Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading He can hardly expect me not to use all the weapons I have to fight him; though when you sum it up our proofs are not very strong: Juarez is dead, and Mareno, even if he knows the part Lazar played in the arms case, would not testify before a naval court.”

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading AN IMPORTANT WITNESS “How has he the face to report you for disobeying his order when he must realize that we have evidence enough against him to dismiss him from the service?” exclaimed Sydney as they were on their return.

(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 He can hardly expect me not to use all the weapons I have to fight him; though when you sum it up our proofs are not very strong: Juarez is dead, and Mareno, even if he knows the part Lazar played in the arms case, would not testify before a naval court.”

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN IMPORTANT WITNESS “How has he the face to report you for disobeying his order when he must realize that we have evidence enough against him to dismiss him from the service?” exclaimed Sydney as they were on their return.

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

From this reading He can hardly expect me not to use all the weapons I have to fight him; though when you sum it up our proofs are not very strong: Juarez is dead, and Mareno, even if he knows the part Lazar played in the arms case, would not testify before a naval court.”

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

From this reading He can hardly expect me not to use all the weapons I have to fight him; though when you sum it up our proofs are not very strong: Juarez is dead, and Mareno, even if he knows the part Lazar played in the arms case, would not testify before a naval court.”

weapons considered collectively

From this reading He can hardly expect me not to use all the weapons I have to fight him; though when you sum it up our proofs are not very strong: Juarez is dead, and Mareno, even if he knows the part Lazar played in the arms case, would not testify before a naval court.”

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading AN IMPORTANT WITNESS “How has he the face to report you for disobeying his order when he must realize that we have evidence enough against him to dismiss him from the service?” exclaimed Sydney as they were on their return.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He can hardly expect me not to use all the weapons I have to fight him; though when you sum it up our proofs are not very strong: Juarez is dead, and Mareno, even if he knows the part Lazar played in the arms case, would not testify before a naval court.”

past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading “But Craig’s evidence,” Sydney interrupted earnestly, “will prove that he deliberately betrayed his trust and gave up the arms.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “But Craig’s evidence,” Sydney interrupted earnestly, “will prove that he deliberately betrayed his trust and gave up the arms.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “What can he gain by having me court-martialed?

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “What can he gain by having me court-martialed?

an occurrence of something

From this reading He can hardly expect me not to use all the weapons I have to fight him; though when you sum it up our proofs are not very strong: Juarez is dead, and Mareno, even if he knows the part Lazar played in the arms case, would not testify before a naval court.”

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading He can hardly expect me not to use all the weapons I have to fight him; though when you sum it up our proofs are not very strong: Juarez is dead, and Mareno, even if he knows the part Lazar played in the arms case, would not testify before a naval court.”

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From this reading “What can he gain by having me court-martialed?

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

From this reading “But Craig’s evidence,” Sydney interrupted earnestly, “will prove that he deliberately betrayed his trust and gave up the arms.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading He can hardly expect me not to use all the weapons I have to fight him; though when you sum it up our proofs are not very strong: Juarez is dead, and Mareno, even if he knows the part Lazar played in the arms case, would not testify before a naval court.”

made known or openly avowed

From this reading “That’s what puzzles me, too,” declared Phil.

with intention; in an intentional manner

From this reading “But Craig’s evidence,” Sydney interrupted earnestly, “will prove that he deliberately betrayed his trust and gave up the arms.

bar from attention or consideration

From this reading AN IMPORTANT WITNESS “How has he the face to report you for disobeying his order when he must realize that we have evidence enough against him to dismiss him from the service?” exclaimed Sydney as they were on their return.

-ing form of “disobey” — refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient

From this reading AN IMPORTANT WITNESS “How has he the face to report you for disobeying his order when he must realize that we have evidence enough against him to dismiss him from the service?” exclaimed Sydney as they were on their return.

in a serious manner

From this reading “But Craig’s evidence,” Sydney interrupted earnestly, “will prove that he deliberately betrayed his trust and gave up the arms.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading AN IMPORTANT WITNESS “How has he the face to report you for disobeying his order when he must realize that we have evidence enough against him to dismiss him from the service?” exclaimed Sydney as they were on their return.

divisible by two

From this reading He can hardly expect me not to use all the weapons I have to fight him; though when you sum it up our proofs are not very strong: Juarez is dead, and Mareno, even if he knows the part Lazar played in the arms case, would not testify before a naval court.”

