Chapter IV

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

From this reading Her unfortunate mother's unfinished letter--her Bible and prayer-book--in the first of which was recorded the birth of her child--and a seal (which Mrs. Baker's prudence had saved, when her avarice caused her to sell the watch), with Mr. Raby's coat of arms and crest engraved--a small desk, containing a few immaterial papers, and letters from strangers, addressed to Edwin Raby--such was Elizabeth's inheritance.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading Her unfortunate mother's unfinished letter--her Bible and prayer-book--in the first of which was recorded the birth of her child--and a seal (which Mrs. Baker's prudence had saved, when her avarice caused her to sell the watch), with Mr. Raby's coat of arms and crest engraved--a small desk, containing a few immaterial papers, and letters from strangers, addressed to Edwin Raby--such was Elizabeth's inheritance.

later than; following

From this reading Two days after, the stranger and the orphan had departed for London.

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

From this reading But the stranger satisfied her doubts; he showed her papers betokening his name and station, as John Falkner, captain in the native cavalry of the East India Company, and moreover possessed of such an independence as looked like wealth in the eyes of Mrs. Baker, and at once commanded her respect.

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

From this reading Two days after, the stranger and the orphan had departed for London.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Her unfortunate mother's unfinished letter--her Bible and prayer-book--in the first of which was recorded the birth of her child--and a seal (which Mrs. Baker's prudence had saved, when her avarice caused her to sell the watch), with Mr. Raby's coat of arms and crest engraved--a small desk, containing a few immaterial papers, and letters from strangers, addressed to Edwin Raby--such was Elizabeth's inheritance.

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

From this reading But the stranger satisfied her doubts; he showed her papers betokening his name and station, as John Falkner, captain in the native cavalry of the East India Company, and moreover possessed of such an independence as looked like wealth in the eyes of Mrs. Baker, and at once commanded her respect.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But the stranger satisfied her doubts; he showed her papers betokening his name and station, as John Falkner, captain in the native cavalry of the East India Company, and moreover possessed of such an independence as looked like wealth in the eyes of Mrs. Baker, and at once commanded her respect.

Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

From this reading Her unfortunate mother's unfinished letter--her Bible and prayer-book--in the first of which was recorded the birth of her child--and a seal (which Mrs. Baker's prudence had saved, when her avarice caused her to sell the watch), with Mr. Raby's coat of arms and crest engraved--a small desk, containing a few immaterial papers, and letters from strangers, addressed to Edwin Raby--such was Elizabeth's inheritance.

someone who bakes commercially

From this reading But the stranger satisfied her doubts; he showed her papers betokening his name and station, as John Falkner, captain in the native cavalry of the East India Company, and moreover possessed of such an independence as looked like wealth in the eyes of Mrs. Baker, and at once commanded her respect.

possessive form of “baker” — someone who bakes commercially

From this reading When it came to the point of decision, Mrs. Baker's conscience began to reproach her; and she doubted the propriety of intrusting her innocent charge to one totally unknown.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading When it came to the point of decision, Mrs. Baker's conscience began to reproach her; and she doubted the propriety of intrusting her innocent charge to one totally unknown.

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From this reading But the stranger satisfied her doubts; he showed her papers betokening his name and station, as John Falkner, captain in the native cavalry of the East India Company, and moreover possessed of such an independence as looked like wealth in the eyes of Mrs. Baker, and at once commanded her respect.

