Chapter X

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

From this reading James Penwyn had been shot through the heart by a hidden assassin.

past form of “adjourn” — close at the end of a session

From this reading The inquest was held at two o'clock, and adjourned.

later than; following

From this reading Few facts were elicited beyond those which had been in everybody's mouth that morning, when Matthew Elgood heard of the murder at the bar of that tavern where he took his noontide dram—the three penn'orth of gin and bitters which revivified him after last night's orgies.

point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading It seemed tolerably clear that the murderer had taken aim from behind the ragged bushes which divided the low-lying land by the river from the road just at this point.

not functioning properly

From this reading 'NOTHING COMES AMISS, SO MONEY COMES WITHAL.'

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

From this reading The inquest was held at two o'clock, and adjourned.

a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed

From this reading James Penwyn had been shot through the heart by a hidden assassin.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The inquest was held at two o'clock, and adjourned.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading Few facts were elicited beyond those which had been in everybody's mouth that morning, when Matthew Elgood heard of the murder at the bar of that tavern where he took his noontide dram—the three penn'orth of gin and bitters which revivified him after last night's orgies.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Few facts were elicited beyond those which had been in everybody's mouth that morning, when Matthew Elgood heard of the murder at the bar of that tavern where he took his noontide dram—the three penn'orth of gin and bitters which revivified him after last night's orgies.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading It seemed tolerably clear that the murderer had taken aim from behind the ragged bushes which divided the low-lying land by the river from the road just at this point.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Few facts were elicited beyond those which had been in everybody's mouth that morning, when Matthew Elgood heard of the murder at the bar of that tavern where he took his noontide dram—the three penn'orth of gin and bitters which revivified him after last night's orgies.

alcoholic liquor flavored with bitter herbs and roots

From this reading Few facts were elicited beyond those which had been in everybody's mouth that morning, when Matthew Elgood heard of the murder at the bar of that tavern where he took his noontide dram—the three penn'orth of gin and bitters which revivified him after last night's orgies.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading It seemed tolerably clear that the murderer had taken aim from behind the ragged bushes which divided the low-lying land by the river from the road just at this point.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading James Penwyn had been shot through the heart by a hidden assassin.

rid of obstructions

From this reading It seemed tolerably clear that the murderer had taken aim from behind the ragged bushes which divided the low-lying land by the river from the road just at this point.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading 'NOTHING COMES AMISS, SO MONEY COMES WITHAL.'

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading It seemed tolerably clear that the murderer had taken aim from behind the ragged bushes which divided the low-lying land by the river from the road just at this point.

a unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce or to 60 grains

From this reading Few facts were elicited beyond those which had been in everybody's mouth that morning, when Matthew Elgood heard of the murder at the bar of that tavern where he took his noontide dram—the three penn'orth of gin and bitters which revivified him after last night's orgies.

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From this reading Few facts were elicited beyond those which had been in everybody's mouth that morning, when Matthew Elgood heard of the murder at the bar of that tavern where he took his noontide dram—the three penn'orth of gin and bitters which revivified him after last night's orgies.

called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation

From this reading Few facts were elicited beyond those which had been in everybody's mouth that morning, when Matthew Elgood heard of the murder at the bar of that tavern where he took his noontide dram—the three penn'orth of gin and bitters which revivified him after last night's orgies.

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

From this reading Few facts were elicited beyond those which had been in everybody's mouth that morning, when Matthew Elgood heard of the murder at the bar of that tavern where he took his noontide dram—the three penn'orth of gin and bitters which revivified him after last night's orgies.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Few facts were elicited beyond those which had been in everybody's mouth that morning, when Matthew Elgood heard of the murder at the bar of that tavern where he took his noontide dram—the three penn'orth of gin and bitters which revivified him after last night's orgies.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Few facts were elicited beyond those which had been in everybody's mouth that morning, when Matthew Elgood heard of the murder at the bar of that tavern where he took his noontide dram—the three penn'orth of gin and bitters which revivified him after last night's orgies.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It seemed tolerably clear that the murderer had taken aim from behind the ragged bushes which divided the low-lying land by the river from the road just at this point.

strong liquor flavored with juniper berries

From this reading Few facts were elicited beyond those which had been in everybody's mouth that morning, when Matthew Elgood heard of the murder at the bar of that tavern where he took his noontide dram—the three penn'orth of gin and bitters which revivified him after last night's orgies.

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

From this reading Few facts were elicited beyond those which had been in everybody's mouth that morning, when Matthew Elgood heard of the murder at the bar of that tavern where he took his noontide dram—the three penn'orth of gin and bitters which revivified him after last night's orgies.

