Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

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From this reading _Note 1._ In a study of the plot, too long to insert here, this new character of the steward is introduced and described.

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

From this reading _Note 1._ In a study of the plot, too long to insert here, this new character of the steward is introduced and described.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading Of course, the latter are not aware that the steward is acting in Grimshawe’s interest, and therefore in deadly opposition to their own.

later than; following

From this reading It must suffice to say, in this place, that he was intimately connected with Dr. Grimshawe, who had resuscitated him after he had been hanged, and had thus gained his gratitude and secured his implicit obedience to his wishes, even twenty years after his (Grimshawe’s) death.

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

From this reading _Note 1._ In a study of the plot, too long to insert here, this new character of the steward is introduced and described.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Precisely what the steward’s mission in life was, will appear here-after.

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

From this reading Of course, the latter are not aware that the steward is acting in Grimshawe’s interest, and therefore in deadly opposition to their own.

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

From this reading The use the Doctor made of him was to establish him in Braithwaite Hall as the perpetual confidential servant of the owners thereof.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Of course, the latter are not aware that the steward is acting in Grimshawe’s interest, and therefore in deadly opposition to their own.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It must suffice to say, in this place, that he was intimately connected with Dr. Grimshawe, who had resuscitated him after he had been hanged, and had thus gained his gratitude and secured his implicit obedience to his wishes, even twenty years after his (Grimshawe’s) death.

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From this reading The use the Doctor made of him was to establish him in Braithwaite Hall as the perpetual confidential servant of the owners thereof.

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

From this reading _Note 1._ In a study of the plot, too long to insert here, this new character of the steward is introduced and described.

entrusted with private information and the confidence of another

From this reading The use the Doctor made of him was to establish him in Braithwaite Hall as the perpetual confidential servant of the owners thereof.

being joined in close association

From this reading It must suffice to say, in this place, that he was intimately connected with Dr. Grimshawe, who had resuscitated him after he had been hanged, and had thus gained his gratitude and secured his implicit obedience to his wishes, even twenty years after his (Grimshawe’s) death.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course, the latter are not aware that the steward is acting in Grimshawe’s interest, and therefore in deadly opposition to their own.

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading Of course, the latter are not aware that the steward is acting in Grimshawe’s interest, and therefore in deadly opposition to their own.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading It must suffice to say, in this place, that he was intimately connected with Dr. Grimshawe, who had resuscitated him after he had been hanged, and had thus gained his gratitude and secured his implicit obedience to his wishes, even twenty years after his (Grimshawe’s) death.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading _Note 1._ In a study of the plot, too long to insert here, this new character of the steward is introduced and described.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The use the Doctor made of him was to establish him in Braithwaite Hall as the perpetual confidential servant of the owners thereof.

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

From this reading It must suffice to say, in this place, that he was intimately connected with Dr. Grimshawe, who had resuscitated him after he had been hanged, and had thus gained his gratitude and secured his implicit obedience to his wishes, even twenty years after his (Grimshawe’s) death.

set up or found

From this reading The use the Doctor made of him was to establish him in Braithwaite Hall as the perpetual confidential servant of the owners thereof.

divisible by two

From this reading It must suffice to say, in this place, that he was intimately connected with Dr. Grimshawe, who had resuscitated him after he had been hanged, and had thus gained his gratitude and secured his implicit obedience to his wishes, even twenty years after his (Grimshawe’s) death.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading It must suffice to say, in this place, that he was intimately connected with Dr. Grimshawe, who had resuscitated him after he had been hanged, and had thus gained his gratitude and secured his implicit obedience to his wishes, even twenty years after his (Grimshawe’s) death.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading It must suffice to say, in this place, that he was intimately connected with Dr. Grimshawe, who had resuscitated him after he had been hanged, and had thus gained his gratitude and secured his implicit obedience to his wishes, even twenty years after his (Grimshawe’s) death.

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

From this reading It must suffice to say, in this place, that he was intimately connected with Dr. Grimshawe, who had resuscitated him after he had been hanged, and had thus gained his gratitude and secured his implicit obedience to his wishes, even twenty years after his (Grimshawe’s) death.

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

From this reading It must suffice to say, in this place, that he was intimately connected with Dr. Grimshawe, who had resuscitated him after he had been hanged, and had thus gained his gratitude and secured his implicit obedience to his wishes, even twenty years after his (Grimshawe’s) death.

