Chapter XXX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading HOW LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP THREW A MAIN FOR two weeks after the judge’s first interview with his unwilling client the possibility of successfully defending Brant receded steadily, and no new discoveries came to countermine the wall of evidence which was slowly and surely closing in upon him.

treat badly

From this reading And when expostulation and friendly abuse had failed, the colonel sought out Judge Langford and Forsyth, joining forces cordially with the prisoner’s friends, but bringing nothing helpful in the way of additional information.

further or added

From this reading And when expostulation and friendly abuse had failed, the colonel sought out Judge Langford and Forsyth, joining forces cordially with the prisoner’s friends, but bringing nothing helpful in the way of additional information.

later than; following

From this reading HOW LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP THREW A MAIN FOR two weeks after the judge’s first interview with his unwilling client the possibility of successfully defending Brant receded steadily, and no new discoveries came to countermine the wall of evidence which was slowly and surely closing in upon him.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading HOW LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP THREW A MAIN FOR two weeks after the judge’s first interview with his unwilling client the possibility of successfully defending Brant receded steadily, and no new discoveries came to countermine the wall of evidence which was slowly and surely closing in upon him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In this interval Colonel Bowran had returned, and, contrary to Brant’s expectation or desire, had at once championed his draughtsman’s cause.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There had been more than one stormy interview--they were tempestuous on the colonel’s part, at least--in which the chief engineer’s wrath was directed at Brant’s obduracy.

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From this reading In this interval Colonel Bowran had returned, and, contrary to Brant’s expectation or desire, had at once championed his draughtsman’s cause.

small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward

From this reading HOW LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP THREW A MAIN FOR two weeks after the judge’s first interview with his unwilling client the possibility of successfully defending Brant receded steadily, and no new discoveries came to countermine the wall of evidence which was slowly and surely closing in upon him.

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From this reading In this interval Colonel Bowran had returned, and, contrary to Brant’s expectation or desire, had at once championed his draughtsman’s cause.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading And when expostulation and friendly abuse had failed, the colonel sought out Judge Langford and Forsyth, joining forces cordially with the prisoner’s friends, but bringing nothing helpful in the way of additional information.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading And when expostulation and friendly abuse had failed, the colonel sought out Judge Langford and Forsyth, joining forces cordially with the prisoner’s friends, but bringing nothing helpful in the way of additional information.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading HOW LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP THREW A MAIN FOR two weeks after the judge’s first interview with his unwilling client the possibility of successfully defending Brant receded steadily, and no new discoveries came to countermine the wall of evidence which was slowly and surely closing in upon him.

an occurrence of something

From this reading On the other hand, the prosecution lacked nothing but the culprit’s confession of having a complete case.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading In this interval Colonel Bowran had returned, and, contrary to Brant’s expectation or desire, had at once championed his draughtsman’s cause.

past form of “champion” — protect or fight for as a champion

From this reading In this interval Colonel Bowran had returned, and, contrary to Brant’s expectation or desire, had at once championed his draughtsman’s cause.

a person who is in charge

From this reading There had been more than one stormy interview--they were tempestuous on the colonel’s part, at least--in which the chief engineer’s wrath was directed at Brant’s obduracy.

a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer

From this reading HOW LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP THREW A MAIN FOR two weeks after the judge’s first interview with his unwilling client the possibility of successfully defending Brant receded steadily, and no new discoveries came to countermine the wall of evidence which was slowly and surely closing in upon him.

the act of closing something

From this reading HOW LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP THREW A MAIN FOR two weeks after the judge’s first interview with his unwilling client the possibility of successfully defending Brant receded steadily, and no new discoveries came to countermine the wall of evidence which was slowly and surely closing in upon him.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading In this interval Colonel Bowran had returned, and, contrary to Brant’s expectation or desire, had at once championed his draughtsman’s cause.

possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading There had been more than one stormy interview--they were tempestuous on the colonel’s part, at least--in which the chief engineer’s wrath was directed at Brant’s obduracy.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading On the other hand, the prosecution lacked nothing but the culprit’s confession of having a complete case.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading On the other hand, the prosecution lacked nothing but the culprit’s confession of having a complete case.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading In this interval Colonel Bowran had returned, and, contrary to Brant’s expectation or desire, had at once championed his draughtsman’s cause.

