Chapter XII

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

From this reading At the inquest on the following day, Mrs. Balfame, circumvested in crepe, sat between Mr. and Mrs. Cummack, gracefully erect, and without even a nervous flutter of the hands.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Although the swelling in Frieda's face had subsided somewhat under Dr. Anna's repeated ministrations, the tooth still throbbed; and she also was released after announcing resentfully that she'd seen "notings," heard "notings," and "didn't know notings" about the murder except having to get up and make coffee when she was like to die with the ache in her tooth.

feel physical pain

From this reading Although the swelling in Frieda's face had subsided somewhat under Dr. Anna's repeated ministrations, the tooth still throbbed; and she also was released after announcing resentfully that she'd seen "notings," heard "notings," and "didn't know notings" about the murder except having to get up and make coffee when she was like to die with the ache in her tooth.

later than; following

From this reading Although the swelling in Frieda's face had subsided somewhat under Dr. Anna's repeated ministrations, the tooth still throbbed; and she also was released after announcing resentfully that she'd seen "notings," heard "notings," and "didn't know notings" about the murder except having to get up and make coffee when she was like to die with the ache in her tooth.

(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 When called upon to testify, she told in a clear low voice the meagre story already known to her friends and by this time the common property of Elsinore and all that read the newspapers of the State.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading When called upon to testify, she told in a clear low voice the meagre story already known to her friends and by this time the common property of Elsinore and all that read the newspapers of the State.

in addition

From this reading Although the swelling in Frieda's face had subsided somewhat under Dr. Anna's repeated ministrations, the tooth still throbbed; and she also was released after announcing resentfully that she'd seen "notings," heard "notings," and "didn't know notings" about the murder except having to get up and make coffee when she was like to die with the ache in her tooth.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although the swelling in Frieda's face had subsided somewhat under Dr. Anna's repeated ministrations, the tooth still throbbed; and she also was released after announcing resentfully that she'd seen "notings," heard "notings," and "didn't know notings" about the murder except having to get up and make coffee when she was like to die with the ache in her tooth.

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

From this reading At the inquest on the following day, Mrs. Balfame, circumvested in crepe, sat between Mr. and Mrs. Cummack, gracefully erect, and without even a nervous flutter of the hands.

possessive form of “anna” — a former copper coin of Pakistan and India

From this reading Although the swelling in Frieda's face had subsided somewhat under Dr. Anna's repeated ministrations, the tooth still throbbed; and she also was released after announcing resentfully that she'd seen "notings," heard "notings," and "didn't know notings" about the murder except having to get up and make coffee when she was like to die with the ache in her tooth.

-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement

From this reading Although the swelling in Frieda's face had subsided somewhat under Dr. Anna's repeated ministrations, the tooth still throbbed; and she also was released after announcing resentfully that she'd seen "notings," heard "notings," and "didn't know notings" about the murder except having to get up and make coffee when she was like to die with the ache in her tooth.

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

From this reading The coroner released her as quickly as possible, and called her servant to the stand.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the inquest on the following day, Mrs. Balfame, circumvested in crepe, sat between Mr. and Mrs. Cummack, gracefully erect, and without even a nervous flutter of the hands.

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From this reading At the inquest on the following day, Mrs. Balfame, circumvested in crepe, sat between Mr. and Mrs. Cummack, gracefully erect, and without even a nervous flutter of the hands.

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From this reading There was no one else to testify, except Cummack, who gave the hour, about a quarter or ten minutes to eight, when the deceased had left his house, and Mr. Gifning and his two guests, who testified to hearing the sound of Balfame's voice raised in song, followed a moment later by the report of a pistol.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading At the inquest on the following day, Mrs. Balfame, circumvested in crepe, sat between Mr. and Mrs. Cummack, gracefully erect, and without even a nervous flutter of the hands.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When called upon to testify, she told in a clear low voice the meagre story already known to her friends and by this time the common property of Elsinore and all that read the newspapers of the State.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading When called upon to testify, she told in a clear low voice the meagre story already known to her friends and by this time the common property of Elsinore and all that read the newspapers of the State.

