Chapter X

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

From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE--ALONE Graham Patterson, in the agony of that last convulsion, had nearly slipped off the seat, so that, with a very little, he would be on the floor.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading To Rodney's supernaturally keen vision there were trifles about his uncle's appearance which scarcely marked this as inevitably a case of suicide.

later than; following

From this reading Would, that is, a doctor--any doctor--be prepared to assert that a man who had killed himself with potassium cyanide might, under the circumstances, quite conceivably die in such an attitude, or assume it after death?

Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.

From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE--ALONE Graham Patterson, in the agony of that last convulsion, had nearly slipped off the seat, so that, with a very little, he would be on the floor.

Having no one else present.

From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE--ALONE Graham Patterson, in the agony of that last convulsion, had nearly slipped off the seat, so that, with a very little, he would be on the floor.

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

From this reading Would such an attitude be recognised as proper for a suicide?

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

From this reading His nephew, who hitherto had not for a moment lost his presence of mind, and who kept it then, was at a loss.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Would, that is, a doctor--any doctor--be prepared to assert that a man who had killed himself with potassium cyanide might, under the circumstances, quite conceivably die in such an attitude, or assume it after death?

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading To Rodney's supernaturally keen vision there were trifles about his uncle's appearance which scarcely marked this as inevitably a case of suicide.

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

From this reading Would such an attitude be recognised as proper for a suicide?

state categorically

From this reading Would, that is, a doctor--any doctor--be prepared to assert that a man who had killed himself with potassium cyanide might, under the circumstances, quite conceivably die in such an attitude, or assume it after death?

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading Would, that is, a doctor--any doctor--be prepared to assert that a man who had killed himself with potassium cyanide might, under the circumstances, quite conceivably die in such an attitude, or assume it after death?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His nephew, who hitherto had not for a moment lost his presence of mind, and who kept it then, was at a loss.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading Would such an attitude be recognised as proper for a suicide?

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

From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE--ALONE Graham Patterson, in the agony of that last convulsion, had nearly slipped off the seat, so that, with a very little, he would be on the floor.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE--ALONE Graham Patterson, in the agony of that last convulsion, had nearly slipped off the seat, so that, with a very little, he would be on the floor.

an occurrence of something

From this reading To Rodney's supernaturally keen vision there were trifles about his uncle's appearance which scarcely marked this as inevitably a case of suicide.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Would, that is, a doctor--any doctor--be prepared to assert that a man who had killed himself with potassium cyanide might, under the circumstances, quite conceivably die in such an attitude, or assume it after death?

within the realm of possibility

From this reading Would, that is, a doctor--any doctor--be prepared to assert that a man who had killed himself with potassium cyanide might, under the circumstances, quite conceivably die in such an attitude, or assume it after death?

a sudden uncontrollable attack

From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE--ALONE Graham Patterson, in the agony of that last convulsion, had nearly slipped off the seat, so that, with a very little, he would be on the floor.

any of a class of organic compounds containing the cyano radical -CN

From this reading Would, that is, a doctor--any doctor--be prepared to assert that a man who had killed himself with potassium cyanide might, under the circumstances, quite conceivably die in such an attitude, or assume it after death?

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Would, that is, a doctor--any doctor--be prepared to assert that a man who had killed himself with potassium cyanide might, under the circumstances, quite conceivably die in such an attitude, or assume it after death?

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Would, that is, a doctor--any doctor--be prepared to assert that a man who had killed himself with potassium cyanide might, under the circumstances, quite conceivably die in such an attitude, or assume it after death?

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Would, that is, a doctor--any doctor--be prepared to assert that a man who had killed himself with potassium cyanide might, under the circumstances, quite conceivably die in such an attitude, or assume it after death?

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE--ALONE Graham Patterson, in the agony of that last convulsion, had nearly slipped off the seat, so that, with a very little, he would be on the floor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His nephew, who hitherto had not for a moment lost his presence of mind, and who kept it then, was at a loss.

United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)

From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE--ALONE Graham Patterson, in the agony of that last convulsion, had nearly slipped off the seat, so that, with a very little, he would be on the floor.

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

From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE--ALONE Graham Patterson, in the agony of that last convulsion, had nearly slipped off the seat, so that, with a very little, he would be on the floor.

