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 Thereafter he went to reside for the winter with his mother, occupying the same room as his worthy uncle, as there was not another spare one in the cottage, and sleeping in a hammock, slung parallel with and close to that of the captain.

declared not guilty of a specific offense or crime; legally blameless

From this reading Soon after, he was tried, and, as Captain Ogilvy had prophesied, was acquitted.

later than; following

From this reading Soon after, he was tried, and, as Captain Ogilvy had prophesied, was acquitted.

every second one of a series

From this reading We are not strictly correct, however, in saying that there was _no_ light in the room, for there was a deep red glowing spot of fire near to Captain Ogilvy's head, which flashed and grew dim at each alternate second of time.

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

From this reading Soon after, he was tried, and, as Captain Ogilvy had prophesied, was acquitted.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Thereafter he went to reside for the winter with his mother, occupying the same room as his worthy uncle, as there was not another spare one in the cottage, and sleeping in a hammock, slung parallel with and close to that of the captain.

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From this reading NEW ARRANGEMENTS--THE CAPTAIN'S PHILOSOPHY IN REGARD TO PIPEOLOGY That night our hero was lodged in the common jail of Arbroath.

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

From this reading We are not strictly correct, however, in saying that there was _no_ light in the room, for there was a deep red glowing spot of fire near to Captain Ogilvy's head, which flashed and grew dim at each alternate second of time.

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

From this reading NEW ARRANGEMENTS--THE CAPTAIN'S PHILOSOPHY IN REGARD TO PIPEOLOGY That night our hero was lodged in the common jail of Arbroath.

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

From this reading Soon after, he was tried, and, as Captain Ogilvy had prophesied, was acquitted.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the night following his release from prison, Ruby lay on his back in his hammock meditating intently on the future, and gazing at the ceiling, or rather at the place where he knew the ceiling to be, for it was a dark night, and there was no light in the room, the candle having just been extinguished.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading On the night following his release from prison, Ruby lay on his back in his hammock meditating intently on the future, and gazing at the ceiling, or rather at the place where he knew the ceiling to be, for it was a dark night, and there was no light in the room, the candle having just been extinguished.

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

From this reading On the night following his release from prison, Ruby lay on his back in his hammock meditating intently on the future, and gazing at the ceiling, or rather at the place where he knew the ceiling to be, for it was a dark night, and there was no light in the room, the candle having just been extinguished.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading On the night following his release from prison, Ruby lay on his back in his hammock meditating intently on the future, and gazing at the ceiling, or rather at the place where he knew the ceiling to be, for it was a dark night, and there was no light in the room, the candle having just been extinguished.

stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading On the night following his release from prison, Ruby lay on his back in his hammock meditating intently on the future, and gazing at the ceiling, or rather at the place where he knew the ceiling to be, for it was a dark night, and there was no light in the room, the candle having just been extinguished.

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

From this reading Soon after, he was tried, and, as Captain Ogilvy had prophesied, was acquitted.

possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading NEW ARRANGEMENTS--THE CAPTAIN'S PHILOSOPHY IN REGARD TO PIPEOLOGY That night our hero was lodged in the common jail of Arbroath.

the overhead upper surface of a covered space

From this reading On the night following his release from prison, Ruby lay on his back in his hammock meditating intently on the future, and gazing at the ceiling, or rather at the place where he knew the ceiling to be, for it was a dark night, and there was no light in the room, the candle having just been extinguished.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Thereafter he went to reside for the winter with his mother, occupying the same room as his worthy uncle, as there was not another spare one in the cottage, and sleeping in a hammock, slung parallel with and close to that of the captain.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading NEW ARRANGEMENTS--THE CAPTAIN'S PHILOSOPHY IN REGARD TO PIPEOLOGY That night our hero was lodged in the common jail of Arbroath.

make right or correct

From this reading We are not strictly correct, however, in saying that there was _no_ light in the room, for there was a deep red glowing spot of fire near to Captain Ogilvy's head, which flashed and grew dim at each alternate second of time.

a small house with a single story

From this reading Thereafter he went to reside for the winter with his mother, occupying the same room as his worthy uncle, as there was not another spare one in the cottage, and sleeping in a hammock, slung parallel with and close to that of the captain.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading On the night following his release from prison, Ruby lay on his back in his hammock meditating intently on the future, and gazing at the ceiling, or rather at the place where he knew the ceiling to be, for it was a dark night, and there was no light in the room, the candle having just been extinguished.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading We are not strictly correct, however, in saying that there was _no_ light in the room, for there was a deep red glowing spot of fire near to Captain Ogilvy's head, which flashed and grew dim at each alternate second of time.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading We are not strictly correct, however, in saying that there was _no_ light in the room, for there was a deep red glowing spot of fire near to Captain Ogilvy's head, which flashed and grew dim at each alternate second of time.