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From this reading At the inquest on the following day, Mrs. Balfame, circumvested in crepe, sat between Mr. and Mrs. Cummack, gracefully erect, and without even a nervous flutter of the hands.

rid of obstructions

From this reading When called upon to testify, she told in a clear low voice the meagre story already known to her friends and by this time the common property of Elsinore and all that read the newspapers of the State.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading Although the swelling in Frieda's face had subsided somewhat under Dr. Anna's repeated ministrations, the tooth still throbbed; and she also was released after announcing resentfully that she'd seen "notings," heard "notings," and "didn't know notings" about the murder except having to get up and make coffee when she was like to die with the ache in her tooth.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading When called upon to testify, she told in a clear low voice the meagre story already known to her friends and by this time the common property of Elsinore and all that read the newspapers of the State.

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

From this reading The coroner released her as quickly as possible, and called her servant to the stand.

paper with a crinkled texture; usually colored and used for decorations

From this reading At the inquest on the following day, Mrs. Balfame, circumvested in crepe, sat between Mr. and Mrs. Cummack, gracefully erect, and without even a nervous flutter of the hands.

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From this reading At the inquest on the following day, Mrs. Balfame, circumvested in crepe, sat between Mr. and Mrs. Cummack, gracefully erect, and without even a nervous flutter of the hands.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading At the inquest on the following day, Mrs. Balfame, circumvested in crepe, sat between Mr. and Mrs. Cummack, gracefully erect, and without even a nervous flutter of the hands.

someone who is no longer alive

From this reading There was no one else to testify, except Cummack, who gave the hour, about a quarter or ten minutes to eight, when the deceased had left his house, and Mr. Gifning and his two guests, who testified to hearing the sound of Balfame's voice raised in song, followed a moment later by the report of a pistol.

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

From this reading Although the swelling in Frieda's face had subsided somewhat under Dr. Anna's repeated ministrations, the tooth still throbbed; and she also was released after announcing resentfully that she'd seen "notings," heard "notings," and "didn't know notings" about the murder except having to get up and make coffee when she was like to die with the ache in her tooth.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Although the swelling in Frieda's face had subsided somewhat under Dr. Anna's repeated ministrations, the tooth still throbbed; and she also was released after announcing resentfully that she'd seen "notings," heard "notings," and "didn't know notings" about the murder except having to get up and make coffee when she was like to die with the ache in her tooth.

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

From this reading Although the swelling in Frieda's face had subsided somewhat under Dr. Anna's repeated ministrations, the tooth still throbbed; and she also was released after announcing resentfully that she'd seen "notings," heard "notings," and "didn't know notings" about the murder except having to get up and make coffee when she was like to die with the ache in her tooth.

being one more than seven

From this reading There was no one else to testify, except Cummack, who gave the hour, about a quarter or ten minutes to eight, when the deceased had left his house, and Mr. Gifning and his two guests, who testified to hearing the sound of Balfame's voice raised in song, followed a moment later by the report of a pistol.

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

From this reading There was no one else to testify, except Cummack, who gave the hour, about a quarter or ten minutes to eight, when the deceased had left his house, and Mr. Gifning and his two guests, who testified to hearing the sound of Balfame's voice raised in song, followed a moment later by the report of a pistol.

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

From this reading When called upon to testify, she told in a clear low voice the meagre story already known to her friends and by this time the common property of Elsinore and all that read the newspapers of the State.

construct, build, or erect

From this reading At the inquest on the following day, Mrs. Balfame, circumvested in crepe, sat between Mr. and Mrs. Cummack, gracefully erect, and without even a nervous flutter of the hands.

divisible by two

From this reading At the inquest on the following day, Mrs. Balfame, circumvested in crepe, sat between Mr. and Mrs. Cummack, gracefully erect, and without even a nervous flutter of the hands.

apart from; not including

From this reading Although the swelling in Frieda's face had subsided somewhat under Dr. Anna's repeated ministrations, the tooth still throbbed; and she also was released after announcing resentfully that she'd seen "notings," heard "notings," and "didn't know notings" about the murder except having to get up and make coffee when she was like to die with the ache in her tooth.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Although the swelling in Frieda's face had subsided somewhat under Dr. Anna's repeated ministrations, the tooth still throbbed; and she also was released after announcing resentfully that she'd seen "notings," heard "notings," and "didn't know notings" about the murder except having to get up and make coffee when she was like to die with the ache in her tooth.

