Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading In every case, as at the trial of Joseph Nadeau, the man who murdered the timber-merchant, the first prejudice of judge and jury had given way slowly before the deep-seeing mind, which had as rare a power of analysis as for generalisation, and reduced masses of evidence to phrases; and verdicts had been given against all personal prejudice--to be followed outside the court by the old prejudice, the old look askance at the man called Beauty Steele.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading In every case, as at the trial of Joseph Nadeau, the man who murdered the timber-merchant, the first prejudice of judge and jury had given way slowly before the deep-seeing mind, which had as rare a power of analysis as for generalisation, and reduced masses of evidence to phrases; and verdicts had been given against all personal prejudice--to be followed outside the court by the old prejudice, the old look askance at the man called Beauty Steele.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading In every case, as at the trial of Joseph Nadeau, the man who murdered the timber-merchant, the first prejudice of judge and jury had given way slowly before the deep-seeing mind, which had as rare a power of analysis as for generalisation, and reduced masses of evidence to phrases; and verdicts had been given against all personal prejudice--to be followed outside the court by the old prejudice, the old look askance at the man called Beauty Steele.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The few cases he had won so brilliantly since the beginning of his career, he had studied at night in his luxurious bedroom in the white brick house among the maples on the hill.

an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole

From this reading In every case, as at the trial of Joseph Nadeau, the man who murdered the timber-merchant, the first prejudice of judge and jury had given way slowly before the deep-seeing mind, which had as rare a power of analysis as for generalisation, and reduced masses of evidence to phrases; and verdicts had been given against all personal prejudice--to be followed outside the court by the old prejudice, the old look askance at the man called Beauty Steele.

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

From this reading "PEACE, PEACE, AND THERE IS NO PEACE"' The sun was setting by the time Charley was ready to leave his office.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading To him it had made no difference at any time.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Never in his life had he stayed so late in "the halls of industry," as he flippantly called his place of business.

with suspicion or disapproval

From this reading In every case, as at the trial of Joseph Nadeau, the man who murdered the timber-merchant, the first prejudice of judge and jury had given way slowly before the deep-seeing mind, which had as rare a power of analysis as for generalisation, and reduced masses of evidence to phrases; and verdicts had been given against all personal prejudice--to be followed outside the court by the old prejudice, the old look askance at the man called Beauty Steele.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The few cases he had won so brilliantly since the beginning of his career, he had studied at night in his luxurious bedroom in the white brick house among the maples on the hill.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading In every case, as at the trial of Joseph Nadeau, the man who murdered the timber-merchant, the first prejudice of judge and jury had given way slowly before the deep-seeing mind, which had as rare a power of analysis as for generalisation, and reduced masses of evidence to phrases; and verdicts had been given against all personal prejudice--to be followed outside the court by the old prejudice, the old look askance at the man called Beauty Steele.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading In every case, as at the trial of Joseph Nadeau, the man who murdered the timber-merchant, the first prejudice of judge and jury had given way slowly before the deep-seeing mind, which had as rare a power of analysis as for generalisation, and reduced masses of evidence to phrases; and verdicts had been given against all personal prejudice--to be followed outside the court by the old prejudice, the old look askance at the man called Beauty Steele.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading The few cases he had won so brilliantly since the beginning of his career, he had studied at night in his luxurious bedroom in the white brick house among the maples on the hill.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In every case, as at the trial of Joseph Nadeau, the man who murdered the timber-merchant, the first prejudice of judge and jury had given way slowly before the deep-seeing mind, which had as rare a power of analysis as for generalisation, and reduced masses of evidence to phrases; and verdicts had been given against all personal prejudice--to be followed outside the court by the old prejudice, the old look askance at the man called Beauty Steele.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In every case, as at the trial of Joseph Nadeau, the man who murdered the timber-merchant, the first prejudice of judge and jury had given way slowly before the deep-seeing mind, which had as rare a power of analysis as for generalisation, and reduced masses of evidence to phrases; and verdicts had been given against all personal prejudice--to be followed outside the court by the old prejudice, the old look askance at the man called Beauty Steele.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading The few cases he had won so brilliantly since the beginning of his career, he had studied at night in his luxurious bedroom in the white brick house among the maples on the hill.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading The few cases he had won so brilliantly since the beginning of his career, he had studied at night in his luxurious bedroom in the white brick house among the maples on the hill.

