Chapter XXXV

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

From this reading Indeed he deserved any kindness at the hands of Shandon, so fondly attached was he, as we have said, to the captain and his family, and so eager to do him a service.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading It was in Finucane's chambers that Shandon used in former days to hide when danger was near and bailiffs abroad: until at length his hiding-place was known, and the sheriff's officers came as regularly to wait for the captain on Finucane's stair-case as at his own door.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)

From this reading It was to Finucane's chambers that poor Mrs. Shandon came often and often to explain her troubles and griefs, and devise means of rescue for her adored captain.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Indeed he deserved any kindness at the hands of Shandon, so fondly attached was he, as we have said, to the captain and his family, and so eager to do him a service.

subject to appointment

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

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

From this reading Indeed he deserved any kindness at the hands of Shandon, so fondly attached was he, as we have said, to the captain and his family, and so eager to do him a service.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Indeed he deserved any kindness at the hands of Shandon, so fondly attached was he, as we have said, to the captain and his family, and so eager to do him a service.

being joined in close association

From this reading Indeed he deserved any kindness at the hands of Shandon, so fondly attached was he, as we have said, to the captain and his family, and so eager to do him a service.

plural of “bailiff” — an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc.

From this reading It was in Finucane's chambers that Shandon used in former days to hide when danger was near and bailiffs abroad: until at length his hiding-place was known, and the sheriff's officers came as regularly to wait for the captain on Finucane's stair-case as at his own door.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was in Finucane's chambers that Shandon used in former days to hide when danger was near and bailiffs abroad: until at length his hiding-place was known, and the sheriff's officers came as regularly to wait for the captain on Finucane's stair-case as at his own door.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

English architect (1723-1796)

From this reading It was in Finucane's chambers that Shandon used in former days to hide when danger was near and bailiffs abroad: until at length his hiding-place was known, and the sheriff's officers came as regularly to wait for the captain on Finucane's stair-case as at his own door.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Many a meal did Finucane furnish for her and the child there.

inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading It was in Finucane's chambers that Shandon used in former days to hide when danger was near and bailiffs abroad: until at length his hiding-place was known, and the sheriff's officers came as regularly to wait for the captain on Finucane's stair-case as at his own door.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It was in Finucane's chambers that Shandon used in former days to hide when danger was near and bailiffs abroad: until at length his hiding-place was known, and the sheriff's officers came as regularly to wait for the captain on Finucane's stair-case as at his own door.

properly deserved

From this reading Indeed he deserved any kindness at the hands of Shandon, so fondly attached was he, as we have said, to the captain and his family, and so eager to do him a service.

come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading It was to Finucane's chambers that poor Mrs. Shandon came often and often to explain her troubles and griefs, and devise means of rescue for her adored captain.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Many a meal did Finucane furnish for her and the child there.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Indeed he deserved any kindness at the hands of Shandon, so fondly attached was he, as we have said, to the captain and his family, and so eager to do him a service.

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

From this reading It was in Finucane's chambers that Shandon used in former days to hide when danger was near and bailiffs abroad: until at length his hiding-place was known, and the sheriff's officers came as regularly to wait for the captain on Finucane's stair-case as at his own door.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Indeed he deserved any kindness at the hands of Shandon, so fondly attached was he, as we have said, to the captain and his family, and so eager to do him a service.

(Middle Ages) an attendant and shield bearer to a knight; a candidate for knighthood

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading It was to Finucane's chambers that poor Mrs. Shandon came often and often to explain her troubles and griefs, and devise means of rescue for her adored captain.

a social unit living together

From this reading Indeed he deserved any kindness at the hands of Shandon, so fondly attached was he, as we have said, to the captain and his family, and so eager to do him a service.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

