Chapter XI

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

From this reading But it so fell out that in the document purloined by him from the pocket of Skeggs when that individual lay dead on the moor, there was given the name of a certain person, still living, who could depose, of his own personal knowledge, to the truth of the facts as put down in the dying woman’s confession.

later than; following

From this reading After the death and burial of Mother Mim—the expenses of the last-named ceremony being defrayed out of Kester’s pocket—it had been his intention to leave Park Newton at once and for ever.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Of all days in the year this was the one that Kester St. George intended least to spend at Park Newton, but, as circumstances fell out, he could not well avoid doing so.

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

From this reading After the death and burial of Mother Mim—the expenses of the last-named ceremony being defrayed out of Kester’s pocket—it had been his intention to leave Park Newton at once and for ever.

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

From this reading Of all days in the year this was the one that Kester St. George intended least to spend at Park Newton, but, as circumstances fell out, he could not well avoid doing so.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The eighth of May had come round at last.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Of all days in the year this was the one that Kester St. George intended least to spend at Park Newton, but, as circumstances fell out, he could not well avoid doing so.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading After the death and burial of Mother Mim—the expenses of the last-named ceremony being defrayed out of Kester’s pocket—it had been his intention to leave Park Newton at once and for ever.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading After the death and burial of Mother Mim—the expenses of the last-named ceremony being defrayed out of Kester’s pocket—it had been his intention to leave Park Newton at once and for ever.

the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave

From this reading After the death and burial of Mother Mim—the expenses of the last-named ceremony being defrayed out of Kester’s pocket—it had been his intention to leave Park Newton at once and for ever.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Of all days in the year this was the one that Kester St. George intended least to spend at Park Newton, but, as circumstances fell out, he could not well avoid doing so.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But it so fell out that in the document purloined by him from the pocket of Skeggs when that individual lay dead on the moor, there was given the name of a certain person, still living, who could depose, of his own personal knowledge, to the truth of the facts as put down in the dying woman’s confession.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading After the death and burial of Mother Mim—the expenses of the last-named ceremony being defrayed out of Kester’s pocket—it had been his intention to leave Park Newton at once and for ever.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading But it so fell out that in the document purloined by him from the pocket of Skeggs when that individual lay dead on the moor, there was given the name of a certain person, still living, who could depose, of his own personal knowledge, to the truth of the facts as put down in the dying woman’s confession.

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

From this reading Of all days in the year this was the one that Kester St. George intended least to spend at Park Newton, but, as circumstances fell out, he could not well avoid doing so.

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

From this reading The eighth of May had come round at last.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading But it so fell out that in the document purloined by him from the pocket of Skeggs when that individual lay dead on the moor, there was given the name of a certain person, still living, who could depose, of his own personal knowledge, to the truth of the facts as put down in the dying woman’s confession.

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

From this reading Of all days in the year this was the one that Kester St. George intended least to spend at Park Newton, but, as circumstances fell out, he could not well avoid doing so.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Of all days in the year this was the one that Kester St. George intended least to spend at Park Newton, but, as circumstances fell out, he could not well avoid doing so.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading But it so fell out that in the document purloined by him from the pocket of Skeggs when that individual lay dead on the moor, there was given the name of a certain person, still living, who could depose, of his own personal knowledge, to the truth of the facts as put down in the dying woman’s confession.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading After the death and burial of Mother Mim—the expenses of the last-named ceremony being defrayed out of Kester’s pocket—it had been his intention to leave Park Newton at once and for ever.

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From this reading After the death and burial of Mother Mim—the expenses of the last-named ceremony being defrayed out of Kester’s pocket—it had been his intention to leave Park Newton at once and for ever.

force to leave (an office)

From this reading But it so fell out that in the document purloined by him from the pocket of Skeggs when that individual lay dead on the moor, there was given the name of a certain person, still living, who could depose, of his own personal knowledge, to the truth of the facts as put down in the dying woman’s confession.

