Chapter XV

the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife

From this reading The United States Constitution had not made provision for the imprisonment or abduction of the President of the Republic, and there was some doubt as to how the place of the chief of the executive should be supplied.

the state of being absent

From this reading It was decided that, as in the President's absence on ordinary occasions the deputy President represented him, so the same precedent should be followed in the case of the present extraordinary absence.

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

From this reading The prisoners were left at Quebec suitably guarded; but the British and Canadian forces, as fast as the railways could carry them, returned to New York.

eagerly desirous

From this reading The President, however, was not anxious to resume her position.

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

From this reading The prisoners were left at Quebec suitably guarded; but the British and Canadian forces, as fast as the railways could carry them, returned to New York.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The prisoners were left at Quebec suitably guarded; but the British and Canadian forces, as fast as the railways could carry them, returned to New York.

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

From this reading The United States Constitution had not made provision for the imprisonment or abduction of the President of the Republic, and there was some doubt as to how the place of the chief of the executive should be supplied.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading The prisoners were left at Quebec suitably guarded; but the British and Canadian forces, as fast as the railways could carry them, returned to New York.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The prisoners were left at Quebec suitably guarded; but the British and Canadian forces, as fast as the railways could carry them, returned to New York.

of or relating to Canada or its people

From this reading The prisoners were left at Quebec suitably guarded; but the British and Canadian forces, as fast as the railways could carry them, returned to New York.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The prisoners were left at Quebec suitably guarded; but the British and Canadian forces, as fast as the railways could carry them, returned to New York.

an occurrence of something

From this reading It was decided that, as in the President's absence on ordinary occasions the deputy President represented him, so the same precedent should be followed in the case of the present extraordinary absence.

a person who is in charge

From this reading The United States Constitution had not made provision for the imprisonment or abduction of the President of the Republic, and there was some doubt as to how the place of the chief of the executive should be supplied.

law determining the fundamental political principles of a government

From this reading The United States Constitution had not made provision for the imprisonment or abduction of the President of the Republic, and there was some doubt as to how the place of the chief of the executive should be supplied.

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

From this reading The prisoners were left at Quebec suitably guarded; but the British and Canadian forces, as fast as the railways could carry them, returned to New York.

recognizable; marked

From this reading It was decided that, as in the President's absence on ordinary occasions the deputy President represented him, so the same precedent should be followed in the case of the present extraordinary absence.

someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies

From this reading It was decided that, as in the President's absence on ordinary occasions the deputy President represented him, so the same precedent should be followed in the case of the present extraordinary absence.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading The United States Constitution had not made provision for the imprisonment or abduction of the President of the Republic, and there was some doubt as to how the place of the chief of the executive should be supplied.

a person responsible for the administration of a business

From this reading The United States Constitution had not made provision for the imprisonment or abduction of the President of the Republic, and there was some doubt as to how the place of the chief of the executive should be supplied.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading It was decided that, as in the President's absence on ordinary occasions the deputy President represented him, so the same precedent should be followed in the case of the present extraordinary absence.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading The prisoners were left at Quebec suitably guarded; but the British and Canadian forces, as fast as the railways could carry them, returned to New York.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading It was decided that, as in the President's absence on ordinary occasions the deputy President represented him, so the same precedent should be followed in the case of the present extraordinary absence.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The United States Constitution had not made provision for the imprisonment or abduction of the President of the Republic, and there was some doubt as to how the place of the chief of the executive should be supplied.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading The prisoners were left at Quebec suitably guarded; but the British and Canadian forces, as fast as the railways could carry them, returned to New York.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading THE FOURTH OF JULY RETRIEVED.

prudent

From this reading The prisoners were left at Quebec suitably guarded; but the British and Canadian forces, as fast as the railways could carry them, returned to New York.

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

From this reading The United States Constitution had not made provision for the imprisonment or abduction of the President of the Republic, and there was some doubt as to how the place of the chief of the executive should be supplied.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The President, however, was not anxious to resume her position.

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

From this reading It was decided that, as in the President's absence on ordinary occasions the deputy President represented him, so the same precedent should be followed in the case of the present extraordinary absence.

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From this reading The United States Constitution had not made provision for the imprisonment or abduction of the President of the Republic, and there was some doubt as to how the place of the chief of the executive should be supplied.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The President, however, was not anxious to resume her position.

putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment

From this reading The United States Constitution had not made provision for the imprisonment or abduction of the President of the Republic, and there was some doubt as to how the place of the chief of the executive should be supplied.

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

From this reading It was decided that, as in the President's absence on ordinary occasions the deputy President represented him, so the same precedent should be followed in the case of the present extraordinary absence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was decided that, as in the President's absence on ordinary occasions the deputy President represented him, so the same precedent should be followed in the case of the present extraordinary absence.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading THE FOURTH OF JULY RETRIEVED.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The prisoners were left at Quebec suitably guarded; but the British and Canadian forces, as fast as the railways could carry them, returned to New York.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The United States Constitution had not made provision for the imprisonment or abduction of the President of the Republic, and there was some doubt as to how the place of the chief of the executive should be supplied.

