used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have thought since that it might be a model in many ways for the conduct of a prosecuting counsel in our own courts.
accuseverbUS /əˈkjuːz/
bring an accusation against; level a charge against
From this reading Yet, now that the decision had been placed with me, and it was her part to accuse them, her questions were direct and fair, without subtlety or dissimulation, seeking the truth without favour, and equally ready to develop a point, whether it were against or for them.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading I knew that she considered the accused unfit to live, and that they had been competently tried and condemned already.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading The fact that the spokesman of the accused was accustomed to legal argument, (which she certainly was not), and was of an acute and vigorous mentality, gave additional interest to the quick exchange of thoughts by which their lives were decided.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading The fact that the spokesman of the accused was accustomed to legal argument, (which she certainly was not), and was of an acute and vigorous mentality, gave additional interest to the quick exchange of thoughts by which their lives were decided.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading The fact that the spokesman of the accused was accustomed to legal argument, (which she certainly was not), and was of an acute and vigorous mentality, gave additional interest to the quick exchange of thoughts by which their lives were decided.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Yet, now that the decision had been placed with me, and it was her part to accuse them, her questions were direct and fair, without subtlety or dissimulation, seeking the truth without favour, and equally ready to develop a point, whether it were against or for them.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading I knew that she considered the accused unfit to live, and that they had been competently tried and condemned already.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The fact that the spokesman of the accused was accustomed to legal argument, (which she certainly was not), and was of an acute and vigorous mentality, gave additional interest to the quick exchange of thoughts by which their lives were decided.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I knew that she considered the accused unfit to live, and that they had been competently tried and condemned already.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading The fact that the spokesman of the accused was accustomed to legal argument, (which she certainly was not), and was of an acute and vigorous mentality, gave additional interest to the quick exchange of thoughts by which their lives were decided.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I have thought since that it might be a model in many ways for the conduct of a prosecuting counsel in our own courts.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I knew that she considered the accused unfit to live, and that they had been competently tried and condemned already.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The fact that the spokesman of the accused was accustomed to legal argument, (which she certainly was not), and was of an acute and vigorous mentality, gave additional interest to the quick exchange of thoughts by which their lives were decided.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The fact that the spokesman of the accused was accustomed to legal argument, (which she certainly was not), and was of an acute and vigorous mentality, gave additional interest to the quick exchange of thoughts by which their lives were decided.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE VERDICT My companion commenced her examination immediately.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading THE VERDICT My companion commenced her examination immediately.
competentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmpətɪntli/
with competence; in a competent capable manner
From this reading I knew that she considered the accused unfit to live, and that they had been competently tried and condemned already.
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading I knew that she considered the accused unfit to live, and that they had been competently tried and condemned already.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading I have thought since that it might be a model in many ways for the conduct of a prosecuting counsel in our own courts.
carefully weighed
From this reading I knew that she considered the accused unfit to live, and that they had been competently tried and condemned already.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading I have thought since that it might be a model in many ways for the conduct of a prosecuting counsel in our own courts.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading I have thought since that it might be a model in many ways for the conduct of a prosecuting counsel in our own courts.
recognizable; marked
From this reading The fact that the spokesman of the accused was accustomed to legal argument, (which she certainly was not), and was of an acute and vigorous mentality, gave additional interest to the quick exchange of thoughts by which their lives were decided.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Yet, now that the decision had been placed with me, and it was her part to accuse them, her questions were direct and fair, without subtlety or dissimulation, seeking the truth without favour, and equally ready to develop a point, whether it were against or for them.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading Yet, now that the decision had been placed with me, and it was her part to accuse them, her questions were direct and fair, without subtlety or dissimulation, seeking the truth without favour, and equally ready to develop a point, whether it were against or for them.
command with authority
From this reading Yet, now that the decision had been placed with me, and it was her part to accuse them, her questions were direct and fair, without subtlety or dissimulation, seeking the truth without favour, and equally ready to develop a point, whether it were against or for them.
