Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading WHAT THE PHONOGRAPH SAID In case I should die before I can complete my arrangements for the future (said the phonograph, reproducing the voice of Francis Tudor), I am making a brief statement of the whole case into this phonograph.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Supposing I were to die within the next few days--and I have yet to go through the business of the funeral ceremonies!--circumstances might arise which might nullify part of my plan, unless a clear account of the affair should ultimately come into the hands of some person whom I could trust not to make a fool of himself--such as Polycarp, my solicitor, for instance.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Supposing I were to die within the next few days--and I have yet to go through the business of the funeral ceremonies!--circumstances might arise which might nullify part of my plan, unless a clear account of the affair should ultimately come into the hands of some person whom I could trust not to make a fool of himself--such as Polycarp, my solicitor, for instance.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading WHAT THE PHONOGRAPH SAID In case I should die before I can complete my arrangements for the future (said the phonograph, reproducing the voice of Francis Tudor), I am making a brief statement of the whole case into this phonograph.

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

From this reading I am exhausted with to-day's work, and I shall find it easier and much quicker to speak than to write; and I'm informed that I ought never to exert myself more than is necessary.

come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Supposing I were to die within the next few days--and I have yet to go through the business of the funeral ceremonies!--circumstances might arise which might nullify part of my plan, unless a clear account of the affair should ultimately come into the hands of some person whom I could trust not to make a fool of himself--such as Polycarp, my solicitor, for instance.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading WHAT THE PHONOGRAPH SAID In case I should die before I can complete my arrangements for the future (said the phonograph, reproducing the voice of Francis Tudor), I am making a brief statement of the whole case into this phonograph.

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

From this reading Supposing I were to die within the next few days--and I have yet to go through the business of the funeral ceremonies!--circumstances might arise which might nullify part of my plan, unless a clear account of the affair should ultimately come into the hands of some person whom I could trust not to make a fool of himself--such as Polycarp, my solicitor, for instance.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading WHAT THE PHONOGRAPH SAID In case I should die before I can complete my arrangements for the future (said the phonograph, reproducing the voice of Francis Tudor), I am making a brief statement of the whole case into this phonograph.

of short duration or distance

From this reading WHAT THE PHONOGRAPH SAID In case I should die before I can complete my arrangements for the future (said the phonograph, reproducing the voice of Francis Tudor), I am making a brief statement of the whole case into this phonograph.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Supposing I were to die within the next few days--and I have yet to go through the business of the funeral ceremonies!--circumstances might arise which might nullify part of my plan, unless a clear account of the affair should ultimately come into the hands of some person whom I could trust not to make a fool of himself--such as Polycarp, my solicitor, for instance.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading When I first met Camilla Payne she was shorthand clerk or private secretary, or whatever you call it, to Louis Ravengar.

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From this reading When I first met Camilla Payne she was shorthand clerk or private secretary, or whatever you call it, to Louis Ravengar.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading WHAT THE PHONOGRAPH SAID In case I should die before I can complete my arrangements for the future (said the phonograph, reproducing the voice of Francis Tudor), I am making a brief statement of the whole case into this phonograph.

an occurrence of something

From this reading WHAT THE PHONOGRAPH SAID In case I should die before I can complete my arrangements for the future (said the phonograph, reproducing the voice of Francis Tudor), I am making a brief statement of the whole case into this phonograph.

plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading Supposing I were to die within the next few days--and I have yet to go through the business of the funeral ceremonies!--circumstances might arise which might nullify part of my plan, unless a clear account of the affair should ultimately come into the hands of some person whom I could trust not to make a fool of himself--such as Polycarp, my solicitor, for instance.

