Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading THE ANCIENT OFFICE OF CORONER The discovery of Wallingford's will, which lay uppermost amongst a small collection of private papers in a drawer of the dead man's desk, led Brent and Tansley into a new train of thought.

a tapering point

From this reading Tansley, with the ready perception and acumen of a man trained in the law, was quick to point out two or three matters which in view of Wallingford's murder seemed to be of high importance, perhaps of deep significance.

(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 And, most important and significant of all, it had been executed only a week previously.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading THE ANCIENT OFFICE OF CORONER The discovery of Wallingford's will, which lay uppermost amongst a small collection of private papers in a drawer of the dead man's desk, led Brent and Tansley into a new train of thought.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading THE ANCIENT OFFICE OF CORONER The discovery of Wallingford's will, which lay uppermost amongst a small collection of private papers in a drawer of the dead man's desk, led Brent and Tansley into a new train of thought.

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

From this reading THE ANCIENT OFFICE OF CORONER The discovery of Wallingford's will, which lay uppermost amongst a small collection of private papers in a drawer of the dead man's desk, led Brent and Tansley into a new train of thought.

past form of “append” — add to the very end

From this reading Appended to the will was a schedule of the testator's properties and possessions, with the total value of the estate estimated and given in precise figures--that was how Brent suddenly became aware that he had come into a small fortune.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Appended to the will was a schedule of the testator's properties and possessions, with the total value of the estate estimated and given in precise figures--that was how Brent suddenly became aware that he had come into a small fortune.

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

From this reading Tansley, with the ready perception and acumen of a man trained in the law, was quick to point out two or three matters which in view of Wallingford's murder seemed to be of high importance, perhaps of deep significance.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Appended to the will was a schedule of the testator's properties and possessions, with the total value of the estate estimated and given in precise figures--that was how Brent suddenly became aware that he had come into a small fortune.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading And, most important and significant of all, it had been executed only a week previously.

small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward

From this reading THE ANCIENT OFFICE OF CORONER The discovery of Wallingford's will, which lay uppermost amongst a small collection of private papers in a drawer of the dead man's desk, led Brent and Tansley into a new train of thought.

superlative of “brief” — of short duration or distance

From this reading Then the will itself was in holograph, written out in Wallingford's own hand on a single sheet of paper, in the briefest possible fashion, and witnessed by his two clerks.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Then the will itself was in holograph, written out in Wallingford's own hand on a single sheet of paper, in the briefest possible fashion, and witnessed by his two clerks.

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

From this reading Then the will itself was in holograph, written out in Wallingford's own hand on a single sheet of paper, in the briefest possible fashion, and witnessed by his two clerks.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading THE ANCIENT OFFICE OF CORONER The discovery of Wallingford's will, which lay uppermost amongst a small collection of private papers in a drawer of the dead man's desk, led Brent and Tansley into a new train of thought.

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

From this reading Appended to the will was a schedule of the testator's properties and possessions, with the total value of the estate estimated and given in precise figures--that was how Brent suddenly became aware that he had come into a small fortune.

a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes

From this reading THE ANCIENT OFFICE OF CORONER The discovery of Wallingford's will, which lay uppermost amongst a small collection of private papers in a drawer of the dead man's desk, led Brent and Tansley into a new train of thought.

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

From this reading THE ANCIENT OFFICE OF CORONER The discovery of Wallingford's will, which lay uppermost amongst a small collection of private papers in a drawer of the dead man's desk, led Brent and Tansley into a new train of thought.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Tansley, with the ready perception and acumen of a man trained in the law, was quick to point out two or three matters which in view of Wallingford's murder seemed to be of high importance, perhaps of deep significance.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading THE ANCIENT OFFICE OF CORONER The discovery of Wallingford's will, which lay uppermost amongst a small collection of private papers in a drawer of the dead man's desk, led Brent and Tansley into a new train of thought.

the act of discovering something

From this reading THE ANCIENT OFFICE OF CORONER The discovery of Wallingford's will, which lay uppermost amongst a small collection of private papers in a drawer of the dead man's desk, led Brent and Tansley into a new train of thought.

a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out

From this reading THE ANCIENT OFFICE OF CORONER The discovery of Wallingford's will, which lay uppermost amongst a small collection of private papers in a drawer of the dead man's desk, led Brent and Tansley into a new train of thought.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading Appended to the will was a schedule of the testator's properties and possessions, with the total value of the estate estimated and given in precise figures--that was how Brent suddenly became aware that he had come into a small fortune.

past form of “estimate” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)

