Chapter XX

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

From this reading THE LAW AND THE EVIDENCE As the rising sun poured its flood of glorious light into the court-house square and the janitor, according to his custom, threw open the court-room doors to sweep, there was a scuffling of eager feet from without and the swift-moving pageantry of the Dalhart trial began.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading THE LAW AND THE EVIDENCE As the rising sun poured its flood of glorious light into the court-house square and the janitor, according to his custom, threw open the court-room doors to sweep, there was a scuffling of eager feet from without and the swift-moving pageantry of the Dalhart trial began.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading At nine-thirty Boone Morgan brought in the defendant, freshly shaven and with his hair plastered down across his forehead, and sat with him near the jail door.

a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite

From this reading A trio of bums who had passed the night _al fresco_ on the park benches hustled past the astounded caretaker and bestowed themselves luxuriously on the front seats.

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

From this reading THE LAW AND THE EVIDENCE As the rising sun poured its flood of glorious light into the court-house square and the janitor, according to his custom, threw open the court-room doors to sweep, there was a scuffling of eager feet from without and the swift-moving pageantry of the Dalhart trial began.

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

From this reading THE LAW AND THE EVIDENCE As the rising sun poured its flood of glorious light into the court-house square and the janitor, according to his custom, threw open the court-room doors to sweep, there was a scuffling of eager feet from without and the swift-moving pageantry of the Dalhart trial began.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading A trio of bums who had passed the night _al fresco_ on the park benches hustled past the astounded caretaker and bestowed themselves luxuriously on the front seats.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At nine-thirty Boone Morgan brought in the defendant, freshly shaven and with his hair plastered down across his forehead, and sat with him near the jail door.

an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc.

From this reading Only the special venire of jurymen took their time in the matter and the sweating bailiff had to pass them in through the side door in order to get them seated inside the railing.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE LAW AND THE EVIDENCE As the rising sun poured its flood of glorious light into the court-house square and the janitor, according to his custom, threw open the court-room doors to sweep, there was a scuffling of eager feet from without and the swift-moving pageantry of the Dalhart trial began.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading As the saloons opened up and discharged their over-night guests others of the brotherhood drifted in and occupied the seats behind, and by the time the solid citizens of Geronimo had taken care of their stock, snatched their breakfasts, and hurried to the scene there was standing room only in the teeming chamber of justice.

plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person

From this reading A trio of bums who had passed the night _al fresco_ on the park benches hustled past the astounded caretaker and bestowed themselves luxuriously on the front seats.

past form of “bestow” — present

From this reading A trio of bums who had passed the night _al fresco_ on the park benches hustled past the astounded caretaker and bestowed themselves luxuriously on the front seats.

an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)

From this reading At nine-thirty Boone Morgan brought in the defendant, freshly shaven and with his hair plastered down across his forehead, and sat with him near the jail door.

plural of “breakfast” — the first meal of the day (usually in the morning)

From this reading As the saloons opened up and discharged their over-night guests others of the brotherhood drifted in and occupied the seats behind, and by the time the solid citizens of Geronimo had taken care of their stock, snatched their breakfasts, and hurried to the scene there was standing room only in the teeming chamber of justice.

the kinship relation between a male offspring and the siblings

From this reading As the saloons opened up and discharged their over-night guests others of the brotherhood drifted in and occupied the seats behind, and by the time the solid citizens of Geronimo had taken care of their stock, snatched their breakfasts, and hurried to the scene there was standing room only in the teeming chamber of justice.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading At nine-thirty Boone Morgan brought in the defendant, freshly shaven and with his hair plastered down across his forehead, and sat with him near the jail door.

