AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A court-room at any time seems a little warmer than any other spot to all except the prisoner; but on a July day it is likely to be a punishment for both innocent and guilty.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading A man had been killed by one of the group of toughs called locally the M'Mahon Gang, and against the charge of murder that of manslaughter had been set up in defence; and manslaughter might mean jail for a year or two or no jail at all.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 THE LOGAN TRIAL AND WHAT CAME OF IT What the case was in which Shiel Crozier was to give evidence is not important; what came from the giving of his testimony is all that matters; and this story would never have been written if he had not entered the witness-box.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LOGAN TRIAL AND WHAT CAME OF IT What the case was in which Shiel Crozier was to give evidence is not important; what came from the giving of his testimony is all that matters; and this story would never have been written if he had not entered the witness-box.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A court-room at any time seems a little warmer than any other spot to all except the prisoner; but on a July day it is likely to be a punishment for both innocent and guilty.
Askatoon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The court-room of Askatoon was crowded to suffocation, for the M'Mahons were detested, and the murdered man had a good reputation in the district.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A court-room at any time seems a little warmer than any other spot to all except the prisoner; but on a July day it is likely to be a punishment for both innocent and guilty.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A court-room at any time seems a little warmer than any other spot to all except the prisoner; but on a July day it is likely to be a punishment for both innocent and guilty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE LOGAN TRIAL AND WHAT CAME OF IT What the case was in which Shiel Crozier was to give evidence is not important; what came from the giving of his testimony is all that matters; and this story would never have been written if he had not entered the witness-box.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading A court-room at any time seems a little warmer than any other spot to all except the prisoner; but on a July day it is likely to be a punishment for both innocent and guilty.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A court-room at any time seems a little warmer than any other spot to all except the prisoner; but on a July day it is likely to be a punishment for both innocent and guilty.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A man had been killed by one of the group of toughs called locally the M'Mahon Gang, and against the charge of murder that of manslaughter had been set up in defence; and manslaughter might mean jail for a year or two or no jail at all.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A man had been killed by one of the group of toughs called locally the M'Mahon Gang, and against the charge of murder that of manslaughter had been set up in defence; and manslaughter might mean jail for a year or two or no jail at all.
CAMEverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE LOGAN TRIAL AND WHAT CAME OF IT What the case was in which Shiel Crozier was to give evidence is not important; what came from the giving of his testimony is all that matters; and this story would never have been written if he had not entered the witness-box.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading THE LOGAN TRIAL AND WHAT CAME OF IT What the case was in which Shiel Crozier was to give evidence is not important; what came from the giving of his testimony is all that matters; and this story would never have been written if he had not entered the witness-box.
chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading A man had been killed by one of the group of toughs called locally the M'Mahon Gang, and against the charge of murder that of manslaughter had been set up in defence; and manslaughter might mean jail for a year or two or no jail at all.
committedadjectiveUS /kəˈmɪtɪd/
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading Any evidence which justified the charge of murder would mean not jail, but the rope in due course; for this was not Montana or Idaho, where the law's delays outlasted even the memory of the crime committed.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Any evidence which justified the charge of murder would mean not jail, but the rope in due course; for this was not Montana or Idaho, where the law's delays outlasted even the memory of the crime committed.
court-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A court-room at any time seems a little warmer than any other spot to all except the prisoner; but on a July day it is likely to be a punishment for both innocent and guilty.
crimenounUS /kraɪm/
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Any evidence which justified the charge of murder would mean not jail, but the rope in due course; for this was not Montana or Idaho, where the law's delays outlasted even the memory of the crime committed.
crowdedadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊdəd/
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The court-room of Askatoon was crowded to suffocation, for the M'Mahons were detested, and the murdered man had a good reputation in the district.
CroziernounUS /ˈkroʊʒər/
a staff surmounted by a crook or cross carried by bishops as a symbol of pastoral office
From this reading THE LOGAN TRIAL AND WHAT CAME OF IT What the case was in which Shiel Crozier was to give evidence is not important; what came from the giving of his testimony is all that matters; and this story would never have been written if he had not entered the witness-box.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A court-room at any time seems a little warmer than any other spot to all except the prisoner; but on a July day it is likely to be a punishment for both innocent and guilty.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading A man had been killed by one of the group of toughs called locally the M'Mahon Gang, and against the charge of murder that of manslaughter had been set up in defence; and manslaughter might mean jail for a year or two or no jail at all.
delaysnounUS /dɪˈleɪz/
plural of “delay” — time during which some action is awaited
From this reading Any evidence which justified the charge of murder would mean not jail, but the rope in due course; for this was not Montana or Idaho, where the law's delays outlasted even the memory of the crime committed.
detestedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtestɪd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading The court-room of Askatoon was crowded to suffocation, for the M'Mahons were detested, and the murdered man had a good reputation in the district.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading The court-room of Askatoon was crowded to suffocation, for the M'Mahons were detested, and the murdered man had a good reputation in the district.