From this reading Appended to the will was a schedule of the testator's properties and possessions, with the total value of the estate estimated and given in precise figures--that was how Brent suddenly became aware that he had come into a small fortune.

put to death as punishment

From this reading And, most important and significant of all, it had been executed only a week previously.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Then the will itself was in holograph, written out in Wallingford's own hand on a single sheet of paper, in the briefest possible fashion, and witnessed by his two clerks.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Appended to the will was a schedule of the testator's properties and possessions, with the total value of the estate estimated and given in precise figures--that was how Brent suddenly became aware that he had come into a small fortune.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Appended to the will was a schedule of the testator's properties and possessions, with the total value of the estate estimated and given in precise figures--that was how Brent suddenly became aware that he had come into a small fortune.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Appended to the will was a schedule of the testator's properties and possessions, with the total value of the estate estimated and given in precise figures--that was how Brent suddenly became aware that he had come into a small fortune.

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

From this reading Appended to the will was a schedule of the testator's properties and possessions, with the total value of the estate estimated and given in precise figures--that was how Brent suddenly became aware that he had come into a small fortune.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Then the will itself was in holograph, written out in Wallingford's own hand on a single sheet of paper, in the briefest possible fashion, and witnessed by his two clerks.

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

From this reading Appended to the will was a schedule of the testator's properties and possessions, with the total value of the estate estimated and given in precise figures--that was how Brent suddenly became aware that he had come into a small fortune.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Tansley, with the ready perception and acumen of a man trained in the law, was quick to point out two or three matters which in view of Wallingford's murder seemed to be of high importance, perhaps of deep significance.

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

From this reading Then the will itself was in holograph, written out in Wallingford's own hand on a single sheet of paper, in the briefest possible fashion, and witnessed by his two clerks.

handwritten book or document

From this reading Then the will itself was in holograph, written out in Wallingford's own hand on a single sheet of paper, in the briefest possible fashion, and witnessed by his two clerks.

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

From this reading Appended to the will was a schedule of the testator's properties and possessions, with the total value of the estate estimated and given in precise figures--that was how Brent suddenly became aware that he had come into a small fortune.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading Tansley, with the ready perception and acumen of a man trained in the law, was quick to point out two or three matters which in view of Wallingford's murder seemed to be of high importance, perhaps of deep significance.

of great significance or value

From this reading And, most important and significant of all, it had been executed only a week previously.

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

From this reading THE ANCIENT OFFICE OF CORONER The discovery of Wallingford's will, which lay uppermost amongst a small collection of private papers in a drawer of the dead man's desk, led Brent and Tansley into a new train of thought.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE ANCIENT OFFICE OF CORONER The discovery of Wallingford's will, which lay uppermost amongst a small collection of private papers in a drawer of the dead man's desk, led Brent and Tansley into a new train of thought.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And, most important and significant of all, it had been executed only a week previously.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Then the will itself was in holograph, written out in Wallingford's own hand on a single sheet of paper, in the briefest possible fashion, and witnessed by his two clerks.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading Tansley, with the ready perception and acumen of a man trained in the law, was quick to point out two or three matters which in view of Wallingford's murder seemed to be of high importance, perhaps of deep significance.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE ANCIENT OFFICE OF CORONER The discovery of Wallingford's will, which lay uppermost amongst a small collection of private papers in a drawer of the dead man's desk, led Brent and Tansley into a new train of thought.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading THE ANCIENT OFFICE OF CORONER The discovery of Wallingford's will, which lay uppermost amongst a small collection of private papers in a drawer of the dead man's desk, led Brent and Tansley into a new train of thought.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Tansley, with the ready perception and acumen of a man trained in the law, was quick to point out two or three matters which in view of Wallingford's murder seemed to be of high importance, perhaps of deep significance.

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

From this reading THE ANCIENT OFFICE OF CORONER The discovery of Wallingford's will, which lay uppermost amongst a small collection of private papers in a drawer of the dead man's desk, led Brent and Tansley into a new train of thought.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Tansley, with the ready perception and acumen of a man trained in the law, was quick to point out two or three matters which in view of Wallingford's murder seemed to be of high importance, perhaps of deep significance.