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

From this reading AN IMPORTANT WITNESS “How has he the face to report you for disobeying his order when he must realize that we have evidence enough against him to dismiss him from the service?” exclaimed Sydney as they were on their return.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading AN IMPORTANT WITNESS “How has he the face to report you for disobeying his order when he must realize that we have evidence enough against him to dismiss him from the service?” exclaimed Sydney as they were on their return.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading He can hardly expect me not to use all the weapons I have to fight him; though when you sum it up our proofs are not very strong: Juarez is dead, and Mareno, even if he knows the part Lazar played in the arms case, would not testify before a naval court.”

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading AN IMPORTANT WITNESS “How has he the face to report you for disobeying his order when he must realize that we have evidence enough against him to dismiss him from the service?” exclaimed Sydney as they were on their return.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading He can hardly expect me not to use all the weapons I have to fight him; though when you sum it up our proofs are not very strong: Juarez is dead, and Mareno, even if he knows the part Lazar played in the arms case, would not testify before a naval court.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AN IMPORTANT WITNESS “How has he the face to report you for disobeying his order when he must realize that we have evidence enough against him to dismiss him from the service?” exclaimed Sydney as they were on their return.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading AN IMPORTANT WITNESS “How has he the face to report you for disobeying his order when he must realize that we have evidence enough against him to dismiss him from the service?” exclaimed Sydney as they were on their return.

obtain

From this reading “What can he gain by having me court-martialed?

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading “But Craig’s evidence,” Sydney interrupted earnestly, “will prove that he deliberately betrayed his trust and gave up the arms.

only a very short time before

From this reading He can hardly expect me not to use all the weapons I have to fight him; though when you sum it up our proofs are not very strong: Juarez is dead, and Mareno, even if he knows the part Lazar played in the arms case, would not testify before a naval court.”

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading AN IMPORTANT WITNESS “How has he the face to report you for disobeying his order when he must realize that we have evidence enough against him to dismiss him from the service?” exclaimed Sydney as they were on their return.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading AN IMPORTANT WITNESS “How has he the face to report you for disobeying his order when he must realize that we have evidence enough against him to dismiss him from the service?” exclaimed Sydney as they were on their return.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading “What can he gain by having me court-martialed?

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading AN IMPORTANT WITNESS “How has he the face to report you for disobeying his order when he must realize that we have evidence enough against him to dismiss him from the service?” exclaimed Sydney as they were on their return.

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

From this reading AN IMPORTANT WITNESS “How has he the face to report you for disobeying his order when he must realize that we have evidence enough against him to dismiss him from the service?” exclaimed Sydney as they were on their return.

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

From this reading AN IMPORTANT WITNESS “How has he the face to report you for disobeying his order when he must realize that we have evidence enough against him to dismiss him from the service?” exclaimed Sydney as they were on their return.

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From this reading AN IMPORTANT WITNESS “How has he the face to report you for disobeying his order when he must realize that we have evidence enough against him to dismiss him from the service?” exclaimed Sydney as they were on their return.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading He can hardly expect me not to use all the weapons I have to fight him; though when you sum it up our proofs are not very strong: Juarez is dead, and Mareno, even if he knows the part Lazar played in the arms case, would not testify before a naval court.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He can hardly expect me not to use all the weapons I have to fight him; though when you sum it up our proofs are not very strong: Juarez is dead, and Mareno, even if he knows the part Lazar played in the arms case, would not testify before a naval court.”

of great significance or value

From this reading AN IMPORTANT WITNESS “How has he the face to report you for disobeying his order when he must realize that we have evidence enough against him to dismiss him from the service?” exclaimed Sydney as they were on their return.

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

From this reading He can hardly expect me not to use all the weapons I have to fight him; though when you sum it up our proofs are not very strong: Juarez is dead, and Mareno, even if he knows the part Lazar played in the arms case, would not testify before a naval court.”

discontinued temporarily

From this reading “But Craig’s evidence,” Sydney interrupted earnestly, “will prove that he deliberately betrayed his trust and gave up the arms.

