Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading When he pulled out that and others from the capacious pocket of his coat, it had its turn, as he sat in his library in his thick silk dressing-gown; and then he found its contents to be a closely-written letter, in a clerk's hand, and an enclosure in "secretary hand," as I believe the angular scrivinary of law-writings in those days was termed, engrossed on a bit of parchment about the size of this page.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading When he pulled out that and others from the capacious pocket of his coat, it had its turn, as he sat in his library in his thick silk dressing-gown; and then he found its contents to be a closely-written letter, in a clerk's hand, and an enclosure in "secretary hand," as I believe the angular scrivinary of law-writings in those days was termed, engrossed on a bit of parchment about the size of this page.

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

From this reading When he pulled out that and others from the capacious pocket of his coat, it had its turn, as he sat in his library in his thick silk dressing-gown; and then he found its contents to be a closely-written letter, in a clerk's hand, and an enclosure in "secretary hand," as I believe the angular scrivinary of law-writings in those days was termed, engrossed on a bit of parchment about the size of this page.

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

From this reading When he pulled out that and others from the capacious pocket of his coat, it had its turn, as he sat in his library in his thick silk dressing-gown; and then he found its contents to be a closely-written letter, in a clerk's hand, and an enclosure in "secretary hand," as I believe the angular scrivinary of law-writings in those days was termed, engrossed on a bit of parchment about the size of this page.

measured by an angle or by the rate of change of an angle

From this reading When he pulled out that and others from the capacious pocket of his coat, it had its turn, as he sat in his library in his thick silk dressing-gown; and then he found its contents to be a closely-written letter, in a clerk's hand, and an enclosure in "secretary hand," as I believe the angular scrivinary of law-writings in those days was termed, engrossed on a bit of parchment about the size of this page.

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

From this reading As it was he simply read the direction:

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

From this reading When he pulled out that and others from the capacious pocket of his coat, it had its turn, as he sat in his library in his thick silk dressing-gown; and then he found its contents to be a closely-written letter, in a clerk's hand, and an enclosure in "secretary hand," as I believe the angular scrivinary of law-writings in those days was termed, engrossed on a bit of parchment about the size of this page.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading When he pulled out that and others from the capacious pocket of his coat, it had its turn, as he sat in his library in his thick silk dressing-gown; and then he found its contents to be a closely-written letter, in a clerk's hand, and an enclosure in "secretary hand," as I believe the angular scrivinary of law-writings in those days was termed, engrossed on a bit of parchment about the size of this page.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading When he pulled out that and others from the capacious pocket of his coat, it had its turn, as he sat in his library in his thick silk dressing-gown; and then he found its contents to be a closely-written letter, in a clerk's hand, and an enclosure in "secretary hand," as I believe the angular scrivinary of law-writings in those days was termed, engrossed on a bit of parchment about the size of this page.

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

From this reading _Caleb Searcher_ The Judge had received the letter; had he known from whom it came, he would no doubt have read it instantaneously.

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

From this reading _Caleb Searcher_ The Judge had received the letter; had he known from whom it came, he would no doubt have read it instantaneously.

large in capacity

From this reading When he pulled out that and others from the capacious pocket of his coat, it had its turn, as he sat in his library in his thick silk dressing-gown; and then he found its contents to be a closely-written letter, in a clerk's hand, and an enclosure in "secretary hand," as I believe the angular scrivinary of law-writings in those days was termed, engrossed on a bit of parchment about the size of this page.

possessive form of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading When he pulled out that and others from the capacious pocket of his coat, it had its turn, as he sat in his library in his thick silk dressing-gown; and then he found its contents to be a closely-written letter, in a clerk's hand, and an enclosure in "secretary hand," as I believe the angular scrivinary of law-writings in those days was termed, engrossed on a bit of parchment about the size of this page.

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

From this reading When he pulled out that and others from the capacious pocket of his coat, it had its turn, as he sat in his library in his thick silk dressing-gown; and then he found its contents to be a closely-written letter, in a clerk's hand, and an enclosure in "secretary hand," as I believe the angular scrivinary of law-writings in those days was termed, engrossed on a bit of parchment about the size of this page.