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading Her unfortunate mother's unfinished letter--her Bible and prayer-book--in the first of which was recorded the birth of her child--and a seal (which Mrs. Baker's prudence had saved, when her avarice caused her to sell the watch), with Mr. Raby's coat of arms and crest engraved--a small desk, containing a few immaterial papers, and letters from strangers, addressed to Edwin Raby--such was Elizabeth's inheritance.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading Her unfortunate mother's unfinished letter--her Bible and prayer-book--in the first of which was recorded the birth of her child--and a seal (which Mrs. Baker's prudence had saved, when her avarice caused her to sell the watch), with Mr. Raby's coat of arms and crest engraved--a small desk, containing a few immaterial papers, and letters from strangers, addressed to Edwin Raby--such was Elizabeth's inheritance.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the stranger satisfied her doubts; he showed her papers betokening his name and station, as John Falkner, captain in the native cavalry of the East India Company, and moreover possessed of such an independence as looked like wealth in the eyes of Mrs. Baker, and at once commanded her respect.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading When it came to the point of decision, Mrs. Baker's conscience began to reproach her; and she doubted the propriety of intrusting her innocent charge to one totally unknown.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading But the stranger satisfied her doubts; he showed her papers betokening his name and station, as John Falkner, captain in the native cavalry of the East India Company, and moreover possessed of such an independence as looked like wealth in the eyes of Mrs. Baker, and at once commanded her respect.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading His own care was to collect every testimony and relic that might prove the identity of the little Elizabeth.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading Her unfortunate mother's unfinished letter--her Bible and prayer-book--in the first of which was recorded the birth of her child--and a seal (which Mrs. Baker's prudence had saved, when her avarice caused her to sell the watch), with Mr. Raby's coat of arms and crest engraved--a small desk, containing a few immaterial papers, and letters from strangers, addressed to Edwin Raby--such was Elizabeth's inheritance.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading But the stranger satisfied her doubts; he showed her papers betokening his name and station, as John Falkner, captain in the native cavalry of the East India Company, and moreover possessed of such an independence as looked like wealth in the eyes of Mrs. Baker, and at once commanded her respect.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading When it came to the point of decision, Mrs. Baker's conscience began to reproach her; and she doubted the propriety of intrusting her innocent charge to one totally unknown.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Her unfortunate mother's unfinished letter--her Bible and prayer-book--in the first of which was recorded the birth of her child--and a seal (which Mrs. Baker's prudence had saved, when her avarice caused her to sell the watch), with Mr. Raby's coat of arms and crest engraved--a small desk, containing a few immaterial papers, and letters from strangers, addressed to Edwin Raby--such was Elizabeth's inheritance.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading Her unfortunate mother's unfinished letter--her Bible and prayer-book--in the first of which was recorded the birth of her child--and a seal (which Mrs. Baker's prudence had saved, when her avarice caused her to sell the watch), with Mr. Raby's coat of arms and crest engraved--a small desk, containing a few immaterial papers, and letters from strangers, addressed to Edwin Raby--such was Elizabeth's inheritance.

get or gather together

From this reading His own care was to collect every testimony and relic that might prove the identity of the little Elizabeth.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading But the stranger satisfied her doubts; he showed her papers betokening his name and station, as John Falkner, captain in the native cavalry of the East India Company, and moreover possessed of such an independence as looked like wealth in the eyes of Mrs. Baker, and at once commanded her respect.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading But the stranger satisfied her doubts; he showed her papers betokening his name and station, as John Falkner, captain in the native cavalry of the East India Company, and moreover possessed of such an independence as looked like wealth in the eyes of Mrs. Baker, and at once commanded her respect.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading When it came to the point of decision, Mrs. Baker's conscience began to reproach her; and she doubted the propriety of intrusting her innocent charge to one totally unknown.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading Her unfortunate mother's unfinished letter--her Bible and prayer-book--in the first of which was recorded the birth of her child--and a seal (which Mrs. Baker's prudence had saved, when her avarice caused her to sell the watch), with Mr. Raby's coat of arms and crest engraved--a small desk, containing a few immaterial papers, and letters from strangers, addressed to Edwin Raby--such was Elizabeth's inheritance.

the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave

From this reading Her unfortunate mother's unfinished letter--her Bible and prayer-book--in the first of which was recorded the birth of her child--and a seal (which Mrs. Baker's prudence had saved, when her avarice caused her to sell the watch), with Mr. Raby's coat of arms and crest engraved--a small desk, containing a few immaterial papers, and letters from strangers, addressed to Edwin Raby--such was Elizabeth's inheritance.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Two days after, the stranger and the orphan had departed for London.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading When it came to the point of decision, Mrs. Baker's conscience began to reproach her; and she doubted the propriety of intrusting her innocent charge to one totally unknown.

well in the past; former

From this reading Two days after, the stranger and the orphan had departed for London.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading Her unfortunate mother's unfinished letter--her Bible and prayer-book--in the first of which was recorded the birth of her child--and a seal (which Mrs. Baker's prudence had saved, when her avarice caused her to sell the watch), with Mr. Raby's coat of arms and crest engraved--a small desk, containing a few immaterial papers, and letters from strangers, addressed to Edwin Raby--such was Elizabeth's inheritance.

