Chapter IV

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

From this reading So John Trevanion was a freighter: one who bought contraband goods in a foreign port, paid the expenses of shipment and carrying, and received the profits.

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From this reading The fate of smugglers caught in the act was five years’ service in a man-of-war, or a long term of imprisonment; aiders and abettors also were subject to heavy penalties; and Dick would have liked to rid the neighbourhood of the man who had caused his father such distress.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading The fate of smugglers caught in the act was five years’ service in a man-of-war, or a long term of imprisonment; aiders and abettors also were subject to heavy penalties; and Dick would have liked to rid the neighbourhood of the man who had caused his father such distress.

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

From this reading The fate of smugglers caught in the act was five years’ service in a man-of-war, or a long term of imprisonment; aiders and abettors also were subject to heavy penalties; and Dick would have liked to rid the neighbourhood of the man who had caused his father such distress.

in addition

From this reading The fate of smugglers caught in the act was five years’ service in a man-of-war, or a long term of imprisonment; aiders and abettors also were subject to heavy penalties; and Dick would have liked to rid the neighbourhood of the man who had caused his father such distress.

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

From this reading Dick heard his cousin return to the house and lock the door.

take into custody

From this reading A word to Mr. Mildmay or Mr. Polwhele, the riding-officer, would lead to John Trevanion’s arrest.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading So John Trevanion was a freighter: one who bought contraband goods in a foreign port, paid the expenses of shipment and carrying, and received the profits.

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

From this reading So John Trevanion was a freighter: one who bought contraband goods in a foreign port, paid the expenses of shipment and carrying, and received the profits.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading The fate of smugglers caught in the act was five years’ service in a man-of-war, or a long term of imprisonment; aiders and abettors also were subject to heavy penalties; and Dick would have liked to rid the neighbourhood of the man who had caused his father such distress.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading The fate of smugglers caught in the act was five years’ service in a man-of-war, or a long term of imprisonment; aiders and abettors also were subject to heavy penalties; and Dick would have liked to rid the neighbourhood of the man who had caused his father such distress.

distributed or sold illicitly

From this reading So John Trevanion was a freighter: one who bought contraband goods in a foreign port, paid the expenses of shipment and carrying, and received the profits.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Dick heard his cousin return to the house and lock the door.

someone who is a detective

From this reading Dick heard his cousin return to the house and lock the door.

psychological suffering

From this reading The fate of smugglers caught in the act was five years’ service in a man-of-war, or a long term of imprisonment; aiders and abettors also were subject to heavy penalties; and Dick would have liked to rid the neighbourhood of the man who had caused his father such distress.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Dick heard his cousin return to the house and lock the door.

plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading So John Trevanion was a freighter: one who bought contraband goods in a foreign port, paid the expenses of shipment and carrying, and received the profits.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading The fate of smugglers caught in the act was five years’ service in a man-of-war, or a long term of imprisonment; aiders and abettors also were subject to heavy penalties; and Dick would have liked to rid the neighbourhood of the man who had caused his father such distress.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The fate of smugglers caught in the act was five years’ service in a man-of-war, or a long term of imprisonment; aiders and abettors also were subject to heavy penalties; and Dick would have liked to rid the neighbourhood of the man who had caused his father such distress.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading The fate of smugglers caught in the act was five years’ service in a man-of-war, or a long term of imprisonment; aiders and abettors also were subject to heavy penalties; and Dick would have liked to rid the neighbourhood of the man who had caused his father such distress.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading This was food for reflection.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This was food for reflection.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading So John Trevanion was a freighter: one who bought contraband goods in a foreign port, paid the expenses of shipment and carrying, and received the profits.

a cargo ship

From this reading So John Trevanion was a freighter: one who bought contraband goods in a foreign port, paid the expenses of shipment and carrying, and received the profits.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading So John Trevanion was a freighter: one who bought contraband goods in a foreign port, paid the expenses of shipment and carrying, and received the profits.

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

From this reading The fate of smugglers caught in the act was five years’ service in a man-of-war, or a long term of imprisonment; aiders and abettors also were subject to heavy penalties; and Dick would have liked to rid the neighbourhood of the man who had caused his father such distress.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The fate of smugglers caught in the act was five years’ service in a man-of-war, or a long term of imprisonment; aiders and abettors also were subject to heavy penalties; and Dick would have liked to rid the neighbourhood of the man who had caused his father such distress.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Dick heard his cousin return to the house and lock the door.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The fate of smugglers caught in the act was five years’ service in a man-of-war, or a long term of imprisonment; aiders and abettors also were subject to heavy penalties; and Dick would have liked to rid the neighbourhood of the man who had caused his father such distress.

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

From this reading Dick heard his cousin return to the house and lock the door.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Dick heard his cousin return to the house and lock the door.

putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment

From this reading The fate of smugglers caught in the act was five years’ service in a man-of-war, or a long term of imprisonment; aiders and abettors also were subject to heavy penalties; and Dick would have liked to rid the neighbourhood of the man who had caused his father such distress.

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

From this reading So John Trevanion was a freighter: one who bought contraband goods in a foreign port, paid the expenses of shipment and carrying, and received the profits.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading So John Trevanion was a freighter: one who bought contraband goods in a foreign port, paid the expenses of shipment and carrying, and received the profits.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading A word to Mr. Mildmay or Mr. Polwhele, the riding-officer, would lead to John Trevanion’s arrest.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading The fate of smugglers caught in the act was five years’ service in a man-of-war, or a long term of imprisonment; aiders and abettors also were subject to heavy penalties; and Dick would have liked to rid the neighbourhood of the man who had caused his father such distress.

fasten with a lock

From this reading Dick heard his cousin return to the house and lock the door.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The fate of smugglers caught in the act was five years’ service in a man-of-war, or a long term of imprisonment; aiders and abettors also were subject to heavy penalties; and Dick would have liked to rid the neighbourhood of the man who had caused his father such distress.

