Chapter III

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading He had seen me counting my gold on board of the steamer; and the wisdom of Mr. Gracewood's advice on that occasion had already been demonstrated.

(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 It is scarcely necessary for me to say that I was exceedingly indignant at the trick played upon me by Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne; and I was not at all comforted by the reflection that he had used the cloak of religion to cover his designs.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading He had seen me counting my gold on board of the steamer; and the wisdom of Mr. Gracewood's advice on that occasion had already been demonstrated.

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

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL SLIPS OFF HIS COAT, AND RETREATS IN GOOD ORDER.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It is scarcely necessary for me to say that I was exceedingly indignant at the trick played upon me by Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne; and I was not at all comforted by the reflection that he had used the cloak of religion to cover his designs.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had seen me counting my gold on board of the steamer; and the wisdom of Mr. Gracewood's advice on that occasion had already been demonstrated.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading He had seen me counting my gold on board of the steamer; and the wisdom of Mr. Gracewood's advice on that occasion had already been demonstrated.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is scarcely necessary for me to say that I was exceedingly indignant at the trick played upon me by Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne; and I was not at all comforted by the reflection that he had used the cloak of religion to cover his designs.

without care or concern

From this reading If I had not carelessly exhibited the contents of my shot-bag, the unpleasant event which had happened to me could not have occurred.

anything that covers or conceals

From this reading It is scarcely necessary for me to say that I was exceedingly indignant at the trick played upon me by Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne; and I was not at all comforted by the reflection that he had used the cloak of religion to cover his designs.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL SLIPS OFF HIS COAT, AND RETREATS IN GOOD ORDER.

made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress

From this reading It is scarcely necessary for me to say that I was exceedingly indignant at the trick played upon me by Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne; and I was not at all comforted by the reflection that he had used the cloak of religion to cover his designs.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading If I had not carelessly exhibited the contents of my shot-bag, the unpleasant event which had happened to me could not have occurred.

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

From this reading If I had not carelessly exhibited the contents of my shot-bag, the unpleasant event which had happened to me could not have occurred.

the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order

From this reading He had seen me counting my gold on board of the steamer; and the wisdom of Mr. Gracewood's advice on that occasion had already been demonstrated.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading It is scarcely necessary for me to say that I was exceedingly indignant at the trick played upon me by Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne; and I was not at all comforted by the reflection that he had used the cloak of religion to cover his designs.

having been demonstrated or verified beyond doubt

From this reading He had seen me counting my gold on board of the steamer; and the wisdom of Mr. Gracewood's advice on that occasion had already been demonstrated.

plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading It is scarcely necessary for me to say that I was exceedingly indignant at the trick played upon me by Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne; and I was not at all comforted by the reflection that he had used the cloak of religion to cover his designs.

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

From this reading I went to work upon the lock of the door.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading If I had not carelessly exhibited the contents of my shot-bag, the unpleasant event which had happened to me could not have occurred.

to an extreme degree

From this reading It is scarcely necessary for me to say that I was exceedingly indignant at the trick played upon me by Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne; and I was not at all comforted by the reflection that he had used the cloak of religion to cover his designs.

past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading If I had not carelessly exhibited the contents of my shot-bag, the unpleasant event which had happened to me could not have occurred.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is scarcely necessary for me to say that I was exceedingly indignant at the trick played upon me by Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne; and I was not at all comforted by the reflection that he had used the cloak of religion to cover his designs.

coins made of gold

From this reading He had seen me counting my gold on board of the steamer; and the wisdom of Mr. Gracewood's advice on that occasion had already been demonstrated.

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

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL SLIPS OFF HIS COAT, AND RETREATS IN GOOD ORDER.

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From this reading He had seen me counting my gold on board of the steamer; and the wisdom of Mr. Gracewood's advice on that occasion had already been demonstrated.

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

From this reading It is scarcely necessary for me to say that I was exceedingly indignant at the trick played upon me by Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne; and I was not at all comforted by the reflection that he had used the cloak of religion to cover his designs.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading If I had not carelessly exhibited the contents of my shot-bag, the unpleasant event which had happened to me could not have occurred.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If I had not carelessly exhibited the contents of my shot-bag, the unpleasant event which had happened to me could not have occurred.

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

From this reading It is scarcely necessary for me to say that I was exceedingly indignant at the trick played upon me by Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne; and I was not at all comforted by the reflection that he had used the cloak of religion to cover his designs.

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

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL SLIPS OFF HIS COAT, AND RETREATS IN GOOD ORDER.

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

From this reading It is scarcely necessary for me to say that I was exceedingly indignant at the trick played upon me by Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne; and I was not at all comforted by the reflection that he had used the cloak of religion to cover his designs.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If I had not carelessly exhibited the contents of my shot-bag, the unpleasant event which had happened to me could not have occurred.

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

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL SLIPS OFF HIS COAT, AND RETREATS IN GOOD ORDER.

angered at something unjust or wrong

From this reading It is scarcely necessary for me to say that I was exceedingly indignant at the trick played upon me by Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne; and I was not at all comforted by the reflection that he had used the cloak of religion to cover his designs.

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

From this reading It is scarcely necessary for me to say that I was exceedingly indignant at the trick played upon me by Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne; and I was not at all comforted by the reflection that he had used the cloak of religion to cover his designs.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is scarcely necessary for me to say that I was exceedingly indignant at the trick played upon me by Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne; and I was not at all comforted by the reflection that he had used the cloak of religion to cover his designs.

king of Sparta and hero of the battle of Thermopylae where he was killed by the Persians (died in 480 BC)

From this reading It is scarcely necessary for me to say that I was exceedingly indignant at the trick played upon me by Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne; and I was not at all comforted by the reflection that he had used the cloak of religion to cover his designs.

fasten with a lock

From this reading I went to work upon the lock of the door.