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

From this reading When he pulled out that and others from the capacious pocket of his coat, it had its turn, as he sat in his library in his thick silk dressing-gown; and then he found its contents to be a closely-written letter, in a clerk's hand, and an enclosure in "secretary hand," as I believe the angular scrivinary of law-writings in those days was termed, engrossed on a bit of parchment about the size of this page.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading _To the Honourable The Lord Justice Elijah Harbottle, One of his Majesty's Justices of the Honourable Court of Common Pleas._ It remained forgotten in his pocket till he reached home.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading When he pulled out that and others from the capacious pocket of his coat, it had its turn, as he sat in his library in his thick silk dressing-gown; and then he found its contents to be a closely-written letter, in a clerk's hand, and an enclosure in "secretary hand," as I believe the angular scrivinary of law-writings in those days was termed, engrossed on a bit of parchment about the size of this page.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading _To the Honourable The Lord Justice Elijah Harbottle, One of his Majesty's Justices of the Honourable Court of Common Pleas._ It remained forgotten in his pocket till he reached home.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading When he pulled out that and others from the capacious pocket of his coat, it had its turn, as he sat in his library in his thick silk dressing-gown; and then he found its contents to be a closely-written letter, in a clerk's hand, and an enclosure in "secretary hand," as I believe the angular scrivinary of law-writings in those days was termed, engrossed on a bit of parchment about the size of this page.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading As it was he simply read the direction:

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading _Caleb Searcher_ The Judge had received the letter; had he known from whom it came, he would no doubt have read it instantaneously.

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

From this reading When he pulled out that and others from the capacious pocket of his coat, it had its turn, as he sat in his library in his thick silk dressing-gown; and then he found its contents to be a closely-written letter, in a clerk's hand, and an enclosure in "secretary hand," as I believe the angular scrivinary of law-writings in those days was termed, engrossed on a bit of parchment about the size of this page.

a Hebrew prophet in the Old Testament who opposed the worship of idols; he was persecuted for rebuking Ahab and Jezebel (king and queen of Israel); he was taken up to heaven in a chariot of fire (circa 9th century BC)

From this reading _To the Honourable The Lord Justice Elijah Harbottle, One of his Majesty's Justices of the Honourable Court of Common Pleas._ It remained forgotten in his pocket till he reached home.

a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose

From this reading When he pulled out that and others from the capacious pocket of his coat, it had its turn, as he sat in his library in his thick silk dressing-gown; and then he found its contents to be a closely-written letter, in a clerk's hand, and an enclosure in "secretary hand," as I believe the angular scrivinary of law-writings in those days was termed, engrossed on a bit of parchment about the size of this page.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading When he pulled out that and others from the capacious pocket of his coat, it had its turn, as he sat in his library in his thick silk dressing-gown; and then he found its contents to be a closely-written letter, in a clerk's hand, and an enclosure in "secretary hand," as I believe the angular scrivinary of law-writings in those days was termed, engrossed on a bit of parchment about the size of this page.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading _To the Honourable The Lord Justice Elijah Harbottle, One of his Majesty's Justices of the Honourable Court of Common Pleas._ It remained forgotten in his pocket till he reached home.

set up or found

From this reading When he pulled out that and others from the capacious pocket of his coat, it had its turn, as he sat in his library in his thick silk dressing-gown; and then he found its contents to be a closely-written letter, in a clerk's hand, and an enclosure in "secretary hand," as I believe the angular scrivinary of law-writings in those days was termed, engrossed on a bit of parchment about the size of this page.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Caleb Searcher_ The Judge had received the letter; had he known from whom it came, he would no doubt have read it instantaneously.

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

From this reading _Caleb Searcher_ The Judge had received the letter; had he known from whom it came, he would no doubt have read it instantaneously.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading When he pulled out that and others from the capacious pocket of his coat, it had its turn, as he sat in his library in his thick silk dressing-gown; and then he found its contents to be a closely-written letter, in a clerk's hand, and an enclosure in "secretary hand," as I believe the angular scrivinary of law-writings in those days was termed, engrossed on a bit of parchment about the size of this page.

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

From this reading _To the Honourable The Lord Justice Elijah Harbottle, One of his Majesty's Justices of the Honourable Court of Common Pleas._ It remained forgotten in his pocket till he reached home.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _Caleb Searcher_ The Judge had received the letter; had he known from whom it came, he would no doubt have read it instantaneously.

