Chapter XII

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

From this reading This was the third time that Lance had been brought forth to stand before a gaping crowd--the third time that he had been transferred to the grim precincts of a prison and heard the massive iron gates clang behind him.

a defendant in a criminal proceeding

From this reading If there is a God that judgeth the earth, as they used to tell us in old days, why am I permitted to be thus degraded, falsely accused, and unjustly imprisoned?'

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

From this reading 'I begin to feel,' he said bitterly to Stirling, 'almost like an habitual criminal.

in addition

From this reading Ned Lawless was also detained for safe keeping, the same reasons operating even with greater force in his case.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading If there is a God that judgeth the earth, as they used to tell us in old days, why am I permitted to be thus degraded, falsely accused, and unjustly imprisoned?'

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

From this reading 'I begin to feel,' he said bitterly to Stirling, 'almost like an habitual criminal.

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

From this reading This was the third time that Lance had been brought forth to stand before a gaping crowd--the third time that he had been transferred to the grim precincts of a prison and heard the massive iron gates clang behind him.

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

From this reading Bail having been refused, presumably at the instance of the police--who, in cases where there is probability of the prisoner levanting or of arrangements being made to defeat the ends of justice, are entitled to object--there remained no course but that Lance Trevanion should be re-committed to gaol.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading Bail having been refused, presumably at the instance of the police--who, in cases where there is probability of the prisoner levanting or of arrangements being made to defeat the ends of justice, are entitled to object--there remained no course but that Lance Trevanion should be re-committed to gaol.

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

From this reading If there is a God that judgeth the earth, as they used to tell us in old days, why am I permitted to be thus degraded, falsely accused, and unjustly imprisoned?'

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Bail having been refused, presumably at the instance of the police--who, in cases where there is probability of the prisoner levanting or of arrangements being made to defeat the ends of justice, are entitled to object--there remained no course but that Lance Trevanion should be re-committed to gaol.

release after a security has been paid

From this reading Bail having been refused, presumably at the instance of the police--who, in cases where there is probability of the prisoner levanting or of arrangements being made to defeat the ends of justice, are entitled to object--there remained no course but that Lance Trevanion should be re-committed to gaol.

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

From this reading Bail having been refused, presumably at the instance of the police--who, in cases where there is probability of the prisoner levanting or of arrangements being made to defeat the ends of justice, are entitled to object--there remained no course but that Lance Trevanion should be re-committed to gaol.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Bail having been refused, presumably at the instance of the police--who, in cases where there is probability of the prisoner levanting or of arrangements being made to defeat the ends of justice, are entitled to object--there remained no course but that Lance Trevanion should be re-committed to gaol.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading This was the third time that Lance had been brought forth to stand before a gaping crowd--the third time that he had been transferred to the grim precincts of a prison and heard the massive iron gates clang behind him.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading 'I begin to feel,' he said bitterly to Stirling, 'almost like an habitual criminal.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading This was the third time that Lance had been brought forth to stand before a gaping crowd--the third time that he had been transferred to the grim precincts of a prison and heard the massive iron gates clang behind him.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Bail having been refused, presumably at the instance of the police--who, in cases where there is probability of the prisoner levanting or of arrangements being made to defeat the ends of justice, are entitled to object--there remained no course but that Lance Trevanion should be re-committed to gaol.

with bitterness; in a resentful manner

From this reading 'I begin to feel,' he said bitterly to Stirling, 'almost like an habitual criminal.

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

From this reading This was the third time that Lance had been brought forth to stand before a gaping crowd--the third time that he had been transferred to the grim precincts of a prison and heard the massive iron gates clang behind him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Bail having been refused, presumably at the instance of the police--who, in cases where there is probability of the prisoner levanting or of arrangements being made to defeat the ends of justice, are entitled to object--there remained no course but that Lance Trevanion should be re-committed to gaol.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Ned Lawless was also detained for safe keeping, the same reasons operating even with greater force in his case.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading Bail having been refused, presumably at the instance of the police--who, in cases where there is probability of the prisoner levanting or of arrangements being made to defeat the ends of justice, are entitled to object--there remained no course but that Lance Trevanion should be re-committed to gaol.

a loud resonant repeating noise

From this reading This was the third time that Lance had been brought forth to stand before a gaping crowd--the third time that he had been transferred to the grim precincts of a prison and heard the massive iron gates clang behind him.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Bail having been refused, presumably at the instance of the police--who, in cases where there is probability of the prisoner levanting or of arrangements being made to defeat the ends of justice, are entitled to object--there remained no course but that Lance Trevanion should be re-committed to gaol.