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From this reading It is scarcely necessary for me to say that I was exceedingly indignant at the trick played upon me by Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne; and I was not at all comforted by the reflection that he had used the cloak of religion to cover his designs.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It is scarcely necessary for me to say that I was exceedingly indignant at the trick played upon me by Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne; and I was not at all comforted by the reflection that he had used the cloak of religion to cover his designs.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It is scarcely necessary for me to say that I was exceedingly indignant at the trick played upon me by Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne; and I was not at all comforted by the reflection that he had used the cloak of religion to cover his designs.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading He had seen me counting my gold on board of the steamer; and the wisdom of Mr. Gracewood's advice on that occasion had already been demonstrated.

absolutely essential

From this reading It is scarcely necessary for me to say that I was exceedingly indignant at the trick played upon me by Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne; and I was not at all comforted by the reflection that he had used the cloak of religion to cover his designs.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is scarcely necessary for me to say that I was exceedingly indignant at the trick played upon me by Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne; and I was not at all comforted by the reflection that he had used the cloak of religion to cover his designs.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading He had seen me counting my gold on board of the steamer; and the wisdom of Mr. Gracewood's advice on that occasion had already been demonstrated.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading If I had not carelessly exhibited the contents of my shot-bag, the unpleasant event which had happened to me could not have occurred.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is scarcely necessary for me to say that I was exceedingly indignant at the trick played upon me by Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne; and I was not at all comforted by the reflection that he had used the cloak of religion to cover his designs.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL SLIPS OFF HIS COAT, AND RETREATS IN GOOD ORDER.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had seen me counting my gold on board of the steamer; and the wisdom of Mr. Gracewood's advice on that occasion had already been demonstrated.

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

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL SLIPS OFF HIS COAT, AND RETREATS IN GOOD ORDER.

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

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL SLIPS OFF HIS COAT, AND RETREATS IN GOOD ORDER.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading It is scarcely necessary for me to say that I was exceedingly indignant at the trick played upon me by Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne; and I was not at all comforted by the reflection that he had used the cloak of religion to cover his designs.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading It is scarcely necessary for me to say that I was exceedingly indignant at the trick played upon me by Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne; and I was not at all comforted by the reflection that he had used the cloak of religion to cover his designs.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading It is scarcely necessary for me to say that I was exceedingly indignant at the trick played upon me by Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne; and I was not at all comforted by the reflection that he had used the cloak of religion to cover his designs.

plural of “retreat” — (military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL SLIPS OFF HIS COAT, AND RETREATS IN GOOD ORDER.

express in words

From this reading It is scarcely necessary for me to say that I was exceedingly indignant at the trick played upon me by Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne; and I was not at all comforted by the reflection that he had used the cloak of religion to cover his designs.

only a very short time before

From this reading It is scarcely necessary for me to say that I was exceedingly indignant at the trick played upon me by Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne; and I was not at all comforted by the reflection that he had used the cloak of religion to cover his designs.

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

From this reading He had seen me counting my gold on board of the steamer; and the wisdom of Mr. Gracewood's advice on that occasion had already been demonstrated.

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

From this reading If I had not carelessly exhibited the contents of my shot-bag, the unpleasant event which had happened to me could not have occurred.

plural of “slip” — a socially awkward or tactless act

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL SLIPS OFF HIS COAT, AND RETREATS IN GOOD ORDER.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading He had seen me counting my gold on board of the steamer; and the wisdom of Mr. Gracewood's advice on that occasion had already been demonstrated.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is scarcely necessary for me to say that I was exceedingly indignant at the trick played upon me by Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne; and I was not at all comforted by the reflection that he had used the cloak of religion to cover his designs.

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

From this reading It is scarcely necessary for me to say that I was exceedingly indignant at the trick played upon me by Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne; and I was not at all comforted by the reflection that he had used the cloak of religion to cover his designs.

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

From this reading It is scarcely necessary for me to say that I was exceedingly indignant at the trick played upon me by Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne; and I was not at all comforted by the reflection that he had used the cloak of religion to cover his designs.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading It is scarcely necessary for me to say that I was exceedingly indignant at the trick played upon me by Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne; and I was not at all comforted by the reflection that he had used the cloak of religion to cover his designs.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading If I had not carelessly exhibited the contents of my shot-bag, the unpleasant event which had happened to me could not have occurred.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It is scarcely necessary for me to say that I was exceedingly indignant at the trick played upon me by Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne; and I was not at all comforted by the reflection that he had used the cloak of religion to cover his designs.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading It is scarcely necessary for me to say that I was exceedingly indignant at the trick played upon me by Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne; and I was not at all comforted by the reflection that he had used the cloak of religion to cover his designs.

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

From this reading It is scarcely necessary for me to say that I was exceedingly indignant at the trick played upon me by Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne; and I was not at all comforted by the reflection that he had used the cloak of religion to cover his designs.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading I went to work upon the lock of the door.

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

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL SLIPS OFF HIS COAT, AND RETREATS IN GOOD ORDER.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading He had seen me counting my gold on board of the steamer; and the wisdom of Mr. Gracewood's advice on that occasion had already been demonstrated.

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

From this reading I went to work upon the lock of the door.