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

From this reading Supposing I were to die within the next few days--and I have yet to go through the business of the funeral ceremonies!--circumstances might arise which might nullify part of my plan, unless a clear account of the affair should ultimately come into the hands of some person whom I could trust not to make a fool of himself--such as Polycarp, my solicitor, for instance.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Supposing I were to die within the next few days--and I have yet to go through the business of the funeral ceremonies!--circumstances might arise which might nullify part of my plan, unless a clear account of the affair should ultimately come into the hands of some person whom I could trust not to make a fool of himself--such as Polycarp, my solicitor, for instance.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading When I first met Camilla Payne she was shorthand clerk or private secretary, or whatever you call it, to Louis Ravengar.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Supposing I were to die within the next few days--and I have yet to go through the business of the funeral ceremonies!--circumstances might arise which might nullify part of my plan, unless a clear account of the affair should ultimately come into the hands of some person whom I could trust not to make a fool of himself--such as Polycarp, my solicitor, for instance.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading WHAT THE PHONOGRAPH SAID In case I should die before I can complete my arrangements for the future (said the phonograph, reproducing the voice of Francis Tudor), I am making a brief statement of the whole case into this phonograph.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Supposing I were to die within the next few days--and I have yet to go through the business of the funeral ceremonies!--circumstances might arise which might nullify part of my plan, unless a clear account of the affair should ultimately come into the hands of some person whom I could trust not to make a fool of himself--such as Polycarp, my solicitor, for instance.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Supposing I were to die within the next few days--and I have yet to go through the business of the funeral ceremonies!--circumstances might arise which might nullify part of my plan, unless a clear account of the affair should ultimately come into the hands of some person whom I could trust not to make a fool of himself--such as Polycarp, my solicitor, for instance.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading WHAT THE PHONOGRAPH SAID In case I should die before I can complete my arrangements for the future (said the phonograph, reproducing the voice of Francis Tudor), I am making a brief statement of the whole case into this phonograph.

comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading I am exhausted with to-day's work, and I shall find it easier and much quicker to speak than to write; and I'm informed that I ought never to exert myself more than is necessary.

put to use

From this reading I am exhausted with to-day's work, and I shall find it easier and much quicker to speak than to write; and I'm informed that I ought never to exert myself more than is necessary.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading I am exhausted with to-day's work, and I shall find it easier and much quicker to speak than to write; and I'm informed that I ought never to exert myself more than is necessary.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Hence I relate the facts for a private record.

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

From this reading Supposing I were to die within the next few days--and I have yet to go through the business of the funeral ceremonies!--circumstances might arise which might nullify part of my plan, unless a clear account of the affair should ultimately come into the hands of some person whom I could trust not to make a fool of himself--such as Polycarp, my solicitor, for instance.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading I am exhausted with to-day's work, and I shall find it easier and much quicker to speak than to write; and I'm informed that I ought never to exert myself more than is necessary.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading When I first met Camilla Payne she was shorthand clerk or private secretary, or whatever you call it, to Louis Ravengar.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading Supposing I were to die within the next few days--and I have yet to go through the business of the funeral ceremonies!--circumstances might arise which might nullify part of my plan, unless a clear account of the affair should ultimately come into the hands of some person whom I could trust not to make a fool of himself--such as Polycarp, my solicitor, for instance.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WHAT THE PHONOGRAPH SAID In case I should die before I can complete my arrangements for the future (said the phonograph, reproducing the voice of Francis Tudor), I am making a brief statement of the whole case into this phonograph.

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

From this reading WHAT THE PHONOGRAPH SAID In case I should die before I can complete my arrangements for the future (said the phonograph, reproducing the voice of Francis Tudor), I am making a brief statement of the whole case into this phonograph.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading Supposing I were to die within the next few days--and I have yet to go through the business of the funeral ceremonies!--circumstances might arise which might nullify part of my plan, unless a clear account of the affair should ultimately come into the hands of some person whom I could trust not to make a fool of himself--such as Polycarp, my solicitor, for instance.

