Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

a defendant in a criminal proceeding

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

-ing form of “address” — speak to

From this reading "You are John Brighouse, otherwise known as Captain Calamity, I believe?" said the latter, addressing the prisoner.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading "Briefly, the charge against you is that you did wilfully and feloniously seize in this harbour a steamer called the _Arrow_, belonging to Jacob Rossenbaum of Johore, and did detain and use the same with criminal intent.

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

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "That is correct," answered the Captain.

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

From this reading "You are John Brighouse, otherwise known as Captain Calamity, I believe?" said the latter, addressing the prisoner.

a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading "Briefly, the charge against you is that you did wilfully and feloniously seize in this harbour a steamer called the _Arrow_, belonging to Jacob Rossenbaum of Johore, and did detain and use the same with criminal intent.

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

From this reading "You are John Brighouse, otherwise known as Captain Calamity, I believe?" said the latter, addressing the prisoner.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "You are John Brighouse, otherwise known as Captain Calamity, I believe?" said the latter, addressing the prisoner.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading "Briefly, the charge against you is that you did wilfully and feloniously seize in this harbour a steamer called the _Arrow_, belonging to Jacob Rossenbaum of Johore, and did detain and use the same with criminal intent.

for a short time

From this reading "Briefly, the charge against you is that you did wilfully and feloniously seize in this harbour a steamer called the _Arrow_, belonging to Jacob Rossenbaum of Johore, and did detain and use the same with criminal intent.

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

From this reading "You are John Brighouse, otherwise known as Captain Calamity, I believe?" said the latter, addressing the prisoner.

(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "Briefly, the charge against you is that you did wilfully and feloniously seize in this harbour a steamer called the _Arrow_, belonging to Jacob Rossenbaum of Johore, and did detain and use the same with criminal intent.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading "You are John Brighouse, otherwise known as Captain Calamity, I believe?" said the latter, addressing the prisoner.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading "Briefly, the charge against you is that you did wilfully and feloniously seize in this harbour a steamer called the _Arrow_, belonging to Jacob Rossenbaum of Johore, and did detain and use the same with criminal intent.

make right or correct

From this reading "That is correct," answered the Captain.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

From this reading "Briefly, the charge against you is that you did wilfully and feloniously seize in this harbour a steamer called the _Arrow_, belonging to Jacob Rossenbaum of Johore, and did detain and use the same with criminal intent.

deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading "Briefly, the charge against you is that you did wilfully and feloniously seize in this harbour a steamer called the _Arrow_, belonging to Jacob Rossenbaum of Johore, and did detain and use the same with criminal intent.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "Briefly, the charge against you is that you did wilfully and feloniously seize in this harbour a steamer called the _Arrow_, belonging to Jacob Rossenbaum of Johore, and did detain and use the same with criminal intent.

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

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

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

From this reading "Briefly, the charge against you is that you did wilfully and feloniously seize in this harbour a steamer called the _Arrow_, belonging to Jacob Rossenbaum of Johore, and did detain and use the same with criminal intent.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading Are you guilty or not guilty?"

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading "Briefly, the charge against you is that you did wilfully and feloniously seize in this harbour a steamer called the _Arrow_, belonging to Jacob Rossenbaum of Johore, and did detain and use the same with criminal intent.

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

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

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

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

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

From this reading "You are John Brighouse, otherwise known as Captain Calamity, I believe?" said the latter, addressing the prisoner.

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

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading "Briefly, the charge against you is that you did wilfully and feloniously seize in this harbour a steamer called the _Arrow_, belonging to Jacob Rossenbaum of Johore, and did detain and use the same with criminal intent.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

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

From this reading "That is correct," answered the Captain.

French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)

From this reading "Briefly, the charge against you is that you did wilfully and feloniously seize in this harbour a steamer called the _Arrow_, belonging to Jacob Rossenbaum of Johore, and did detain and use the same with criminal intent.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading "You are John Brighouse, otherwise known as Captain Calamity, I believe?" said the latter, addressing the prisoner.

sultanate and one of the 13 states that constitute the Federation of Malaysia

From this reading "Briefly, the charge against you is that you did wilfully and feloniously seize in this harbour a steamer called the _Arrow_, belonging to Jacob Rossenbaum of Johore, and did detain and use the same with criminal intent.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading "You are John Brighouse, otherwise known as Captain Calamity, I believe?" said the latter, addressing the prisoner.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

the force of workers available

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Are you guilty or not guilty?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Are you guilty or not guilty?"

in other respects or ways

From this reading "You are John Brighouse, otherwise known as Captain Calamity, I believe?" said the latter, addressing the prisoner.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading "You are John Brighouse, otherwise known as Captain Calamity, I believe?" said the latter, addressing the prisoner.

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

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

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

From this reading "Briefly, the charge against you is that you did wilfully and feloniously seize in this harbour a steamer called the _Arrow_, belonging to Jacob Rossenbaum of Johore, and did detain and use the same with criminal intent.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You are John Brighouse, otherwise known as Captain Calamity, I believe?" said the latter, addressing the prisoner.

Identical; not different.

From this reading "Briefly, the charge against you is that you did wilfully and feloniously seize in this harbour a steamer called the _Arrow_, belonging to Jacob Rossenbaum of Johore, and did detain and use the same with criminal intent.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

take hold of; grab

From this reading "Briefly, the charge against you is that you did wilfully and feloniously seize in this harbour a steamer called the _Arrow_, belonging to Jacob Rossenbaum of Johore, and did detain and use the same with criminal intent.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

very large in expanse or scope

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading "Briefly, the charge against you is that you did wilfully and feloniously seize in this harbour a steamer called the _Arrow_, belonging to Jacob Rossenbaum of Johore, and did detain and use the same with criminal intent.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "That is correct," answered the Captain.

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

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

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

From this reading "Briefly, the charge against you is that you did wilfully and feloniously seize in this harbour a steamer called the _Arrow_, belonging to Jacob Rossenbaum of Johore, and did detain and use the same with criminal intent.

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

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

the act of testing something

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

the act of using

From this reading "Briefly, the charge against you is that you did wilfully and feloniously seize in this harbour a steamer called the _Arrow_, belonging to Jacob Rossenbaum of Johore, and did detain and use the same with criminal intent.

past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

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

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

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

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

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

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

in a willful manner

From this reading "Briefly, the charge against you is that you did wilfully and feloniously seize in this harbour a steamer called the _Arrow_, belonging to Jacob Rossenbaum of Johore, and did detain and use the same with criminal intent.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE TRIAL A couple of hours later Calamity, with the Lieutenant and Mr. Vayne--the latter having been permitted to accompany them in his character of solicitor to the accused--was ushered into a spacious room where several men sat round a large table, at the head of which was a bronzed, hard-featured man in naval uniform, evidently the president.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You are John Brighouse, otherwise known as Captain Calamity, I believe?" said the latter, addressing the prisoner.