Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading "The old man, being reminded, by a variety of circumstances, of the incidents of that eventful period, was, at length, enabled to relate that he had been present at the meeting which took place between Watson and his son Walter, when certain packets were delivered by the former, relative, as he quickly understood, to the condemnation of a ship in which Thomas Thetford had gone supercargo.

having companions or an escort

From this reading To him, who still resided in the country, I repaired with all speed, accompanied by Williams.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Walter Thetford, or some of his family, had possibly been witnesses of something, which, added to our previous knowledge, might strengthen or prolong that clue, one end of which seemed now to be put into our hands; but Thetford's father-in-law was the only one of his family, who, by seasonable flight from the city, had escaped the pestilence.

past form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of

From this reading "Here was new light thrown upon the character of Welbeck, and new food administered to my suspicions.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading To him, who still resided in the country, I repaired with all speed, accompanied by Williams.

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

From this reading "Here was new light thrown upon the character of Welbeck, and new food administered to my suspicions.

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

From this reading "The old man, being reminded, by a variety of circumstances, of the incidents of that eventful period, was, at length, enabled to relate that he had been present at the meeting which took place between Watson and his son Walter, when certain packets were delivered by the former, relative, as he quickly understood, to the condemnation of a ship in which Thomas Thetford had gone supercargo.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "The old man, being reminded, by a variety of circumstances, of the incidents of that eventful period, was, at length, enabled to relate that he had been present at the meeting which took place between Watson and his son Walter, when certain packets were delivered by the former, relative, as he quickly understood, to the condemnation of a ship in which Thomas Thetford had gone supercargo.

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

From this reading No conclusion could be more plausible than that which Williams had drawn; but how should it be rendered certain?

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Walter Thetford, or some of his family, had possibly been witnesses of something, which, added to our previous knowledge, might strengthen or prolong that clue, one end of which seemed now to be put into our hands; but Thetford's father-in-law was the only one of his family, who, by seasonable flight from the city, had escaped the pestilence.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading "The old man, being reminded, by a variety of circumstances, of the incidents of that eventful period, was, at length, enabled to relate that he had been present at the meeting which took place between Watson and his son Walter, when certain packets were delivered by the former, relative, as he quickly understood, to the condemnation of a ship in which Thomas Thetford had gone supercargo.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading "The old man, being reminded, by a variety of circumstances, of the incidents of that eventful period, was, at length, enabled to relate that he had been present at the meeting which took place between Watson and his son Walter, when certain packets were delivered by the former, relative, as he quickly understood, to the condemnation of a ship in which Thomas Thetford had gone supercargo.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading No conclusion could be more plausible than that which Williams had drawn; but how should it be rendered certain?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Walter Thetford, or some of his family, had possibly been witnesses of something, which, added to our previous knowledge, might strengthen or prolong that clue, one end of which seemed now to be put into our hands; but Thetford's father-in-law was the only one of his family, who, by seasonable flight from the city, had escaped the pestilence.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading No conclusion could be more plausible than that which Williams had drawn; but how should it be rendered certain?

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

From this reading "Here was new light thrown upon the character of Welbeck, and new food administered to my suspicions.

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

From this reading "The old man, being reminded, by a variety of circumstances, of the incidents of that eventful period, was, at length, enabled to relate that he had been present at the meeting which took place between Watson and his son Walter, when certain packets were delivered by the former, relative, as he quickly understood, to the condemnation of a ship in which Thomas Thetford had gone supercargo.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Walter Thetford, or some of his family, had possibly been witnesses of something, which, added to our previous knowledge, might strengthen or prolong that clue, one end of which seemed now to be put into our hands; but Thetford's father-in-law was the only one of his family, who, by seasonable flight from the city, had escaped the pestilence.

a slight indication

From this reading Walter Thetford, or some of his family, had possibly been witnesses of something, which, added to our previous knowledge, might strengthen or prolong that clue, one end of which seemed now to be put into our hands; but Thetford's father-in-law was the only one of his family, who, by seasonable flight from the city, had escaped the pestilence.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading No conclusion could be more plausible than that which Williams had drawn; but how should it be rendered certain?

an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable

From this reading "The old man, being reminded, by a variety of circumstances, of the incidents of that eventful period, was, at length, enabled to relate that he had been present at the meeting which took place between Watson and his son Walter, when certain packets were delivered by the former, relative, as he quickly understood, to the condemnation of a ship in which Thomas Thetford had gone supercargo.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading No conclusion could be more plausible than that which Williams had drawn; but how should it be rendered certain?

