Chapter VII

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

From this reading _A jury sits on the body of Skinwell.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading The men composing this jury were such ignorant louts, that Doctor Rowel, on being called before them, soon succeeded in so far mystifying their perceptions, that they unanimously determined it to be quite useless to call any other witnesses than one or two of those who saw the accident.

third-person singular of “advise” — give advice to

From this reading Colin advises Fanny Woodruff upon a subject of some importance._ A coroner's jury was summoned to hold an inquest at the tavern at Bramleigh, on the body of Mr. Skinwell.

later than; following

From this reading Fanny remained outside during the deliberation, and, though it was once or twice suggested that her evidence might prove important, the Coroner peremptorily refused to listen to it, and especially as Doctor Rowel took the liberty of hinting that any statement which she might make could not prove of the least value after his own lucid and professional exposition of the state of the deceased on his being brought home.

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

From this reading Colin advises Fanny Woodruff upon a subject of some importance._ A coroner's jury was summoned to hold an inquest at the tavern at Bramleigh, on the body of Mr. Skinwell.

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

From this reading The coroner himself was an indolent and superficial person, and, under pretence of having other inquests to hold a few miles off, seemed anxious to hurry the present inquiry to a conclusion.

eagerly desirous

From this reading The coroner himself was an indolent and superficial person, and, under pretence of having other inquests to hold a few miles off, seemed anxious to hurry the present inquiry to a conclusion.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The men composing this jury were such ignorant louts, that Doctor Rowel, on being called before them, soon succeeded in so far mystifying their perceptions, that they unanimously determined it to be quite useless to call any other witnesses than one or two of those who saw the accident.

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

From this reading Fanny remained outside during the deliberation, and, though it was once or twice suggested that her evidence might prove important, the Coroner peremptorily refused to listen to it, and especially as Doctor Rowel took the liberty of hinting that any statement which she might make could not prove of the least value after his own lucid and professional exposition of the state of the deceased on his being brought home.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Colin advises Fanny Woodruff upon a subject of some importance._ A coroner's jury was summoned to hold an inquest at the tavern at Bramleigh, on the body of Mr. Skinwell.

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

From this reading The men composing this jury were such ignorant louts, that Doctor Rowel, on being called before them, soon succeeded in so far mystifying their perceptions, that they unanimously determined it to be quite useless to call any other witnesses than one or two of those who saw the accident.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The men composing this jury were such ignorant louts, that Doctor Rowel, on being called before them, soon succeeded in so far mystifying their perceptions, that they unanimously determined it to be quite useless to call any other witnesses than one or two of those who saw the accident.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The men composing this jury were such ignorant louts, that Doctor Rowel, on being called before them, soon succeeded in so far mystifying their perceptions, that they unanimously determined it to be quite useless to call any other witnesses than one or two of those who saw the accident.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading _A jury sits on the body of Skinwell.

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From this reading Colin advises Fanny Woodruff upon a subject of some importance._ A coroner's jury was summoned to hold an inquest at the tavern at Bramleigh, on the body of Mr. Skinwell.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Fanny remained outside during the deliberation, and, though it was once or twice suggested that her evidence might prove important, the Coroner peremptorily refused to listen to it, and especially as Doctor Rowel took the liberty of hinting that any statement which she might make could not prove of the least value after his own lucid and professional exposition of the state of the deceased on his being brought home.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The men composing this jury were such ignorant louts, that Doctor Rowel, on being called before them, soon succeeded in so far mystifying their perceptions, that they unanimously determined it to be quite useless to call any other witnesses than one or two of those who saw the accident.

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

From this reading The men composing this jury were such ignorant louts, that Doctor Rowel, on being called before them, soon succeeded in so far mystifying their perceptions, that they unanimously determined it to be quite useless to call any other witnesses than one or two of those who saw the accident.

