Chapter XXXIX · Chapter 39

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

From this reading Stephen Whitelaw lingered for two days and two nights, and at the expiration of that time departed this life, making a very decent end of it, and troubled by no thought that his existence had been an unworthy one.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading We'd met once before at the King's Arms at Malsham, where Mr. Nowell was staying, and where I went in of an evening, once in a way, after market; and he'd made pretty free with me, and asked me a good many questions about myself, and told me a good bit about himself, in a friendly way.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Those two were alone together the day before he died, when Stephen, of his own free will, made the following statement:---- "It was Mrs. Holbrook's father, you see," he said, in a plausible tone, "that put it to me, how he might want his daughter taken care of for a time--it might be a short time, or it might be rather a longish time, according to how circumstances should work out.

later than; following

From this reading We'd met once before at the King's Arms at Malsham, where Mr. Nowell was staying, and where I went in of an evening, once in a way, after market; and he'd made pretty free with me, and asked me a good many questions about myself, and told me a good bit about himself, in a friendly way.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Those two were alone together the day before he died, when Stephen, of his own free will, made the following statement:---- "It was Mrs. Holbrook's father, you see," he said, in a plausible tone, "that put it to me, how he might want his daughter taken care of for a time--it might be a short time, or it might be rather a longish time, according to how circumstances should work out.

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

From this reading Stephen Whitelaw lingered for two days and two nights, and at the expiration of that time departed this life, making a very decent end of it, and troubled by no thought that his existence had been an unworthy one.

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

From this reading Stephen Whitelaw lingered for two days and two nights, and at the expiration of that time departed this life, making a very decent end of it, and troubled by no thought that his existence had been an unworthy one.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading We'd met once before at the King's Arms at Malsham, where Mr. Nowell was staying, and where I went in of an evening, once in a way, after market; and he'd made pretty free with me, and asked me a good many questions about myself, and told me a good bit about himself, in a friendly way.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading We'd met once before at the King's Arms at Malsham, where Mr. Nowell was staying, and where I went in of an evening, once in a way, after market; and he'd made pretty free with me, and asked me a good many questions about myself, and told me a good bit about himself, in a friendly way.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Stephen Whitelaw lingered for two days and two nights, and at the expiration of that time departed this life, making a very decent end of it, and troubled by no thought that his existence had been an unworthy one.

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

From this reading Those two were alone together the day before he died, when Stephen, of his own free will, made the following statement:---- "It was Mrs. Holbrook's father, you see," he said, in a plausible tone, "that put it to me, how he might want his daughter taken care of for a time--it might be a short time, or it might be rather a longish time, according to how circumstances should work out.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Stephen Whitelaw lingered for two days and two nights, and at the expiration of that time departed this life, making a very decent end of it, and troubled by no thought that his existence had been an unworthy one.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before he died, he told his wife something of how he had been tempted into the doing of that foul deed whereof Marian Saltram had been the victim.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading We'd met once before at the King's Arms at Malsham, where Mr. Nowell was staying, and where I went in of an evening, once in a way, after market; and he'd made pretty free with me, and asked me a good many questions about myself, and told me a good bit about himself, in a friendly way.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Stephen Whitelaw lingered for two days and two nights, and at the expiration of that time departed this life, making a very decent end of it, and troubled by no thought that his existence had been an unworthy one.