plural of “bum” — a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

From this reading A trio of bums who had passed the night _al fresco_ on the park benches hustled past the astounded caretaker and bestowed themselves luxuriously on the front seats.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As the saloons opened up and discharged their over-night guests others of the brotherhood drifted in and occupied the seats behind, and by the time the solid citizens of Geronimo had taken care of their stock, snatched their breakfasts, and hurried to the scene there was standing room only in the teeming chamber of justice.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading As the saloons opened up and discharged their over-night guests others of the brotherhood drifted in and occupied the seats behind, and by the time the solid citizens of Geronimo had taken care of their stock, snatched their breakfasts, and hurried to the scene there was standing room only in the teeming chamber of justice.

a custodian who is hired to take care of something (property or a person)

From this reading A trio of bums who had passed the night _al fresco_ on the park benches hustled past the astounded caretaker and bestowed themselves luxuriously on the front seats.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading As the saloons opened up and discharged their over-night guests others of the brotherhood drifted in and occupied the seats behind, and by the time the solid citizens of Geronimo had taken care of their stock, snatched their breakfasts, and hurried to the scene there was standing room only in the teeming chamber of justice.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading As the saloons opened up and discharged their over-night guests others of the brotherhood drifted in and occupied the seats behind, and by the time the solid citizens of Geronimo had taken care of their stock, snatched their breakfasts, and hurried to the scene there was standing room only in the teeming chamber of justice.

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From this reading THE LAW AND THE EVIDENCE As the rising sun poured its flood of glorious light into the court-house square and the janitor, according to his custom, threw open the court-room doors to sweep, there was a scuffling of eager feet from without and the swift-moving pageantry of the Dalhart trial began.

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

From this reading THE LAW AND THE EVIDENCE As the rising sun poured its flood of glorious light into the court-house square and the janitor, according to his custom, threw open the court-room doors to sweep, there was a scuffling of eager feet from without and the swift-moving pageantry of the Dalhart trial began.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading THE LAW AND THE EVIDENCE As the rising sun poured its flood of glorious light into the court-house square and the janitor, according to his custom, threw open the court-room doors to sweep, there was a scuffling of eager feet from without and the swift-moving pageantry of the Dalhart trial began.

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

From this reading THE LAW AND THE EVIDENCE As the rising sun poured its flood of glorious light into the court-house square and the janitor, according to his custom, threw open the court-room doors to sweep, there was a scuffling of eager feet from without and the swift-moving pageantry of the Dalhart trial began.

a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused

From this reading At nine-thirty Boone Morgan brought in the defendant, freshly shaven and with his hair plastered down across his forehead, and sat with him near the jail door.

having lost your job

From this reading As the saloons opened up and discharged their over-night guests others of the brotherhood drifted in and occupied the seats behind, and by the time the solid citizens of Geronimo had taken care of their stock, snatched their breakfasts, and hurried to the scene there was standing room only in the teeming chamber of justice.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Only the special venire of jurymen took their time in the matter and the sweating bailiff had to pass them in through the side door in order to get them seated inside the railing.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading THE LAW AND THE EVIDENCE As the rising sun poured its flood of glorious light into the court-house square and the janitor, according to his custom, threw open the court-room doors to sweep, there was a scuffling of eager feet from without and the swift-moving pageantry of the Dalhart trial began.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading At nine-thirty Boone Morgan brought in the defendant, freshly shaven and with his hair plastered down across his forehead, and sat with him near the jail door.

past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading As the saloons opened up and discharged their over-night guests others of the brotherhood drifted in and occupied the seats behind, and by the time the solid citizens of Geronimo had taken care of their stock, snatched their breakfasts, and hurried to the scene there was standing room only in the teeming chamber of justice.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading THE LAW AND THE EVIDENCE As the rising sun poured its flood of glorious light into the court-house square and the janitor, according to his custom, threw open the court-room doors to sweep, there was a scuffling of eager feet from without and the swift-moving pageantry of the Dalhart trial began.

