8. Replace each word/phrase in bold with a suitable expression from the list, using the correct tense/form

withdraw from, take up, be entitled to, familiarize oneself with one’s techniques, hold up, show up, preside over, resign from, get along, tower over, be after sb, come up, cover up, dwell on, give way to, tremble with rage

1. Abraham Wilson is given the right to have a fair trial.

2. She was going to inform him that she was giving up Abraham Wilson's defense.

3. I was betting you wouldn't appear.

4. I came up here to remove from the case.

5. When is the trial heard?

6. Honorable Lawrence Waldman, who had acted as the chairperson the Michael Moretti trial and had tried to get Jennifer disbarred.

7. I promise to consume as little of your time as possible.

8. Robert Di Silva kept talking about that, and he never let the jurors forget it.

9. Are you and our esteemed District Attorney on friendly terms ?

10. Judge Waldman lifted a hand.

11. Jennifer forced herself to ignore his hatred and his contempt, for she was aware that they concealed a deep fear.

12. There were half of dozen very good assistant district attorneys who prosecuted murder trials, and Jennifer made well acquainted with their techniques.

13. Over a period of weeks, Abraham Wilson’s reluctance was replaced by interest, and his interest finally was replaced by fascination.

14. He got to his feet and when he spoke his voice was shaking with anger.

15. He doesn’t pursue Wilson – he pursues me.

16. Abraham Wilson was seated at the defense table, he was much taller than everyone around him.

9. Fill in each gap with a suitable preposition from the list.

by, for, with, about, of, from, at, to, up

1. Jennifer prepared … Abraham Wilson's trial as she had never prepared … anything before in her life.

2. There were half a dozen very good assistants who prosecuted murder trials, and Jennifer familiarized herself … their techniques.

3. Don't worry … it.

4. I have an appointment … .

5. He got … his feet and when he spoke his voice was trembling … rage.

6. He's guilty … murder plain and simple!

7. Robert Di Silva smiled … her without mirth.

8. Each time Jennifer tried to answer the questions, the jurors interrupted her … a chant: Liar! Liar! Liar!

9. The corridor outside was crowded … people trying to get in, but the courtroom was already full.

10. I can tell you that that jury sincerely believed that locking Abraham Wilson … would prevent him … committing any further crimes.

11. … the time they were finished, one would have thought that Raymond Thorpe had been wrongfully deprived … sainthood.

12. Wouldn't you be willing to help a fellow human being who was unjustly accused … a capital crime?

13. And when he came … you armed … these two weapons, you were forced to kill him in order to save your own life?

14. Robert Di Silva rose … his feet and moved slowly toward the witness box.

15. She could see … their faces that they were going to convict.

16. His eyes rested … the members … the jury, … Robert Di Silva, … Jennifer and finally … Abraham Wilson.

17. He stared … her … an instant … those small, mean eyes.

18. The press was crowding around Jennifer, asking … a statement, barraging her … questions.

19. A bailiff approached … her.

20. I can always count … you.

21. When Jennifer arrived … the office one hour later, she was feeling better.