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

From this reading Those two were alone together the day before he died, when Stephen, of his own free will, made the following statement:---- "It was Mrs. Holbrook's father, you see," he said, in a plausible tone, "that put it to me, how he might want his daughter taken care of for a time--it might be a short time, or it might be rather a longish time, according to how circumstances should work out.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Those two were alone together the day before he died, when Stephen, of his own free will, made the following statement:---- "It was Mrs. Holbrook's father, you see," he said, in a plausible tone, "that put it to me, how he might want his daughter taken care of for a time--it might be a short time, or it might be rather a longish time, according to how circumstances should work out.

a female human offspring

From this reading Those two were alone together the day before he died, when Stephen, of his own free will, made the following statement:---- "It was Mrs. Holbrook's father, you see," he said, in a plausible tone, "that put it to me, how he might want his daughter taken care of for a time--it might be a short time, or it might be rather a longish time, according to how circumstances should work out.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Those two were alone together the day before he died, when Stephen, of his own free will, made the following statement:---- "It was Mrs. Holbrook's father, you see," he said, in a plausible tone, "that put it to me, how he might want his daughter taken care of for a time--it might be a short time, or it might be rather a longish time, according to how circumstances should work out.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Stephen Whitelaw lingered for two days and two nights, and at the expiration of that time departed this life, making a very decent end of it, and troubled by no thought that his existence had been an unworthy one.

socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous

From this reading Stephen Whitelaw lingered for two days and two nights, and at the expiration of that time departed this life, making a very decent end of it, and troubled by no thought that his existence had been an unworthy one.

a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it

From this reading Before he died, he told his wife something of how he had been tempted into the doing of that foul deed whereof Marian Saltram had been the victim.

well in the past; former

From this reading Stephen Whitelaw lingered for two days and two nights, and at the expiration of that time departed this life, making a very decent end of it, and troubled by no thought that his existence had been an unworthy one.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Before he died, he told his wife something of how he had been tempted into the doing of that foul deed whereof Marian Saltram had been the victim.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Before he died, he told his wife something of how he had been tempted into the doing of that foul deed whereof Marian Saltram had been the victim.

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From this reading ELLEN REGAINS HER LIBERTY.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Stephen Whitelaw lingered for two days and two nights, and at the expiration of that time departed this life, making a very decent end of it, and troubled by no thought that his existence had been an unworthy one.

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

From this reading We'd met once before at the King's Arms at Malsham, where Mr. Nowell was staying, and where I went in of an evening, once in a way, after market; and he'd made pretty free with me, and asked me a good many questions about myself, and told me a good bit about himself, in a friendly way.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Stephen Whitelaw lingered for two days and two nights, and at the expiration of that time departed this life, making a very decent end of it, and troubled by no thought that his existence had been an unworthy one.

a coming to an end of a contract period

From this reading Stephen Whitelaw lingered for two days and two nights, and at the expiration of that time departed this life, making a very decent end of it, and troubled by no thought that his existence had been an unworthy one.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Those two were alone together the day before he died, when Stephen, of his own free will, made the following statement:---- "It was Mrs. Holbrook's father, you see," he said, in a plausible tone, "that put it to me, how he might want his daughter taken care of for a time--it might be a short time, or it might be rather a longish time, according to how circumstances should work out.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Those two were alone together the day before he died, when Stephen, of his own free will, made the following statement:---- "It was Mrs. Holbrook's father, you see," he said, in a plausible tone, "that put it to me, how he might want his daughter taken care of for a time--it might be a short time, or it might be rather a longish time, according to how circumstances should work out.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Stephen Whitelaw lingered for two days and two nights, and at the expiration of that time departed this life, making a very decent end of it, and troubled by no thought that his existence had been an unworthy one.

highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

From this reading Before he died, he told his wife something of how he had been tempted into the doing of that foul deed whereof Marian Saltram had been the victim.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Those two were alone together the day before he died, when Stephen, of his own free will, made the following statement:---- "It was Mrs. Holbrook's father, you see," he said, in a plausible tone, "that put it to me, how he might want his daughter taken care of for a time--it might be a short time, or it might be rather a longish time, according to how circumstances should work out.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading We'd met once before at the King's Arms at Malsham, where Mr. Nowell was staying, and where I went in of an evening, once in a way, after market; and he'd made pretty free with me, and asked me a good many questions about myself, and told me a good bit about himself, in a friendly way.

