Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading Twice, while he had waited the summons that must call him to face his ordeal, the attorney who was to defend him had come over into Kentucky for conference, and it was to the professional advice of this lawyer, almost clairvoyant in his understanding of jury-box psychology, that Dorothy had at last yielded.

(law) a defense by an accused person purporting to show that he or she could not have committed the crime in question

From this reading "Juries are presumed to be all logic; in fact, they are two-thirds emotion--and if you appear for the first time in that courtroom at precisely the right moment with your youth and wholesomeness and loyalty, your arrival will do more for your husband than anything short of an alibi.

(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 Parish Thornton had used all his persuasion to prevent Dorothy's going with him to Virginia.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Twice, while he had waited the summons that must call him to face his ordeal, the attorney who was to defend him had come over into Kentucky for conference, and it was to the professional advice of this lawyer, almost clairvoyant in his understanding of jury-box psychology, that Dorothy had at last yielded.

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

From this reading "Juries are presumed to be all logic; in fact, they are two-thirds emotion--and if you appear for the first time in that courtroom at precisely the right moment with your youth and wholesomeness and loyalty, your arrival will do more for your husband than anything short of an alibi.

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

From this reading Twice, while he had waited the summons that must call him to face his ordeal, the attorney who was to defend him had come over into Kentucky for conference, and it was to the professional advice of this lawyer, almost clairvoyant in his understanding of jury-box psychology, that Dorothy had at last yielded.

any thing at all

From this reading "Juries are presumed to be all logic; in fact, they are two-thirds emotion--and if you appear for the first time in that courtroom at precisely the right moment with your youth and wholesomeness and loyalty, your arrival will do more for your husband than anything short of an alibi.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "Juries are presumed to be all logic; in fact, they are two-thirds emotion--and if you appear for the first time in that courtroom at precisely the right moment with your youth and wholesomeness and loyalty, your arrival will do more for your husband than anything short of an alibi.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "Juries are presumed to be all logic; in fact, they are two-thirds emotion--and if you appear for the first time in that courtroom at precisely the right moment with your youth and wholesomeness and loyalty, your arrival will do more for your husband than anything short of an alibi.

past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments

From this reading He had argued that the solace of feeling her presence in the courtroom would hardly compensate for the unnerving effect of knowing that the batteries of the prosecution were raining direct fire on her as well as on himself.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading "Juries are presumed to be all logic; in fact, they are two-thirds emotion--and if you appear for the first time in that courtroom at precisely the right moment with your youth and wholesomeness and loyalty, your arrival will do more for your husband than anything short of an alibi.

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

From this reading He had argued that the solace of feeling her presence in the courtroom would hardly compensate for the unnerving effect of knowing that the batteries of the prosecution were raining direct fire on her as well as on himself.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Twice, while he had waited the summons that must call him to face his ordeal, the attorney who was to defend him had come over into Kentucky for conference, and it was to the professional advice of this lawyer, almost clairvoyant in his understanding of jury-box psychology, that Dorothy had at last yielded.

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

From this reading Twice, while he had waited the summons that must call him to face his ordeal, the attorney who was to defend him had come over into Kentucky for conference, and it was to the professional advice of this lawyer, almost clairvoyant in his understanding of jury-box psychology, that Dorothy had at last yielded.

plural of “battery” — group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place

From this reading He had argued that the solace of feeling her presence in the courtroom would hardly compensate for the unnerving effect of knowing that the batteries of the prosecution were raining direct fire on her as well as on himself.

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

From this reading "Juries are presumed to be all logic; in fact, they are two-thirds emotion--and if you appear for the first time in that courtroom at precisely the right moment with your youth and wholesomeness and loyalty, your arrival will do more for your husband than anything short of an alibi.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Twice, while he had waited the summons that must call him to face his ordeal, the attorney who was to defend him had come over into Kentucky for conference, and it was to the professional advice of this lawyer, almost clairvoyant in his understanding of jury-box psychology, that Dorothy had at last yielded.

perceiving things beyond the natural range of the senses

From this reading Twice, while he had waited the summons that must call him to face his ordeal, the attorney who was to defend him had come over into Kentucky for conference, and it was to the professional advice of this lawyer, almost clairvoyant in his understanding of jury-box psychology, that Dorothy had at last yielded.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Twice, while he had waited the summons that must call him to face his ordeal, the attorney who was to defend him had come over into Kentucky for conference, and it was to the professional advice of this lawyer, almost clairvoyant in his understanding of jury-box psychology, that Dorothy had at last yielded.