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

From this reading 'I begin to feel,' he said bitterly to Stirling, 'almost like an habitual criminal.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading This was the third time that Lance had been brought forth to stand before a gaping crowd--the third time that he had been transferred to the grim precincts of a prison and heard the massive iron gates clang behind him.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading If there is a God that judgeth the earth, as they used to tell us in old days, why am I permitted to be thus degraded, falsely accused, and unjustly imprisoned?'

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading Bail having been refused, presumably at the instance of the police--who, in cases where there is probability of the prisoner levanting or of arrangements being made to defeat the ends of justice, are entitled to object--there remained no course but that Lance Trevanion should be re-committed to gaol.

unrestrained by convention or morality

From this reading If there is a God that judgeth the earth, as they used to tell us in old days, why am I permitted to be thus degraded, falsely accused, and unjustly imprisoned?'

past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading Ned Lawless was also detained for safe keeping, the same reasons operating even with greater force in his case.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading If there is a God that judgeth the earth, as they used to tell us in old days, why am I permitted to be thus degraded, falsely accused, and unjustly imprisoned?'

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Bail having been refused, presumably at the instance of the police--who, in cases where there is probability of the prisoner levanting or of arrangements being made to defeat the ends of justice, are entitled to object--there remained no course but that Lance Trevanion should be re-committed to gaol.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading Bail having been refused, presumably at the instance of the police--who, in cases where there is probability of the prisoner levanting or of arrangements being made to defeat the ends of justice, are entitled to object--there remained no course but that Lance Trevanion should be re-committed to gaol.

divisible by two

From this reading Ned Lawless was also detained for safe keeping, the same reasons operating even with greater force in his case.

in an insincerely false manner

From this reading If there is a God that judgeth the earth, as they used to tell us in old days, why am I permitted to be thus degraded, falsely accused, and unjustly imprisoned?'

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading 'I begin to feel,' he said bitterly to Stirling, 'almost like an habitual criminal.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Ned Lawless was also detained for safe keeping, the same reasons operating even with greater force in his case.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Ned Lawless was also detained for safe keeping, the same reasons operating even with greater force in his case.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading This was the third time that Lance had been brought forth to stand before a gaping crowd--the third time that he had been transferred to the grim precincts of a prison and heard the massive iron gates clang behind him.

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

From this reading Bail having been refused, presumably at the instance of the police--who, in cases where there is probability of the prisoner levanting or of arrangements being made to defeat the ends of justice, are entitled to object--there remained no course but that Lance Trevanion should be re-committed to gaol.

with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe

From this reading This was the third time that Lance had been brought forth to stand before a gaping crowd--the third time that he had been transferred to the grim precincts of a prison and heard the massive iron gates clang behind him.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading This was the third time that Lance had been brought forth to stand before a gaping crowd--the third time that he had been transferred to the grim precincts of a prison and heard the massive iron gates clang behind him.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading If there is a God that judgeth the earth, as they used to tell us in old days, why am I permitted to be thus degraded, falsely accused, and unjustly imprisoned?'

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Ned Lawless was also detained for safe keeping, the same reasons operating even with greater force in his case.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading This was the third time that Lance had been brought forth to stand before a gaping crowd--the third time that he had been transferred to the grim precincts of a prison and heard the massive iron gates clang behind him.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading 'I begin to feel,' he said bitterly to Stirling, 'almost like an habitual criminal.

