Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

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

From this reading "THERE IS A WORD WILL PRIAM TURN TO STONE."

(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 If this document were indeed genuine, as to all appearance it was, Valentine Hawkehurst and Charlotte Halliday had been married that morning; and the will and the policy of assurance deposited with Mr. Kaye the bill-discounter were so much waste-paper.

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

From this reading When the servant was gone, Mr. Sheldon sat down and examined the document she had given him.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading If this document were indeed genuine, as to all appearance it was, Valentine Hawkehurst and Charlotte Halliday had been married that morning; and the will and the policy of assurance deposited with Mr. Kaye the bill-discounter were so much waste-paper.

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

From this reading If this document were indeed genuine, as to all appearance it was, Valentine Hawkehurst and Charlotte Halliday had been married that morning; and the will and the policy of assurance deposited with Mr. Kaye the bill-discounter were so much waste-paper.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading If this document were indeed genuine, as to all appearance it was, Valentine Hawkehurst and Charlotte Halliday had been married that morning; and the will and the policy of assurance deposited with Mr. Kaye the bill-discounter were so much waste-paper.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A certified copy of the certificate of a marriage performed that morning at the church of St. Matthias-in-the-fields, Paddington, and duly witnessed by the registrar of that parish.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading If this document were indeed genuine, as to all appearance it was, Valentine Hawkehurst and Charlotte Halliday had been married that morning; and the will and the policy of assurance deposited with Mr. Kaye the bill-discounter were so much waste-paper.

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

From this reading If this document were indeed genuine, as to all appearance it was, Valentine Hawkehurst and Charlotte Halliday had been married that morning; and the will and the policy of assurance deposited with Mr. Kaye the bill-discounter were so much waste-paper.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A certified copy of the certificate of a marriage performed that morning at the church of St. Matthias-in-the-fields, Paddington, and duly witnessed by the registrar of that parish.

a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts

From this reading A certified copy of the certificate of a marriage performed that morning at the church of St. Matthias-in-the-fields, Paddington, and duly witnessed by the registrar of that parish.

endorsed authoritatively as having met certain requirements

From this reading A certified copy of the certificate of a marriage performed that morning at the church of St. Matthias-in-the-fields, Paddington, and duly witnessed by the registrar of that parish.

the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina

From this reading If this document were indeed genuine, as to all appearance it was, Valentine Hawkehurst and Charlotte Halliday had been married that morning; and the will and the policy of assurance deposited with Mr. Kaye the bill-discounter were so much waste-paper.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading A certified copy of the certificate of a marriage performed that morning at the church of St. Matthias-in-the-fields, Paddington, and duly witnessed by the registrar of that parish.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading A certified copy of the certificate of a marriage performed that morning at the church of St. Matthias-in-the-fields, Paddington, and duly witnessed by the registrar of that parish.

past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading If this document were indeed genuine, as to all appearance it was, Valentine Hawkehurst and Charlotte Halliday had been married that morning; and the will and the policy of assurance deposited with Mr. Kaye the bill-discounter were so much waste-paper.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading When the servant was gone, Mr. Sheldon sat down and examined the document she had given him.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading When the servant was gone, Mr. Sheldon sat down and examined the document she had given him.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading Yes, it was in due form.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading A certified copy of the certificate of a marriage performed that morning at the church of St. Matthias-in-the-fields, Paddington, and duly witnessed by the registrar of that parish.

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading When the servant was gone, Mr. Sheldon sat down and examined the document she had given him.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Yes, it was in due form.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading If this document were indeed genuine, as to all appearance it was, Valentine Hawkehurst and Charlotte Halliday had been married that morning; and the will and the policy of assurance deposited with Mr. Kaye the bill-discounter were so much waste-paper.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading When the servant was gone, Mr. Sheldon sat down and examined the document she had given him.

destroyed or killed

From this reading When the servant was gone, Mr. Sheldon sat down and examined the document she had given him.

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

From this reading When the servant was gone, Mr. Sheldon sat down and examined the document she had given him.

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

From this reading If this document were indeed genuine, as to all appearance it was, Valentine Hawkehurst and Charlotte Halliday had been married that morning; and the will and the policy of assurance deposited with Mr. Kaye the bill-discounter were so much waste-paper.

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

From this reading If this document were indeed genuine, as to all appearance it was, Valentine Hawkehurst and Charlotte Halliday had been married that morning; and the will and the policy of assurance deposited with Mr. Kaye the bill-discounter were so much waste-paper.

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

From this reading When the servant was gone, Mr. Sheldon sat down and examined the document she had given him.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If this document were indeed genuine, as to all appearance it was, Valentine Hawkehurst and Charlotte Halliday had been married that morning; and the will and the policy of assurance deposited with Mr. Kaye the bill-discounter were so much waste-paper.

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

From this reading Yes, it was in due form.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading If this document were indeed genuine, as to all appearance it was, Valentine Hawkehurst and Charlotte Halliday had been married that morning; and the will and the policy of assurance deposited with Mr. Kaye the bill-discounter were so much waste-paper.

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

From this reading "THERE IS A WORD WILL PRIAM TURN TO STONE."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Yes, it was in due form.

