Chapter XLVIII · Chapter 48

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

From this reading VINDICATION When Socola had finished his work developing the history and character of Conover and his crew of professional perjurers there was a sudden collapse in the machinery of the Bureau of Military Justice.

a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)

From this reading With the advent of restored law he sank into merited oblivion.

push for something

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

in addition

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

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

From this reading VINDICATION When Socola had finished his work developing the history and character of Conover and his crew of professional perjurers there was a sudden collapse in the machinery of the Bureau of Military Justice.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

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

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

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

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

of short duration or distance

From this reading He managed to cling to his office and his salary for a brief season.

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

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

an administrative unit of government

From this reading VINDICATION When Socola had finished his work developing the history and character of Conover and his crew of professional perjurers there was a sudden collapse in the machinery of the Bureau of Military Justice.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading VINDICATION When Socola had finished his work developing the history and character of Conover and his crew of professional perjurers there was a sudden collapse in the machinery of the Bureau of Military Justice.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading He managed to cling to his office and his salary for a brief season.

an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion

From this reading VINDICATION When Socola had finished his work developing the history and character of Conover and his crew of professional perjurers there was a sudden collapse in the machinery of the Bureau of Military Justice.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

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From this reading VINDICATION When Socola had finished his work developing the history and character of Conover and his crew of professional perjurers there was a sudden collapse in the machinery of the Bureau of Military Justice.

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

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading VINDICATION When Socola had finished his work developing the history and character of Conover and his crew of professional perjurers there was a sudden collapse in the machinery of the Bureau of Military Justice.

attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

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

From this reading His weak defense served its purpose for the moment.

relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply

From this reading VINDICATION When Socola had finished his work developing the history and character of Conover and his crew of professional perjurers there was a sudden collapse in the machinery of the Bureau of Military Justice.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading VINDICATION When Socola had finished his work developing the history and character of Conover and his crew of professional perjurers there was a sudden collapse in the machinery of the Bureau of Military Justice.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His weak defense served its purpose for the moment.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

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

From this reading VINDICATION When Socola had finished his work developing the history and character of Conover and his crew of professional perjurers there was a sudden collapse in the machinery of the Bureau of Military Justice.

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

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

having services engaged for a fee

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

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

From this reading VINDICATION When Socola had finished his work developing the history and character of Conover and his crew of professional perjurers there was a sudden collapse in the machinery of the Bureau of Military Justice.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading VINDICATION When Socola had finished his work developing the history and character of Conover and his crew of professional perjurers there was a sudden collapse in the machinery of the Bureau of Military Justice.

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

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

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

From this reading VINDICATION When Socola had finished his work developing the history and character of Conover and his crew of professional perjurers there was a sudden collapse in the machinery of the Bureau of Military Justice.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading With the advent of restored law he sank into merited oblivion.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading His weak defense served its purpose for the moment.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading VINDICATION When Socola had finished his work developing the history and character of Conover and his crew of professional perjurers there was a sudden collapse in the machinery of the Bureau of Military Justice.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

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 Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

machines or machine systems collectively

From this reading VINDICATION When Socola had finished his work developing the history and character of Conover and his crew of professional perjurers there was a sudden collapse in the machinery of the Bureau of Military Justice.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading He managed to cling to his office and his salary for a brief season.

properly deserved

From this reading With the advent of restored law he sank into merited oblivion.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading VINDICATION When Socola had finished his work developing the history and character of Conover and his crew of professional perjurers there was a sudden collapse in the machinery of the Bureau of Military Justice.

a particular point in time

From this reading His weak defense served its purpose for the moment.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

the state of being disregarded or forgotten

From this reading With the advent of restored law he sank into merited oblivion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading VINDICATION When Socola had finished his work developing the history and character of Conover and his crew of professional perjurers there was a sudden collapse in the machinery of the Bureau of Military Justice.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading He managed to cling to his office and his salary for a brief season.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

and nothing more

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

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

From this reading VINDICATION When Socola had finished his work developing the history and character of Conover and his crew of professional perjurers there was a sudden collapse in the machinery of the Bureau of Military Justice.

criminal offense of making false statements under oath

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading VINDICATION When Socola had finished his work developing the history and character of Conover and his crew of professional perjurers there was a sudden collapse in the machinery of the Bureau of Military Justice.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading His weak defense served its purpose for the moment.

cast off

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading With the advent of restored law he sank into merited oblivion.

something that remunerates

From this reading He managed to cling to his office and his salary for a brief season.

inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading With the advent of restored law he sank into merited oblivion.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading He managed to cling to his office and his salary for a brief season.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading His weak defense served its purpose for the moment.

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From this reading VINDICATION When Socola had finished his work developing the history and character of Conover and his crew of professional perjurers there was a sudden collapse in the machinery of the Bureau of Military Justice.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

underhandedly or improperly inducing someone to do something improper or unlawful

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading VINDICATION When Socola had finished his work developing the history and character of Conover and his crew of professional perjurers there was a sudden collapse in the machinery of the Bureau of Military Justice.

bound by or as if by an oath

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

a solemn statement made under oath

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

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

From this reading VINDICATION When Socola had finished his work developing the history and character of Conover and his crew of professional perjurers there was a sudden collapse in the machinery of the Bureau of Military Justice.

in or at that place or location

From this reading VINDICATION When Socola had finished his work developing the history and character of Conover and his crew of professional perjurers there was a sudden collapse in the machinery of the Bureau of Military Justice.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

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

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

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

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.

From this reading VINDICATION When Socola had finished his work developing the history and character of Conover and his crew of professional perjurers there was a sudden collapse in the machinery of the Bureau of Military Justice.

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

From this reading VINDICATION When Socola had finished his work developing the history and character of Conover and his crew of professional perjurers there was a sudden collapse in the machinery of the Bureau of Military Justice.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading His weak defense served its purpose for the moment.

at the time that

From this reading VINDICATION When Socola had finished his work developing the history and character of Conover and his crew of professional perjurers there was a sudden collapse in the machinery of the Bureau of Military Justice.

belonging to which person

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With the advent of restored law he sank into merited oblivion.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading VINDICATION When Socola had finished his work developing the history and character of Conover and his crew of professional perjurers there was a sudden collapse in the machinery of the Bureau of Military Justice.

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

From this reading Holt was compelled not only to repudiate the wretches by whose hired testimony he had committed more than one murder through the forms of military law, but also to issue a long document defending himself as Judge Advocate General of the United States from the charge of subornation of perjury--the vilest accusation that can be brought against a sworn officer of any court.