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Any evidence which justified the charge of murder would mean not jail, but the rope in due course; for this was not Montana or Idaho, where the law's delays outlasted even the memory of the crime committed.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading THE LOGAN TRIAL AND WHAT CAME OF IT What the case was in which Shiel Crozier was to give evidence is not important; what came from the giving of his testimony is all that matters; and this story would never have been written if he had not entered the witness-box.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Any evidence which justified the charge of murder would mean not jail, but the rope in due course; for this was not Montana or Idaho, where the law's delays outlasted even the memory of the crime committed.
evidencenounUS /ˈevədəns/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading THE LOGAN TRIAL AND WHAT CAME OF IT What the case was in which Shiel Crozier was to give evidence is not important; what came from the giving of his testimony is all that matters; and this story would never have been written if he had not entered the witness-box.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading A court-room at any time seems a little warmer than any other spot to all except the prisoner; but on a July day it is likely to be a punishment for both innocent and guilty.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A court-room at any time seems a little warmer than any other spot to all except the prisoner; but on a July day it is likely to be a punishment for both innocent and guilty.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE LOGAN TRIAL AND WHAT CAME OF IT What the case was in which Shiel Crozier was to give evidence is not important; what came from the giving of his testimony is all that matters; and this story would never have been written if he had not entered the witness-box.
GangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading A man had been killed by one of the group of toughs called locally the M'Mahon Gang, and against the charge of murder that of manslaughter had been set up in defence; and manslaughter might mean jail for a year or two or no jail at all.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading THE LOGAN TRIAL AND WHAT CAME OF IT What the case was in which Shiel Crozier was to give evidence is not important; what came from the giving of his testimony is all that matters; and this story would never have been written if he had not entered the witness-box.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading THE LOGAN TRIAL AND WHAT CAME OF IT What the case was in which Shiel Crozier was to give evidence is not important; what came from the giving of his testimony is all that matters; and this story would never have been written if he had not entered the witness-box.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The court-room of Askatoon was crowded to suffocation, for the M'Mahons were detested, and the murdered man had a good reputation in the district.
groupnounUS /ɡruːp/
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading A man had been killed by one of the group of toughs called locally the M'Mahon Gang, and against the charge of murder that of manslaughter had been set up in defence; and manslaughter might mean jail for a year or two or no jail at all.
guiltyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪlti/
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading A court-room at any time seems a little warmer than any other spot to all except the prisoner; but on a July day it is likely to be a punishment for both innocent and guilty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE LOGAN TRIAL AND WHAT CAME OF IT What the case was in which Shiel Crozier was to give evidence is not important; what came from the giving of his testimony is all that matters; and this story would never have been written if he had not entered the witness-box.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE LOGAN TRIAL AND WHAT CAME OF IT What the case was in which Shiel Crozier was to give evidence is not important; what came from the giving of his testimony is all that matters; and this story would never have been written if he had not entered the witness-box.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE LOGAN TRIAL AND WHAT CAME OF IT What the case was in which Shiel Crozier was to give evidence is not important; what came from the giving of his testimony is all that matters; and this story would never have been written if he had not entered the witness-box.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LOGAN TRIAL AND WHAT CAME OF IT What the case was in which Shiel Crozier was to give evidence is not important; what came from the giving of his testimony is all that matters; and this story would never have been written if he had not entered the witness-box.