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

From this reading We are not strictly correct, however, in saying that there was _no_ light in the room, for there was a deep red glowing spot of fire near to Captain Ogilvy's head, which flashed and grew dim at each alternate second of time.

of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement

From this reading On the night following his release from prison, Ruby lay on his back in his hammock meditating intently on the future, and gazing at the ceiling, or rather at the place where he knew the ceiling to be, for it was a dark night, and there was no light in the room, the candle having just been extinguished.

start firing a weapon

From this reading We are not strictly correct, however, in saying that there was _no_ light in the room, for there was a deep red glowing spot of fire near to Captain Ogilvy's head, which flashed and grew dim at each alternate second of time.

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading We are not strictly correct, however, in saying that there was _no_ light in the room, for there was a deep red glowing spot of fire near to Captain Ogilvy's head, which flashed and grew dim at each alternate second of time.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading On the night following his release from prison, Ruby lay on his back in his hammock meditating intently on the future, and gazing at the ceiling, or rather at the place where he knew the ceiling to be, for it was a dark night, and there was no light in the room, the candle having just been extinguished.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Thereafter he went to reside for the winter with his mother, occupying the same room as his worthy uncle, as there was not another spare one in the cottage, and sleeping in a hammock, slung parallel with and close to that of the captain.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On the night following his release from prison, Ruby lay on his back in his hammock meditating intently on the future, and gazing at the ceiling, or rather at the place where he knew the ceiling to be, for it was a dark night, and there was no light in the room, the candle having just been extinguished.

yet to be or coming

From this reading On the night following his release from prison, Ruby lay on his back in his hammock meditating intently on the future, and gazing at the ceiling, or rather at the place where he knew the ceiling to be, for it was a dark night, and there was no light in the room, the candle having just been extinguished.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading On the night following his release from prison, Ruby lay on his back in his hammock meditating intently on the future, and gazing at the ceiling, or rather at the place where he knew the ceiling to be, for it was a dark night, and there was no light in the room, the candle having just been extinguished.

highly enthusiastic

From this reading We are not strictly correct, however, in saying that there was _no_ light in the room, for there was a deep red glowing spot of fire near to Captain Ogilvy's head, which flashed and grew dim at each alternate second of time.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading We are not strictly correct, however, in saying that there was _no_ light in the room, for there was a deep red glowing spot of fire near to Captain Ogilvy's head, which flashed and grew dim at each alternate second of time.

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

From this reading Soon after, he was tried, and, as Captain Ogilvy had prophesied, was acquitted.

a small natural hill

From this reading Thereafter he went to reside for the winter with his mother, occupying the same room as his worthy uncle, as there was not another spare one in the cottage, and sleeping in a hammock, slung parallel with and close to that of the captain.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading On the night following his release from prison, Ruby lay on his back in his hammock meditating intently on the future, and gazing at the ceiling, or rather at the place where he knew the ceiling to be, for it was a dark night, and there was no light in the room, the candle having just been extinguished.

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

From this reading Soon after, he was tried, and, as Captain Ogilvy had prophesied, was acquitted.

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

From this reading We are not strictly correct, however, in saying that there was _no_ light in the room, for there was a deep red glowing spot of fire near to Captain Ogilvy's head, which flashed and grew dim at each alternate second of time.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading NEW ARRANGEMENTS--THE CAPTAIN'S PHILOSOPHY IN REGARD TO PIPEOLOGY That night our hero was lodged in the common jail of Arbroath.

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

From this reading Thereafter he went to reside for the winter with his mother, occupying the same room as his worthy uncle, as there was not another spare one in the cottage, and sleeping in a hammock, slung parallel with and close to that of the captain.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading We are not strictly correct, however, in saying that there was _no_ light in the room, for there was a deep red glowing spot of fire near to Captain Ogilvy's head, which flashed and grew dim at each alternate second of time.