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

From this reading This was the third time that Lance had been brought forth to stand before a gaping crowd--the third time that he had been transferred to the grim precincts of a prison and heard the massive iron gates clang behind him.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Bail having been refused, presumably at the instance of the police--who, in cases where there is probability of the prisoner levanting or of arrangements being made to defeat the ends of justice, are entitled to object--there remained no course but that Lance Trevanion should be re-committed to gaol.

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

From this reading This was the third time that Lance had been brought forth to stand before a gaping crowd--the third time that he had been transferred to the grim precincts of a prison and heard the massive iron gates clang behind him.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading This was the third time that Lance had been brought forth to stand before a gaping crowd--the third time that he had been transferred to the grim precincts of a prison and heard the massive iron gates clang behind him.

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

From this reading This was the third time that Lance had been brought forth to stand before a gaping crowd--the third time that he had been transferred to the grim precincts of a prison and heard the massive iron gates clang behind him.

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

From this reading Ned Lawless was also detained for safe keeping, the same reasons operating even with greater force in his case.

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

From this reading 'I begin to feel,' he said bitterly to Stirling, 'almost like an habitual criminal.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If there is a God that judgeth the earth, as they used to tell us in old days, why am I permitted to be thus degraded, falsely accused, and unjustly imprisoned?'

being in captivity

From this reading If there is a God that judgeth the earth, as they used to tell us in old days, why am I permitted to be thus degraded, falsely accused, and unjustly imprisoned?'

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

From this reading Bail having been refused, presumably at the instance of the police--who, in cases where there is probability of the prisoner levanting or of arrangements being made to defeat the ends of justice, are entitled to object--there remained no course but that Lance Trevanion should be re-committed to gaol.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Bail having been refused, presumably at the instance of the police--who, in cases where there is probability of the prisoner levanting or of arrangements being made to defeat the ends of justice, are entitled to object--there remained no course but that Lance Trevanion should be re-committed to gaol.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading This was the third time that Lance had been brought forth to stand before a gaping crowd--the third time that he had been transferred to the grim precincts of a prison and heard the massive iron gates clang behind him.

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

From this reading Bail having been refused, presumably at the instance of the police--who, in cases where there is probability of the prisoner levanting or of arrangements being made to defeat the ends of justice, are entitled to object--there remained no course but that Lance Trevanion should be re-committed to gaol.

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From this reading If there is a God that judgeth the earth, as they used to tell us in old days, why am I permitted to be thus degraded, falsely accused, and unjustly imprisoned?'

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading Bail having been refused, presumably at the instance of the police--who, in cases where there is probability of the prisoner levanting or of arrangements being made to defeat the ends of justice, are entitled to object--there remained no course but that Lance Trevanion should be re-committed to gaol.

conformity or harmony

From this reading Ned Lawless was also detained for safe keeping, the same reasons operating even with greater force in his case.

a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

From this reading Bail having been refused, presumably at the instance of the police--who, in cases where there is probability of the prisoner levanting or of arrangements being made to defeat the ends of justice, are entitled to object--there remained no course but that Lance Trevanion should be re-committed to gaol.

without law or control

From this reading Ned Lawless was also detained for safe keeping, the same reasons operating even with greater force in his case.

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From this reading Bail having been refused, presumably at the instance of the police--who, in cases where there is probability of the prisoner levanting or of arrangements being made to defeat the ends of justice, are entitled to object--there remained no course but that Lance Trevanion should be re-committed to gaol.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading 'I begin to feel,' he said bitterly to Stirling, 'almost like an habitual criminal.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Bail having been refused, presumably at the instance of the police--who, in cases where there is probability of the prisoner levanting or of arrangements being made to defeat the ends of justice, are entitled to object--there remained no course but that Lance Trevanion should be re-committed to gaol.

imposing in size or bulk or solidity

From this reading This was the third time that Lance had been brought forth to stand before a gaping crowd--the third time that he had been transferred to the grim precincts of a prison and heard the massive iron gates clang behind him.