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From this reading Colin advises Fanny Woodruff upon a subject of some importance._ A coroner's jury was summoned to hold an inquest at the tavern at Bramleigh, on the body of Mr. Skinwell.

the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole

From this reading The men composing this jury were such ignorant louts, that Doctor Rowel, on being called before them, soon succeeded in so far mystifying their perceptions, that they unanimously determined it to be quite useless to call any other witnesses than one or two of those who saw the accident.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading The coroner himself was an indolent and superficial person, and, under pretence of having other inquests to hold a few miles off, seemed anxious to hurry the present inquiry to a conclusion.

a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes

From this reading The coroner himself was an indolent and superficial person, and, under pretence of having other inquests to hold a few miles off, seemed anxious to hurry the present inquiry to a conclusion.

possessive form of “coroner” — a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes

From this reading Colin advises Fanny Woodruff upon a subject of some importance._ A coroner's jury was summoned to hold an inquest at the tavern at Bramleigh, on the body of Mr. Skinwell.

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

From this reading Fanny remained outside during the deliberation, and, though it was once or twice suggested that her evidence might prove important, the Coroner peremptorily refused to listen to it, and especially as Doctor Rowel took the liberty of hinting that any statement which she might make could not prove of the least value after his own lucid and professional exposition of the state of the deceased on his being brought home.

someone who is no longer alive

From this reading Fanny remained outside during the deliberation, and, though it was once or twice suggested that her evidence might prove important, the Coroner peremptorily refused to listen to it, and especially as Doctor Rowel took the liberty of hinting that any statement which she might make could not prove of the least value after his own lucid and professional exposition of the state of the deceased on his being brought home.

(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question

From this reading Fanny remained outside during the deliberation, and, though it was once or twice suggested that her evidence might prove important, the Coroner peremptorily refused to listen to it, and especially as Doctor Rowel took the liberty of hinting that any statement which she might make could not prove of the least value after his own lucid and professional exposition of the state of the deceased on his being brought home.

characterized by great determination

From this reading The men composing this jury were such ignorant louts, that Doctor Rowel, on being called before them, soon succeeded in so far mystifying their perceptions, that they unanimously determined it to be quite useless to call any other witnesses than one or two of those who saw the accident.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The men composing this jury were such ignorant louts, that Doctor Rowel, on being called before them, soon succeeded in so far mystifying their perceptions, that they unanimously determined it to be quite useless to call any other witnesses than one or two of those who saw the accident.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Fanny remained outside during the deliberation, and, though it was once or twice suggested that her evidence might prove important, the Coroner peremptorily refused to listen to it, and especially as Doctor Rowel took the liberty of hinting that any statement which she might make could not prove of the least value after his own lucid and professional exposition of the state of the deceased on his being brought home.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Fanny remained outside during the deliberation, and, though it was once or twice suggested that her evidence might prove important, the Coroner peremptorily refused to listen to it, and especially as Doctor Rowel took the liberty of hinting that any statement which she might make could not prove of the least value after his own lucid and professional exposition of the state of the deceased on his being brought home.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Fanny remained outside during the deliberation, and, though it was once or twice suggested that her evidence might prove important, the Coroner peremptorily refused to listen to it, and especially as Doctor Rowel took the liberty of hinting that any statement which she might make could not prove of the least value after his own lucid and professional exposition of the state of the deceased on his being brought home.

a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic

From this reading Fanny remained outside during the deliberation, and, though it was once or twice suggested that her evidence might prove important, the Coroner peremptorily refused to listen to it, and especially as Doctor Rowel took the liberty of hinting that any statement which she might make could not prove of the least value after his own lucid and professional exposition of the state of the deceased on his being brought home.

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading Colin advises Fanny Woodruff upon a subject of some importance._ A coroner's jury was summoned to hold an inquest at the tavern at Bramleigh, on the body of Mr. Skinwell.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The men composing this jury were such ignorant louts, that Doctor Rowel, on being called before them, soon succeeded in so far mystifying their perceptions, that they unanimously determined it to be quite useless to call any other witnesses than one or two of those who saw the accident.

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

From this reading The coroner himself was an indolent and superficial person, and, under pretence of having other inquests to hold a few miles off, seemed anxious to hurry the present inquiry to a conclusion.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The coroner himself was an indolent and superficial person, and, under pretence of having other inquests to hold a few miles off, seemed anxious to hurry the present inquiry to a conclusion.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Fanny remained outside during the deliberation, and, though it was once or twice suggested that her evidence might prove important, the Coroner peremptorily refused to listen to it, and especially as Doctor Rowel took the liberty of hinting that any statement which she might make could not prove of the least value after his own lucid and professional exposition of the state of the deceased on his being brought home.