past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about

From this reading When it came to the point of decision, Mrs. Baker's conscience began to reproach her; and she doubted the propriety of intrusting her innocent charge to one totally unknown.

plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something

From this reading But the stranger satisfied her doubts; he showed her papers betokening his name and station, as John Falkner, captain in the native cavalry of the East India Company, and moreover possessed of such an independence as looked like wealth in the eyes of Mrs. Baker, and at once commanded her respect.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading But the stranger satisfied her doubts; he showed her papers betokening his name and station, as John Falkner, captain in the native cavalry of the East India Company, and moreover possessed of such an independence as looked like wealth in the eyes of Mrs. Baker, and at once commanded her respect.

king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633)

From this reading Her unfortunate mother's unfinished letter--her Bible and prayer-book--in the first of which was recorded the birth of her child--and a seal (which Mrs. Baker's prudence had saved, when her avarice caused her to sell the watch), with Mr. Raby's coat of arms and crest engraved--a small desk, containing a few immaterial papers, and letters from strangers, addressed to Edwin Raby--such was Elizabeth's inheritance.

daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)

From this reading His own care was to collect every testimony and relic that might prove the identity of the little Elizabeth.

possessive form of “elizabeth” — daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)

From this reading Her unfortunate mother's unfinished letter--her Bible and prayer-book--in the first of which was recorded the birth of her child--and a seal (which Mrs. Baker's prudence had saved, when her avarice caused her to sell the watch), with Mr. Raby's coat of arms and crest engraved--a small desk, containing a few immaterial papers, and letters from strangers, addressed to Edwin Raby--such was Elizabeth's inheritance.

cut or impressed into a surface

From this reading Her unfortunate mother's unfinished letter--her Bible and prayer-book--in the first of which was recorded the birth of her child--and a seal (which Mrs. Baker's prudence had saved, when her avarice caused her to sell the watch), with Mr. Raby's coat of arms and crest engraved--a small desk, containing a few immaterial papers, and letters from strangers, addressed to Edwin Raby--such was Elizabeth's inheritance.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading His own care was to collect every testimony and relic that might prove the identity of the little Elizabeth.

opinion or judgment

From this reading But the stranger satisfied her doubts; he showed her papers betokening his name and station, as John Falkner, captain in the native cavalry of the East India Company, and moreover possessed of such an independence as looked like wealth in the eyes of Mrs. Baker, and at once commanded her respect.

United States novelist (originally Falkner) who wrote about people in the southern United States (1897-1962)

From this reading But the stranger satisfied her doubts; he showed her papers betokening his name and station, as John Falkner, captain in the native cavalry of the East India Company, and moreover possessed of such an independence as looked like wealth in the eyes of Mrs. Baker, and at once commanded her respect.

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

From this reading Her unfortunate mother's unfinished letter--her Bible and prayer-book--in the first of which was recorded the birth of her child--and a seal (which Mrs. Baker's prudence had saved, when her avarice caused her to sell the watch), with Mr. Raby's coat of arms and crest engraved--a small desk, containing a few immaterial papers, and letters from strangers, addressed to Edwin Raby--such was Elizabeth's inheritance.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Her unfortunate mother's unfinished letter--her Bible and prayer-book--in the first of which was recorded the birth of her child--and a seal (which Mrs. Baker's prudence had saved, when her avarice caused her to sell the watch), with Mr. Raby's coat of arms and crest engraved--a small desk, containing a few immaterial papers, and letters from strangers, addressed to Edwin Raby--such was Elizabeth's inheritance.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Two days after, the stranger and the orphan had departed for London.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Her unfortunate mother's unfinished letter--her Bible and prayer-book--in the first of which was recorded the birth of her child--and a seal (which Mrs. Baker's prudence had saved, when her avarice caused her to sell the watch), with Mr. Raby's coat of arms and crest engraved--a small desk, containing a few immaterial papers, and letters from strangers, addressed to Edwin Raby--such was Elizabeth's inheritance.

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

From this reading Two days after, the stranger and the orphan had departed for London.