yet to be or coming

From this reading WHAT THE PHONOGRAPH SAID In case I should die before I can complete my arrangements for the future (said the phonograph, reproducing the voice of Francis Tudor), I am making a brief statement of the whole case into this phonograph.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Supposing I were to die within the next few days--and I have yet to go through the business of the funeral ceremonies!--circumstances might arise which might nullify part of my plan, unless a clear account of the affair should ultimately come into the hands of some person whom I could trust not to make a fool of himself--such as Polycarp, my solicitor, for instance.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Supposing I were to die within the next few days--and I have yet to go through the business of the funeral ceremonies!--circumstances might arise which might nullify part of my plan, unless a clear account of the affair should ultimately come into the hands of some person whom I could trust not to make a fool of himself--such as Polycarp, my solicitor, for instance.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Supposing I were to die within the next few days--and I have yet to go through the business of the funeral ceremonies!--circumstances might arise which might nullify part of my plan, unless a clear account of the affair should ultimately come into the hands of some person whom I could trust not to make a fool of himself--such as Polycarp, my solicitor, for instance.

for this reason

From this reading Hence I relate the facts for a private record.

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

From this reading Supposing I were to die within the next few days--and I have yet to go through the business of the funeral ceremonies!--circumstances might arise which might nullify part of my plan, unless a clear account of the affair should ultimately come into the hands of some person whom I could trust not to make a fool of himself--such as Polycarp, my solicitor, for instance.

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

From this reading WHAT THE PHONOGRAPH SAID In case I should die before I can complete my arrangements for the future (said the phonograph, reproducing the voice of Francis Tudor), I am making a brief statement of the whole case into this phonograph.

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

From this reading I am exhausted with to-day's work, and I shall find it easier and much quicker to speak than to write; and I'm informed that I ought never to exert myself more than is necessary.

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

From this reading WHAT THE PHONOGRAPH SAID In case I should die before I can complete my arrangements for the future (said the phonograph, reproducing the voice of Francis Tudor), I am making a brief statement of the whole case into this phonograph.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading I am exhausted with to-day's work, and I shall find it easier and much quicker to speak than to write; and I'm informed that I ought never to exert myself more than is necessary.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Supposing I were to die within the next few days--and I have yet to go through the business of the funeral ceremonies!--circumstances might arise which might nullify part of my plan, unless a clear account of the affair should ultimately come into the hands of some person whom I could trust not to make a fool of himself--such as Polycarp, my solicitor, for instance.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading WHAT THE PHONOGRAPH SAID In case I should die before I can complete my arrangements for the future (said the phonograph, reproducing the voice of Francis Tudor), I am making a brief statement of the whole case into this phonograph.

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

From this reading I am exhausted with to-day's work, and I shall find it easier and much quicker to speak than to write; and I'm informed that I ought never to exert myself more than is necessary.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I am exhausted with to-day's work, and I shall find it easier and much quicker to speak than to write; and I'm informed that I ought never to exert myself more than is necessary.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading When I first met Camilla Payne she was shorthand clerk or private secretary, or whatever you call it, to Louis Ravengar.

engage in

From this reading Supposing I were to die within the next few days--and I have yet to go through the business of the funeral ceremonies!--circumstances might arise which might nullify part of my plan, unless a clear account of the affair should ultimately come into the hands of some person whom I could trust not to make a fool of himself--such as Polycarp, my solicitor, for instance.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading WHAT THE PHONOGRAPH SAID In case I should die before I can complete my arrangements for the future (said the phonograph, reproducing the voice of Francis Tudor), I am making a brief statement of the whole case into this phonograph.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading When I first met Camilla Payne she was shorthand clerk or private secretary, or whatever you call it, to Louis Ravengar.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Supposing I were to die within the next few days--and I have yet to go through the business of the funeral ceremonies!--circumstances might arise which might nullify part of my plan, unless a clear account of the affair should ultimately come into the hands of some person whom I could trust not to make a fool of himself--such as Polycarp, my solicitor, for instance.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading I am exhausted with to-day's work, and I shall find it easier and much quicker to speak than to write; and I'm informed that I ought never to exert myself more than is necessary.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I am exhausted with to-day's work, and I shall find it easier and much quicker to speak than to write; and I'm informed that I ought never to exert myself more than is necessary.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading WHAT THE PHONOGRAPH SAID In case I should die before I can complete my arrangements for the future (said the phonograph, reproducing the voice of Francis Tudor), I am making a brief statement of the whole case into this phonograph.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I am exhausted with to-day's work, and I shall find it easier and much quicker to speak than to write; and I'm informed that I ought never to exert myself more than is necessary.