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading To him, who still resided in the country, I repaired with all speed, accompanied by Williams.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading "The old man, being reminded, by a variety of circumstances, of the incidents of that eventful period, was, at length, enabled to relate that he had been present at the meeting which took place between Watson and his son Walter, when certain packets were delivered by the former, relative, as he quickly understood, to the condemnation of a ship in which Thomas Thetford had gone supercargo.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading No conclusion could be more plausible than that which Williams had drawn; but how should it be rendered certain?

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading "The old man, being reminded, by a variety of circumstances, of the incidents of that eventful period, was, at length, enabled to relate that he had been present at the meeting which took place between Watson and his son Walter, when certain packets were delivered by the former, relative, as he quickly understood, to the condemnation of a ship in which Thomas Thetford had gone supercargo.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Walter Thetford, or some of his family, had possibly been witnesses of something, which, added to our previous knowledge, might strengthen or prolong that clue, one end of which seemed now to be put into our hands; but Thetford's father-in-law was the only one of his family, who, by seasonable flight from the city, had escaped the pestilence.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading Walter Thetford, or some of his family, had possibly been witnesses of something, which, added to our previous knowledge, might strengthen or prolong that clue, one end of which seemed now to be put into our hands; but Thetford's father-in-law was the only one of his family, who, by seasonable flight from the city, had escaped the pestilence.

full of events or incidents

From this reading "The old man, being reminded, by a variety of circumstances, of the incidents of that eventful period, was, at length, enabled to relate that he had been present at the meeting which took place between Watson and his son Walter, when certain packets were delivered by the former, relative, as he quickly understood, to the condemnation of a ship in which Thomas Thetford had gone supercargo.

a social unit living together

From this reading Walter Thetford, or some of his family, had possibly been witnesses of something, which, added to our previous knowledge, might strengthen or prolong that clue, one end of which seemed now to be put into our hands; but Thetford's father-in-law was the only one of his family, who, by seasonable flight from the city, had escaped the pestilence.

the father of your spouse

From this reading Walter Thetford, or some of his family, had possibly been witnesses of something, which, added to our previous knowledge, might strengthen or prolong that clue, one end of which seemed now to be put into our hands; but Thetford's father-in-law was the only one of his family, who, by seasonable flight from the city, had escaped the pestilence.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Walter Thetford, or some of his family, had possibly been witnesses of something, which, added to our previous knowledge, might strengthen or prolong that clue, one end of which seemed now to be put into our hands; but Thetford's father-in-law was the only one of his family, who, by seasonable flight from the city, had escaped the pestilence.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading "Here was new light thrown upon the character of Welbeck, and new food administered to my suspicions.

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

From this reading "The old man, being reminded, by a variety of circumstances, of the incidents of that eventful period, was, at length, enabled to relate that he had been present at the meeting which took place between Watson and his son Walter, when certain packets were delivered by the former, relative, as he quickly understood, to the condemnation of a ship in which Thomas Thetford had gone supercargo.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Walter Thetford, or some of his family, had possibly been witnesses of something, which, added to our previous knowledge, might strengthen or prolong that clue, one end of which seemed now to be put into our hands; but Thetford's father-in-law was the only one of his family, who, by seasonable flight from the city, had escaped the pestilence.

destroyed or killed

From this reading "The old man, being reminded, by a variety of circumstances, of the incidents of that eventful period, was, at length, enabled to relate that he had been present at the meeting which took place between Watson and his son Walter, when certain packets were delivered by the former, relative, as he quickly understood, to the condemnation of a ship in which Thomas Thetford had gone supercargo.

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

From this reading No conclusion could be more plausible than that which Williams had drawn; but how should it be rendered certain?

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

From this reading Walter Thetford, or some of his family, had possibly been witnesses of something, which, added to our previous knowledge, might strengthen or prolong that clue, one end of which seemed now to be put into our hands; but Thetford's father-in-law was the only one of his family, who, by seasonable flight from the city, had escaped the pestilence.