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

From this reading _Caleb Searcher_ The Judge had received the letter; had he known from whom it came, he would no doubt have read it instantaneously.

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

From this reading _To the Honourable The Lord Justice Elijah Harbottle, One of his Majesty's Justices of the Honourable Court of Common Pleas._ It remained forgotten in his pocket till he reached home.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading _To the Honourable The Lord Justice Elijah Harbottle, One of his Majesty's Justices of the Honourable Court of Common Pleas._ It remained forgotten in his pocket till he reached home.

worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

From this reading _To the Honourable The Lord Justice Elijah Harbottle, One of his Majesty's Justices of the Honourable Court of Common Pleas._ It remained forgotten in his pocket till he reached home.

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

From this reading When he pulled out that and others from the capacious pocket of his coat, it had its turn, as he sat in his library in his thick silk dressing-gown; and then he found its contents to be a closely-written letter, in a clerk's hand, and an enclosure in "secretary hand," as I believe the angular scrivinary of law-writings in those days was termed, engrossed on a bit of parchment about the size of this page.

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

From this reading _To the Honourable The Lord Justice Elijah Harbottle, One of his Majesty's Justices of the Honourable Court of Common Pleas._ It remained forgotten in his pocket till he reached home.

without any delay

From this reading _Caleb Searcher_ The Judge had received the letter; had he known from whom it came, he would no doubt have read it instantaneously.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Caleb Searcher_ The Judge had received the letter; had he known from whom it came, he would no doubt have read it instantaneously.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading When he pulled out that and others from the capacious pocket of his coat, it had its turn, as he sat in his library in his thick silk dressing-gown; and then he found its contents to be a closely-written letter, in a clerk's hand, and an enclosure in "secretary hand," as I believe the angular scrivinary of law-writings in those days was termed, engrossed on a bit of parchment about the size of this page.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading _Caleb Searcher_ The Judge had received the letter; had he known from whom it came, he would no doubt have read it instantaneously.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading _To the Honourable The Lord Justice Elijah Harbottle, One of his Majesty's Justices of the Honourable Court of Common Pleas._ It remained forgotten in his pocket till he reached home.

plural of “justice” — the quality of being just or fair

From this reading _To the Honourable The Lord Justice Elijah Harbottle, One of his Majesty's Justices of the Honourable Court of Common Pleas._ It remained forgotten in his pocket till he reached home.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading _Caleb Searcher_ The Judge had received the letter; had he known from whom it came, he would no doubt have read it instantaneously.

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

From this reading When he pulled out that and others from the capacious pocket of his coat, it had its turn, as he sat in his library in his thick silk dressing-gown; and then he found its contents to be a closely-written letter, in a clerk's hand, and an enclosure in "secretary hand," as I believe the angular scrivinary of law-writings in those days was termed, engrossed on a bit of parchment about the size of this page.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading _Caleb Searcher_ The Judge had received the letter; had he known from whom it came, he would no doubt have read it instantaneously.

a room where books are kept

From this reading When he pulled out that and others from the capacious pocket of his coat, it had its turn, as he sat in his library in his thick silk dressing-gown; and then he found its contents to be a closely-written letter, in a clerk's hand, and an enclosure in "secretary hand," as I believe the angular scrivinary of law-writings in those days was termed, engrossed on a bit of parchment about the size of this page.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading _To the Honourable The Lord Justice Elijah Harbottle, One of his Majesty's Justices of the Honourable Court of Common Pleas._ It remained forgotten in his pocket till he reached home.

possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion

From this reading _To the Honourable The Lord Justice Elijah Harbottle, One of his Majesty's Justices of the Honourable Court of Common Pleas._ It remained forgotten in his pocket till he reached home.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The letter said: MR.

not any; not one

From this reading _Caleb Searcher_ The Judge had received the letter; had he known from whom it came, he would no doubt have read it instantaneously.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _To the Honourable The Lord Justice Elijah Harbottle, One of his Majesty's Justices of the Honourable Court of Common Pleas._ It remained forgotten in his pocket till he reached home.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When he pulled out that and others from the capacious pocket of his coat, it had its turn, as he sat in his library in his thick silk dressing-gown; and then he found its contents to be a closely-written letter, in a clerk's hand, and an enclosure in "secretary hand," as I believe the angular scrivinary of law-writings in those days was termed, engrossed on a bit of parchment about the size of this page.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _To the Honourable The Lord Justice Elijah Harbottle, One of his Majesty's Justices of the Honourable Court of Common Pleas._ It remained forgotten in his pocket till he reached home.