IdahonounUS /ˈaɪdəhoʊ/
a state in the Rocky Mountains
From this reading Any evidence which justified the charge of murder would mean not jail, but the rope in due course; for this was not Montana or Idaho, where the law's delays outlasted even the memory of the crime committed.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE LOGAN TRIAL AND WHAT CAME OF IT What the case was in which Shiel Crozier was to give evidence is not important; what came from the giving of his testimony is all that matters; and this story would never have been written if he had not entered the witness-box.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading THE LOGAN TRIAL AND WHAT CAME OF IT What the case was in which Shiel Crozier was to give evidence is not important; what came from the giving of his testimony is all that matters; and this story would never have been written if he had not entered the witness-box.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LOGAN TRIAL AND WHAT CAME OF IT What the case was in which Shiel Crozier was to give evidence is not important; what came from the giving of his testimony is all that matters; and this story would never have been written if he had not entered the witness-box.
innocentadjectiveUS /ˈɪnəsənt/
free from evil or guilt
From this reading A court-room at any time seems a little warmer than any other spot to all except the prisoner; but on a July day it is likely to be a punishment for both innocent and guilty.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LOGAN TRIAL AND WHAT CAME OF IT What the case was in which Shiel Crozier was to give evidence is not important; what came from the giving of his testimony is all that matters; and this story would never have been written if he had not entered the witness-box.
ITpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE LOGAN TRIAL AND WHAT CAME OF IT What the case was in which Shiel Crozier was to give evidence is not important; what came from the giving of his testimony is all that matters; and this story would never have been written if he had not entered the witness-box.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
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 A man had been killed by one of the group of toughs called locally the M'Mahon Gang, and against the charge of murder that of manslaughter had been set up in defence; and manslaughter might mean jail for a year or two or no jail at all.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading A court-room at any time seems a little warmer than any other spot to all except the prisoner; but on a July day it is likely to be a punishment for both innocent and guilty.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading Any evidence which justified the charge of murder would mean not jail, but the rope in due course; for this was not Montana or Idaho, where the law's delays outlasted even the memory of the crime committed.
killedverbUS /kɪld/
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading A man had been killed by one of the group of toughs called locally the M'Mahon Gang, and against the charge of murder that of manslaughter had been set up in defence; and manslaughter might mean jail for a year or two or no jail at all.
law'snounUS /lɔːz/
possessive form of “law” — the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Any evidence which justified the charge of murder would mean not jail, but the rope in due course; for this was not Montana or Idaho, where the law's delays outlasted even the memory of the crime committed.
likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading A court-room at any time seems a little warmer than any other spot to all except the prisoner; but on a July day it is likely to be a punishment for both innocent and guilty.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A court-room at any time seems a little warmer than any other spot to all except the prisoner; but on a July day it is likely to be a punishment for both innocent and guilty.
locallyadverbUS /ˈloʊkəli/
by a particular locality
From this reading A man had been killed by one of the group of toughs called locally the M'Mahon Gang, and against the charge of murder that of manslaughter had been set up in defence; and manslaughter might mean jail for a year or two or no jail at all.
LOGANnounUS /ˈloʊɡən/
a mountain peak in the St. Elias Range in the southwestern Yukon Territory in Canada (19,850 feet high)
From this reading THE LOGAN TRIAL AND WHAT CAME OF IT What the case was in which Shiel Crozier was to give evidence is not important; what came from the giving of his testimony is all that matters; and this story would never have been written if he had not entered the witness-box.
M'Mahon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A man had been killed by one of the group of toughs called locally the M'Mahon Gang, and against the charge of murder that of manslaughter had been set up in defence; and manslaughter might mean jail for a year or two or no jail at all.
M'Mahons
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The court-room of Askatoon was crowded to suffocation, for the M'Mahons were detested, and the murdered man had a good reputation in the district.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man had been killed by one of the group of toughs called locally the M'Mahon Gang, and against the charge of murder that of manslaughter had been set up in defence; and manslaughter might mean jail for a year or two or no jail at all.
manslaughternounUS /ˈmænslɔːtər/
homicide without malice aforethought
From this reading A man had been killed by one of the group of toughs called locally the M'Mahon Gang, and against the charge of murder that of manslaughter had been set up in defence; and manslaughter might mean jail for a year or two or no jail at all.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE LOGAN TRIAL AND WHAT CAME OF IT What the case was in which Shiel Crozier was to give evidence is not important; what came from the giving of his testimony is all that matters; and this story would never have been written if he had not entered the witness-box.
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading A man had been killed by one of the group of toughs called locally the M'Mahon Gang, and against the charge of murder that of manslaughter had been set up in defence; and manslaughter might mean jail for a year or two or no jail at all.
memorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Any evidence which justified the charge of murder would mean not jail, but the rope in due course; for this was not Montana or Idaho, where the law's delays outlasted even the memory of the crime committed.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A man had been killed by one of the group of toughs called locally the M'Mahon Gang, and against the charge of murder that of manslaughter had been set up in defence; and manslaughter might mean jail for a year or two or no jail at all.