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

From this reading "The old man, being reminded, by a variety of circumstances, of the incidents of that eventful period, was, at length, enabled to relate that he had been present at the meeting which took place between Watson and his son Walter, when certain packets were delivered by the former, relative, as he quickly understood, to the condemnation of a ship in which Thomas Thetford had gone supercargo.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Here was new light thrown upon the character of Welbeck, and new food administered to my suspicions.

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

From this reading To him, who still resided in the country, I repaired with all speed, accompanied by Williams.

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

From this reading Walter Thetford, or some of his family, had possibly been witnesses of something, which, added to our previous knowledge, might strengthen or prolong that clue, one end of which seemed now to be put into our hands; but Thetford's father-in-law was the only one of his family, who, by seasonable flight from the city, had escaped the pestilence.

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From this reading No conclusion could be more plausible than that which Williams had drawn; but how should it be rendered certain?

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading To him, who still resided in the country, I repaired with all speed, accompanied by Williams.

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

From this reading To him, who still resided in the country, I repaired with all speed, accompanied by Williams.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading "The old man, being reminded, by a variety of circumstances, of the incidents of that eventful period, was, at length, enabled to relate that he had been present at the meeting which took place between Watson and his son Walter, when certain packets were delivered by the former, relative, as he quickly understood, to the condemnation of a ship in which Thomas Thetford had gone supercargo.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Walter Thetford, or some of his family, had possibly been witnesses of something, which, added to our previous knowledge, might strengthen or prolong that clue, one end of which seemed now to be put into our hands; but Thetford's father-in-law was the only one of his family, who, by seasonable flight from the city, had escaped the pestilence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading No conclusion could be more plausible than that which Williams had drawn; but how should it be rendered certain?

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Walter Thetford, or some of his family, had possibly been witnesses of something, which, added to our previous knowledge, might strengthen or prolong that clue, one end of which seemed now to be put into our hands; but Thetford's father-in-law was the only one of his family, who, by seasonable flight from the city, had escaped the pestilence.

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

From this reading "The old man, being reminded, by a variety of circumstances, of the incidents of that eventful period, was, at length, enabled to relate that he had been present at the meeting which took place between Watson and his son Walter, when certain packets were delivered by the former, relative, as he quickly understood, to the condemnation of a ship in which Thomas Thetford had gone supercargo.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading "Here was new light thrown upon the character of Welbeck, and new food administered to my suspicions.

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

From this reading "The old man, being reminded, by a variety of circumstances, of the incidents of that eventful period, was, at length, enabled to relate that he had been present at the meeting which took place between Watson and his son Walter, when certain packets were delivered by the former, relative, as he quickly understood, to the condemnation of a ship in which Thomas Thetford had gone supercargo.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading "The old man, being reminded, by a variety of circumstances, of the incidents of that eventful period, was, at length, enabled to relate that he had been present at the meeting which took place between Watson and his son Walter, when certain packets were delivered by the former, relative, as he quickly understood, to the condemnation of a ship in which Thomas Thetford had gone supercargo.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Walter Thetford, or some of his family, had possibly been witnesses of something, which, added to our previous knowledge, might strengthen or prolong that clue, one end of which seemed now to be put into our hands; but Thetford's father-in-law was the only one of his family, who, by seasonable flight from the city, had escaped the pestilence.

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

From this reading No conclusion could be more plausible than that which Williams had drawn; but how should it be rendered certain?

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Here was new light thrown upon the character of Welbeck, and new food administered to my suspicions.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading "Here was new light thrown upon the character of Welbeck, and new food administered to my suspicions.

not any; not one

From this reading No conclusion could be more plausible than that which Williams had drawn; but how should it be rendered certain?

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Walter Thetford, or some of his family, had possibly been witnesses of something, which, added to our previous knowledge, might strengthen or prolong that clue, one end of which seemed now to be put into our hands; but Thetford's father-in-law was the only one of his family, who, by seasonable flight from the city, had escaped the pestilence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Here was new light thrown upon the character of Welbeck, and new food administered to my suspicions.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "The old man, being reminded, by a variety of circumstances, of the incidents of that eventful period, was, at length, enabled to relate that he had been present at the meeting which took place between Watson and his son Walter, when certain packets were delivered by the former, relative, as he quickly understood, to the condemnation of a ship in which Thomas Thetford had gone supercargo.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Walter Thetford, or some of his family, had possibly been witnesses of something, which, added to our previous knowledge, might strengthen or prolong that clue, one end of which seemed now to be put into our hands; but Thetford's father-in-law was the only one of his family, who, by seasonable flight from the city, had escaped the pestilence.

