Chapter XXXVIII

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

From this reading Her identity was confirmed by Mr. Dumphy--none the less readily that it relieved him of a distressing doubt about the late Mrs. Dumphy, and did not affect his claim to the mineral discovery which he had purchased from Gabriel and his wife.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading It was true that since the dropping of the lead the mine had been virtually abandoned, and was comparatively of little market value.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Her identity was confirmed by Mr. Dumphy--none the less readily that it relieved him of a distressing doubt about the late Mrs. Dumphy, and did not affect his claim to the mineral discovery which he had purchased from Gabriel and his wife.

have an effect upon

From this reading Her identity was confirmed by Mr. Dumphy--none the less readily that it relieved him of a distressing doubt about the late Mrs. Dumphy, and did not affect his claim to the mineral discovery which he had purchased from Gabriel and his wife.

anew

From this reading IN THE OLD CABIN AGAIN.

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

From this reading Her identity was confirmed by Mr. Dumphy--none the less readily that it relieved him of a distressing doubt about the late Mrs. Dumphy, and did not affect his claim to the mineral discovery which he had purchased from Gabriel and his wife.

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

From this reading But Mr. Dumphy still clung to the hope that the missing lead would be discovered.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was true that since the dropping of the lead the mine had been virtually abandoned, and was comparatively of little market value.

(law) a gift of personal property by will

From this reading There was little difficulty in establishing the validity of Grace Conroy's claim to the Conroy grant under the bequest of Dr. Devarges.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Mr. Dumphy still clung to the hope that the missing lead would be discovered.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Her identity was confirmed by Mr. Dumphy--none the less readily that it relieved him of a distressing doubt about the late Mrs. Dumphy, and did not affect his claim to the mineral discovery which he had purchased from Gabriel and his wife.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading IN THE OLD CABIN AGAIN.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading There was little difficulty in establishing the validity of Grace Conroy's claim to the Conroy grant under the bequest of Dr. Devarges.

inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading But Mr. Dumphy still clung to the hope that the missing lead would be discovered.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading It was true that since the dropping of the lead the mine had been virtually abandoned, and was comparatively of little market value.

of persons; not subject to change

From this reading Her identity was confirmed by Mr. Dumphy--none the less readily that it relieved him of a distressing doubt about the late Mrs. Dumphy, and did not affect his claim to the mineral discovery which he had purchased from Gabriel and his wife.

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From this reading There was little difficulty in establishing the validity of Grace Conroy's claim to the Conroy grant under the bequest of Dr. Devarges.

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

From this reading There was little difficulty in establishing the validity of Grace Conroy's claim to the Conroy grant under the bequest of Dr. Devarges.

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

From this reading There was little difficulty in establishing the validity of Grace Conroy's claim to the Conroy grant under the bequest of Dr. Devarges.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Her identity was confirmed by Mr. Dumphy--none the less readily that it relieved him of a distressing doubt about the late Mrs. Dumphy, and did not affect his claim to the mineral discovery which he had purchased from Gabriel and his wife.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading There was little difficulty in establishing the validity of Grace Conroy's claim to the Conroy grant under the bequest of Dr. Devarges.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading But Mr. Dumphy still clung to the hope that the missing lead would be discovered.

the act of discovering something

From this reading Her identity was confirmed by Mr. Dumphy--none the less readily that it relieved him of a distressing doubt about the late Mrs. Dumphy, and did not affect his claim to the mineral discovery which he had purchased from Gabriel and his wife.

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading Her identity was confirmed by Mr. Dumphy--none the less readily that it relieved him of a distressing doubt about the late Mrs. Dumphy, and did not affect his claim to the mineral discovery which he had purchased from Gabriel and his wife.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Her identity was confirmed by Mr. Dumphy--none the less readily that it relieved him of a distressing doubt about the late Mrs. Dumphy, and did not affect his claim to the mineral discovery which he had purchased from Gabriel and his wife.