in a hearty manner

From this reading And when expostulation and friendly abuse had failed, the colonel sought out Judge Langford and Forsyth, joining forces cordially with the prisoner’s friends, but bringing nothing helpful in the way of additional information.

destroy property or hinder normal operations

From this reading HOW LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP THREW A MAIN FOR two weeks after the judge’s first interview with his unwilling client the possibility of successfully defending Brant receded steadily, and no new discoveries came to countermine the wall of evidence which was slowly and surely closing in upon him.

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From this reading On the other hand, the prosecution lacked nothing but the culprit’s confession of having a complete case.

attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring

From this reading HOW LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP THREW A MAIN FOR two weeks after the judge’s first interview with his unwilling client the possibility of successfully defending Brant receded steadily, and no new discoveries came to countermine the wall of evidence which was slowly and surely closing in upon him.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading In this interval Colonel Bowran had returned, and, contrary to Brant’s expectation or desire, had at once championed his draughtsman’s cause.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading There had been more than one stormy interview--they were tempestuous on the colonel’s part, at least--in which the chief engineer’s wrath was directed at Brant’s obduracy.

plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something

From this reading HOW LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP THREW A MAIN FOR two weeks after the judge’s first interview with his unwilling client the possibility of successfully defending Brant receded steadily, and no new discoveries came to countermine the wall of evidence which was slowly and surely closing in upon him.

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From this reading In this interval Colonel Bowran had returned, and, contrary to Brant’s expectation or desire, had at once championed his draughtsman’s cause.

possessive form of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

From this reading There had been more than one stormy interview--they were tempestuous on the colonel’s part, at least--in which the chief engineer’s wrath was directed at Brant’s obduracy.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading HOW LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP THREW A MAIN FOR two weeks after the judge’s first interview with his unwilling client the possibility of successfully defending Brant receded steadily, and no new discoveries came to countermine the wall of evidence which was slowly and surely closing in upon him.

belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading In this interval Colonel Bowran had returned, and, contrary to Brant’s expectation or desire, had at once championed his draughtsman’s cause.

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading And when expostulation and friendly abuse had failed, the colonel sought out Judge Langford and Forsyth, joining forces cordially with the prisoner’s friends, but bringing nothing helpful in the way of additional information.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading And when expostulation and friendly abuse had failed, the colonel sought out Judge Langford and Forsyth, joining forces cordially with the prisoner’s friends, but bringing nothing helpful in the way of additional information.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading HOW LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP THREW A MAIN FOR two weeks after the judge’s first interview with his unwilling client the possibility of successfully defending Brant receded steadily, and no new discoveries came to countermine the wall of evidence which was slowly and surely closing in upon him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HOW LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP THREW A MAIN FOR two weeks after the judge’s first interview with his unwilling client the possibility of successfully defending Brant receded steadily, and no new discoveries came to countermine the wall of evidence which was slowly and surely closing in upon him.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading And when expostulation and friendly abuse had failed, the colonel sought out Judge Langford and Forsyth, joining forces cordially with the prisoner’s friends, but bringing nothing helpful in the way of additional information.

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From this reading And when expostulation and friendly abuse had failed, the colonel sought out Judge Langford and Forsyth, joining forces cordially with the prisoner’s friends, but bringing nothing helpful in the way of additional information.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading And when expostulation and friendly abuse had failed, the colonel sought out Judge Langford and Forsyth, joining forces cordially with the prisoner’s friends, but bringing nothing helpful in the way of additional information.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading And when expostulation and friendly abuse had failed, the colonel sought out Judge Langford and Forsyth, joining forces cordially with the prisoner’s friends, but bringing nothing helpful in the way of additional information.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading HOW LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP THREW A MAIN FOR two weeks after the judge’s first interview with his unwilling client the possibility of successfully defending Brant receded steadily, and no new discoveries came to countermine the wall of evidence which was slowly and surely closing in upon him.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading In this interval Colonel Bowran had returned, and, contrary to Brant’s expectation or desire, had at once championed his draughtsman’s cause.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading On the other hand, the prosecution lacked nothing but the culprit’s confession of having a complete case.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading On the other hand, the prosecution lacked nothing but the culprit’s confession of having a complete case.