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

From this reading But it so fell out that in the document purloined by him from the pocket of Skeggs when that individual lay dead on the moor, there was given the name of a certain person, still living, who could depose, of his own personal knowledge, to the truth of the facts as put down in the dying woman’s confession.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Of all days in the year this was the one that Kester St. George intended least to spend at Park Newton, but, as circumstances fell out, he could not well avoid doing so.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading But it so fell out that in the document purloined by him from the pocket of Skeggs when that individual lay dead on the moor, there was given the name of a certain person, still living, who could depose, of his own personal knowledge, to the truth of the facts as put down in the dying woman’s confession.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading But it so fell out that in the document purloined by him from the pocket of Skeggs when that individual lay dead on the moor, there was given the name of a certain person, still living, who could depose, of his own personal knowledge, to the truth of the facts as put down in the dying woman’s confession.

coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position

From this reading THE EIGHTH OF MAY.

at any time

From this reading After the death and burial of Mother Mim—the expenses of the last-named ceremony being defrayed out of Kester’s pocket—it had been his intention to leave Park Newton at once and for ever.

plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading After the death and burial of Mother Mim—the expenses of the last-named ceremony being defrayed out of Kester’s pocket—it had been his intention to leave Park Newton at once and for ever.

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

From this reading But it so fell out that in the document purloined by him from the pocket of Skeggs when that individual lay dead on the moor, there was given the name of a certain person, still living, who could depose, of his own personal knowledge, to the truth of the facts as put down in the dying woman’s confession.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Of all days in the year this was the one that Kester St. George intended least to spend at Park Newton, but, as circumstances fell out, he could not well avoid doing so.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After the death and burial of Mother Mim—the expenses of the last-named ceremony being defrayed out of Kester’s pocket—it had been his intention to leave Park Newton at once and for ever.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But it so fell out that in the document purloined by him from the pocket of Skeggs when that individual lay dead on the moor, there was given the name of a certain person, still living, who could depose, of his own personal knowledge, to the truth of the facts as put down in the dying woman’s confession.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Of all days in the year this was the one that Kester St. George intended least to spend at Park Newton, but, as circumstances fell out, he could not well avoid doing so.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading But it so fell out that in the document purloined by him from the pocket of Skeggs when that individual lay dead on the moor, there was given the name of a certain person, still living, who could depose, of his own personal knowledge, to the truth of the facts as put down in the dying woman’s confession.

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

From this reading The eighth of May had come round at last.

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

From this reading Of all days in the year this was the one that Kester St. George intended least to spend at Park Newton, but, as circumstances fell out, he could not well avoid doing so.

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

From this reading But it so fell out that in the document purloined by him from the pocket of Skeggs when that individual lay dead on the moor, there was given the name of a certain person, still living, who could depose, of his own personal knowledge, to the truth of the facts as put down in the dying woman’s confession.

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

From this reading After the death and burial of Mother Mim—the expenses of the last-named ceremony being defrayed out of Kester’s pocket—it had been his intention to leave Park Newton at once and for ever.

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

From this reading Of all days in the year this was the one that Kester St. George intended least to spend at Park Newton, but, as circumstances fell out, he could not well avoid doing so.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading But it so fell out that in the document purloined by him from the pocket of Skeggs when that individual lay dead on the moor, there was given the name of a certain person, still living, who could depose, of his own personal knowledge, to the truth of the facts as put down in the dying woman’s confession.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Of all days in the year this was the one that Kester St. George intended least to spend at Park Newton, but, as circumstances fell out, he could not well avoid doing so.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading After the death and burial of Mother Mim—the expenses of the last-named ceremony being defrayed out of Kester’s pocket—it had been his intention to leave Park Newton at once and for ever.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading After the death and burial of Mother Mim—the expenses of the last-named ceremony being defrayed out of Kester’s pocket—it had been his intention to leave Park Newton at once and for ever.

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

From this reading Of all days in the year this was the one that Kester St. George intended least to spend at Park Newton, but, as circumstances fell out, he could not well avoid doing so.

