Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading Among the little group of witnesses there were two or three new faces--a professional-looking gentleman with spectacles; a thin-faced, carefully-dressed, slender man, with a lordly air, and the bearing of one who carried the world upon his shoulders and did not regard it as much of a burden; and, last, our old friend Sam Yates.

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

From this reading Among the little group of witnesses there were two or three new faces--a professional-looking gentleman with spectacles; a thin-faced, carefully-dressed, slender man, with a lordly air, and the bearing of one who carried the world upon his shoulders and did not regard it as much of a burden; and, last, our old friend Sam Yates.

(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 The plaintiff and defendant were both in their places, with their counsel, and the witnesses of the previous day were all in attendance.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among the little group of witnesses there were two or three new faces--a professional-looking gentleman with spectacles; a thin-faced, carefully-dressed, slender man, with a lordly air, and the bearing of one who carried the world upon his shoulders and did not regard it as much of a burden; and, last, our old friend Sam Yates.

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

From this reading There was an appearance of perplexity and gloom on the countenances of Mr. Cavendish and his client.

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

From this reading IN WHICH PHIPPS IS NOT TO BE FOUND, AND THE GENERAL IS CALLED UPON TO DO HIS OWN LYING.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading There was an appearance of perplexity and gloom on the countenances of Mr. Cavendish and his client.

subject to appointment

From this reading At the appointed hour on the following morning, the Court resumed its session.

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

From this reading Among the little group of witnesses there were two or three new faces--a professional-looking gentleman with spectacles; a thin-faced, carefully-dressed, slender man, with a lordly air, and the bearing of one who carried the world upon his shoulders and did not regard it as much of a burden; and, last, our old friend Sam Yates.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the appointed hour on the following morning, the Court resumed its session.

the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)

From this reading The plaintiff and defendant were both in their places, with their counsel, and the witnesses of the previous day were all in attendance.

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

From this reading IN WHICH PHIPPS IS NOT TO BE FOUND, AND THE GENERAL IS CALLED UPON TO DO HIS OWN LYING.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Among the little group of witnesses there were two or three new faces--a professional-looking gentleman with spectacles; a thin-faced, carefully-dressed, slender man, with a lordly air, and the bearing of one who carried the world upon his shoulders and did not regard it as much of a burden; and, last, our old friend Sam Yates.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The plaintiff and defendant were both in their places, with their counsel, and the witnesses of the previous day were all in attendance.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading Among the little group of witnesses there were two or three new faces--a professional-looking gentleman with spectacles; a thin-faced, carefully-dressed, slender man, with a lordly air, and the bearing of one who carried the world upon his shoulders and did not regard it as much of a burden; and, last, our old friend Sam Yates.

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

From this reading IN WHICH PHIPPS IS NOT TO BE FOUND, AND THE GENERAL IS CALLED UPON TO DO HIS OWN LYING.

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From this reading Among the little group of witnesses there were two or three new faces--a professional-looking gentleman with spectacles; a thin-faced, carefully-dressed, slender man, with a lordly air, and the bearing of one who carried the world upon his shoulders and did not regard it as much of a burden; and, last, our old friend Sam Yates.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Among the little group of witnesses there were two or three new faces--a professional-looking gentleman with spectacles; a thin-faced, carefully-dressed, slender man, with a lordly air, and the bearing of one who carried the world upon his shoulders and did not regard it as much of a burden; and, last, our old friend Sam Yates.

British chemist and physicist who established that water is a compound of hydrogen and oxygen and who calculated the density of the earth (1731-1810)

From this reading There was an appearance of perplexity and gloom on the countenances of Mr. Cavendish and his client.

a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer

From this reading There was an appearance of perplexity and gloom on the countenances of Mr. Cavendish and his client.

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading The plaintiff and defendant were both in their places, with their counsel, and the witnesses of the previous day were all in attendance.

plural of “countenance” — the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading There was an appearance of perplexity and gloom on the countenances of Mr. Cavendish and his client.

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

From this reading At the appointed hour on the following morning, the Court resumed its session.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The plaintiff and defendant were both in their places, with their counsel, and the witnesses of the previous day were all in attendance.

a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused

From this reading The plaintiff and defendant were both in their places, with their counsel, and the witnesses of the previous day were all in attendance.

