Chapter XXXVIII

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

From this reading "Be silent, John,"--the Doctor rose and gently waved his hand,--his bent form for a moment became straight and erect,--his attitude was noble and impressive.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "The child whom, twenty-one years ago, Gulian Van Huyden intrusted to your care, has, this night,--even as the misfortunes of long years were about to be succeeded by peace, security, the possession of unbounded wealth,--met his death at the instigation of Gulian's brother.

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading It was, in truth, that singular man, who in the course of our narrative, has appeared as the Judge of the Court of Ten Millions as the "man in the surtout, with manifold capes," as Ezekiel Bogart, the General Agent; and who, at length, appears in his own character,--Dr. Martin Fulmer, the trustee of the Van Huyden estate.

in the past

From this reading "The child whom, twenty-one years ago, Gulian Van Huyden intrusted to your care, has, this night,--even as the misfortunes of long years were about to be succeeded by peace, security, the possession of unbounded wealth,--met his death at the instigation of Gulian's brother.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Be silent, John, for the shadow of almighty fate is passing over us!

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

From this reading It was, in truth, that singular man, who in the course of our narrative, has appeared as the Judge of the Court of Ten Millions as the "man in the surtout, with manifold capes," as Ezekiel Bogart, the General Agent; and who, at length, appears in his own character,--Dr. Martin Fulmer, the trustee of the Van Huyden estate.

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

From this reading It was, in truth, that singular man, who in the course of our narrative, has appeared as the Judge of the Court of Ten Millions as the "man in the surtout, with manifold capes," as Ezekiel Bogart, the General Agent; and who, at length, appears in his own character,--Dr. Martin Fulmer, the trustee of the Van Huyden estate.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It was, in truth, that singular man, who in the course of our narrative, has appeared as the Judge of the Court of Ten Millions as the "man in the surtout, with manifold capes," as Ezekiel Bogart, the General Agent; and who, at length, appears in his own character,--Dr. Martin Fulmer, the trustee of the Van Huyden estate.

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

From this reading THE SEVEN ARE SUMMONED.

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

From this reading It was, in truth, that singular man, who in the course of our narrative, has appeared as the Judge of the Court of Ten Millions as the "man in the surtout, with manifold capes," as Ezekiel Bogart, the General Agent; and who, at length, appears in his own character,--Dr. Martin Fulmer, the trustee of the Van Huyden estate.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was, in truth, that singular man, who in the course of our narrative, has appeared as the Judge of the Court of Ten Millions as the "man in the surtout, with manifold capes," as Ezekiel Bogart, the General Agent; and who, at length, appears in his own character,--Dr. Martin Fulmer, the trustee of the Van Huyden estate.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading "Be silent, John,"--the Doctor rose and gently waved his hand,--his bent form for a moment became straight and erect,--his attitude was noble and impressive.

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

From this reading "Be silent, John,"--the Doctor rose and gently waved his hand,--his bent form for a moment became straight and erect,--his attitude was noble and impressive.

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

From this reading "Be silent, John,"--the Doctor rose and gently waved his hand,--his bent form for a moment became straight and erect,--his attitude was noble and impressive.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading "Be silent, John,"--the Doctor rose and gently waved his hand,--his bent form for a moment became straight and erect,--his attitude was noble and impressive.

United States film actor (1899-1957)

From this reading It was, in truth, that singular man, who in the course of our narrative, has appeared as the Judge of the Court of Ten Millions as the "man in the surtout, with manifold capes," as Ezekiel Bogart, the General Agent; and who, at length, appears in his own character,--Dr. Martin Fulmer, the trustee of the Van Huyden estate.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading "The child whom, twenty-one years ago, Gulian Van Huyden intrusted to your care, has, this night,--even as the misfortunes of long years were about to be succeeded by peace, security, the possession of unbounded wealth,--met his death at the instigation of Gulian's brother.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "The child whom, twenty-one years ago, Gulian Van Huyden intrusted to your care, has, this night,--even as the misfortunes of long years were about to be succeeded by peace, security, the possession of unbounded wealth,--met his death at the instigation of Gulian's brother.