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

From this reading It must suffice to say, in this place, that he was intimately connected with Dr. Grimshawe, who had resuscitated him after he had been hanged, and had thus gained his gratitude and secured his implicit obedience to his wishes, even twenty years after his (Grimshawe’s) death.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The use the Doctor made of him was to establish him in Braithwaite Hall as the perpetual confidential servant of the owners thereof.

past form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading It must suffice to say, in this place, that he was intimately connected with Dr. Grimshawe, who had resuscitated him after he had been hanged, and had thus gained his gratitude and secured his implicit obedience to his wishes, even twenty years after his (Grimshawe’s) death.

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

From this reading It must suffice to say, in this place, that he was intimately connected with Dr. Grimshawe, who had resuscitated him after he had been hanged, and had thus gained his gratitude and secured his implicit obedience to his wishes, even twenty years after his (Grimshawe’s) death.

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

From this reading _Note 1._ In a study of the plot, too long to insert here, this new character of the steward is introduced and described.

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From this reading Precisely what the steward’s mission in life was, will appear here-after.

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

From this reading It must suffice to say, in this place, that he was intimately connected with Dr. Grimshawe, who had resuscitated him after he had been hanged, and had thus gained his gratitude and secured his implicit obedience to his wishes, even twenty years after his (Grimshawe’s) death.

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

From this reading It must suffice to say, in this place, that he was intimately connected with Dr. Grimshawe, who had resuscitated him after he had been hanged, and had thus gained his gratitude and secured his implicit obedience to his wishes, even twenty years after his (Grimshawe’s) death.

implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something

From this reading It must suffice to say, in this place, that he was intimately connected with Dr. Grimshawe, who had resuscitated him after he had been hanged, and had thus gained his gratitude and secured his implicit obedience to his wishes, even twenty years after his (Grimshawe’s) death.

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

From this reading _Note 1._ In a study of the plot, too long to insert here, this new character of the steward is introduced and described.

put or introduce into something

From this reading _Note 1._ In a study of the plot, too long to insert here, this new character of the steward is introduced and described.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Of course, the latter are not aware that the steward is acting in Grimshawe’s interest, and therefore in deadly opposition to their own.

in a close manner

From this reading It must suffice to say, in this place, that he was intimately connected with Dr. Grimshawe, who had resuscitated him after he had been hanged, and had thus gained his gratitude and secured his implicit obedience to his wishes, even twenty years after his (Grimshawe’s) death.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading _Note 1._ In a study of the plot, too long to insert here, this new character of the steward is introduced and described.

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

From this reading _Note 1._ In a study of the plot, too long to insert here, this new character of the steward is introduced and described.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It must suffice to say, in this place, that he was intimately connected with Dr. Grimshawe, who had resuscitated him after he had been hanged, and had thus gained his gratitude and secured his implicit obedience to his wishes, even twenty years after his (Grimshawe’s) death.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Of course, the latter are not aware that the steward is acting in Grimshawe’s interest, and therefore in deadly opposition to their own.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Precisely what the steward’s mission in life was, will appear here-after.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading _Note 1._ In a study of the plot, too long to insert here, this new character of the steward is introduced and described.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The use the Doctor made of him was to establish him in Braithwaite Hall as the perpetual confidential servant of the owners thereof.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading Precisely what the steward’s mission in life was, will appear here-after.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It must suffice to say, in this place, that he was intimately connected with Dr. Grimshawe, who had resuscitated him after he had been hanged, and had thus gained his gratitude and secured his implicit obedience to his wishes, even twenty years after his (Grimshawe’s) death.

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

From this reading _Note 1._ In a study of the plot, too long to insert here, this new character of the steward is introduced and described.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Of course, the latter are not aware that the steward is acting in Grimshawe’s interest, and therefore in deadly opposition to their own.

a brief written record

From this reading _Note 1._ In a study of the plot, too long to insert here, this new character of the steward is introduced and described.

the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person

From this reading It must suffice to say, in this place, that he was intimately connected with Dr. Grimshawe, who had resuscitated him after he had been hanged, and had thus gained his gratitude and secured his implicit obedience to his wishes, even twenty years after his (Grimshawe’s) death.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Note 1._ In a study of the plot, too long to insert here, this new character of the steward is introduced and described.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading Of course, the latter are not aware that the steward is acting in Grimshawe’s interest, and therefore in deadly opposition to their own.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Of course, the latter are not aware that the steward is acting in Grimshawe’s interest, and therefore in deadly opposition to their own.

plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading The use the Doctor made of him was to establish him in Braithwaite Hall as the perpetual confidential servant of the owners thereof.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading The use the Doctor made of him was to establish him in Braithwaite Hall as the perpetual confidential servant of the owners thereof.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It must suffice to say, in this place, that he was intimately connected with Dr. Grimshawe, who had resuscitated him after he had been hanged, and had thus gained his gratitude and secured his implicit obedience to his wishes, even twenty years after his (Grimshawe’s) death.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading _Note 1._ In a study of the plot, too long to insert here, this new character of the steward is introduced and described.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Precisely what the steward’s mission in life was, will appear here-after.