used to form the superlative

From this reading And, most important and significant of all, it had been executed only a week previously.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading Tansley, with the ready perception and acumen of a man trained in the law, was quick to point out two or three matters which in view of Wallingford's murder seemed to be of high importance, perhaps of deep significance.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE ANCIENT OFFICE OF CORONER The discovery of Wallingford's will, which lay uppermost amongst a small collection of private papers in a drawer of the dead man's desk, led Brent and Tansley into a new train of thought.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ANCIENT OFFICE OF CORONER The discovery of Wallingford's will, which lay uppermost amongst a small collection of private papers in a drawer of the dead man's desk, led Brent and Tansley into a new train of thought.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading THE ANCIENT OFFICE OF CORONER The discovery of Wallingford's will, which lay uppermost amongst a small collection of private papers in a drawer of the dead man's desk, led Brent and Tansley into a new train of thought.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Then the will itself was in holograph, written out in Wallingford's own hand on a single sheet of paper, in the briefest possible fashion, and witnessed by his two clerks.

and nothing more

From this reading And, most important and significant of all, it had been executed only a week previously.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Tansley, with the ready perception and acumen of a man trained in the law, was quick to point out two or three matters which in view of Wallingford's murder seemed to be of high importance, perhaps of deep significance.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Tansley, with the ready perception and acumen of a man trained in the law, was quick to point out two or three matters which in view of Wallingford's murder seemed to be of high importance, perhaps of deep significance.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Then the will itself was in holograph, written out in Wallingford's own hand on a single sheet of paper, in the briefest possible fashion, and witnessed by his two clerks.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Then the will itself was in holograph, written out in Wallingford's own hand on a single sheet of paper, in the briefest possible fashion, and witnessed by his two clerks.

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

From this reading THE ANCIENT OFFICE OF CORONER The discovery of Wallingford's will, which lay uppermost amongst a small collection of private papers in a drawer of the dead man's desk, led Brent and Tansley into a new train of thought.

the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept

From this reading Tansley, with the ready perception and acumen of a man trained in the law, was quick to point out two or three matters which in view of Wallingford's murder seemed to be of high importance, perhaps of deep significance.

by chance

From this reading Tansley, with the ready perception and acumen of a man trained in the law, was quick to point out two or three matters which in view of Wallingford's murder seemed to be of high importance, perhaps of deep significance.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Tansley, with the ready perception and acumen of a man trained in the law, was quick to point out two or three matters which in view of Wallingford's murder seemed to be of high importance, perhaps of deep significance.

plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Appended to the will was a schedule of the testator's properties and possessions, with the total value of the estate estimated and given in precise figures--that was how Brent suddenly became aware that he had come into a small fortune.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Then the will itself was in holograph, written out in Wallingford's own hand on a single sheet of paper, in the briefest possible fashion, and witnessed by his two clerks.

sharply exact or accurate or delimited

From this reading Appended to the will was a schedule of the testator's properties and possessions, with the total value of the estate estimated and given in precise figures--that was how Brent suddenly became aware that he had come into a small fortune.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading And, most important and significant of all, it had been executed only a week previously.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading THE ANCIENT OFFICE OF CORONER The discovery of Wallingford's will, which lay uppermost amongst a small collection of private papers in a drawer of the dead man's desk, led Brent and Tansley into a new train of thought.

plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Appended to the will was a schedule of the testator's properties and possessions, with the total value of the estate estimated and given in precise figures--that was how Brent suddenly became aware that he had come into a small fortune.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading Tansley, with the ready perception and acumen of a man trained in the law, was quick to point out two or three matters which in view of Wallingford's murder seemed to be of high importance, perhaps of deep significance.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Tansley, with the ready perception and acumen of a man trained in the law, was quick to point out two or three matters which in view of Wallingford's murder seemed to be of high importance, perhaps of deep significance.

a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to

From this reading Appended to the will was a schedule of the testator's properties and possessions, with the total value of the estate estimated and given in precise figures--that was how Brent suddenly became aware that he had come into a small fortune.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Tansley, with the ready perception and acumen of a man trained in the law, was quick to point out two or three matters which in view of Wallingford's murder seemed to be of high importance, perhaps of deep significance.

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading Then the will itself was in holograph, written out in Wallingford's own hand on a single sheet of paper, in the briefest possible fashion, and witnessed by his two clerks.

the quality of being significant

From this reading Tansley, with the ready perception and acumen of a man trained in the law, was quick to point out two or three matters which in view of Wallingford's murder seemed to be of high importance, perhaps of deep significance.

important in effect or meaning

From this reading And, most important and significant of all, it had been executed only a week previously.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Then the will itself was in holograph, written out in Wallingford's own hand on a single sheet of paper, in the briefest possible fashion, and witnessed by his two clerks.