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

From this reading NEW ARRANGEMENTS--THE CAPTAIN'S PHILOSOPHY IN REGARD TO PIPEOLOGY That night our hero was lodged in the common jail of Arbroath.

with strained or eager attention

From this reading On the night following his release from prison, Ruby lay on his back in his hammock meditating intently on the future, and gazing at the ceiling, or rather at the place where he knew the ceiling to be, for it was a dark night, and there was no light in the room, the candle having just been extinguished.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On the night following his release from prison, Ruby lay on his back in his hammock meditating intently on the future, and gazing at the ceiling, or rather at the place where he knew the ceiling to be, for it was a dark night, and there was no light in the room, the candle having just been extinguished.

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 NEW ARRANGEMENTS--THE CAPTAIN'S PHILOSOPHY IN REGARD TO PIPEOLOGY That night our hero was lodged in the common jail of Arbroath.

and nothing more

From this reading On the night following his release from prison, Ruby lay on his back in his hammock meditating intently on the future, and gazing at the ceiling, or rather at the place where he knew the ceiling to be, for it was a dark night, and there was no light in the room, the candle having just been extinguished.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading On the night following his release from prison, Ruby lay on his back in his hammock meditating intently on the future, and gazing at the ceiling, or rather at the place where he knew the ceiling to be, for it was a dark night, and there was no light in the room, the candle having just been extinguished.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading On the night following his release from prison, Ruby lay on his back in his hammock meditating intently on the future, and gazing at the ceiling, or rather at the place where he knew the ceiling to be, for it was a dark night, and there was no light in the room, the candle having just been extinguished.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading On the night following his release from prison, Ruby lay on his back in his hammock meditating intently on the future, and gazing at the ceiling, or rather at the place where he knew the ceiling to be, for it was a dark night, and there was no light in the room, the candle having just been extinguished.

past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading NEW ARRANGEMENTS--THE CAPTAIN'S PHILOSOPHY IN REGARD TO PIPEOLOGY That night our hero was lodged in the common jail of Arbroath.

-ing form of “meditate” — reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading On the night following his release from prison, Ruby lay on his back in his hammock meditating intently on the future, and gazing at the ceiling, or rather at the place where he knew the ceiling to be, for it was a dark night, and there was no light in the room, the candle having just been extinguished.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Thereafter he went to reside for the winter with his mother, occupying the same room as his worthy uncle, as there was not another spare one in the cottage, and sleeping in a hammock, slung parallel with and close to that of the captain.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading We are not strictly correct, however, in saying that there was _no_ light in the room, for there was a deep red glowing spot of fire near to Captain Ogilvy's head, which flashed and grew dim at each alternate second of time.

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

From this reading NEW ARRANGEMENTS--THE CAPTAIN'S PHILOSOPHY IN REGARD TO PIPEOLOGY That night our hero was lodged in the common jail of Arbroath.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading NEW ARRANGEMENTS--THE CAPTAIN'S PHILOSOPHY IN REGARD TO PIPEOLOGY That night our hero was lodged in the common jail of Arbroath.

not any; not one

From this reading On the night following his release from prison, Ruby lay on his back in his hammock meditating intently on the future, and gazing at the ceiling, or rather at the place where he knew the ceiling to be, for it was a dark night, and there was no light in the room, the candle having just been extinguished.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Thereafter he went to reside for the winter with his mother, occupying the same room as his worthy uncle, as there was not another spare one in the cottage, and sleeping in a hammock, slung parallel with and close to that of the captain.

-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with

From this reading Thereafter he went to reside for the winter with his mother, occupying the same room as his worthy uncle, as there was not another spare one in the cottage, and sleeping in a hammock, slung parallel with and close to that of the captain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading NEW ARRANGEMENTS--THE CAPTAIN'S PHILOSOPHY IN REGARD TO PIPEOLOGY That night our hero was lodged in the common jail of Arbroath.

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

From this reading Soon after, he was tried, and, as Captain Ogilvy had prophesied, was acquitted.

