Chapter XX

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

From this reading As, however, on the following day, the vicar confessed that the key had not yet been discovered, Tregenna made up his mind to keep an eye on the church; and he regularly, for the next ten days, paid a visit to the spot before returning to the cutter after his call at the Parsonage.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading What if one of Ann’s friends, her poor lover Tom for instance, had stolen the key of the vault, in order to be able to pass an hour by the coffin which held the remains of one who had been so dear to him?

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But he found the door of the vault safely locked, and no signs about of any recent visitor.

later than; following

From this reading As, however, on the following day, the vicar confessed that the key had not yet been discovered, Tregenna made up his mind to keep an eye on the church; and he regularly, for the next ten days, paid a visit to the spot before returning to the cutter after his call at the Parsonage.

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

From this reading What if one of Ann’s friends, her poor lover Tom for instance, had stolen the key of the vault, in order to be able to pass an hour by the coffin which held the remains of one who had been so dear to him?

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

From this reading But he found the door of the vault safely locked, and no signs about of any recent visitor.

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From this reading What if one of Ann’s friends, her poor lover Tom for instance, had stolen the key of the vault, in order to be able to pass an hour by the coffin which held the remains of one who had been so dear to him?

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But he found the door of the vault safely locked, and no signs about of any recent visitor.

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

From this reading As, however, on the following day, the vicar confessed that the key had not yet been discovered, Tregenna made up his mind to keep an eye on the church; and he regularly, for the next ten days, paid a visit to the spot before returning to the cutter after his call at the Parsonage.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As, however, on the following day, the vicar confessed that the key had not yet been discovered, Tregenna made up his mind to keep an eye on the church; and he regularly, for the next ten days, paid a visit to the spot before returning to the cutter after his call at the Parsonage.

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

From this reading What if one of Ann’s friends, her poor lover Tom for instance, had stolen the key of the vault, in order to be able to pass an hour by the coffin which held the remains of one who had been so dear to him?

the past participle of “be”

From this reading What if one of Ann’s friends, her poor lover Tom for instance, had stolen the key of the vault, in order to be able to pass an hour by the coffin which held the remains of one who had been so dear to him?

earlier than; in front of

From this reading As, however, on the following day, the vicar confessed that the key had not yet been discovered, Tregenna made up his mind to keep an eye on the church; and he regularly, for the next ten days, paid a visit to the spot before returning to the cutter after his call at the Parsonage.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he found the door of the vault safely locked, and no signs about of any recent visitor.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading What if one of Ann’s friends, her poor lover Tom for instance, had stolen the key of the vault, in order to be able to pass an hour by the coffin which held the remains of one who had been so dear to him?

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading As, however, on the following day, the vicar confessed that the key had not yet been discovered, Tregenna made up his mind to keep an eye on the church; and he regularly, for the next ten days, paid a visit to the spot before returning to the cutter after his call at the Parsonage.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading As, however, on the following day, the vicar confessed that the key had not yet been discovered, Tregenna made up his mind to keep an eye on the church; and he regularly, for the next ten days, paid a visit to the spot before returning to the cutter after his call at the Parsonage.

box in which a corpse is buried or cremated

From this reading What if one of Ann’s friends, her poor lover Tom for instance, had stolen the key of the vault, in order to be able to pass an hour by the coffin which held the remains of one who had been so dear to him?

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading As, however, on the following day, the vicar confessed that the key had not yet been discovered, Tregenna made up his mind to keep an eye on the church; and he regularly, for the next ten days, paid a visit to the spot before returning to the cutter after his call at the Parsonage.

someone who cuts or carves stone

From this reading As, however, on the following day, the vicar confessed that the key had not yet been discovered, Tregenna made up his mind to keep an eye on the church; and he regularly, for the next ten days, paid a visit to the spot before returning to the cutter after his call at the Parsonage.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading As, however, on the following day, the vicar confessed that the key had not yet been discovered, Tregenna made up his mind to keep an eye on the church; and he regularly, for the next ten days, paid a visit to the spot before returning to the cutter after his call at the Parsonage.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading As, however, on the following day, the vicar confessed that the key had not yet been discovered, Tregenna made up his mind to keep an eye on the church; and he regularly, for the next ten days, paid a visit to the spot before returning to the cutter after his call at the Parsonage.

dearly loved

From this reading What if one of Ann’s friends, her poor lover Tom for instance, had stolen the key of the vault, in order to be able to pass an hour by the coffin which held the remains of one who had been so dear to him?