move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading At the inquest on the following day, Mrs. Balfame, circumvested in crepe, sat between Mr. and Mrs. Cummack, gracefully erect, and without even a nervous flutter of the hands.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading There was no one else to testify, except Cummack, who gave the hour, about a quarter or ten minutes to eight, when the deceased had left his house, and Mr. Gifning and his two guests, who testified to hearing the sound of Balfame's voice raised in song, followed a moment later by the report of a pistol.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading At the inquest on the following day, Mrs. Balfame, circumvested in crepe, sat between Mr. and Mrs. Cummack, gracefully erect, and without even a nervous flutter of the hands.

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

From this reading Although the swelling in Frieda's face had subsided somewhat under Dr. Anna's repeated ministrations, the tooth still throbbed; and she also was released after announcing resentfully that she'd seen "notings," heard "notings," and "didn't know notings" about the murder except having to get up and make coffee when she was like to die with the ache in her tooth.

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

From this reading When called upon to testify, she told in a clear low voice the meagre story already known to her friends and by this time the common property of Elsinore and all that read the newspapers of the State.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading There was no one else to testify, except Cummack, who gave the hour, about a quarter or ten minutes to eight, when the deceased had left his house, and Mr. Gifning and his two guests, who testified to hearing the sound of Balfame's voice raised in song, followed a moment later by the report of a pistol.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Although the swelling in Frieda's face had subsided somewhat under Dr. Anna's repeated ministrations, the tooth still throbbed; and she also was released after announcing resentfully that she'd seen "notings," heard "notings," and "didn't know notings" about the murder except having to get up and make coffee when she was like to die with the ache in her tooth.

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

From this reading There was no one else to testify, except Cummack, who gave the hour, about a quarter or ten minutes to eight, when the deceased had left his house, and Mr. Gifning and his two guests, who testified to hearing the sound of Balfame's voice raised in song, followed a moment later by the report of a pistol.

in a graceful manner

From this reading At the inquest on the following day, Mrs. Balfame, circumvested in crepe, sat between Mr. and Mrs. Cummack, gracefully erect, and without even a nervous flutter of the hands.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading There was no one else to testify, except Cummack, who gave the hour, about a quarter or ten minutes to eight, when the deceased had left his house, and Mr. Gifning and his two guests, who testified to hearing the sound of Balfame's voice raised in song, followed a moment later by the report of a pistol.

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

From this reading Although the swelling in Frieda's face had subsided somewhat under Dr. Anna's repeated ministrations, the tooth still throbbed; and she also was released after announcing resentfully that she'd seen "notings," heard "notings," and "didn't know notings" about the murder except having to get up and make coffee when she was like to die with the ache in her tooth.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading At the inquest on the following day, Mrs. Balfame, circumvested in crepe, sat between Mr. and Mrs. Cummack, gracefully erect, and without even a nervous flutter of the hands.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Although the swelling in Frieda's face had subsided somewhat under Dr. Anna's repeated ministrations, the tooth still throbbed; and she also was released after announcing resentfully that she'd seen "notings," heard "notings," and "didn't know notings" about the murder except having to get up and make coffee when she was like to die with the ache in her tooth.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Although the swelling in Frieda's face had subsided somewhat under Dr. Anna's repeated ministrations, the tooth still throbbed; and she also was released after announcing resentfully that she'd seen "notings," heard "notings," and "didn't know notings" about the murder except having to get up and make coffee when she was like to die with the ache in her tooth.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading There was no one else to testify, except Cummack, who gave the hour, about a quarter or ten minutes to eight, when the deceased had left his house, and Mr. Gifning and his two guests, who testified to hearing the sound of Balfame's voice raised in song, followed a moment later by the report of a pistol.

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

From this reading When called upon to testify, she told in a clear low voice the meagre story already known to her friends and by this time the common property of Elsinore and all that read the newspapers of the State.