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

From this reading We are not strictly correct, however, in saying that there was _no_ light in the room, for there was a deep red glowing spot of fire near to Captain Ogilvy's head, which flashed and grew dim at each alternate second of time.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the night following his release from prison, Ruby lay on his back in his hammock meditating intently on the future, and gazing at the ceiling, or rather at the place where he knew the ceiling to be, for it was a dark night, and there was no light in the room, the candle having just been extinguished.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Thereafter he went to reside for the winter with his mother, occupying the same room as his worthy uncle, as there was not another spare one in the cottage, and sleeping in a hammock, slung parallel with and close to that of the captain.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading On the night following his release from prison, Ruby lay on his back in his hammock meditating intently on the future, and gazing at the ceiling, or rather at the place where he knew the ceiling to be, for it was a dark night, and there was no light in the room, the candle having just been extinguished.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading NEW ARRANGEMENTS--THE CAPTAIN'S PHILOSOPHY IN REGARD TO PIPEOLOGY That night our hero was lodged in the common jail of Arbroath.

something having the property of being analogous to something else

From this reading Thereafter he went to reside for the winter with his mother, occupying the same room as his worthy uncle, as there was not another spare one in the cottage, and sleeping in a hammock, slung parallel with and close to that of the captain.

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading NEW ARRANGEMENTS--THE CAPTAIN'S PHILOSOPHY IN REGARD TO PIPEOLOGY That night our hero was lodged in the common jail of Arbroath.

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From this reading NEW ARRANGEMENTS--THE CAPTAIN'S PHILOSOPHY IN REGARD TO PIPEOLOGY That night our hero was lodged in the common jail of Arbroath.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading On the night following his release from prison, Ruby lay on his back in his hammock meditating intently on the future, and gazing at the ceiling, or rather at the place where he knew the ceiling to be, for it was a dark night, and there was no light in the room, the candle having just been extinguished.

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

From this reading On the night following his release from prison, Ruby lay on his back in his hammock meditating intently on the future, and gazing at the ceiling, or rather at the place where he knew the ceiling to be, for it was a dark night, and there was no light in the room, the candle having just been extinguished.

inflected form of “prophesy” — predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration

From this reading Soon after, he was tried, and, as Captain Ogilvy had prophesied, was acquitted.

on the contrary

From this reading On the night following his release from prison, Ruby lay on his back in his hammock meditating intently on the future, and gazing at the ceiling, or rather at the place where he knew the ceiling to be, for it was a dark night, and there was no light in the room, the candle having just been extinguished.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading We are not strictly correct, however, in saying that there was _no_ light in the room, for there was a deep red glowing spot of fire near to Captain Ogilvy's head, which flashed and grew dim at each alternate second of time.

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

From this reading NEW ARRANGEMENTS--THE CAPTAIN'S PHILOSOPHY IN REGARD TO PIPEOLOGY That night our hero was lodged in the common jail of Arbroath.

release, as from one's grip

From this reading On the night following his release from prison, Ruby lay on his back in his hammock meditating intently on the future, and gazing at the ceiling, or rather at the place where he knew the ceiling to be, for it was a dark night, and there was no light in the room, the candle having just been extinguished.

make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading Thereafter he went to reside for the winter with his mother, occupying the same room as his worthy uncle, as there was not another spare one in the cottage, and sleeping in a hammock, slung parallel with and close to that of the captain.

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

From this reading Thereafter he went to reside for the winter with his mother, occupying the same room as his worthy uncle, as there was not another spare one in the cottage, and sleeping in a hammock, slung parallel with and close to that of the captain.

a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading On the night following his release from prison, Ruby lay on his back in his hammock meditating intently on the future, and gazing at the ceiling, or rather at the place where he knew the ceiling to be, for it was a dark night, and there was no light in the room, the candle having just been extinguished.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Thereafter he went to reside for the winter with his mother, occupying the same room as his worthy uncle, as there was not another spare one in the cottage, and sleeping in a hammock, slung parallel with and close to that of the captain.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading We are not strictly correct, however, in saying that there was _no_ light in the room, for there was a deep red glowing spot of fire near to Captain Ogilvy's head, which flashed and grew dim at each alternate second of time.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading We are not strictly correct, however, in saying that there was _no_ light in the room, for there was a deep red glowing spot of fire near to Captain Ogilvy's head, which flashed and grew dim at each alternate second of time.