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

From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE--ALONE Graham Patterson, in the agony of that last convulsion, had nearly slipped off the seat, so that, with a very little, he would be on the floor.

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

From this reading Would, that is, a doctor--any doctor--be prepared to assert that a man who had killed himself with potassium cyanide might, under the circumstances, quite conceivably die in such an attitude, or assume it after death?

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

From this reading His nephew, who hitherto had not for a moment lost his presence of mind, and who kept it then, was at a loss.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading His nephew, who hitherto had not for a moment lost his presence of mind, and who kept it then, was at a loss.

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

From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE--ALONE Graham Patterson, in the agony of that last convulsion, had nearly slipped off the seat, so that, with a very little, he would be on the floor.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading To Rodney's supernaturally keen vision there were trifles about his uncle's appearance which scarcely marked this as inevitably a case of suicide.

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

From this reading Would, that is, a doctor--any doctor--be prepared to assert that a man who had killed himself with potassium cyanide might, under the circumstances, quite conceivably die in such an attitude, or assume it after death?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His nephew, who hitherto had not for a moment lost his presence of mind, and who kept it then, was at a loss.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading To Rodney's supernaturally keen vision there were trifles about his uncle's appearance which scarcely marked this as inevitably a case of suicide.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading His nephew, who hitherto had not for a moment lost his presence of mind, and who kept it then, was at a loss.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading Would, that is, a doctor--any doctor--be prepared to assert that a man who had killed himself with potassium cyanide might, under the circumstances, quite conceivably die in such an attitude, or assume it after death?

immediately past

From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE--ALONE Graham Patterson, in the agony of that last convulsion, had nearly slipped off the seat, so that, with a very little, he would be on the floor.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE--ALONE Graham Patterson, in the agony of that last convulsion, had nearly slipped off the seat, so that, with a very little, he would be on the floor.

something that is lost

From this reading His nephew, who hitherto had not for a moment lost his presence of mind, and who kept it then, was at a loss.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading His nephew, who hitherto had not for a moment lost his presence of mind, and who kept it then, was at a loss.

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

From this reading Would, that is, a doctor--any doctor--be prepared to assert that a man who had killed himself with potassium cyanide might, under the circumstances, quite conceivably die in such an attitude, or assume it after death?

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading To Rodney's supernaturally keen vision there were trifles about his uncle's appearance which scarcely marked this as inevitably a case of suicide.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Would, that is, a doctor--any doctor--be prepared to assert that a man who had killed himself with potassium cyanide might, under the circumstances, quite conceivably die in such an attitude, or assume it after death?

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading His nephew, who hitherto had not for a moment lost his presence of mind, and who kept it then, was at a loss.

a particular point in time

From this reading His nephew, who hitherto had not for a moment lost his presence of mind, and who kept it then, was at a loss.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE--ALONE Graham Patterson, in the agony of that last convulsion, had nearly slipped off the seat, so that, with a very little, he would be on the floor.

a son of your brother or sister

From this reading His nephew, who hitherto had not for a moment lost his presence of mind, and who kept it then, was at a loss.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His nephew, who hitherto had not for a moment lost his presence of mind, and who kept it then, was at a loss.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE--ALONE Graham Patterson, in the agony of that last convulsion, had nearly slipped off the seat, so that, with a very little, he would be on the floor.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE--ALONE Graham Patterson, in the agony of that last convulsion, had nearly slipped off the seat, so that, with a very little, he would be on the floor.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE--ALONE Graham Patterson, in the agony of that last convulsion, had nearly slipped off the seat, so that, with a very little, he would be on the floor.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Would, that is, a doctor--any doctor--be prepared to assert that a man who had killed himself with potassium cyanide might, under the circumstances, quite conceivably die in such an attitude, or assume it after death?

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From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE--ALONE Graham Patterson, in the agony of that last convulsion, had nearly slipped off the seat, so that, with a very little, he would be on the floor.

a light soft silver-white metallic element of the alkali metal group; oxidizes rapidly in air and reacts violently with water; is abundant in nature in combined forms occurring in sea water and in carnallite and kainite and sylvite

From this reading Would, that is, a doctor--any doctor--be prepared to assert that a man who had killed himself with potassium cyanide might, under the circumstances, quite conceivably die in such an attitude, or assume it after death?