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

From this reading But the stranger satisfied her doubts; he showed her papers betokening his name and station, as John Falkner, captain in the native cavalry of the East India Company, and moreover possessed of such an independence as looked like wealth in the eyes of Mrs. Baker, and at once commanded her respect.

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

From this reading When it came to the point of decision, Mrs. Baker's conscience began to reproach her; and she doubted the propriety of intrusting her innocent charge to one totally unknown.

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

From this reading But the stranger satisfied her doubts; he showed her papers betokening his name and station, as John Falkner, captain in the native cavalry of the East India Company, and moreover possessed of such an independence as looked like wealth in the eyes of Mrs. Baker, and at once commanded her respect.

the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity

From this reading His own care was to collect every testimony and relic that might prove the identity of the little Elizabeth.

of no importance or relevance especially to a law case

From this reading Her unfortunate mother's unfinished letter--her Bible and prayer-book--in the first of which was recorded the birth of her child--and a seal (which Mrs. Baker's prudence had saved, when her avarice caused her to sell the watch), with Mr. Raby's coat of arms and crest engraved--a small desk, containing a few immaterial papers, and letters from strangers, addressed to Edwin Raby--such was Elizabeth's inheritance.

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

From this reading But the stranger satisfied her doubts; he showed her papers betokening his name and station, as John Falkner, captain in the native cavalry of the East India Company, and moreover possessed of such an independence as looked like wealth in the eyes of Mrs. Baker, and at once commanded her respect.

freedom from control or influence of another or others

From this reading But the stranger satisfied her doubts; he showed her papers betokening his name and station, as John Falkner, captain in the native cavalry of the East India Company, and moreover possessed of such an independence as looked like wealth in the eyes of Mrs. Baker, and at once commanded her respect.

a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

From this reading But the stranger satisfied her doubts; he showed her papers betokening his name and station, as John Falkner, captain in the native cavalry of the East India Company, and moreover possessed of such an independence as looked like wealth in the eyes of Mrs. Baker, and at once commanded her respect.

hereditary succession to a title or an office or property

From this reading Her unfortunate mother's unfinished letter--her Bible and prayer-book--in the first of which was recorded the birth of her child--and a seal (which Mrs. Baker's prudence had saved, when her avarice caused her to sell the watch), with Mr. Raby's coat of arms and crest engraved--a small desk, containing a few immaterial papers, and letters from strangers, addressed to Edwin Raby--such was Elizabeth's inheritance.

free from evil or guilt

From this reading When it came to the point of decision, Mrs. Baker's conscience began to reproach her; and she doubted the propriety of intrusting her innocent charge to one totally unknown.

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From this reading When it came to the point of decision, Mrs. Baker's conscience began to reproach her; and she doubted the propriety of intrusting her innocent charge to one totally unknown.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When it came to the point of decision, Mrs. Baker's conscience began to reproach her; and she doubted the propriety of intrusting her innocent charge to one totally unknown.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading But the stranger satisfied her doubts; he showed her papers betokening his name and station, as John Falkner, captain in the native cavalry of the East India Company, and moreover possessed of such an independence as looked like wealth in the eyes of Mrs. Baker, and at once commanded her respect.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Her unfortunate mother's unfinished letter--her Bible and prayer-book--in the first of which was recorded the birth of her child--and a seal (which Mrs. Baker's prudence had saved, when her avarice caused her to sell the watch), with Mr. Raby's coat of arms and crest engraved--a small desk, containing a few immaterial papers, and letters from strangers, addressed to Edwin Raby--such was Elizabeth's inheritance.