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

From this reading He can hardly expect me not to use all the weapons I have to fight him; though when you sum it up our proofs are not very strong: Juarez is dead, and Mareno, even if he knows the part Lazar played in the arms case, would not testify before a naval court.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He can hardly expect me not to use all the weapons I have to fight him; though when you sum it up our proofs are not very strong: Juarez is dead, and Mareno, even if he knows the part Lazar played in the arms case, would not testify before a naval court.”

a city in northern Mexico on the Rio Grande opposite El Paso

From this reading He can hardly expect me not to use all the weapons I have to fight him; though when you sum it up our proofs are not very strong: Juarez is dead, and Mareno, even if he knows the part Lazar played in the arms case, would not testify before a naval court.”

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading He can hardly expect me not to use all the weapons I have to fight him; though when you sum it up our proofs are not very strong: Juarez is dead, and Mareno, even if he knows the part Lazar played in the arms case, would not testify before a naval court.”

a person afflicted with leprosy

From this reading He can hardly expect me not to use all the weapons I have to fight him; though when you sum it up our proofs are not very strong: Juarez is dead, and Mareno, even if he knows the part Lazar played in the arms case, would not testify before a naval court.”

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

From this reading He can hardly expect me not to use all the weapons I have to fight him; though when you sum it up our proofs are not very strong: Juarez is dead, and Mareno, even if he knows the part Lazar played in the arms case, would not testify before a naval court.”

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “That’s what puzzles me, too,” declared Phil.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading AN IMPORTANT WITNESS “How has he the face to report you for disobeying his order when he must realize that we have evidence enough against him to dismiss him from the service?” exclaimed Sydney as they were on their return.

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading He can hardly expect me not to use all the weapons I have to fight him; though when you sum it up our proofs are not very strong: Juarez is dead, and Mareno, even if he knows the part Lazar played in the arms case, would not testify before a naval court.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He can hardly expect me not to use all the weapons I have to fight him; though when you sum it up our proofs are not very strong: Juarez is dead, and Mareno, even if he knows the part Lazar played in the arms case, would not testify before a naval court.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AN IMPORTANT WITNESS “How has he the face to report you for disobeying his order when he must realize that we have evidence enough against him to dismiss him from the service?” exclaimed Sydney as they were on their return.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading AN IMPORTANT WITNESS “How has he the face to report you for disobeying his order when he must realize that we have evidence enough against him to dismiss him from the service?” exclaimed Sydney as they were on their return.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading He can hardly expect me not to use all the weapons I have to fight him; though when you sum it up our proofs are not very strong: Juarez is dead, and Mareno, even if he knows the part Lazar played in the arms case, would not testify before a naval court.”

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He can hardly expect me not to use all the weapons I have to fight him; though when you sum it up our proofs are not very strong: Juarez is dead, and Mareno, even if he knows the part Lazar played in the arms case, would not testify before a naval court.”

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

From this reading “That’s what puzzles me, too,” declared Phil.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading He can hardly expect me not to use all the weapons I have to fight him; though when you sum it up our proofs are not very strong: Juarez is dead, and Mareno, even if he knows the part Lazar played in the arms case, would not testify before a naval court.”

plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading He can hardly expect me not to use all the weapons I have to fight him; though when you sum it up our proofs are not very strong: Juarez is dead, and Mareno, even if he knows the part Lazar played in the arms case, would not testify before a naval court.”

be shown or be found to be

From this reading “But Craig’s evidence,” Sydney interrupted earnestly, “will prove that he deliberately betrayed his trust and gave up the arms.

plural of “puzzle” — a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution

From this reading “That’s what puzzles me, too,” declared Phil.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading AN IMPORTANT WITNESS “How has he the face to report you for disobeying his order when he must realize that we have evidence enough against him to dismiss him from the service?” exclaimed Sydney as they were on their return.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading AN IMPORTANT WITNESS “How has he the face to report you for disobeying his order when he must realize that we have evidence enough against him to dismiss him from the service?” exclaimed Sydney as they were on their return.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading AN IMPORTANT WITNESS “How has he the face to report you for disobeying his order when he must realize that we have evidence enough against him to dismiss him from the service?” exclaimed Sydney as they were on their return.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading AN IMPORTANT WITNESS “How has he the face to report you for disobeying his order when he must realize that we have evidence enough against him to dismiss him from the service?” exclaimed Sydney as they were on their return.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading He can hardly expect me not to use all the weapons I have to fight him; though when you sum it up our proofs are not very strong: Juarez is dead, and Mareno, even if he knows the part Lazar played in the arms case, would not testify before a naval court.”