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

From this reading It was in Finucane's chambers that Shandon used in former days to hide when danger was near and bailiffs abroad: until at length his hiding-place was known, and the sheriff's officers came as regularly to wait for the captain on Finucane's stair-case as at his own door.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

with fondness; with love

From this reading Indeed he deserved any kindness at the hands of Shandon, so fondly attached was he, as we have said, to the captain and his family, and so eager to do him a service.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was in Finucane's chambers that Shandon used in former days to hide when danger was near and bailiffs abroad: until at length his hiding-place was known, and the sheriff's officers came as regularly to wait for the captain on Finucane's stair-case as at his own door.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading It was in Finucane's chambers that Shandon used in former days to hide when danger was near and bailiffs abroad: until at length his hiding-place was known, and the sheriff's officers came as regularly to wait for the captain on Finucane's stair-case as at his own door.

at ease in talking to others

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Many a meal did Finucane furnish for her and the child there.

a newspaper or official journal

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

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

From this reading It was to Finucane's chambers that poor Mrs. Shandon came often and often to explain her troubles and griefs, and devise means of rescue for her adored captain.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

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

From this reading Indeed he deserved any kindness at the hands of Shandon, so fondly attached was he, as we have said, to the captain and his family, and so eager to do him a service.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Indeed he deserved any kindness at the hands of Shandon, so fondly attached was he, as we have said, to the captain and his family, and so eager to do him a service.

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

From this reading Indeed he deserved any kindness at the hands of Shandon, so fondly attached was he, as we have said, to the captain and his family, and so eager to do him a service.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading It was to Finucane's chambers that poor Mrs. Shandon came often and often to explain her troubles and griefs, and devise means of rescue for her adored captain.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading It was in Finucane's chambers that Shandon used in former days to hide when danger was near and bailiffs abroad: until at length his hiding-place was known, and the sheriff's officers came as regularly to wait for the captain on Finucane's stair-case as at his own door.

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

From this reading It was in Finucane's chambers that Shandon used in former days to hide when danger was near and bailiffs abroad: until at length his hiding-place was known, and the sheriff's officers came as regularly to wait for the captain on Finucane's stair-case as at his own door.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Indeed he deserved any kindness at the hands of Shandon, so fondly attached was he, as we have said, to the captain and his family, and so eager to do him a service.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

third-person singular of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed he deserved any kindness at the hands of Shandon, so fondly attached was he, as we have said, to the captain and his family, and so eager to do him a service.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was in Finucane's chambers that Shandon used in former days to hide when danger was near and bailiffs abroad: until at length his hiding-place was known, and the sheriff's officers came as regularly to wait for the captain on Finucane's stair-case as at his own door.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading Indeed he deserved any kindness at the hands of Shandon, so fondly attached was he, as we have said, to the captain and his family, and so eager to do him a service.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading It was in Finucane's chambers that Shandon used in former days to hide when danger was near and bailiffs abroad: until at length his hiding-place was known, and the sheriff's officers came as regularly to wait for the captain on Finucane's stair-case as at his own door.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading It was in Finucane's chambers that Shandon used in former days to hide when danger was near and bailiffs abroad: until at length his hiding-place was known, and the sheriff's officers came as regularly to wait for the captain on Finucane's stair-case as at his own door.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Many a meal did Finucane furnish for her and the child there.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Many a meal did Finucane furnish for her and the child there.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading It was to Finucane's chambers that poor Mrs. Shandon came often and often to explain her troubles and griefs, and devise means of rescue for her adored captain.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

a form of address for a man

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading It was to Finucane's chambers that poor Mrs. Shandon came often and often to explain her troubles and griefs, and devise means of rescue for her adored captain.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading It was in Finucane's chambers that Shandon used in former days to hide when danger was near and bailiffs abroad: until at length his hiding-place was known, and the sheriff's officers came as regularly to wait for the captain on Finucane's stair-case as at his own door.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading It was in Finucane's chambers that Shandon used in former days to hide when danger was near and bailiffs abroad: until at length his hiding-place was known, and the sheriff's officers came as regularly to wait for the captain on Finucane's stair-case as at his own door.