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

From this reading THE LAW AND THE EVIDENCE As the rising sun poured its flood of glorious light into the court-house square and the janitor, according to his custom, threw open the court-room doors to sweep, there was a scuffling of eager feet from without and the swift-moving pageantry of the Dalhart trial began.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading THE LAW AND THE EVIDENCE As the rising sun poured its flood of glorious light into the court-house square and the janitor, according to his custom, threw open the court-room doors to sweep, there was a scuffling of eager feet from without and the swift-moving pageantry of the Dalhart trial began.

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading THE LAW AND THE EVIDENCE As the rising sun poured its flood of glorious light into the court-house square and the janitor, according to his custom, threw open the court-room doors to sweep, there was a scuffling of eager feet from without and the swift-moving pageantry of the Dalhart trial began.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading At nine-thirty Boone Morgan brought in the defendant, freshly shaven and with his hair plastered down across his forehead, and sat with him near the jail door.

a mural done with watercolors on wet plaster

From this reading A trio of bums who had passed the night _al fresco_ on the park benches hustled past the astounded caretaker and bestowed themselves luxuriously on the front seats.

very recently

From this reading At nine-thirty Boone Morgan brought in the defendant, freshly shaven and with his hair plastered down across his forehead, and sat with him near the jail door.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE LAW AND THE EVIDENCE As the rising sun poured its flood of glorious light into the court-house square and the janitor, according to his custom, threw open the court-room doors to sweep, there was a scuffling of eager feet from without and the swift-moving pageantry of the Dalhart trial began.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading A trio of bums who had passed the night _al fresco_ on the park benches hustled past the astounded caretaker and bestowed themselves luxuriously on the front seats.

Apache chieftain who raided the white settlers in the Southwest as resistance to being confined to a reservation (1829-1909)

From this reading As the saloons opened up and discharged their over-night guests others of the brotherhood drifted in and occupied the seats behind, and by the time the solid citizens of Geronimo had taken care of their stock, snatched their breakfasts, and hurried to the scene there was standing room only in the teeming chamber of justice.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Only the special venire of jurymen took their time in the matter and the sweating bailiff had to pass them in through the side door in order to get them seated inside the railing.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading THE LAW AND THE EVIDENCE As the rising sun poured its flood of glorious light into the court-house square and the janitor, according to his custom, threw open the court-room doors to sweep, there was a scuffling of eager feet from without and the swift-moving pageantry of the Dalhart trial began.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading As the saloons opened up and discharged their over-night guests others of the brotherhood drifted in and occupied the seats behind, and by the time the solid citizens of Geronimo had taken care of their stock, snatched their breakfasts, and hurried to the scene there was standing room only in the teeming chamber of justice.

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

From this reading A trio of bums who had passed the night _al fresco_ on the park benches hustled past the astounded caretaker and bestowed themselves luxuriously on the front seats.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading At nine-thirty Boone Morgan brought in the defendant, freshly shaven and with his hair plastered down across his forehead, and sat with him near the jail door.

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

From this reading At nine-thirty Boone Morgan brought in the defendant, freshly shaven and with his hair plastered down across his forehead, and sat with him near the jail door.

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

From this reading THE LAW AND THE EVIDENCE As the rising sun poured its flood of glorious light into the court-house square and the janitor, according to his custom, threw open the court-room doors to sweep, there was a scuffling of eager feet from without and the swift-moving pageantry of the Dalhart trial began.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading As the saloons opened up and discharged their over-night guests others of the brotherhood drifted in and occupied the seats behind, and by the time the solid citizens of Geronimo had taken care of their stock, snatched their breakfasts, and hurried to the scene there was standing room only in the teeming chamber of justice.

past form of “hustle” — cause to move furtively and hurriedly

From this reading A trio of bums who had passed the night _al fresco_ on the park benches hustled past the astounded caretaker and bestowed themselves luxuriously on the front seats.

