Chapter XII

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From this reading Faithfully he agreed with Mrs. Mortomley that he would break the news of the dead man's embarrassments to his widow, and, indeed, it was plain no time ought to be lost in acquainting Mrs. Werner with the actual state of her finances.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading Faithfully he agreed with Mrs. Mortomley that he would break the news of the dead man's embarrassments to his widow, and, indeed, it was plain no time ought to be lost in acquainting Mrs. Werner with the actual state of her finances.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading Faithfully he agreed with Mrs. Mortomley that he would break the news of the dead man's embarrassments to his widow, and, indeed, it was plain no time ought to be lost in acquainting Mrs. Werner with the actual state of her finances.

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

From this reading Her cousin had been closeted with her for nearly an hour.

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

From this reading Faithfully he agreed with Mrs. Mortomley that he would break the news of the dead man's embarrassments to his widow, and, indeed, it was plain no time ought to be lost in acquainting Mrs. Werner with the actual state of her finances.

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

From this reading Faithfully he agreed with Mrs. Mortomley that he would break the news of the dead man's embarrassments to his widow, and, indeed, it was plain no time ought to be lost in acquainting Mrs. Werner with the actual state of her finances.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Her cousin had been closeted with her for nearly an hour.

terminate

From this reading Faithfully he agreed with Mrs. Mortomley that he would break the news of the dead man's embarrassments to his widow, and, indeed, it was plain no time ought to be lost in acquainting Mrs. Werner with the actual state of her finances.

plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity

From this reading MORTOMLEY BREAKS THE NEWS.

plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading Mrs. Werner, clad in the deepest of mourning, in the most unbecoming of caps, sat in that small room where Dolly had overheard Mr. Werner's utterances concerning her husband.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Mrs. Werner, clad in the deepest of mourning, in the most unbecoming of caps, sat in that small room where Dolly had overheard Mr. Werner's utterances concerning her husband.

past form of “closet” — confine to a small space, as for intensive work

From this reading Her cousin had been closeted with her for nearly an hour.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Mrs. Werner, clad in the deepest of mourning, in the most unbecoming of caps, sat in that small room where Dolly had overheard Mr. Werner's utterances concerning her husband.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Her cousin had been closeted with her for nearly an hour.

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

From this reading Faithfully he agreed with Mrs. Mortomley that he would break the news of the dead man's embarrassments to his widow, and, indeed, it was plain no time ought to be lost in acquainting Mrs. Werner with the actual state of her finances.

superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Mrs. Werner, clad in the deepest of mourning, in the most unbecoming of caps, sat in that small room where Dolly had overheard Mr. Werner's utterances concerning her husband.

conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted

From this reading Mrs. Werner, clad in the deepest of mourning, in the most unbecoming of caps, sat in that small room where Dolly had overheard Mr. Werner's utterances concerning her husband.

plural of “embarrassment” — the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public

From this reading Faithfully he agreed with Mrs. Mortomley that he would break the news of the dead man's embarrassments to his widow, and, indeed, it was plain no time ought to be lost in acquainting Mrs. Werner with the actual state of her finances.

in a faithful manner

From this reading Faithfully he agreed with Mrs. Mortomley that he would break the news of the dead man's embarrassments to his widow, and, indeed, it was plain no time ought to be lost in acquainting Mrs. Werner with the actual state of her finances.

assets in the form of money

From this reading Faithfully he agreed with Mrs. Mortomley that he would break the news of the dead man's embarrassments to his widow, and, indeed, it was plain no time ought to be lost in acquainting Mrs. Werner with the actual state of her finances.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Her cousin had been closeted with her for nearly an hour.

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

From this reading Mrs. Werner, clad in the deepest of mourning, in the most unbecoming of caps, sat in that small room where Dolly had overheard Mr. Werner's utterances concerning her husband.

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

From this reading Faithfully he agreed with Mrs. Mortomley that he would break the news of the dead man's embarrassments to his widow, and, indeed, it was plain no time ought to be lost in acquainting Mrs. Werner with the actual state of her finances.

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

From this reading Mrs. Werner, clad in the deepest of mourning, in the most unbecoming of caps, sat in that small room where Dolly had overheard Mr. Werner's utterances concerning her husband.

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

From this reading Faithfully he agreed with Mrs. Mortomley that he would break the news of the dead man's embarrassments to his widow, and, indeed, it was plain no time ought to be lost in acquainting Mrs. Werner with the actual state of her finances.

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

From this reading Her cousin had been closeted with her for nearly an hour.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Mrs. Werner, clad in the deepest of mourning, in the most unbecoming of caps, sat in that small room where Dolly had overheard Mr. Werner's utterances concerning her husband.

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

From this reading Mrs. Werner, clad in the deepest of mourning, in the most unbecoming of caps, sat in that small room where Dolly had overheard Mr. Werner's utterances concerning her husband.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Faithfully he agreed with Mrs. Mortomley that he would break the news of the dead man's embarrassments to his widow, and, indeed, it was plain no time ought to be lost in acquainting Mrs. Werner with the actual state of her finances.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Faithfully he agreed with Mrs. Mortomley that he would break the news of the dead man's embarrassments to his widow, and, indeed, it was plain no time ought to be lost in acquainting Mrs. Werner with the actual state of her finances.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Faithfully he agreed with Mrs. Mortomley that he would break the news of the dead man's embarrassments to his widow, and, indeed, it was plain no time ought to be lost in acquainting Mrs. Werner with the actual state of her finances.