a quantity of money

From this reading He can hardly expect me not to use all the weapons I have to fight him; though when you sum it up our proofs are not very strong: Juarez is dead, and Mareno, even if he knows the part Lazar played in the arms case, would not testify before a naval court.”

the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port

From this reading AN IMPORTANT WITNESS “How has he the face to report you for disobeying his order when he must realize that we have evidence enough against him to dismiss him from the service?” exclaimed Sydney as they were on their return.

give testimony in a court of law

From this reading He can hardly expect me not to use all the weapons I have to fight him; though when you sum it up our proofs are not very strong: Juarez is dead, and Mareno, even if he knows the part Lazar played in the arms case, would not testify before a naval court.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AN IMPORTANT WITNESS “How has he the face to report you for disobeying his order when he must realize that we have evidence enough against him to dismiss him from the service?” exclaimed Sydney as they were on their return.

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

From this reading “That’s what puzzles me, too,” declared Phil.

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

From this reading AN IMPORTANT WITNESS “How has he the face to report you for disobeying his order when he must realize that we have evidence enough against him to dismiss him from the service?” exclaimed Sydney as they were on their return.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading AN IMPORTANT WITNESS “How has he the face to report you for disobeying his order when he must realize that we have evidence enough against him to dismiss him from the service?” exclaimed Sydney as they were on their return.

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

From this reading AN IMPORTANT WITNESS “How has he the face to report you for disobeying his order when he must realize that we have evidence enough against him to dismiss him from the service?” exclaimed Sydney as they were on their return.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He can hardly expect me not to use all the weapons I have to fight him; though when you sum it up our proofs are not very strong: Juarez is dead, and Mareno, even if he knows the part Lazar played in the arms case, would not testify before a naval court.”

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

From this reading AN IMPORTANT WITNESS “How has he the face to report you for disobeying his order when he must realize that we have evidence enough against him to dismiss him from the service?” exclaimed Sydney as they were on their return.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading “That’s what puzzles me, too,” declared Phil.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading “But Craig’s evidence,” Sydney interrupted earnestly, “will prove that he deliberately betrayed his trust and gave up the arms.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He can hardly expect me not to use all the weapons I have to fight him; though when you sum it up our proofs are not very strong: Juarez is dead, and Mareno, even if he knows the part Lazar played in the arms case, would not testify before a naval court.”

the act of using

From this reading He can hardly expect me not to use all the weapons I have to fight him; though when you sum it up our proofs are not very strong: Juarez is dead, and Mareno, even if he knows the part Lazar played in the arms case, would not testify before a naval court.”

precisely as stated

From this reading He can hardly expect me not to use all the weapons I have to fight him; though when you sum it up our proofs are not very strong: Juarez is dead, and Mareno, even if he knows the part Lazar played in the arms case, would not testify before a naval court.”

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading AN IMPORTANT WITNESS “How has he the face to report you for disobeying his order when he must realize that we have evidence enough against him to dismiss him from the service?” exclaimed Sydney as they were on their return.

plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading He can hardly expect me not to use all the weapons I have to fight him; though when you sum it up our proofs are not very strong: Juarez is dead, and Mareno, even if he knows the part Lazar played in the arms case, would not testify before a naval court.”

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

From this reading AN IMPORTANT WITNESS “How has he the face to report you for disobeying his order when he must realize that we have evidence enough against him to dismiss him from the service?” exclaimed Sydney as they were on their return.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “That’s what puzzles me, too,” declared Phil.

at the time that

From this reading AN IMPORTANT WITNESS “How has he the face to report you for disobeying his order when he must realize that we have evidence enough against him to dismiss him from the service?” exclaimed Sydney as they were on their return.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “But Craig’s evidence,” Sydney interrupted earnestly, “will prove that he deliberately betrayed his trust and gave up the arms.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading AN IMPORTANT WITNESS “How has he the face to report you for disobeying his order when he must realize that we have evidence enough against him to dismiss him from the service?” exclaimed Sydney as they were on their return.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He can hardly expect me not to use all the weapons I have to fight him; though when you sum it up our proofs are not very strong: Juarez is dead, and Mareno, even if he knows the part Lazar played in the arms case, would not testify before a naval court.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading AN IMPORTANT WITNESS “How has he the face to report you for disobeying his order when he must realize that we have evidence enough against him to dismiss him from the service?” exclaimed Sydney as they were on their return.