dissimulationnoun
the act of deceiving
From this reading Yet, now that the decision had been placed with me, and it was her part to accuse them, her questions were direct and fair, without subtlety or dissimulation, seeking the truth without favour, and equally ready to develop a point, whether it were against or for them.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Yet, now that the decision had been placed with me, and it was her part to accuse them, her questions were direct and fair, without subtlety or dissimulation, seeking the truth without favour, and equally ready to develop a point, whether it were against or for them.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading THE VERDICT My companion commenced her examination immediately.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading The fact that the spokesman of the accused was accustomed to legal argument, (which she certainly was not), and was of an acute and vigorous mentality, gave additional interest to the quick exchange of thoughts by which their lives were decided.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact that the spokesman of the accused was accustomed to legal argument, (which she certainly was not), and was of an acute and vigorous mentality, gave additional interest to the quick exchange of thoughts by which their lives were decided.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Yet, now that the decision had been placed with me, and it was her part to accuse them, her questions were direct and fair, without subtlety or dissimulation, seeking the truth without favour, and equally ready to develop a point, whether it were against or for them.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading Yet, now that the decision had been placed with me, and it was her part to accuse them, her questions were direct and fair, without subtlety or dissimulation, seeking the truth without favour, and equally ready to develop a point, whether it were against or for them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I have thought since that it might be a model in many ways for the conduct of a prosecuting counsel in our own courts.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The fact that the spokesman of the accused was accustomed to legal argument, (which she certainly was not), and was of an acute and vigorous mentality, gave additional interest to the quick exchange of thoughts by which their lives were decided.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I knew that she considered the accused unfit to live, and that they had been competently tried and condemned already.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have thought since that it might be a model in many ways for the conduct of a prosecuting counsel in our own courts.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE VERDICT My companion commenced her examination immediately.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have thought since that it might be a model in many ways for the conduct of a prosecuting counsel in our own courts.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading THE VERDICT My companion commenced her examination immediately.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have thought since that it might be a model in many ways for the conduct of a prosecuting counsel in our own courts.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The fact that the spokesman of the accused was accustomed to legal argument, (which she certainly was not), and was of an acute and vigorous mentality, gave additional interest to the quick exchange of thoughts by which their lives were decided.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I have thought since that it might be a model in many ways for the conduct of a prosecuting counsel in our own courts.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I knew that she considered the accused unfit to live, and that they had been competently tried and condemned already.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading The fact that the spokesman of the accused was accustomed to legal argument, (which she certainly was not), and was of an acute and vigorous mentality, gave additional interest to the quick exchange of thoughts by which their lives were decided.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I knew that she considered the accused unfit to live, and that they had been competently tried and condemned already.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The fact that the spokesman of the accused was accustomed to legal argument, (which she certainly was not), and was of an acute and vigorous mentality, gave additional interest to the quick exchange of thoughts by which their lives were decided.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I have thought since that it might be a model in many ways for the conduct of a prosecuting counsel in our own courts.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yet, now that the decision had been placed with me, and it was her part to accuse them, her questions were direct and fair, without subtlety or dissimulation, seeking the truth without favour, and equally ready to develop a point, whether it were against or for them.
mentalitynounUS /menˈtæləti/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading The fact that the spokesman of the accused was accustomed to legal argument, (which she certainly was not), and was of an acute and vigorous mentality, gave additional interest to the quick exchange of thoughts by which their lives were decided.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I have thought since that it might be a model in many ways for the conduct of a prosecuting counsel in our own courts.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading I have thought since that it might be a model in many ways for the conduct of a prosecuting counsel in our own courts.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE VERDICT My companion commenced her examination immediately.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The fact that the spokesman of the accused was accustomed to legal argument, (which she certainly was not), and was of an acute and vigorous mentality, gave additional interest to the quick exchange of thoughts by which their lives were decided.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Yet, now that the decision had been placed with me, and it was her part to accuse them, her questions were direct and fair, without subtlety or dissimulation, seeking the truth without favour, and equally ready to develop a point, whether it were against or for them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have thought since that it might be a model in many ways for the conduct of a prosecuting counsel in our own courts.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Yet, now that the decision had been placed with me, and it was her part to accuse them, her questions were direct and fair, without subtlety or dissimulation, seeking the truth without favour, and equally ready to develop a point, whether it were against or for them.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I have thought since that it might be a model in many ways for the conduct of a prosecuting counsel in our own courts.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I have thought since that it might be a model in many ways for the conduct of a prosecuting counsel in our own courts.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Yet, now that the decision had been placed with me, and it was her part to accuse them, her questions were direct and fair, without subtlety or dissimulation, seeking the truth without favour, and equally ready to develop a point, whether it were against or for them.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Yet, now that the decision had been placed with me, and it was her part to accuse them, her questions were direct and fair, without subtlety or dissimulation, seeking the truth without favour, and equally ready to develop a point, whether it were against or for them.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Yet, now that the decision had been placed with me, and it was her part to accuse them, her questions were direct and fair, without subtlety or dissimulation, seeking the truth without favour, and equally ready to develop a point, whether it were against or for them.