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

From this reading There was no one else to testify, except Cummack, who gave the hour, about a quarter or ten minutes to eight, when the deceased had left his house, and Mr. Gifning and his two guests, who testified to hearing the sound of Balfame's voice raised in song, followed a moment later by the report of a pistol.

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

From this reading There was no one else to testify, except Cummack, who gave the hour, about a quarter or ten minutes to eight, when the deceased had left his house, and Mr. Gifning and his two guests, who testified to hearing the sound of Balfame's voice raised in song, followed a moment later by the report of a pistol.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading There was no one else to testify, except Cummack, who gave the hour, about a quarter or ten minutes to eight, when the deceased had left his house, and Mr. Gifning and his two guests, who testified to hearing the sound of Balfame's voice raised in song, followed a moment later by the report of a pistol.

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

From this reading At the inquest on the following day, Mrs. Balfame, circumvested in crepe, sat between Mr. and Mrs. Cummack, gracefully erect, and without even a nervous flutter of the hands.

an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death

From this reading At the inquest on the following day, Mrs. Balfame, circumvested in crepe, sat between Mr. and Mrs. Cummack, gracefully erect, and without even a nervous flutter of the hands.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Although the swelling in Frieda's face had subsided somewhat under Dr. Anna's repeated ministrations, the tooth still throbbed; and she also was released after announcing resentfully that she'd seen "notings," heard "notings," and "didn't know notings" about the murder except having to get up and make coffee when she was like to die with the ache in her tooth.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading When called upon to testify, she told in a clear low voice the meagre story already known to her friends and by this time the common property of Elsinore and all that read the newspapers of the State.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading There was no one else to testify, except Cummack, who gave the hour, about a quarter or ten minutes to eight, when the deceased had left his house, and Mr. Gifning and his two guests, who testified to hearing the sound of Balfame's voice raised in song, followed a moment later by the report of a pistol.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading There was no one else to testify, except Cummack, who gave the hour, about a quarter or ten minutes to eight, when the deceased had left his house, and Mr. Gifning and his two guests, who testified to hearing the sound of Balfame's voice raised in song, followed a moment later by the report of a pistol.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Although the swelling in Frieda's face had subsided somewhat under Dr. Anna's repeated ministrations, the tooth still throbbed; and she also was released after announcing resentfully that she'd seen "notings," heard "notings," and "didn't know notings" about the murder except having to get up and make coffee when she was like to die with the ache in her tooth.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading When called upon to testify, she told in a clear low voice the meagre story already known to her friends and by this time the common property of Elsinore and all that read the newspapers of the State.

engage in

From this reading Although the swelling in Frieda's face had subsided somewhat under Dr. Anna's repeated ministrations, the tooth still throbbed; and she also was released after announcing resentfully that she'd seen "notings," heard "notings," and "didn't know notings" about the murder except having to get up and make coffee when she was like to die with the ache in her tooth.

deficient in amount or quality or extent

From this reading When called upon to testify, she told in a clear low voice the meagre story already known to her friends and by this time the common property of Elsinore and all that read the newspapers of the State.

plural of “ministration” — assistance in time of difficulty

From this reading Although the swelling in Frieda's face had subsided somewhat under Dr. Anna's repeated ministrations, the tooth still throbbed; and she also was released after announcing resentfully that she'd seen "notings," heard "notings," and "didn't know notings" about the murder except having to get up and make coffee when she was like to die with the ache in her tooth.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading There was no one else to testify, except Cummack, who gave the hour, about a quarter or ten minutes to eight, when the deceased had left his house, and Mr. Gifning and his two guests, who testified to hearing the sound of Balfame's voice raised in song, followed a moment later by the report of a pistol.

a particular point in time

From this reading There was no one else to testify, except Cummack, who gave the hour, about a quarter or ten minutes to eight, when the deceased had left his house, and Mr. Gifning and his two guests, who testified to hearing the sound of Balfame's voice raised in song, followed a moment later by the report of a pistol.