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading As, however, on the following day, the vicar confessed that the key had not yet been discovered, Tregenna made up his mind to keep an eye on the church; and he regularly, for the next ten days, paid a visit to the spot before returning to the cutter after his call at the Parsonage.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading But he found the door of the vault safely locked, and no signs about of any recent visitor.

the organ of sight

From this reading As, however, on the following day, the vicar confessed that the key had not yet been discovered, Tregenna made up his mind to keep an eye on the church; and he regularly, for the next ten days, paid a visit to the spot before returning to the cutter after his call at the Parsonage.

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading THE FREE-TRADERS’ FAREWELL.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading As, however, on the following day, the vicar confessed that the key had not yet been discovered, Tregenna made up his mind to keep an eye on the church; and he regularly, for the next ten days, paid a visit to the spot before returning to the cutter after his call at the Parsonage.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading What if one of Ann’s friends, her poor lover Tom for instance, had stolen the key of the vault, in order to be able to pass an hour by the coffin which held the remains of one who had been so dear to him?

set up or found

From this reading But he found the door of the vault safely locked, and no signs about of any recent visitor.

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From this reading THE FREE-TRADERS’ FAREWELL.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading What if one of Ann’s friends, her poor lover Tom for instance, had stolen the key of the vault, in order to be able to pass an hour by the coffin which held the remains of one who had been so dear to him?

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

From this reading What if one of Ann’s friends, her poor lover Tom for instance, had stolen the key of the vault, in order to be able to pass an hour by the coffin which held the remains of one who had been so dear to him?

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

From this reading But he found the door of the vault safely locked, and no signs about of any recent visitor.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading What if one of Ann’s friends, her poor lover Tom for instance, had stolen the key of the vault, in order to be able to pass an hour by the coffin which held the remains of one who had been so dear to him?

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

From this reading What if one of Ann’s friends, her poor lover Tom for instance, had stolen the key of the vault, in order to be able to pass an hour by the coffin which held the remains of one who had been so dear to him?

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

From this reading What if one of Ann’s friends, her poor lover Tom for instance, had stolen the key of the vault, in order to be able to pass an hour by the coffin which held the remains of one who had been so dear to him?

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

From this reading This seemed so likely, that Tregenna was resolved to put his notion to the test.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading What if one of Ann’s friends, her poor lover Tom for instance, had stolen the key of the vault, in order to be able to pass an hour by the coffin which held the remains of one who had been so dear to him?

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading As, however, on the following day, the vicar confessed that the key had not yet been discovered, Tregenna made up his mind to keep an eye on the church; and he regularly, for the next ten days, paid a visit to the spot before returning to the cutter after his call at the Parsonage.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading What if one of Ann’s friends, her poor lover Tom for instance, had stolen the key of the vault, in order to be able to pass an hour by the coffin which held the remains of one who had been so dear to him?

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

From this reading What if one of Ann’s friends, her poor lover Tom for instance, had stolen the key of the vault, in order to be able to pass an hour by the coffin which held the remains of one who had been so dear to him?

an occurrence of something

From this reading What if one of Ann’s friends, her poor lover Tom for instance, had stolen the key of the vault, in order to be able to pass an hour by the coffin which held the remains of one who had been so dear to him?