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

From this reading Among the little group of witnesses there were two or three new faces--a professional-looking gentleman with spectacles; a thin-faced, carefully-dressed, slender man, with a lordly air, and the bearing of one who carried the world upon his shoulders and did not regard it as much of a burden; and, last, our old friend Sam Yates.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading IN WHICH PHIPPS IS NOT TO BE FOUND, AND THE GENERAL IS CALLED UPON TO DO HIS OWN LYING.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Among the little group of witnesses there were two or three new faces--a professional-looking gentleman with spectacles; a thin-faced, carefully-dressed, slender man, with a lordly air, and the bearing of one who carried the world upon his shoulders and did not regard it as much of a burden; and, last, our old friend Sam Yates.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading At the appointed hour on the following morning, the Court resumed its session.

set up or found

From this reading IN WHICH PHIPPS IS NOT TO BE FOUND, AND THE GENERAL IS CALLED UPON TO DO HIS OWN LYING.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Among the little group of witnesses there were two or three new faces--a professional-looking gentleman with spectacles; a thin-faced, carefully-dressed, slender man, with a lordly air, and the bearing of one who carried the world upon his shoulders and did not regard it as much of a burden; and, last, our old friend Sam Yates.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading IN WHICH PHIPPS IS NOT TO BE FOUND, AND THE GENERAL IS CALLED UPON TO DO HIS OWN LYING.

a man of refinement

From this reading Among the little group of witnesses there were two or three new faces--a professional-looking gentleman with spectacles; a thin-faced, carefully-dressed, slender man, with a lordly air, and the bearing of one who carried the world upon his shoulders and did not regard it as much of a burden; and, last, our old friend Sam Yates.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading There was an appearance of perplexity and gloom on the countenances of Mr. Cavendish and his client.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Among the little group of witnesses there were two or three new faces--a professional-looking gentleman with spectacles; a thin-faced, carefully-dressed, slender man, with a lordly air, and the bearing of one who carried the world upon his shoulders and did not regard it as much of a burden; and, last, our old friend Sam Yates.

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

From this reading IN WHICH PHIPPS IS NOT TO BE FOUND, AND THE GENERAL IS CALLED UPON TO DO HIS OWN LYING.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading At the appointed hour on the following morning, the Court resumed its session.

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

From this reading IN WHICH PHIPPS IS NOT TO BE FOUND, AND THE GENERAL IS CALLED UPON TO DO HIS OWN LYING.

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

From this reading IN WHICH PHIPPS IS NOT TO BE FOUND, AND THE GENERAL IS CALLED UPON TO DO HIS OWN LYING.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Among the little group of witnesses there were two or three new faces--a professional-looking gentleman with spectacles; a thin-faced, carefully-dressed, slender man, with a lordly air, and the bearing of one who carried the world upon his shoulders and did not regard it as much of a burden; and, last, our old friend Sam Yates.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading At the appointed hour on the following morning, the Court resumed its session.

immediately past

From this reading Among the little group of witnesses there were two or three new faces--a professional-looking gentleman with spectacles; a thin-faced, carefully-dressed, slender man, with a lordly air, and the bearing of one who carried the world upon his shoulders and did not regard it as much of a burden; and, last, our old friend Sam Yates.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Among the little group of witnesses there were two or three new faces--a professional-looking gentleman with spectacles; a thin-faced, carefully-dressed, slender man, with a lordly air, and the bearing of one who carried the world upon his shoulders and did not regard it as much of a burden; and, last, our old friend Sam Yates.

of or befitting a lord

From this reading Among the little group of witnesses there were two or three new faces--a professional-looking gentleman with spectacles; a thin-faced, carefully-dressed, slender man, with a lordly air, and the bearing of one who carried the world upon his shoulders and did not regard it as much of a burden; and, last, our old friend Sam Yates.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading IN WHICH PHIPPS IS NOT TO BE FOUND, AND THE GENERAL IS CALLED UPON TO DO HIS OWN LYING.