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

From this reading The coroner himself was an indolent and superficial person, and, under pretence of having other inquests to hold a few miles off, seemed anxious to hurry the present inquiry to a conclusion.

-ing form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint

From this reading Fanny remained outside during the deliberation, and, though it was once or twice suggested that her evidence might prove important, the Coroner peremptorily refused to listen to it, and especially as Doctor Rowel took the liberty of hinting that any statement which she might make could not prove of the least value after his own lucid and professional exposition of the state of the deceased on his being brought home.

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

From this reading Fanny remained outside during the deliberation, and, though it was once or twice suggested that her evidence might prove important, the Coroner peremptorily refused to listen to it, and especially as Doctor Rowel took the liberty of hinting that any statement which she might make could not prove of the least value after his own lucid and professional exposition of the state of the deceased on his being brought home.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Colin advises Fanny Woodruff upon a subject of some importance._ A coroner's jury was summoned to hold an inquest at the tavern at Bramleigh, on the body of Mr. Skinwell.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Fanny remained outside during the deliberation, and, though it was once or twice suggested that her evidence might prove important, the Coroner peremptorily refused to listen to it, and especially as Doctor Rowel took the liberty of hinting that any statement which she might make could not prove of the least value after his own lucid and professional exposition of the state of the deceased on his being brought home.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading The coroner himself was an indolent and superficial person, and, under pretence of having other inquests to hold a few miles off, seemed anxious to hurry the present inquiry to a conclusion.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading The men composing this jury were such ignorant louts, that Doctor Rowel, on being called before them, soon succeeded in so far mystifying their perceptions, that they unanimously determined it to be quite useless to call any other witnesses than one or two of those who saw the accident.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading Colin advises Fanny Woodruff upon a subject of some importance._ A coroner's jury was summoned to hold an inquest at the tavern at Bramleigh, on the body of Mr. Skinwell.

of great significance or value

From this reading Fanny remained outside during the deliberation, and, though it was once or twice suggested that her evidence might prove important, the Coroner peremptorily refused to listen to it, and especially as Doctor Rowel took the liberty of hinting that any statement which she might make could not prove of the least value after his own lucid and professional exposition of the state of the deceased on his being brought home.

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

From this reading The men composing this jury were such ignorant louts, that Doctor Rowel, on being called before them, soon succeeded in so far mystifying their perceptions, that they unanimously determined it to be quite useless to call any other witnesses than one or two of those who saw the accident.

disinclined to work or exertion

From this reading The coroner himself was an indolent and superficial person, and, under pretence of having other inquests to hold a few miles off, seemed anxious to hurry the present inquiry to a conclusion.

an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death

From this reading Colin advises Fanny Woodruff upon a subject of some importance._ A coroner's jury was summoned to hold an inquest at the tavern at Bramleigh, on the body of Mr. Skinwell.

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From this reading The coroner himself was an indolent and superficial person, and, under pretence of having other inquests to hold a few miles off, seemed anxious to hurry the present inquiry to a conclusion.

a search for knowledge

From this reading The coroner himself was an indolent and superficial person, and, under pretence of having other inquests to hold a few miles off, seemed anxious to hurry the present inquiry to a conclusion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The men composing this jury were such ignorant louts, that Doctor Rowel, on being called before them, soon succeeded in so far mystifying their perceptions, that they unanimously determined it to be quite useless to call any other witnesses than one or two of those who saw the accident.

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

From this reading _A jury sits on the body of Skinwell.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Fanny remained outside during the deliberation, and, though it was once or twice suggested that her evidence might prove important, the Coroner peremptorily refused to listen to it, and especially as Doctor Rowel took the liberty of hinting that any statement which she might make could not prove of the least value after his own lucid and professional exposition of the state of the deceased on his being brought home.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading Fanny remained outside during the deliberation, and, though it was once or twice suggested that her evidence might prove important, the Coroner peremptorily refused to listen to it, and especially as Doctor Rowel took the liberty of hinting that any statement which she might make could not prove of the least value after his own lucid and professional exposition of the state of the deceased on his being brought home.

hear with intention

From this reading Fanny remained outside during the deliberation, and, though it was once or twice suggested that her evidence might prove important, the Coroner peremptorily refused to listen to it, and especially as Doctor Rowel took the liberty of hinting that any statement which she might make could not prove of the least value after his own lucid and professional exposition of the state of the deceased on his being brought home.

plural of “lout” — an awkward stupid person

From this reading The men composing this jury were such ignorant louts, that Doctor Rowel, on being called before them, soon succeeded in so far mystifying their perceptions, that they unanimously determined it to be quite useless to call any other witnesses than one or two of those who saw the accident.