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

From this reading We'd met once before at the King's Arms at Malsham, where Mr. Nowell was staying, and where I went in of an evening, once in a way, after market; and he'd made pretty free with me, and asked me a good many questions about myself, and told me a good bit about himself, in a friendly way.

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

From this reading Stephen Whitelaw lingered for two days and two nights, and at the expiration of that time departed this life, making a very decent end of it, and troubled by no thought that his existence had been an unworthy one.

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

From this reading Before he died, he told his wife something of how he had been tempted into the doing of that foul deed whereof Marian Saltram had been the victim.

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From this reading We'd met once before at the King's Arms at Malsham, where Mr. Nowell was staying, and where I went in of an evening, once in a way, after market; and he'd made pretty free with me, and asked me a good many questions about myself, and told me a good bit about himself, in a friendly way.

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

From this reading ELLEN REGAINS HER LIBERTY.

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

From this reading We'd met once before at the King's Arms at Malsham, where Mr. Nowell was staying, and where I went in of an evening, once in a way, after market; and he'd made pretty free with me, and asked me a good many questions about myself, and told me a good bit about himself, in a friendly way.

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

From this reading Stephen Whitelaw lingered for two days and two nights, and at the expiration of that time departed this life, making a very decent end of it, and troubled by no thought that his existence had been an unworthy one.

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

From this reading Those two were alone together the day before he died, when Stephen, of his own free will, made the following statement:---- "It was Mrs. Holbrook's father, you see," he said, in a plausible tone, "that put it to me, how he might want his daughter taken care of for a time--it might be a short time, or it might be rather a longish time, according to how circumstances should work out.

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

From this reading Before he died, he told his wife something of how he had been tempted into the doing of that foul deed whereof Marian Saltram had been the victim.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading We'd met once before at the King's Arms at Malsham, where Mr. Nowell was staying, and where I went in of an evening, once in a way, after market; and he'd made pretty free with me, and asked me a good many questions about myself, and told me a good bit about himself, in a friendly way.

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

From this reading Those two were alone together the day before he died, when Stephen, of his own free will, made the following statement:---- "It was Mrs. Holbrook's father, you see," he said, in a plausible tone, "that put it to me, how he might want his daughter taken care of for a time--it might be a short time, or it might be rather a longish time, according to how circumstances should work out.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Before he died, he told his wife something of how he had been tempted into the doing of that foul deed whereof Marian Saltram had been the victim.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Stephen Whitelaw lingered for two days and two nights, and at the expiration of that time departed this life, making a very decent end of it, and troubled by no thought that his existence had been an unworthy one.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading We'd met once before at the King's Arms at Malsham, where Mr. Nowell was staying, and where I went in of an evening, once in a way, after market; and he'd made pretty free with me, and asked me a good many questions about myself, and told me a good bit about himself, in a friendly way.

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

From this reading ELLEN REGAINS HER LIBERTY.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Stephen Whitelaw lingered for two days and two nights, and at the expiration of that time departed this life, making a very decent end of it, and troubled by no thought that his existence had been an unworthy one.

past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading Stephen Whitelaw lingered for two days and two nights, and at the expiration of that time departed this life, making a very decent end of it, and troubled by no thought that his existence had been an unworthy one.

somewhat long

From this reading Those two were alone together the day before he died, when Stephen, of his own free will, made the following statement:---- "It was Mrs. Holbrook's father, you see," he said, in a plausible tone, "that put it to me, how he might want his daughter taken care of for a time--it might be a short time, or it might be rather a longish time, according to how circumstances should work out.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Those two were alone together the day before he died, when Stephen, of his own free will, made the following statement:---- "It was Mrs. Holbrook's father, you see," he said, in a plausible tone, "that put it to me, how he might want his daughter taken care of for a time--it might be a short time, or it might be rather a longish time, according to how circumstances should work out.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Stephen Whitelaw lingered for two days and two nights, and at the expiration of that time departed this life, making a very decent end of it, and troubled by no thought that his existence had been an unworthy one.

