Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading AIR "THE ROGUE'S MARCH" "It is already, sir," spoke Lieutenant Nettleson, "a matter of knowledge with you that Mr. Darrin denied his responsibility in each case of disorder among his personal belongings.

periodically accumulated over time

From this reading As time passed, and he confessed himself unable to secure any such evidence, one set of demerits after another accumulated against Mr. Darrin.

later than; following

From this reading As time passed, and he confessed himself unable to secure any such evidence, one set of demerits after another accumulated against Mr. Darrin.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading It is also a matter within your knowledge, sir, that Mr. Darrin, finally, in his desperation, informed you that he believed that some enemy in the brigade of midshipmen was responsible for all the bad appearances against him.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading AIR "THE ROGUE'S MARCH" "It is already, sir," spoke Lieutenant Nettleson, "a matter of knowledge with you that Mr. Darrin denied his responsibility in each case of disorder among his personal belongings.

(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 It is also a matter within your knowledge, sir, that Mr. Darrin, finally, in his desperation, informed you that he believed that some enemy in the brigade of midshipmen was responsible for all the bad appearances against him.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading AIR "THE ROGUE'S MARCH" "It is already, sir," spoke Lieutenant Nettleson, "a matter of knowledge with you that Mr. Darrin denied his responsibility in each case of disorder among his personal belongings.

in addition

From this reading It is also a matter within your knowledge, sir, that Mr. Darrin, finally, in his desperation, informed you that he believed that some enemy in the brigade of midshipmen was responsible for all the bad appearances against him.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading AIR "THE ROGUE'S MARCH" "It is already, sir," spoke Lieutenant Nettleson, "a matter of knowledge with you that Mr. Darrin denied his responsibility in each case of disorder among his personal belongings.

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

From this reading As time passed, and he confessed himself unable to secure any such evidence, one set of demerits after another accumulated against Mr. Darrin.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading As time passed, and he confessed himself unable to secure any such evidence, one set of demerits after another accumulated against Mr. Darrin.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Mr. Darrin was given permission to bring forward any evidence he could secure in support of his view.

plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading It is also a matter within your knowledge, sir, that Mr. Darrin, finally, in his desperation, informed you that he believed that some enemy in the brigade of midshipmen was responsible for all the bad appearances against him.

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

From this reading As time passed, and he confessed himself unable to secure any such evidence, one set of demerits after another accumulated against Mr. Darrin.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading It is also a matter within your knowledge, sir, that Mr. Darrin, finally, in his desperation, informed you that he believed that some enemy in the brigade of midshipmen was responsible for all the bad appearances against him.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading "The reply of this department, sir, to Mr. Darrin, was to the effect that, while there was a possibility of his claim being correct, yet it was nearly inconceivable.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading It is also a matter within your knowledge, sir, that Mr. Darrin, finally, in his desperation, informed you that he believed that some enemy in the brigade of midshipmen was responsible for all the bad appearances against him.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading AIR "THE ROGUE'S MARCH" "It is already, sir," spoke Lieutenant Nettleson, "a matter of knowledge with you that Mr. Darrin denied his responsibility in each case of disorder among his personal belongings.

army unit smaller than a division

From this reading It is also a matter within your knowledge, sir, that Mr. Darrin, finally, in his desperation, informed you that he believed that some enemy in the brigade of midshipmen was responsible for all the bad appearances against him.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Mr. Darrin was given permission to bring forward any evidence he could secure in support of his view.

an occurrence of something

From this reading AIR "THE ROGUE'S MARCH" "It is already, sir," spoke Lieutenant Nettleson, "a matter of knowledge with you that Mr. Darrin denied his responsibility in each case of disorder among his personal belongings.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading "The reply of this department, sir, to Mr. Darrin, was to the effect that, while there was a possibility of his claim being correct, yet it was nearly inconceivable.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading As time passed, and he confessed himself unable to secure any such evidence, one set of demerits after another accumulated against Mr. Darrin.

make right or correct

From this reading "The reply of this department, sir, to Mr. Darrin, was to the effect that, while there was a possibility of his claim being correct, yet it was nearly inconceivable.

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

From this reading Mr. Darrin was given permission to bring forward any evidence he could secure in support of his view.

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

From this reading AIR "THE ROGUE'S MARCH" "It is already, sir," spoke Lieutenant Nettleson, "a matter of knowledge with you that Mr. Darrin denied his responsibility in each case of disorder among his personal belongings.

plural of “demerit” — a mark against a person for misconduct or failure; usually given in school or armed forces

From this reading As time passed, and he confessed himself unable to secure any such evidence, one set of demerits after another accumulated against Mr. Darrin.

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading AIR "THE ROGUE'S MARCH" "It is already, sir," spoke Lieutenant Nettleson, "a matter of knowledge with you that Mr. Darrin denied his responsibility in each case of disorder among his personal belongings.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading "The reply of this department, sir, to Mr. Darrin, was to the effect that, while there was a possibility of his claim being correct, yet it was nearly inconceivable.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading It is also a matter within your knowledge, sir, that Mr. Darrin, finally, in his desperation, informed you that he believed that some enemy in the brigade of midshipmen was responsible for all the bad appearances against him.

a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

From this reading AIR "THE ROGUE'S MARCH" "It is already, sir," spoke Lieutenant Nettleson, "a matter of knowledge with you that Mr. Darrin denied his responsibility in each case of disorder among his personal belongings.