prosecutingverbUS /ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “prosecute” — conduct a prosecution in a court of law
From this reading I have thought since that it might be a model in many ways for the conduct of a prosecuting counsel in our own courts.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Yet, now that the decision had been placed with me, and it was her part to accuse them, her questions were direct and fair, without subtlety or dissimulation, seeking the truth without favour, and equally ready to develop a point, whether it were against or for them.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading The fact that the spokesman of the accused was accustomed to legal argument, (which she certainly was not), and was of an acute and vigorous mentality, gave additional interest to the quick exchange of thoughts by which their lives were decided.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Yet, now that the decision had been placed with me, and it was her part to accuse them, her questions were direct and fair, without subtlety or dissimulation, seeking the truth without favour, and equally ready to develop a point, whether it were against or for them.
the act of searching for something
From this reading Yet, now that the decision had been placed with me, and it was her part to accuse them, her questions were direct and fair, without subtlety or dissimulation, seeking the truth without favour, and equally ready to develop a point, whether it were against or for them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I knew that she considered the accused unfit to live, and that they had been competently tried and condemned already.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I have thought since that it might be a model in many ways for the conduct of a prosecuting counsel in our own courts.
spokesmannounUS /ˈspoʊksmən/
a male spokesperson
From this reading The fact that the spokesman of the accused was accustomed to legal argument, (which she certainly was not), and was of an acute and vigorous mentality, gave additional interest to the quick exchange of thoughts by which their lives were decided.
subtletynounUS /ˈsʌtəlti/
a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
From this reading Yet, now that the decision had been placed with me, and it was her part to accuse them, her questions were direct and fair, without subtlety or dissimulation, seeking the truth without favour, and equally ready to develop a point, whether it were against or for them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have thought since that it might be a model in many ways for the conduct of a prosecuting counsel in our own courts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VERDICT My companion commenced her examination immediately.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The fact that the spokesman of the accused was accustomed to legal argument, (which she certainly was not), and was of an acute and vigorous mentality, gave additional interest to the quick exchange of thoughts by which their lives were decided.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Yet, now that the decision had been placed with me, and it was her part to accuse them, her questions were direct and fair, without subtlety or dissimulation, seeking the truth without favour, and equally ready to develop a point, whether it were against or for them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I knew that she considered the accused unfit to live, and that they had been competently tried and condemned already.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I have thought since that it might be a model in many ways for the conduct of a prosecuting counsel in our own courts.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The fact that the spokesman of the accused was accustomed to legal argument, (which she certainly was not), and was of an acute and vigorous mentality, gave additional interest to the quick exchange of thoughts by which their lives were decided.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I knew that she considered the accused unfit to live, and that they had been competently tried and condemned already.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading I knew that she considered the accused unfit to live, and that they had been competently tried and condemned already.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Yet, now that the decision had been placed with me, and it was her part to accuse them, her questions were direct and fair, without subtlety or dissimulation, seeking the truth without favour, and equally ready to develop a point, whether it were against or for them.
unfitadjectiveUS /ənˈfɪt/
below the required standards for a purpose
From this reading I knew that she considered the accused unfit to live, and that they had been competently tried and condemned already.
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 THE VERDICT My companion commenced her examination immediately.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading The fact that the spokesman of the accused was accustomed to legal argument, (which she certainly was not), and was of an acute and vigorous mentality, gave additional interest to the quick exchange of thoughts by which their lives were decided.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet, now that the decision had been placed with me, and it was her part to accuse them, her questions were direct and fair, without subtlety or dissimulation, seeking the truth without favour, and equally ready to develop a point, whether it were against or for them.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading I have thought since that it might be a model in many ways for the conduct of a prosecuting counsel in our own courts.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Yet, now that the decision had been placed with me, and it was her part to accuse them, her questions were direct and fair, without subtlety or dissimulation, seeking the truth without favour, and equally ready to develop a point, whether it were against or for them.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Yet, now that the decision had been placed with me, and it was her part to accuse them, her questions were direct and fair, without subtlety or dissimulation, seeking the truth without favour, and equally ready to develop a point, whether it were against or for them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The fact that the spokesman of the accused was accustomed to legal argument, (which she certainly was not), and was of an acute and vigorous mentality, gave additional interest to the quick exchange of thoughts by which their lives were decided.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yet, now that the decision had been placed with me, and it was her part to accuse them, her questions were direct and fair, without subtlety or dissimulation, seeking the truth without favour, and equally ready to develop a point, whether it were against or for them.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Yet, now that the decision had been placed with me, and it was her part to accuse them, her questions were direct and fair, without subtlety or dissimulation, seeking the truth without favour, and equally ready to develop a point, whether it were against or for them.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, now that the decision had been placed with me, and it was her part to accuse them, her questions were direct and fair, without subtlety or dissimulation, seeking the truth without favour, and equally ready to develop a point, whether it were against or for them.