(of language) transparently clear; easily understandable

From this reading Fanny remained outside during the deliberation, and, though it was once or twice suggested that her evidence might prove important, the Coroner peremptorily refused to listen to it, and especially as Doctor Rowel took the liberty of hinting that any statement which she might make could not prove of the least value after his own lucid and professional exposition of the state of the deceased on his being brought home.

engage in

From this reading Fanny remained outside during the deliberation, and, though it was once or twice suggested that her evidence might prove important, the Coroner peremptorily refused to listen to it, and especially as Doctor Rowel took the liberty of hinting that any statement which she might make could not prove of the least value after his own lucid and professional exposition of the state of the deceased on his being brought home.

the force of workers available

From this reading The men composing this jury were such ignorant louts, that Doctor Rowel, on being called before them, soon succeeded in so far mystifying their perceptions, that they unanimously determined it to be quite useless to call any other witnesses than one or two of those who saw the accident.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Fanny remained outside during the deliberation, and, though it was once or twice suggested that her evidence might prove important, the Coroner peremptorily refused to listen to it, and especially as Doctor Rowel took the liberty of hinting that any statement which she might make could not prove of the least value after his own lucid and professional exposition of the state of the deceased on his being brought home.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading The coroner himself was an indolent and superficial person, and, under pretence of having other inquests to hold a few miles off, seemed anxious to hurry the present inquiry to a conclusion.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Colin advises Fanny Woodruff upon a subject of some importance._ A coroner's jury was summoned to hold an inquest at the tavern at Bramleigh, on the body of Mr. Skinwell.

of an obscure nature

From this reading The men composing this jury were such ignorant louts, that Doctor Rowel, on being called before them, soon succeeded in so far mystifying their perceptions, that they unanimously determined it to be quite useless to call any other witnesses than one or two of those who saw the accident.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Fanny remained outside during the deliberation, and, though it was once or twice suggested that her evidence might prove important, the Coroner peremptorily refused to listen to it, and especially as Doctor Rowel took the liberty of hinting that any statement which she might make could not prove of the least value after his own lucid and professional exposition of the state of the deceased on his being brought home.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _A jury sits on the body of Skinwell.

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

From this reading The coroner himself was an indolent and superficial person, and, under pretence of having other inquests to hold a few miles off, seemed anxious to hurry the present inquiry to a conclusion.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _A jury sits on the body of Skinwell.

on one occasion

From this reading Fanny remained outside during the deliberation, and, though it was once or twice suggested that her evidence might prove important, the Coroner peremptorily refused to listen to it, and especially as Doctor Rowel took the liberty of hinting that any statement which she might make could not prove of the least value after his own lucid and professional exposition of the state of the deceased on his being brought home.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The men composing this jury were such ignorant louts, that Doctor Rowel, on being called before them, soon succeeded in so far mystifying their perceptions, that they unanimously determined it to be quite useless to call any other witnesses than one or two of those who saw the accident.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The men composing this jury were such ignorant louts, that Doctor Rowel, on being called before them, soon succeeded in so far mystifying their perceptions, that they unanimously determined it to be quite useless to call any other witnesses than one or two of those who saw the accident.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The men composing this jury were such ignorant louts, that Doctor Rowel, on being called before them, soon succeeded in so far mystifying their perceptions, that they unanimously determined it to be quite useless to call any other witnesses than one or two of those who saw the accident.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Fanny remained outside during the deliberation, and, though it was once or twice suggested that her evidence might prove important, the Coroner peremptorily refused to listen to it, and especially as Doctor Rowel took the liberty of hinting that any statement which she might make could not prove of the least value after his own lucid and professional exposition of the state of the deceased on his being brought home.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Fanny remained outside during the deliberation, and, though it was once or twice suggested that her evidence might prove important, the Coroner peremptorily refused to listen to it, and especially as Doctor Rowel took the liberty of hinting that any statement which she might make could not prove of the least value after his own lucid and professional exposition of the state of the deceased on his being brought home.