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

From this reading As the saloons opened up and discharged their over-night guests others of the brotherhood drifted in and occupied the seats behind, and by the time the solid citizens of Geronimo had taken care of their stock, snatched their breakfasts, and hurried to the scene there was standing room only in the teeming chamber of justice.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Only the special venire of jurymen took their time in the matter and the sweating bailiff had to pass them in through the side door in order to get them seated inside the railing.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE LAW AND THE EVIDENCE As the rising sun poured its flood of glorious light into the court-house square and the janitor, according to his custom, threw open the court-room doors to sweep, there was a scuffling of eager feet from without and the swift-moving pageantry of the Dalhart trial began.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE LAW AND THE EVIDENCE As the rising sun poured its flood of glorious light into the court-house square and the janitor, according to his custom, threw open the court-room doors to sweep, there was a scuffling of eager feet from without and the swift-moving pageantry of the Dalhart trial began.

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

From this reading At nine-thirty Boone Morgan brought in the defendant, freshly shaven and with his hair plastered down across his forehead, and sat with him near the jail door.

someone employed to clean and maintain a building

From this reading THE LAW AND THE EVIDENCE As the rising sun poured its flood of glorious light into the court-house square and the janitor, according to his custom, threw open the court-room doors to sweep, there was a scuffling of eager feet from without and the swift-moving pageantry of the Dalhart trial began.

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

From this reading Only the special venire of jurymen took their time in the matter and the sweating bailiff had to pass them in through the side door in order to get them seated inside the railing.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading As the saloons opened up and discharged their over-night guests others of the brotherhood drifted in and occupied the seats behind, and by the time the solid citizens of Geronimo had taken care of their stock, snatched their breakfasts, and hurried to the scene there was standing room only in the teeming chamber of justice.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading THE LAW AND THE EVIDENCE As the rising sun poured its flood of glorious light into the court-house square and the janitor, according to his custom, threw open the court-room doors to sweep, there was a scuffling of eager feet from without and the swift-moving pageantry of the Dalhart trial began.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading THE LAW AND THE EVIDENCE As the rising sun poured its flood of glorious light into the court-house square and the janitor, according to his custom, threw open the court-room doors to sweep, there was a scuffling of eager feet from without and the swift-moving pageantry of the Dalhart trial began.

in an indulgently luxurious manner

From this reading A trio of bums who had passed the night _al fresco_ on the park benches hustled past the astounded caretaker and bestowed themselves luxuriously on the front seats.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Only the special venire of jurymen took their time in the matter and the sweating bailiff had to pass them in through the side door in order to get them seated inside the railing.

United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)

From this reading At nine-thirty Boone Morgan brought in the defendant, freshly shaven and with his hair plastered down across his forehead, and sat with him near the jail door.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading At nine-thirty Boone Morgan brought in the defendant, freshly shaven and with his hair plastered down across his forehead, and sat with him near the jail door.

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

From this reading A trio of bums who had passed the night _al fresco_ on the park benches hustled past the astounded caretaker and bestowed themselves luxuriously on the front seats.

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

From this reading At nine-thirty Boone Morgan brought in the defendant, freshly shaven and with his hair plastered down across his forehead, and sat with him near the jail door.

held or filled or in use

From this reading As the saloons opened up and discharged their over-night guests others of the brotherhood drifted in and occupied the seats behind, and by the time the solid citizens of Geronimo had taken care of their stock, snatched their breakfasts, and hurried to the scene there was standing room only in the teeming chamber of justice.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LAW AND THE EVIDENCE As the rising sun poured its flood of glorious light into the court-house square and the janitor, according to his custom, threw open the court-room doors to sweep, there was a scuffling of eager feet from without and the swift-moving pageantry of the Dalhart trial began.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A trio of bums who had passed the night _al fresco_ on the park benches hustled past the astounded caretaker and bestowed themselves luxuriously on the front seats.