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

From this reading After the death and burial of Mother Mim—the expenses of the last-named ceremony being defrayed out of Kester’s pocket—it had been his intention to leave Park Newton at once and for ever.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading But it so fell out that in the document purloined by him from the pocket of Skeggs when that individual lay dead on the moor, there was given the name of a certain person, still living, who could depose, of his own personal knowledge, to the truth of the facts as put down in the dying woman’s confession.

immediately past

From this reading The eighth of May had come round at last.

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From this reading After the death and burial of Mother Mim—the expenses of the last-named ceremony being defrayed out of Kester’s pocket—it had been his intention to leave Park Newton at once and for ever.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But it so fell out that in the document purloined by him from the pocket of Skeggs when that individual lay dead on the moor, there was given the name of a certain person, still living, who could depose, of his own personal knowledge, to the truth of the facts as put down in the dying woman’s confession.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Of all days in the year this was the one that Kester St. George intended least to spend at Park Newton, but, as circumstances fell out, he could not well avoid doing so.

go away from a place

From this reading After the death and burial of Mother Mim—the expenses of the last-named ceremony being defrayed out of Kester’s pocket—it had been his intention to leave Park Newton at once and for ever.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading But it so fell out that in the document purloined by him from the pocket of Skeggs when that individual lay dead on the moor, there was given the name of a certain person, still living, who could depose, of his own personal knowledge, to the truth of the facts as put down in the dying woman’s confession.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading THE EIGHTH OF MAY.

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From this reading After the death and burial of Mother Mim—the expenses of the last-named ceremony being defrayed out of Kester’s pocket—it had been his intention to leave Park Newton at once and for ever.

secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading But it so fell out that in the document purloined by him from the pocket of Skeggs when that individual lay dead on the moor, there was given the name of a certain person, still living, who could depose, of his own personal knowledge, to the truth of the facts as put down in the dying woman’s confession.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading After the death and burial of Mother Mim—the expenses of the last-named ceremony being defrayed out of Kester’s pocket—it had been his intention to leave Park Newton at once and for ever.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading But it so fell out that in the document purloined by him from the pocket of Skeggs when that individual lay dead on the moor, there was given the name of a certain person, still living, who could depose, of his own personal knowledge, to the truth of the facts as put down in the dying woman’s confession.

English mathematician and physicist; remembered for developing the calculus and for his law of gravitation and his three laws of motion (1642-1727)

From this reading Of all days in the year this was the one that Kester St. George intended least to spend at Park Newton, but, as circumstances fell out, he could not well avoid doing so.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Of all days in the year this was the one that Kester St. George intended least to spend at Park Newton, but, as circumstances fell out, he could not well avoid doing so.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE EIGHTH OF MAY.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But it so fell out that in the document purloined by him from the pocket of Skeggs when that individual lay dead on the moor, there was given the name of a certain person, still living, who could depose, of his own personal knowledge, to the truth of the facts as put down in the dying woman’s confession.

on one occasion

From this reading After the death and burial of Mother Mim—the expenses of the last-named ceremony being defrayed out of Kester’s pocket—it had been his intention to leave Park Newton at once and for ever.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Of all days in the year this was the one that Kester St. George intended least to spend at Park Newton, but, as circumstances fell out, he could not well avoid doing so.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Of all days in the year this was the one that Kester St. George intended least to spend at Park Newton, but, as circumstances fell out, he could not well avoid doing so.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading But it so fell out that in the document purloined by him from the pocket of Skeggs when that individual lay dead on the moor, there was given the name of a certain person, still living, who could depose, of his own personal knowledge, to the truth of the facts as put down in the dying woman’s confession.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading Of all days in the year this was the one that Kester St. George intended least to spend at Park Newton, but, as circumstances fell out, he could not well avoid doing so.

