used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And Wyatt, juror, stiffened for an instant, hesitated, and then taking a big grip on himself, answered as his foreman had: "Guilty."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And Wyatt, juror, stiffened for an instant, hesitated, and then taking a big grip on himself, answered as his foreman had: "Guilty."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And Wyatt, juror, stiffened for an instant, hesitated, and then taking a big grip on himself, answered as his foreman had: "Guilty."
react verbally
From this reading Every man in the box made the same answer; but as every man voiced his verdict, he met the sullen, defiant, vengeful gaze of a man who never forgot, who never forgave, and each man felt that instant as if, somehow, he were in the tightening grasp of the big millionaire at the counsel table.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading And Wyatt, juror, stiffened for an instant, hesitated, and then taking a big grip on himself, answered as his foreman had: "Guilty."
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading And Beekman made a motion to set aside the verdict; made a motion in arrest of judgment; made a motion for a new trial.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And Wyatt, juror, stiffened for an instant, hesitated, and then taking a big grip on himself, answered as his foreman had: "Guilty."
on or to one side
From this reading And Beekman made a motion to set aside the verdict; made a motion in arrest of judgment; made a motion for a new trial.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Every man in the box made the same answer; but as every man voiced his verdict, he met the sullen, defiant, vengeful gaze of a man who never forgot, who never forgave, and each man felt that instant as if, somehow, he were in the tightening grasp of the big millionaire at the counsel table.
Beekman
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From this reading "Now make your motions, Beekman," whispered Morehead.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And Wyatt, juror, stiffened for an instant, hesitated, and then taking a big grip on himself, answered as his foreman had: "Guilty."
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Every man in the box made the same answer; but as every man voiced his verdict, he met the sullen, defiant, vengeful gaze of a man who never forgot, who never forgave, and each man felt that instant as if, somehow, he were in the tightening grasp of the big millionaire at the counsel table.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Every man in the box made the same answer; but as every man voiced his verdict, he met the sullen, defiant, vengeful gaze of a man who never forgot, who never forgave, and each man felt that instant as if, somehow, he were in the tightening grasp of the big millionaire at the counsel table.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading "John T. Wyatt," droned the clerk.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading Every man in the box made the same answer; but as every man voiced his verdict, he met the sullen, defiant, vengeful gaze of a man who never forgot, who never forgave, and each man felt that instant as if, somehow, he were in the tightening grasp of the big millionaire at the counsel table.
defiantadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪənt/
boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
From this reading Every man in the box made the same answer; but as every man voiced his verdict, he met the sullen, defiant, vengeful gaze of a man who never forgot, who never forgave, and each man felt that instant as if, somehow, he were in the tightening grasp of the big millionaire at the counsel table.
dronedverbUS /droʊnd/
past form of “drone” — make a monotonous low dull sound
From this reading "John T. Wyatt," droned the clerk.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Every man in the box made the same answer; but as every man voiced his verdict, he met the sullen, defiant, vengeful gaze of a man who never forgot, who never forgave, and each man felt that instant as if, somehow, he were in the tightening grasp of the big millionaire at the counsel table.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every man in the box made the same answer; but as every man voiced his verdict, he met the sullen, defiant, vengeful gaze of a man who never forgot, who never forgave, and each man felt that instant as if, somehow, he were in the tightening grasp of the big millionaire at the counsel table.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Every man in the box made the same answer; but as every man voiced his verdict, he met the sullen, defiant, vengeful gaze of a man who never forgot, who never forgave, and each man felt that instant as if, somehow, he were in the tightening grasp of the big millionaire at the counsel table.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And Wyatt, juror, stiffened for an instant, hesitated, and then taking a big grip on himself, answered as his foreman had: "Guilty."
foremannounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading And Wyatt, juror, stiffened for an instant, hesitated, and then taking a big grip on himself, answered as his foreman had: "Guilty."
forgaveverbUS /fərˈɡeɪv/
inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading Every man in the box made the same answer; but as every man voiced his verdict, he met the sullen, defiant, vengeful gaze of a man who never forgot, who never forgave, and each man felt that instant as if, somehow, he were in the tightening grasp of the big millionaire at the counsel table.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Every man in the box made the same answer; but as every man voiced his verdict, he met the sullen, defiant, vengeful gaze of a man who never forgot, who never forgave, and each man felt that instant as if, somehow, he were in the tightening grasp of the big millionaire at the counsel table.
a long fixed look
From this reading Every man in the box made the same answer; but as every man voiced his verdict, he met the sullen, defiant, vengeful gaze of a man who never forgot, who never forgave, and each man felt that instant as if, somehow, he were in the tightening grasp of the big millionaire at the counsel table.
hold firmly
From this reading Every man in the box made the same answer; but as every man voiced his verdict, he met the sullen, defiant, vengeful gaze of a man who never forgot, who never forgave, and each man felt that instant as if, somehow, he were in the tightening grasp of the big millionaire at the counsel table.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading And Wyatt, juror, stiffened for an instant, hesitated, and then taking a big grip on himself, answered as his foreman had: "Guilty."