plural of “cape” — a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading It was, in truth, that singular man, who in the course of our narrative, has appeared as the Judge of the Court of Ten Millions as the "man in the surtout, with manifold capes," as Ezekiel Bogart, the General Agent; and who, at length, appears in his own character,--Dr. Martin Fulmer, the trustee of the Van Huyden estate.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading "The child whom, twenty-one years ago, Gulian Van Huyden intrusted to your care, has, this night,--even as the misfortunes of long years were about to be succeeded by peace, security, the possession of unbounded wealth,--met his death at the instigation of Gulian's brother.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading It was, in truth, that singular man, who in the course of our narrative, has appeared as the Judge of the Court of Ten Millions as the "man in the surtout, with manifold capes," as Ezekiel Bogart, the General Agent; and who, at length, appears in his own character,--Dr. Martin Fulmer, the trustee of the Van Huyden estate.

a young person of either sex

From this reading "The child whom, twenty-one years ago, Gulian Van Huyden intrusted to your care, has, this night,--even as the misfortunes of long years were about to be succeeded by peace, security, the possession of unbounded wealth,--met his death at the instigation of Gulian's brother.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading It was, in truth, that singular man, who in the course of our narrative, has appeared as the Judge of the Court of Ten Millions as the "man in the surtout, with manifold capes," as Ezekiel Bogart, the General Agent; and who, at length, appears in his own character,--Dr. Martin Fulmer, the trustee of the Van Huyden estate.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading It was, in truth, that singular man, who in the course of our narrative, has appeared as the Judge of the Court of Ten Millions as the "man in the surtout, with manifold capes," as Ezekiel Bogart, the General Agent; and who, at length, appears in his own character,--Dr. Martin Fulmer, the trustee of the Van Huyden estate.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading "The child whom, twenty-one years ago, Gulian Van Huyden intrusted to your care, has, this night,--even as the misfortunes of long years were about to be succeeded by peace, security, the possession of unbounded wealth,--met his death at the instigation of Gulian's brother.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading "Be silent, John,"--the Doctor rose and gently waved his hand,--his bent form for a moment became straight and erect,--his attitude was noble and impressive.

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

From this reading It was, in truth, that singular man, who in the course of our narrative, has appeared as the Judge of the Court of Ten Millions as the "man in the surtout, with manifold capes," as Ezekiel Bogart, the General Agent; and who, at length, appears in his own character,--Dr. Martin Fulmer, the trustee of the Van Huyden estate.

construct, build, or erect

From this reading "Be silent, John,"--the Doctor rose and gently waved his hand,--his bent form for a moment became straight and erect,--his attitude was noble and impressive.

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

From this reading It was, in truth, that singular man, who in the course of our narrative, has appeared as the Judge of the Court of Ten Millions as the "man in the surtout, with manifold capes," as Ezekiel Bogart, the General Agent; and who, at length, appears in his own character,--Dr. Martin Fulmer, the trustee of the Van Huyden estate.

divisible by two

From this reading "The child whom, twenty-one years ago, Gulian Van Huyden intrusted to your care, has, this night,--even as the misfortunes of long years were about to be succeeded by peace, security, the possession of unbounded wealth,--met his death at the instigation of Gulian's brother.

a Hebrew prophet of the 6th century BC who was exiled to Babylon in 587 BC

From this reading It was, in truth, that singular man, who in the course of our narrative, has appeared as the Judge of the Court of Ten Millions as the "man in the surtout, with manifold capes," as Ezekiel Bogart, the General Agent; and who, at length, appears in his own character,--Dr. Martin Fulmer, the trustee of the Van Huyden estate.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Be silent, John, for the shadow of almighty fate is passing over us!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Be silent, John,"--the Doctor rose and gently waved his hand,--his bent form for a moment became straight and erect,--his attitude was noble and impressive.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading "Be silent, John,"--the Doctor rose and gently waved his hand,--his bent form for a moment became straight and erect,--his attitude was noble and impressive.

