Chapter XIV

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

From this reading AMERICAN WITNESSES IN A SPANISH COURT The party found the forms of justice in Spain, those who knew anything about them, quite different from what they were in New York and New Jersey.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading AMERICAN WITNESSES IN A SPANISH COURT The party found the forms of justice in Spain, those who knew anything about them, quite different from what they were in New York and New Jersey.

changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose

From this reading The court-room was an oddity to Uncle Moses, and he had the idea that the _provincia_ must be building a new court-house, and that the apartment was a temporary one, not adapted to the use for which it was required.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading AMERICAN WITNESSES IN A SPANISH COURT The party found the forms of justice in Spain, those who knew anything about them, quite different from what they were in New York and New Jersey.

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

From this reading The court-room was an oddity to Uncle Moses, and he had the idea that the _provincia_ must be building a new court-house, and that the apartment was a temporary one, not adapted to the use for which it was required.

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

From this reading AMERICAN WITNESSES IN A SPANISH COURT The party found the forms of justice in Spain, those who knew anything about them, quite different from what they were in New York and New Jersey.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Gray's looks plainly indicated that he was a foreigner; but he could speak the language as fluently as any other person in the room, though perhaps not as correctly.

any thing at all

From this reading AMERICAN WITNESSES IN A SPANISH COURT The party found the forms of justice in Spain, those who knew anything about them, quite different from what they were in New York and New Jersey.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading The court-room was an oddity to Uncle Moses, and he had the idea that the _provincia_ must be building a new court-house, and that the apartment was a temporary one, not adapted to the use for which it was required.

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

From this reading Gray's looks plainly indicated that he was a foreigner; but he could speak the language as fluently as any other person in the room, though perhaps not as correctly.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He glanced at the four Sir Knights who had overcome him in the conflict on the deck of the Salihé, and especially at Scott, who had lassoed him.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The court-room was an oddity to Uncle Moses, and he had the idea that the _provincia_ must be building a new court-house, and that the apartment was a temporary one, not adapted to the use for which it was required.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The five smugglers were brought in, each of them with his wrists handcuffed behind him by the officers.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The five smugglers were brought in, each of them with his wrists handcuffed behind him by the officers.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The court-room was an oddity to Uncle Moses, and he had the idea that the _provincia_ must be building a new court-house, and that the apartment was a temporary one, not adapted to the use for which it was required.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Gray's looks plainly indicated that he was a foreigner; but he could speak the language as fluently as any other person in the room, though perhaps not as correctly.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The five smugglers were brought in, each of them with his wrists handcuffed behind him by the officers.

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

From this reading He glanced at the four Sir Knights who had overcome him in the conflict on the deck of the Salihé, and especially at Scott, who had lassoed him.

in an accurate manner

From this reading Gray's looks plainly indicated that he was a foreigner; but he could speak the language as fluently as any other person in the room, though perhaps not as correctly.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Gray's looks plainly indicated that he was a foreigner; but he could speak the language as fluently as any other person in the room, though perhaps not as correctly.

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

From this reading AMERICAN WITNESSES IN A SPANISH COURT The party found the forms of justice in Spain, those who knew anything about them, quite different from what they were in New York and New Jersey.

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

From this reading The court-room was an oddity to Uncle Moses, and he had the idea that the _provincia_ must be building a new court-house, and that the apartment was a temporary one, not adapted to the use for which it was required.

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

From this reading The court-room was an oddity to Uncle Moses, and he had the idea that the _provincia_ must be building a new court-house, and that the apartment was a temporary one, not adapted to the use for which it was required.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading He glanced at the four Sir Knights who had overcome him in the conflict on the deck of the Salihé, and especially at Scott, who had lassoed him.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading AMERICAN WITNESSES IN A SPANISH COURT The party found the forms of justice in Spain, those who knew anything about them, quite different from what they were in New York and New Jersey.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The five smugglers were brought in, each of them with his wrists handcuffed behind him by the officers.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading He glanced at the four Sir Knights who had overcome him in the conflict on the deck of the Salihé, and especially at Scott, who had lassoed him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading The five smugglers were brought in, each of them with his wrists handcuffed behind him by the officers.

in a fluent manner

From this reading Gray's looks plainly indicated that he was a foreigner; but he could speak the language as fluently as any other person in the room, though perhaps not as correctly.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The court-room was an oddity to Uncle Moses, and he had the idea that the _provincia_ must be building a new court-house, and that the apartment was a temporary one, not adapted to the use for which it was required.

a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country

From this reading Gray's looks plainly indicated that he was a foreigner; but he could speak the language as fluently as any other person in the room, though perhaps not as correctly.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading AMERICAN WITNESSES IN A SPANISH COURT The party found the forms of justice in Spain, those who knew anything about them, quite different from what they were in New York and New Jersey.

set up or found

From this reading AMERICAN WITNESSES IN A SPANISH COURT The party found the forms of justice in Spain, those who knew anything about them, quite different from what they were in New York and New Jersey.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading He glanced at the four Sir Knights who had overcome him in the conflict on the deck of the Salihé, and especially at Scott, who had lassoed him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading AMERICAN WITNESSES IN A SPANISH COURT The party found the forms of justice in Spain, those who knew anything about them, quite different from what they were in New York and New Jersey.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading He glanced at the four Sir Knights who had overcome him in the conflict on the deck of the Salihé, and especially at Scott, who had lassoed him.

possessive form of “gray” — a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Gray's looks plainly indicated that he was a foreigner; but he could speak the language as fluently as any other person in the room, though perhaps not as correctly.