plural of “perception” — the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept

From this reading The men composing this jury were such ignorant louts, that Doctor Rowel, on being called before them, soon succeeded in so far mystifying their perceptions, that they unanimously determined it to be quite useless to call any other witnesses than one or two of those who saw the accident.

in an imperative and commanding manner

From this reading Fanny remained outside during the deliberation, and, though it was once or twice suggested that her evidence might prove important, the Coroner peremptorily refused to listen to it, and especially as Doctor Rowel took the liberty of hinting that any statement which she might make could not prove of the least value after his own lucid and professional exposition of the state of the deceased on his being brought home.

a human being

From this reading The coroner himself was an indolent and superficial person, and, under pretence of having other inquests to hold a few miles off, seemed anxious to hurry the present inquiry to a conclusion.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The coroner himself was an indolent and superficial person, and, under pretence of having other inquests to hold a few miles off, seemed anxious to hurry the present inquiry to a conclusion.

a false or unsupportable quality

From this reading The coroner himself was an indolent and superficial person, and, under pretence of having other inquests to hold a few miles off, seemed anxious to hurry the present inquiry to a conclusion.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading Fanny remained outside during the deliberation, and, though it was once or twice suggested that her evidence might prove important, the Coroner peremptorily refused to listen to it, and especially as Doctor Rowel took the liberty of hinting that any statement which she might make could not prove of the least value after his own lucid and professional exposition of the state of the deceased on his being brought home.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading Fanny remained outside during the deliberation, and, though it was once or twice suggested that her evidence might prove important, the Coroner peremptorily refused to listen to it, and especially as Doctor Rowel took the liberty of hinting that any statement which she might make could not prove of the least value after his own lucid and professional exposition of the state of the deceased on his being brought home.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The men composing this jury were such ignorant louts, that Doctor Rowel, on being called before them, soon succeeded in so far mystifying their perceptions, that they unanimously determined it to be quite useless to call any other witnesses than one or two of those who saw the accident.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Fanny remained outside during the deliberation, and, though it was once or twice suggested that her evidence might prove important, the Coroner peremptorily refused to listen to it, and especially as Doctor Rowel took the liberty of hinting that any statement which she might make could not prove of the least value after his own lucid and professional exposition of the state of the deceased on his being brought home.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Fanny remained outside during the deliberation, and, though it was once or twice suggested that her evidence might prove important, the Coroner peremptorily refused to listen to it, and especially as Doctor Rowel took the liberty of hinting that any statement which she might make could not prove of the least value after his own lucid and professional exposition of the state of the deceased on his being brought home.

a small spiked wheel at the end of a spur

From this reading The men composing this jury were such ignorant louts, that Doctor Rowel, on being called before them, soon succeeded in so far mystifying their perceptions, that they unanimously determined it to be quite useless to call any other witnesses than one or two of those who saw the accident.

cut with a saw

From this reading The men composing this jury were such ignorant louts, that Doctor Rowel, on being called before them, soon succeeded in so far mystifying their perceptions, that they unanimously determined it to be quite useless to call any other witnesses than one or two of those who saw the accident.

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

From this reading The coroner himself was an indolent and superficial person, and, under pretence of having other inquests to hold a few miles off, seemed anxious to hurry the present inquiry to a conclusion.

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

From this reading Fanny remained outside during the deliberation, and, though it was once or twice suggested that her evidence might prove important, the Coroner peremptorily refused to listen to it, and especially as Doctor Rowel took the liberty of hinting that any statement which she might make could not prove of the least value after his own lucid and professional exposition of the state of the deceased on his being brought home.

third-person singular of “sit” — be seated

From this reading _A jury sits on the body of Skinwell.