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

From this reading AIR "THE ROGUE'S MARCH" "It is already, sir," spoke Lieutenant Nettleson, "a matter of knowledge with you that Mr. Darrin denied his responsibility in each case of disorder among his personal belongings.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading "The reply of this department, sir, to Mr. Darrin, was to the effect that, while there was a possibility of his claim being correct, yet it was nearly inconceivable.

an opposing military force

From this reading It is also a matter within your knowledge, sir, that Mr. Darrin, finally, in his desperation, informed you that he believed that some enemy in the brigade of midshipmen was responsible for all the bad appearances against him.

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

From this reading Mr. Darrin was given permission to bring forward any evidence he could secure in support of his view.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading It is also a matter within your knowledge, sir, that Mr. Darrin, finally, in his desperation, informed you that he believed that some enemy in the brigade of midshipmen was responsible for all the bad appearances against him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is also a matter within your knowledge, sir, that Mr. Darrin, finally, in his desperation, informed you that he believed that some enemy in the brigade of midshipmen was responsible for all the bad appearances against him.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Mr. Darrin was given permission to bring forward any evidence he could secure in support of his view.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Mr. Darrin was given permission to bring forward any evidence he could secure in support of his view.

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

From this reading It is also a matter within your knowledge, sir, that Mr. Darrin, finally, in his desperation, informed you that he believed that some enemy in the brigade of midshipmen was responsible for all the bad appearances against him.

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

From this reading It is also a matter within your knowledge, sir, that Mr. Darrin, finally, in his desperation, informed you that he believed that some enemy in the brigade of midshipmen was responsible for all the bad appearances against him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading As time passed, and he confessed himself unable to secure any such evidence, one set of demerits after another accumulated against Mr. Darrin.

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

From this reading AIR "THE ROGUE'S MARCH" "It is already, sir," spoke Lieutenant Nettleson, "a matter of knowledge with you that Mr. Darrin denied his responsibility in each case of disorder among his personal belongings.

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

From this reading AIR "THE ROGUE'S MARCH" "It is already, sir," spoke Lieutenant Nettleson, "a matter of knowledge with you that Mr. Darrin denied his responsibility in each case of disorder among his personal belongings.

totally unlikely

From this reading "The reply of this department, sir, to Mr. Darrin, was to the effect that, while there was a possibility of his claim being correct, yet it was nearly inconceivable.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading It is also a matter within your knowledge, sir, that Mr. Darrin, finally, in his desperation, informed you that he believed that some enemy in the brigade of midshipmen was responsible for all the bad appearances against him.

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

From this reading AIR "THE ROGUE'S MARCH" "It is already, sir," spoke Lieutenant Nettleson, "a matter of knowledge with you that Mr. Darrin denied his responsibility in each case of disorder among his personal belongings.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AIR "THE ROGUE'S MARCH" "It is already, sir," spoke Lieutenant Nettleson, "a matter of knowledge with you that Mr. Darrin denied his responsibility in each case of disorder among his personal belongings.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading AIR "THE ROGUE'S MARCH" "It is already, sir," spoke Lieutenant Nettleson, "a matter of knowledge with you that Mr. Darrin denied his responsibility in each case of disorder among his personal belongings.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading AIR "THE ROGUE'S MARCH" "It is already, sir," spoke Lieutenant Nettleson, "a matter of knowledge with you that Mr. Darrin denied his responsibility in each case of disorder among his personal belongings.

march in a procession

From this reading AIR "THE ROGUE'S MARCH" "It is already, sir," spoke Lieutenant Nettleson, "a matter of knowledge with you that Mr. Darrin denied his responsibility in each case of disorder among his personal belongings.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading AIR "THE ROGUE'S MARCH" "It is already, sir," spoke Lieutenant Nettleson, "a matter of knowledge with you that Mr. Darrin denied his responsibility in each case of disorder among his personal belongings.

plural of “midshipman” — a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training

From this reading It is also a matter within your knowledge, sir, that Mr. Darrin, finally, in his desperation, informed you that he believed that some enemy in the brigade of midshipmen was responsible for all the bad appearances against him.

a form of address for a man

From this reading AIR "THE ROGUE'S MARCH" "It is already, sir," spoke Lieutenant Nettleson, "a matter of knowledge with you that Mr. Darrin denied his responsibility in each case of disorder among his personal belongings.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading "The reply of this department, sir, to Mr. Darrin, was to the effect that, while there was a possibility of his claim being correct, yet it was nearly inconceivable.