adjust for

From this reading He had argued that the solace of feeling her presence in the courtroom would hardly compensate for the unnerving effect of knowing that the batteries of the prosecution were raining direct fire on her as well as on himself.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading Twice, while he had waited the summons that must call him to face his ordeal, the attorney who was to defend him had come over into Kentucky for conference, and it was to the professional advice of this lawyer, almost clairvoyant in his understanding of jury-box psychology, that Dorothy had at last yielded.

a room in which a lawcourt sits

From this reading He had argued that the solace of feeling her presence in the courtroom would hardly compensate for the unnerving effect of knowing that the batteries of the prosecution were raining direct fire on her as well as on himself.

argue or speak in defense of

From this reading Twice, while he had waited the summons that must call him to face his ordeal, the attorney who was to defend him had come over into Kentucky for conference, and it was to the professional advice of this lawyer, almost clairvoyant in his understanding of jury-box psychology, that Dorothy had at last yielded.

command with authority

From this reading He had argued that the solace of feeling her presence in the courtroom would hardly compensate for the unnerving effect of knowing that the batteries of the prosecution were raining direct fire on her as well as on himself.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Juries are presumed to be all logic; in fact, they are two-thirds emotion--and if you appear for the first time in that courtroom at precisely the right moment with your youth and wholesomeness and loyalty, your arrival will do more for your husband than anything short of an alibi.

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From this reading Twice, while he had waited the summons that must call him to face his ordeal, the attorney who was to defend him had come over into Kentucky for conference, and it was to the professional advice of this lawyer, almost clairvoyant in his understanding of jury-box psychology, that Dorothy had at last yielded.

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From this reading Parish Thornton had used all his persuasion to prevent Dorothy's going with him to Virginia.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He had argued that the solace of feeling her presence in the courtroom would hardly compensate for the unnerving effect of knowing that the batteries of the prosecution were raining direct fire on her as well as on himself.

any strong feeling

From this reading "Juries are presumed to be all logic; in fact, they are two-thirds emotion--and if you appear for the first time in that courtroom at precisely the right moment with your youth and wholesomeness and loyalty, your arrival will do more for your husband than anything short of an alibi.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Twice, while he had waited the summons that must call him to face his ordeal, the attorney who was to defend him had come over into Kentucky for conference, and it was to the professional advice of this lawyer, almost clairvoyant in his understanding of jury-box psychology, that Dorothy had at last yielded.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading "Juries are presumed to be all logic; in fact, they are two-thirds emotion--and if you appear for the first time in that courtroom at precisely the right moment with your youth and wholesomeness and loyalty, your arrival will do more for your husband than anything short of an alibi.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading He had argued that the solace of feeling her presence in the courtroom would hardly compensate for the unnerving effect of knowing that the batteries of the prosecution were raining direct fire on her as well as on himself.

start firing a weapon

From this reading He had argued that the solace of feeling her presence in the courtroom would hardly compensate for the unnerving effect of knowing that the batteries of the prosecution were raining direct fire on her as well as on himself.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "Juries are presumed to be all logic; in fact, they are two-thirds emotion--and if you appear for the first time in that courtroom at precisely the right moment with your youth and wholesomeness and loyalty, your arrival will do more for your husband than anything short of an alibi.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had argued that the solace of feeling her presence in the courtroom would hardly compensate for the unnerving effect of knowing that the batteries of the prosecution were raining direct fire on her as well as on himself.

the act of departing

From this reading Parish Thornton had used all his persuasion to prevent Dorothy's going with him to Virginia.

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

From this reading Parish Thornton had used all his persuasion to prevent Dorothy's going with him to Virginia.

only a very short time before

From this reading He had argued that the solace of feeling her presence in the courtroom would hardly compensate for the unnerving effect of knowing that the batteries of the prosecution were raining direct fire on her as well as on himself.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "We'll want to have you there later on," he had told the wife.

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

From this reading He had argued that the solace of feeling her presence in the courtroom would hardly compensate for the unnerving effect of knowing that the batteries of the prosecution were raining direct fire on her as well as on himself.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He had argued that the solace of feeling her presence in the courtroom would hardly compensate for the unnerving effect of knowing that the batteries of the prosecution were raining direct fire on her as well as on himself.

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

From this reading Parish Thornton had used all his persuasion to prevent Dorothy's going with him to Virginia.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He had argued that the solace of feeling her presence in the courtroom would hardly compensate for the unnerving effect of knowing that the batteries of the prosecution were raining direct fire on her as well as on himself.