providing assistance or serving a useful function

From this reading And when expostulation and friendly abuse had failed, the colonel sought out Judge Langford and Forsyth, joining forces cordially with the prisoner’s friends, but bringing nothing helpful in the way of additional information.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading HOW LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP THREW A MAIN FOR two weeks after the judge’s first interview with his unwilling client the possibility of successfully defending Brant receded steadily, and no new discoveries came to countermine the wall of evidence which was slowly and surely closing in upon him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading HOW LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP THREW A MAIN FOR two weeks after the judge’s first interview with his unwilling client the possibility of successfully defending Brant receded steadily, and no new discoveries came to countermine the wall of evidence which was slowly and surely closing in upon him.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HOW LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP THREW A MAIN FOR two weeks after the judge’s first interview with his unwilling client the possibility of successfully defending Brant receded steadily, and no new discoveries came to countermine the wall of evidence which was slowly and surely closing in upon him.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading HOW LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP THREW A MAIN FOR two weeks after the judge’s first interview with his unwilling client the possibility of successfully defending Brant receded steadily, and no new discoveries came to countermine the wall of evidence which was slowly and surely closing in upon him.

a message received and understood

From this reading And when expostulation and friendly abuse had failed, the colonel sought out Judge Langford and Forsyth, joining forces cordially with the prisoner’s friends, but bringing nothing helpful in the way of additional information.

a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading In this interval Colonel Bowran had returned, and, contrary to Brant’s expectation or desire, had at once championed his draughtsman’s cause.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading HOW LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP THREW A MAIN FOR two weeks after the judge’s first interview with his unwilling client the possibility of successfully defending Brant receded steadily, and no new discoveries came to countermine the wall of evidence which was slowly and surely closing in upon him.

the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)

From this reading And when expostulation and friendly abuse had failed, the colonel sought out Judge Langford and Forsyth, joining forces cordially with the prisoner’s friends, but bringing nothing helpful in the way of additional information.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading And when expostulation and friendly abuse had failed, the colonel sought out Judge Langford and Forsyth, joining forces cordially with the prisoner’s friends, but bringing nothing helpful in the way of additional information.

possessive form of “judge” — a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice

From this reading HOW LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP THREW A MAIN FOR two weeks after the judge’s first interview with his unwilling client the possibility of successfully defending Brant receded steadily, and no new discoveries came to countermine the wall of evidence which was slowly and surely closing in upon him.

past form of “lack” — be without

From this reading On the other hand, the prosecution lacked nothing but the culprit’s confession of having a complete case.

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From this reading And when expostulation and friendly abuse had failed, the colonel sought out Judge Langford and Forsyth, joining forces cordially with the prisoner’s friends, but bringing nothing helpful in the way of additional information.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading There had been more than one stormy interview--they were tempestuous on the colonel’s part, at least--in which the chief engineer’s wrath was directed at Brant’s obduracy.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading HOW LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP THREW A MAIN FOR two weeks after the judge’s first interview with his unwilling client the possibility of successfully defending Brant receded steadily, and no new discoveries came to countermine the wall of evidence which was slowly and surely closing in upon him.

most important element

From this reading HOW LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP THREW A MAIN FOR two weeks after the judge’s first interview with his unwilling client the possibility of successfully defending Brant receded steadily, and no new discoveries came to countermine the wall of evidence which was slowly and surely closing in upon him.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading There had been more than one stormy interview--they were tempestuous on the colonel’s part, at least--in which the chief engineer’s wrath was directed at Brant’s obduracy.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading HOW LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP THREW A MAIN FOR two weeks after the judge’s first interview with his unwilling client the possibility of successfully defending Brant receded steadily, and no new discoveries came to countermine the wall of evidence which was slowly and surely closing in upon him.