absolutely essential

From this reading I am exhausted with to-day's work, and I shall find it easier and much quicker to speak than to write; and I'm informed that I ought never to exert myself more than is necessary.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading I am exhausted with to-day's work, and I shall find it easier and much quicker to speak than to write; and I'm informed that I ought never to exert myself more than is necessary.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Supposing I were to die within the next few days--and I have yet to go through the business of the funeral ceremonies!--circumstances might arise which might nullify part of my plan, unless a clear account of the affair should ultimately come into the hands of some person whom I could trust not to make a fool of himself--such as Polycarp, my solicitor, for instance.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Supposing I were to die within the next few days--and I have yet to go through the business of the funeral ceremonies!--circumstances might arise which might nullify part of my plan, unless a clear account of the affair should ultimately come into the hands of some person whom I could trust not to make a fool of himself--such as Polycarp, my solicitor, for instance.

declare invalid

From this reading Supposing I were to die within the next few days--and I have yet to go through the business of the funeral ceremonies!--circumstances might arise which might nullify part of my plan, unless a clear account of the affair should ultimately come into the hands of some person whom I could trust not to make a fool of himself--such as Polycarp, my solicitor, for instance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHAT THE PHONOGRAPH SAID In case I should die before I can complete my arrangements for the future (said the phonograph, reproducing the voice of Francis Tudor), I am making a brief statement of the whole case into this phonograph.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading When I first met Camilla Payne she was shorthand clerk or private secretary, or whatever you call it, to Louis Ravengar.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading I am exhausted with to-day's work, and I shall find it easier and much quicker to speak than to write; and I'm informed that I ought never to exert myself more than is necessary.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Supposing I were to die within the next few days--and I have yet to go through the business of the funeral ceremonies!--circumstances might arise which might nullify part of my plan, unless a clear account of the affair should ultimately come into the hands of some person whom I could trust not to make a fool of himself--such as Polycarp, my solicitor, for instance.

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

From this reading When I first met Camilla Payne she was shorthand clerk or private secretary, or whatever you call it, to Louis Ravengar.

a human being

From this reading Supposing I were to die within the next few days--and I have yet to go through the business of the funeral ceremonies!--circumstances might arise which might nullify part of my plan, unless a clear account of the affair should ultimately come into the hands of some person whom I could trust not to make a fool of himself--such as Polycarp, my solicitor, for instance.

machine in which rotating records cause a stylus to vibrate and the vibrations are amplified acoustically or electronically

From this reading WHAT THE PHONOGRAPH SAID In case I should die before I can complete my arrangements for the future (said the phonograph, reproducing the voice of Francis Tudor), I am making a brief statement of the whole case into this phonograph.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Supposing I were to die within the next few days--and I have yet to go through the business of the funeral ceremonies!--circumstances might arise which might nullify part of my plan, unless a clear account of the affair should ultimately come into the hands of some person whom I could trust not to make a fool of himself--such as Polycarp, my solicitor, for instance.

Greek bishop of Smyrna who refused to recant his Christian faith and was burned to death by pagans (circa 69-155)

From this reading Supposing I were to die within the next few days--and I have yet to go through the business of the funeral ceremonies!--circumstances might arise which might nullify part of my plan, unless a clear account of the affair should ultimately come into the hands of some person whom I could trust not to make a fool of himself--such as Polycarp, my solicitor, for instance.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Hence I relate the facts for a private record.

more quickly

From this reading I am exhausted with to-day's work, and I shall find it easier and much quicker to speak than to write; and I'm informed that I ought never to exert myself more than is necessary.

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

From this reading When I first met Camilla Payne she was shorthand clerk or private secretary, or whatever you call it, to Louis Ravengar.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading Hence I relate the facts for a private record.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Hence I relate the facts for a private record.