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

From this reading It was, in truth, that singular man, who in the course of our narrative, has appeared as the Judge of the Court of Ten Millions as the "man in the surtout, with manifold capes," as Ezekiel Bogart, the General Agent; and who, at length, appears in his own character,--Dr. Martin Fulmer, the trustee of the Van Huyden estate.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading It was, in truth, that singular man, who in the course of our narrative, has appeared as the Judge of the Court of Ten Millions as the "man in the surtout, with manifold capes," as Ezekiel Bogart, the General Agent; and who, at length, appears in his own character,--Dr. Martin Fulmer, the trustee of the Van Huyden estate.

in a gradual manner

From this reading "Be silent, John,"--the Doctor rose and gently waved his hand,--his bent form for a moment became straight and erect,--his attitude was noble and impressive.

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

From this reading "The child whom, twenty-one years ago, Gulian Van Huyden intrusted to your care, has, this night,--even as the misfortunes of long years were about to be succeeded by peace, security, the possession of unbounded wealth,--met his death at the instigation of Gulian's brother.

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

From this reading "The child whom, twenty-one years ago, Gulian Van Huyden intrusted to your care, has, this night,--even as the misfortunes of long years were about to be succeeded by peace, security, the possession of unbounded wealth,--met his death at the instigation of Gulian's brother.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "Be silent, John,"--the Doctor rose and gently waved his hand,--his bent form for a moment became straight and erect,--his attitude was noble and impressive.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was, in truth, that singular man, who in the course of our narrative, has appeared as the Judge of the Court of Ten Millions as the "man in the surtout, with manifold capes," as Ezekiel Bogart, the General Agent; and who, at length, appears in his own character,--Dr. Martin Fulmer, the trustee of the Van Huyden estate.

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

From this reading It was, in truth, that singular man, who in the course of our narrative, has appeared as the Judge of the Court of Ten Millions as the "man in the surtout, with manifold capes," as Ezekiel Bogart, the General Agent; and who, at length, appears in his own character,--Dr. Martin Fulmer, the trustee of the Van Huyden estate.

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

From this reading It was, in truth, that singular man, who in the course of our narrative, has appeared as the Judge of the Court of Ten Millions as the "man in the surtout, with manifold capes," as Ezekiel Bogart, the General Agent; and who, at length, appears in his own character,--Dr. Martin Fulmer, the trustee of the Van Huyden estate.

making a strong or vivid impression

From this reading "Be silent, John,"--the Doctor rose and gently waved his hand,--his bent form for a moment became straight and erect,--his attitude was noble and impressive.

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

From this reading It was, in truth, that singular man, who in the course of our narrative, has appeared as the Judge of the Court of Ten Millions as the "man in the surtout, with manifold capes," as Ezekiel Bogart, the General Agent; and who, at length, appears in his own character,--Dr. Martin Fulmer, the trustee of the Van Huyden estate.

the verbal act of urging on

From this reading "The child whom, twenty-one years ago, Gulian Van Huyden intrusted to your care, has, this night,--even as the misfortunes of long years were about to be succeeded by peace, security, the possession of unbounded wealth,--met his death at the instigation of Gulian's brother.

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

From this reading "The child whom, twenty-one years ago, Gulian Van Huyden intrusted to your care, has, this night,--even as the misfortunes of long years were about to be succeeded by peace, security, the possession of unbounded wealth,--met his death at the instigation of Gulian's brother.