restored to life or consciousness

From this reading It must suffice to say, in this place, that he was intimately connected with Dr. Grimshawe, who had resuscitated him after he had been hanged, and had thus gained his gratitude and secured his implicit obedience to his wishes, even twenty years after his (Grimshawe’s) death.

express in words

From this reading It must suffice to say, in this place, that he was intimately connected with Dr. Grimshawe, who had resuscitated him after he had been hanged, and had thus gained his gratitude and secured his implicit obedience to his wishes, even twenty years after his (Grimshawe’s) death.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading It must suffice to say, in this place, that he was intimately connected with Dr. Grimshawe, who had resuscitated him after he had been hanged, and had thus gained his gratitude and secured his implicit obedience to his wishes, even twenty years after his (Grimshawe’s) death.

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

From this reading The use the Doctor made of him was to establish him in Braithwaite Hall as the perpetual confidential servant of the owners thereof.

someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else

From this reading _Note 1._ In a study of the plot, too long to insert here, this new character of the steward is introduced and described.

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From this reading Precisely what the steward’s mission in life was, will appear here-after.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading _Note 1._ In a study of the plot, too long to insert here, this new character of the steward is introduced and described.

be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

From this reading It must suffice to say, in this place, that he was intimately connected with Dr. Grimshawe, who had resuscitated him after he had been hanged, and had thus gained his gratitude and secured his implicit obedience to his wishes, even twenty years after his (Grimshawe’s) death.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It must suffice to say, in this place, that he was intimately connected with Dr. Grimshawe, who had resuscitated him after he had been hanged, and had thus gained his gratitude and secured his implicit obedience to his wishes, even twenty years after his (Grimshawe’s) death.

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

From this reading _Note 1._ In a study of the plot, too long to insert here, this new character of the steward is introduced and described.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Of course, the latter are not aware that the steward is acting in Grimshawe’s interest, and therefore in deadly opposition to their own.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Of course, the latter are not aware that the steward is acting in Grimshawe’s interest, and therefore in deadly opposition to their own.

of or concerning this or that

From this reading The use the Doctor made of him was to establish him in Braithwaite Hall as the perpetual confidential servant of the owners thereof.

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

From this reading _Note 1._ In a study of the plot, too long to insert here, this new character of the steward is introduced and described.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading It must suffice to say, in this place, that he was intimately connected with Dr. Grimshawe, who had resuscitated him after he had been hanged, and had thus gained his gratitude and secured his implicit obedience to his wishes, even twenty years after his (Grimshawe’s) death.

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

From this reading _Note 1._ In a study of the plot, too long to insert here, this new character of the steward is introduced and described.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading _Note 1._ In a study of the plot, too long to insert here, this new character of the steward is introduced and described.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading It must suffice to say, in this place, that he was intimately connected with Dr. Grimshawe, who had resuscitated him after he had been hanged, and had thus gained his gratitude and secured his implicit obedience to his wishes, even twenty years after his (Grimshawe’s) death.

the act of using

From this reading The use the Doctor made of him was to establish him in Braithwaite Hall as the perpetual confidential servant of the owners thereof.

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

From this reading It must suffice to say, in this place, that he was intimately connected with Dr. Grimshawe, who had resuscitated him after he had been hanged, and had thus gained his gratitude and secured his implicit obedience to his wishes, even twenty years after his (Grimshawe’s) death.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Precisely what the steward’s mission in life was, will appear here-after.

which person or people

From this reading It must suffice to say, in this place, that he was intimately connected with Dr. Grimshawe, who had resuscitated him after he had been hanged, and had thus gained his gratitude and secured his implicit obedience to his wishes, even twenty years after his (Grimshawe’s) death.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Precisely what the steward’s mission in life was, will appear here-after.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading It must suffice to say, in this place, that he was intimately connected with Dr. Grimshawe, who had resuscitated him after he had been hanged, and had thus gained his gratitude and secured his implicit obedience to his wishes, even twenty years after his (Grimshawe’s) death.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It must suffice to say, in this place, that he was intimately connected with Dr. Grimshawe, who had resuscitated him after he had been hanged, and had thus gained his gratitude and secured his implicit obedience to his wishes, even twenty years after his (Grimshawe’s) death.

a late time of life

From this reading It must suffice to say, in this place, that he was intimately connected with Dr. Grimshawe, who had resuscitated him after he had been hanged, and had thus gained his gratitude and secured his implicit obedience to his wishes, even twenty years after his (Grimshawe’s) death.