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

From this reading Ned Lawless was also detained for safe keeping, the same reasons operating even with greater force in his case.

not any; not one

From this reading Bail having been refused, presumably at the instance of the police--who, in cases where there is probability of the prisoner levanting or of arrangements being made to defeat the ends of justice, are entitled to object--there remained no course but that Lance Trevanion should be re-committed to gaol.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Bail having been refused, presumably at the instance of the police--who, in cases where there is probability of the prisoner levanting or of arrangements being made to defeat the ends of justice, are entitled to object--there remained no course but that Lance Trevanion should be re-committed to gaol.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Bail having been refused, presumably at the instance of the police--who, in cases where there is probability of the prisoner levanting or of arrangements being made to defeat the ends of justice, are entitled to object--there remained no course but that Lance Trevanion should be re-committed to gaol.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading If there is a God that judgeth the earth, as they used to tell us in old days, why am I permitted to be thus degraded, falsely accused, and unjustly imprisoned?'

involved in a kind of operation

From this reading Ned Lawless was also detained for safe keeping, the same reasons operating even with greater force in his case.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Bail having been refused, presumably at the instance of the police--who, in cases where there is probability of the prisoner levanting or of arrangements being made to defeat the ends of justice, are entitled to object--there remained no course but that Lance Trevanion should be re-committed to gaol.

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

From this reading If there is a God that judgeth the earth, as they used to tell us in old days, why am I permitted to be thus degraded, falsely accused, and unjustly imprisoned?'

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading Bail having been refused, presumably at the instance of the police--who, in cases where there is probability of the prisoner levanting or of arrangements being made to defeat the ends of justice, are entitled to object--there remained no course but that Lance Trevanion should be re-committed to gaol.

plural of “precinct” — a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes

From this reading This was the third time that Lance had been brought forth to stand before a gaping crowd--the third time that he had been transferred to the grim precincts of a prison and heard the massive iron gates clang behind him.

by reasonable assumption

From this reading Bail having been refused, presumably at the instance of the police--who, in cases where there is probability of the prisoner levanting or of arrangements being made to defeat the ends of justice, are entitled to object--there remained no course but that Lance Trevanion should be re-committed to gaol.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading This was the third time that Lance had been brought forth to stand before a gaping crowd--the third time that he had been transferred to the grim precincts of a prison and heard the massive iron gates clang behind him.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Bail having been refused, presumably at the instance of the police--who, in cases where there is probability of the prisoner levanting or of arrangements being made to defeat the ends of justice, are entitled to object--there remained no course but that Lance Trevanion should be re-committed to gaol.

a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible

From this reading Bail having been refused, presumably at the instance of the police--who, in cases where there is probability of the prisoner levanting or of arrangements being made to defeat the ends of justice, are entitled to object--there remained no course but that Lance Trevanion should be re-committed to gaol.

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

From this reading Bail having been refused, presumably at the instance of the police--who, in cases where there is probability of the prisoner levanting or of arrangements being made to defeat the ends of justice, are entitled to object--there remained no course but that Lance Trevanion should be re-committed to gaol.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Ned Lawless was also detained for safe keeping, the same reasons operating even with greater force in his case.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Bail having been refused, presumably at the instance of the police--who, in cases where there is probability of the prisoner levanting or of arrangements being made to defeat the ends of justice, are entitled to object--there remained no course but that Lance Trevanion should be re-committed to gaol.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Bail having been refused, presumably at the instance of the police--who, in cases where there is probability of the prisoner levanting or of arrangements being made to defeat the ends of justice, are entitled to object--there remained no course but that Lance Trevanion should be re-committed to gaol.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading Ned Lawless was also detained for safe keeping, the same reasons operating even with greater force in his case.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading 'I begin to feel,' he said bitterly to Stirling, 'almost like an habitual criminal.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Ned Lawless was also detained for safe keeping, the same reasons operating even with greater force in his case.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Bail having been refused, presumably at the instance of the police--who, in cases where there is probability of the prisoner levanting or of arrangements being made to defeat the ends of justice, are entitled to object--there remained no course but that Lance Trevanion should be re-committed to gaol.

be standing; be upright

From this reading This was the third time that Lance had been brought forth to stand before a gaping crowd--the third time that he had been transferred to the grim precincts of a prison and heard the massive iron gates clang behind him.