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

From this reading Parish Thornton had used all his persuasion to prevent Dorothy's going with him to Virginia.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading "Juries are presumed to be all logic; in fact, they are two-thirds emotion--and if you appear for the first time in that courtroom at precisely the right moment with your youth and wholesomeness and loyalty, your arrival will do more for your husband than anything short of an alibi.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Juries are presumed to be all logic; in fact, they are two-thirds emotion--and if you appear for the first time in that courtroom at precisely the right moment with your youth and wholesomeness and loyalty, your arrival will do more for your husband than anything short of an alibi.

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

From this reading He had argued that the solace of feeling her presence in the courtroom would hardly compensate for the unnerving effect of knowing that the batteries of the prosecution were raining direct fire on her as well as on himself.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Twice, while he had waited the summons that must call him to face his ordeal, the attorney who was to defend him had come over into Kentucky for conference, and it was to the professional advice of this lawyer, almost clairvoyant in his understanding of jury-box psychology, that Dorothy had at last yielded.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Twice, while he had waited the summons that must call him to face his ordeal, the attorney who was to defend him had come over into Kentucky for conference, and it was to the professional advice of this lawyer, almost clairvoyant in his understanding of jury-box psychology, that Dorothy had at last yielded.

plural of “jury” — a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

From this reading "Juries are presumed to be all logic; in fact, they are two-thirds emotion--and if you appear for the first time in that courtroom at precisely the right moment with your youth and wholesomeness and loyalty, your arrival will do more for your husband than anything short of an alibi.

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From this reading Twice, while he had waited the summons that must call him to face his ordeal, the attorney who was to defend him had come over into Kentucky for conference, and it was to the professional advice of this lawyer, almost clairvoyant in his understanding of jury-box psychology, that Dorothy had at last yielded.

a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses

From this reading Twice, while he had waited the summons that must call him to face his ordeal, the attorney who was to defend him had come over into Kentucky for conference, and it was to the professional advice of this lawyer, almost clairvoyant in his understanding of jury-box psychology, that Dorothy had at last yielded.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading He had argued that the solace of feeling her presence in the courtroom would hardly compensate for the unnerving effect of knowing that the batteries of the prosecution were raining direct fire on her as well as on himself.

immediately past

From this reading Twice, while he had waited the summons that must call him to face his ordeal, the attorney who was to defend him had come over into Kentucky for conference, and it was to the professional advice of this lawyer, almost clairvoyant in his understanding of jury-box psychology, that Dorothy had at last yielded.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading "We'll want to have you there later on," he had told the wife.

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

From this reading Twice, while he had waited the summons that must call him to face his ordeal, the attorney who was to defend him had come over into Kentucky for conference, and it was to the professional advice of this lawyer, almost clairvoyant in his understanding of jury-box psychology, that Dorothy had at last yielded.

the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference

From this reading "Juries are presumed to be all logic; in fact, they are two-thirds emotion--and if you appear for the first time in that courtroom at precisely the right moment with your youth and wholesomeness and loyalty, your arrival will do more for your husband than anything short of an alibi.

the quality of being loyal

From this reading "Juries are presumed to be all logic; in fact, they are two-thirds emotion--and if you appear for the first time in that courtroom at precisely the right moment with your youth and wholesomeness and loyalty, your arrival will do more for your husband than anything short of an alibi.

a particular point in time

From this reading "Juries are presumed to be all logic; in fact, they are two-thirds emotion--and if you appear for the first time in that courtroom at precisely the right moment with your youth and wholesomeness and loyalty, your arrival will do more for your husband than anything short of an alibi.

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

From this reading "Juries are presumed to be all logic; in fact, they are two-thirds emotion--and if you appear for the first time in that courtroom at precisely the right moment with your youth and wholesomeness and loyalty, your arrival will do more for your husband than anything short of an alibi.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Twice, while he had waited the summons that must call him to face his ordeal, the attorney who was to defend him had come over into Kentucky for conference, and it was to the professional advice of this lawyer, almost clairvoyant in his understanding of jury-box psychology, that Dorothy had at last yielded.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had argued that the solace of feeling her presence in the courtroom would hardly compensate for the unnerving effect of knowing that the batteries of the prosecution were raining direct fire on her as well as on himself.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had argued that the solace of feeling her presence in the courtroom would hardly compensate for the unnerving effect of knowing that the batteries of the prosecution were raining direct fire on her as well as on himself.

a severe or trying experience

From this reading Twice, while he had waited the summons that must call him to face his ordeal, the attorney who was to defend him had come over into Kentucky for conference, and it was to the professional advice of this lawyer, almost clairvoyant in his understanding of jury-box psychology, that Dorothy had at last yielded.