not any; not one

From this reading HOW LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP THREW A MAIN FOR two weeks after the judge’s first interview with his unwilling client the possibility of successfully defending Brant receded steadily, and no new discoveries came to countermine the wall of evidence which was slowly and surely closing in upon him.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading And when expostulation and friendly abuse had failed, the colonel sought out Judge Langford and Forsyth, joining forces cordially with the prisoner’s friends, but bringing nothing helpful in the way of additional information.

resoluteness by virtue of being unyielding and inflexible

From this reading There had been more than one stormy interview--they were tempestuous on the colonel’s part, at least--in which the chief engineer’s wrath was directed at Brant’s obduracy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP THREW A MAIN FOR two weeks after the judge’s first interview with his unwilling client the possibility of successfully defending Brant receded steadily, and no new discoveries came to countermine the wall of evidence which was slowly and surely closing in upon him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There had been more than one stormy interview--they were tempestuous on the colonel’s part, at least--in which the chief engineer’s wrath was directed at Brant’s obduracy.

on one occasion

From this reading In this interval Colonel Bowran had returned, and, contrary to Brant’s expectation or desire, had at once championed his draughtsman’s cause.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There had been more than one stormy interview--they were tempestuous on the colonel’s part, at least--in which the chief engineer’s wrath was directed at Brant’s obduracy.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In this interval Colonel Bowran had returned, and, contrary to Brant’s expectation or desire, had at once championed his draughtsman’s cause.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading On the other hand, the prosecution lacked nothing but the culprit’s confession of having a complete case.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading And when expostulation and friendly abuse had failed, the colonel sought out Judge Langford and Forsyth, joining forces cordially with the prisoner’s friends, but bringing nothing helpful in the way of additional information.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading There had been more than one stormy interview--they were tempestuous on the colonel’s part, at least--in which the chief engineer’s wrath was directed at Brant’s obduracy.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading HOW LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP THREW A MAIN FOR two weeks after the judge’s first interview with his unwilling client the possibility of successfully defending Brant receded steadily, and no new discoveries came to countermine the wall of evidence which was slowly and surely closing in upon him.

possessive form of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading And when expostulation and friendly abuse had failed, the colonel sought out Judge Langford and Forsyth, joining forces cordially with the prisoner’s friends, but bringing nothing helpful in the way of additional information.

the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior

From this reading On the other hand, the prosecution lacked nothing but the culprit’s confession of having a complete case.

past form of “recede” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading HOW LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP THREW A MAIN FOR two weeks after the judge’s first interview with his unwilling client the possibility of successfully defending Brant receded steadily, and no new discoveries came to countermine the wall of evidence which was slowly and surely closing in upon him.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading In this interval Colonel Bowran had returned, and, contrary to Brant’s expectation or desire, had at once championed his draughtsman’s cause.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading HOW LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP THREW A MAIN FOR two weeks after the judge’s first interview with his unwilling client the possibility of successfully defending Brant receded steadily, and no new discoveries came to countermine the wall of evidence which was slowly and surely closing in upon him.

that is looked for

From this reading And when expostulation and friendly abuse had failed, the colonel sought out Judge Langford and Forsyth, joining forces cordially with the prisoner’s friends, but bringing nothing helpful in the way of additional information.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading HOW LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP THREW A MAIN FOR two weeks after the judge’s first interview with his unwilling client the possibility of successfully defending Brant receded steadily, and no new discoveries came to countermine the wall of evidence which was slowly and surely closing in upon him.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading There had been more than one stormy interview--they were tempestuous on the colonel’s part, at least--in which the chief engineer’s wrath was directed at Brant’s obduracy.

with success; in a successful manner

From this reading HOW LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP THREW A MAIN FOR two weeks after the judge’s first interview with his unwilling client the possibility of successfully defending Brant receded steadily, and no new discoveries came to countermine the wall of evidence which was slowly and surely closing in upon him.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading HOW LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP THREW A MAIN FOR two weeks after the judge’s first interview with his unwilling client the possibility of successfully defending Brant receded steadily, and no new discoveries came to countermine the wall of evidence which was slowly and surely closing in upon him.

