Definitions by Arminkshipper

how say you 

how do you find? (addressed to the jury when requesting its verdict).

"Members of the jury, having heard the evidence and the arguments, how say you, is the defendant guilty or not guilty?"

"Foreperson, how say you as to the charge of grand larceny?"

"And so, to the matter of the first count, how say you?"

how say you by Arminkshipper March 9, 2025

say 

used to express surprise or to draw attention to a remark or question.

"say, did you notice any blood?"

say by Arminkshipper March 9, 2025

sweetheart 

denoting an arrangement or agreement reached privately by two sides in an unofficial or illicit way.

She believed the company was benefitting from a series of sweetheart contracts that were costing taxpayers tens of millions of dollars

sweetheart by Arminkshipper March 8, 2025

at ease 

in a relaxed attitude with the feet apart and the hands behind the back (often as a command).

"all right, stand at ease!"

at ease by Arminkshipper January 21, 2025

give 

1. (of a man) sanction the marriage of (his daughter) to someone.
2. consent to have sexual intercourse with (someone).
3. predict that (an activity, undertaking, or relationship) will last no longer than (a specified time).
4. tell what one knows.
5. concede defeat; surrender.

1. "he gave her marriage to an English noble"
2. "she gave herself to the king in order to obtain the pardon of her father"
3. "this is a place that will not improve with time—I give it three weeks"
4. "okay, give—what's that all about?"
5. I give!

give by Arminkshipper January 19, 2025

taxing

examine and assess (the costs of a case).

"an officer taxing a bill of costs"

taxing by Arminkshipper January 19, 2025

property

the right to the possession, use, or disposal of something; ownership.

"rights of property"

property by Arminkshipper January 19, 2025