Chapter XXXVII · Chapter 37

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

-ing form of “address” — speak to

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

from appearances alone

From this reading His attitude was convincing--and his story straightforward and apparently without a flaw, despite a spirited cross-examination by the State.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Pete spoke quietly and at times with considerable unconscious humor.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading His attitude was convincing--and his story straightforward and apparently without a flaw, despite a spirited cross-examination by the State.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He held back nothing save the name of the man who had killed Brent, positively refusing to divulge Brevoort's name.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward

From this reading He held back nothing save the name of the man who had killed Brent, positively refusing to divulge Brevoort's name.

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From this reading He held back nothing save the name of the man who had killed Brent, positively refusing to divulge Brevoort's name.

of short duration or distance

From this reading The trial was brief, brisk, and marked by no wrangling.

quick and energetic

From this reading The trial was brief, brisk, and marked by no wrangling.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His attitude was convincing--and his story straightforward and apparently without a flaw, despite a spirited cross-examination by the State.

an occurrence of something

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Pete spoke quietly and at times with considerable unconscious humor.

causing one to believe the truth of something

From this reading His attitude was convincing--and his story straightforward and apparently without a flaw, despite a spirited cross-examination by the State.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

(law) close questioning of a hostile witness in a court of law to discredit or throw a new light on the testimony already provided in direct examination

From this reading His attitude was convincing--and his story straightforward and apparently without a flaw, despite a spirited cross-examination by the State.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading His attitude was convincing--and his story straightforward and apparently without a flaw, despite a spirited cross-examination by the State.

make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

From this reading He held back nothing save the name of the man who had killed Brent, positively refusing to divulge Brevoort's name.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

an imperfection in an object or machine

From this reading His attitude was convincing--and his story straightforward and apparently without a flaw, despite a spirited cross-examination by the State.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading He held back nothing save the name of the man who had killed Brent, positively refusing to divulge Brevoort's name.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading Pete spoke quietly and at times with considerable unconscious humor.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

and nothing more

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading He held back nothing save the name of the man who had killed Brent, positively refusing to divulge Brevoort's name.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He held back nothing save the name of the man who had killed Brent, positively refusing to divulge Brevoort's name.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading The trial was brief, brisk, and marked by no wrangling.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He held back nothing save the name of the man who had killed Brent, positively refusing to divulge Brevoort's name.

not any; not one

From this reading The trial was brief, brisk, and marked by no wrangling.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He held back nothing save the name of the man who had killed Brent, positively refusing to divulge Brevoort's name.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

extremely

From this reading He held back nothing save the name of the man who had killed Brent, positively refusing to divulge Brevoort's name.

with low volume

From this reading Pete spoke quietly and at times with considerable unconscious humor.

-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading He held back nothing save the name of the man who had killed Brent, positively refusing to divulge Brevoort's name.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

except for; apart from

From this reading He held back nothing save the name of the man who had killed Brent, positively refusing to divulge Brevoort's name.

express in words

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

in a shrewd manner

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness

From this reading His attitude was convincing--and his story straightforward and apparently without a flaw, despite a spirited cross-examination by the State.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Pete spoke quietly and at times with considerable unconscious humor.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading His attitude was convincing--and his story straightforward and apparently without a flaw, despite a spirited cross-examination by the State.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

free from ambiguity

From this reading His attitude was convincing--and his story straightforward and apparently without a flaw, despite a spirited cross-examination by the State.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Pete spoke quietly and at times with considerable unconscious humor.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He held back nothing save the name of the man who had killed Brent, positively refusing to divulge Brevoort's name.

the act of testing something

From this reading The trial was brief, brisk, and marked by no wrangling.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading Pete spoke quietly and at times with considerable unconscious humor.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

which person or people

From this reading He held back nothing save the name of the man who had killed Brent, positively refusing to divulge Brevoort's name.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Pete spoke quietly and at times with considerable unconscious humor.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading His attitude was convincing--and his story straightforward and apparently without a flaw, despite a spirited cross-examination by the State.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading "OH, SAY TWO THOUSAND" Just one week from the day on which Pete arrived in Sanborn he was sitting in the witness chair, telling an interested judge and jury, and a more than interested attorney for the defense, the story of his life--"every hour of which," the attorney for the defense shrewdly observed in addressing the court, "has had a bearing upon the case."

an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining)

From this reading The trial was brief, brisk, and marked by no wrangling.