Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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From this reading The will of the deceased persons made Andrew Zane full legatee of both estates, and left a life interest in the Queen Street house, and $2000 a year to "Agnes Wilt, my ward and housekeeper."

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

From this reading A reward was offered for Andrew Zane and the laborer.

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

From this reading The will of the deceased persons made Andrew Zane full legatee of both estates, and left a life interest in the Queen Street house, and $2000 a year to "Agnes Wilt, my ward and housekeeper."

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

From this reading The inquest was held, and the jury pronounced the double crime murder by persons unknown, but with strong suspicion resting on Andrew Zane and an unknown laborer, who had left Pettit's or Treaty Island, at night, in an open boat with William Zane and Sayler Rainey.

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

From this reading The inquest was held, and the jury pronounced the double crime murder by persons unknown, but with strong suspicion resting on Andrew Zane and an unknown laborer, who had left Pettit's or Treaty Island, at night, in an open boat with William Zane and Sayler Rainey.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland

From this reading The inquest was held, and the jury pronounced the double crime murder by persons unknown, but with strong suspicion resting on Andrew Zane and an unknown laborer, who had left Pettit's or Treaty Island, at night, in an open boat with William Zane and Sayler Rainey.

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

From this reading The executors of the Zane estate were named as Agnes Wilt, Rev. Silas Van de Lear, and Duff Salter.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The inquest was held, and the jury pronounced the double crime murder by persons unknown, but with strong suspicion resting on Andrew Zane and an unknown laborer, who had left Pettit's or Treaty Island, at night, in an open boat with William Zane and Sayler Rainey.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading The inquest was held, and the jury pronounced the double crime murder by persons unknown, but with strong suspicion resting on Andrew Zane and an unknown laborer, who had left Pettit's or Treaty Island, at night, in an open boat with William Zane and Sayler Rainey.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The will of the deceased persons made Andrew Zane full legatee of both estates, and left a life interest in the Queen Street house, and $2000 a year to "Agnes Wilt, my ward and housekeeper."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The inquest was held, and the jury pronounced the double crime murder by persons unknown, but with strong suspicion resting on Andrew Zane and an unknown laborer, who had left Pettit's or Treaty Island, at night, in an open boat with William Zane and Sayler Rainey.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The inquest was held, and the jury pronounced the double crime murder by persons unknown, but with strong suspicion resting on Andrew Zane and an unknown laborer, who had left Pettit's or Treaty Island, at night, in an open boat with William Zane and Sayler Rainey.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading The inquest was held, and the jury pronounced the double crime murder by persons unknown, but with strong suspicion resting on Andrew Zane and an unknown laborer, who had left Pettit's or Treaty Island, at night, in an open boat with William Zane and Sayler Rainey.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading The executors of the Zane estate were named as Agnes Wilt, Rev. Silas Van de Lear, and Duff Salter.

lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part

From this reading THE DEAF MAN.

someone who is no longer alive

From this reading The will of the deceased persons made Andrew Zane full legatee of both estates, and left a life interest in the Queen Street house, and $2000 a year to "Agnes Wilt, my ward and housekeeper."

increase twofold

From this reading The inquest was held, and the jury pronounced the double crime murder by persons unknown, but with strong suspicion resting on Andrew Zane and an unknown laborer, who had left Pettit's or Treaty Island, at night, in an open boat with William Zane and Sayler Rainey.

a stiff flour pudding steamed or boiled usually and containing e.g. currants and raisins and citron

From this reading The executors of the Zane estate were named as Agnes Wilt, Rev. Silas Van de Lear, and Duff Salter.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading The executors of the Zane estate were named as Agnes Wilt, Rev. Silas Van de Lear, and Duff Salter.

plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading The will of the deceased persons made Andrew Zane full legatee of both estates, and left a life interest in the Queen Street house, and $2000 a year to "Agnes Wilt, my ward and housekeeper."

plural of “executor” — a person appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of the will

From this reading The executors of the Zane estate were named as Agnes Wilt, Rev. Silas Van de Lear, and Duff Salter.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A reward was offered for Andrew Zane and the laborer.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The will of the deceased persons made Andrew Zane full legatee of both estates, and left a life interest in the Queen Street house, and $2000 a year to "Agnes Wilt, my ward and housekeeper."

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

From this reading The inquest was held, and the jury pronounced the double crime murder by persons unknown, but with strong suspicion resting on Andrew Zane and an unknown laborer, who had left Pettit's or Treaty Island, at night, in an open boat with William Zane and Sayler Rainey.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The inquest was held, and the jury pronounced the double crime murder by persons unknown, but with strong suspicion resting on Andrew Zane and an unknown laborer, who had left Pettit's or Treaty Island, at night, in an open boat with William Zane and Sayler Rainey.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The will of the deceased persons made Andrew Zane full legatee of both estates, and left a life interest in the Queen Street house, and $2000 a year to "Agnes Wilt, my ward and housekeeper."

a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household

From this reading The will of the deceased persons made Andrew Zane full legatee of both estates, and left a life interest in the Queen Street house, and $2000 a year to "Agnes Wilt, my ward and housekeeper."