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

From this reading Few facts were elicited beyond those which had been in everybody's mouth that morning, when Matthew Elgood heard of the murder at the bar of that tavern where he took his noontide dram—the three penn'orth of gin and bitters which revivified him after last night's orgies.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Few facts were elicited beyond those which had been in everybody's mouth that morning, when Matthew Elgood heard of the murder at the bar of that tavern where he took his noontide dram—the three penn'orth of gin and bitters which revivified him after last night's orgies.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading James Penwyn had been shot through the heart by a hidden assassin.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The inquest was held at two o'clock, and adjourned.

not accessible to view

From this reading James Penwyn had been shot through the heart by a hidden assassin.

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

From this reading Few facts were elicited beyond those which had been in everybody's mouth that morning, when Matthew Elgood heard of the murder at the bar of that tavern where he took his noontide dram—the three penn'orth of gin and bitters which revivified him after last night's orgies.

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

From this reading Few facts were elicited beyond those which had been in everybody's mouth that morning, when Matthew Elgood heard of the murder at the bar of that tavern where he took his noontide dram—the three penn'orth of gin and bitters which revivified him after last night's orgies.

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

From this reading Few facts were elicited beyond those which had been in everybody's mouth that morning, when Matthew Elgood heard of the murder at the bar of that tavern where he took his noontide dram—the three penn'orth of gin and bitters which revivified him after last night's orgies.

an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death

From this reading The inquest was held at two o'clock, and adjourned.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemed tolerably clear that the murderer had taken aim from behind the ragged bushes which divided the low-lying land by the river from the road just at this point.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading James Penwyn had been shot through the heart by a hidden assassin.

and nothing more

From this reading It seemed tolerably clear that the murderer had taken aim from behind the ragged bushes which divided the low-lying land by the river from the road just at this point.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading It seemed tolerably clear that the murderer had taken aim from behind the ragged bushes which divided the low-lying land by the river from the road just at this point.

immediately past

From this reading Few facts were elicited beyond those which had been in everybody's mouth that morning, when Matthew Elgood heard of the murder at the bar of that tavern where he took his noontide dram—the three penn'orth of gin and bitters which revivified him after last night's orgies.

having a small elevation above the ground or horizon or sea level

From this reading It seemed tolerably clear that the murderer had taken aim from behind the ragged bushes which divided the low-lying land by the river from the road just at this point.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel

From this reading Few facts were elicited beyond those which had been in everybody's mouth that morning, when Matthew Elgood heard of the murder at the bar of that tavern where he took his noontide dram—the three penn'orth of gin and bitters which revivified him after last night's orgies.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading 'NOTHING COMES AMISS, SO MONEY COMES WITHAL.'

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Few facts were elicited beyond those which had been in everybody's mouth that morning, when Matthew Elgood heard of the murder at the bar of that tavern where he took his noontide dram—the three penn'orth of gin and bitters which revivified him after last night's orgies.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading Few facts were elicited beyond those which had been in everybody's mouth that morning, when Matthew Elgood heard of the murder at the bar of that tavern where he took his noontide dram—the three penn'orth of gin and bitters which revivified him after last night's orgies.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading Few facts were elicited beyond those which had been in everybody's mouth that morning, when Matthew Elgood heard of the murder at the bar of that tavern where he took his noontide dram—the three penn'orth of gin and bitters which revivified him after last night's orgies.

a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)

From this reading It seemed tolerably clear that the murderer had taken aim from behind the ragged bushes which divided the low-lying land by the river from the road just at this point.

possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Few facts were elicited beyond those which had been in everybody's mouth that morning, when Matthew Elgood heard of the murder at the bar of that tavern where he took his noontide dram—the three penn'orth of gin and bitters which revivified him after last night's orgies.

the middle of the day

From this reading Few facts were elicited beyond those which had been in everybody's mouth that morning, when Matthew Elgood heard of the murder at the bar of that tavern where he took his noontide dram—the three penn'orth of gin and bitters which revivified him after last night's orgies.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading 'NOTHING COMES AMISS, SO MONEY COMES WITHAL.'

according to the clock

From this reading The inquest was held at two o'clock, and adjourned.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Few facts were elicited beyond those which had been in everybody's mouth that morning, when Matthew Elgood heard of the murder at the bar of that tavern where he took his noontide dram—the three penn'orth of gin and bitters which revivified him after last night's orgies.

plural of “orgy” — any act of immoderate indulgence

From this reading Few facts were elicited beyond those which had been in everybody's mouth that morning, when Matthew Elgood heard of the murder at the bar of that tavern where he took his noontide dram—the three penn'orth of gin and bitters which revivified him after last night's orgies.

the amount that can be bought for a penny

From this reading Few facts were elicited beyond those which had been in everybody's mouth that morning, when Matthew Elgood heard of the murder at the bar of that tavern where he took his noontide dram—the three penn'orth of gin and bitters which revivified him after last night's orgies.