-ing form of “reproduce” — make a copy or equivalent of

From this reading WHAT THE PHONOGRAPH SAID In case I should die before I can complete my arrangements for the future (said the phonograph, reproducing the voice of Francis Tudor), I am making a brief statement of the whole case into this phonograph.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading WHAT THE PHONOGRAPH SAID In case I should die before I can complete my arrangements for the future (said the phonograph, reproducing the voice of Francis Tudor), I am making a brief statement of the whole case into this phonograph.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading When I first met Camilla Payne she was shorthand clerk or private secretary, or whatever you call it, to Louis Ravengar.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading I am exhausted with to-day's work, and I shall find it easier and much quicker to speak than to write; and I'm informed that I ought never to exert myself more than is necessary.

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

From this reading When I first met Camilla Payne she was shorthand clerk or private secretary, or whatever you call it, to Louis Ravengar.

a method of writing rapidly using an abbreviated symbolic system

From this reading When I first met Camilla Payne she was shorthand clerk or private secretary, or whatever you call it, to Louis Ravengar.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading WHAT THE PHONOGRAPH SAID In case I should die before I can complete my arrangements for the future (said the phonograph, reproducing the voice of Francis Tudor), I am making a brief statement of the whole case into this phonograph.

a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes

From this reading Supposing I were to die within the next few days--and I have yet to go through the business of the funeral ceremonies!--circumstances might arise which might nullify part of my plan, unless a clear account of the affair should ultimately come into the hands of some person whom I could trust not to make a fool of himself--such as Polycarp, my solicitor, for instance.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Supposing I were to die within the next few days--and I have yet to go through the business of the funeral ceremonies!--circumstances might arise which might nullify part of my plan, unless a clear account of the affair should ultimately come into the hands of some person whom I could trust not to make a fool of himself--such as Polycarp, my solicitor, for instance.

express in speech

From this reading I am exhausted with to-day's work, and I shall find it easier and much quicker to speak than to write; and I'm informed that I ought never to exert myself more than is necessary.

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

From this reading WHAT THE PHONOGRAPH SAID In case I should die before I can complete my arrangements for the future (said the phonograph, reproducing the voice of Francis Tudor), I am making a brief statement of the whole case into this phonograph.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Supposing I were to die within the next few days--and I have yet to go through the business of the funeral ceremonies!--circumstances might arise which might nullify part of my plan, unless a clear account of the affair should ultimately come into the hands of some person whom I could trust not to make a fool of himself--such as Polycarp, my solicitor, for instance.

-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition

From this reading Supposing I were to die within the next few days--and I have yet to go through the business of the funeral ceremonies!--circumstances might arise which might nullify part of my plan, unless a clear account of the affair should ultimately come into the hands of some person whom I could trust not to make a fool of himself--such as Polycarp, my solicitor, for instance.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I am exhausted with to-day's work, and I shall find it easier and much quicker to speak than to write; and I'm informed that I ought never to exert myself more than is necessary.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I am exhausted with to-day's work, and I shall find it easier and much quicker to speak than to write; and I'm informed that I ought never to exert myself more than is necessary.

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

From this reading WHAT THE PHONOGRAPH SAID In case I should die before I can complete my arrangements for the future (said the phonograph, reproducing the voice of Francis Tudor), I am making a brief statement of the whole case into this phonograph.

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

From this reading WHAT THE PHONOGRAPH SAID In case I should die before I can complete my arrangements for the future (said the phonograph, reproducing the voice of Francis Tudor), I am making a brief statement of the whole case into this phonograph.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Supposing I were to die within the next few days--and I have yet to go through the business of the funeral ceremonies!--circumstances might arise which might nullify part of my plan, unless a clear account of the affair should ultimately come into the hands of some person whom I could trust not to make a fool of himself--such as Polycarp, my solicitor, for instance.

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

From this reading I am exhausted with to-day's work, and I shall find it easier and much quicker to speak than to write; and I'm informed that I ought never to exert myself more than is necessary.