and nothing more

From this reading Walter Thetford, or some of his family, had possibly been witnesses of something, which, added to our previous knowledge, might strengthen or prolong that clue, one end of which seemed now to be put into our hands; but Thetford's father-in-law was the only one of his family, who, by seasonable flight from the city, had escaped the pestilence.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Walter Thetford, or some of his family, had possibly been witnesses of something, which, added to our previous knowledge, might strengthen or prolong that clue, one end of which seemed now to be put into our hands; but Thetford's father-in-law was the only one of his family, who, by seasonable flight from the city, had escaped the pestilence.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Walter Thetford, or some of his family, had possibly been witnesses of something, which, added to our previous knowledge, might strengthen or prolong that clue, one end of which seemed now to be put into our hands; but Thetford's father-in-law was the only one of his family, who, by seasonable flight from the city, had escaped the pestilence.

plural of “packet” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading "The old man, being reminded, by a variety of circumstances, of the incidents of that eventful period, was, at length, enabled to relate that he had been present at the meeting which took place between Watson and his son Walter, when certain packets were delivered by the former, relative, as he quickly understood, to the condemnation of a ship in which Thomas Thetford had gone supercargo.

an amount of time

From this reading "The old man, being reminded, by a variety of circumstances, of the incidents of that eventful period, was, at length, enabled to relate that he had been present at the meeting which took place between Watson and his son Walter, when certain packets were delivered by the former, relative, as he quickly understood, to the condemnation of a ship in which Thomas Thetford had gone supercargo.

a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal

From this reading Walter Thetford, or some of his family, had possibly been witnesses of something, which, added to our previous knowledge, might strengthen or prolong that clue, one end of which seemed now to be put into our hands; but Thetford's father-in-law was the only one of his family, who, by seasonable flight from the city, had escaped the pestilence.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "The old man, being reminded, by a variety of circumstances, of the incidents of that eventful period, was, at length, enabled to relate that he had been present at the meeting which took place between Watson and his son Walter, when certain packets were delivered by the former, relative, as he quickly understood, to the condemnation of a ship in which Thomas Thetford had gone supercargo.

apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing

From this reading No conclusion could be more plausible than that which Williams had drawn; but how should it be rendered certain?

by chance

From this reading Walter Thetford, or some of his family, had possibly been witnesses of something, which, added to our previous knowledge, might strengthen or prolong that clue, one end of which seemed now to be put into our hands; but Thetford's father-in-law was the only one of his family, who, by seasonable flight from the city, had escaped the pestilence.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "The old man, being reminded, by a variety of circumstances, of the incidents of that eventful period, was, at length, enabled to relate that he had been present at the meeting which took place between Watson and his son Walter, when certain packets were delivered by the former, relative, as he quickly understood, to the condemnation of a ship in which Thomas Thetford had gone supercargo.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading Walter Thetford, or some of his family, had possibly been witnesses of something, which, added to our previous knowledge, might strengthen or prolong that clue, one end of which seemed now to be put into our hands; but Thetford's father-in-law was the only one of his family, who, by seasonable flight from the city, had escaped the pestilence.

lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer

From this reading Walter Thetford, or some of his family, had possibly been witnesses of something, which, added to our previous knowledge, might strengthen or prolong that clue, one end of which seemed now to be put into our hands; but Thetford's father-in-law was the only one of his family, who, by seasonable flight from the city, had escaped the pestilence.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Walter Thetford, or some of his family, had possibly been witnesses of something, which, added to our previous knowledge, might strengthen or prolong that clue, one end of which seemed now to be put into our hands; but Thetford's father-in-law was the only one of his family, who, by seasonable flight from the city, had escaped the pestilence.

with speed

From this reading "The old man, being reminded, by a variety of circumstances, of the incidents of that eventful period, was, at length, enabled to relate that he had been present at the meeting which took place between Watson and his son Walter, when certain packets were delivered by the former, relative, as he quickly understood, to the condemnation of a ship in which Thomas Thetford had gone supercargo.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading "The old man, being reminded, by a variety of circumstances, of the incidents of that eventful period, was, at length, enabled to relate that he had been present at the meeting which took place between Watson and his son Walter, when certain packets were delivered by the former, relative, as he quickly understood, to the condemnation of a ship in which Thomas Thetford had gone supercargo.