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From this reading _A jury sits on the body of Skinwell.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The men composing this jury were such ignorant louts, that Doctor Rowel, on being called before them, soon succeeded in so far mystifying their perceptions, that they unanimously determined it to be quite useless to call any other witnesses than one or two of those who saw the accident.

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

From this reading Colin advises Fanny Woodruff upon a subject of some importance._ A coroner's jury was summoned to hold an inquest at the tavern at Bramleigh, on the body of Mr. Skinwell.

in the near future

From this reading The men composing this jury were such ignorant louts, that Doctor Rowel, on being called before them, soon succeeded in so far mystifying their perceptions, that they unanimously determined it to be quite useless to call any other witnesses than one or two of those who saw the accident.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Fanny remained outside during the deliberation, and, though it was once or twice suggested that her evidence might prove important, the Coroner peremptorily refused to listen to it, and especially as Doctor Rowel took the liberty of hinting that any statement which she might make could not prove of the least value after his own lucid and professional exposition of the state of the deceased on his being brought home.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading Fanny remained outside during the deliberation, and, though it was once or twice suggested that her evidence might prove important, the Coroner peremptorily refused to listen to it, and especially as Doctor Rowel took the liberty of hinting that any statement which she might make could not prove of the least value after his own lucid and professional exposition of the state of the deceased on his being brought home.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Colin advises Fanny Woodruff upon a subject of some importance._ A coroner's jury was summoned to hold an inquest at the tavern at Bramleigh, on the body of Mr. Skinwell.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading The men composing this jury were such ignorant louts, that Doctor Rowel, on being called before them, soon succeeded in so far mystifying their perceptions, that they unanimously determined it to be quite useless to call any other witnesses than one or two of those who saw the accident.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The men composing this jury were such ignorant louts, that Doctor Rowel, on being called before them, soon succeeded in so far mystifying their perceptions, that they unanimously determined it to be quite useless to call any other witnesses than one or two of those who saw the accident.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Fanny remained outside during the deliberation, and, though it was once or twice suggested that her evidence might prove important, the Coroner peremptorily refused to listen to it, and especially as Doctor Rowel took the liberty of hinting that any statement which she might make could not prove of the least value after his own lucid and professional exposition of the state of the deceased on his being brought home.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading Colin advises Fanny Woodruff upon a subject of some importance._ A coroner's jury was summoned to hold an inquest at the tavern at Bramleigh, on the body of Mr. Skinwell.

concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually

From this reading The coroner himself was an indolent and superficial person, and, under pretence of having other inquests to hold a few miles off, seemed anxious to hurry the present inquiry to a conclusion.

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

From this reading Colin advises Fanny Woodruff upon a subject of some importance._ A coroner's jury was summoned to hold an inquest at the tavern at Bramleigh, on the body of Mr. Skinwell.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The men composing this jury were such ignorant louts, that Doctor Rowel, on being called before them, soon succeeded in so far mystifying their perceptions, that they unanimously determined it to be quite useless to call any other witnesses than one or two of those who saw the accident.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The men composing this jury were such ignorant louts, that Doctor Rowel, on being called before them, soon succeeded in so far mystifying their perceptions, that they unanimously determined it to be quite useless to call any other witnesses than one or two of those who saw the accident.

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

From this reading _A jury sits on the body of Skinwell.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The men composing this jury were such ignorant louts, that Doctor Rowel, on being called before them, soon succeeded in so far mystifying their perceptions, that they unanimously determined it to be quite useless to call any other witnesses than one or two of those who saw the accident.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The men composing this jury were such ignorant louts, that Doctor Rowel, on being called before them, soon succeeded in so far mystifying their perceptions, that they unanimously determined it to be quite useless to call any other witnesses than one or two of those who saw the accident.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The men composing this jury were such ignorant louts, that Doctor Rowel, on being called before them, soon succeeded in so far mystifying their perceptions, that they unanimously determined it to be quite useless to call any other witnesses than one or two of those who saw the accident.

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

From this reading The men composing this jury were such ignorant louts, that Doctor Rowel, on being called before them, soon succeeded in so far mystifying their perceptions, that they unanimously determined it to be quite useless to call any other witnesses than one or two of those who saw the accident.