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

From this reading Be silent, John, for the shadow of almighty fate is passing over us!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was, in truth, that singular man, who in the course of our narrative, has appeared as the Judge of the Court of Ten Millions as the "man in the surtout, with manifold capes," as Ezekiel Bogart, the General Agent; and who, at length, appears in his own character,--Dr. Martin Fulmer, the trustee of the Van Huyden estate.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading "Be silent, John,"--the Doctor rose and gently waved his hand,--his bent form for a moment became straight and erect,--his attitude was noble and impressive.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading It was, in truth, that singular man, who in the course of our narrative, has appeared as the Judge of the Court of Ten Millions as the "man in the surtout, with manifold capes," as Ezekiel Bogart, the General Agent; and who, at length, appears in his own character,--Dr. Martin Fulmer, the trustee of the Van Huyden estate.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading It was, in truth, that singular man, who in the course of our narrative, has appeared as the Judge of the Court of Ten Millions as the "man in the surtout, with manifold capes," as Ezekiel Bogart, the General Agent; and who, at length, appears in his own character,--Dr. Martin Fulmer, the trustee of the Van Huyden estate.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading "The child whom, twenty-one years ago, Gulian Van Huyden intrusted to your care, has, this night,--even as the misfortunes of long years were about to be succeeded by peace, security, the possession of unbounded wealth,--met his death at the instigation of Gulian's brother.

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

From this reading It was, in truth, that singular man, who in the course of our narrative, has appeared as the Judge of the Court of Ten Millions as the "man in the surtout, with manifold capes," as Ezekiel Bogart, the General Agent; and who, at length, appears in his own character,--Dr. Martin Fulmer, the trustee of the Van Huyden estate.

a pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes

From this reading It was, in truth, that singular man, who in the course of our narrative, has appeared as the Judge of the Court of Ten Millions as the "man in the surtout, with manifold capes," as Ezekiel Bogart, the General Agent; and who, at length, appears in his own character,--Dr. Martin Fulmer, the trustee of the Van Huyden estate.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading It was, in truth, that singular man, who in the course of our narrative, has appeared as the Judge of the Court of Ten Millions as the "man in the surtout, with manifold capes," as Ezekiel Bogart, the General Agent; and who, at length, appears in his own character,--Dr. Martin Fulmer, the trustee of the Van Huyden estate.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading "The child whom, twenty-one years ago, Gulian Van Huyden intrusted to your care, has, this night,--even as the misfortunes of long years were about to be succeeded by peace, security, the possession of unbounded wealth,--met his death at the instigation of Gulian's brother.

plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading It was, in truth, that singular man, who in the course of our narrative, has appeared as the Judge of the Court of Ten Millions as the "man in the surtout, with manifold capes," as Ezekiel Bogart, the General Agent; and who, at length, appears in his own character,--Dr. Martin Fulmer, the trustee of the Van Huyden estate.

plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading "The child whom, twenty-one years ago, Gulian Van Huyden intrusted to your care, has, this night,--even as the misfortunes of long years were about to be succeeded by peace, security, the possession of unbounded wealth,--met his death at the instigation of Gulian's brother.

a particular point in time

From this reading "Be silent, John,"--the Doctor rose and gently waved his hand,--his bent form for a moment became straight and erect,--his attitude was noble and impressive.

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 It was, in truth, that singular man, who in the course of our narrative, has appeared as the Judge of the Court of Ten Millions as the "man in the surtout, with manifold capes," as Ezekiel Bogart, the General Agent; and who, at length, appears in his own character,--Dr. Martin Fulmer, the trustee of the Van Huyden estate.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading "The child whom, twenty-one years ago, Gulian Van Huyden intrusted to your care, has, this night,--even as the misfortunes of long years were about to be succeeded by peace, security, the possession of unbounded wealth,--met his death at the instigation of Gulian's brother.

impressive in appearance

From this reading "Be silent, John,"--the Doctor rose and gently waved his hand,--his bent form for a moment became straight and erect,--his attitude was noble and impressive.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was, in truth, that singular man, who in the course of our narrative, has appeared as the Judge of the Court of Ten Millions as the "man in the surtout, with manifold capes," as Ezekiel Bogart, the General Agent; and who, at length, appears in his own character,--Dr. Martin Fulmer, the trustee of the Van Huyden estate.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It was, in truth, that singular man, who in the course of our narrative, has appeared as the Judge of the Court of Ten Millions as the "man in the surtout, with manifold capes," as Ezekiel Bogart, the General Agent; and who, at length, appears in his own character,--Dr. Martin Fulmer, the trustee of the Van Huyden estate.

above and across; more than

From this reading Be silent, John, for the shadow of almighty fate is passing over us!