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

From this reading THE ANCIENT OFFICE OF CORONER The discovery of Wallingford's will, which lay uppermost amongst a small collection of private papers in a drawer of the dead man's desk, led Brent and Tansley into a new train of thought.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Appended to the will was a schedule of the testator's properties and possessions, with the total value of the estate estimated and given in precise figures--that was how Brent suddenly became aware that he had come into a small fortune.

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

From this reading THE ANCIENT OFFICE OF CORONER The discovery of Wallingford's will, which lay uppermost amongst a small collection of private papers in a drawer of the dead man's desk, led Brent and Tansley into a new train of thought.

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

From this reading Appended to the will was a schedule of the testator's properties and possessions, with the total value of the estate estimated and given in precise figures--that was how Brent suddenly became aware that he had come into a small fortune.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Appended to the will was a schedule of the testator's properties and possessions, with the total value of the estate estimated and given in precise figures--that was how Brent suddenly became aware that he had come into a small fortune.

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

From this reading THE ANCIENT OFFICE OF CORONER The discovery of Wallingford's will, which lay uppermost amongst a small collection of private papers in a drawer of the dead man's desk, led Brent and Tansley into a new train of thought.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then the will itself was in holograph, written out in Wallingford's own hand on a single sheet of paper, in the briefest possible fashion, and witnessed by his two clerks.

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

From this reading THE ANCIENT OFFICE OF CORONER The discovery of Wallingford's will, which lay uppermost amongst a small collection of private papers in a drawer of the dead man's desk, led Brent and Tansley into a new train of thought.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Tansley, with the ready perception and acumen of a man trained in the law, was quick to point out two or three matters which in view of Wallingford's murder seemed to be of high importance, perhaps of deep significance.

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

From this reading Tansley, with the ready perception and acumen of a man trained in the law, was quick to point out two or three matters which in view of Wallingford's murder seemed to be of high importance, perhaps of deep significance.

add up in number or quantity

From this reading Appended to the will was a schedule of the testator's properties and possessions, with the total value of the estate estimated and given in precise figures--that was how Brent suddenly became aware that he had come into a small fortune.

create by training and teaching

From this reading THE ANCIENT OFFICE OF CORONER The discovery of Wallingford's will, which lay uppermost amongst a small collection of private papers in a drawer of the dead man's desk, led Brent and Tansley into a new train of thought.

shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form

From this reading Tansley, with the ready perception and acumen of a man trained in the law, was quick to point out two or three matters which in view of Wallingford's murder seemed to be of high importance, perhaps of deep significance.

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

From this reading Tansley, with the ready perception and acumen of a man trained in the law, was quick to point out two or three matters which in view of Wallingford's murder seemed to be of high importance, perhaps of deep significance.

at or nearest to the top

From this reading THE ANCIENT OFFICE OF CORONER The discovery of Wallingford's will, which lay uppermost amongst a small collection of private papers in a drawer of the dead man's desk, led Brent and Tansley into a new train of thought.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading Appended to the will was a schedule of the testator's properties and possessions, with the total value of the estate estimated and given in precise figures--that was how Brent suddenly became aware that he had come into a small fortune.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Tansley, with the ready perception and acumen of a man trained in the law, was quick to point out two or three matters which in view of Wallingford's murder seemed to be of high importance, perhaps of deep significance.

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

From this reading THE ANCIENT OFFICE OF CORONER The discovery of Wallingford's will, which lay uppermost amongst a small collection of private papers in a drawer of the dead man's desk, led Brent and Tansley into a new train of thought.

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

From this reading Tansley, with the ready perception and acumen of a man trained in the law, was quick to point out two or three matters which in view of Wallingford's murder seemed to be of high importance, perhaps of deep significance.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading And, most important and significant of all, it had been executed only a week previously.

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

From this reading THE ANCIENT OFFICE OF CORONER The discovery of Wallingford's will, which lay uppermost amongst a small collection of private papers in a drawer of the dead man's desk, led Brent and Tansley into a new train of thought.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading THE ANCIENT OFFICE OF CORONER The discovery of Wallingford's will, which lay uppermost amongst a small collection of private papers in a drawer of the dead man's desk, led Brent and Tansley into a new train of thought.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Tansley, with the ready perception and acumen of a man trained in the law, was quick to point out two or three matters which in view of Wallingford's murder seemed to be of high importance, perhaps of deep significance.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading Then the will itself was in holograph, written out in Wallingford's own hand on a single sheet of paper, in the briefest possible fashion, and witnessed by his two clerks.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Then the will itself was in holograph, written out in Wallingford's own hand on a single sheet of paper, in the briefest possible fashion, and witnessed by his two clerks.