the state of being asleep

From this reading Thereafter he went to reside for the winter with his mother, occupying the same room as his worthy uncle, as there was not another spare one in the cottage, and sleeping in a hammock, slung parallel with and close to that of the captain.

inflected form of “sling” — hurl as if with a sling

From this reading Thereafter he went to reside for the winter with his mother, occupying the same room as his worthy uncle, as there was not another spare one in the cottage, and sleeping in a hammock, slung parallel with and close to that of the captain.

in the near future

From this reading Soon after, he was tried, and, as Captain Ogilvy had prophesied, was acquitted.

refrain from harming

From this reading Thereafter he went to reside for the winter with his mother, occupying the same room as his worthy uncle, as there was not another spare one in the cottage, and sleeping in a hammock, slung parallel with and close to that of the captain.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading We are not strictly correct, however, in saying that there was _no_ light in the room, for there was a deep red glowing spot of fire near to Captain Ogilvy's head, which flashed and grew dim at each alternate second of time.

restricted to something

From this reading We are not strictly correct, however, in saying that there was _no_ light in the room, for there was a deep red glowing spot of fire near to Captain Ogilvy's head, which flashed and grew dim at each alternate second of time.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading NEW ARRANGEMENTS--THE CAPTAIN'S PHILOSOPHY IN REGARD TO PIPEOLOGY That night our hero was lodged in the common jail of Arbroath.

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

From this reading NEW ARRANGEMENTS--THE CAPTAIN'S PHILOSOPHY IN REGARD TO PIPEOLOGY That night our hero was lodged in the common jail of Arbroath.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Thereafter he went to reside for the winter with his mother, occupying the same room as his worthy uncle, as there was not another spare one in the cottage, and sleeping in a hammock, slung parallel with and close to that of the captain.

from that time on

From this reading Thereafter he went to reside for the winter with his mother, occupying the same room as his worthy uncle, as there was not another spare one in the cottage, and sleeping in a hammock, slung parallel with and close to that of the captain.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading We are not strictly correct, however, in saying that there was _no_ light in the room, for there was a deep red glowing spot of fire near to Captain Ogilvy's head, which flashed and grew dim at each alternate second of time.

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

From this reading NEW ARRANGEMENTS--THE CAPTAIN'S PHILOSOPHY IN REGARD TO PIPEOLOGY That night our hero was lodged in the common jail of Arbroath.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Soon after, he was tried, and, as Captain Ogilvy had prophesied, was acquitted.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Thereafter he went to reside for the winter with his mother, occupying the same room as his worthy uncle, as there was not another spare one in the cottage, and sleeping in a hammock, slung parallel with and close to that of the captain.

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

From this reading NEW ARRANGEMENTS--THE CAPTAIN'S PHILOSOPHY IN REGARD TO PIPEOLOGY That night our hero was lodged in the common jail of Arbroath.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We are not strictly correct, however, in saying that there was _no_ light in the room, for there was a deep red glowing spot of fire near to Captain Ogilvy's head, which flashed and grew dim at each alternate second of time.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Thereafter he went to reside for the winter with his mother, occupying the same room as his worthy uncle, as there was not another spare one in the cottage, and sleeping in a hammock, slung parallel with and close to that of the captain.

in or at the place that

From this reading On the night following his release from prison, Ruby lay on his back in his hammock meditating intently on the future, and gazing at the ceiling, or rather at the place where he knew the ceiling to be, for it was a dark night, and there was no light in the room, the candle having just been extinguished.

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

From this reading We are not strictly correct, however, in saying that there was _no_ light in the room, for there was a deep red glowing spot of fire near to Captain Ogilvy's head, which flashed and grew dim at each alternate second of time.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Thereafter he went to reside for the winter with his mother, occupying the same room as his worthy uncle, as there was not another spare one in the cottage, and sleeping in a hammock, slung parallel with and close to that of the captain.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Thereafter he went to reside for the winter with his mother, occupying the same room as his worthy uncle, as there was not another spare one in the cottage, and sleeping in a hammock, slung parallel with and close to that of the captain.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading Thereafter he went to reside for the winter with his mother, occupying the same room as his worthy uncle, as there was not another spare one in the cottage, and sleeping in a hammock, slung parallel with and close to that of the captain.