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

From this reading There was little difficulty in establishing the validity of Grace Conroy's claim to the Conroy grant under the bequest of Dr. Devarges.

coming down freely under the influence of gravity

From this reading It was true that since the dropping of the lead the mine had been virtually abandoned, and was comparatively of little market value.

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

From this reading Her identity was confirmed by Mr. Dumphy--none the less readily that it relieved him of a distressing doubt about the late Mrs. Dumphy, and did not affect his claim to the mineral discovery which he had purchased from Gabriel and his wife.

-ing form of “establish” — set up or found

From this reading There was little difficulty in establishing the validity of Grace Conroy's claim to the Conroy grant under the bequest of Dr. Devarges.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Her identity was confirmed by Mr. Dumphy--none the less readily that it relieved him of a distressing doubt about the late Mrs. Dumphy, and did not affect his claim to the mineral discovery which he had purchased from Gabriel and his wife.

(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God

From this reading Her identity was confirmed by Mr. Dumphy--none the less readily that it relieved him of a distressing doubt about the late Mrs. Dumphy, and did not affect his claim to the mineral discovery which he had purchased from Gabriel and his wife.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading There was little difficulty in establishing the validity of Grace Conroy's claim to the Conroy grant under the bequest of Dr. Devarges.

let have

From this reading There was little difficulty in establishing the validity of Grace Conroy's claim to the Conroy grant under the bequest of Dr. Devarges.

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

From this reading Her identity was confirmed by Mr. Dumphy--none the less readily that it relieved him of a distressing doubt about the late Mrs. Dumphy, and did not affect his claim to the mineral discovery which he had purchased from Gabriel and his wife.

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

From this reading Her identity was confirmed by Mr. Dumphy--none the less readily that it relieved him of a distressing doubt about the late Mrs. Dumphy, and did not affect his claim to the mineral discovery which he had purchased from Gabriel and his wife.

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

From this reading Her identity was confirmed by Mr. Dumphy--none the less readily that it relieved him of a distressing doubt about the late Mrs. Dumphy, and did not affect his claim to the mineral discovery which he had purchased from Gabriel and his wife.

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

From this reading Her identity was confirmed by Mr. Dumphy--none the less readily that it relieved him of a distressing doubt about the late Mrs. Dumphy, and did not affect his claim to the mineral discovery which he had purchased from Gabriel and his wife.

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

From this reading Her identity was confirmed by Mr. Dumphy--none the less readily that it relieved him of a distressing doubt about the late Mrs. Dumphy, and did not affect his claim to the mineral discovery which he had purchased from Gabriel and his wife.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading But Mr. Dumphy still clung to the hope that the missing lead would be discovered.

the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity

From this reading Her identity was confirmed by Mr. Dumphy--none the less readily that it relieved him of a distressing doubt about the late Mrs. Dumphy, and did not affect his claim to the mineral discovery which he had purchased from Gabriel and his wife.

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

From this reading IN THE OLD CABIN AGAIN.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Her identity was confirmed by Mr. Dumphy--none the less readily that it relieved him of a distressing doubt about the late Mrs. Dumphy, and did not affect his claim to the mineral discovery which he had purchased from Gabriel and his wife.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Her identity was confirmed by Mr. Dumphy--none the less readily that it relieved him of a distressing doubt about the late Mrs. Dumphy, and did not affect his claim to the mineral discovery which he had purchased from Gabriel and his wife.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading It was true that since the dropping of the lead the mine had been virtually abandoned, and was comparatively of little market value.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Her identity was confirmed by Mr. Dumphy--none the less readily that it relieved him of a distressing doubt about the late Mrs. Dumphy, and did not affect his claim to the mineral discovery which he had purchased from Gabriel and his wife.

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

From this reading There was little difficulty in establishing the validity of Grace Conroy's claim to the Conroy grant under the bequest of Dr. Devarges.