with brightness

From this reading The few cases he had won so brilliantly since the beginning of his career, he had studied at night in his luxurious bedroom in the white brick house among the maples on the hill.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Never in his life had he stayed so late in "the halls of industry," as he flippantly called his place of business.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "PEACE, PEACE, AND THERE IS NO PEACE"' The sun was setting by the time Charley was ready to leave his office.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Never in his life had he stayed so late in "the halls of industry," as he flippantly called his place of business.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading The few cases he had won so brilliantly since the beginning of his career, he had studied at night in his luxurious bedroom in the white brick house among the maples on the hill.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In every case, as at the trial of Joseph Nadeau, the man who murdered the timber-merchant, the first prejudice of judge and jury had given way slowly before the deep-seeing mind, which had as rare a power of analysis as for generalisation, and reduced masses of evidence to phrases; and verdicts had been given against all personal prejudice--to be followed outside the court by the old prejudice, the old look askance at the man called Beauty Steele.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading The few cases he had won so brilliantly since the beginning of his career, he had studied at night in his luxurious bedroom in the white brick house among the maples on the hill.

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From this reading "PEACE, PEACE, AND THERE IS NO PEACE"' The sun was setting by the time Charley was ready to leave his office.

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

From this reading In every case, as at the trial of Joseph Nadeau, the man who murdered the timber-merchant, the first prejudice of judge and jury had given way slowly before the deep-seeing mind, which had as rare a power of analysis as for generalisation, and reduced masses of evidence to phrases; and verdicts had been given against all personal prejudice--to be followed outside the court by the old prejudice, the old look askance at the man called Beauty Steele.

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From this reading In every case, as at the trial of Joseph Nadeau, the man who murdered the timber-merchant, the first prejudice of judge and jury had given way slowly before the deep-seeing mind, which had as rare a power of analysis as for generalisation, and reduced masses of evidence to phrases; and verdicts had been given against all personal prejudice--to be followed outside the court by the old prejudice, the old look askance at the man called Beauty Steele.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading To him it had made no difference at any time.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In every case, as at the trial of Joseph Nadeau, the man who murdered the timber-merchant, the first prejudice of judge and jury had given way slowly before the deep-seeing mind, which had as rare a power of analysis as for generalisation, and reduced masses of evidence to phrases; and verdicts had been given against all personal prejudice--to be followed outside the court by the old prejudice, the old look askance at the man called Beauty Steele.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading In every case, as at the trial of Joseph Nadeau, the man who murdered the timber-merchant, the first prejudice of judge and jury had given way slowly before the deep-seeing mind, which had as rare a power of analysis as for generalisation, and reduced masses of evidence to phrases; and verdicts had been given against all personal prejudice--to be followed outside the court by the old prejudice, the old look askance at the man called Beauty Steele.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The few cases he had won so brilliantly since the beginning of his career, he had studied at night in his luxurious bedroom in the white brick house among the maples on the hill.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In every case, as at the trial of Joseph Nadeau, the man who murdered the timber-merchant, the first prejudice of judge and jury had given way slowly before the deep-seeing mind, which had as rare a power of analysis as for generalisation, and reduced masses of evidence to phrases; and verdicts had been given against all personal prejudice--to be followed outside the court by the old prejudice, the old look askance at the man called Beauty Steele.