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading And Wyatt, juror, stiffened for an instant, hesitated, and then taking a big grip on himself, answered as his foreman had: "Guilty."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And Wyatt, juror, stiffened for an instant, hesitated, and then taking a big grip on himself, answered as his foreman had: "Guilty."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every man in the box made the same answer; but as every man voiced his verdict, he met the sullen, defiant, vengeful gaze of a man who never forgot, who never forgave, and each man felt that instant as if, somehow, he were in the tightening grasp of the big millionaire at the counsel table.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading And Wyatt, juror, stiffened for an instant, hesitated, and then taking a big grip on himself, answered as his foreman had: "Guilty."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading And Wyatt, juror, stiffened for an instant, hesitated, and then taking a big grip on himself, answered as his foreman had: "Guilty."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And Wyatt, juror, stiffened for an instant, hesitated, and then taking a big grip on himself, answered as his foreman had: "Guilty."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Every man in the box made the same answer; but as every man voiced his verdict, he met the sullen, defiant, vengeful gaze of a man who never forgot, who never forgave, and each man felt that instant as if, somehow, he were in the tightening grasp of the big millionaire at the counsel table.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Every man in the box made the same answer; but as every man voiced his verdict, he met the sullen, defiant, vengeful gaze of a man who never forgot, who never forgave, and each man felt that instant as if, somehow, he were in the tightening grasp of the big millionaire at the counsel table.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading And Wyatt, juror, stiffened for an instant, hesitated, and then taking a big grip on himself, answered as his foreman had: "Guilty."
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "John T. Wyatt," droned the clerk.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading And Beekman made a motion to set aside the verdict; made a motion in arrest of judgment; made a motion for a new trial.
jurornounUS /ˈdʒʊrər/
someone who serves (or waits to be called to serve) on a jury
From this reading And Wyatt, juror, stiffened for an instant, hesitated, and then taking a big grip on himself, answered as his foreman had: "Guilty."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Every man in the box made the same answer; but as every man voiced his verdict, he met the sullen, defiant, vengeful gaze of a man who never forgot, who never forgave, and each man felt that instant as if, somehow, he were in the tightening grasp of the big millionaire at the counsel table.
engage in
From this reading "Now make your motions, Beekman," whispered Morehead.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Every man in the box made the same answer; but as every man voiced his verdict, he met the sullen, defiant, vengeful gaze of a man who never forgot, who never forgave, and each man felt that instant as if, somehow, he were in the tightening grasp of the big millionaire at the counsel table.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Every man in the box made the same answer; but as every man voiced his verdict, he met the sullen, defiant, vengeful gaze of a man who never forgot, who never forgave, and each man felt that instant as if, somehow, he were in the tightening grasp of the big millionaire at the counsel table.
millionairenounUS /ˌmɪljəˈner/
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading Every man in the box made the same answer; but as every man voiced his verdict, he met the sullen, defiant, vengeful gaze of a man who never forgot, who never forgave, and each man felt that instant as if, somehow, he were in the tightening grasp of the big millionaire at the counsel table.
Morehead
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now make your motions, Beekman," whispered Morehead.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading And Beekman made a motion to set aside the verdict; made a motion in arrest of judgment; made a motion for a new trial.
motionsnounUS /ˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “motion” — the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading "Now make your motions, Beekman," whispered Morehead.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Every man in the box made the same answer; but as every man voiced his verdict, he met the sullen, defiant, vengeful gaze of a man who never forgot, who never forgave, and each man felt that instant as if, somehow, he were in the tightening grasp of the big millionaire at the counsel table.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading And Beekman made a motion to set aside the verdict; made a motion in arrest of judgment; made a motion for a new trial.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now make your motions, Beekman," whispered Morehead.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Every man in the box made the same answer; but as every man voiced his verdict, he met the sullen, defiant, vengeful gaze of a man who never forgot, who never forgave, and each man felt that instant as if, somehow, he were in the tightening grasp of the big millionaire at the counsel table.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And Wyatt, juror, stiffened for an instant, hesitated, and then taking a big grip on himself, answered as his foreman had: "Guilty."
