Chapter XV · Chapter 15

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading And now as Meeking sat down the Coroner turned to Mrs. Bunning, who stood, looking wonderingly about her, and still fingering the apron in which she had been found at her work.

(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 He had continually put on and taken off his spectacles; he had moved restlessly in his chair; now and then he had seemed on the point of interrupting counsel or witnesses: it was evident that things were not at all to his liking.

changed in form or character without becoming something else

From this reading THE SPECIAL EDITION But if the barrister was satisfied with the possibilities suggested by this new evidence, the gist of which had apparently altered the whole aspect of the case, the Coroner obviously was not.

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

From this reading He had continually put on and taken off his spectacles; he had moved restlessly in his chair; now and then he had seemed on the point of interrupting counsel or witnesses: it was evident that things were not at all to his liking.

from appearances alone

From this reading THE SPECIAL EDITION But if the barrister was satisfied with the possibilities suggested by this new evidence, the gist of which had apparently altered the whole aspect of the case, the Coroner obviously was not.

a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing

From this reading And now as Meeking sat down the Coroner turned to Mrs. Bunning, who stood, looking wonderingly about her, and still fingering the apron in which she had been found at her work.

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

From this reading And now as Meeking sat down the Coroner turned to Mrs. Bunning, who stood, looking wonderingly about her, and still fingering the apron in which she had been found at her work.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Mrs. Bunning," he said, "I want to ask you some questions about this back entrance of yours.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading THE SPECIAL EDITION But if the barrister was satisfied with the possibilities suggested by this new evidence, the gist of which had apparently altered the whole aspect of the case, the Coroner obviously was not.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had continually put on and taken off his spectacles; he had moved restlessly in his chair; now and then he had seemed on the point of interrupting counsel or witnesses: it was evident that things were not at all to his liking.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "Mrs. Bunning," he said, "I want to ask you some questions about this back entrance of yours.

a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution

From this reading THE SPECIAL EDITION But if the barrister was satisfied with the possibilities suggested by this new evidence, the gist of which had apparently altered the whole aspect of the case, the Coroner obviously was not.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading And now as Meeking sat down the Coroner turned to Mrs. Bunning, who stood, looking wonderingly about her, and still fingering the apron in which she had been found at her work.

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

From this reading And now as Meeking sat down the Coroner turned to Mrs. Bunning, who stood, looking wonderingly about her, and still fingering the apron in which she had been found at her work.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE SPECIAL EDITION But if the barrister was satisfied with the possibilities suggested by this new evidence, the gist of which had apparently altered the whole aspect of the case, the Coroner obviously was not.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE SPECIAL EDITION But if the barrister was satisfied with the possibilities suggested by this new evidence, the gist of which had apparently altered the whole aspect of the case, the Coroner obviously was not.

an occurrence of something

From this reading THE SPECIAL EDITION But if the barrister was satisfied with the possibilities suggested by this new evidence, the gist of which had apparently altered the whole aspect of the case, the Coroner obviously was not.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading He had continually put on and taken off his spectacles; he had moved restlessly in his chair; now and then he had seemed on the point of interrupting counsel or witnesses: it was evident that things were not at all to his liking.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading He had continually put on and taken off his spectacles; he had moved restlessly in his chair; now and then he had seemed on the point of interrupting counsel or witnesses: it was evident that things were not at all to his liking.

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

From this reading THE SPECIAL EDITION But if the barrister was satisfied with the possibilities suggested by this new evidence, the gist of which had apparently altered the whole aspect of the case, the Coroner obviously was not.

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading He had continually put on and taken off his spectacles; he had moved restlessly in his chair; now and then he had seemed on the point of interrupting counsel or witnesses: it was evident that things were not at all to his liking.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading And now as Meeking sat down the Coroner turned to Mrs. Bunning, who stood, looking wonderingly about her, and still fingering the apron in which she had been found at her work.