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

From this reading We'd met once before at the King's Arms at Malsham, where Mr. Nowell was staying, and where I went in of an evening, once in a way, after market; and he'd made pretty free with me, and asked me a good many questions about myself, and told me a good bit about himself, in a friendly way.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading We'd met once before at the King's Arms at Malsham, where Mr. Nowell was staying, and where I went in of an evening, once in a way, after market; and he'd made pretty free with me, and asked me a good many questions about myself, and told me a good bit about himself, in a friendly way.

of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary

From this reading Before he died, he told his wife something of how he had been tempted into the doing of that foul deed whereof Marian Saltram had been the victim.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading We'd met once before at the King's Arms at Malsham, where Mr. Nowell was staying, and where I went in of an evening, once in a way, after market; and he'd made pretty free with me, and asked me a good many questions about myself, and told me a good bit about himself, in a friendly way.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Those two were alone together the day before he died, when Stephen, of his own free will, made the following statement:---- "It was Mrs. Holbrook's father, you see," he said, in a plausible tone, "that put it to me, how he might want his daughter taken care of for a time--it might be a short time, or it might be rather a longish time, according to how circumstances should work out.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading We'd met once before at the King's Arms at Malsham, where Mr. Nowell was staying, and where I went in of an evening, once in a way, after market; and he'd made pretty free with me, and asked me a good many questions about myself, and told me a good bit about himself, in a friendly way.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Those two were alone together the day before he died, when Stephen, of his own free will, made the following statement:---- "It was Mrs. Holbrook's father, you see," he said, in a plausible tone, "that put it to me, how he might want his daughter taken care of for a time--it might be a short time, or it might be rather a longish time, according to how circumstances should work out.

a form of address for a man

From this reading We'd met once before at the King's Arms at Malsham, where Mr. Nowell was staying, and where I went in of an evening, once in a way, after market; and he'd made pretty free with me, and asked me a good many questions about myself, and told me a good bit about himself, in a friendly way.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Those two were alone together the day before he died, when Stephen, of his own free will, made the following statement:---- "It was Mrs. Holbrook's father, you see," he said, in a plausible tone, "that put it to me, how he might want his daughter taken care of for a time--it might be a short time, or it might be rather a longish time, according to how circumstances should work out.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading We'd met once before at the King's Arms at Malsham, where Mr. Nowell was staying, and where I went in of an evening, once in a way, after market; and he'd made pretty free with me, and asked me a good many questions about myself, and told me a good bit about himself, in a friendly way.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading Stephen Whitelaw lingered for two days and two nights, and at the expiration of that time departed this life, making a very decent end of it, and troubled by no thought that his existence had been an unworthy one.

not any; not one

From this reading Stephen Whitelaw lingered for two days and two nights, and at the expiration of that time departed this life, making a very decent end of it, and troubled by no thought that his existence had been an unworthy one.

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

From this reading We'd met once before at the King's Arms at Malsham, where Mr. Nowell was staying, and where I went in of an evening, once in a way, after market; and he'd made pretty free with me, and asked me a good many questions about myself, and told me a good bit about himself, in a friendly way.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Stephen Whitelaw lingered for two days and two nights, and at the expiration of that time departed this life, making a very decent end of it, and troubled by no thought that his existence had been an unworthy one.