Identical; not different.
From this reading Every man in the box made the same answer; but as every man voiced his verdict, he met the sullen, defiant, vengeful gaze of a man who never forgot, who never forgave, and each man felt that instant as if, somehow, he were in the tightening grasp of the big millionaire at the counsel table.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading And Beekman made a motion to set aside the verdict; made a motion in arrest of judgment; made a motion for a new trial.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Every man in the box made the same answer; but as every man voiced his verdict, he met the sullen, defiant, vengeful gaze of a man who never forgot, who never forgave, and each man felt that instant as if, somehow, he were in the tightening grasp of the big millionaire at the counsel table.
stiffenedverbUS /ˈstɪfənd/
past form of “stiffen” — become stiff or stiffer
From this reading And Wyatt, juror, stiffened for an instant, hesitated, and then taking a big grip on himself, answered as his foreman had: "Guilty."
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading Every man in the box made the same answer; but as every man voiced his verdict, he met the sullen, defiant, vengeful gaze of a man who never forgot, who never forgave, and each man felt that instant as if, somehow, he were in the tightening grasp of the big millionaire at the counsel table.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading "John T. Wyatt," droned the clerk.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Every man in the box made the same answer; but as every man voiced his verdict, he met the sullen, defiant, vengeful gaze of a man who never forgot, who never forgave, and each man felt that instant as if, somehow, he were in the tightening grasp of the big millionaire at the counsel table.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading And Wyatt, juror, stiffened for an instant, hesitated, and then taking a big grip on himself, answered as his foreman had: "Guilty."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Every man in the box made the same answer; but as every man voiced his verdict, he met the sullen, defiant, vengeful gaze of a man who never forgot, who never forgave, and each man felt that instant as if, somehow, he were in the tightening grasp of the big millionaire at the counsel table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "John T. Wyatt," droned the clerk.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And Wyatt, juror, stiffened for an instant, hesitated, and then taking a big grip on himself, answered as his foreman had: "Guilty."
tighteningnounUS /ˈtaɪtənɪŋ/
the act of making something tighter
From this reading Every man in the box made the same answer; but as every man voiced his verdict, he met the sullen, defiant, vengeful gaze of a man who never forgot, who never forgave, and each man felt that instant as if, somehow, he were in the tightening grasp of the big millionaire at the counsel table.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And Beekman made a motion to set aside the verdict; made a motion in arrest of judgment; made a motion for a new trial.
the act of testing something
From this reading And Beekman made a motion to set aside the verdict; made a motion in arrest of judgment; made a motion for a new trial.
vengefuladjectiveUS /ˈvendʒfəl/
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
From this reading Every man in the box made the same answer; but as every man voiced his verdict, he met the sullen, defiant, vengeful gaze of a man who never forgot, who never forgave, and each man felt that instant as if, somehow, he were in the tightening grasp of the big millionaire at the counsel table.
verdictnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading Every man in the box made the same answer; but as every man voiced his verdict, he met the sullen, defiant, vengeful gaze of a man who never forgot, who never forgave, and each man felt that instant as if, somehow, he were in the tightening grasp of the big millionaire at the counsel table.
voicedadjectiveUS /vɔɪst/
produced with vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading Every man in the box made the same answer; but as every man voiced his verdict, he met the sullen, defiant, vengeful gaze of a man who never forgot, who never forgave, and each man felt that instant as if, somehow, he were in the tightening grasp of the big millionaire at the counsel table.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Every man in the box made the same answer; but as every man voiced his verdict, he met the sullen, defiant, vengeful gaze of a man who never forgot, who never forgave, and each man felt that instant as if, somehow, he were in the tightening grasp of the big millionaire at the counsel table.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Now make your motions, Beekman," whispered Morehead.
which person or people
From this reading Every man in the box made the same answer; but as every man voiced his verdict, he met the sullen, defiant, vengeful gaze of a man who never forgot, who never forgave, and each man felt that instant as if, somehow, he were in the tightening grasp of the big millionaire at the counsel table.
WyattnounUS /ˈwaɪət/
English architect (1746-1813)
From this reading "John T. Wyatt," droned the clerk.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Now make your motions, Beekman," whispered Morehead.