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading "The old man, being reminded, by a variety of circumstances, of the incidents of that eventful period, was, at length, enabled to relate that he had been present at the meeting which took place between Watson and his son Walter, when certain packets were delivered by the former, relative, as he quickly understood, to the condemnation of a ship in which Thomas Thetford had gone supercargo.

past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading "The old man, being reminded, by a variety of circumstances, of the incidents of that eventful period, was, at length, enabled to relate that he had been present at the meeting which took place between Watson and his son Walter, when certain packets were delivered by the former, relative, as he quickly understood, to the condemnation of a ship in which Thomas Thetford had gone supercargo.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading No conclusion could be more plausible than that which Williams had drawn; but how should it be rendered certain?

past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading To him, who still resided in the country, I repaired with all speed, accompanied by Williams.

past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading To him, who still resided in the country, I repaired with all speed, accompanied by Williams.

in keeping with the season

From this reading Walter Thetford, or some of his family, had possibly been witnesses of something, which, added to our previous knowledge, might strengthen or prolong that clue, one end of which seemed now to be put into our hands; but Thetford's father-in-law was the only one of his family, who, by seasonable flight from the city, had escaped the pestilence.

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

From this reading Walter Thetford, or some of his family, had possibly been witnesses of something, which, added to our previous knowledge, might strengthen or prolong that clue, one end of which seemed now to be put into our hands; but Thetford's father-in-law was the only one of his family, who, by seasonable flight from the city, had escaped the pestilence.

transport commercially

From this reading "The old man, being reminded, by a variety of circumstances, of the incidents of that eventful period, was, at length, enabled to relate that he had been present at the meeting which took place between Watson and his son Walter, when certain packets were delivered by the former, relative, as he quickly understood, to the condemnation of a ship in which Thomas Thetford had gone supercargo.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading No conclusion could be more plausible than that which Williams had drawn; but how should it be rendered certain?

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Walter Thetford, or some of his family, had possibly been witnesses of something, which, added to our previous knowledge, might strengthen or prolong that clue, one end of which seemed now to be put into our hands; but Thetford's father-in-law was the only one of his family, who, by seasonable flight from the city, had escaped the pestilence.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Walter Thetford, or some of his family, had possibly been witnesses of something, which, added to our previous knowledge, might strengthen or prolong that clue, one end of which seemed now to be put into our hands; but Thetford's father-in-law was the only one of his family, who, by seasonable flight from the city, had escaped the pestilence.

a male human offspring

From this reading "The old man, being reminded, by a variety of circumstances, of the incidents of that eventful period, was, at length, enabled to relate that he had been present at the meeting which took place between Watson and his son Walter, when certain packets were delivered by the former, relative, as he quickly understood, to the condemnation of a ship in which Thomas Thetford had gone supercargo.

move hurridly

From this reading To him, who still resided in the country, I repaired with all speed, accompanied by Williams.

not in physical motion

From this reading To him, who still resided in the country, I repaired with all speed, accompanied by Williams.

make strong or stronger

From this reading Walter Thetford, or some of his family, had possibly been witnesses of something, which, added to our previous knowledge, might strengthen or prolong that clue, one end of which seemed now to be put into our hands; but Thetford's father-in-law was the only one of his family, who, by seasonable flight from the city, had escaped the pestilence.

an officer on a merchant ship in charge of the cargo and its sale and purchase

From this reading "The old man, being reminded, by a variety of circumstances, of the incidents of that eventful period, was, at length, enabled to relate that he had been present at the meeting which took place between Watson and his son Walter, when certain packets were delivered by the former, relative, as he quickly understood, to the condemnation of a ship in which Thomas Thetford had gone supercargo.

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

From this reading "Here was new light thrown upon the character of Welbeck, and new food administered to my suspicions.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading No conclusion could be more plausible than that which Williams had drawn; but how should it be rendered certain?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading No conclusion could be more plausible than that which Williams had drawn; but how should it be rendered certain?

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

From this reading "Here was new light thrown upon the character of Welbeck, and new food administered to my suspicions.