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading THE SPECIAL EDITION But if the barrister was satisfied with the possibilities suggested by this new evidence, the gist of which had apparently altered the whole aspect of the case, the Coroner obviously was not.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading "Mrs. Bunning," he said, "I want to ask you some questions about this back entrance of yours.

at any time

From this reading Ever since Mrs. Mallett had interrupted his summing-up to the jury, he had shown signs of fidgetiness.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading THE SPECIAL EDITION But if the barrister was satisfied with the possibilities suggested by this new evidence, the gist of which had apparently altered the whole aspect of the case, the Coroner obviously was not.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading He had continually put on and taken off his spectacles; he had moved restlessly in his chair; now and then he had seemed on the point of interrupting counsel or witnesses: it was evident that things were not at all to his liking.

a feeling of agitation expressed in continual motion

From this reading Ever since Mrs. Mallett had interrupted his summing-up to the jury, he had shown signs of fidgetiness.

the placement of the fingers for playing different notes (or sequences of notes) on a musical instrument

From this reading And now as Meeking sat down the Coroner turned to Mrs. Bunning, who stood, looking wonderingly about her, and still fingering the apron in which she had been found at her work.

set up or found

From this reading And now as Meeking sat down the Coroner turned to Mrs. Bunning, who stood, looking wonderingly about her, and still fingering the apron in which she had been found at her work.

the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work

From this reading THE SPECIAL EDITION But if the barrister was satisfied with the possibilities suggested by this new evidence, the gist of which had apparently altered the whole aspect of the case, the Coroner obviously was not.

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

From this reading THE SPECIAL EDITION But if the barrister was satisfied with the possibilities suggested by this new evidence, the gist of which had apparently altered the whole aspect of the case, the Coroner obviously was not.

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

From this reading Ever since Mrs. Mallett had interrupted his summing-up to the jury, he had shown signs of fidgetiness.

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

From this reading And now as Meeking sat down the Coroner turned to Mrs. Bunning, who stood, looking wonderingly about her, and still fingering the apron in which she had been found at her work.

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

From this reading Ever since Mrs. Mallett had interrupted his summing-up to the jury, he had shown signs of fidgetiness.

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

From this reading "Mrs. Bunning," he said, "I want to ask you some questions about this back entrance of yours.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE SPECIAL EDITION But if the barrister was satisfied with the possibilities suggested by this new evidence, the gist of which had apparently altered the whole aspect of the case, the Coroner obviously was not.

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

From this reading He had continually put on and taken off his spectacles; he had moved restlessly in his chair; now and then he had seemed on the point of interrupting counsel or witnesses: it was evident that things were not at all to his liking.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading Ever since Mrs. Mallett had interrupted his summing-up to the jury, he had shown signs of fidgetiness.

-ing form of “interrupt” — make a break in

From this reading He had continually put on and taken off his spectacles; he had moved restlessly in his chair; now and then he had seemed on the point of interrupting counsel or witnesses: it was evident that things were not at all to his liking.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had continually put on and taken off his spectacles; he had moved restlessly in his chair; now and then he had seemed on the point of interrupting counsel or witnesses: it was evident that things were not at all to his liking.

a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

From this reading Ever since Mrs. Mallett had interrupted his summing-up to the jury, he had shown signs of fidgetiness.

a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment

From this reading He had continually put on and taken off his spectacles; he had moved restlessly in his chair; now and then he had seemed on the point of interrupting counsel or witnesses: it was evident that things were not at all to his liking.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading And now as Meeking sat down the Coroner turned to Mrs. Bunning, who stood, looking wonderingly about her, and still fingering the apron in which she had been found at her work.

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

From this reading Ever since Mrs. Mallett had interrupted his summing-up to the jury, he had shown signs of fidgetiness.

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

From this reading And now as Meeking sat down the Coroner turned to Mrs. Bunning, who stood, looking wonderingly about her, and still fingering the apron in which she had been found at her work.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading He had continually put on and taken off his spectacles; he had moved restlessly in his chair; now and then he had seemed on the point of interrupting counsel or witnesses: it was evident that things were not at all to his liking.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Ever since Mrs. Mallett had interrupted his summing-up to the jury, he had shown signs of fidgetiness.