above and across; more than

From this reading Twice, while he had waited the summons that must call him to face his ordeal, the attorney who was to defend him had come over into Kentucky for conference, and it was to the professional advice of this lawyer, almost clairvoyant in his understanding of jury-box psychology, that Dorothy had at last yielded.

a local church community

From this reading Parish Thornton had used all his persuasion to prevent Dorothy's going with him to Virginia.

the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action

From this reading Parish Thornton had used all his persuasion to prevent Dorothy's going with him to Virginia.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading "Juries are presumed to be all logic; in fact, they are two-thirds emotion--and if you appear for the first time in that courtroom at precisely the right moment with your youth and wholesomeness and loyalty, your arrival will do more for your husband than anything short of an alibi.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading He had argued that the solace of feeling her presence in the courtroom would hardly compensate for the unnerving effect of knowing that the batteries of the prosecution were raining direct fire on her as well as on himself.

past form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading "Juries are presumed to be all logic; in fact, they are two-thirds emotion--and if you appear for the first time in that courtroom at precisely the right moment with your youth and wholesomeness and loyalty, your arrival will do more for your husband than anything short of an alibi.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Parish Thornton had used all his persuasion to prevent Dorothy's going with him to Virginia.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading Twice, while he had waited the summons that must call him to face his ordeal, the attorney who was to defend him had come over into Kentucky for conference, and it was to the professional advice of this lawyer, almost clairvoyant in his understanding of jury-box psychology, that Dorothy had at last yielded.

the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior

From this reading He had argued that the solace of feeling her presence in the courtroom would hardly compensate for the unnerving effect of knowing that the batteries of the prosecution were raining direct fire on her as well as on himself.

the science of mental life

From this reading Twice, while he had waited the summons that must call him to face his ordeal, the attorney who was to defend him had come over into Kentucky for conference, and it was to the professional advice of this lawyer, almost clairvoyant in his understanding of jury-box psychology, that Dorothy had at last yielded.

falling in drops or as if falling like rain

From this reading He had argued that the solace of feeling her presence in the courtroom would hardly compensate for the unnerving effect of knowing that the batteries of the prosecution were raining direct fire on her as well as on himself.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "Juries are presumed to be all logic; in fact, they are two-thirds emotion--and if you appear for the first time in that courtroom at precisely the right moment with your youth and wholesomeness and loyalty, your arrival will do more for your husband than anything short of an alibi.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading "Juries are presumed to be all logic; in fact, they are two-thirds emotion--and if you appear for the first time in that courtroom at precisely the right moment with your youth and wholesomeness and loyalty, your arrival will do more for your husband than anything short of an alibi.

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading He had argued that the solace of feeling her presence in the courtroom would hardly compensate for the unnerving effect of knowing that the batteries of the prosecution were raining direct fire on her as well as on himself.

a request to be present

From this reading Twice, while he had waited the summons that must call him to face his ordeal, the attorney who was to defend him had come over into Kentucky for conference, and it was to the professional advice of this lawyer, almost clairvoyant in his understanding of jury-box psychology, that Dorothy had at last yielded.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "Juries are presumed to be all logic; in fact, they are two-thirds emotion--and if you appear for the first time in that courtroom at precisely the right moment with your youth and wholesomeness and loyalty, your arrival will do more for your husband than anything short of an alibi.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had argued that the solace of feeling her presence in the courtroom would hardly compensate for the unnerving effect of knowing that the batteries of the prosecution were raining direct fire on her as well as on himself.

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

From this reading He had argued that the solace of feeling her presence in the courtroom would hardly compensate for the unnerving effect of knowing that the batteries of the prosecution were raining direct fire on her as well as on himself.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "We'll want to have you there later on," he had told the wife.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Juries are presumed to be all logic; in fact, they are two-thirds emotion--and if you appear for the first time in that courtroom at precisely the right moment with your youth and wholesomeness and loyalty, your arrival will do more for your husband than anything short of an alibi.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Twice, while he had waited the summons that must call him to face his ordeal, the attorney who was to defend him had come over into Kentucky for conference, and it was to the professional advice of this lawyer, almost clairvoyant in his understanding of jury-box psychology, that Dorothy had at last yielded.

American architect (1759-1828)

From this reading Parish Thornton had used all his persuasion to prevent Dorothy's going with him to Virginia.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Juries are presumed to be all logic; in fact, they are two-thirds emotion--and if you appear for the first time in that courtroom at precisely the right moment with your youth and wholesomeness and loyalty, your arrival will do more for your husband than anything short of an alibi.

