Chapter XXVII · Out of the Jaws of Death

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

From this reading One of these—the death of good Mrs. Buzzell—we will pass over quickly, for it is not specially profitable to linger over such scenes of bereavement as the loss of a dear and true friend.

(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 She gave all her real estate in trust with “the firm of Dykes, Delano & Company, florists, for Minnie, daughter of Dan Forest and Susie Dykes.”

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

From this reading One of these—the death of good Mrs. Buzzell—we will pass over quickly, for it is not specially profitable to linger over such scenes of bereavement as the loss of a dear and true friend.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading “It is the best thing I can do for her,” she said, a day or two before she died, while caressing the child, who stood by the arm of “auntie’s” big chair.

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

From this reading One of these—the death of good Mrs. Buzzell—we will pass over quickly, for it is not specially profitable to linger over such scenes of bereavement as the loss of a dear and true friend.

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From this reading “It is the best thing I can do for her,” she said, a day or two before she died, while caressing the child, who stood by the arm of “auntie’s” big chair.

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

From this reading Events which could not be foreseen, were destined to work great changes in the circumstances of several of our characters.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading “It is the best thing I can do for her,” she said, a day or two before she died, while caressing the child, who stood by the arm of “auntie’s” big chair.

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

From this reading One of these—the death of good Mrs. Buzzell—we will pass over quickly, for it is not specially profitable to linger over such scenes of bereavement as the loss of a dear and true friend.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading “It is the best thing I can do for her,” she said, a day or two before she died, while caressing the child, who stood by the arm of “auntie’s” big chair.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading “It is the best thing I can do for her,” she said, a day or two before she died, while caressing the child, who stood by the arm of “auntie’s” big chair.

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From this reading One of these—the death of good Mrs. Buzzell—we will pass over quickly, for it is not specially profitable to linger over such scenes of bereavement as the loss of a dear and true friend.

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

From this reading The rich Buzzells in Oakdale had never recognized her existence except in a purely conventional way, and as they were only relatives of her husband, she felt perfectly justified in disposing of her property as she saw fit.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “It is the best thing I can do for her,” she said, a day or two before she died, while caressing the child, who stood by the arm of “auntie’s” big chair.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “It is the best thing I can do for her,” she said, a day or two before she died, while caressing the child, who stood by the arm of “auntie’s” big chair.

affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

From this reading “It is the best thing I can do for her,” she said, a day or two before she died, while caressing the child, who stood by the arm of “auntie’s” big chair.

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

From this reading “It is the best thing I can do for her,” she said, a day or two before she died, while caressing the child, who stood by the arm of “auntie’s” big chair.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading Events which could not be foreseen, were destined to work great changes in the circumstances of several of our characters.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Events which could not be foreseen, were destined to work great changes in the circumstances of several of our characters.

a young person of either sex

From this reading “It is the best thing I can do for her,” she said, a day or two before she died, while caressing the child, who stood by the arm of “auntie’s” big chair.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Events which could not be foreseen, were destined to work great changes in the circumstances of several of our characters.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading She gave all her real estate in trust with “the firm of Dykes, Delano & Company, florists, for Minnie, daughter of Dan Forest and Susie Dykes.”

following accepted customs and proprieties

From this reading The rich Buzzells in Oakdale had never recognized her existence except in a purely conventional way, and as they were only relatives of her husband, she felt perfectly justified in disposing of her property as she saw fit.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Events which could not be foreseen, were destined to work great changes in the circumstances of several of our characters.

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From this reading She gave all her real estate in trust with “the firm of Dykes, Delano & Company, florists, for Minnie, daughter of Dan Forest and Susie Dykes.”

a female human offspring

From this reading She gave all her real estate in trust with “the firm of Dykes, Delano & Company, florists, for Minnie, daughter of Dan Forest and Susie Dykes.”

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading “It is the best thing I can do for her,” she said, a day or two before she died, while caressing the child, who stood by the arm of “auntie’s” big chair.

dearly loved

From this reading One of these—the death of good Mrs. Buzzell—we will pass over quickly, for it is not specially profitable to linger over such scenes of bereavement as the loss of a dear and true friend.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading One of these—the death of good Mrs. Buzzell—we will pass over quickly, for it is not specially profitable to linger over such scenes of bereavement as the loss of a dear and true friend.