in a flippant manner

From this reading Never in his life had he stayed so late in "the halls of industry," as he flippantly called his place of business.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading In every case, as at the trial of Joseph Nadeau, the man who murdered the timber-merchant, the first prejudice of judge and jury had given way slowly before the deep-seeing mind, which had as rare a power of analysis as for generalisation, and reduced masses of evidence to phrases; and verdicts had been given against all personal prejudice--to be followed outside the court by the old prejudice, the old look askance at the man called Beauty Steele.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In every case, as at the trial of Joseph Nadeau, the man who murdered the timber-merchant, the first prejudice of judge and jury had given way slowly before the deep-seeing mind, which had as rare a power of analysis as for generalisation, and reduced masses of evidence to phrases; and verdicts had been given against all personal prejudice--to be followed outside the court by the old prejudice, the old look askance at the man called Beauty Steele.

an idea or conclusion having general application

From this reading In every case, as at the trial of Joseph Nadeau, the man who murdered the timber-merchant, the first prejudice of judge and jury had given way slowly before the deep-seeing mind, which had as rare a power of analysis as for generalisation, and reduced masses of evidence to phrases; and verdicts had been given against all personal prejudice--to be followed outside the court by the old prejudice, the old look askance at the man called Beauty Steele.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading In every case, as at the trial of Joseph Nadeau, the man who murdered the timber-merchant, the first prejudice of judge and jury had given way slowly before the deep-seeing mind, which had as rare a power of analysis as for generalisation, and reduced masses of evidence to phrases; and verdicts had been given against all personal prejudice--to be followed outside the court by the old prejudice, the old look askance at the man called Beauty Steele.

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

From this reading Never in his life had he stayed so late in "the halls of industry," as he flippantly called his place of business.

plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Never in his life had he stayed so late in "the halls of industry," as he flippantly called his place of business.

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

From this reading Never in his life had he stayed so late in "the halls of industry," as he flippantly called his place of business.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The few cases he had won so brilliantly since the beginning of his career, he had studied at night in his luxurious bedroom in the white brick house among the maples on the hill.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading To him it had made no difference at any time.

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

From this reading "PEACE, PEACE, AND THERE IS NO PEACE"' The sun was setting by the time Charley was ready to leave his office.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The few cases he had won so brilliantly since the beginning of his career, he had studied at night in his luxurious bedroom in the white brick house among the maples on the hill.

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

From this reading Never in his life had he stayed so late in "the halls of industry," as he flippantly called his place of business.

the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading Never in his life had he stayed so late in "the halls of industry," as he flippantly called his place of business.

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

From this reading "PEACE, PEACE, AND THERE IS NO PEACE"' The sun was setting by the time Charley was ready to leave his office.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading To him it had made no difference at any time.

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading In every case, as at the trial of Joseph Nadeau, the man who murdered the timber-merchant, the first prejudice of judge and jury had given way slowly before the deep-seeing mind, which had as rare a power of analysis as for generalisation, and reduced masses of evidence to phrases; and verdicts had been given against all personal prejudice--to be followed outside the court by the old prejudice, the old look askance at the man called Beauty Steele.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading In every case, as at the trial of Joseph Nadeau, the man who murdered the timber-merchant, the first prejudice of judge and jury had given way slowly before the deep-seeing mind, which had as rare a power of analysis as for generalisation, and reduced masses of evidence to phrases; and verdicts had been given against all personal prejudice--to be followed outside the court by the old prejudice, the old look askance at the man called Beauty Steele.

