
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Tilbury, whose proud office it was to act in this capacity, shouted, "Order, there! shut up!" in a loud voice.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Wake, who acted as clerk, read out the name of the case, "Regina _versus_ Bolts."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tilbury, whose proud office it was to act in this capacity, shouted, "Order, there! shut up!" in a loud voice.
which person or people
From this reading Wake, who acted as clerk, read out the name of the case, "Regina _versus_ Bolts."
belonging to which person
From this reading Tilbury, whose proud office it was to act in this capacity, shouted, "Order, there! shut up!" in a loud voice.
wilfuladjective
done by design
From this reading "My lord, and gentlemen of the jury," he began; "the prisoner at the bar is charged with the wilful murder of John Smith, on the night of Tuesday, February 4."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "My lord, and gentlemen of the jury," he began; "the prisoner at the bar is charged with the wilful murder of John Smith, on the night of Tuesday, February 4."