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading As, however, on the following day, the vicar confessed that the key had not yet been discovered, Tregenna made up his mind to keep an eye on the church; and he regularly, for the next ten days, paid a visit to the spot before returning to the cutter after his call at the Parsonage.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading What if one of Ann’s friends, her poor lover Tom for instance, had stolen the key of the vault, in order to be able to pass an hour by the coffin which held the remains of one who had been so dear to him?

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading This seemed so likely, that Tregenna was resolved to put his notion to the test.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading But he found the door of the vault safely locked, and no signs about of any recent visitor.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading What if one of Ann’s friends, her poor lover Tom for instance, had stolen the key of the vault, in order to be able to pass an hour by the coffin which held the remains of one who had been so dear to him?

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading As, however, on the following day, the vicar confessed that the key had not yet been discovered, Tregenna made up his mind to keep an eye on the church; and he regularly, for the next ten days, paid a visit to the spot before returning to the cutter after his call at the Parsonage.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading As, however, on the following day, the vicar confessed that the key had not yet been discovered, Tregenna made up his mind to keep an eye on the church; and he regularly, for the next ten days, paid a visit to the spot before returning to the cutter after his call at the Parsonage.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading As, however, on the following day, the vicar confessed that the key had not yet been discovered, Tregenna made up his mind to keep an eye on the church; and he regularly, for the next ten days, paid a visit to the spot before returning to the cutter after his call at the Parsonage.

not any; not one

From this reading But he found the door of the vault safely locked, and no signs about of any recent visitor.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As, however, on the following day, the vicar confessed that the key had not yet been discovered, Tregenna made up his mind to keep an eye on the church; and he regularly, for the next ten days, paid a visit to the spot before returning to the cutter after his call at the Parsonage.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading This seemed so likely, that Tregenna was resolved to put his notion to the test.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading What if one of Ann’s friends, her poor lover Tom for instance, had stolen the key of the vault, in order to be able to pass an hour by the coffin which held the remains of one who had been so dear to him?

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As, however, on the following day, the vicar confessed that the key had not yet been discovered, Tregenna made up his mind to keep an eye on the church; and he regularly, for the next ten days, paid a visit to the spot before returning to the cutter after his call at the Parsonage.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading What if one of Ann’s friends, her poor lover Tom for instance, had stolen the key of the vault, in order to be able to pass an hour by the coffin which held the remains of one who had been so dear to him?

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading What if one of Ann’s friends, her poor lover Tom for instance, had stolen the key of the vault, in order to be able to pass an hour by the coffin which held the remains of one who had been so dear to him?

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading As, however, on the following day, the vicar confessed that the key had not yet been discovered, Tregenna made up his mind to keep an eye on the church; and he regularly, for the next ten days, paid a visit to the spot before returning to the cutter after his call at the Parsonage.

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

From this reading As, however, on the following day, the vicar confessed that the key had not yet been discovered, Tregenna made up his mind to keep an eye on the church; and he regularly, for the next ten days, paid a visit to the spot before returning to the cutter after his call at the Parsonage.

go across or through

From this reading What if one of Ann’s friends, her poor lover Tom for instance, had stolen the key of the vault, in order to be able to pass an hour by the coffin which held the remains of one who had been so dear to him?

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading What if one of Ann’s friends, her poor lover Tom for instance, had stolen the key of the vault, in order to be able to pass an hour by the coffin which held the remains of one who had been so dear to him?

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading This seemed so likely, that Tregenna was resolved to put his notion to the test.

new

From this reading But he found the door of the vault safely locked, and no signs about of any recent visitor.

in a regular manner

From this reading As, however, on the following day, the vicar confessed that the key had not yet been discovered, Tregenna made up his mind to keep an eye on the church; and he regularly, for the next ten days, paid a visit to the spot before returning to the cutter after his call at the Parsonage.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading What if one of Ann’s friends, her poor lover Tom for instance, had stolen the key of the vault, in order to be able to pass an hour by the coffin which held the remains of one who had been so dear to him?

determined

From this reading This seemed so likely, that Tregenna was resolved to put his notion to the test.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading As, however, on the following day, the vicar confessed that the key had not yet been discovered, Tregenna made up his mind to keep an eye on the church; and he regularly, for the next ten days, paid a visit to the spot before returning to the cutter after his call at the Parsonage.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading But he found the door of the vault safely locked, and no signs about of any recent visitor.