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

From this reading The inquest was held, and the jury pronounced the double crime murder by persons unknown, but with strong suspicion resting on Andrew Zane and an unknown laborer, who had left Pettit's or Treaty Island, at night, in an open boat with William Zane and Sayler Rainey.

an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death

From this reading The inquest was held, and the jury pronounced the double crime murder by persons unknown, but with strong suspicion resting on Andrew Zane and an unknown laborer, who had left Pettit's or Treaty Island, at night, in an open boat with William Zane and Sayler Rainey.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The will of the deceased persons made Andrew Zane full legatee of both estates, and left a life interest in the Queen Street house, and $2000 a year to "Agnes Wilt, my ward and housekeeper."

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading The inquest was held, and the jury pronounced the double crime murder by persons unknown, but with strong suspicion resting on Andrew Zane and an unknown laborer, who had left Pettit's or Treaty Island, at night, in an open boat with William Zane and Sayler Rainey.

a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

From this reading The inquest was held, and the jury pronounced the double crime murder by persons unknown, but with strong suspicion resting on Andrew Zane and an unknown laborer, who had left Pettit's or Treaty Island, at night, in an open boat with William Zane and Sayler Rainey.

someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor

From this reading The inquest was held, and the jury pronounced the double crime murder by persons unknown, but with strong suspicion resting on Andrew Zane and an unknown laborer, who had left Pettit's or Treaty Island, at night, in an open boat with William Zane and Sayler Rainey.

British artist and writer of nonsense verse (1812-1888)

From this reading The executors of the Zane estate were named as Agnes Wilt, Rev. Silas Van de Lear, and Duff Salter.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The inquest was held, and the jury pronounced the double crime murder by persons unknown, but with strong suspicion resting on Andrew Zane and an unknown laborer, who had left Pettit's or Treaty Island, at night, in an open boat with William Zane and Sayler Rainey.

someone to whom a legacy is bequeathed

From this reading The will of the deceased persons made Andrew Zane full legatee of both estates, and left a life interest in the Queen Street house, and $2000 a year to "Agnes Wilt, my ward and housekeeper."

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The will of the deceased persons made Andrew Zane full legatee of both estates, and left a life interest in the Queen Street house, and $2000 a year to "Agnes Wilt, my ward and housekeeper."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The will of the deceased persons made Andrew Zane full legatee of both estates, and left a life interest in the Queen Street house, and $2000 a year to "Agnes Wilt, my ward and housekeeper."

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

From this reading THE DEAF MAN.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading The inquest was held, and the jury pronounced the double crime murder by persons unknown, but with strong suspicion resting on Andrew Zane and an unknown laborer, who had left Pettit's or Treaty Island, at night, in an open boat with William Zane and Sayler Rainey.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The will of the deceased persons made Andrew Zane full legatee of both estates, and left a life interest in the Queen Street house, and $2000 a year to "Agnes Wilt, my ward and housekeeper."

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The executors of the Zane estate were named as Agnes Wilt, Rev. Silas Van de Lear, and Duff Salter.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The inquest was held, and the jury pronounced the double crime murder by persons unknown, but with strong suspicion resting on Andrew Zane and an unknown laborer, who had left Pettit's or Treaty Island, at night, in an open boat with William Zane and Sayler Rainey.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The will of the deceased persons made Andrew Zane full legatee of both estates, and left a life interest in the Queen Street house, and $2000 a year to "Agnes Wilt, my ward and housekeeper."

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading A reward was offered for Andrew Zane and the laborer.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The inquest was held, and the jury pronounced the double crime murder by persons unknown, but with strong suspicion resting on Andrew Zane and an unknown laborer, who had left Pettit's or Treaty Island, at night, in an open boat with William Zane and Sayler Rainey.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The inquest was held, and the jury pronounced the double crime murder by persons unknown, but with strong suspicion resting on Andrew Zane and an unknown laborer, who had left Pettit's or Treaty Island, at night, in an open boat with William Zane and Sayler Rainey.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The inquest was held, and the jury pronounced the double crime murder by persons unknown, but with strong suspicion resting on Andrew Zane and an unknown laborer, who had left Pettit's or Treaty Island, at night, in an open boat with William Zane and Sayler Rainey.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading The inquest was held, and the jury pronounced the double crime murder by persons unknown, but with strong suspicion resting on Andrew Zane and an unknown laborer, who had left Pettit's or Treaty Island, at night, in an open boat with William Zane and Sayler Rainey.

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

From this reading The inquest was held, and the jury pronounced the double crime murder by persons unknown, but with strong suspicion resting on Andrew Zane and an unknown laborer, who had left Pettit's or Treaty Island, at night, in an open boat with William Zane and Sayler Rainey.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading The inquest was held, and the jury pronounced the double crime murder by persons unknown, but with strong suspicion resting on Andrew Zane and an unknown laborer, who had left Pettit's or Treaty Island, at night, in an open boat with William Zane and Sayler Rainey.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading The will of the deceased persons made Andrew Zane full legatee of both estates, and left a life interest in the Queen Street house, and $2000 a year to "Agnes Wilt, my ward and housekeeper."