a form of address for a man

From this reading At the inquest on the following day, Mrs. Balfame, circumvested in crepe, sat between Mr. and Mrs. Cummack, gracefully erect, and without even a nervous flutter of the hands.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading At the inquest on the following day, Mrs. Balfame, circumvested in crepe, sat between Mr. and Mrs. Cummack, gracefully erect, and without even a nervous flutter of the hands.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading Although the swelling in Frieda's face had subsided somewhat under Dr. Anna's repeated ministrations, the tooth still throbbed; and she also was released after announcing resentfully that she'd seen "notings," heard "notings," and "didn't know notings" about the murder except having to get up and make coffee when she was like to die with the ache in her tooth.

easily agitated

From this reading At the inquest on the following day, Mrs. Balfame, circumvested in crepe, sat between Mr. and Mrs. Cummack, gracefully erect, and without even a nervous flutter of the hands.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading When called upon to testify, she told in a clear low voice the meagre story already known to her friends and by this time the common property of Elsinore and all that read the newspapers of the State.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no one else to testify, except Cummack, who gave the hour, about a quarter or ten minutes to eight, when the deceased had left his house, and Mr. Gifning and his two guests, who testified to hearing the sound of Balfame's voice raised in song, followed a moment later by the report of a pistol.

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

From this reading Although the swelling in Frieda's face had subsided somewhat under Dr. Anna's repeated ministrations, the tooth still throbbed; and she also was released after announcing resentfully that she'd seen "notings," heard "notings," and "didn't know notings" about the murder except having to get up and make coffee when she was like to die with the ache in her tooth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the inquest on the following day, Mrs. Balfame, circumvested in crepe, sat between Mr. and Mrs. Cummack, gracefully erect, and without even a nervous flutter of the hands.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At the inquest on the following day, Mrs. Balfame, circumvested in crepe, sat between Mr. and Mrs. Cummack, gracefully erect, and without even a nervous flutter of the hands.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was no one else to testify, except Cummack, who gave the hour, about a quarter or ten minutes to eight, when the deceased had left his house, and Mr. Gifning and his two guests, who testified to hearing the sound of Balfame's voice raised in song, followed a moment later by the report of a pistol.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There was no one else to testify, except Cummack, who gave the hour, about a quarter or ten minutes to eight, when the deceased had left his house, and Mr. Gifning and his two guests, who testified to hearing the sound of Balfame's voice raised in song, followed a moment later by the report of a pistol.

a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

From this reading There was no one else to testify, except Cummack, who gave the hour, about a quarter or ten minutes to eight, when the deceased had left his house, and Mr. Gifning and his two guests, who testified to hearing the sound of Balfame's voice raised in song, followed a moment later by the report of a pistol.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The coroner released her as quickly as possible, and called her servant to the stand.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading When called upon to testify, she told in a clear low voice the meagre story already known to her friends and by this time the common property of Elsinore and all that read the newspapers of the State.

one of four equal parts

From this reading There was no one else to testify, except Cummack, who gave the hour, about a quarter or ten minutes to eight, when the deceased had left his house, and Mr. Gifning and his two guests, who testified to hearing the sound of Balfame's voice raised in song, followed a moment later by the report of a pistol.

with speed

From this reading The coroner released her as quickly as possible, and called her servant to the stand.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading There was no one else to testify, except Cummack, who gave the hour, about a quarter or ten minutes to eight, when the deceased had left his house, and Mr. Gifning and his two guests, who testified to hearing the sound of Balfame's voice raised in song, followed a moment later by the report of a pistol.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading When called upon to testify, she told in a clear low voice the meagre story already known to her friends and by this time the common property of Elsinore and all that read the newspapers of the State.

past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip

From this reading The coroner released her as quickly as possible, and called her servant to the stand.

recurring again and again

From this reading Although the swelling in Frieda's face had subsided somewhat under Dr. Anna's repeated ministrations, the tooth still throbbed; and she also was released after announcing resentfully that she'd seen "notings," heard "notings," and "didn't know notings" about the murder except having to get up and make coffee when she was like to die with the ache in her tooth.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading There was no one else to testify, except Cummack, who gave the hour, about a quarter or ten minutes to eight, when the deceased had left his house, and Mr. Gifning and his two guests, who testified to hearing the sound of Balfame's voice raised in song, followed a moment later by the report of a pistol.

with resentment; in a resentful manner

From this reading Although the swelling in Frieda's face had subsided somewhat under Dr. Anna's repeated ministrations, the tooth still throbbed; and she also was released after announcing resentfully that she'd seen "notings," heard "notings," and "didn't know notings" about the murder except having to get up and make coffee when she was like to die with the ache in her tooth.