many times at short intervals

From this reading It was to Finucane's chambers that poor Mrs. Shandon came often and often to explain her troubles and griefs, and devise means of rescue for her adored captain.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It was in Finucane's chambers that Shandon used in former days to hide when danger was near and bailiffs abroad: until at length his hiding-place was known, and the sheriff's officers came as regularly to wait for the captain on Finucane's stair-case as at his own door.

a 17th century game; a wooden ball was driven along an alley with a mallet

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading It was to Finucane's chambers that poor Mrs. Shandon came often and often to explain her troubles and griefs, and devise means of rescue for her adored captain.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

in a regular manner

From this reading It was in Finucane's chambers that Shandon used in former days to hide when danger was near and bailiffs abroad: until at length his hiding-place was known, and the sheriff's officers came as regularly to wait for the captain on Finucane's stair-case as at his own door.

free from harm or evil

From this reading It was to Finucane's chambers that poor Mrs. Shandon came often and often to explain her troubles and griefs, and devise means of rescue for her adored captain.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Indeed he deserved any kindness at the hands of Shandon, so fondly attached was he, as we have said, to the captain and his family, and so eager to do him a service.

not often

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Indeed he deserved any kindness at the hands of Shandon, so fondly attached was he, as we have said, to the captain and his family, and so eager to do him a service.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

possessive form of “sheriff” — the principal law-enforcement officer in a county

From this reading It was in Finucane's chambers that Shandon used in former days to hide when danger was near and bailiffs abroad: until at length his hiding-place was known, and the sheriff's officers came as regularly to wait for the captain on Finucane's stair-case as at his own door.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Indeed he deserved any kindness at the hands of Shandon, so fondly attached was he, as we have said, to the captain and his family, and so eager to do him a service.

displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

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

From this reading It was in Finucane's chambers that Shandon used in former days to hide when danger was near and bailiffs abroad: until at length his hiding-place was known, and the sheriff's officers came as regularly to wait for the captain on Finucane's stair-case as at his own door.

not in physical motion

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

past form of “stipulate” — specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Many a meal did Finucane furnish for her and the child there.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

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

From this reading Indeed he deserved any kindness at the hands of Shandon, so fondly attached was he, as we have said, to the captain and his family, and so eager to do him a service.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading It was to Finucane's chambers that poor Mrs. Shandon came often and often to explain her troubles and griefs, and devise means of rescue for her adored captain.

up to a particular time

From this reading It was in Finucane's chambers that Shandon used in former days to hide when danger was near and bailiffs abroad: until at length his hiding-place was known, and the sheriff's officers came as regularly to wait for the captain on Finucane's stair-case as at his own door.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

the topmost one of two

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading It was in Finucane's chambers that Shandon used in former days to hide when danger was near and bailiffs abroad: until at length his hiding-place was known, and the sheriff's officers came as regularly to wait for the captain on Finucane's stair-case as at his own door.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading It was in Finucane's chambers that Shandon used in former days to hide when danger was near and bailiffs abroad: until at length his hiding-place was known, and the sheriff's officers came as regularly to wait for the captain on Finucane's stair-case as at his own door.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Indeed he deserved any kindness at the hands of Shandon, so fondly attached was he, as we have said, to the captain and his family, and so eager to do him a service.

at the time that

From this reading It was in Finucane's chambers that Shandon used in former days to hide when danger was near and bailiffs abroad: until at length his hiding-place was known, and the sheriff's officers came as regularly to wait for the captain on Finucane's stair-case as at his own door.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

which person or people

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET Captain Shandon, urged on by his wife, who seldom meddled in business matters, had stipulated that John Finucane, Esquire, of the Upper Temple, should be appointed sub-editor of the forthcoming "Pall-Mall Gazette," and this post was accordingly conferred upon Mr. Finucane by the spirited proprietor of the Journal.