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

From this reading 'I begin to feel,' he said bitterly to Stirling, 'almost like an habitual criminal.

express in words

From this reading If there is a God that judgeth the earth, as they used to tell us in old days, why am I permitted to be thus degraded, falsely accused, and unjustly imprisoned?'

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Bail having been refused, presumably at the instance of the police--who, in cases where there is probability of the prisoner levanting or of arrangements being made to defeat the ends of justice, are entitled to object--there remained no course but that Lance Trevanion should be re-committed to gaol.

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

From this reading Bail having been refused, presumably at the instance of the police--who, in cases where there is probability of the prisoner levanting or of arrangements being made to defeat the ends of justice, are entitled to object--there remained no course but that Lance Trevanion should be re-committed to gaol.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Bail having been refused, presumably at the instance of the police--who, in cases where there is probability of the prisoner levanting or of arrangements being made to defeat the ends of justice, are entitled to object--there remained no course but that Lance Trevanion should be re-committed to gaol.

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

From this reading If there is a God that judgeth the earth, as they used to tell us in old days, why am I permitted to be thus degraded, falsely accused, and unjustly imprisoned?'

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading This was the third time that Lance had been brought forth to stand before a gaping crowd--the third time that he had been transferred to the grim precincts of a prison and heard the massive iron gates clang behind him.

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

From this reading This was the third time that Lance had been brought forth to stand before a gaping crowd--the third time that he had been transferred to the grim precincts of a prison and heard the massive iron gates clang behind him.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading If there is a God that judgeth the earth, as they used to tell us in old days, why am I permitted to be thus degraded, falsely accused, and unjustly imprisoned?'

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading This was the third time that Lance had been brought forth to stand before a gaping crowd--the third time that he had been transferred to the grim precincts of a prison and heard the massive iron gates clang behind him.

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

From this reading Bail having been refused, presumably at the instance of the police--who, in cases where there is probability of the prisoner levanting or of arrangements being made to defeat the ends of justice, are entitled to object--there remained no course but that Lance Trevanion should be re-committed to gaol.

inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading This was the third time that Lance had been brought forth to stand before a gaping crowd--the third time that he had been transferred to the grim precincts of a prison and heard the massive iron gates clang behind him.

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

From this reading Bail having been refused, presumably at the instance of the police--who, in cases where there is probability of the prisoner levanting or of arrangements being made to defeat the ends of justice, are entitled to object--there remained no course but that Lance Trevanion should be re-committed to gaol.

in an unjust manner

From this reading If there is a God that judgeth the earth, as they used to tell us in old days, why am I permitted to be thus degraded, falsely accused, and unjustly imprisoned?'

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading If there is a God that judgeth the earth, as they used to tell us in old days, why am I permitted to be thus degraded, falsely accused, and unjustly imprisoned?'

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading If there is a God that judgeth the earth, as they used to tell us in old days, why am I permitted to be thus degraded, falsely accused, and unjustly imprisoned?'

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

From this reading Ned Lawless was also detained for safe keeping, the same reasons operating even with greater force in his case.

in or at the place that

From this reading Bail having been refused, presumably at the instance of the police--who, in cases where there is probability of the prisoner levanting or of arrangements being made to defeat the ends of justice, are entitled to object--there remained no course but that Lance Trevanion should be re-committed to gaol.

which person or people

From this reading Bail having been refused, presumably at the instance of the police--who, in cases where there is probability of the prisoner levanting or of arrangements being made to defeat the ends of justice, are entitled to object--there remained no course but that Lance Trevanion should be re-committed to gaol.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading If there is a God that judgeth the earth, as they used to tell us in old days, why am I permitted to be thus degraded, falsely accused, and unjustly imprisoned?'

in the company of; together with

From this reading Ned Lawless was also detained for safe keeping, the same reasons operating even with greater force in his case.