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

From this reading Among the little group of witnesses there were two or three new faces--a professional-looking gentleman with spectacles; a thin-faced, carefully-dressed, slender man, with a lordly air, and the bearing of one who carried the world upon his shoulders and did not regard it as much of a burden; and, last, our old friend Sam Yates.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading At the appointed hour on the following morning, the Court resumed its session.

a form of address for a man

From this reading There was an appearance of perplexity and gloom on the countenances of Mr. Cavendish and his client.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Among the little group of witnesses there were two or three new faces--a professional-looking gentleman with spectacles; a thin-faced, carefully-dressed, slender man, with a lordly air, and the bearing of one who carried the world upon his shoulders and did not regard it as much of a burden; and, last, our old friend Sam Yates.

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

From this reading Among the little group of witnesses there were two or three new faces--a professional-looking gentleman with spectacles; a thin-faced, carefully-dressed, slender man, with a lordly air, and the bearing of one who carried the world upon his shoulders and did not regard it as much of a burden; and, last, our old friend Sam Yates.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading IN WHICH PHIPPS IS NOT TO BE FOUND, AND THE GENERAL IS CALLED UPON TO DO HIS OWN LYING.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The plaintiff and defendant were both in their places, with their counsel, and the witnesses of the previous day were all in attendance.

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

From this reading Among the little group of witnesses there were two or three new faces--a professional-looking gentleman with spectacles; a thin-faced, carefully-dressed, slender man, with a lordly air, and the bearing of one who carried the world upon his shoulders and did not regard it as much of a burden; and, last, our old friend Sam Yates.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At the appointed hour on the following morning, the Court resumed its session.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Among the little group of witnesses there were two or three new faces--a professional-looking gentleman with spectacles; a thin-faced, carefully-dressed, slender man, with a lordly air, and the bearing of one who carried the world upon his shoulders and did not regard it as much of a burden; and, last, our old friend Sam Yates.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Among the little group of witnesses there were two or three new faces--a professional-looking gentleman with spectacles; a thin-faced, carefully-dressed, slender man, with a lordly air, and the bearing of one who carried the world upon his shoulders and did not regard it as much of a burden; and, last, our old friend Sam Yates.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Among the little group of witnesses there were two or three new faces--a professional-looking gentleman with spectacles; a thin-faced, carefully-dressed, slender man, with a lordly air, and the bearing of one who carried the world upon his shoulders and did not regard it as much of a burden; and, last, our old friend Sam Yates.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading IN WHICH PHIPPS IS NOT TO BE FOUND, AND THE GENERAL IS CALLED UPON TO DO HIS OWN LYING.

trouble or confusion resulting from complexity

From this reading There was an appearance of perplexity and gloom on the countenances of Mr. Cavendish and his client.

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

From this reading IN WHICH PHIPPS IS NOT TO BE FOUND, AND THE GENERAL IS CALLED UPON TO DO HIS OWN LYING.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The plaintiff and defendant were both in their places, with their counsel, and the witnesses of the previous day were all in attendance.

a person who brings an action in a court of law

From this reading The plaintiff and defendant were both in their places, with their counsel, and the witnesses of the previous day were all in attendance.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading The plaintiff and defendant were both in their places, with their counsel, and the witnesses of the previous day were all in attendance.

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

From this reading Among the little group of witnesses there were two or three new faces--a professional-looking gentleman with spectacles; a thin-faced, carefully-dressed, slender man, with a lordly air, and the bearing of one who carried the world upon his shoulders and did not regard it as much of a burden; and, last, our old friend Sam Yates.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Among the little group of witnesses there were two or three new faces--a professional-looking gentleman with spectacles; a thin-faced, carefully-dressed, slender man, with a lordly air, and the bearing of one who carried the world upon his shoulders and did not regard it as much of a burden; and, last, our old friend Sam Yates.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading At the appointed hour on the following morning, the Court resumed its session.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading Among the little group of witnesses there were two or three new faces--a professional-looking gentleman with spectacles; a thin-faced, carefully-dressed, slender man, with a lordly air, and the bearing of one who carried the world upon his shoulders and did not regard it as much of a burden; and, last, our old friend Sam Yates.