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From this reading She gave all her real estate in trust with “the firm of Dykes, Delano & Company, florists, for Minnie, daughter of Dan Forest and Susie Dykes.”

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading Events which could not be foreseen, were destined to work great changes in the circumstances of several of our characters.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading “It is the best thing I can do for her,” she said, a day or two before she died, while caressing the child, who stood by the arm of “auntie’s” big chair.

-ing form of “dispose” — give, sell, or transfer to another

From this reading The rich Buzzells in Oakdale had never recognized her existence except in a purely conventional way, and as they were only relatives of her husband, she felt perfectly justified in disposing of her property as she saw fit.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “It is the best thing I can do for her,” she said, a day or two before she died, while caressing the child, who stood by the arm of “auntie’s” big chair.

plural of “dyke” — (slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine

From this reading She gave all her real estate in trust with “the firm of Dykes, Delano & Company, florists, for Minnie, daughter of Dan Forest and Susie Dykes.”

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

From this reading She gave all her real estate in trust with “the firm of Dykes, Delano & Company, florists, for Minnie, daughter of Dan Forest and Susie Dykes.”

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Events which could not be foreseen, were destined to work great changes in the circumstances of several of our characters.

apart from; not including

From this reading The rich Buzzells in Oakdale had never recognized her existence except in a purely conventional way, and as they were only relatives of her husband, she felt perfectly justified in disposing of her property as she saw fit.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading The rich Buzzells in Oakdale had never recognized her existence except in a purely conventional way, and as they were only relatives of her husband, she felt perfectly justified in disposing of her property as she saw fit.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The rich Buzzells in Oakdale had never recognized her existence except in a purely conventional way, and as they were only relatives of her husband, she felt perfectly justified in disposing of her property as she saw fit.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading She gave all her real estate in trust with “the firm of Dykes, Delano & Company, florists, for Minnie, daughter of Dan Forest and Susie Dykes.”

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading The rich Buzzells in Oakdale had never recognized her existence except in a purely conventional way, and as they were only relatives of her husband, she felt perfectly justified in disposing of her property as she saw fit.

plural of “florist” — someone who grows and deals in flowers

From this reading She gave all her real estate in trust with “the firm of Dykes, Delano & Company, florists, for Minnie, daughter of Dan Forest and Susie Dykes.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading One of these—the death of good Mrs. Buzzell—we will pass over quickly, for it is not specially profitable to linger over such scenes of bereavement as the loss of a dear and true friend.

inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand

From this reading Events which could not be foreseen, were destined to work great changes in the circumstances of several of our characters.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading She gave all her real estate in trust with “the firm of Dykes, Delano & Company, florists, for Minnie, daughter of Dan Forest and Susie Dykes.”

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading One of these—the death of good Mrs. Buzzell—we will pass over quickly, for it is not specially profitable to linger over such scenes of bereavement as the loss of a dear and true friend.

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

From this reading She gave all her real estate in trust with “the firm of Dykes, Delano & Company, florists, for Minnie, daughter of Dan Forest and Susie Dykes.”

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading One of these—the death of good Mrs. Buzzell—we will pass over quickly, for it is not specially profitable to linger over such scenes of bereavement as the loss of a dear and true friend.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Events which could not be foreseen, were destined to work great changes in the circumstances of several of our characters.

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

From this reading The rich Buzzells in Oakdale had never recognized her existence except in a purely conventional way, and as they were only relatives of her husband, she felt perfectly justified in disposing of her property as she saw fit.

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

From this reading The rich Buzzells in Oakdale had never recognized her existence except in a purely conventional way, and as they were only relatives of her husband, she felt perfectly justified in disposing of her property as she saw fit.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading The rich Buzzells in Oakdale had never recognized her existence except in a purely conventional way, and as they were only relatives of her husband, she felt perfectly justified in disposing of her property as she saw fit.

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

From this reading “It is the best thing I can do for her,” she said, a day or two before she died, while caressing the child, who stood by the arm of “auntie’s” big chair.