on one occasion

From this reading We'd met once before at the King's Arms at Malsham, where Mr. Nowell was staying, and where I went in of an evening, once in a way, after market; and he'd made pretty free with me, and asked me a good many questions about myself, and told me a good bit about himself, in a friendly way.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Stephen Whitelaw lingered for two days and two nights, and at the expiration of that time departed this life, making a very decent end of it, and troubled by no thought that his existence had been an unworthy one.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Those two were alone together the day before he died, when Stephen, of his own free will, made the following statement:---- "It was Mrs. Holbrook's father, you see," he said, in a plausible tone, "that put it to me, how he might want his daughter taken care of for a time--it might be a short time, or it might be rather a longish time, according to how circumstances should work out.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Those two were alone together the day before he died, when Stephen, of his own free will, made the following statement:---- "It was Mrs. Holbrook's father, you see," he said, in a plausible tone, "that put it to me, how he might want his daughter taken care of for a time--it might be a short time, or it might be rather a longish time, according to how circumstances should work out.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Those two were alone together the day before he died, when Stephen, of his own free will, made the following statement:---- "It was Mrs. Holbrook's father, you see," he said, in a plausible tone, "that put it to me, how he might want his daughter taken care of for a time--it might be a short time, or it might be rather a longish time, according to how circumstances should work out.

apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing

From this reading Those two were alone together the day before he died, when Stephen, of his own free will, made the following statement:---- "It was Mrs. Holbrook's father, you see," he said, in a plausible tone, "that put it to me, how he might want his daughter taken care of for a time--it might be a short time, or it might be rather a longish time, according to how circumstances should work out.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading We'd met once before at the King's Arms at Malsham, where Mr. Nowell was staying, and where I went in of an evening, once in a way, after market; and he'd made pretty free with me, and asked me a good many questions about myself, and told me a good bit about himself, in a friendly way.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Those two were alone together the day before he died, when Stephen, of his own free will, made the following statement:---- "It was Mrs. Holbrook's father, you see," he said, in a plausible tone, "that put it to me, how he might want his daughter taken care of for a time--it might be a short time, or it might be rather a longish time, according to how circumstances should work out.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading We'd met once before at the King's Arms at Malsham, where Mr. Nowell was staying, and where I went in of an evening, once in a way, after market; and he'd made pretty free with me, and asked me a good many questions about myself, and told me a good bit about himself, in a friendly way.

on the contrary

From this reading Those two were alone together the day before he died, when Stephen, of his own free will, made the following statement:---- "It was Mrs. Holbrook's father, you see," he said, in a plausible tone, "that put it to me, how he might want his daughter taken care of for a time--it might be a short time, or it might be rather a longish time, according to how circumstances should work out.

third-person singular of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading ELLEN REGAINS HER LIBERTY.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Those two were alone together the day before he died, when Stephen, of his own free will, made the following statement:---- "It was Mrs. Holbrook's father, you see," he said, in a plausible tone, "that put it to me, how he might want his daughter taken care of for a time--it might be a short time, or it might be rather a longish time, according to how circumstances should work out.

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

From this reading Before he died, he told his wife something of how he had been tempted into the doing of that foul deed whereof Marian Saltram had been the victim.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Those two were alone together the day before he died, when Stephen, of his own free will, made the following statement:---- "It was Mrs. Holbrook's father, you see," he said, in a plausible tone, "that put it to me, how he might want his daughter taken care of for a time--it might be a short time, or it might be rather a longish time, according to how circumstances should work out.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Those two were alone together the day before he died, when Stephen, of his own free will, made the following statement:---- "It was Mrs. Holbrook's father, you see," he said, in a plausible tone, "that put it to me, how he might want his daughter taken care of for a time--it might be a short time, or it might be rather a longish time, according to how circumstances should work out.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Those two were alone together the day before he died, when Stephen, of his own free will, made the following statement:---- "It was Mrs. Holbrook's father, you see," he said, in a plausible tone, "that put it to me, how he might want his daughter taken care of for a time--it might be a short time, or it might be rather a longish time, according to how circumstances should work out.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Before he died, he told his wife something of how he had been tempted into the doing of that foul deed whereof Marian Saltram had been the victim.

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

From this reading Those two were alone together the day before he died, when Stephen, of his own free will, made the following statement:---- "It was Mrs. Holbrook's father, you see," he said, in a plausible tone, "that put it to me, how he might want his daughter taken care of for a time--it might be a short time, or it might be rather a longish time, according to how circumstances should work out.