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Would, that is, a doctor--any doctor--be prepared to assert that a man who had killed himself with potassium cyanide might, under the circumstances, quite conceivably die in such an attitude, or assume it after death?

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading His nephew, who hitherto had not for a moment lost his presence of mind, and who kept it then, was at a loss.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading Would such an attitude be recognised as proper for a suicide?

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Would, that is, a doctor--any doctor--be prepared to assert that a man who had killed himself with potassium cyanide might, under the circumstances, quite conceivably die in such an attitude, or assume it after death?

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading Would such an attitude be recognised as proper for a suicide?

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From this reading To Rodney's supernaturally keen vision there were trifles about his uncle's appearance which scarcely marked this as inevitably a case of suicide.

only a very short time before

From this reading To Rodney's supernaturally keen vision there were trifles about his uncle's appearance which scarcely marked this as inevitably a case of suicide.

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

From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE--ALONE Graham Patterson, in the agony of that last convulsion, had nearly slipped off the seat, so that, with a very little, he would be on the floor.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE--ALONE Graham Patterson, in the agony of that last convulsion, had nearly slipped off the seat, so that, with a very little, he would be on the floor.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE--ALONE Graham Patterson, in the agony of that last convulsion, had nearly slipped off the seat, so that, with a very little, he would be on the floor.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Would such an attitude be recognised as proper for a suicide?

the act of killing yourself

From this reading Would such an attitude be recognised as proper for a suicide?

in a supernatural manner

From this reading To Rodney's supernaturally keen vision there were trifles about his uncle's appearance which scarcely marked this as inevitably a case of suicide.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE--ALONE Graham Patterson, in the agony of that last convulsion, had nearly slipped off the seat, so that, with a very little, he would be on the floor.

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

From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE--ALONE Graham Patterson, in the agony of that last convulsion, had nearly slipped off the seat, so that, with a very little, he would be on the floor.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading His nephew, who hitherto had not for a moment lost his presence of mind, and who kept it then, was at a loss.

in or at that place or location

From this reading To Rodney's supernaturally keen vision there were trifles about his uncle's appearance which scarcely marked this as inevitably a case of suicide.

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

From this reading To Rodney's supernaturally keen vision there were trifles about his uncle's appearance which scarcely marked this as inevitably a case of suicide.

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

From this reading Would, that is, a doctor--any doctor--be prepared to assert that a man who had killed himself with potassium cyanide might, under the circumstances, quite conceivably die in such an attitude, or assume it after death?

plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading To Rodney's supernaturally keen vision there were trifles about his uncle's appearance which scarcely marked this as inevitably a case of suicide.

possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading To Rodney's supernaturally keen vision there were trifles about his uncle's appearance which scarcely marked this as inevitably a case of suicide.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Would, that is, a doctor--any doctor--be prepared to assert that a man who had killed himself with potassium cyanide might, under the circumstances, quite conceivably die in such an attitude, or assume it after death?

precisely as stated

From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE--ALONE Graham Patterson, in the agony of that last convulsion, had nearly slipped off the seat, so that, with a very little, he would be on the floor.

a vivid mental image

From this reading To Rodney's supernaturally keen vision there were trifles about his uncle's appearance which scarcely marked this as inevitably a case of suicide.

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

From this reading His nephew, who hitherto had not for a moment lost his presence of mind, and who kept it then, was at a loss.

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

From this reading To Rodney's supernaturally keen vision there were trifles about his uncle's appearance which scarcely marked this as inevitably a case of suicide.

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

From this reading To Rodney's supernaturally keen vision there were trifles about his uncle's appearance which scarcely marked this as inevitably a case of suicide.

which person or people

From this reading His nephew, who hitherto had not for a moment lost his presence of mind, and who kept it then, was at a loss.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE--ALONE Graham Patterson, in the agony of that last convulsion, had nearly slipped off the seat, so that, with a very little, he would be on the floor.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading IN THE CARRIAGE--ALONE Graham Patterson, in the agony of that last convulsion, had nearly slipped off the seat, so that, with a very little, he would be on the floor.