Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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

From this reading THE JUNIOR DEFENDANT It was following a recess during the third afternoon of the trial; a jury had at last been impanelled, the attorney for the prosecution and the leading lawyer for the defense had measured swords, when Stuart Foster, the junior defendant in the "Conspiracy to Defraud the Government," was called to the stand.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading THE JUNIOR DEFENDANT It was following a recess during the third afternoon of the trial; a jury had at last been impanelled, the attorney for the prosecution and the leading lawyer for the defense had measured swords, when Stuart Foster, the junior defendant in the "Conspiracy to Defraud the Government," was called to the stand.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading His boyishness was gone; he seemed to have aged years since that evening in September when he had sailed for Alaska.

a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union

From this reading His boyishness was gone; he seemed to have aged years since that evening in September when he had sailed for Alaska.

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

From this reading He was sleekly groomed, and his folded, pinkish white hands suggested a good child's; his blank face assumed an expression of mildly protesting innocence.

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

From this reading THE JUNIOR DEFENDANT It was following a recess during the third afternoon of the trial; a jury had at last been impanelled, the attorney for the prosecution and the leading lawyer for the defense had measured swords, when Stuart Foster, the junior defendant in the "Conspiracy to Defraud the Government," was called to the stand.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading He was sleekly groomed, and his folded, pinkish white hands suggested a good child's; his blank face assumed an expression of mildly protesting innocence.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE JUNIOR DEFENDANT It was following a recess during the third afternoon of the trial; a jury had at last been impanelled, the attorney for the prosecution and the leading lawyer for the defense had measured swords, when Stuart Foster, the junior defendant in the "Conspiracy to Defraud the Government," was called to the stand.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading THE JUNIOR DEFENDANT It was following a recess during the third afternoon of the trial; a jury had at last been impanelled, the attorney for the prosecution and the leading lawyer for the defense had measured swords, when Stuart Foster, the junior defendant in the "Conspiracy to Defraud the Government," was called to the stand.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE JUNIOR DEFENDANT It was following a recess during the third afternoon of the trial; a jury had at last been impanelled, the attorney for the prosecution and the leading lawyer for the defense had measured swords, when Stuart Foster, the junior defendant in the "Conspiracy to Defraud the Government," was called to the stand.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Frederic Morganstein, the head of the Prince William Development Company, straightened in his seat beside the vacated chair.

(of a surface) not written or printed on

From this reading He was sleekly groomed, and his folded, pinkish white hands suggested a good child's; his blank face assumed an expression of mildly protesting innocence.

being characteristic of a boy

From this reading His boyishness was gone; he seemed to have aged years since that evening in September when he had sailed for Alaska.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the man who stepped from his shadow into the strong light of the south windows was plainly harassed and worn.

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

From this reading THE JUNIOR DEFENDANT It was following a recess during the third afternoon of the trial; a jury had at last been impanelled, the attorney for the prosecution and the leading lawyer for the defense had measured swords, when Stuart Foster, the junior defendant in the "Conspiracy to Defraud the Government," was called to the stand.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Frederic Morganstein, the head of the Prince William Development Company, straightened in his seat beside the vacated chair.

possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading He was sleekly groomed, and his folded, pinkish white hands suggested a good child's; his blank face assumed an expression of mildly protesting innocence.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Frederic Morganstein, the head of the Prince William Development Company, straightened in his seat beside the vacated chair.

a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act

From this reading THE JUNIOR DEFENDANT It was following a recess during the third afternoon of the trial; a jury had at last been impanelled, the attorney for the prosecution and the leading lawyer for the defense had measured swords, when Stuart Foster, the junior defendant in the "Conspiracy to Defraud the Government," was called to the stand.

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 JUNIOR DEFENDANT It was following a recess during the third afternoon of the trial; a jury had at last been impanelled, the attorney for the prosecution and the leading lawyer for the defense had measured swords, when Stuart Foster, the junior defendant in the "Conspiracy to Defraud the Government," was called to the stand.