a human being

From this reading But it so fell out that in the document purloined by him from the pocket of Skeggs when that individual lay dead on the moor, there was given the name of a certain person, still living, who could depose, of his own personal knowledge, to the truth of the facts as put down in the dying woman’s confession.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading But it so fell out that in the document purloined by him from the pocket of Skeggs when that individual lay dead on the moor, there was given the name of a certain person, still living, who could depose, of his own personal knowledge, to the truth of the facts as put down in the dying woman’s confession.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading After the death and burial of Mother Mim—the expenses of the last-named ceremony being defrayed out of Kester’s pocket—it had been his intention to leave Park Newton at once and for ever.

past form of “purloin” — make off with belongings of others

From this reading But it so fell out that in the document purloined by him from the pocket of Skeggs when that individual lay dead on the moor, there was given the name of a certain person, still living, who could depose, of his own personal knowledge, to the truth of the facts as put down in the dying woman’s confession.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But it so fell out that in the document purloined by him from the pocket of Skeggs when that individual lay dead on the moor, there was given the name of a certain person, still living, who could depose, of his own personal knowledge, to the truth of the facts as put down in the dying woman’s confession.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The eighth of May had come round at last.

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

From this reading But it so fell out that in the document purloined by him from the pocket of Skeggs when that individual lay dead on the moor, there was given the name of a certain person, still living, who could depose, of his own personal knowledge, to the truth of the facts as put down in the dying woman’s confession.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Of all days in the year this was the one that Kester St. George intended least to spend at Park Newton, but, as circumstances fell out, he could not well avoid doing so.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading Of all days in the year this was the one that Kester St. George intended least to spend at Park Newton, but, as circumstances fell out, he could not well avoid doing so.

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From this reading Of all days in the year this was the one that Kester St. George intended least to spend at Park Newton, but, as circumstances fell out, he could not well avoid doing so.

not in physical motion

From this reading But it so fell out that in the document purloined by him from the pocket of Skeggs when that individual lay dead on the moor, there was given the name of a certain person, still living, who could depose, of his own personal knowledge, to the truth of the facts as put down in the dying woman’s confession.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Of all days in the year this was the one that Kester St. George intended least to spend at Park Newton, but, as circumstances fell out, he could not well avoid doing so.

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

From this reading THE EIGHTH OF MAY.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But it so fell out that in the document purloined by him from the pocket of Skeggs when that individual lay dead on the moor, there was given the name of a certain person, still living, who could depose, of his own personal knowledge, to the truth of the facts as put down in the dying woman’s confession.

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

From this reading Of all days in the year this was the one that Kester St. George intended least to spend at Park Newton, but, as circumstances fell out, he could not well avoid doing so.

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

From this reading Of all days in the year this was the one that Kester St. George intended least to spend at Park Newton, but, as circumstances fell out, he could not well avoid doing so.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading But it so fell out that in the document purloined by him from the pocket of Skeggs when that individual lay dead on the moor, there was given the name of a certain person, still living, who could depose, of his own personal knowledge, to the truth of the facts as put down in the dying woman’s confession.

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

From this reading Of all days in the year this was the one that Kester St. George intended least to spend at Park Newton, but, as circumstances fell out, he could not well avoid doing so.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Of all days in the year this was the one that Kester St. George intended least to spend at Park Newton, but, as circumstances fell out, he could not well avoid doing so.

at the time that

From this reading But it so fell out that in the document purloined by him from the pocket of Skeggs when that individual lay dead on the moor, there was given the name of a certain person, still living, who could depose, of his own personal knowledge, to the truth of the facts as put down in the dying woman’s confession.

which person or people

From this reading But it so fell out that in the document purloined by him from the pocket of Skeggs when that individual lay dead on the moor, there was given the name of a certain person, still living, who could depose, of his own personal knowledge, to the truth of the facts as put down in the dying woman’s confession.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading But it so fell out that in the document purloined by him from the pocket of Skeggs when that individual lay dead on the moor, there was given the name of a certain person, still living, who could depose, of his own personal knowledge, to the truth of the facts as put down in the dying woman’s confession.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Of all days in the year this was the one that Kester St. George intended least to spend at Park Newton, but, as circumstances fell out, he could not well avoid doing so.