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

From this reading The fate of smugglers caught in the act was five years’ service in a man-of-war, or a long term of imprisonment; aiders and abettors also were subject to heavy penalties; and Dick would have liked to rid the neighbourhood of the man who had caused his father such distress.

a warship intended for combat

From this reading The fate of smugglers caught in the act was five years’ service in a man-of-war, or a long term of imprisonment; aiders and abettors also were subject to heavy penalties; and Dick would have liked to rid the neighbourhood of the man who had caused his father such distress.

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

From this reading A word to Mr. Mildmay or Mr. Polwhele, the riding-officer, would lead to John Trevanion’s arrest.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A word to Mr. Mildmay or Mr. Polwhele, the riding-officer, would lead to John Trevanion’s arrest.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading The fate of smugglers caught in the act was five years’ service in a man-of-war, or a long term of imprisonment; aiders and abettors also were subject to heavy penalties; and Dick would have liked to rid the neighbourhood of the man who had caused his father such distress.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading So John Trevanion was a freighter: one who bought contraband goods in a foreign port, paid the expenses of shipment and carrying, and received the profits.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading So John Trevanion was a freighter: one who bought contraband goods in a foreign port, paid the expenses of shipment and carrying, and received the profits.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A word to Mr. Mildmay or Mr. Polwhele, the riding-officer, would lead to John Trevanion’s arrest.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading So John Trevanion was a freighter: one who bought contraband goods in a foreign port, paid the expenses of shipment and carrying, and received the profits.

plural of “penalty” — the act of punishing

From this reading The fate of smugglers caught in the act was five years’ service in a man-of-war, or a long term of imprisonment; aiders and abettors also were subject to heavy penalties; and Dick would have liked to rid the neighbourhood of the man who had caused his father such distress.

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

From this reading A word to Mr. Mildmay or Mr. Polwhele, the riding-officer, would lead to John Trevanion’s arrest.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading So John Trevanion was a freighter: one who bought contraband goods in a foreign port, paid the expenses of shipment and carrying, and received the profits.

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading So John Trevanion was a freighter: one who bought contraband goods in a foreign port, paid the expenses of shipment and carrying, and received the profits.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading So John Trevanion was a freighter: one who bought contraband goods in a foreign port, paid the expenses of shipment and carrying, and received the profits.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading This was food for reflection.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Dick heard his cousin return to the house and lock the door.

relieve from

From this reading The fate of smugglers caught in the act was five years’ service in a man-of-war, or a long term of imprisonment; aiders and abettors also were subject to heavy penalties; and Dick would have liked to rid the neighbourhood of the man who had caused his father such distress.

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

From this reading A word to Mr. Mildmay or Mr. Polwhele, the riding-officer, would lead to John Trevanion’s arrest.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading The fate of smugglers caught in the act was five years’ service in a man-of-war, or a long term of imprisonment; aiders and abettors also were subject to heavy penalties; and Dick would have liked to rid the neighbourhood of the man who had caused his father such distress.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading So John Trevanion was a freighter: one who bought contraband goods in a foreign port, paid the expenses of shipment and carrying, and received the profits.

plural of “smuggler” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties

From this reading The fate of smugglers caught in the act was five years’ service in a man-of-war, or a long term of imprisonment; aiders and abettors also were subject to heavy penalties; and Dick would have liked to rid the neighbourhood of the man who had caused his father such distress.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So John Trevanion was a freighter: one who bought contraband goods in a foreign port, paid the expenses of shipment and carrying, and received the profits.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The fate of smugglers caught in the act was five years’ service in a man-of-war, or a long term of imprisonment; aiders and abettors also were subject to heavy penalties; and Dick would have liked to rid the neighbourhood of the man who had caused his father such distress.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The fate of smugglers caught in the act was five years’ service in a man-of-war, or a long term of imprisonment; aiders and abettors also were subject to heavy penalties; and Dick would have liked to rid the neighbourhood of the man who had caused his father such distress.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading The fate of smugglers caught in the act was five years’ service in a man-of-war, or a long term of imprisonment; aiders and abettors also were subject to heavy penalties; and Dick would have liked to rid the neighbourhood of the man who had caused his father such distress.

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

From this reading Dick heard his cousin return to the house and lock the door.

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

From this reading This was food for reflection.

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

From this reading Dick heard his cousin return to the house and lock the door.

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

From this reading So John Trevanion was a freighter: one who bought contraband goods in a foreign port, paid the expenses of shipment and carrying, and received the profits.

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

From this reading A word to Mr. Mildmay or Mr. Polwhele, the riding-officer, would lead to John Trevanion’s arrest.

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

From this reading So John Trevanion was a freighter: one who bought contraband goods in a foreign port, paid the expenses of shipment and carrying, and received the profits.

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

From this reading The fate of smugglers caught in the act was five years’ service in a man-of-war, or a long term of imprisonment; aiders and abettors also were subject to heavy penalties; and Dick would have liked to rid the neighbourhood of the man who had caused his father such distress.

which person or people

From this reading So John Trevanion was a freighter: one who bought contraband goods in a foreign port, paid the expenses of shipment and carrying, and received the profits.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading A word to Mr. Mildmay or Mr. Polwhele, the riding-officer, would lead to John Trevanion’s arrest.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading A word to Mr. Mildmay or Mr. Polwhele, the riding-officer, would lead to John Trevanion’s arrest.

a late time of life

From this reading The fate of smugglers caught in the act was five years’ service in a man-of-war, or a long term of imprisonment; aiders and abettors also were subject to heavy penalties; and Dick would have liked to rid the neighbourhood of the man who had caused his father such distress.