MontananounUS /mɑːnˈtænə/
a state in northwestern United States on the Canadian border
From this reading Any evidence which justified the charge of murder would mean not jail, but the rope in due course; for this was not Montana or Idaho, where the law's delays outlasted even the memory of the crime committed.
murderverbUS /ˈmɜːrdər/
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading A man had been killed by one of the group of toughs called locally the M'Mahon Gang, and against the charge of murder that of manslaughter had been set up in defence; and manslaughter might mean jail for a year or two or no jail at all.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading The court-room of Askatoon was crowded to suffocation, for the M'Mahons were detested, and the murdered man had a good reputation in the district.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading THE LOGAN TRIAL AND WHAT CAME OF IT What the case was in which Shiel Crozier was to give evidence is not important; what came from the giving of his testimony is all that matters; and this story would never have been written if he had not entered the witness-box.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading A man had been killed by one of the group of toughs called locally the M'Mahon Gang, and against the charge of murder that of manslaughter had been set up in defence; and manslaughter might mean jail for a year or two or no jail at all.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE LOGAN TRIAL AND WHAT CAME OF IT What the case was in which Shiel Crozier was to give evidence is not important; what came from the giving of his testimony is all that matters; and this story would never have been written if he had not entered the witness-box.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LOGAN TRIAL AND WHAT CAME OF IT What the case was in which Shiel Crozier was to give evidence is not important; what came from the giving of his testimony is all that matters; and this story would never have been written if he had not entered the witness-box.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A court-room at any time seems a little warmer than any other spot to all except the prisoner; but on a July day it is likely to be a punishment for both innocent and guilty.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A man had been killed by one of the group of toughs called locally the M'Mahon Gang, and against the charge of murder that of manslaughter had been set up in defence; and manslaughter might mean jail for a year or two or no jail at all.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A man had been killed by one of the group of toughs called locally the M'Mahon Gang, and against the charge of murder that of manslaughter had been set up in defence; and manslaughter might mean jail for a year or two or no jail at all.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A court-room at any time seems a little warmer than any other spot to all except the prisoner; but on a July day it is likely to be a punishment for both innocent and guilty.
outlastedverbUS /ˈaʊtlæstɪd/
past form of “outlast” — live longer than
From this reading Any evidence which justified the charge of murder would mean not jail, but the rope in due course; for this was not Montana or Idaho, where the law's delays outlasted even the memory of the crime committed.
prisonernounUS /ˈprɪzənər/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading A court-room at any time seems a little warmer than any other spot to all except the prisoner; but on a July day it is likely to be a punishment for both innocent and guilty.
punishmentnounUS /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/
the act of punishing
From this reading A court-room at any time seems a little warmer than any other spot to all except the prisoner; but on a July day it is likely to be a punishment for both innocent and guilty.
reputationnounUS /ˌrepjəˈteɪʃən/
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading The court-room of Askatoon was crowded to suffocation, for the M'Mahons were detested, and the murdered man had a good reputation in the district.
ropenounUS /roʊp/
a strong line
From this reading Any evidence which justified the charge of murder would mean not jail, but the rope in due course; for this was not Montana or Idaho, where the law's delays outlasted even the memory of the crime committed.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A court-room at any time seems a little warmer than any other spot to all except the prisoner; but on a July day it is likely to be a punishment for both innocent and guilty.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A man had been killed by one of the group of toughs called locally the M'Mahon Gang, and against the charge of murder that of manslaughter had been set up in defence; and manslaughter might mean jail for a year or two or no jail at all.
Shiel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LOGAN TRIAL AND WHAT CAME OF IT What the case was in which Shiel Crozier was to give evidence is not important; what came from the giving of his testimony is all that matters; and this story would never have been written if he had not entered the witness-box.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A court-room at any time seems a little warmer than any other spot to all except the prisoner; but on a July day it is likely to be a punishment for both innocent and guilty.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE LOGAN TRIAL AND WHAT CAME OF IT What the case was in which Shiel Crozier was to give evidence is not important; what came from the giving of his testimony is all that matters; and this story would never have been written if he had not entered the witness-box.