(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies

From this reading THE JUNIOR DEFENDANT It was following a recess during the third afternoon of the trial; a jury had at last been impanelled, the attorney for the prosecution and the leading lawyer for the defense had measured swords, when Stuart Foster, the junior defendant in the "Conspiracy to Defraud the Government," was called to the stand.

deprive of by deceit

From this reading THE JUNIOR DEFENDANT It was following a recess during the third afternoon of the trial; a jury had at last been impanelled, the attorney for the prosecution and the leading lawyer for the defense had measured swords, when Stuart Foster, the junior defendant in the "Conspiracy to Defraud the Government," was called to the stand.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading Frederic Morganstein, the head of the Prince William Development Company, straightened in his seat beside the vacated chair.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading THE JUNIOR DEFENDANT It was following a recess during the third afternoon of the trial; a jury had at last been impanelled, the attorney for the prosecution and the leading lawyer for the defense had measured swords, when Stuart Foster, the junior defendant in the "Conspiracy to Defraud the Government," was called to the stand.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading His boyishness was gone; he seemed to have aged years since that evening in September when he had sailed for Alaska.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading He was sleekly groomed, and his folded, pinkish white hands suggested a good child's; his blank face assumed an expression of mildly protesting innocence.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He was sleekly groomed, and his folded, pinkish white hands suggested a good child's; his blank face assumed an expression of mildly protesting innocence.

past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other

From this reading He was sleekly groomed, and his folded, pinkish white hands suggested a good child's; his blank face assumed an expression of mildly protesting innocence.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading THE JUNIOR DEFENDANT It was following a recess during the third afternoon of the trial; a jury had at last been impanelled, the attorney for the prosecution and the leading lawyer for the defense had measured swords, when Stuart Foster, the junior defendant in the "Conspiracy to Defraud the Government," was called to the stand.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE JUNIOR DEFENDANT It was following a recess during the third afternoon of the trial; a jury had at last been impanelled, the attorney for the prosecution and the leading lawyer for the defense had measured swords, when Stuart Foster, the junior defendant in the "Conspiracy to Defraud the Government," was called to the stand.

promote the growth of

From this reading THE JUNIOR DEFENDANT It was following a recess during the third afternoon of the trial; a jury had at last been impanelled, the attorney for the prosecution and the leading lawyer for the defense had measured swords, when Stuart Foster, the junior defendant in the "Conspiracy to Defraud the Government," was called to the stand.

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From this reading Frederic Morganstein, the head of the Prince William Development Company, straightened in his seat beside the vacated chair.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But the man who stepped from his shadow into the strong light of the south windows was plainly harassed and worn.

destroyed or killed

From this reading His boyishness was gone; he seemed to have aged years since that evening in September when he had sailed for Alaska.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He was sleekly groomed, and his folded, pinkish white hands suggested a good child's; his blank face assumed an expression of mildly protesting innocence.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading THE JUNIOR DEFENDANT It was following a recess during the third afternoon of the trial; a jury had at last been impanelled, the attorney for the prosecution and the leading lawyer for the defense had measured swords, when Stuart Foster, the junior defendant in the "Conspiracy to Defraud the Government," was called to the stand.

neat and smart in appearance; well cared for

From this reading He was sleekly groomed, and his folded, pinkish white hands suggested a good child's; his blank face assumed an expression of mildly protesting innocence.

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

From this reading THE JUNIOR DEFENDANT It was following a recess during the third afternoon of the trial; a jury had at last been impanelled, the attorney for the prosecution and the leading lawyer for the defense had measured swords, when Stuart Foster, the junior defendant in the "Conspiracy to Defraud the Government," was called to the stand.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading He was sleekly groomed, and his folded, pinkish white hands suggested a good child's; his blank face assumed an expression of mildly protesting innocence.

troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances

From this reading But the man who stepped from his shadow into the strong light of the south windows was plainly harassed and worn.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading His boyishness was gone; he seemed to have aged years since that evening in September when he had sailed for Alaska.

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

From this reading He was sleekly groomed, and his folded, pinkish white hands suggested a good child's; his blank face assumed an expression of mildly protesting innocence.

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

From this reading Frederic Morganstein, the head of the Prince William Development Company, straightened in his seat beside the vacated chair.

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

From this reading Frederic Morganstein, the head of the Prince William Development Company, straightened in his seat beside the vacated chair.

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

From this reading THE JUNIOR DEFENDANT It was following a recess during the third afternoon of the trial; a jury had at last been impanelled, the attorney for the prosecution and the leading lawyer for the defense had measured swords, when Stuart Foster, the junior defendant in the "Conspiracy to Defraud the Government," was called to the stand.