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

From this reading In every case, as at the trial of Joseph Nadeau, the man who murdered the timber-merchant, the first prejudice of judge and jury had given way slowly before the deep-seeing mind, which had as rare a power of analysis as for generalisation, and reduced masses of evidence to phrases; and verdicts had been given against all personal prejudice--to be followed outside the court by the old prejudice, the old look askance at the man called Beauty Steele.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Never in his life had he stayed so late in "the halls of industry," as he flippantly called his place of business.

go away from a place

From this reading "PEACE, PEACE, AND THERE IS NO PEACE"' The sun was setting by the time Charley was ready to leave his office.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Never in his life had he stayed so late in "the halls of industry," as he flippantly called his place of business.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading In every case, as at the trial of Joseph Nadeau, the man who murdered the timber-merchant, the first prejudice of judge and jury had given way slowly before the deep-seeing mind, which had as rare a power of analysis as for generalisation, and reduced masses of evidence to phrases; and verdicts had been given against all personal prejudice--to be followed outside the court by the old prejudice, the old look askance at the man called Beauty Steele.

displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses

From this reading The few cases he had won so brilliantly since the beginning of his career, he had studied at night in his luxurious bedroom in the white brick house among the maples on the hill.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading To him it had made no difference at any time.

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

From this reading In every case, as at the trial of Joseph Nadeau, the man who murdered the timber-merchant, the first prejudice of judge and jury had given way slowly before the deep-seeing mind, which had as rare a power of analysis as for generalisation, and reduced masses of evidence to phrases; and verdicts had been given against all personal prejudice--to be followed outside the court by the old prejudice, the old look askance at the man called Beauty Steele.

plural of “maple” — wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading The few cases he had won so brilliantly since the beginning of his career, he had studied at night in his luxurious bedroom in the white brick house among the maples on the hill.

the common people generally

From this reading In every case, as at the trial of Joseph Nadeau, the man who murdered the timber-merchant, the first prejudice of judge and jury had given way slowly before the deep-seeing mind, which had as rare a power of analysis as for generalisation, and reduced masses of evidence to phrases; and verdicts had been given against all personal prejudice--to be followed outside the court by the old prejudice, the old look askance at the man called Beauty Steele.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading In every case, as at the trial of Joseph Nadeau, the man who murdered the timber-merchant, the first prejudice of judge and jury had given way slowly before the deep-seeing mind, which had as rare a power of analysis as for generalisation, and reduced masses of evidence to phrases; and verdicts had been given against all personal prejudice--to be followed outside the court by the old prejudice, the old look askance at the man called Beauty Steele.

killed unlawfully

From this reading In every case, as at the trial of Joseph Nadeau, the man who murdered the timber-merchant, the first prejudice of judge and jury had given way slowly before the deep-seeing mind, which had as rare a power of analysis as for generalisation, and reduced masses of evidence to phrases; and verdicts had been given against all personal prejudice--to be followed outside the court by the old prejudice, the old look askance at the man called Beauty Steele.

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From this reading In every case, as at the trial of Joseph Nadeau, the man who murdered the timber-merchant, the first prejudice of judge and jury had given way slowly before the deep-seeing mind, which had as rare a power of analysis as for generalisation, and reduced masses of evidence to phrases; and verdicts had been given against all personal prejudice--to be followed outside the court by the old prejudice, the old look askance at the man called Beauty Steele.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never in his life had he stayed so late in "the halls of industry," as he flippantly called his place of business.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The few cases he had won so brilliantly since the beginning of his career, he had studied at night in his luxurious bedroom in the white brick house among the maples on the hill.