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

From this reading THE SPECIAL EDITION But if the barrister was satisfied with the possibilities suggested by this new evidence, the gist of which had apparently altered the whole aspect of the case, the Coroner obviously was not.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE SPECIAL EDITION But if the barrister was satisfied with the possibilities suggested by this new evidence, the gist of which had apparently altered the whole aspect of the case, the Coroner obviously was not.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He had continually put on and taken off his spectacles; he had moved restlessly in his chair; now and then he had seemed on the point of interrupting counsel or witnesses: it was evident that things were not at all to his liking.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading THE SPECIAL EDITION But if the barrister was satisfied with the possibilities suggested by this new evidence, the gist of which had apparently altered the whole aspect of the case, the Coroner obviously was not.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SPECIAL EDITION But if the barrister was satisfied with the possibilities suggested by this new evidence, the gist of which had apparently altered the whole aspect of the case, the Coroner obviously was not.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He had continually put on and taken off his spectacles; he had moved restlessly in his chair; now and then he had seemed on the point of interrupting counsel or witnesses: it was evident that things were not at all to his liking.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had continually put on and taken off his spectacles; he had moved restlessly in his chair; now and then he had seemed on the point of interrupting counsel or witnesses: it was evident that things were not at all to his liking.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He had continually put on and taken off his spectacles; he had moved restlessly in his chair; now and then he had seemed on the point of interrupting counsel or witnesses: it was evident that things were not at all to his liking.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading He had continually put on and taken off his spectacles; he had moved restlessly in his chair; now and then he had seemed on the point of interrupting counsel or witnesses: it was evident that things were not at all to his liking.

plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential

From this reading THE SPECIAL EDITION But if the barrister was satisfied with the possibilities suggested by this new evidence, the gist of which had apparently altered the whole aspect of the case, the Coroner obviously was not.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He had continually put on and taken off his spectacles; he had moved restlessly in his chair; now and then he had seemed on the point of interrupting counsel or witnesses: it was evident that things were not at all to his liking.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading "Mrs. Bunning," he said, "I want to ask you some questions about this back entrance of yours.

in a restless manner

From this reading He had continually put on and taken off his spectacles; he had moved restlessly in his chair; now and then he had seemed on the point of interrupting counsel or witnesses: it was evident that things were not at all to his liking.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Mrs. Bunning," he said, "I want to ask you some questions about this back entrance of yours.

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

From this reading And now as Meeking sat down the Coroner turned to Mrs. Bunning, who stood, looking wonderingly about her, and still fingering the apron in which she had been found at her work.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading THE SPECIAL EDITION But if the barrister was satisfied with the possibilities suggested by this new evidence, the gist of which had apparently altered the whole aspect of the case, the Coroner obviously was not.

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

From this reading He had continually put on and taken off his spectacles; he had moved restlessly in his chair; now and then he had seemed on the point of interrupting counsel or witnesses: it was evident that things were not at all to his liking.

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

From this reading And now as Meeking sat down the Coroner turned to Mrs. Bunning, who stood, looking wonderingly about her, and still fingering the apron in which she had been found at her work.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Ever since Mrs. Mallett had interrupted his summing-up to the jury, he had shown signs of fidgetiness.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Ever since Mrs. Mallett had interrupted his summing-up to the jury, he had shown signs of fidgetiness.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Ever since Mrs. Mallett had interrupted his summing-up to the jury, he had shown signs of fidgetiness.