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

From this reading The inquest was held, and the jury pronounced the double crime murder by persons unknown, but with strong suspicion resting on Andrew Zane and an unknown laborer, who had left Pettit's or Treaty Island, at night, in an open boat with William Zane and Sayler Rainey.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The inquest was held, and the jury pronounced the double crime murder by persons unknown, but with strong suspicion resting on Andrew Zane and an unknown laborer, who had left Pettit's or Treaty Island, at night, in an open boat with William Zane and Sayler Rainey.

increase the number of rotations per minute

From this reading The executors of the Zane estate were named as Agnes Wilt, Rev. Silas Van de Lear, and Duff Salter.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading A reward was offered for Andrew Zane and the laborer.

someone who uses salt to preserve meat or fish or other foods

From this reading The executors of the Zane estate were named as Agnes Wilt, Rev. Silas Van de Lear, and Duff Salter.

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

From this reading The inquest was held, and the jury pronounced the double crime murder by persons unknown, but with strong suspicion resting on Andrew Zane and an unknown laborer, who had left Pettit's or Treaty Island, at night, in an open boat with William Zane and Sayler Rainey.

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

From this reading The executors of the Zane estate were named as Agnes Wilt, Rev. Silas Van de Lear, and Duff Salter.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The will of the deceased persons made Andrew Zane full legatee of both estates, and left a life interest in the Queen Street house, and $2000 a year to "Agnes Wilt, my ward and housekeeper."

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The inquest was held, and the jury pronounced the double crime murder by persons unknown, but with strong suspicion resting on Andrew Zane and an unknown laborer, who had left Pettit's or Treaty Island, at night, in an open boat with William Zane and Sayler Rainey.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading The inquest was held, and the jury pronounced the double crime murder by persons unknown, but with strong suspicion resting on Andrew Zane and an unknown laborer, who had left Pettit's or Treaty Island, at night, in an open boat with William Zane and Sayler Rainey.

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

From this reading THE DEAF MAN.

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

From this reading The will of the deceased persons made Andrew Zane full legatee of both estates, and left a life interest in the Queen Street house, and $2000 a year to "Agnes Wilt, my ward and housekeeper."

a written agreement between two states or sovereigns

From this reading The inquest was held, and the jury pronounced the double crime murder by persons unknown, but with strong suspicion resting on Andrew Zane and an unknown laborer, who had left Pettit's or Treaty Island, at night, in an open boat with William Zane and Sayler Rainey.

not known

From this reading The inquest was held, and the jury pronounced the double crime murder by persons unknown, but with strong suspicion resting on Andrew Zane and an unknown laborer, who had left Pettit's or Treaty Island, at night, in an open boat with William Zane and Sayler Rainey.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading The executors of the Zane estate were named as Agnes Wilt, Rev. Silas Van de Lear, and Duff Salter.

a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

From this reading The will of the deceased persons made Andrew Zane full legatee of both estates, and left a life interest in the Queen Street house, and $2000 a year to "Agnes Wilt, my ward and housekeeper."

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

From this reading The inquest was held, and the jury pronounced the double crime murder by persons unknown, but with strong suspicion resting on Andrew Zane and an unknown laborer, who had left Pettit's or Treaty Island, at night, in an open boat with William Zane and Sayler Rainey.

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

From this reading The executors of the Zane estate were named as Agnes Wilt, Rev. Silas Van de Lear, and Duff Salter.

which person or people

From this reading The inquest was held, and the jury pronounced the double crime murder by persons unknown, but with strong suspicion resting on Andrew Zane and an unknown laborer, who had left Pettit's or Treaty Island, at night, in an open boat with William Zane and Sayler Rainey.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The will of the deceased persons made Andrew Zane full legatee of both estates, and left a life interest in the Queen Street house, and $2000 a year to "Agnes Wilt, my ward and housekeeper."

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

From this reading The inquest was held, and the jury pronounced the double crime murder by persons unknown, but with strong suspicion resting on Andrew Zane and an unknown laborer, who had left Pettit's or Treaty Island, at night, in an open boat with William Zane and Sayler Rainey.

an old form of “will”, used with “thou”

From this reading The will of the deceased persons made Andrew Zane full legatee of both estates, and left a life interest in the Queen Street house, and $2000 a year to "Agnes Wilt, my ward and housekeeper."

in the company of; together with

From this reading The inquest was held, and the jury pronounced the double crime murder by persons unknown, but with strong suspicion resting on Andrew Zane and an unknown laborer, who had left Pettit's or Treaty Island, at night, in an open boat with William Zane and Sayler Rainey.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The will of the deceased persons made Andrew Zane full legatee of both estates, and left a life interest in the Queen Street house, and $2000 a year to "Agnes Wilt, my ward and housekeeper."

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

From this reading The inquest was held, and the jury pronounced the double crime murder by persons unknown, but with strong suspicion resting on Andrew Zane and an unknown laborer, who had left Pettit's or Treaty Island, at night, in an open boat with William Zane and Sayler Rainey.