Chapter3 Ⅲ~Chapter4 Ⅲ

Words & Expressions

1.scrawl

In Miss Brent's letter, though the signature of the surname is a mere scrawl the Christian names are reasonably clear...

explanation: a careless untidy way of writing.

e.g. The paper was covered in scrawls.

2.thread

Then the judge's small clear voice took up the thread once more.

explanation: an idea or a feature that is part of something greater; an idea that connects the different parts of something.

e.g. A common thread runs through these discussions.

3.babel

Immediately a babel broke out.

explanation: (formal) the sound of many voices talking at one time, especially when more than one language is being spoken

4.concur with

In passing sentence of death I concurred with the verdict.

explanation: (formal) to agree

e.g. The coroner concurred with this assessment.

5.exonerate

At the inquest the Coroner exonerated me.

explanation: (formal) to officially state that somebody is not responsible for something that they have been blamed for

e.g. The police report exonerated Lewis from all charges of corruption.

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Good sentences

Whoever it was who enticed us here, that person knows or has taken the trouble to find out a good deal about us all.

An appeal was lodged on the grounds of misdirection.

There was never a word said against us.