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

From this reading Parish Thornton had used all his persuasion to prevent Dorothy's going with him to Virginia.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "We'll want to have you there later on," he had told the wife.

two times

From this reading Twice, while he had waited the summons that must call him to face his ordeal, the attorney who was to defend him had come over into Kentucky for conference, and it was to the professional advice of this lawyer, almost clairvoyant in his understanding of jury-box psychology, that Dorothy had at last yielded.

two of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading "Juries are presumed to be all logic; in fact, they are two-thirds emotion--and if you appear for the first time in that courtroom at precisely the right moment with your youth and wholesomeness and loyalty, your arrival will do more for your husband than anything short of an alibi.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading Twice, while he had waited the summons that must call him to face his ordeal, the attorney who was to defend him had come over into Kentucky for conference, and it was to the professional advice of this lawyer, almost clairvoyant in his understanding of jury-box psychology, that Dorothy had at last yielded.

inspiring fear

From this reading He had argued that the solace of feeling her presence in the courtroom would hardly compensate for the unnerving effect of knowing that the batteries of the prosecution were raining direct fire on her as well as on himself.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Parish Thornton had used all his persuasion to prevent Dorothy's going with him to Virginia.

a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

From this reading Parish Thornton had used all his persuasion to prevent Dorothy's going with him to Virginia.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Twice, while he had waited the summons that must call him to face his ordeal, the attorney who was to defend him had come over into Kentucky for conference, and it was to the professional advice of this lawyer, almost clairvoyant in his understanding of jury-box psychology, that Dorothy had at last yielded.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "We'll want to have you there later on," he had told the wife.

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

From this reading Twice, while he had waited the summons that must call him to face his ordeal, the attorney who was to defend him had come over into Kentucky for conference, and it was to the professional advice of this lawyer, almost clairvoyant in his understanding of jury-box psychology, that Dorothy had at last yielded.

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From this reading "We'll want to have you there later on," he had told the wife.

(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 had argued that the solace of feeling her presence in the courtroom would hardly compensate for the unnerving effect of knowing that the batteries of the prosecution were raining direct fire on her as well as on himself.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading He had argued that the solace of feeling her presence in the courtroom would hardly compensate for the unnerving effect of knowing that the batteries of the prosecution were raining direct fire on her as well as on himself.

during the time that

From this reading Twice, while he had waited the summons that must call him to face his ordeal, the attorney who was to defend him had come over into Kentucky for conference, and it was to the professional advice of this lawyer, almost clairvoyant in his understanding of jury-box psychology, that Dorothy had at last yielded.

which person or people

From this reading Twice, while he had waited the summons that must call him to face his ordeal, the attorney who was to defend him had come over into Kentucky for conference, and it was to the professional advice of this lawyer, almost clairvoyant in his understanding of jury-box psychology, that Dorothy had at last yielded.

the quality of being beneficial and generally good for you

From this reading "Juries are presumed to be all logic; in fact, they are two-thirds emotion--and if you appear for the first time in that courtroom at precisely the right moment with your youth and wholesomeness and loyalty, your arrival will do more for your husband than anything short of an alibi.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading "We'll want to have you there later on," he had told the wife.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Juries are presumed to be all logic; in fact, they are two-thirds emotion--and if you appear for the first time in that courtroom at precisely the right moment with your youth and wholesomeness and loyalty, your arrival will do more for your husband than anything short of an alibi.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Parish Thornton had used all his persuasion to prevent Dorothy's going with him to Virginia.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He had argued that the solace of feeling her presence in the courtroom would hardly compensate for the unnerving effect of knowing that the batteries of the prosecution were raining direct fire on her as well as on himself.

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading Twice, while he had waited the summons that must call him to face his ordeal, the attorney who was to defend him had come over into Kentucky for conference, and it was to the professional advice of this lawyer, almost clairvoyant in his understanding of jury-box psychology, that Dorothy had at last yielded.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "We'll want to have you there later on," he had told the wife.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Juries are presumed to be all logic; in fact, they are two-thirds emotion--and if you appear for the first time in that courtroom at precisely the right moment with your youth and wholesomeness and loyalty, your arrival will do more for your husband than anything short of an alibi.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading "Juries are presumed to be all logic; in fact, they are two-thirds emotion--and if you appear for the first time in that courtroom at precisely the right moment with your youth and wholesomeness and loyalty, your arrival will do more for your husband than anything short of an alibi.