not any; not one

From this reading "PEACE, PEACE, AND THERE IS NO PEACE"' The sun was setting by the time Charley was ready to leave his office.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Never in his life had he stayed so late in "the halls of industry," as he flippantly called his place of business.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading "PEACE, PEACE, AND THERE IS NO PEACE"' The sun was setting by the time Charley was ready to leave his office.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading In every case, as at the trial of Joseph Nadeau, the man who murdered the timber-merchant, the first prejudice of judge and jury had given way slowly before the deep-seeing mind, which had as rare a power of analysis as for generalisation, and reduced masses of evidence to phrases; and verdicts had been given against all personal prejudice--to be followed outside the court by the old prejudice, the old look askance at the man called Beauty Steele.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The few cases he had won so brilliantly since the beginning of his career, he had studied at night in his luxurious bedroom in the white brick house among the maples on the hill.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading In every case, as at the trial of Joseph Nadeau, the man who murdered the timber-merchant, the first prejudice of judge and jury had given way slowly before the deep-seeing mind, which had as rare a power of analysis as for generalisation, and reduced masses of evidence to phrases; and verdicts had been given against all personal prejudice--to be followed outside the court by the old prejudice, the old look askance at the man called Beauty Steele.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading "PEACE, PEACE, AND THERE IS NO PEACE"' The sun was setting by the time Charley was ready to leave his office.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading In every case, as at the trial of Joseph Nadeau, the man who murdered the timber-merchant, the first prejudice of judge and jury had given way slowly before the deep-seeing mind, which had as rare a power of analysis as for generalisation, and reduced masses of evidence to phrases; and verdicts had been given against all personal prejudice--to be followed outside the court by the old prejudice, the old look askance at the man called Beauty Steele.

plural of “phrase” — an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading In every case, as at the trial of Joseph Nadeau, the man who murdered the timber-merchant, the first prejudice of judge and jury had given way slowly before the deep-seeing mind, which had as rare a power of analysis as for generalisation, and reduced masses of evidence to phrases; and verdicts had been given against all personal prejudice--to be followed outside the court by the old prejudice, the old look askance at the man called Beauty Steele.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Never in his life had he stayed so late in "the halls of industry," as he flippantly called his place of business.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading In every case, as at the trial of Joseph Nadeau, the man who murdered the timber-merchant, the first prejudice of judge and jury had given way slowly before the deep-seeing mind, which had as rare a power of analysis as for generalisation, and reduced masses of evidence to phrases; and verdicts had been given against all personal prejudice--to be followed outside the court by the old prejudice, the old look askance at the man called Beauty Steele.

a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

From this reading In every case, as at the trial of Joseph Nadeau, the man who murdered the timber-merchant, the first prejudice of judge and jury had given way slowly before the deep-seeing mind, which had as rare a power of analysis as for generalisation, and reduced masses of evidence to phrases; and verdicts had been given against all personal prejudice--to be followed outside the court by the old prejudice, the old look askance at the man called Beauty Steele.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading In every case, as at the trial of Joseph Nadeau, the man who murdered the timber-merchant, the first prejudice of judge and jury had given way slowly before the deep-seeing mind, which had as rare a power of analysis as for generalisation, and reduced masses of evidence to phrases; and verdicts had been given against all personal prejudice--to be followed outside the court by the old prejudice, the old look askance at the man called Beauty Steele.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading "PEACE, PEACE, AND THERE IS NO PEACE"' The sun was setting by the time Charley was ready to leave his office.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading In every case, as at the trial of Joseph Nadeau, the man who murdered the timber-merchant, the first prejudice of judge and jury had given way slowly before the deep-seeing mind, which had as rare a power of analysis as for generalisation, and reduced masses of evidence to phrases; and verdicts had been given against all personal prejudice--to be followed outside the court by the old prejudice, the old look askance at the man called Beauty Steele.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading "PEACE, PEACE, AND THERE IS NO PEACE"' The sun was setting by the time Charley was ready to leave his office.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The few cases he had won so brilliantly since the beginning of his career, he had studied at night in his luxurious bedroom in the white brick house among the maples on the hill.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading In every case, as at the trial of Joseph Nadeau, the man who murdered the timber-merchant, the first prejudice of judge and jury had given way slowly before the deep-seeing mind, which had as rare a power of analysis as for generalisation, and reduced masses of evidence to phrases; and verdicts had been given against all personal prejudice--to be followed outside the court by the old prejudice, the old look askance at the man called Beauty Steele.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Never in his life had he stayed so late in "the halls of industry," as he flippantly called his place of business.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Never in his life had he stayed so late in "the halls of industry," as he flippantly called his place of business.