suffocationnounUS /ˌsʌfəˈkeɪʃən/
killing by depriving of oxygen
From this reading The court-room of Askatoon was crowded to suffocation, for the M'Mahons were detested, and the murdered man had a good reputation in the district.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading THE LOGAN TRIAL AND WHAT CAME OF IT What the case was in which Shiel Crozier was to give evidence is not important; what came from the giving of his testimony is all that matters; and this story would never have been written if he had not entered the witness-box.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A court-room at any time seems a little warmer than any other spot to all except the prisoner; but on a July day it is likely to be a punishment for both innocent and guilty.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE LOGAN TRIAL AND WHAT CAME OF IT What the case was in which Shiel Crozier was to give evidence is not important; what came from the giving of his testimony is all that matters; and this story would never have been written if he had not entered the witness-box.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LOGAN TRIAL AND WHAT CAME OF IT What the case was in which Shiel Crozier was to give evidence is not important; what came from the giving of his testimony is all that matters; and this story would never have been written if he had not entered the witness-box.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE LOGAN TRIAL AND WHAT CAME OF IT What the case was in which Shiel Crozier was to give evidence is not important; what came from the giving of his testimony is all that matters; and this story would never have been written if he had not entered the witness-box.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A court-room at any time seems a little warmer than any other spot to all except the prisoner; but on a July day it is likely to be a punishment for both innocent and guilty.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LOGAN TRIAL AND WHAT CAME OF IT What the case was in which Shiel Crozier was to give evidence is not important; what came from the giving of his testimony is all that matters; and this story would never have been written if he had not entered the witness-box.
toughsnounUS /tʌfs/
plural of “tough” — someone who learned to fight in the streets rather than being formally trained in the sport of boxing
From this reading A man had been killed by one of the group of toughs called locally the M'Mahon Gang, and against the charge of murder that of manslaughter had been set up in defence; and manslaughter might mean jail for a year or two or no jail at all.
TRIALnounUS /ˈtraɪəl/
the act of testing something
From this reading THE LOGAN TRIAL AND WHAT CAME OF IT What the case was in which Shiel Crozier was to give evidence is not important; what came from the giving of his testimony is all that matters; and this story would never have been written if he had not entered the witness-box.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A man had been killed by one of the group of toughs called locally the M'Mahon Gang, and against the charge of murder that of manslaughter had been set up in defence; and manslaughter might mean jail for a year or two or no jail at all.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A man had been killed by one of the group of toughs called locally the M'Mahon Gang, and against the charge of murder that of manslaughter had been set up in defence; and manslaughter might mean jail for a year or two or no jail at all.
warmernounUS /ˈwɔːrmər/
device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
From this reading A court-room at any time seems a little warmer than any other spot to all except the prisoner; but on a July day it is likely to be a punishment for both innocent and guilty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LOGAN TRIAL AND WHAT CAME OF IT What the case was in which Shiel Crozier was to give evidence is not important; what came from the giving of his testimony is all that matters; and this story would never have been written if he had not entered the witness-box.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The court-room of Askatoon was crowded to suffocation, for the M'Mahons were detested, and the murdered man had a good reputation in the district.
WHATpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE LOGAN TRIAL AND WHAT CAME OF IT What the case was in which Shiel Crozier was to give evidence is not important; what came from the giving of his testimony is all that matters; and this story would never have been written if he had not entered the witness-box.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Any evidence which justified the charge of murder would mean not jail, but the rope in due course; for this was not Montana or Idaho, where the law's delays outlasted even the memory of the crime committed.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE LOGAN TRIAL AND WHAT CAME OF IT What the case was in which Shiel Crozier was to give evidence is not important; what came from the giving of his testimony is all that matters; and this story would never have been written if he had not entered the witness-box.
witness-box
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From this reading THE LOGAN TRIAL AND WHAT CAME OF IT What the case was in which Shiel Crozier was to give evidence is not important; what came from the giving of his testimony is all that matters; and this story would never have been written if he had not entered the witness-box.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE LOGAN TRIAL AND WHAT CAME OF IT What the case was in which Shiel Crozier was to give evidence is not important; what came from the giving of his testimony is all that matters; and this story would never have been written if he had not entered the witness-box.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading THE LOGAN TRIAL AND WHAT CAME OF IT What the case was in which Shiel Crozier was to give evidence is not important; what came from the giving of his testimony is all that matters; and this story would never have been written if he had not entered the witness-box.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading A man had been killed by one of the group of toughs called locally the M'Mahon Gang, and against the charge of murder that of manslaughter had been set up in defence; and manslaughter might mean jail for a year or two or no jail at all.