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

From this reading The court-room was an oddity to Uncle Moses, and he had the idea that the _provincia_ must be building a new court-house, and that the apartment was a temporary one, not adapted to the use for which it was required.

past form of “handcuff” — confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs

From this reading The five smugglers were brought in, each of them with his wrists handcuffed behind him by the officers.

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

From this reading The court-room was an oddity to Uncle Moses, and he had the idea that the _provincia_ must be building a new court-house, and that the apartment was a temporary one, not adapted to the use for which it was required.

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

From this reading The five smugglers were brought in, each of them with his wrists handcuffed behind him by the officers.

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

From this reading The five smugglers were brought in, each of them with his wrists handcuffed behind him by the officers.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The court-room was an oddity to Uncle Moses, and he had the idea that the _provincia_ must be building a new court-house, and that the apartment was a temporary one, not adapted to the use for which it was required.

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

From this reading AMERICAN WITNESSES IN A SPANISH COURT The party found the forms of justice in Spain, those who knew anything about them, quite different from what they were in New York and New Jersey.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading Gray's looks plainly indicated that he was a foreigner; but he could speak the language as fluently as any other person in the room, though perhaps not as correctly.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The court-room was an oddity to Uncle Moses, and he had the idea that the _provincia_ must be building a new court-house, and that the apartment was a temporary one, not adapted to the use for which it was required.

a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading AMERICAN WITNESSES IN A SPANISH COURT The party found the forms of justice in Spain, those who knew anything about them, quite different from what they were in New York and New Jersey.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading AMERICAN WITNESSES IN A SPANISH COURT The party found the forms of justice in Spain, those who knew anything about them, quite different from what they were in New York and New Jersey.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading AMERICAN WITNESSES IN A SPANISH COURT The party found the forms of justice in Spain, those who knew anything about them, quite different from what they were in New York and New Jersey.

plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading He glanced at the four Sir Knights who had overcome him in the conflict on the deck of the Salihé, and especially at Scott, who had lassoed him.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading Gray's looks plainly indicated that he was a foreigner; but he could speak the language as fluently as any other person in the room, though perhaps not as correctly.

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

From this reading He glanced at the four Sir Knights who had overcome him in the conflict on the deck of the Salihé, and especially at Scott, who had lassoed him.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Gray's looks plainly indicated that he was a foreigner; but he could speak the language as fluently as any other person in the room, though perhaps not as correctly.

(Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai

From this reading The court-room was an oddity to Uncle Moses, and he had the idea that the _provincia_ must be building a new court-house, and that the apartment was a temporary one, not adapted to the use for which it was required.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The court-room was an oddity to Uncle Moses, and he had the idea that the _provincia_ must be building a new court-house, and that the apartment was a temporary one, not adapted to the use for which it was required.

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

From this reading AMERICAN WITNESSES IN A SPANISH COURT The party found the forms of justice in Spain, those who knew anything about them, quite different from what they were in New York and New Jersey.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The court-room was an oddity to Uncle Moses, and he had the idea that the _provincia_ must be building a new court-house, and that the apartment was a temporary one, not adapted to the use for which it was required.

eccentricity that is not easily explained

From this reading The court-room was an oddity to Uncle Moses, and he had the idea that the _provincia_ must be building a new court-house, and that the apartment was a temporary one, not adapted to the use for which it was required.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AMERICAN WITNESSES IN A SPANISH COURT The party found the forms of justice in Spain, those who knew anything about them, quite different from what they were in New York and New Jersey.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading The five smugglers were brought in, each of them with his wrists handcuffed behind him by the officers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He glanced at the four Sir Knights who had overcome him in the conflict on the deck of the Salihé, and especially at Scott, who had lassoed him.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The court-room was an oddity to Uncle Moses, and he had the idea that the _provincia_ must be building a new court-house, and that the apartment was a temporary one, not adapted to the use for which it was required.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Gray's looks plainly indicated that he was a foreigner; but he could speak the language as fluently as any other person in the room, though perhaps not as correctly.

win a victory over

From this reading He glanced at the four Sir Knights who had overcome him in the conflict on the deck of the Salihé, and especially at Scott, who had lassoed him.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading AMERICAN WITNESSES IN A SPANISH COURT The party found the forms of justice in Spain, those who knew anything about them, quite different from what they were in New York and New Jersey.

by chance

From this reading Gray's looks plainly indicated that he was a foreigner; but he could speak the language as fluently as any other person in the room, though perhaps not as correctly.

a human being

From this reading Gray's looks plainly indicated that he was a foreigner; but he could speak the language as fluently as any other person in the room, though perhaps not as correctly.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Gray's looks plainly indicated that he was a foreigner; but he could speak the language as fluently as any other person in the room, though perhaps not as correctly.