and nothing more

From this reading As the saloons opened up and discharged their over-night guests others of the brotherhood drifted in and occupied the seats behind, and by the time the solid citizens of Geronimo had taken care of their stock, snatched their breakfasts, and hurried to the scene there was standing room only in the teeming chamber of justice.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading THE LAW AND THE EVIDENCE As the rising sun poured its flood of glorious light into the court-house square and the janitor, according to his custom, threw open the court-room doors to sweep, there was a scuffling of eager feet from without and the swift-moving pageantry of the Dalhart trial began.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading As the saloons opened up and discharged their over-night guests others of the brotherhood drifted in and occupied the seats behind, and by the time the solid citizens of Geronimo had taken care of their stock, snatched their breakfasts, and hurried to the scene there was standing room only in the teeming chamber of justice.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Only the special venire of jurymen took their time in the matter and the sweating bailiff had to pass them in through the side door in order to get them seated inside the railing.

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

From this reading As the saloons opened up and discharged their over-night guests others of the brotherhood drifted in and occupied the seats behind, and by the time the solid citizens of Geronimo had taken care of their stock, snatched their breakfasts, and hurried to the scene there was standing room only in the teeming chamber of justice.

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

From this reading As the saloons opened up and discharged their over-night guests others of the brotherhood drifted in and occupied the seats behind, and by the time the solid citizens of Geronimo had taken care of their stock, snatched their breakfasts, and hurried to the scene there was standing room only in the teeming chamber of justice.

a rich and spectacular ceremony

From this reading THE LAW AND THE EVIDENCE As the rising sun poured its flood of glorious light into the court-house square and the janitor, according to his custom, threw open the court-room doors to sweep, there was a scuffling of eager feet from without and the swift-moving pageantry of the Dalhart trial began.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading A trio of bums who had passed the night _al fresco_ on the park benches hustled past the astounded caretaker and bestowed themselves luxuriously on the front seats.

go across or through

From this reading Only the special venire of jurymen took their time in the matter and the sweating bailiff had to pass them in through the side door in order to get them seated inside the railing.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading A trio of bums who had passed the night _al fresco_ on the park benches hustled past the astounded caretaker and bestowed themselves luxuriously on the front seats.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading A trio of bums who had passed the night _al fresco_ on the park benches hustled past the astounded caretaker and bestowed themselves luxuriously on the front seats.

(of hair) made smooth by applying a sticky or glossy substance

From this reading At nine-thirty Boone Morgan brought in the defendant, freshly shaven and with his hair plastered down across his forehead, and sat with him near the jail door.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading THE LAW AND THE EVIDENCE As the rising sun poured its flood of glorious light into the court-house square and the janitor, according to his custom, threw open the court-room doors to sweep, there was a scuffling of eager feet from without and the swift-moving pageantry of the Dalhart trial began.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading Only the special venire of jurymen took their time in the matter and the sweating bailiff had to pass them in through the side door in order to get them seated inside the railing.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading THE LAW AND THE EVIDENCE As the rising sun poured its flood of glorious light into the court-house square and the janitor, according to his custom, threw open the court-room doors to sweep, there was a scuffling of eager feet from without and the swift-moving pageantry of the Dalhart trial began.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading As the saloons opened up and discharged their over-night guests others of the brotherhood drifted in and occupied the seats behind, and by the time the solid citizens of Geronimo had taken care of their stock, snatched their breakfasts, and hurried to the scene there was standing room only in the teeming chamber of justice.

plural of “saloon” — a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading As the saloons opened up and discharged their over-night guests others of the brotherhood drifted in and occupied the seats behind, and by the time the solid citizens of Geronimo had taken care of their stock, snatched their breakfasts, and hurried to the scene there was standing room only in the teeming chamber of justice.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading At nine-thirty Boone Morgan brought in the defendant, freshly shaven and with his hair plastered down across his forehead, and sat with him near the jail door.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading As the saloons opened up and discharged their over-night guests others of the brotherhood drifted in and occupied the seats behind, and by the time the solid citizens of Geronimo had taken care of their stock, snatched their breakfasts, and hurried to the scene there was standing room only in the teeming chamber of justice.