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From this reading Walter Thetford, or some of his family, had possibly been witnesses of something, which, added to our previous knowledge, might strengthen or prolong that clue, one end of which seemed now to be put into our hands; but Thetford's father-in-law was the only one of his family, who, by seasonable flight from the city, had escaped the pestilence.

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

From this reading Walter Thetford, or some of his family, had possibly been witnesses of something, which, added to our previous knowledge, might strengthen or prolong that clue, one end of which seemed now to be put into our hands; but Thetford's father-in-law was the only one of his family, who, by seasonable flight from the city, had escaped the pestilence.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading "The old man, being reminded, by a variety of circumstances, of the incidents of that eventful period, was, at length, enabled to relate that he had been present at the meeting which took place between Watson and his son Walter, when certain packets were delivered by the former, relative, as he quickly understood, to the condemnation of a ship in which Thomas Thetford had gone supercargo.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading "Here was new light thrown upon the character of Welbeck, and new food administered to my suspicions.

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

From this reading "Here was new light thrown upon the character of Welbeck, and new food administered to my suspicions.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading "The old man, being reminded, by a variety of circumstances, of the incidents of that eventful period, was, at length, enabled to relate that he had been present at the meeting which took place between Watson and his son Walter, when certain packets were delivered by the former, relative, as he quickly understood, to the condemnation of a ship in which Thomas Thetford had gone supercargo.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading "The old man, being reminded, by a variety of circumstances, of the incidents of that eventful period, was, at length, enabled to relate that he had been present at the meeting which took place between Watson and his son Walter, when certain packets were delivered by the former, relative, as he quickly understood, to the condemnation of a ship in which Thomas Thetford had gone supercargo.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "Here was new light thrown upon the character of Welbeck, and new food administered to my suspicions.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading "The old man, being reminded, by a variety of circumstances, of the incidents of that eventful period, was, at length, enabled to relate that he had been present at the meeting which took place between Watson and his son Walter, when certain packets were delivered by the former, relative, as he quickly understood, to the condemnation of a ship in which Thomas Thetford had gone supercargo.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading Walter Thetford, or some of his family, had possibly been witnesses of something, which, added to our previous knowledge, might strengthen or prolong that clue, one end of which seemed now to be put into our hands; but Thetford's father-in-law was the only one of his family, who, by seasonable flight from the city, had escaped the pestilence.

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

From this reading "Here was new light thrown upon the character of Welbeck, and new food administered to my suspicions.

United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)

From this reading "The old man, being reminded, by a variety of circumstances, of the incidents of that eventful period, was, at length, enabled to relate that he had been present at the meeting which took place between Watson and his son Walter, when certain packets were delivered by the former, relative, as he quickly understood, to the condemnation of a ship in which Thomas Thetford had gone supercargo.

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From this reading "Here was new light thrown upon the character of Welbeck, and new food administered to my suspicions.

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

From this reading "The old man, being reminded, by a variety of circumstances, of the incidents of that eventful period, was, at length, enabled to relate that he had been present at the meeting which took place between Watson and his son Walter, when certain packets were delivered by the former, relative, as he quickly understood, to the condemnation of a ship in which Thomas Thetford had gone supercargo.

at the time that

From this reading "The old man, being reminded, by a variety of circumstances, of the incidents of that eventful period, was, at length, enabled to relate that he had been present at the meeting which took place between Watson and his son Walter, when certain packets were delivered by the former, relative, as he quickly understood, to the condemnation of a ship in which Thomas Thetford had gone supercargo.

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

From this reading No conclusion could be more plausible than that which Williams had drawn; but how should it be rendered certain?

which person or people

From this reading Walter Thetford, or some of his family, had possibly been witnesses of something, which, added to our previous knowledge, might strengthen or prolong that clue, one end of which seemed now to be put into our hands; but Thetford's father-in-law was the only one of his family, who, by seasonable flight from the city, had escaped the pestilence.

United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)

From this reading No conclusion could be more plausible than that which Williams had drawn; but how should it be rendered certain?

in the company of; together with

From this reading To him, who still resided in the country, I repaired with all speed, accompanied by Williams.

plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading Walter Thetford, or some of his family, had possibly been witnesses of something, which, added to our previous knowledge, might strengthen or prolong that clue, one end of which seemed now to be put into our hands; but Thetford's father-in-law was the only one of his family, who, by seasonable flight from the city, had escaped the pestilence.