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

From this reading THE JUNIOR DEFENDANT It was following a recess during the third afternoon of the trial; a jury had at last been impanelled, the attorney for the prosecution and the leading lawyer for the defense had measured swords, when Stuart Foster, the junior defendant in the "Conspiracy to Defraud the Government," was called to the stand.

the quality of innocent naivete

From this reading He was sleekly groomed, and his folded, pinkish white hands suggested a good child's; his blank face assumed an expression of mildly protesting innocence.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But the man who stepped from his shadow into the strong light of the south windows was plainly harassed and worn.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE JUNIOR DEFENDANT It was following a recess during the third afternoon of the trial; a jury had at last been impanelled, the attorney for the prosecution and the leading lawyer for the defense had measured swords, when Stuart Foster, the junior defendant in the "Conspiracy to Defraud the Government," was called to the stand.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading THE JUNIOR DEFENDANT It was following a recess during the third afternoon of the trial; a jury had at last been impanelled, the attorney for the prosecution and the leading lawyer for the defense had measured swords, when Stuart Foster, the junior defendant in the "Conspiracy to Defraud the Government," was called to the stand.

a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

From this reading THE JUNIOR DEFENDANT It was following a recess during the third afternoon of the trial; a jury had at last been impanelled, the attorney for the prosecution and the leading lawyer for the defense had measured swords, when Stuart Foster, the junior defendant in the "Conspiracy to Defraud the Government," was called to the stand.

immediately past

From this reading THE JUNIOR DEFENDANT It was following a recess during the third afternoon of the trial; a jury had at last been impanelled, the attorney for the prosecution and the leading lawyer for the defense had measured swords, when Stuart Foster, the junior defendant in the "Conspiracy to Defraud the Government," was called to the stand.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading THE JUNIOR DEFENDANT It was following a recess during the third afternoon of the trial; a jury had at last been impanelled, the attorney for the prosecution and the leading lawyer for the defense had measured swords, when Stuart Foster, the junior defendant in the "Conspiracy to Defraud the Government," was called to the stand.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading THE JUNIOR DEFENDANT It was following a recess during the third afternoon of the trial; a jury had at last been impanelled, the attorney for the prosecution and the leading lawyer for the defense had measured swords, when Stuart Foster, the junior defendant in the "Conspiracy to Defraud the Government," was called to the stand.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading But the man who stepped from his shadow into the strong light of the south windows was plainly harassed and worn.

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

From this reading But the man who stepped from his shadow into the strong light of the south windows was plainly harassed and worn.

having notes of fixed rhythmic value

From this reading THE JUNIOR DEFENDANT It was following a recess during the third afternoon of the trial; a jury had at last been impanelled, the attorney for the prosecution and the leading lawyer for the defense had measured swords, when Stuart Foster, the junior defendant in the "Conspiracy to Defraud the Government," was called to the stand.

to a moderate degree

From this reading He was sleekly groomed, and his folded, pinkish white hands suggested a good child's; his blank face assumed an expression of mildly protesting innocence.

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From this reading Frederic Morganstein, the head of the Prince William Development Company, straightened in his seat beside the vacated chair.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE JUNIOR DEFENDANT It was following a recess during the third afternoon of the trial; a jury had at last been impanelled, the attorney for the prosecution and the leading lawyer for the defense had measured swords, when Stuart Foster, the junior defendant in the "Conspiracy to Defraud the Government," was called to the stand.

of a light shade of red

From this reading He was sleekly groomed, and his folded, pinkish white hands suggested a good child's; his blank face assumed an expression of mildly protesting innocence.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading But the man who stepped from his shadow into the strong light of the south windows was plainly harassed and worn.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading Frederic Morganstein, the head of the Prince William Development Company, straightened in his seat beside the vacated chair.

the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior

From this reading THE JUNIOR DEFENDANT It was following a recess during the third afternoon of the trial; a jury had at last been impanelled, the attorney for the prosecution and the leading lawyer for the defense had measured swords, when Stuart Foster, the junior defendant in the "Conspiracy to Defraud the Government," was called to the stand.

-ing form of “protest” — utter words of protest

From this reading He was sleekly groomed, and his folded, pinkish white hands suggested a good child's; his blank face assumed an expression of mildly protesting innocence.

put into a recess

From this reading THE JUNIOR DEFENDANT It was following a recess during the third afternoon of the trial; a jury had at last been impanelled, the attorney for the prosecution and the leading lawyer for the defense had measured swords, when Stuart Foster, the junior defendant in the "Conspiracy to Defraud the Government," was called to the stand.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading His boyishness was gone; he seemed to have aged years since that evening in September when he had sailed for Alaska.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Frederic Morganstein, the head of the Prince William Development Company, straightened in his seat beside the vacated chair.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading His boyishness was gone; he seemed to have aged years since that evening in September when he had sailed for Alaska.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading His boyishness was gone; he seemed to have aged years since that evening in September when he had sailed for Alaska.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading But the man who stepped from his shadow into the strong light of the south windows was plainly harassed and worn.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading His boyishness was gone; he seemed to have aged years since that evening in September when he had sailed for Alaska.