characterized by violent emotions or behavior

From this reading There had been more than one stormy interview--they were tempestuous on the colonel’s part, at least--in which the chief engineer’s wrath was directed at Brant’s obduracy.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There had been more than one stormy interview--they were tempestuous on the colonel’s part, at least--in which the chief engineer’s wrath was directed at Brant’s obduracy.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading HOW LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP THREW A MAIN FOR two weeks after the judge’s first interview with his unwilling client the possibility of successfully defending Brant receded steadily, and no new discoveries came to countermine the wall of evidence which was slowly and surely closing in upon him.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There had been more than one stormy interview--they were tempestuous on the colonel’s part, at least--in which the chief engineer’s wrath was directed at Brant’s obduracy.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There had been more than one stormy interview--they were tempestuous on the colonel’s part, at least--in which the chief engineer’s wrath was directed at Brant’s obduracy.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading In this interval Colonel Bowran had returned, and, contrary to Brant’s expectation or desire, had at once championed his draughtsman’s cause.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading HOW LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP THREW A MAIN FOR two weeks after the judge’s first interview with his unwilling client the possibility of successfully defending Brant receded steadily, and no new discoveries came to countermine the wall of evidence which was slowly and surely closing in upon him.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading HOW LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP THREW A MAIN FOR two weeks after the judge’s first interview with his unwilling client the possibility of successfully defending Brant receded steadily, and no new discoveries came to countermine the wall of evidence which was slowly and surely closing in upon him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading HOW LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP THREW A MAIN FOR two weeks after the judge’s first interview with his unwilling client the possibility of successfully defending Brant receded steadily, and no new discoveries came to countermine the wall of evidence which was slowly and surely closing in upon him.

not disposed or inclined toward

From this reading HOW LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP THREW A MAIN FOR two weeks after the judge’s first interview with his unwilling client the possibility of successfully defending Brant receded steadily, and no new discoveries came to countermine the wall of evidence which was slowly and surely closing in upon him.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading HOW LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP THREW A MAIN FOR two weeks after the judge’s first interview with his unwilling client the possibility of successfully defending Brant receded steadily, and no new discoveries came to countermine the wall of evidence which was slowly and surely closing in upon him.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading HOW LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP THREW A MAIN FOR two weeks after the judge’s first interview with his unwilling client the possibility of successfully defending Brant receded steadily, and no new discoveries came to countermine the wall of evidence which was slowly and surely closing in upon him.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading HOW LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP THREW A MAIN FOR two weeks after the judge’s first interview with his unwilling client the possibility of successfully defending Brant receded steadily, and no new discoveries came to countermine the wall of evidence which was slowly and surely closing in upon him.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading And when expostulation and friendly abuse had failed, the colonel sought out Judge Langford and Forsyth, joining forces cordially with the prisoner’s friends, but bringing nothing helpful in the way of additional information.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading HOW LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP THREW A MAIN FOR two weeks after the judge’s first interview with his unwilling client the possibility of successfully defending Brant receded steadily, and no new discoveries came to countermine the wall of evidence which was slowly and surely closing in upon him.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading There had been more than one stormy interview--they were tempestuous on the colonel’s part, at least--in which the chief engineer’s wrath was directed at Brant’s obduracy.

at the time that

From this reading And when expostulation and friendly abuse had failed, the colonel sought out Judge Langford and Forsyth, joining forces cordially with the prisoner’s friends, but bringing nothing helpful in the way of additional information.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading HOW LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP THREW A MAIN FOR two weeks after the judge’s first interview with his unwilling client the possibility of successfully defending Brant receded steadily, and no new discoveries came to countermine the wall of evidence which was slowly and surely closing in upon him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading HOW LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP THREW A MAIN FOR two weeks after the judge’s first interview with his unwilling client the possibility of successfully defending Brant receded steadily, and no new discoveries came to countermine the wall of evidence which was slowly and surely closing in upon him.

intense anger (usually on an epic scale)

From this reading There had been more than one stormy interview--they were tempestuous on the colonel’s part, at least--in which the chief engineer’s wrath was directed at Brant’s obduracy.