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

From this reading If this document were indeed genuine, as to all appearance it was, Valentine Hawkehurst and Charlotte Halliday had been married that morning; and the will and the policy of assurance deposited with Mr. Kaye the bill-discounter were so much waste-paper.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading A certified copy of the certificate of a marriage performed that morning at the church of St. Matthias-in-the-fields, Paddington, and duly witnessed by the registrar of that parish.

joined in matrimony

From this reading If this document were indeed genuine, as to all appearance it was, Valentine Hawkehurst and Charlotte Halliday had been married that morning; and the will and the policy of assurance deposited with Mr. Kaye the bill-discounter were so much waste-paper.

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

From this reading A certified copy of the certificate of a marriage performed that morning at the church of St. Matthias-in-the-fields, Paddington, and duly witnessed by the registrar of that parish.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A certified copy of the certificate of a marriage performed that morning at the church of St. Matthias-in-the-fields, Paddington, and duly witnessed by the registrar of that parish.

a form of address for a man

From this reading When the servant was gone, Mr. Sheldon sat down and examined the document she had given him.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading If this document were indeed genuine, as to all appearance it was, Valentine Hawkehurst and Charlotte Halliday had been married that morning; and the will and the policy of assurance deposited with Mr. Kaye the bill-discounter were so much waste-paper.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A certified copy of the certificate of a marriage performed that morning at the church of St. Matthias-in-the-fields, Paddington, and duly witnessed by the registrar of that parish.

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

From this reading A certified copy of the certificate of a marriage performed that morning at the church of St. Matthias-in-the-fields, Paddington, and duly witnessed by the registrar of that parish.

a local church community

From this reading A certified copy of the certificate of a marriage performed that morning at the church of St. Matthias-in-the-fields, Paddington, and duly witnessed by the registrar of that parish.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading A certified copy of the certificate of a marriage performed that morning at the church of St. Matthias-in-the-fields, Paddington, and duly witnessed by the registrar of that parish.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading If this document were indeed genuine, as to all appearance it was, Valentine Hawkehurst and Charlotte Halliday had been married that morning; and the will and the policy of assurance deposited with Mr. Kaye the bill-discounter were so much waste-paper.

(Greek mythology) the last king of Troy; father of Hector and Paris and Cassandra

From this reading "THERE IS A WORD WILL PRIAM TURN TO STONE."

a person employed to keep a record of the owners of stocks and bonds issued by the company

From this reading A certified copy of the certificate of a marriage performed that morning at the church of St. Matthias-in-the-fields, Paddington, and duly witnessed by the registrar of that parish.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading When the servant was gone, Mr. Sheldon sat down and examined the document she had given him.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading When the servant was gone, Mr. Sheldon sat down and examined the document she had given him.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When the servant was gone, Mr. Sheldon sat down and examined the document she had given him.

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

From this reading When the servant was gone, Mr. Sheldon sat down and examined the document she had given him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading If this document were indeed genuine, as to all appearance it was, Valentine Hawkehurst and Charlotte Halliday had been married that morning; and the will and the policy of assurance deposited with Mr. Kaye the bill-discounter were so much waste-paper.

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

From this reading A certified copy of the certificate of a marriage performed that morning at the church of St. Matthias-in-the-fields, Paddington, and duly witnessed by the registrar of that parish.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading "THERE IS A WORD WILL PRIAM TURN TO STONE."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A certified copy of the certificate of a marriage performed that morning at the church of St. Matthias-in-the-fields, Paddington, and duly witnessed by the registrar of that parish.

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

From this reading When the servant was gone, Mr. Sheldon sat down and examined the document she had given him.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "THERE IS A WORD WILL PRIAM TURN TO STONE."

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

From this reading If this document were indeed genuine, as to all appearance it was, Valentine Hawkehurst and Charlotte Halliday had been married that morning; and the will and the policy of assurance deposited with Mr. Kaye the bill-discounter were so much waste-paper.

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

From this reading "THERE IS A WORD WILL PRIAM TURN TO STONE."

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading "THERE IS A WORD WILL PRIAM TURN TO STONE."

a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day

From this reading If this document were indeed genuine, as to all appearance it was, Valentine Hawkehurst and Charlotte Halliday had been married that morning; and the will and the policy of assurance deposited with Mr. Kaye the bill-discounter were so much waste-paper.

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

From this reading When the servant was gone, Mr. Sheldon sat down and examined the document she had given him.

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

From this reading If this document were indeed genuine, as to all appearance it was, Valentine Hawkehurst and Charlotte Halliday had been married that morning; and the will and the policy of assurance deposited with Mr. Kaye the bill-discounter were so much waste-paper.

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

From this reading If this document were indeed genuine, as to all appearance it was, Valentine Hawkehurst and Charlotte Halliday had been married that morning; and the will and the policy of assurance deposited with Mr. Kaye the bill-discounter were so much waste-paper.

at the time that

From this reading When the servant was gone, Mr. Sheldon sat down and examined the document she had given him.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "THERE IS A WORD WILL PRIAM TURN TO STONE."

in the company of; together with

From this reading If this document were indeed genuine, as to all appearance it was, Valentine Hawkehurst and Charlotte Halliday had been married that morning; and the will and the policy of assurance deposited with Mr. Kaye the bill-discounter were so much waste-paper.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading A certified copy of the certificate of a marriage performed that morning at the church of St. Matthias-in-the-fields, Paddington, and duly witnessed by the registrar of that parish.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading "THERE IS A WORD WILL PRIAM TURN TO STONE."

an affirmative

From this reading Yes, it was in due form.