the literary culture

From this reading Her unfortunate mother's unfinished letter--her Bible and prayer-book--in the first of which was recorded the birth of her child--and a seal (which Mrs. Baker's prudence had saved, when her avarice caused her to sell the watch), with Mr. Raby's coat of arms and crest engraved--a small desk, containing a few immaterial papers, and letters from strangers, addressed to Edwin Raby--such was Elizabeth's inheritance.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading But the stranger satisfied her doubts; he showed her papers betokening his name and station, as John Falkner, captain in the native cavalry of the East India Company, and moreover possessed of such an independence as looked like wealth in the eyes of Mrs. Baker, and at once commanded her respect.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading His own care was to collect every testimony and relic that might prove the identity of the little Elizabeth.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Two days after, the stranger and the orphan had departed for London.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading But the stranger satisfied her doubts; he showed her papers betokening his name and station, as John Falkner, captain in the native cavalry of the East India Company, and moreover possessed of such an independence as looked like wealth in the eyes of Mrs. Baker, and at once commanded her respect.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading His own care was to collect every testimony and relic that might prove the identity of the little Elizabeth.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading But the stranger satisfied her doubts; he showed her papers betokening his name and station, as John Falkner, captain in the native cavalry of the East India Company, and moreover possessed of such an independence as looked like wealth in the eyes of Mrs. Baker, and at once commanded her respect.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Her unfortunate mother's unfinished letter--her Bible and prayer-book--in the first of which was recorded the birth of her child--and a seal (which Mrs. Baker's prudence had saved, when her avarice caused her to sell the watch), with Mr. Raby's coat of arms and crest engraved--a small desk, containing a few immaterial papers, and letters from strangers, addressed to Edwin Raby--such was Elizabeth's inheritance.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Her unfortunate mother's unfinished letter--her Bible and prayer-book--in the first of which was recorded the birth of her child--and a seal (which Mrs. Baker's prudence had saved, when her avarice caused her to sell the watch), with Mr. Raby's coat of arms and crest engraved--a small desk, containing a few immaterial papers, and letters from strangers, addressed to Edwin Raby--such was Elizabeth's inheritance.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading When it came to the point of decision, Mrs. Baker's conscience began to reproach her; and she doubted the propriety of intrusting her innocent charge to one totally unknown.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading But the stranger satisfied her doubts; he showed her papers betokening his name and station, as John Falkner, captain in the native cavalry of the East India Company, and moreover possessed of such an independence as looked like wealth in the eyes of Mrs. Baker, and at once commanded her respect.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading But the stranger satisfied her doubts; he showed her papers betokening his name and station, as John Falkner, captain in the native cavalry of the East India Company, and moreover possessed of such an independence as looked like wealth in the eyes of Mrs. Baker, and at once commanded her respect.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When it came to the point of decision, Mrs. Baker's conscience began to reproach her; and she doubted the propriety of intrusting her innocent charge to one totally unknown.

on one occasion

From this reading But the stranger satisfied her doubts; he showed her papers betokening his name and station, as John Falkner, captain in the native cavalry of the East India Company, and moreover possessed of such an independence as looked like wealth in the eyes of Mrs. Baker, and at once commanded her respect.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When it came to the point of decision, Mrs. Baker's conscience began to reproach her; and she doubted the propriety of intrusting her innocent charge to one totally unknown.

a child who has lost both parents

From this reading Two days after, the stranger and the orphan had departed for London.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading His own care was to collect every testimony and relic that might prove the identity of the little Elizabeth.

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

From this reading But the stranger satisfied her doubts; he showed her papers betokening his name and station, as John Falkner, captain in the native cavalry of the East India Company, and moreover possessed of such an independence as looked like wealth in the eyes of Mrs. Baker, and at once commanded her respect.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading When it came to the point of decision, Mrs. Baker's conscience began to reproach her; and she doubted the propriety of intrusting her innocent charge to one totally unknown.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading But the stranger satisfied her doubts; he showed her papers betokening his name and station, as John Falkner, captain in the native cavalry of the East India Company, and moreover possessed of such an independence as looked like wealth in the eyes of Mrs. Baker, and at once commanded her respect.

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From this reading Her unfortunate mother's unfinished letter--her Bible and prayer-book--in the first of which was recorded the birth of her child--and a seal (which Mrs. Baker's prudence had saved, when her avarice caused her to sell the watch), with Mr. Raby's coat of arms and crest engraved--a small desk, containing a few immaterial papers, and letters from strangers, addressed to Edwin Raby--such was Elizabeth's inheritance.

correct or appropriate behavior

From this reading When it came to the point of decision, Mrs. Baker's conscience began to reproach her; and she doubted the propriety of intrusting her innocent charge to one totally unknown.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading His own care was to collect every testimony and relic that might prove the identity of the little Elizabeth.

discretion in practical affairs

From this reading Her unfortunate mother's unfinished letter--her Bible and prayer-book--in the first of which was recorded the birth of her child--and a seal (which Mrs. Baker's prudence had saved, when her avarice caused her to sell the watch), with Mr. Raby's coat of arms and crest engraved--a small desk, containing a few immaterial papers, and letters from strangers, addressed to Edwin Raby--such was Elizabeth's inheritance.