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

From this reading AIR "THE ROGUE'S MARCH" "It is already, sir," spoke Lieutenant Nettleson, "a matter of knowledge with you that Mr. Darrin denied his responsibility in each case of disorder among his personal belongings.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AIR "THE ROGUE'S MARCH" "It is already, sir," spoke Lieutenant Nettleson, "a matter of knowledge with you that Mr. Darrin denied his responsibility in each case of disorder among his personal belongings.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As time passed, and he confessed himself unable to secure any such evidence, one set of demerits after another accumulated against Mr. Darrin.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading As time passed, and he confessed himself unable to secure any such evidence, one set of demerits after another accumulated against Mr. Darrin.

approval to do something

From this reading Mr. Darrin was given permission to bring forward any evidence he could secure in support of his view.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading AIR "THE ROGUE'S MARCH" "It is already, sir," spoke Lieutenant Nettleson, "a matter of knowledge with you that Mr. Darrin denied his responsibility in each case of disorder among his personal belongings.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading "The reply of this department, sir, to Mr. Darrin, was to the effect that, while there was a possibility of his claim being correct, yet it was nearly inconceivable.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading "The reply of this department, sir, to Mr. Darrin, was to the effect that, while there was a possibility of his claim being correct, yet it was nearly inconceivable.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading AIR "THE ROGUE'S MARCH" "It is already, sir," spoke Lieutenant Nettleson, "a matter of knowledge with you that Mr. Darrin denied his responsibility in each case of disorder among his personal belongings.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading It is also a matter within your knowledge, sir, that Mr. Darrin, finally, in his desperation, informed you that he believed that some enemy in the brigade of midshipmen was responsible for all the bad appearances against him.

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

From this reading AIR "THE ROGUE'S MARCH" "It is already, sir," spoke Lieutenant Nettleson, "a matter of knowledge with you that Mr. Darrin denied his responsibility in each case of disorder among his personal belongings.

get by special effort

From this reading Mr. Darrin was given permission to bring forward any evidence he could secure in support of his view.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading As time passed, and he confessed himself unable to secure any such evidence, one set of demerits after another accumulated against Mr. Darrin.

term of address for a man

From this reading AIR "THE ROGUE'S MARCH" "It is already, sir," spoke Lieutenant Nettleson, "a matter of knowledge with you that Mr. Darrin denied his responsibility in each case of disorder among his personal belongings.

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

From this reading It is also a matter within your knowledge, sir, that Mr. Darrin, finally, in his desperation, informed you that he believed that some enemy in the brigade of midshipmen was responsible for all the bad appearances against him.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading AIR "THE ROGUE'S MARCH" "It is already, sir," spoke Lieutenant Nettleson, "a matter of knowledge with you that Mr. Darrin denied his responsibility in each case of disorder among his personal belongings.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading As time passed, and he confessed himself unable to secure any such evidence, one set of demerits after another accumulated against Mr. Darrin.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading Mr. Darrin was given permission to bring forward any evidence he could secure in support of his view.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AIR "THE ROGUE'S MARCH" "It is already, sir," spoke Lieutenant Nettleson, "a matter of knowledge with you that Mr. Darrin denied his responsibility in each case of disorder among his personal belongings.

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

From this reading AIR "THE ROGUE'S MARCH" "It is already, sir," spoke Lieutenant Nettleson, "a matter of knowledge with you that Mr. Darrin denied his responsibility in each case of disorder among his personal belongings.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "The reply of this department, sir, to Mr. Darrin, was to the effect that, while there was a possibility of his claim being correct, yet it was nearly inconceivable.

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

From this reading "The reply of this department, sir, to Mr. Darrin, was to the effect that, while there was a possibility of his claim being correct, yet it was nearly inconceivable.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading As time passed, and he confessed himself unable to secure any such evidence, one set of demerits after another accumulated against Mr. Darrin.

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

From this reading "The reply of this department, sir, to Mr. Darrin, was to the effect that, while there was a possibility of his claim being correct, yet it was nearly inconceivable.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading As time passed, and he confessed himself unable to secure any such evidence, one set of demerits after another accumulated against Mr. Darrin.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Mr. Darrin was given permission to bring forward any evidence he could secure in support of his view.

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

From this reading It is also a matter within your knowledge, sir, that Mr. Darrin, finally, in his desperation, informed you that he believed that some enemy in the brigade of midshipmen was responsible for all the bad appearances against him.

during the time that

From this reading "The reply of this department, sir, to Mr. Darrin, was to the effect that, while there was a possibility of his claim being correct, yet it was nearly inconceivable.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AIR "THE ROGUE'S MARCH" "It is already, sir," spoke Lieutenant Nettleson, "a matter of knowledge with you that Mr. Darrin denied his responsibility in each case of disorder among his personal belongings.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading It is also a matter within your knowledge, sir, that Mr. Darrin, finally, in his desperation, informed you that he believed that some enemy in the brigade of midshipmen was responsible for all the bad appearances against him.

but in spite of that

From this reading "The reply of this department, sir, to Mr. Darrin, was to the effect that, while there was a possibility of his claim being correct, yet it was nearly inconceivable.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading AIR "THE ROGUE'S MARCH" "It is already, sir," spoke Lieutenant Nettleson, "a matter of knowledge with you that Mr. Darrin denied his responsibility in each case of disorder among his personal belongings.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading It is also a matter within your knowledge, sir, that Mr. Darrin, finally, in his desperation, informed you that he believed that some enemy in the brigade of midshipmen was responsible for all the bad appearances against him.