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

From this reading I am exhausted with to-day's work, and I shall find it easier and much quicker to speak than to write; and I'm informed that I ought never to exert myself more than is necessary.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading Supposing I were to die within the next few days--and I have yet to go through the business of the funeral ceremonies!--circumstances might arise which might nullify part of my plan, unless a clear account of the affair should ultimately come into the hands of some person whom I could trust not to make a fool of himself--such as Polycarp, my solicitor, for instance.

an English dynasty descended from Henry Tudor; Tudor monarchs ruled from Henry VII to Elizabeth I (from 1485 to 1603)

From this reading WHAT THE PHONOGRAPH SAID In case I should die before I can complete my arrangements for the future (said the phonograph, reproducing the voice of Francis Tudor), I am making a brief statement of the whole case into this phonograph.

as the end result of a succession or process

From this reading Supposing I were to die within the next few days--and I have yet to go through the business of the funeral ceremonies!--circumstances might arise which might nullify part of my plan, unless a clear account of the affair should ultimately come into the hands of some person whom I could trust not to make a fool of himself--such as Polycarp, my solicitor, for instance.

except if; if not

From this reading Supposing I were to die within the next few days--and I have yet to go through the business of the funeral ceremonies!--circumstances might arise which might nullify part of my plan, unless a clear account of the affair should ultimately come into the hands of some person whom I could trust not to make a fool of himself--such as Polycarp, my solicitor, for instance.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading WHAT THE PHONOGRAPH SAID In case I should die before I can complete my arrangements for the future (said the phonograph, reproducing the voice of Francis Tudor), I am making a brief statement of the whole case into this phonograph.

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

From this reading When I first met Camilla Payne she was shorthand clerk or private secretary, or whatever you call it, to Louis Ravengar.

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

From this reading Supposing I were to die within the next few days--and I have yet to go through the business of the funeral ceremonies!--circumstances might arise which might nullify part of my plan, unless a clear account of the affair should ultimately come into the hands of some person whom I could trust not to make a fool of himself--such as Polycarp, my solicitor, for instance.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT THE PHONOGRAPH SAID In case I should die before I can complete my arrangements for the future (said the phonograph, reproducing the voice of Francis Tudor), I am making a brief statement of the whole case into this phonograph.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading When I first met Camilla Payne she was shorthand clerk or private secretary, or whatever you call it, to Louis Ravengar.

at the time that

From this reading When I first met Camilla Payne she was shorthand clerk or private secretary, or whatever you call it, to Louis Ravengar.

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

From this reading Supposing I were to die within the next few days--and I have yet to go through the business of the funeral ceremonies!--circumstances might arise which might nullify part of my plan, unless a clear account of the affair should ultimately come into the hands of some person whom I could trust not to make a fool of himself--such as Polycarp, my solicitor, for instance.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading WHAT THE PHONOGRAPH SAID In case I should die before I can complete my arrangements for the future (said the phonograph, reproducing the voice of Francis Tudor), I am making a brief statement of the whole case into this phonograph.

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

From this reading Supposing I were to die within the next few days--and I have yet to go through the business of the funeral ceremonies!--circumstances might arise which might nullify part of my plan, unless a clear account of the affair should ultimately come into the hands of some person whom I could trust not to make a fool of himself--such as Polycarp, my solicitor, for instance.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I am exhausted with to-day's work, and I shall find it easier and much quicker to speak than to write; and I'm informed that I ought never to exert myself more than is necessary.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Supposing I were to die within the next few days--and I have yet to go through the business of the funeral ceremonies!--circumstances might arise which might nullify part of my plan, unless a clear account of the affair should ultimately come into the hands of some person whom I could trust not to make a fool of himself--such as Polycarp, my solicitor, for instance.

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

From this reading I am exhausted with to-day's work, and I shall find it easier and much quicker to speak than to write; and I'm informed that I ought never to exert myself more than is necessary.

produce a literary work

From this reading I am exhausted with to-day's work, and I shall find it easier and much quicker to speak than to write; and I'm informed that I ought never to exert myself more than is necessary.

but in spite of that

From this reading Supposing I were to die within the next few days--and I have yet to go through the business of the funeral ceremonies!--circumstances might arise which might nullify part of my plan, unless a clear account of the affair should ultimately come into the hands of some person whom I could trust not to make a fool of himself--such as Polycarp, my solicitor, for instance.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading When I first met Camilla Payne she was shorthand clerk or private secretary, or whatever you call it, to Louis Ravengar.