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

From this reading When he pulled out that and others from the capacious pocket of his coat, it had its turn, as he sat in his library in his thick silk dressing-gown; and then he found its contents to be a closely-written letter, in a clerk's hand, and an enclosure in "secretary hand," as I believe the angular scrivinary of law-writings in those days was termed, engrossed on a bit of parchment about the size of this page.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When he pulled out that and others from the capacious pocket of his coat, it had its turn, as he sat in his library in his thick silk dressing-gown; and then he found its contents to be a closely-written letter, in a clerk's hand, and an enclosure in "secretary hand," as I believe the angular scrivinary of law-writings in those days was termed, engrossed on a bit of parchment about the size of this page.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading When he pulled out that and others from the capacious pocket of his coat, it had its turn, as he sat in his library in his thick silk dressing-gown; and then he found its contents to be a closely-written letter, in a clerk's hand, and an enclosure in "secretary hand," as I believe the angular scrivinary of law-writings in those days was termed, engrossed on a bit of parchment about the size of this page.

A stiff, flat, thin material made from the prepared skin of an animal, used for writing.

From this reading When he pulled out that and others from the capacious pocket of his coat, it had its turn, as he sat in his library in his thick silk dressing-gown; and then he found its contents to be a closely-written letter, in a clerk's hand, and an enclosure in "secretary hand," as I believe the angular scrivinary of law-writings in those days was termed, engrossed on a bit of parchment about the size of this page.

plural of “plea” — a humble request for help from someone in authority

From this reading _To the Honourable The Lord Justice Elijah Harbottle, One of his Majesty's Justices of the Honourable Court of Common Pleas._ It remained forgotten in his pocket till he reached home.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading _To the Honourable The Lord Justice Elijah Harbottle, One of his Majesty's Justices of the Honourable Court of Common Pleas._ It remained forgotten in his pocket till he reached home.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading When he pulled out that and others from the capacious pocket of his coat, it had its turn, as he sat in his library in his thick silk dressing-gown; and then he found its contents to be a closely-written letter, in a clerk's hand, and an enclosure in "secretary hand," as I believe the angular scrivinary of law-writings in those days was termed, engrossed on a bit of parchment about the size of this page.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading _To the Honourable The Lord Justice Elijah Harbottle, One of his Majesty's Justices of the Honourable Court of Common Pleas._ It remained forgotten in his pocket till he reached home.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading _Caleb Searcher_ The Judge had received the letter; had he known from whom it came, he would no doubt have read it instantaneously.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading _Caleb Searcher_ The Judge had received the letter; had he known from whom it came, he would no doubt have read it instantaneously.

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

From this reading _To the Honourable The Lord Justice Elijah Harbottle, One of his Majesty's Justices of the Honourable Court of Common Pleas._ It remained forgotten in his pocket till he reached home.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The letter said: MR.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading When he pulled out that and others from the capacious pocket of his coat, it had its turn, as he sat in his library in his thick silk dressing-gown; and then he found its contents to be a closely-written letter, in a clerk's hand, and an enclosure in "secretary hand," as I believe the angular scrivinary of law-writings in those days was termed, engrossed on a bit of parchment about the size of this page.

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

From this reading When he pulled out that and others from the capacious pocket of his coat, it had its turn, as he sat in his library in his thick silk dressing-gown; and then he found its contents to be a closely-written letter, in a clerk's hand, and an enclosure in "secretary hand," as I believe the angular scrivinary of law-writings in those days was termed, engrossed on a bit of parchment about the size of this page.

someone making a search or inquiry

From this reading _Caleb Searcher_ The Judge had received the letter; had he known from whom it came, he would no doubt have read it instantaneously.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading When he pulled out that and others from the capacious pocket of his coat, it had its turn, as he sat in his library in his thick silk dressing-gown; and then he found its contents to be a closely-written letter, in a clerk's hand, and an enclosure in "secretary hand," as I believe the angular scrivinary of law-writings in those days was termed, engrossed on a bit of parchment about the size of this page.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading When he pulled out that and others from the capacious pocket of his coat, it had its turn, as he sat in his library in his thick silk dressing-gown; and then he found its contents to be a closely-written letter, in a clerk's hand, and an enclosure in "secretary hand," as I believe the angular scrivinary of law-writings in those days was termed, engrossed on a bit of parchment about the size of this page.