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

From this reading This seemed so likely, that Tregenna was resolved to put his notion to the test.

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

From this reading But he found the door of the vault safely locked, and no signs about of any recent visitor.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading What if one of Ann’s friends, her poor lover Tom for instance, had stolen the key of the vault, in order to be able to pass an hour by the coffin which held the remains of one who had been so dear to him?

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading As, however, on the following day, the vicar confessed that the key had not yet been discovered, Tregenna made up his mind to keep an eye on the church; and he regularly, for the next ten days, paid a visit to the spot before returning to the cutter after his call at the Parsonage.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading What if one of Ann’s friends, her poor lover Tom for instance, had stolen the key of the vault, in order to be able to pass an hour by the coffin which held the remains of one who had been so dear to him?

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading As, however, on the following day, the vicar confessed that the key had not yet been discovered, Tregenna made up his mind to keep an eye on the church; and he regularly, for the next ten days, paid a visit to the spot before returning to the cutter after his call at the Parsonage.

trying something to find out about it

From this reading This seemed so likely, that Tregenna was resolved to put his notion to the test.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This seemed so likely, that Tregenna was resolved to put his notion to the test.

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

From this reading THE FREE-TRADERS’ FAREWELL.

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

From this reading This seemed so likely, that Tregenna was resolved to put his notion to the test.

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

From this reading What if one of Ann’s friends, her poor lover Tom for instance, had stolen the key of the vault, in order to be able to pass an hour by the coffin which held the remains of one who had been so dear to him?

male cat

From this reading What if one of Ann’s friends, her poor lover Tom for instance, had stolen the key of the vault, in order to be able to pass an hour by the coffin which held the remains of one who had been so dear to him?

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From this reading This seemed so likely, that Tregenna was resolved to put his notion to the test.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading As, however, on the following day, the vicar confessed that the key had not yet been discovered, Tregenna made up his mind to keep an eye on the church; and he regularly, for the next ten days, paid a visit to the spot before returning to the cutter after his call at the Parsonage.

An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.

From this reading What if one of Ann’s friends, her poor lover Tom for instance, had stolen the key of the vault, in order to be able to pass an hour by the coffin which held the remains of one who had been so dear to him?

a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman

From this reading As, however, on the following day, the vicar confessed that the key had not yet been discovered, Tregenna made up his mind to keep an eye on the church; and he regularly, for the next ten days, paid a visit to the spot before returning to the cutter after his call at the Parsonage.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading As, however, on the following day, the vicar confessed that the key had not yet been discovered, Tregenna made up his mind to keep an eye on the church; and he regularly, for the next ten days, paid a visit to the spot before returning to the cutter after his call at the Parsonage.

someone who visits

From this reading But he found the door of the vault safely locked, and no signs about of any recent visitor.

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

From this reading This seemed so likely, that Tregenna was resolved to put his notion to the test.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What if one of Ann’s friends, her poor lover Tom for instance, had stolen the key of the vault, in order to be able to pass an hour by the coffin which held the remains of one who had been so dear to him?

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

From this reading What if one of Ann’s friends, her poor lover Tom for instance, had stolen the key of the vault, in order to be able to pass an hour by the coffin which held the remains of one who had been so dear to him?

which person or people

From this reading What if one of Ann’s friends, her poor lover Tom for instance, had stolen the key of the vault, in order to be able to pass an hour by the coffin which held the remains of one who had been so dear to him?

but in spite of that

From this reading As, however, on the following day, the vicar confessed that the key had not yet been discovered, Tregenna made up his mind to keep an eye on the church; and he regularly, for the next ten days, paid a visit to the spot before returning to the cutter after his call at the Parsonage.