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

From this reading We'd met once before at the King's Arms at Malsham, where Mr. Nowell was staying, and where I went in of an evening, once in a way, after market; and he'd made pretty free with me, and asked me a good many questions about myself, and told me a good bit about himself, in a friendly way.

English writer (1832-1904)

From this reading Stephen Whitelaw lingered for two days and two nights, and at the expiration of that time departed this life, making a very decent end of it, and troubled by no thought that his existence had been an unworthy one.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Those two were alone together the day before he died, when Stephen, of his own free will, made the following statement:---- "It was Mrs. Holbrook's father, you see," he said, in a plausible tone, "that put it to me, how he might want his daughter taken care of for a time--it might be a short time, or it might be rather a longish time, according to how circumstances should work out.

past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading Before he died, he told his wife something of how he had been tempted into the doing of that foul deed whereof Marian Saltram had been the victim.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Stephen Whitelaw lingered for two days and two nights, and at the expiration of that time departed this life, making a very decent end of it, and troubled by no thought that his existence had been an unworthy one.

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

From this reading Stephen Whitelaw lingered for two days and two nights, and at the expiration of that time departed this life, making a very decent end of it, and troubled by no thought that his existence had been an unworthy one.

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

From this reading Stephen Whitelaw lingered for two days and two nights, and at the expiration of that time departed this life, making a very decent end of it, and troubled by no thought that his existence had been an unworthy one.

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

From this reading Those two were alone together the day before he died, when Stephen, of his own free will, made the following statement:---- "It was Mrs. Holbrook's father, you see," he said, in a plausible tone, "that put it to me, how he might want his daughter taken care of for a time--it might be a short time, or it might be rather a longish time, according to how circumstances should work out.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Stephen Whitelaw lingered for two days and two nights, and at the expiration of that time departed this life, making a very decent end of it, and troubled by no thought that his existence had been an unworthy one.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Stephen Whitelaw lingered for two days and two nights, and at the expiration of that time departed this life, making a very decent end of it, and troubled by no thought that his existence had been an unworthy one.

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

From this reading Those two were alone together the day before he died, when Stephen, of his own free will, made the following statement:---- "It was Mrs. Holbrook's father, you see," he said, in a plausible tone, "that put it to me, how he might want his daughter taken care of for a time--it might be a short time, or it might be rather a longish time, according to how circumstances should work out.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Those two were alone together the day before he died, when Stephen, of his own free will, made the following statement:---- "It was Mrs. Holbrook's father, you see," he said, in a plausible tone, "that put it to me, how he might want his daughter taken care of for a time--it might be a short time, or it might be rather a longish time, according to how circumstances should work out.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Before he died, he told his wife something of how he had been tempted into the doing of that foul deed whereof Marian Saltram had been the victim.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading Those two were alone together the day before he died, when Stephen, of his own free will, made the following statement:---- "It was Mrs. Holbrook's father, you see," he said, in a plausible tone, "that put it to me, how he might want his daughter taken care of for a time--it might be a short time, or it might be rather a longish time, according to how circumstances should work out.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading Stephen Whitelaw lingered for two days and two nights, and at the expiration of that time departed this life, making a very decent end of it, and troubled by no thought that his existence had been an unworthy one.

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

From this reading Stephen Whitelaw lingered for two days and two nights, and at the expiration of that time departed this life, making a very decent end of it, and troubled by no thought that his existence had been an unworthy one.

lacking in value or merit

From this reading Stephen Whitelaw lingered for two days and two nights, and at the expiration of that time departed this life, making a very decent end of it, and troubled by no thought that his existence had been an unworthy one.

precisely as stated

From this reading Stephen Whitelaw lingered for two days and two nights, and at the expiration of that time departed this life, making a very decent end of it, and troubled by no thought that his existence had been an unworthy one.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading Before he died, he told his wife something of how he had been tempted into the doing of that foul deed whereof Marian Saltram had been the victim.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Those two were alone together the day before he died, when Stephen, of his own free will, made the following statement:---- "It was Mrs. Holbrook's father, you see," he said, in a plausible tone, "that put it to me, how he might want his daughter taken care of for a time--it might be a short time, or it might be rather a longish time, according to how circumstances should work out.