-ing form of “scuffle” — walk by dragging one's feet

From this reading THE LAW AND THE EVIDENCE As the rising sun poured its flood of glorious light into the court-house square and the janitor, according to his custom, threw open the court-room doors to sweep, there was a scuffling of eager feet from without and the swift-moving pageantry of the Dalhart trial began.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Only the special venire of jurymen took their time in the matter and the sweating bailiff had to pass them in through the side door in order to get them seated inside the railing.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading A trio of bums who had passed the night _al fresco_ on the park benches hustled past the astounded caretaker and bestowed themselves luxuriously on the front seats.

having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin

From this reading At nine-thirty Boone Morgan brought in the defendant, freshly shaven and with his hair plastered down across his forehead, and sat with him near the jail door.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Only the special venire of jurymen took their time in the matter and the sweating bailiff had to pass them in through the side door in order to get them seated inside the railing.

past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly

From this reading As the saloons opened up and discharged their over-night guests others of the brotherhood drifted in and occupied the seats behind, and by the time the solid citizens of Geronimo had taken care of their stock, snatched their breakfasts, and hurried to the scene there was standing room only in the teeming chamber of justice.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading As the saloons opened up and discharged their over-night guests others of the brotherhood drifted in and occupied the seats behind, and by the time the solid citizens of Geronimo had taken care of their stock, snatched their breakfasts, and hurried to the scene there was standing room only in the teeming chamber of justice.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Only the special venire of jurymen took their time in the matter and the sweating bailiff had to pass them in through the side door in order to get them seated inside the railing.

make square

From this reading THE LAW AND THE EVIDENCE As the rising sun poured its flood of glorious light into the court-house square and the janitor, according to his custom, threw open the court-room doors to sweep, there was a scuffling of eager feet from without and the swift-moving pageantry of the Dalhart trial began.

having a supporting base

From this reading As the saloons opened up and discharged their over-night guests others of the brotherhood drifted in and occupied the seats behind, and by the time the solid citizens of Geronimo had taken care of their stock, snatched their breakfasts, and hurried to the scene there was standing room only in the teeming chamber of justice.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading As the saloons opened up and discharged their over-night guests others of the brotherhood drifted in and occupied the seats behind, and by the time the solid citizens of Geronimo had taken care of their stock, snatched their breakfasts, and hurried to the scene there was standing room only in the teeming chamber of justice.

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

From this reading THE LAW AND THE EVIDENCE As the rising sun poured its flood of glorious light into the court-house square and the janitor, according to his custom, threw open the court-room doors to sweep, there was a scuffling of eager feet from without and the swift-moving pageantry of the Dalhart trial began.

the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid

From this reading Only the special venire of jurymen took their time in the matter and the sweating bailiff had to pass them in through the side door in order to get them seated inside the railing.

sweep across or over

From this reading THE LAW AND THE EVIDENCE As the rising sun poured its flood of glorious light into the court-house square and the janitor, according to his custom, threw open the court-room doors to sweep, there was a scuffling of eager feet from without and the swift-moving pageantry of the Dalhart trial began.

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

From this reading THE LAW AND THE EVIDENCE As the rising sun poured its flood of glorious light into the court-house square and the janitor, according to his custom, threw open the court-room doors to sweep, there was a scuffling of eager feet from without and the swift-moving pageantry of the Dalhart trial began.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading As the saloons opened up and discharged their over-night guests others of the brotherhood drifted in and occupied the seats behind, and by the time the solid citizens of Geronimo had taken care of their stock, snatched their breakfasts, and hurried to the scene there was standing room only in the teeming chamber of justice.

abundantly filled with especially living things

From this reading As the saloons opened up and discharged their over-night guests others of the brotherhood drifted in and occupied the seats behind, and by the time the solid citizens of Geronimo had taken care of their stock, snatched their breakfasts, and hurried to the scene there was standing room only in the teeming chamber of justice.