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It was, in truth, that singular man, who in the course of our narrative, has appeared as the Judge of the Court of Ten Millions as the "man in the surtout, with manifold capes," as Ezekiel Bogart, the General Agent; and who, at length, appears in his own character,--Dr. Martin Fulmer, the trustee of the Van Huyden estate.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Be silent, John, for the shadow of almighty fate is passing over us!

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading "The child whom, twenty-one years ago, Gulian Van Huyden intrusted to your care, has, this night,--even as the misfortunes of long years were about to be succeeded by peace, security, the possession of unbounded wealth,--met his death at the instigation of Gulian's brother.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading "The child whom, twenty-one years ago, Gulian Van Huyden intrusted to your care, has, this night,--even as the misfortunes of long years were about to be succeeded by peace, security, the possession of unbounded wealth,--met his death at the instigation of Gulian's brother.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading "Be silent, John,"--the Doctor rose and gently waved his hand,--his bent form for a moment became straight and erect,--his attitude was noble and impressive.

the state of being free from danger or injury

From this reading "The child whom, twenty-one years ago, Gulian Van Huyden intrusted to your care, has, this night,--even as the misfortunes of long years were about to be succeeded by peace, security, the possession of unbounded wealth,--met his death at the instigation of Gulian's brother.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading THE SEVEN ARE SUMMONED.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading Be silent, John, for the shadow of almighty fate is passing over us!

marked by absence of sound

From this reading "Be silent, John,"--the Doctor rose and gently waved his hand,--his bent form for a moment became straight and erect,--his attitude was noble and impressive.

unusual or striking

From this reading It was, in truth, that singular man, who in the course of our narrative, has appeared as the Judge of the Court of Ten Millions as the "man in the surtout, with manifold capes," as Ezekiel Bogart, the General Agent; and who, at length, appears in his own character,--Dr. Martin Fulmer, the trustee of the Van Huyden estate.

successive (without a break)

From this reading "Be silent, John,"--the Doctor rose and gently waved his hand,--his bent form for a moment became straight and erect,--his attitude was noble and impressive.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading "The child whom, twenty-one years ago, Gulian Van Huyden intrusted to your care, has, this night,--even as the misfortunes of long years were about to be succeeded by peace, security, the possession of unbounded wealth,--met his death at the instigation of Gulian's brother.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading THE SEVEN ARE SUMMONED.

a man's overcoat in the style of a frock coat

From this reading It was, in truth, that singular man, who in the course of our narrative, has appeared as the Judge of the Court of Ten Millions as the "man in the surtout, with manifold capes," as Ezekiel Bogart, the General Agent; and who, at length, appears in his own character,--Dr. Martin Fulmer, the trustee of the Van Huyden estate.

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

From this reading It was, in truth, that singular man, who in the course of our narrative, has appeared as the Judge of the Court of Ten Millions as the "man in the surtout, with manifold capes," as Ezekiel Bogart, the General Agent; and who, at length, appears in his own character,--Dr. Martin Fulmer, the trustee of the Van Huyden estate.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was, in truth, that singular man, who in the course of our narrative, has appeared as the Judge of the Court of Ten Millions as the "man in the surtout, with manifold capes," as Ezekiel Bogart, the General Agent; and who, at length, appears in his own character,--Dr. Martin Fulmer, the trustee of the Van Huyden estate.

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

From this reading THE SEVEN ARE SUMMONED.

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

From this reading "The child whom, twenty-one years ago, Gulian Van Huyden intrusted to your care, has, this night,--even as the misfortunes of long years were about to be succeeded by peace, security, the possession of unbounded wealth,--met his death at the instigation of Gulian's brother.