English writer (1672-1729)

From this reading In every case, as at the trial of Joseph Nadeau, the man who murdered the timber-merchant, the first prejudice of judge and jury had given way slowly before the deep-seeing mind, which had as rare a power of analysis as for generalisation, and reduced masses of evidence to phrases; and verdicts had been given against all personal prejudice--to be followed outside the court by the old prejudice, the old look askance at the man called Beauty Steele.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading The few cases he had won so brilliantly since the beginning of his career, he had studied at night in his luxurious bedroom in the white brick house among the maples on the hill.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading "PEACE, PEACE, AND THERE IS NO PEACE"' The sun was setting by the time Charley was ready to leave his office.

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

From this reading "PEACE, PEACE, AND THERE IS NO PEACE"' The sun was setting by the time Charley was ready to leave his office.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "PEACE, PEACE, AND THERE IS NO PEACE"' The sun was setting by the time Charley was ready to leave his office.

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From this reading In every case, as at the trial of Joseph Nadeau, the man who murdered the timber-merchant, the first prejudice of judge and jury had given way slowly before the deep-seeing mind, which had as rare a power of analysis as for generalisation, and reduced masses of evidence to phrases; and verdicts had been given against all personal prejudice--to be followed outside the court by the old prejudice, the old look askance at the man called Beauty Steele.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "PEACE, PEACE, AND THERE IS NO PEACE"' The sun was setting by the time Charley was ready to leave his office.

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

From this reading "PEACE, PEACE, AND THERE IS NO PEACE"' The sun was setting by the time Charley was ready to leave his office.

the act of testing something

From this reading In every case, as at the trial of Joseph Nadeau, the man who murdered the timber-merchant, the first prejudice of judge and jury had given way slowly before the deep-seeing mind, which had as rare a power of analysis as for generalisation, and reduced masses of evidence to phrases; and verdicts had been given against all personal prejudice--to be followed outside the court by the old prejudice, the old look askance at the man called Beauty Steele.

plural of “verdict” — (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 In every case, as at the trial of Joseph Nadeau, the man who murdered the timber-merchant, the first prejudice of judge and jury had given way slowly before the deep-seeing mind, which had as rare a power of analysis as for generalisation, and reduced masses of evidence to phrases; and verdicts had been given against all personal prejudice--to be followed outside the court by the old prejudice, the old look askance at the man called Beauty Steele.

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

From this reading "PEACE, PEACE, AND THERE IS NO PEACE"' The sun was setting by the time Charley was ready to leave his office.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In every case, as at the trial of Joseph Nadeau, the man who murdered the timber-merchant, the first prejudice of judge and jury had given way slowly before the deep-seeing mind, which had as rare a power of analysis as for generalisation, and reduced masses of evidence to phrases; and verdicts had been given against all personal prejudice--to be followed outside the court by the old prejudice, the old look askance at the man called Beauty Steele.

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

From this reading In every case, as at the trial of Joseph Nadeau, the man who murdered the timber-merchant, the first prejudice of judge and jury had given way slowly before the deep-seeing mind, which had as rare a power of analysis as for generalisation, and reduced masses of evidence to phrases; and verdicts had been given against all personal prejudice--to be followed outside the court by the old prejudice, the old look askance at the man called Beauty Steele.

a Caucasian

From this reading The few cases he had won so brilliantly since the beginning of his career, he had studied at night in his luxurious bedroom in the white brick house among the maples on the hill.

which person or people

From this reading In every case, as at the trial of Joseph Nadeau, the man who murdered the timber-merchant, the first prejudice of judge and jury had given way slowly before the deep-seeing mind, which had as rare a power of analysis as for generalisation, and reduced masses of evidence to phrases; and verdicts had been given against all personal prejudice--to be followed outside the court by the old prejudice, the old look askance at the man called Beauty Steele.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading The few cases he had won so brilliantly since the beginning of his career, he had studied at night in his luxurious bedroom in the white brick house among the maples on the hill.