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From this reading Her unfortunate mother's unfinished letter--her Bible and prayer-book--in the first of which was recorded the birth of her child--and a seal (which Mrs. Baker's prudence had saved, when her avarice caused her to sell the watch), with Mr. Raby's coat of arms and crest engraved--a small desk, containing a few immaterial papers, and letters from strangers, addressed to Edwin Raby--such was Elizabeth's inheritance.

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From this reading Her unfortunate mother's unfinished letter--her Bible and prayer-book--in the first of which was recorded the birth of her child--and a seal (which Mrs. Baker's prudence had saved, when her avarice caused her to sell the watch), with Mr. Raby's coat of arms and crest engraved--a small desk, containing a few immaterial papers, and letters from strangers, addressed to Edwin Raby--such was Elizabeth's inheritance.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading Her unfortunate mother's unfinished letter--her Bible and prayer-book--in the first of which was recorded the birth of her child--and a seal (which Mrs. Baker's prudence had saved, when her avarice caused her to sell the watch), with Mr. Raby's coat of arms and crest engraved--a small desk, containing a few immaterial papers, and letters from strangers, addressed to Edwin Raby--such was Elizabeth's inheritance.

an antiquity that has survived from the distant past

From this reading His own care was to collect every testimony and relic that might prove the identity of the little Elizabeth.

a mild rebuke or criticism

From this reading When it came to the point of decision, Mrs. Baker's conscience began to reproach her; and she doubted the propriety of intrusting her innocent charge to one totally unknown.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading But the stranger satisfied her doubts; he showed her papers betokening his name and station, as John Falkner, captain in the native cavalry of the East India Company, and moreover possessed of such an independence as looked like wealth in the eyes of Mrs. Baker, and at once commanded her respect.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading But the stranger satisfied her doubts; he showed her papers betokening his name and station, as John Falkner, captain in the native cavalry of the East India Company, and moreover possessed of such an independence as looked like wealth in the eyes of Mrs. Baker, and at once commanded her respect.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading Her unfortunate mother's unfinished letter--her Bible and prayer-book--in the first of which was recorded the birth of her child--and a seal (which Mrs. Baker's prudence had saved, when her avarice caused her to sell the watch), with Mr. Raby's coat of arms and crest engraved--a small desk, containing a few immaterial papers, and letters from strangers, addressed to Edwin Raby--such was Elizabeth's inheritance.

make tight; secure against leakage

From this reading Her unfortunate mother's unfinished letter--her Bible and prayer-book--in the first of which was recorded the birth of her child--and a seal (which Mrs. Baker's prudence had saved, when her avarice caused her to sell the watch), with Mr. Raby's coat of arms and crest engraved--a small desk, containing a few immaterial papers, and letters from strangers, addressed to Edwin Raby--such was Elizabeth's inheritance.

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading Her unfortunate mother's unfinished letter--her Bible and prayer-book--in the first of which was recorded the birth of her child--and a seal (which Mrs. Baker's prudence had saved, when her avarice caused her to sell the watch), with Mr. Raby's coat of arms and crest engraved--a small desk, containing a few immaterial papers, and letters from strangers, addressed to Edwin Raby--such was Elizabeth's inheritance.