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

From this reading "The child whom, twenty-one years ago, Gulian Van Huyden intrusted to your care, has, this night,--even as the misfortunes of long years were about to be succeeded by peace, security, the possession of unbounded wealth,--met his death at the instigation of Gulian's brother.

a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit

From this reading It was, in truth, that singular man, who in the course of our narrative, has appeared as the Judge of the Court of Ten Millions as the "man in the surtout, with manifold capes," as Ezekiel Bogart, the General Agent; and who, at length, appears in his own character,--Dr. Martin Fulmer, the trustee of the Van Huyden estate.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading It was, in truth, that singular man, who in the course of our narrative, has appeared as the Judge of the Court of Ten Millions as the "man in the surtout, with manifold capes," as Ezekiel Bogart, the General Agent; and who, at length, appears in his own character,--Dr. Martin Fulmer, the trustee of the Van Huyden estate.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one

From this reading "The child whom, twenty-one years ago, Gulian Van Huyden intrusted to your care, has, this night,--even as the misfortunes of long years were about to be succeeded by peace, security, the possession of unbounded wealth,--met his death at the instigation of Gulian's brother.

seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent

From this reading "The child whom, twenty-one years ago, Gulian Van Huyden intrusted to your care, has, this night,--even as the misfortunes of long years were about to be succeeded by peace, security, the possession of unbounded wealth,--met his death at the instigation of Gulian's brother.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Be silent, John, for the shadow of almighty fate is passing over us!

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading It was, in truth, that singular man, who in the course of our narrative, has appeared as the Judge of the Court of Ten Millions as the "man in the surtout, with manifold capes," as Ezekiel Bogart, the General Agent; and who, at length, appears in his own character,--Dr. Martin Fulmer, the trustee of the Van Huyden estate.

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

From this reading It was, in truth, that singular man, who in the course of our narrative, has appeared as the Judge of the Court of Ten Millions as the "man in the surtout, with manifold capes," as Ezekiel Bogart, the General Agent; and who, at length, appears in his own character,--Dr. Martin Fulmer, the trustee of the Van Huyden estate.

past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading "Be silent, John,"--the Doctor rose and gently waved his hand,--his bent form for a moment became straight and erect,--his attitude was noble and impressive.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading "The child whom, twenty-one years ago, Gulian Van Huyden intrusted to your care, has, this night,--even as the misfortunes of long years were about to be succeeded by peace, security, the possession of unbounded wealth,--met his death at the instigation of Gulian's brother.

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

From this reading "The child whom, twenty-one years ago, Gulian Van Huyden intrusted to your care, has, this night,--even as the misfortunes of long years were about to be succeeded by peace, security, the possession of unbounded wealth,--met his death at the instigation of Gulian's brother.

which person or people

From this reading It was, in truth, that singular man, who in the course of our narrative, has appeared as the Judge of the Court of Ten Millions as the "man in the surtout, with manifold capes," as Ezekiel Bogart, the General Agent; and who, at length, appears in his own character,--Dr. Martin Fulmer, the trustee of the Van Huyden estate.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "The child whom, twenty-one years ago, Gulian Van Huyden intrusted to your care, has, this night,--even as the misfortunes of long years were about to be succeeded by peace, security, the possession of unbounded wealth,--met his death at the instigation of Gulian's brother.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was, in truth, that singular man, who in the course of our narrative, has appeared as the Judge of the Court of Ten Millions as the "man in the surtout, with manifold capes," as Ezekiel Bogart, the General Agent; and who, at length, appears in his own character,--Dr. Martin Fulmer, the trustee of the Van Huyden estate.

a late time of life

From this reading "The child whom, twenty-one years ago, Gulian Van Huyden intrusted to your care, has, this night,--even as the misfortunes of long years were about to be succeeded by peace, security, the possession of unbounded wealth,--met his death at the instigation of Gulian's brother.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "The child whom, twenty-one years ago, Gulian Van Huyden intrusted to your care, has, this night,--even as the misfortunes of long years were about to be succeeded by peace, security, the possession of unbounded wealth,--met his death at the instigation of Gulian's brother.