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

From this reading It was true that since the dropping of the lead the mine had been virtually abandoned, and was comparatively of little market value.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading It was true that since the dropping of the lead the mine had been virtually abandoned, and was comparatively of little market value.

solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition

From this reading Her identity was confirmed by Mr. Dumphy--none the less readily that it relieved him of a distressing doubt about the late Mrs. Dumphy, and did not affect his claim to the mineral discovery which he had purchased from Gabriel and his wife.

not able to be found

From this reading But Mr. Dumphy still clung to the hope that the missing lead would be discovered.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Her identity was confirmed by Mr. Dumphy--none the less readily that it relieved him of a distressing doubt about the late Mrs. Dumphy, and did not affect his claim to the mineral discovery which he had purchased from Gabriel and his wife.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Her identity was confirmed by Mr. Dumphy--none the less readily that it relieved him of a distressing doubt about the late Mrs. Dumphy, and did not affect his claim to the mineral discovery which he had purchased from Gabriel and his wife.

not one, and not any

From this reading Her identity was confirmed by Mr. Dumphy--none the less readily that it relieved him of a distressing doubt about the late Mrs. Dumphy, and did not affect his claim to the mineral discovery which he had purchased from Gabriel and his wife.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Her identity was confirmed by Mr. Dumphy--none the less readily that it relieved him of a distressing doubt about the late Mrs. Dumphy, and did not affect his claim to the mineral discovery which he had purchased from Gabriel and his wife.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was little difficulty in establishing the validity of Grace Conroy's claim to the Conroy grant under the bequest of Dr. Devarges.

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

From this reading IN THE OLD CABIN AGAIN.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Her identity was confirmed by Mr. Dumphy--none the less readily that it relieved him of a distressing doubt about the late Mrs. Dumphy, and did not affect his claim to the mineral discovery which he had purchased from Gabriel and his wife.

without much difficulty

From this reading Her identity was confirmed by Mr. Dumphy--none the less readily that it relieved him of a distressing doubt about the late Mrs. Dumphy, and did not affect his claim to the mineral discovery which he had purchased from Gabriel and his wife.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading Her identity was confirmed by Mr. Dumphy--none the less readily that it relieved him of a distressing doubt about the late Mrs. Dumphy, and did not affect his claim to the mineral discovery which he had purchased from Gabriel and his wife.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading It was true that since the dropping of the lead the mine had been virtually abandoned, and was comparatively of little market value.

not in physical motion

From this reading But Mr. Dumphy still clung to the hope that the missing lead would be discovered.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Her identity was confirmed by Mr. Dumphy--none the less readily that it relieved him of a distressing doubt about the late Mrs. Dumphy, and did not affect his claim to the mineral discovery which he had purchased from Gabriel and his wife.

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

From this reading IN THE OLD CABIN AGAIN.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was little difficulty in establishing the validity of Grace Conroy's claim to the Conroy grant under the bequest of Dr. Devarges.

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

From this reading There was little difficulty in establishing the validity of Grace Conroy's claim to the Conroy grant under the bequest of Dr. Devarges.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It was true that since the dropping of the lead the mine had been virtually abandoned, and was comparatively of little market value.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading There was little difficulty in establishing the validity of Grace Conroy's claim to the Conroy grant under the bequest of Dr. Devarges.

the quality of being valid and rigorous

From this reading There was little difficulty in establishing the validity of Grace Conroy's claim to the Conroy grant under the bequest of Dr. Devarges.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading It was true that since the dropping of the lead the mine had been virtually abandoned, and was comparatively of little market value.

in essence or effect but not in fact

From this reading It was true that since the dropping of the lead the mine had been virtually abandoned, and was comparatively of little market value.

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

From this reading There was little difficulty in establishing the validity of Grace Conroy's claim to the Conroy grant under the bequest of Dr. Devarges.

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

From this reading Her identity was confirmed by Mr. Dumphy--none the less readily that it relieved him of a distressing doubt about the late Mrs. Dumphy, and did not affect his claim to the mineral discovery which he had purchased from Gabriel and his wife.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Her identity was confirmed by Mr. Dumphy--none the less readily that it relieved him of a distressing doubt about the late Mrs. Dumphy, and did not affect his claim to the mineral discovery which he had purchased from Gabriel and his wife.

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

From this reading But Mr. Dumphy still clung to the hope that the missing lead would be discovered.