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

From this reading At the inquest on the following day, Mrs. Balfame, circumvested in crepe, sat between Mr. and Mrs. Cummack, gracefully erect, and without even a nervous flutter of the hands.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Although the swelling in Frieda's face had subsided somewhat under Dr. Anna's repeated ministrations, the tooth still throbbed; and she also was released after announcing resentfully that she'd seen "notings," heard "notings," and "didn't know notings" about the murder except having to get up and make coffee when she was like to die with the ache in her tooth.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading The coroner released her as quickly as possible, and called her servant to the stand.

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

From this reading When called upon to testify, she told in a clear low voice the meagre story already known to her friends and by this time the common property of Elsinore and all that read the newspapers of the State.

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From this reading Although the swelling in Frieda's face had subsided somewhat under Dr. Anna's repeated ministrations, the tooth still throbbed; and she also was released after announcing resentfully that she'd seen "notings," heard "notings," and "didn't know notings" about the murder except having to get up and make coffee when she was like to die with the ache in her tooth.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Although the swelling in Frieda's face had subsided somewhat under Dr. Anna's repeated ministrations, the tooth still throbbed; and she also was released after announcing resentfully that she'd seen "notings," heard "notings," and "didn't know notings" about the murder except having to get up and make coffee when she was like to die with the ache in her tooth.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading There was no one else to testify, except Cummack, who gave the hour, about a quarter or ten minutes to eight, when the deceased had left his house, and Mr. Gifning and his two guests, who testified to hearing the sound of Balfame's voice raised in song, followed a moment later by the report of a pistol.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading There was no one else to testify, except Cummack, who gave the hour, about a quarter or ten minutes to eight, when the deceased had left his house, and Mr. Gifning and his two guests, who testified to hearing the sound of Balfame's voice raised in song, followed a moment later by the report of a pistol.

be standing; be upright

From this reading The coroner released her as quickly as possible, and called her servant to the stand.

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

From this reading When called upon to testify, she told in a clear low voice the meagre story already known to her friends and by this time the common property of Elsinore and all that read the newspapers of the State.

not in physical motion

From this reading Although the swelling in Frieda's face had subsided somewhat under Dr. Anna's repeated ministrations, the tooth still throbbed; and she also was released after announcing resentfully that she'd seen "notings," heard "notings," and "didn't know notings" about the murder except having to get up and make coffee when she was like to die with the ache in her tooth.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading When called upon to testify, she told in a clear low voice the meagre story already known to her friends and by this time the common property of Elsinore and all that read the newspapers of the State.

past form of “subside” — wear off or die down

From this reading Although the swelling in Frieda's face had subsided somewhat under Dr. Anna's repeated ministrations, the tooth still throbbed; and she also was released after announcing resentfully that she'd seen "notings," heard "notings," and "didn't know notings" about the murder except having to get up and make coffee when she was like to die with the ache in her tooth.

an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement

From this reading Although the swelling in Frieda's face had subsided somewhat under Dr. Anna's repeated ministrations, the tooth still throbbed; and she also was released after announcing resentfully that she'd seen "notings," heard "notings," and "didn't know notings" about the murder except having to get up and make coffee when she was like to die with the ache in her tooth.

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

From this reading There was no one else to testify, except Cummack, who gave the hour, about a quarter or ten minutes to eight, when the deceased had left his house, and Mr. Gifning and his two guests, who testified to hearing the sound of Balfame's voice raised in song, followed a moment later by the report of a pistol.

inflected form of “testify” — give testimony in a court of law

From this reading There was no one else to testify, except Cummack, who gave the hour, about a quarter or ten minutes to eight, when the deceased had left his house, and Mr. Gifning and his two guests, who testified to hearing the sound of Balfame's voice raised in song, followed a moment later by the report of a pistol.

give testimony in a court of law

From this reading When called upon to testify, she told in a clear low voice the meagre story already known to her friends and by this time the common property of Elsinore and all that read the newspapers of the State.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When called upon to testify, she told in a clear low voice the meagre story already known to her friends and by this time the common property of Elsinore and all that read the newspapers of the State.

