Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading Born March 25, 1780; descended from his grandfather, and has issue."

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From this reading The following is extracted from the _Parliamentary Guide_ for 18--:--"APPLEBITE, ISAAC (_Puddingbury_).

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From this reading Born March 25, 1780; descended from his grandfather, and has issue."

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From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

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

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The widow Applebite had so arranged matters with her husband, that two-thirds of the above sum were left wholly and solely to her, as some sort of consolation under her bereavement of the "best of husbands and the kindest of fathers."

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From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

(Greek mythology) the king who lead the Greeks against Troy in the Trojan War

From this reading INTRODUCES THE READER TO THE APPLEBITE FAMILY AND TO AGAMEMNON COLLUMPSION APPLEBITE IN PARTICULAR.

(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 And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

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

From this reading INTRODUCES THE READER TO THE APPLEBITE FAMILY AND TO AGAMEMNON COLLUMPSION APPLEBITE IN PARTICULAR.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

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From this reading INTRODUCES THE READER TO THE APPLEBITE FAMILY AND TO AGAMEMNON COLLUMPSION APPLEBITE IN PARTICULAR.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading The widow Applebite had so arranged matters with her husband, that two-thirds of the above sum were left wholly and solely to her, as some sort of consolation under her bereavement of the "best of husbands and the kindest of fathers."

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

From this reading The widow Applebite had so arranged matters with her husband, that two-thirds of the above sum were left wholly and solely to her, as some sort of consolation under her bereavement of the "best of husbands and the kindest of fathers."

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

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

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

From this reading The widow Applebite had so arranged matters with her husband, that two-thirds of the above sum were left wholly and solely to her, as some sort of consolation under her bereavement of the "best of husbands and the kindest of fathers."

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The widow Applebite had so arranged matters with her husband, that two-thirds of the above sum were left wholly and solely to her, as some sort of consolation under her bereavement of the "best of husbands and the kindest of fathers."

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From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

brought into existence

From this reading Born March 25, 1780; descended from his grandfather, and has issue."

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

a sweet innocent baby

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

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From this reading INTRODUCES THE READER TO THE APPLEBITE FAMILY AND TO AGAMEMNON COLLUMPSION APPLEBITE IN PARTICULAR.

a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading The widow Applebite had so arranged matters with her husband, that two-thirds of the above sum were left wholly and solely to her, as some sort of consolation under her bereavement of the "best of husbands and the kindest of fathers."

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading Born March 25, 1780; descended from his grandfather, and has issue."

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

past form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense

From this reading The following is extracted from the _Parliamentary Guide_ for 18--:--"APPLEBITE, ISAAC (_Puddingbury_).

a social unit living together

From this reading INTRODUCES THE READER TO THE APPLEBITE FAMILY AND TO AGAMEMNON COLLUMPSION APPLEBITE IN PARTICULAR.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The widow Applebite had so arranged matters with her husband, that two-thirds of the above sum were left wholly and solely to her, as some sort of consolation under her bereavement of the "best of husbands and the kindest of fathers."

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The following is extracted from the _Parliamentary Guide_ for 18--:--"APPLEBITE, ISAAC (_Puddingbury_).

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The following is extracted from the _Parliamentary Guide_ for 18--:--"APPLEBITE, ISAAC (_Puddingbury_).

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

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The following is extracted from the _Parliamentary Guide_ for 18--:--"APPLEBITE, ISAAC (_Puddingbury_).

brought together in one place

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading Born March 25, 1780; descended from his grandfather, and has issue."

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading The following is extracted from the _Parliamentary Guide_ for 18--:--"APPLEBITE, ISAAC (_Puddingbury_).

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

From this reading The widow Applebite had so arranged matters with her husband, that two-thirds of the above sum were left wholly and solely to her, as some sort of consolation under her bereavement of the "best of husbands and the kindest of fathers."

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

From this reading Born March 25, 1780; descended from his grandfather, and has issue."

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

From this reading The widow Applebite had so arranged matters with her husband, that two-thirds of the above sum were left wholly and solely to her, as some sort of consolation under her bereavement of the "best of husbands and the kindest of fathers."

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

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

From this reading Born March 25, 1780; descended from his grandfather, and has issue."

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

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

a female domestic

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading The widow Applebite had so arranged matters with her husband, that two-thirds of the above sum were left wholly and solely to her, as some sort of consolation under her bereavement of the "best of husbands and the kindest of fathers."

plural of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading The widow Applebite had so arranged matters with her husband, that two-thirds of the above sum were left wholly and solely to her, as some sort of consolation under her bereavement of the "best of husbands and the kindest of fathers."

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

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

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

From this reading INTRODUCES THE READER TO THE APPLEBITE FAMILY AND TO AGAMEMNON COLLUMPSION APPLEBITE IN PARTICULAR.

in an industrious manner

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

third-person singular of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading INTRODUCES THE READER TO THE APPLEBITE FAMILY AND TO AGAMEMNON COLLUMPSION APPLEBITE IN PARTICULAR.

