Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The enormity of Temple Barholm itself, regarded as a house to live in in an everyday manner, seemed somewhat to depress him.

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

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Bradford, who was the steward of the estate, would now take him over, and could be trusted to furnish practical information of any ordinary order.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It did not appear to Mr. Palford that the new inheritor was particularly interested in his possessions or exhilarated by the extraordinary turn in his fortunes.

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

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

causing inconvenience

From this reading Whatsoever happened in days to come, Palford & Grimby had done their most trying and awkward duty by the latest Temple Barholm.

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From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

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

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

United States printer (born in England) whose press produced the first American prayer book and the New York City's first newspaper (1663-1752)

From this reading Bradford, who was the steward of the estate, would now take him over, and could be trusted to furnish practical information of any ordinary order.

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Whatsoever happened in days to come, Palford & Grimby had done their most trying and awkward duty by the latest Temple Barholm.

a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Whatsoever happened in days to come, Palford & Grimby had done their most trying and awkward duty by the latest Temple Barholm.

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

From this reading Bradford, who was the steward of the estate, would now take him over, and could be trusted to furnish practical information of any ordinary order.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

lower someone's spirits; make downhearted

From this reading The enormity of Temple Barholm itself, regarded as a house to live in in an everyday manner, seemed somewhat to depress him.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It did not appear to Mr. Palford that the new inheritor was particularly interested in his possessions or exhilarated by the extraordinary turn in his fortunes.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Whatsoever happened in days to come, Palford & Grimby had done their most trying and awkward duty by the latest Temple Barholm.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Whatsoever happened in days to come, Palford & Grimby had done their most trying and awkward duty by the latest Temple Barholm.

the quality of being outrageous

From this reading The enormity of Temple Barholm itself, regarded as a house to live in in an everyday manner, seemed somewhat to depress him.

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

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

found in the ordinary course of events

From this reading The enormity of Temple Barholm itself, regarded as a house to live in in an everyday manner, seemed somewhat to depress him.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

made joyful

From this reading It did not appear to Mr. Palford that the new inheritor was particularly interested in his possessions or exhilarated by the extraordinary turn in his fortunes.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading It did not appear to Mr. Palford that the new inheritor was particularly interested in his possessions or exhilarated by the extraordinary turn in his fortunes.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading It did not appear to Mr. Palford that the new inheritor was particularly interested in his possessions or exhilarated by the extraordinary turn in his fortunes.

set up or found

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Bradford, who was the steward of the estate, would now take him over, and could be trusted to furnish practical information of any ordinary order.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

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

From this reading Whatsoever happened in days to come, Palford & Grimby had done their most trying and awkward duty by the latest Temple Barholm.

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

From this reading Whatsoever happened in days to come, Palford & Grimby had done their most trying and awkward duty by the latest Temple Barholm.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Whatsoever happened in days to come, Palford & Grimby had done their most trying and awkward duty by the latest Temple Barholm.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

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

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

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

From this reading Bradford, who was the steward of the estate, would now take him over, and could be trusted to furnish practical information of any ordinary order.

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

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

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

From this reading The enormity of Temple Barholm itself, regarded as a house to live in in an everyday manner, seemed somewhat to depress him.

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

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

a message received and understood

From this reading Bradford, who was the steward of the estate, would now take him over, and could be trusted to furnish practical information of any ordinary order.

a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another

From this reading It did not appear to Mr. Palford that the new inheritor was particularly interested in his possessions or exhilarated by the extraordinary turn in his fortunes.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading It did not appear to Mr. Palford that the new inheritor was particularly interested in his possessions or exhilarated by the extraordinary turn in his fortunes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It did not appear to Mr. Palford that the new inheritor was particularly interested in his possessions or exhilarated by the extraordinary turn in his fortunes.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The enormity of Temple Barholm itself, regarded as a house to live in in an everyday manner, seemed somewhat to depress him.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading Whatsoever happened in days to come, Palford & Grimby had done their most trying and awkward duty by the latest Temple Barholm.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