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

From this reading THE LAW AND THE EVIDENCE As the rising sun poured its flood of glorious light into the court-house square and the janitor, according to his custom, threw open the court-room doors to sweep, there was a scuffling of eager feet from without and the swift-moving pageantry of the Dalhart trial began.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As the saloons opened up and discharged their over-night guests others of the brotherhood drifted in and occupied the seats behind, and by the time the solid citizens of Geronimo had taken care of their stock, snatched their breakfasts, and hurried to the scene there was standing room only in the teeming chamber of justice.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Only the special venire of jurymen took their time in the matter and the sweating bailiff had to pass them in through the side door in order to get them seated inside the railing.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading A trio of bums who had passed the night _al fresco_ on the park benches hustled past the astounded caretaker and bestowed themselves luxuriously on the front seats.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE LAW AND THE EVIDENCE As the rising sun poured its flood of glorious light into the court-house square and the janitor, according to his custom, threw open the court-room doors to sweep, there was a scuffling of eager feet from without and the swift-moving pageantry of the Dalhart trial began.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading THE LAW AND THE EVIDENCE As the rising sun poured its flood of glorious light into the court-house square and the janitor, according to his custom, threw open the court-room doors to sweep, there was a scuffling of eager feet from without and the swift-moving pageantry of the Dalhart trial began.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Only the special venire of jurymen took their time in the matter and the sweating bailiff had to pass them in through the side door in order to get them seated inside the railing.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading As the saloons opened up and discharged their over-night guests others of the brotherhood drifted in and occupied the seats behind, and by the time the solid citizens of Geronimo had taken care of their stock, snatched their breakfasts, and hurried to the scene there was standing room only in the teeming chamber of justice.

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

From this reading THE LAW AND THE EVIDENCE As the rising sun poured its flood of glorious light into the court-house square and the janitor, according to his custom, threw open the court-room doors to sweep, there was a scuffling of eager feet from without and the swift-moving pageantry of the Dalhart trial began.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Only the special venire of jurymen took their time in the matter and the sweating bailiff had to pass them in through the side door in order to get them seated inside the railing.

the act of testing something

From this reading THE LAW AND THE EVIDENCE As the rising sun poured its flood of glorious light into the court-house square and the janitor, according to his custom, threw open the court-room doors to sweep, there was a scuffling of eager feet from without and the swift-moving pageantry of the Dalhart trial began.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading A trio of bums who had passed the night _al fresco_ on the park benches hustled past the astounded caretaker and bestowed themselves luxuriously on the front seats.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading As the saloons opened up and discharged their over-night guests others of the brotherhood drifted in and occupied the seats behind, and by the time the solid citizens of Geronimo had taken care of their stock, snatched their breakfasts, and hurried to the scene there was standing room only in the teeming chamber of justice.

(law) a group of people summoned for jury service (from whom a jury will be chosen)

From this reading Only the special venire of jurymen took their time in the matter and the sweating bailiff had to pass them in through the side door in order to get them seated inside the railing.

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

From this reading THE LAW AND THE EVIDENCE As the rising sun poured its flood of glorious light into the court-house square and the janitor, according to his custom, threw open the court-room doors to sweep, there was a scuffling of eager feet from without and the swift-moving pageantry of the Dalhart trial began.

which person or people

From this reading A trio of bums who had passed the night _al fresco_ on the park benches hustled past the astounded caretaker and bestowed themselves luxuriously on the front seats.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At nine-thirty Boone Morgan brought in the defendant, freshly shaven and with his hair plastered down across his forehead, and sat with him near the jail door.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading THE LAW AND THE EVIDENCE As the rising sun poured its flood of glorious light into the court-house square and the janitor, according to his custom, threw open the court-room doors to sweep, there was a scuffling of eager feet from without and the swift-moving pageantry of the Dalhart trial began.