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

From this reading The following is extracted from the _Parliamentary Guide_ for 18--:--"APPLEBITE, ISAAC (_Puddingbury_).

(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau

From this reading The following is extracted from the _Parliamentary Guide_ for 18--:--"APPLEBITE, ISAAC (_Puddingbury_).

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading Born March 25, 1780; descended from his grandfather, and has issue."

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

superlative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The widow Applebite had so arranged matters with her husband, that two-thirds of the above sum were left wholly and solely to her, as some sort of consolation under her bereavement of the "best of husbands and the kindest of fathers."

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

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

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

the act of departing

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

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 The widow Applebite had so arranged matters with her husband, that two-thirds of the above sum were left wholly and solely to her, as some sort of consolation under her bereavement of the "best of husbands and the kindest of fathers."

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

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

march in a procession

From this reading Born March 25, 1780; descended from his grandfather, and has issue."

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The widow Applebite had so arranged matters with her husband, that two-thirds of the above sum were left wholly and solely to her, as some sort of consolation under her bereavement of the "best of husbands and the kindest of fathers."

a structure erected to commemorate persons or events

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

relating to or having the nature of a parliament

From this reading The following is extracted from the _Parliamentary Guide_ for 18--:--"APPLEBITE, ISAAC (_Puddingbury_).

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading INTRODUCES THE READER TO THE APPLEBITE FAMILY AND TO AGAMEMNON COLLUMPSION APPLEBITE IN PARTICULAR.

for each

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

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

From this reading The following is extracted from the _Parliamentary Guide_ for 18--:--"APPLEBITE, ISAAC (_Puddingbury_).

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading INTRODUCES THE READER TO THE APPLEBITE FAMILY AND TO AGAMEMNON COLLUMPSION APPLEBITE IN PARTICULAR.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

an organism or species surviving as a remnant of an otherwise extinct flora or fauna in an environment much changed from that in which it originated

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

in a reproving or reproachful manner

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

express in words

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The widow Applebite had so arranged matters with her husband, that two-thirds of the above sum were left wholly and solely to her, as some sort of consolation under her bereavement of the "best of husbands and the kindest of fathers."

without any others being included or involved

From this reading The widow Applebite had so arranged matters with her husband, that two-thirds of the above sum were left wholly and solely to her, as some sort of consolation under her bereavement of the "best of husbands and the kindest of fathers."

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The widow Applebite had so arranged matters with her husband, that two-thirds of the above sum were left wholly and solely to her, as some sort of consolation under her bereavement of the "best of husbands and the kindest of fathers."

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

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

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

a quantity of money

From this reading The widow Applebite had so arranged matters with her husband, that two-thirds of the above sum were left wholly and solely to her, as some sort of consolation under her bereavement of the "best of husbands and the kindest of fathers."

required or under orders

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

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

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

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

From this reading INTRODUCES THE READER TO THE APPLEBITE FAMILY AND TO AGAMEMNON COLLUMPSION APPLEBITE IN PARTICULAR.

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

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

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

From this reading INTRODUCES THE READER TO THE APPLEBITE FAMILY AND TO AGAMEMNON COLLUMPSION APPLEBITE IN PARTICULAR.

two of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading The widow Applebite had so arranged matters with her husband, that two-thirds of the above sum were left wholly and solely to her, as some sort of consolation under her bereavement of the "best of husbands and the kindest of fathers."

incapable of being transferred

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The widow Applebite had so arranged matters with her husband, that two-thirds of the above sum were left wholly and solely to her, as some sort of consolation under her bereavement of the "best of husbands and the kindest of fathers."

an old word for “to”

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

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

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

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

From this reading The widow Applebite had so arranged matters with her husband, that two-thirds of the above sum were left wholly and solely to her, as some sort of consolation under her bereavement of the "best of husbands and the kindest of fathers."

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

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

which person or people

From this reading And upon reference to a monument in Puddingbury church, representing the first Mrs. Applebite (who was a housemaid) industriously scrubbing a large tea-urn, whilst another figure (supposed to be the second Mrs. Applebite) is pointing reproachfully to a little fat cherub who is blowing himself into a fit of apoplexy from some unassignable cause or another--I say upon reference to this monument, upon which is blazoned forth all the stock virtues of those who employ stonemasons, I find, that in July, 18--, the said Isaac was gathered unto Abraham's bosom, leaving behind him--a seat in the House of Commons--a relict--the issue aforesaid, and L50,000 in the three per cents.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The widow Applebite had so arranged matters with her husband, that two-thirds of the above sum were left wholly and solely to her, as some sort of consolation under her bereavement of the "best of husbands and the kindest of fathers."

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

From this reading The widow Applebite had so arranged matters with her husband, that two-thirds of the above sum were left wholly and solely to her, as some sort of consolation under her bereavement of the "best of husbands and the kindest of fathers."

in the company of; together with

From this reading The widow Applebite had so arranged matters with her husband, that two-thirds of the above sum were left wholly and solely to her, as some sort of consolation under her bereavement of the "best of husbands and the kindest of fathers."