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

From this reading At the inquest on the following day, Mrs. Balfame, circumvested in crepe, sat between Mr. and Mrs. Cummack, gracefully erect, and without even a nervous flutter of the hands.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no one else to testify, except Cummack, who gave the hour, about a quarter or ten minutes to eight, when the deceased had left his house, and Mr. Gifning and his two guests, who testified to hearing the sound of Balfame's voice raised in song, followed a moment later by the report of a pistol.

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

From this reading When called upon to testify, she told in a clear low voice the meagre story already known to her friends and by this time the common property of Elsinore and all that read the newspapers of the State.

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From this reading Although the swelling in Frieda's face had subsided somewhat under Dr. Anna's repeated ministrations, the tooth still throbbed; and she also was released after announcing resentfully that she'd seen "notings," heard "notings," and "didn't know notings" about the murder except having to get up and make coffee when she was like to die with the ache in her tooth.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading When called upon to testify, she told in a clear low voice the meagre story already known to her friends and by this time the common property of Elsinore and all that read the newspapers of the State.

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

From this reading When called upon to testify, she told in a clear low voice the meagre story already known to her friends and by this time the common property of Elsinore and all that read the newspapers of the State.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading When called upon to testify, she told in a clear low voice the meagre story already known to her friends and by this time the common property of Elsinore and all that read the newspapers of the State.

hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense

From this reading Although the swelling in Frieda's face had subsided somewhat under Dr. Anna's repeated ministrations, the tooth still throbbed; and she also was released after announcing resentfully that she'd seen "notings," heard "notings," and "didn't know notings" about the murder except having to get up and make coffee when she was like to die with the ache in her tooth.

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

From this reading There was no one else to testify, except Cummack, who gave the hour, about a quarter or ten minutes to eight, when the deceased had left his house, and Mr. Gifning and his two guests, who testified to hearing the sound of Balfame's voice raised in song, followed a moment later by the report of a pistol.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Although the swelling in Frieda's face had subsided somewhat under Dr. Anna's repeated ministrations, the tooth still throbbed; and she also was released after announcing resentfully that she'd seen "notings," heard "notings," and "didn't know notings" about the murder except having to get up and make coffee when she was like to die with the ache in her tooth.

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

From this reading Although the swelling in Frieda's face had subsided somewhat under Dr. Anna's repeated ministrations, the tooth still throbbed; and she also was released after announcing resentfully that she'd seen "notings," heard "notings," and "didn't know notings" about the murder except having to get up and make coffee when she was like to die with the ache in her tooth.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading When called upon to testify, she told in a clear low voice the meagre story already known to her friends and by this time the common property of Elsinore and all that read the newspapers of the State.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading When called upon to testify, she told in a clear low voice the meagre story already known to her friends and by this time the common property of Elsinore and all that read the newspapers of the State.

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

From this reading Although the swelling in Frieda's face had subsided somewhat under Dr. Anna's repeated ministrations, the tooth still throbbed; and she also was released after announcing resentfully that she'd seen "notings," heard "notings," and "didn't know notings" about the murder except having to get up and make coffee when she was like to die with the ache in her tooth.

at the time that

From this reading When called upon to testify, she told in a clear low voice the meagre story already known to her friends and by this time the common property of Elsinore and all that read the newspapers of the State.

which person or people

From this reading There was no one else to testify, except Cummack, who gave the hour, about a quarter or ten minutes to eight, when the deceased had left his house, and Mr. Gifning and his two guests, who testified to hearing the sound of Balfame's voice raised in song, followed a moment later by the report of a pistol.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Although the swelling in Frieda's face had subsided somewhat under Dr. Anna's repeated ministrations, the tooth still throbbed; and she also was released after announcing resentfully that she'd seen "notings," heard "notings," and "didn't know notings" about the murder except having to get up and make coffee when she was like to die with the ache in her tooth.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading At the inquest on the following day, Mrs. Balfame, circumvested in crepe, sat between Mr. and Mrs. Cummack, gracefully erect, and without even a nervous flutter of the hands.