and nothing more

From this reading As it was he simply read the direction:

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading When he pulled out that and others from the capacious pocket of his coat, it had its turn, as he sat in his library in his thick silk dressing-gown; and then he found its contents to be a closely-written letter, in a clerk's hand, and an enclosure in "secretary hand," as I believe the angular scrivinary of law-writings in those days was termed, engrossed on a bit of parchment about the size of this page.

past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term

From this reading When he pulled out that and others from the capacious pocket of his coat, it had its turn, as he sat in his library in his thick silk dressing-gown; and then he found its contents to be a closely-written letter, in a clerk's hand, and an enclosure in "secretary hand," as I believe the angular scrivinary of law-writings in those days was termed, engrossed on a bit of parchment about the size of this page.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When he pulled out that and others from the capacious pocket of his coat, it had its turn, as he sat in his library in his thick silk dressing-gown; and then he found its contents to be a closely-written letter, in a clerk's hand, and an enclosure in "secretary hand," as I believe the angular scrivinary of law-writings in those days was termed, engrossed on a bit of parchment about the size of this page.

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

From this reading _Caleb Searcher_ The Judge had received the letter; had he known from whom it came, he would no doubt have read it instantaneously.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading When he pulled out that and others from the capacious pocket of his coat, it had its turn, as he sat in his library in his thick silk dressing-gown; and then he found its contents to be a closely-written letter, in a clerk's hand, and an enclosure in "secretary hand," as I believe the angular scrivinary of law-writings in those days was termed, engrossed on a bit of parchment about the size of this page.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading When he pulled out that and others from the capacious pocket of his coat, it had its turn, as he sat in his library in his thick silk dressing-gown; and then he found its contents to be a closely-written letter, in a clerk's hand, and an enclosure in "secretary hand," as I believe the angular scrivinary of law-writings in those days was termed, engrossed on a bit of parchment about the size of this page.

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

From this reading When he pulled out that and others from the capacious pocket of his coat, it had its turn, as he sat in his library in his thick silk dressing-gown; and then he found its contents to be a closely-written letter, in a clerk's hand, and an enclosure in "secretary hand," as I believe the angular scrivinary of law-writings in those days was termed, engrossed on a bit of parchment about the size of this page.

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

From this reading When he pulled out that and others from the capacious pocket of his coat, it had its turn, as he sat in his library in his thick silk dressing-gown; and then he found its contents to be a closely-written letter, in a clerk's hand, and an enclosure in "secretary hand," as I believe the angular scrivinary of law-writings in those days was termed, engrossed on a bit of parchment about the size of this page.

up to a particular time

From this reading _To the Honourable The Lord Justice Elijah Harbottle, One of his Majesty's Justices of the Honourable Court of Common Pleas._ It remained forgotten in his pocket till he reached home.

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

From this reading _To the Honourable The Lord Justice Elijah Harbottle, One of his Majesty's Justices of the Honourable Court of Common Pleas._ It remained forgotten in his pocket till he reached home.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading When he pulled out that and others from the capacious pocket of his coat, it had its turn, as he sat in his library in his thick silk dressing-gown; and then he found its contents to be a closely-written letter, in a clerk's hand, and an enclosure in "secretary hand," as I believe the angular scrivinary of law-writings in those days was termed, engrossed on a bit of parchment about the size of this page.

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

From this reading As it was he simply read the direction:

at the time that

From this reading When he pulled out that and others from the capacious pocket of his coat, it had its turn, as he sat in his library in his thick silk dressing-gown; and then he found its contents to be a closely-written letter, in a clerk's hand, and an enclosure in "secretary hand," as I believe the angular scrivinary of law-writings in those days was termed, engrossed on a bit of parchment about the size of this page.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _Caleb Searcher_ The Judge had received the letter; had he known from whom it came, he would no doubt have read it instantaneously.

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

From this reading _Caleb Searcher_ The Judge had received the letter; had he known from whom it came, he would no doubt have read it instantaneously.