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

From this reading Events which could not be foreseen, were destined to work great changes in the circumstances of several of our characters.

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

From this reading One of these—the death of good Mrs. Buzzell—we will pass over quickly, for it is not specially profitable to linger over such scenes of bereavement as the loss of a dear and true friend.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading One of these—the death of good Mrs. Buzzell—we will pass over quickly, for it is not specially profitable to linger over such scenes of bereavement as the loss of a dear and true friend.

having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins

From this reading The rich Buzzells in Oakdale had never recognized her existence except in a purely conventional way, and as they were only relatives of her husband, she felt perfectly justified in disposing of her property as she saw fit.

remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading One of these—the death of good Mrs. Buzzell—we will pass over quickly, for it is not specially profitable to linger over such scenes of bereavement as the loss of a dear and true friend.

something that is lost

From this reading One of these—the death of good Mrs. Buzzell—we will pass over quickly, for it is not specially profitable to linger over such scenes of bereavement as the loss of a dear and true friend.

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From this reading She gave all her real estate in trust with “the firm of Dykes, Delano & Company, florists, for Minnie, daughter of Dan Forest and Susie Dykes.”

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading One of these—the death of good Mrs. Buzzell—we will pass over quickly, for it is not specially profitable to linger over such scenes of bereavement as the loss of a dear and true friend.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The rich Buzzells in Oakdale had never recognized her existence except in a purely conventional way, and as they were only relatives of her husband, she felt perfectly justified in disposing of her property as she saw fit.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Events which could not be foreseen, were destined to work great changes in the circumstances of several of our characters.

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

From this reading The rich Buzzells in Oakdale had never recognized her existence except in a purely conventional way, and as they were only relatives of her husband, she felt perfectly justified in disposing of her property as she saw fit.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Events which could not be foreseen, were destined to work great changes in the circumstances of several of our characters.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of these—the death of good Mrs. Buzzell—we will pass over quickly, for it is not specially profitable to linger over such scenes of bereavement as the loss of a dear and true friend.

and nothing more

From this reading The rich Buzzells in Oakdale had never recognized her existence except in a purely conventional way, and as they were only relatives of her husband, she felt perfectly justified in disposing of her property as she saw fit.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “It is the best thing I can do for her,” she said, a day or two before she died, while caressing the child, who stood by the arm of “auntie’s” big chair.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Events which could not be foreseen, were destined to work great changes in the circumstances of several of our characters.

above and across; more than

From this reading One of these—the death of good Mrs. Buzzell—we will pass over quickly, for it is not specially profitable to linger over such scenes of bereavement as the loss of a dear and true friend.

go across or through

From this reading One of these—the death of good Mrs. Buzzell—we will pass over quickly, for it is not specially profitable to linger over such scenes of bereavement as the loss of a dear and true friend.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading The rich Buzzells in Oakdale had never recognized her existence except in a purely conventional way, and as they were only relatives of her husband, she felt perfectly justified in disposing of her property as she saw fit.

yielding material gain or profit

From this reading One of these—the death of good Mrs. Buzzell—we will pass over quickly, for it is not specially profitable to linger over such scenes of bereavement as the loss of a dear and true friend.

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

From this reading The rich Buzzells in Oakdale had never recognized her existence except in a purely conventional way, and as they were only relatives of her husband, she felt perfectly justified in disposing of her property as she saw fit.

restricted to something

From this reading The rich Buzzells in Oakdale had never recognized her existence except in a purely conventional way, and as they were only relatives of her husband, she felt perfectly justified in disposing of her property as she saw fit.

with speed

From this reading One of these—the death of good Mrs. Buzzell—we will pass over quickly, for it is not specially profitable to linger over such scenes of bereavement as the loss of a dear and true friend.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading She gave all her real estate in trust with “the firm of Dykes, Delano & Company, florists, for Minnie, daughter of Dan Forest and Susie Dykes.”