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

From this reading The court-room was an oddity to Uncle Moses, and he had the idea that the _provincia_ must be building a new court-house, and that the apartment was a temporary one, not adapted to the use for which it was required.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading AMERICAN WITNESSES IN A SPANISH COURT The party found the forms of justice in Spain, those who knew anything about them, quite different from what they were in New York and New Jersey.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading The court-room was an oddity to Uncle Moses, and he had the idea that the _provincia_ must be building a new court-house, and that the apartment was a temporary one, not adapted to the use for which it was required.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Gray's looks plainly indicated that he was a foreigner; but he could speak the language as fluently as any other person in the room, though perhaps not as correctly.

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

From this reading He glanced at the four Sir Knights who had overcome him in the conflict on the deck of the Salihé, and especially at Scott, who had lassoed him.

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading He glanced at the four Sir Knights who had overcome him in the conflict on the deck of the Salihé, and especially at Scott, who had lassoed him.

term of address for a man

From this reading He glanced at the four Sir Knights who had overcome him in the conflict on the deck of the Salihé, and especially at Scott, who had lassoed him.

plural of “smuggler” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties

From this reading The five smugglers were brought in, each of them with his wrists handcuffed behind him by the officers.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading AMERICAN WITNESSES IN A SPANISH COURT The party found the forms of justice in Spain, those who knew anything about them, quite different from what they were in New York and New Jersey.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading AMERICAN WITNESSES IN A SPANISH COURT The party found the forms of justice in Spain, those who knew anything about them, quite different from what they were in New York and New Jersey.

express in speech

From this reading Gray's looks plainly indicated that he was a foreigner; but he could speak the language as fluently as any other person in the room, though perhaps not as correctly.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading The court-room was an oddity to Uncle Moses, and he had the idea that the _provincia_ must be building a new court-house, and that the apartment was a temporary one, not adapted to the use for which it was required.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The court-room was an oddity to Uncle Moses, and he had the idea that the _provincia_ must be building a new court-house, and that the apartment was a temporary one, not adapted to the use for which it was required.

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

From this reading AMERICAN WITNESSES IN A SPANISH COURT The party found the forms of justice in Spain, those who knew anything about them, quite different from what they were in New York and New Jersey.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading AMERICAN WITNESSES IN A SPANISH COURT The party found the forms of justice in Spain, those who knew anything about them, quite different from what they were in New York and New Jersey.

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

From this reading AMERICAN WITNESSES IN A SPANISH COURT The party found the forms of justice in Spain, those who knew anything about them, quite different from what they were in New York and New Jersey.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading AMERICAN WITNESSES IN A SPANISH COURT The party found the forms of justice in Spain, those who knew anything about them, quite different from what they were in New York and New Jersey.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Gray's looks plainly indicated that he was a foreigner; but he could speak the language as fluently as any other person in the room, though perhaps not as correctly.

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

From this reading The court-room was an oddity to Uncle Moses, and he had the idea that the _provincia_ must be building a new court-house, and that the apartment was a temporary one, not adapted to the use for which it was required.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading The court-room was an oddity to Uncle Moses, and he had the idea that the _provincia_ must be building a new court-house, and that the apartment was a temporary one, not adapted to the use for which it was required.

the act of using

From this reading The court-room was an oddity to Uncle Moses, and he had the idea that the _provincia_ must be building a new court-house, and that the apartment was a temporary one, not adapted to the use for which it was required.

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

From this reading The court-room was an oddity to Uncle Moses, and he had the idea that the _provincia_ must be building a new court-house, and that the apartment was a temporary one, not adapted to the use for which it was required.

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

From this reading AMERICAN WITNESSES IN A SPANISH COURT The party found the forms of justice in Spain, those who knew anything about them, quite different from what they were in New York and New Jersey.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading AMERICAN WITNESSES IN A SPANISH COURT The party found the forms of justice in Spain, those who knew anything about them, quite different from what they were in New York and New Jersey.

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

From this reading The court-room was an oddity to Uncle Moses, and he had the idea that the _provincia_ must be building a new court-house, and that the apartment was a temporary one, not adapted to the use for which it was required.

which person or people

From this reading AMERICAN WITNESSES IN A SPANISH COURT The party found the forms of justice in Spain, those who knew anything about them, quite different from what they were in New York and New Jersey.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The five smugglers were brought in, each of them with his wrists handcuffed behind him by the officers.

plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading AMERICAN WITNESSES IN A SPANISH COURT The party found the forms of justice in Spain, those who knew anything about them, quite different from what they were in New York and New Jersey.

plural of “wrist” — a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones

From this reading The five smugglers were brought in, each of them with his wrists handcuffed behind him by the officers.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading AMERICAN WITNESSES IN A SPANISH COURT The party found the forms of justice in Spain, those who knew anything about them, quite different from what they were in New York and New Jersey.