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

From this reading Faithfully he agreed with Mrs. Mortomley that he would break the news of the dead man's embarrassments to his widow, and, indeed, it was plain no time ought to be lost in acquainting Mrs. Werner with the actual state of her finances.

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

From this reading MORTOMLEY BREAKS THE NEWS.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Mrs. Werner, clad in the deepest of mourning, in the most unbecoming of caps, sat in that small room where Dolly had overheard Mr. Werner's utterances concerning her husband.

state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

From this reading Mrs. Werner, clad in the deepest of mourning, in the most unbecoming of caps, sat in that small room where Dolly had overheard Mr. Werner's utterances concerning her husband.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mrs. Werner, clad in the deepest of mourning, in the most unbecoming of caps, sat in that small room where Dolly had overheard Mr. Werner's utterances concerning her husband.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading MRS.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Her cousin had been closeted with her for nearly an hour.

information about recent and important events

From this reading MORTOMLEY BREAKS THE NEWS.

not any; not one

From this reading Faithfully he agreed with Mrs. Mortomley that he would break the news of the dead man's embarrassments to his widow, and, indeed, it was plain no time ought to be lost in acquainting Mrs. Werner with the actual state of her finances.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mrs. Werner, clad in the deepest of mourning, in the most unbecoming of caps, sat in that small room where Dolly had overheard Mr. Werner's utterances concerning her husband.

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

From this reading Faithfully he agreed with Mrs. Mortomley that he would break the news of the dead man's embarrassments to his widow, and, indeed, it was plain no time ought to be lost in acquainting Mrs. Werner with the actual state of her finances.

inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

From this reading Mrs. Werner, clad in the deepest of mourning, in the most unbecoming of caps, sat in that small room where Dolly had overheard Mr. Werner's utterances concerning her husband.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Faithfully he agreed with Mrs. Mortomley that he would break the news of the dead man's embarrassments to his widow, and, indeed, it was plain no time ought to be lost in acquainting Mrs. Werner with the actual state of her finances.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Mrs. Werner, clad in the deepest of mourning, in the most unbecoming of caps, sat in that small room where Dolly had overheard Mr. Werner's utterances concerning her husband.

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

From this reading Mrs. Werner, clad in the deepest of mourning, in the most unbecoming of caps, sat in that small room where Dolly had overheard Mr. Werner's utterances concerning her husband.

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

From this reading Mrs. Werner, clad in the deepest of mourning, in the most unbecoming of caps, sat in that small room where Dolly had overheard Mr. Werner's utterances concerning her husband.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Faithfully he agreed with Mrs. Mortomley that he would break the news of the dead man's embarrassments to his widow, and, indeed, it was plain no time ought to be lost in acquainting Mrs. Werner with the actual state of her finances.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mrs. Werner, clad in the deepest of mourning, in the most unbecoming of caps, sat in that small room where Dolly had overheard Mr. Werner's utterances concerning her husband.

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

From this reading MORTOMLEY BREAKS THE NEWS.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Faithfully he agreed with Mrs. Mortomley that he would break the news of the dead man's embarrassments to his widow, and, indeed, it was plain no time ought to be lost in acquainting Mrs. Werner with the actual state of her finances.

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

From this reading Faithfully he agreed with Mrs. Mortomley that he would break the news of the dead man's embarrassments to his widow, and, indeed, it was plain no time ought to be lost in acquainting Mrs. Werner with the actual state of her finances.

not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society

From this reading Mrs. Werner, clad in the deepest of mourning, in the most unbecoming of caps, sat in that small room where Dolly had overheard Mr. Werner's utterances concerning her husband.

plural of “utterance” — the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication

From this reading Mrs. Werner, clad in the deepest of mourning, in the most unbecoming of caps, sat in that small room where Dolly had overheard Mr. Werner's utterances concerning her husband.

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

From this reading Faithfully he agreed with Mrs. Mortomley that he would break the news of the dead man's embarrassments to his widow, and, indeed, it was plain no time ought to be lost in acquainting Mrs. Werner with the actual state of her finances.

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

From this reading Mrs. Werner, clad in the deepest of mourning, in the most unbecoming of caps, sat in that small room where Dolly had overheard Mr. Werner's utterances concerning her husband.

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

From this reading Mrs. Werner, clad in the deepest of mourning, in the most unbecoming of caps, sat in that small room where Dolly had overheard Mr. Werner's utterances concerning her husband.

in or at the place that

From this reading Mrs. Werner, clad in the deepest of mourning, in the most unbecoming of caps, sat in that small room where Dolly had overheard Mr. Werner's utterances concerning her husband.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading Faithfully he agreed with Mrs. Mortomley that he would break the news of the dead man's embarrassments to his widow, and, indeed, it was plain no time ought to be lost in acquainting Mrs. Werner with the actual state of her finances.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Her cousin had been closeted with her for nearly an hour.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Faithfully he agreed with Mrs. Mortomley that he would break the news of the dead man's embarrassments to his widow, and, indeed, it was plain no time ought to be lost in acquainting Mrs. Werner with the actual state of her finances.