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

From this reading The prisoners were left at Quebec suitably guarded; but the British and Canadian forces, as fast as the railways could carry them, returned to New York.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The United States Constitution had not made provision for the imprisonment or abduction of the President of the Republic, and there was some doubt as to how the place of the chief of the executive should be supplied.

something you have to do

From this reading It was decided that, as in the President's absence on ordinary occasions the deputy President represented him, so the same precedent should be followed in the case of the present extraordinary absence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FOURTH OF JULY RETRIEVED.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was decided that, as in the President's absence on ordinary occasions the deputy President represented him, so the same precedent should be followed in the case of the present extraordinary absence.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The United States Constitution had not made provision for the imprisonment or abduction of the President of the Republic, and there was some doubt as to how the place of the chief of the executive should be supplied.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading It was decided that, as in the President's absence on ordinary occasions the deputy President represented him, so the same precedent should be followed in the case of the present extraordinary absence.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The United States Constitution had not made provision for the imprisonment or abduction of the President of the Republic, and there was some doubt as to how the place of the chief of the executive should be supplied.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The President, however, was not anxious to resume her position.

an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time

From this reading It was decided that, as in the President's absence on ordinary occasions the deputy President represented him, so the same precedent should be followed in the case of the present extraordinary absence.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It was decided that, as in the President's absence on ordinary occasions the deputy President represented him, so the same precedent should be followed in the case of the present extraordinary absence.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading The United States Constitution had not made provision for the imprisonment or abduction of the President of the Republic, and there was some doubt as to how the place of the chief of the executive should be supplied.

possessive form of “president” — an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading It was decided that, as in the President's absence on ordinary occasions the deputy President represented him, so the same precedent should be followed in the case of the present extraordinary absence.

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

From this reading The prisoners were left at Quebec suitably guarded; but the British and Canadian forces, as fast as the railways could carry them, returned to New York.

a stipulated condition

From this reading The United States Constitution had not made provision for the imprisonment or abduction of the President of the Republic, and there was some doubt as to how the place of the chief of the executive should be supplied.

the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River

From this reading The prisoners were left at Quebec suitably guarded; but the British and Canadian forces, as fast as the railways could carry them, returned to New York.

plural of “railway” — line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading The prisoners were left at Quebec suitably guarded; but the British and Canadian forces, as fast as the railways could carry them, returned to New York.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading It was decided that, as in the President's absence on ordinary occasions the deputy President represented him, so the same precedent should be followed in the case of the present extraordinary absence.

a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them

From this reading The United States Constitution had not made provision for the imprisonment or abduction of the President of the Republic, and there was some doubt as to how the place of the chief of the executive should be supplied.

take up or begin anew

From this reading The President, however, was not anxious to resume her position.

Got or brought back something that was lost or hidden.

From this reading THE FOURTH OF JULY RETRIEVED.

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

From this reading The prisoners were left at Quebec suitably guarded; but the British and Canadian forces, as fast as the railways could carry them, returned to New York.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It was decided that, as in the President's absence on ordinary occasions the deputy President represented him, so the same precedent should be followed in the case of the present extraordinary absence.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The United States Constitution had not made provision for the imprisonment or abduction of the President of the Republic, and there was some doubt as to how the place of the chief of the executive should be supplied.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was decided that, as in the President's absence on ordinary occasions the deputy President represented him, so the same precedent should be followed in the case of the present extraordinary absence.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The United States Constitution had not made provision for the imprisonment or abduction of the President of the Republic, and there was some doubt as to how the place of the chief of the executive should be supplied.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The United States Constitution had not made provision for the imprisonment or abduction of the President of the Republic, and there was some doubt as to how the place of the chief of the executive should be supplied.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading The prisoners were left at Quebec suitably guarded; but the British and Canadian forces, as fast as the railways could carry them, returned to New York.

inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading The United States Constitution had not made provision for the imprisonment or abduction of the President of the Republic, and there was some doubt as to how the place of the chief of the executive should be supplied.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was decided that, as in the President's absence on ordinary occasions the deputy President represented him, so the same precedent should be followed in the case of the present extraordinary absence.

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

From this reading THE FOURTH OF JULY RETRIEVED.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The prisoners were left at Quebec suitably guarded; but the British and Canadian forces, as fast as the railways could carry them, returned to New York.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The United States Constitution had not made provision for the imprisonment or abduction of the President of the Republic, and there was some doubt as to how the place of the chief of the executive should be supplied.

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

From this reading The prisoners were left at Quebec suitably guarded; but the British and Canadian forces, as fast as the railways could carry them, returned to New York.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading The United States Constitution had not made provision for the imprisonment or abduction of the President of the Republic, and there was some doubt as to how the place of the chief of the executive should be supplied.

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

From this reading The United States Constitution had not made provision for the imprisonment or abduction of the President of the Republic, and there was some doubt as to how the place of the chief of the executive should be supplied.

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

From this reading The prisoners were left at Quebec suitably guarded; but the British and Canadian forces, as fast as the railways could carry them, returned to New York.

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 The prisoners were left at Quebec suitably guarded; but the British and Canadian forces, as fast as the railways could carry them, returned to New York.