to distinguish a habeas corpus from a corpus delicti? We cannot simply make up our own meanings, or merely ask a random person who might be nearby. We need the help of specialized resources or an expert. Taking a physics class might help in the first situation, while consulting a lawyer would be helpful in the second.4 At times understanding even the most straightforward communication is not so clear-cut. For example, to understand a father’s statement to his daughter, “You will be home by midnight,