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

From this reading James Penwyn had been shot through the heart by a hidden assassin.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading It seemed tolerably clear that the murderer had taken aim from behind the ragged bushes which divided the low-lying land by the river from the road just at this point.

being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn

From this reading It seemed tolerably clear that the murderer had taken aim from behind the ragged bushes which divided the low-lying land by the river from the road just at this point.

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

From this reading Few facts were elicited beyond those which had been in everybody's mouth that morning, when Matthew Elgood heard of the murder at the bar of that tavern where he took his noontide dram—the three penn'orth of gin and bitters which revivified him after last night's orgies.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading It seemed tolerably clear that the murderer had taken aim from behind the ragged bushes which divided the low-lying land by the river from the road just at this point.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading It seemed tolerably clear that the murderer had taken aim from behind the ragged bushes which divided the low-lying land by the river from the road just at this point.

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

From this reading It seemed tolerably clear that the murderer had taken aim from behind the ragged bushes which divided the low-lying land by the river from the road just at this point.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading James Penwyn had been shot through the heart by a hidden assassin.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading 'NOTHING COMES AMISS, SO MONEY COMES WITHAL.'

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading It seemed tolerably clear that the murderer had taken aim from behind the ragged bushes which divided the low-lying land by the river from the road just at this point.

a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks

From this reading Few facts were elicited beyond those which had been in everybody's mouth that morning, when Matthew Elgood heard of the murder at the bar of that tavern where he took his noontide dram—the three penn'orth of gin and bitters which revivified him after last night's orgies.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Few facts were elicited beyond those which had been in everybody's mouth that morning, when Matthew Elgood heard of the murder at the bar of that tavern where he took his noontide dram—the three penn'orth of gin and bitters which revivified him after last night's orgies.

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

From this reading The inquest was held at two o'clock, and adjourned.

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

From this reading It seemed tolerably clear that the murderer had taken aim from behind the ragged bushes which divided the low-lying land by the river from the road just at this point.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Few facts were elicited beyond those which had been in everybody's mouth that morning, when Matthew Elgood heard of the murder at the bar of that tavern where he took his noontide dram—the three penn'orth of gin and bitters which revivified him after last night's orgies.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Few facts were elicited beyond those which had been in everybody's mouth that morning, when Matthew Elgood heard of the murder at the bar of that tavern where he took his noontide dram—the three penn'orth of gin and bitters which revivified him after last night's orgies.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading James Penwyn had been shot through the heart by a hidden assassin.

in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner

From this reading It seemed tolerably clear that the murderer had taken aim from behind the ragged bushes which divided the low-lying land by the river from the road just at this point.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Few facts were elicited beyond those which had been in everybody's mouth that morning, when Matthew Elgood heard of the murder at the bar of that tavern where he took his noontide dram—the three penn'orth of gin and bitters which revivified him after last night's orgies.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The inquest was held at two o'clock, and adjourned.

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

From this reading The inquest was held at two o'clock, and adjourned.

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

From this reading Few facts were elicited beyond those which had been in everybody's mouth that morning, when Matthew Elgood heard of the murder at the bar of that tavern where he took his noontide dram—the three penn'orth of gin and bitters which revivified him after last night's orgies.

at the time that

From this reading Few facts were elicited beyond those which had been in everybody's mouth that morning, when Matthew Elgood heard of the murder at the bar of that tavern where he took his noontide dram—the three penn'orth of gin and bitters which revivified him after last night's orgies.

in or at the place that

From this reading Few facts were elicited beyond those which had been in everybody's mouth that morning, when Matthew Elgood heard of the murder at the bar of that tavern where he took his noontide dram—the three penn'orth of gin and bitters which revivified him after last night's orgies.

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

From this reading Few facts were elicited beyond those which had been in everybody's mouth that morning, when Matthew Elgood heard of the murder at the bar of that tavern where he took his noontide dram—the three penn'orth of gin and bitters which revivified him after last night's orgies.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading 'NOTHING COMES AMISS, SO MONEY COMES WITHAL.'