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

From this reading The men composing this jury were such ignorant louts, that Doctor Rowel, on being called before them, soon succeeded in so far mystifying their perceptions, that they unanimously determined it to be quite useless to call any other witnesses than one or two of those who saw the accident.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Fanny remained outside during the deliberation, and, though it was once or twice suggested that her evidence might prove important, the Coroner peremptorily refused to listen to it, and especially as Doctor Rowel took the liberty of hinting that any statement which she might make could not prove of the least value after his own lucid and professional exposition of the state of the deceased on his being brought home.

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

From this reading Colin advises Fanny Woodruff upon a subject of some importance._ A coroner's jury was summoned to hold an inquest at the tavern at Bramleigh, on the body of Mr. Skinwell.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Fanny remained outside during the deliberation, and, though it was once or twice suggested that her evidence might prove important, the Coroner peremptorily refused to listen to it, and especially as Doctor Rowel took the liberty of hinting that any statement which she might make could not prove of the least value after his own lucid and professional exposition of the state of the deceased on his being brought home.

two times

From this reading Fanny remained outside during the deliberation, and, though it was once or twice suggested that her evidence might prove important, the Coroner peremptorily refused to listen to it, and especially as Doctor Rowel took the liberty of hinting that any statement which she might make could not prove of the least value after his own lucid and professional exposition of the state of the deceased on his being brought home.

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

From this reading The men composing this jury were such ignorant louts, that Doctor Rowel, on being called before them, soon succeeded in so far mystifying their perceptions, that they unanimously determined it to be quite useless to call any other witnesses than one or two of those who saw the accident.

of one mind; without dissent

From this reading The men composing this jury were such ignorant louts, that Doctor Rowel, on being called before them, soon succeeded in so far mystifying their perceptions, that they unanimously determined it to be quite useless to call any other witnesses than one or two of those who saw the accident.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The coroner himself was an indolent and superficial person, and, under pretence of having other inquests to hold a few miles off, seemed anxious to hurry the present inquiry to a conclusion.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Colin advises Fanny Woodruff upon a subject of some importance._ A coroner's jury was summoned to hold an inquest at the tavern at Bramleigh, on the body of Mr. Skinwell.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading The men composing this jury were such ignorant louts, that Doctor Rowel, on being called before them, soon succeeded in so far mystifying their perceptions, that they unanimously determined it to be quite useless to call any other witnesses than one or two of those who saw the accident.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading Fanny remained outside during the deliberation, and, though it was once or twice suggested that her evidence might prove important, the Coroner peremptorily refused to listen to it, and especially as Doctor Rowel took the liberty of hinting that any statement which she might make could not prove of the least value after his own lucid and professional exposition of the state of the deceased on his being brought home.

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

From this reading Colin advises Fanny Woodruff upon a subject of some importance._ A coroner's jury was summoned to hold an inquest at the tavern at Bramleigh, on the body of Mr. Skinwell.

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

From this reading The men composing this jury were such ignorant louts, that Doctor Rowel, on being called before them, soon succeeded in so far mystifying their perceptions, that they unanimously determined it to be quite useless to call any other witnesses than one or two of those who saw the accident.

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

From this reading Fanny remained outside during the deliberation, and, though it was once or twice suggested that her evidence might prove important, the Coroner peremptorily refused to listen to it, and especially as Doctor Rowel took the liberty of hinting that any statement which she might make could not prove of the least value after his own lucid and professional exposition of the state of the deceased on his being brought home.

which person or people

From this reading The men composing this jury were such ignorant louts, that Doctor Rowel, on being called before them, soon succeeded in so far mystifying their perceptions, that they unanimously determined it to be quite useless to call any other witnesses than one or two of those who saw the accident.

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

From this reading The men composing this jury were such ignorant louts, that Doctor Rowel, on being called before them, soon succeeded in so far mystifying their perceptions, that they unanimously determined it to be quite useless to call any other witnesses than one or two of those who saw the accident.

Old World fragrant stoloniferous perennial having small white flowers and narrow leaves used as flavoring and in sachets; widely cultivated as a ground cover; in some classifications placed in genus Asperula

From this reading Colin advises Fanny Woodruff upon a subject of some importance._ A coroner's jury was summoned to hold an inquest at the tavern at Bramleigh, on the body of Mr. Skinwell.