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

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading The enormity of Temple Barholm itself, regarded as a house to live in in an everyday manner, seemed somewhat to depress him.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The enormity of Temple Barholm itself, regarded as a house to live in in an everyday manner, seemed somewhat to depress him.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Whatsoever happened in days to come, Palford & Grimby had done their most trying and awkward duty by the latest Temple Barholm.

a form of address for a man

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading It did not appear to Mr. Palford that the new inheritor was particularly interested in his possessions or exhilarated by the extraordinary turn in his fortunes.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It did not appear to Mr. Palford that the new inheritor was particularly interested in his possessions or exhilarated by the extraordinary turn in his fortunes.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Bradford, who was the steward of the estate, would now take him over, and could be trusted to furnish practical information of any ordinary order.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It did not appear to Mr. Palford that the new inheritor was particularly interested in his possessions or exhilarated by the extraordinary turn in his fortunes.

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

From this reading Bradford, who was the steward of the estate, would now take him over, and could be trusted to furnish practical information of any ordinary order.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading Bradford, who was the steward of the estate, would now take him over, and could be trusted to furnish practical information of any ordinary order.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

above and across; more than

From this reading Bradford, who was the steward of the estate, would now take him over, and could be trusted to furnish practical information of any ordinary order.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

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

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading It did not appear to Mr. Palford that the new inheritor was particularly interested in his possessions or exhilarated by the extraordinary turn in his fortunes.

by chance

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property

From this reading It did not appear to Mr. Palford that the new inheritor was particularly interested in his possessions or exhilarated by the extraordinary turn in his fortunes.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading Bradford, who was the steward of the estate, would now take him over, and could be trusted to furnish practical information of any ordinary order.

plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading The enormity of Temple Barholm itself, regarded as a house to live in in an everyday manner, seemed somewhat to depress him.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

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

From this reading The enormity of Temple Barholm itself, regarded as a house to live in in an everyday manner, seemed somewhat to depress him.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The enormity of Temple Barholm itself, regarded as a house to live in in an everyday manner, seemed somewhat to depress him.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

cooked in steam

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else

From this reading Bradford, who was the steward of the estate, would now take him over, and could be trusted to furnish practical information of any ordinary order.

carry out

From this reading Bradford, who was the steward of the estate, would now take him over, and could be trusted to furnish practical information of any ordinary order.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It did not appear to Mr. Palford that the new inheritor was particularly interested in his possessions or exhilarated by the extraordinary turn in his fortunes.

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

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Whatsoever happened in days to come, Palford & Grimby had done their most trying and awkward duty by the latest Temple Barholm.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

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

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

create by training and teaching

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

capable of being moved or conveyed from one place to another

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading Bradford, who was the steward of the estate, would now take him over, and could be trusted to furnish practical information of any ordinary order.

hard to endure

From this reading Whatsoever happened in days to come, Palford & Grimby had done their most trying and awkward duty by the latest Temple Barholm.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading It did not appear to Mr. Palford that the new inheritor was particularly interested in his possessions or exhilarated by the extraordinary turn in his fortunes.

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

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

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

From this reading Bradford, who was the steward of the estate, would now take him over, and could be trusted to furnish practical information of any ordinary order.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Whatsoever happened in days to come, Palford & Grimby had done their most trying and awkward duty by the latest Temple Barholm.

at the time that

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

which person or people

From this reading Bradford, who was the steward of the estate, would now take him over, and could be trusted to furnish practical information of any ordinary order.

the internal mechanism of a device

From this reading In the course of two days Mr. Palford, having given his client the benefit of his own exact professional knowledge of the estate of Temple Barholm and its workings and privileges as far as he found them transferable and likely to be understood, returned to London, breathing perhaps something like a sigh of relief when the train steamed out of the little station.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Bradford, who was the steward of the estate, would now take him over, and could be trusted to furnish practical information of any ordinary order.