a meeting for execution of a group's functions

From this reading At the appointed hour on the following morning, the Court resumed its session.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading Among the little group of witnesses there were two or three new faces--a professional-looking gentleman with spectacles; a thin-faced, carefully-dressed, slender man, with a lordly air, and the bearing of one who carried the world upon his shoulders and did not regard it as much of a burden; and, last, our old friend Sam Yates.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading Among the little group of witnesses there were two or three new faces--a professional-looking gentleman with spectacles; a thin-faced, carefully-dressed, slender man, with a lordly air, and the bearing of one who carried the world upon his shoulders and did not regard it as much of a burden; and, last, our old friend Sam Yates.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading Among the little group of witnesses there were two or three new faces--a professional-looking gentleman with spectacles; a thin-faced, carefully-dressed, slender man, with a lordly air, and the bearing of one who carried the world upon his shoulders and did not regard it as much of a burden; and, last, our old friend Sam Yates.

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

From this reading IN WHICH PHIPPS IS NOT TO BE FOUND, AND THE GENERAL IS CALLED UPON TO DO HIS OWN LYING.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The plaintiff and defendant were both in their places, with their counsel, and the witnesses of the previous day were all in attendance.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Among the little group of witnesses there were two or three new faces--a professional-looking gentleman with spectacles; a thin-faced, carefully-dressed, slender man, with a lordly air, and the bearing of one who carried the world upon his shoulders and did not regard it as much of a burden; and, last, our old friend Sam Yates.

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

From this reading Among the little group of witnesses there were two or three new faces--a professional-looking gentleman with spectacles; a thin-faced, carefully-dressed, slender man, with a lordly air, and the bearing of one who carried the world upon his shoulders and did not regard it as much of a burden; and, last, our old friend Sam Yates.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Among the little group of witnesses there were two or three new faces--a professional-looking gentleman with spectacles; a thin-faced, carefully-dressed, slender man, with a lordly air, and the bearing of one who carried the world upon his shoulders and did not regard it as much of a burden; and, last, our old friend Sam Yates.

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

From this reading IN WHICH PHIPPS IS NOT TO BE FOUND, AND THE GENERAL IS CALLED UPON TO DO HIS OWN LYING.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Among the little group of witnesses there were two or three new faces--a professional-looking gentleman with spectacles; a thin-faced, carefully-dressed, slender man, with a lordly air, and the bearing of one who carried the world upon his shoulders and did not regard it as much of a burden; and, last, our old friend Sam Yates.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading IN WHICH PHIPPS IS NOT TO BE FOUND, AND THE GENERAL IS CALLED UPON TO DO HIS OWN LYING.

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

From this reading There was an appearance of perplexity and gloom on the countenances of Mr. Cavendish and his client.

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

From this reading The plaintiff and defendant were both in their places, with their counsel, and the witnesses of the previous day were all in attendance.

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

From this reading IN WHICH PHIPPS IS NOT TO BE FOUND, AND THE GENERAL IS CALLED UPON TO DO HIS OWN LYING.

which person or people

From this reading Among the little group of witnesses there were two or three new faces--a professional-looking gentleman with spectacles; a thin-faced, carefully-dressed, slender man, with a lordly air, and the bearing of one who carried the world upon his shoulders and did not regard it as much of a burden; and, last, our old friend Sam Yates.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The plaintiff and defendant were both in their places, with their counsel, and the witnesses of the previous day were all in attendance.

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

From this reading The plaintiff and defendant were both in their places, with their counsel, and the witnesses of the previous day were all in attendance.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Among the little group of witnesses there were two or three new faces--a professional-looking gentleman with spectacles; a thin-faced, carefully-dressed, slender man, with a lordly air, and the bearing of one who carried the world upon his shoulders and did not regard it as much of a burden; and, last, our old friend Sam Yates.

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

From this reading Among the little group of witnesses there were two or three new faces--a professional-looking gentleman with spectacles; a thin-faced, carefully-dressed, slender man, with a lordly air, and the bearing of one who carried the world upon his shoulders and did not regard it as much of a burden; and, last, our old friend Sam Yates.