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

From this reading Those two were alone together the day before he died, when Stephen, of his own free will, made the following statement:---- "It was Mrs. Holbrook's father, you see," he said, in a plausible tone, "that put it to me, how he might want his daughter taken care of for a time--it might be a short time, or it might be rather a longish time, according to how circumstances should work out.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading We'd met once before at the King's Arms at Malsham, where Mr. Nowell was staying, and where I went in of an evening, once in a way, after market; and he'd made pretty free with me, and asked me a good many questions about myself, and told me a good bit about himself, in a friendly way.

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From this reading We'd met once before at the King's Arms at Malsham, where Mr. Nowell was staying, and where I went in of an evening, once in a way, after market; and he'd made pretty free with me, and asked me a good many questions about myself, and told me a good bit about himself, in a friendly way.

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

From this reading We'd met once before at the King's Arms at Malsham, where Mr. Nowell was staying, and where I went in of an evening, once in a way, after market; and he'd made pretty free with me, and asked me a good many questions about myself, and told me a good bit about himself, in a friendly way.

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

From this reading Those two were alone together the day before he died, when Stephen, of his own free will, made the following statement:---- "It was Mrs. Holbrook's father, you see," he said, in a plausible tone, "that put it to me, how he might want his daughter taken care of for a time--it might be a short time, or it might be rather a longish time, according to how circumstances should work out.

at the time that

From this reading Those two were alone together the day before he died, when Stephen, of his own free will, made the following statement:---- "It was Mrs. Holbrook's father, you see," he said, in a plausible tone, "that put it to me, how he might want his daughter taken care of for a time--it might be a short time, or it might be rather a longish time, according to how circumstances should work out.

in or at the place that

From this reading We'd met once before at the King's Arms at Malsham, where Mr. Nowell was staying, and where I went in of an evening, once in a way, after market; and he'd made pretty free with me, and asked me a good many questions about myself, and told me a good bit about himself, in a friendly way.

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From this reading Before he died, he told his wife something of how he had been tempted into the doing of that foul deed whereof Marian Saltram had been the victim.

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From this reading Stephen Whitelaw lingered for two days and two nights, and at the expiration of that time departed this life, making a very decent end of it, and troubled by no thought that his existence had been an unworthy one.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Before he died, he told his wife something of how he had been tempted into the doing of that foul deed whereof Marian Saltram had been the victim.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Those two were alone together the day before he died, when Stephen, of his own free will, made the following statement:---- "It was Mrs. Holbrook's father, you see," he said, in a plausible tone, "that put it to me, how he might want his daughter taken care of for a time--it might be a short time, or it might be rather a longish time, according to how circumstances should work out.

in the company of; together with

From this reading We'd met once before at the King's Arms at Malsham, where Mr. Nowell was staying, and where I went in of an evening, once in a way, after market; and he'd made pretty free with me, and asked me a good many questions about myself, and told me a good bit about himself, in a friendly way.

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

From this reading Those two were alone together the day before he died, when Stephen, of his own free will, made the following statement:---- "It was Mrs. Holbrook's father, you see," he said, in a plausible tone, "that put it to me, how he might want his daughter taken care of for a time--it might be a short time, or it might be rather a longish time, according to how circumstances should work out.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Those two were alone together the day before he died, when Stephen, of his own free will, made the following statement:---- "It was Mrs. Holbrook's father, you see," he said, in a plausible tone, "that put it to me, how he might want his daughter taken care of for a time--it might be a short time, or it might be rather a longish time, according to how circumstances should work out.