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading The rich Buzzells in Oakdale had never recognized her existence except in a purely conventional way, and as they were only relatives of her husband, she felt perfectly justified in disposing of her property as she saw fit.

plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading The rich Buzzells in Oakdale had never recognized her existence except in a purely conventional way, and as they were only relatives of her husband, she felt perfectly justified in disposing of her property as she saw fit.

possessing material wealth

From this reading The rich Buzzells in Oakdale had never recognized her existence except in a purely conventional way, and as they were only relatives of her husband, she felt perfectly justified in disposing of her property as she saw fit.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “It is the best thing I can do for her,” she said, a day or two before she died, while caressing the child, who stood by the arm of “auntie’s” big chair.

cut with a saw

From this reading The rich Buzzells in Oakdale had never recognized her existence except in a purely conventional way, and as they were only relatives of her husband, she felt perfectly justified in disposing of her property as she saw fit.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading One of these—the death of good Mrs. Buzzell—we will pass over quickly, for it is not specially profitable to linger over such scenes of bereavement as the loss of a dear and true friend.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Events which could not be foreseen, were destined to work great changes in the circumstances of several of our characters.

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

From this reading The rich Buzzells in Oakdale had never recognized her existence except in a purely conventional way, and as they were only relatives of her husband, she felt perfectly justified in disposing of her property as she saw fit.

in a special manner

From this reading One of these—the death of good Mrs. Buzzell—we will pass over quickly, for it is not specially profitable to linger over such scenes of bereavement as the loss of a dear and true friend.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading “It is the best thing I can do for her,” she said, a day or two before she died, while caressing the child, who stood by the arm of “auntie’s” big chair.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading One of these—the death of good Mrs. Buzzell—we will pass over quickly, for it is not specially profitable to linger over such scenes of bereavement as the loss of a dear and true friend.

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

From this reading She gave all her real estate in trust with “the firm of Dykes, Delano & Company, florists, for Minnie, daughter of Dan Forest and Susie Dykes.”

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

From this reading Events which could not be foreseen, were destined to work great changes in the circumstances of several of our characters.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading One of these—the death of good Mrs. Buzzell—we will pass over quickly, for it is not specially profitable to linger over such scenes of bereavement as the loss of a dear and true friend.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The rich Buzzells in Oakdale had never recognized her existence except in a purely conventional way, and as they were only relatives of her husband, she felt perfectly justified in disposing of her property as she saw fit.

a special situation

From this reading “It is the best thing I can do for her,” she said, a day or two before she died, while caressing the child, who stood by the arm of “auntie’s” big chair.

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

From this reading Events which could not be foreseen, were destined to work great changes in the circumstances of several of our characters.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading One of these—the death of good Mrs. Buzzell—we will pass over quickly, for it is not specially profitable to linger over such scenes of bereavement as the loss of a dear and true friend.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading She gave all her real estate in trust with “the firm of Dykes, Delano & Company, florists, for Minnie, daughter of Dan Forest and Susie Dykes.”

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

From this reading “It is the best thing I can do for her,” she said, a day or two before she died, while caressing the child, who stood by the arm of “auntie’s” big chair.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The rich Buzzells in Oakdale had never recognized her existence except in a purely conventional way, and as they were only relatives of her husband, she felt perfectly justified in disposing of her property as she saw fit.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading One of these—the death of good Mrs. Buzzell—we will pass over quickly, for it is not specially profitable to linger over such scenes of bereavement as the loss of a dear and true friend.

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

From this reading Events which could not be foreseen, were destined to work great changes in the circumstances of several of our characters.

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

From this reading Events which could not be foreseen, were destined to work great changes in the circumstances of several of our characters.

during the time that

From this reading “It is the best thing I can do for her,” she said, a day or two before she died, while caressing the child, who stood by the arm of “auntie’s” big chair.

which person or people

From this reading “It is the best thing I can do for her,” she said, a day or two before she died, while caressing the child, who stood by the arm of “auntie’s” big chair.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading One of these—the death of good Mrs. Buzzell—we will pass over quickly, for it is not specially profitable to linger over such scenes of bereavement as the loss of a dear and true friend.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She gave all her real estate in trust with “the firm of Dykes, Delano & Company, florists, for Minnie, daughter of Dan Forest and Susie Dykes.”

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

From this reading Events which could not be foreseen, were destined to work great changes in the circumstances of several of our characters.