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

From this reading "Mrs. Bunning," he said, "I want to ask you some questions about this back entrance of yours.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading THE SPECIAL EDITION But if the barrister was satisfied with the possibilities suggested by this new evidence, the gist of which had apparently altered the whole aspect of the case, the Coroner obviously was not.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading He had continually put on and taken off his spectacles; he had moved restlessly in his chair; now and then he had seemed on the point of interrupting counsel or witnesses: it was evident that things were not at all to his liking.

not in physical motion

From this reading And now as Meeking sat down the Coroner turned to Mrs. Bunning, who stood, looking wonderingly about her, and still fingering the apron in which she had been found at her work.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading And now as Meeking sat down the Coroner turned to Mrs. Bunning, who stood, looking wonderingly about her, and still fingering the apron in which she had been found at her work.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading THE SPECIAL EDITION But if the barrister was satisfied with the possibilities suggested by this new evidence, the gist of which had apparently altered the whole aspect of the case, the Coroner obviously was not.

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

From this reading Ever since Mrs. Mallett had interrupted his summing-up to the jury, he had shown signs of fidgetiness.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading He had continually put on and taken off his spectacles; he had moved restlessly in his chair; now and then he had seemed on the point of interrupting counsel or witnesses: it was evident that things were not at all to his liking.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had continually put on and taken off his spectacles; he had moved restlessly in his chair; now and then he had seemed on the point of interrupting counsel or witnesses: it was evident that things were not at all to his liking.

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

From this reading THE SPECIAL EDITION But if the barrister was satisfied with the possibilities suggested by this new evidence, the gist of which had apparently altered the whole aspect of the case, the Coroner obviously was not.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He had continually put on and taken off his spectacles; he had moved restlessly in his chair; now and then he had seemed on the point of interrupting counsel or witnesses: it was evident that things were not at all to his liking.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading He had continually put on and taken off his spectacles; he had moved restlessly in his chair; now and then he had seemed on the point of interrupting counsel or witnesses: it was evident that things were not at all to his liking.

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

From this reading THE SPECIAL EDITION But if the barrister was satisfied with the possibilities suggested by this new evidence, the gist of which had apparently altered the whole aspect of the case, the Coroner obviously was not.

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

From this reading Ever since Mrs. Mallett had interrupted his summing-up to the jury, he had shown signs of fidgetiness.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading And now as Meeking sat down the Coroner turned to Mrs. Bunning, who stood, looking wonderingly about her, and still fingering the apron in which she had been found at her work.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "Mrs. Bunning," he said, "I want to ask you some questions about this back entrance of yours.

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

From this reading THE SPECIAL EDITION But if the barrister was satisfied with the possibilities suggested by this new evidence, the gist of which had apparently altered the whole aspect of the case, the Coroner obviously was not.

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

From this reading He had continually put on and taken off his spectacles; he had moved restlessly in his chair; now and then he had seemed on the point of interrupting counsel or witnesses: it was evident that things were not at all to his liking.

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

From this reading THE SPECIAL EDITION But if the barrister was satisfied with the possibilities suggested by this new evidence, the gist of which had apparently altered the whole aspect of the case, the Coroner obviously was not.

which person or people

From this reading And now as Meeking sat down the Coroner turned to Mrs. Bunning, who stood, looking wonderingly about her, and still fingering the apron in which she had been found at her work.

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

From this reading THE SPECIAL EDITION But if the barrister was satisfied with the possibilities suggested by this new evidence, the gist of which had apparently altered the whole aspect of the case, the Coroner obviously was not.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE SPECIAL EDITION But if the barrister was satisfied with the possibilities suggested by this new evidence, the gist of which had apparently altered the whole aspect of the case, the Coroner obviously was not.

plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading He had continually put on and taken off his spectacles; he had moved restlessly in his chair; now and then he had seemed on the point of interrupting counsel or witnesses: it was evident that things were not at all to his liking.

in a curious and questioning manner

From this reading And now as Meeking sat down the Coroner turned to Mrs. Bunning, who stood, looking wonderingly about her, and still fingering the apron in which she had been found at her work.

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

From this reading And now as Meeking sat down the Coroner turned to Mrs. Bunning, who stood, looking wonderingly about her, and still fingering the apron in which she had been found at her work.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Mrs. Bunning," he said, "I want to ask you some questions about this back entrance of yours.

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading "Mrs. Bunning," he said, "I want to ask you some questions about this back entrance of yours.