Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

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

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

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

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

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

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Then he took his leave and went back to Carmarthen.

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

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading It will be well, however, that some steps should be taken, and nothing can be done till the will has been read."

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

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

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

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "Of course," said he, in the presence of the two cousins, "my reading the document will give it no force.

plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading "Of course," said he, in the presence of the two cousins, "my reading the document will give it no force.

the specified day of the month

From this reading Of those found, the last in date will be good--until one later be found.

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

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading It will be well, however, that some steps should be taken, and nothing can be done till the will has been read."

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading "Of course," said he, in the presence of the two cousins, "my reading the document will give it no force.

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

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

set up or found

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "Of course," said he, in the presence of the two cousins, "my reading the document will give it no force.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Of those found, the last in date will be good--until one later be found.

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

From this reading It will be well, however, that some steps should be taken, and nothing can be done till the will has been read."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

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

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

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

From this reading Then he took his leave and went back to Carmarthen.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It will be well, however, that some steps should be taken, and nothing can be done till the will has been read."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

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

From this reading "Of course," said he, in the presence of the two cousins, "my reading the document will give it no force.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

immediately past

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Of those found, the last in date will be good--until one later be found.

go away from a place

From this reading Then he took his leave and went back to Carmarthen.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

the force of workers available

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Of course," said he, in the presence of the two cousins, "my reading the document will give it no force.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

not any; not one

From this reading "Of course," said he, in the presence of the two cousins, "my reading the document will give it no force.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading It will be well, however, that some steps should be taken, and nothing can be done till the will has been read."

according to the clock

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Of course," said he, in the presence of the two cousins, "my reading the document will give it no force.

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

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading "Of course," said he, in the presence of the two cousins, "my reading the document will give it no force.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading "Of course," said he, in the presence of the two cousins, "my reading the document will give it no force.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Of course," said he, in the presence of the two cousins, "my reading the document will give it no force.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

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

From this reading It will be well, however, that some steps should be taken, and nothing can be done till the will has been read."

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

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading It will be well, however, that some steps should be taken, and nothing can be done till the will has been read."

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading It will be well, however, that some steps should be taken, and nothing can be done till the will has been read."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

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

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

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

From this reading Of those found, the last in date will be good--until one later be found.

up to a particular time

From this reading It will be well, however, that some steps should be taken, and nothing can be done till the will has been read."

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

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Then he took his leave and went back to Carmarthen.

the third day of the week; the second working day

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

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

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

up to a particular time

From this reading Of those found, the last in date will be good--until one later be found.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

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

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

the fourth day of the week; the third working day

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It will be well, however, that some steps should be taken, and nothing can be done till the will has been read."

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Then he took his leave and went back to Carmarthen.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Looking for the Will The search was carried on up to nine o'clock that evening, and then Mr Apjohn returned to Carmarthen, explaining that he would send out two men to continue the work on the Tuesday, and that he would come out again on the Wednesday to read whatever might then be regarded as the old Squire's will,--the last prepared document if it could be found, and the former one should the search have been unsuccessful.