in a sleek glossy manner

From this reading He was sleekly groomed, and his folded, pinkish white hands suggested a good child's; his blank face assumed an expression of mildly protesting innocence.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading But the man who stepped from his shadow into the strong light of the south windows was plainly harassed and worn.

be standing; be upright

From this reading THE JUNIOR DEFENDANT It was following a recess during the third afternoon of the trial; a jury had at last been impanelled, the attorney for the prosecution and the leading lawyer for the defense had measured swords, when Stuart Foster, the junior defendant in the "Conspiracy to Defraud the Government," was called to the stand.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading But the man who stepped from his shadow into the strong light of the south windows was plainly harassed and worn.

past form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight

From this reading Frederic Morganstein, the head of the Prince William Development Company, straightened in his seat beside the vacated chair.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading But the man who stepped from his shadow into the strong light of the south windows was plainly harassed and worn.

United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)

From this reading THE JUNIOR DEFENDANT It was following a recess during the third afternoon of the trial; a jury had at last been impanelled, the attorney for the prosecution and the leading lawyer for the defense had measured swords, when Stuart Foster, the junior defendant in the "Conspiracy to Defraud the Government," was called to the stand.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading He was sleekly groomed, and his folded, pinkish white hands suggested a good child's; his blank face assumed an expression of mildly protesting innocence.

plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading THE JUNIOR DEFENDANT It was following a recess during the third afternoon of the trial; a jury had at last been impanelled, the attorney for the prosecution and the leading lawyer for the defense had measured swords, when Stuart Foster, the junior defendant in the "Conspiracy to Defraud the Government," was called to the stand.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His boyishness was gone; he seemed to have aged years since that evening in September when he had sailed for Alaska.

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

From this reading THE JUNIOR DEFENDANT It was following a recess during the third afternoon of the trial; a jury had at last been impanelled, the attorney for the prosecution and the leading lawyer for the defense had measured swords, when Stuart Foster, the junior defendant in the "Conspiracy to Defraud the Government," was called to the stand.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading THE JUNIOR DEFENDANT It was following a recess during the third afternoon of the trial; a jury had at last been impanelled, the attorney for the prosecution and the leading lawyer for the defense had measured swords, when Stuart Foster, the junior defendant in the "Conspiracy to Defraud the Government," was called to the stand.

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

From this reading THE JUNIOR DEFENDANT It was following a recess during the third afternoon of the trial; a jury had at last been impanelled, the attorney for the prosecution and the leading lawyer for the defense had measured swords, when Stuart Foster, the junior defendant in the "Conspiracy to Defraud the Government," was called to the stand.

the act of testing something

From this reading THE JUNIOR DEFENDANT It was following a recess during the third afternoon of the trial; a jury had at last been impanelled, the attorney for the prosecution and the leading lawyer for the defense had measured swords, when Stuart Foster, the junior defendant in the "Conspiracy to Defraud the Government," was called to the stand.

past form of “vacate” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading Frederic Morganstein, the head of the Prince William Development Company, straightened in his seat beside the vacated chair.

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

From this reading THE JUNIOR DEFENDANT It was following a recess during the third afternoon of the trial; a jury had at last been impanelled, the attorney for the prosecution and the leading lawyer for the defense had measured swords, when Stuart Foster, the junior defendant in the "Conspiracy to Defraud the Government," was called to the stand.

at the time that

From this reading THE JUNIOR DEFENDANT It was following a recess during the third afternoon of the trial; a jury had at last been impanelled, the attorney for the prosecution and the leading lawyer for the defense had measured swords, when Stuart Foster, the junior defendant in the "Conspiracy to Defraud the Government," was called to the stand.

a Caucasian

From this reading He was sleekly groomed, and his folded, pinkish white hands suggested a good child's; his blank face assumed an expression of mildly protesting innocence.

which person or people

From this reading But the man who stepped from his shadow into the strong light of the south windows was plainly harassed and worn.

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From this reading Frederic Morganstein, the head of the Prince William Development Company, straightened in his seat beside the vacated chair.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading But the man who stepped from his shadow into the strong light of the south windows was plainly harassed and worn.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading But the man who stepped from his shadow into the strong light of the south windows was plainly harassed and worn.

a late time of life

From this reading His boyishness was gone; he seemed to have aged years since that evening in September when he had sailed for Alaska.