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

From this reading When it came to the point of decision, Mrs. Baker's conscience began to reproach her; and she doubted the propriety of intrusting her innocent charge to one totally unknown.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading But the stranger satisfied her doubts; he showed her papers betokening his name and station, as John Falkner, captain in the native cavalry of the East India Company, and moreover possessed of such an independence as looked like wealth in the eyes of Mrs. Baker, and at once commanded her respect.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Her unfortunate mother's unfinished letter--her Bible and prayer-book--in the first of which was recorded the birth of her child--and a seal (which Mrs. Baker's prudence had saved, when her avarice caused her to sell the watch), with Mr. Raby's coat of arms and crest engraved--a small desk, containing a few immaterial papers, and letters from strangers, addressed to Edwin Raby--such was Elizabeth's inheritance.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading But the stranger satisfied her doubts; he showed her papers betokening his name and station, as John Falkner, captain in the native cavalry of the East India Company, and moreover possessed of such an independence as looked like wealth in the eyes of Mrs. Baker, and at once commanded her respect.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Two days after, the stranger and the orphan had departed for London.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Her unfortunate mother's unfinished letter--her Bible and prayer-book--in the first of which was recorded the birth of her child--and a seal (which Mrs. Baker's prudence had saved, when her avarice caused her to sell the watch), with Mr. Raby's coat of arms and crest engraved--a small desk, containing a few immaterial papers, and letters from strangers, addressed to Edwin Raby--such was Elizabeth's inheritance.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading But the stranger satisfied her doubts; he showed her papers betokening his name and station, as John Falkner, captain in the native cavalry of the East India Company, and moreover possessed of such an independence as looked like wealth in the eyes of Mrs. Baker, and at once commanded her respect.

a solemn statement made under oath

From this reading His own care was to collect every testimony and relic that might prove the identity of the little Elizabeth.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His own care was to collect every testimony and relic that might prove the identity of the little Elizabeth.

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

From this reading Two days after, the stranger and the orphan had departed for London.

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

From this reading When it came to the point of decision, Mrs. Baker's conscience began to reproach her; and she doubted the propriety of intrusting her innocent charge to one totally unknown.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading When it came to the point of decision, Mrs. Baker's conscience began to reproach her; and she doubted the propriety of intrusting her innocent charge to one totally unknown.

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

From this reading Two days after, the stranger and the orphan had departed for London.

not brought to the desired final state

From this reading Her unfortunate mother's unfinished letter--her Bible and prayer-book--in the first of which was recorded the birth of her child--and a seal (which Mrs. Baker's prudence had saved, when her avarice caused her to sell the watch), with Mr. Raby's coat of arms and crest engraved--a small desk, containing a few immaterial papers, and letters from strangers, addressed to Edwin Raby--such was Elizabeth's inheritance.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading Her unfortunate mother's unfinished letter--her Bible and prayer-book--in the first of which was recorded the birth of her child--and a seal (which Mrs. Baker's prudence had saved, when her avarice caused her to sell the watch), with Mr. Raby's coat of arms and crest engraved--a small desk, containing a few immaterial papers, and letters from strangers, addressed to Edwin Raby--such was Elizabeth's inheritance.

not known

From this reading When it came to the point of decision, Mrs. Baker's conscience began to reproach her; and she doubted the propriety of intrusting her innocent charge to one totally unknown.

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

From this reading His own care was to collect every testimony and relic that might prove the identity of the little Elizabeth.

look attentively

From this reading Her unfortunate mother's unfinished letter--her Bible and prayer-book--in the first of which was recorded the birth of her child--and a seal (which Mrs. Baker's prudence had saved, when her avarice caused her to sell the watch), with Mr. Raby's coat of arms and crest engraved--a small desk, containing a few immaterial papers, and letters from strangers, addressed to Edwin Raby--such was Elizabeth's inheritance.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading But the stranger satisfied her doubts; he showed her papers betokening his name and station, as John Falkner, captain in the native cavalry of the East India Company, and moreover possessed of such an independence as looked like wealth in the eyes of Mrs. Baker, and at once commanded her respect.

at the time that

From this reading When it came to the point of decision, Mrs. Baker's conscience began to reproach her; and she doubted the propriety of intrusting her innocent charge to one totally unknown.

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

From this reading Her unfortunate mother's unfinished letter--her Bible and prayer-book--in the first of which was recorded the birth of her child--and a seal (which Mrs. Baker's prudence had saved, when her avarice caused her to sell the watch), with Mr. Raby's coat of arms and crest engraved--a small desk, containing a few immaterial papers, and letters from strangers, addressed to Edwin Raby--such was Elizabeth's inheritance.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Her unfortunate mother's unfinished letter--her Bible and prayer-book--in the first of which was recorded the birth of her child--and a seal (which Mrs. Baker's prudence had saved, when her avarice caused her to sell the watch), with Mr. Raby's coat of arms and crest engraved--a small desk, containing a few immaterial papers, and letters from strangers, addressed to Edwin Raby--such was Elizabeth's inheritance.