Chapter VIII

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From this reading "When sorrows come--they come not single spies, But IN BATTALIONS."[12] On applying at Doctor's Commons, in the ordinary way, for a grant, to Mr. Titmouse, of Letters of Administration to Lady Stratton, Mr. Gammon discovered the existence of a little document, for which he certainly was not entirely unprepared, but which, nevertheless, somewhat disconcerted him: principally on account of the additional plea it would afford the Vulture Company for resisting payment of the policy.

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

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Nor was this the only trouble--the only reverse--which about this period occurred to him; and not a little perplexed was he to account for such a sudden confluence of adverse circumstances as he by-and-by experienced, when he found the truth of the King of Denmark's observation,--

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Nor was this the only trouble--the only reverse--which about this period occurred to him; and not a little perplexed was he to account for such a sudden confluence of adverse circumstances as he by-and-by experienced, when he found the truth of the King of Denmark's observation,--

further or added

From this reading "When sorrows come--they come not single spies, But IN BATTALIONS."[12] On applying at Doctor's Commons, in the ordinary way, for a grant, to Mr. Titmouse, of Letters of Administration to Lady Stratton, Mr. Gammon discovered the existence of a little document, for which he certainly was not entirely unprepared, but which, nevertheless, somewhat disconcerted him: principally on account of the additional plea it would afford the Vulture Company for resisting payment of the policy.

a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)

From this reading "When sorrows come--they come not single spies, But IN BATTALIONS."[12] On applying at Doctor's Commons, in the ordinary way, for a grant, to Mr. Titmouse, of Letters of Administration to Lady Stratton, Mr. Gammon discovered the existence of a little document, for which he certainly was not entirely unprepared, but which, nevertheless, somewhat disconcerted him: principally on account of the additional plea it would afford the Vulture Company for resisting payment of the policy.

contrary to your interests or welfare

From this reading Nor was this the only trouble--the only reverse--which about this period occurred to him; and not a little perplexed was he to account for such a sudden confluence of adverse circumstances as he by-and-by experienced, when he found the truth of the King of Denmark's observation,--

matters of personal concern

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading "When sorrows come--they come not single spies, But IN BATTALIONS."[12] On applying at Doctor's Commons, in the ordinary way, for a grant, to Mr. Titmouse, of Letters of Administration to Lady Stratton, Mr. Gammon discovered the existence of a little document, for which he certainly was not entirely unprepared, but which, nevertheless, somewhat disconcerted him: principally on account of the additional plea it would afford the Vulture Company for resisting payment of the policy.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

an administrative unit of government

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

(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 He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

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

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

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

From this reading The sudden and unexpected rebuff encountered by Mr. Gammon, in the Vulture Insurance Company's refusal to pay the policy on the late Lady Stratton's life, was calculated seriously to embarrass his complicated movements.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading How, indeed, could they be expected to pay a sum of such magnitude, to a person whose title to receive it was disputed by another claimant?

an expectation

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

-ing form of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading "When sorrows come--they come not single spies, But IN BATTALIONS."[12] On applying at Doctor's Commons, in the ordinary way, for a grant, to Mr. Titmouse, of Letters of Administration to Lady Stratton, Mr. Gammon discovered the existence of a little document, for which he certainly was not entirely unprepared, but which, nevertheless, somewhat disconcerted him: principally on account of the additional plea it would afford the Vulture Company for resisting payment of the policy.

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

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

plural of “battalion” — an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies

From this reading "When sorrows come--they come not single spies, But IN BATTALIONS."[12] On applying at Doctor's Commons, in the ordinary way, for a grant, to Mr. Titmouse, of Letters of Administration to Lady Stratton, Mr. Gammon discovered the existence of a little document, for which he certainly was not entirely unprepared, but which, nevertheless, somewhat disconcerted him: principally on account of the additional plea it would afford the Vulture Company for resisting payment of the policy.

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

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The sudden and unexpected rebuff encountered by Mr. Gammon, in the Vulture Insurance Company's refusal to pay the policy on the late Lady Stratton's life, was calculated seriously to embarrass his complicated movements.

an indefinite time in the future

From this reading Nor was this the only trouble--the only reverse--which about this period occurred to him; and not a little perplexed was he to account for such a sudden confluence of adverse circumstances as he by-and-by experienced, when he found the truth of the King of Denmark's observation,--

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading The sudden and unexpected rebuff encountered by Mr. Gammon, in the Vulture Insurance Company's refusal to pay the policy on the late Lady Stratton's life, was calculated seriously to embarrass his complicated movements.

plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading "When sorrows come--they come not single spies, But IN BATTALIONS."[12] On applying at Doctor's Commons, in the ordinary way, for a grant, to Mr. Titmouse, of Letters of Administration to Lady Stratton, Mr. Gammon discovered the existence of a little document, for which he certainly was not entirely unprepared, but which, nevertheless, somewhat disconcerted him: principally on account of the additional plea it would afford the Vulture Company for resisting payment of the policy.

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

From this reading Nor was this the only trouble--the only reverse--which about this period occurred to him; and not a little perplexed was he to account for such a sudden confluence of adverse circumstances as he by-and-by experienced, when he found the truth of the King of Denmark's observation,--

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

someone who claims a benefit or right or title

From this reading How, indeed, could they be expected to pay a sum of such magnitude, to a person whose title to receive it was disputed by another claimant?

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

From this reading "When sorrows come--they come not single spies, But IN BATTALIONS."[12] On applying at Doctor's Commons, in the ordinary way, for a grant, to Mr. Titmouse, of Letters of Administration to Lady Stratton, Mr. Gammon discovered the existence of a little document, for which he certainly was not entirely unprepared, but which, nevertheless, somewhat disconcerted him: principally on account of the additional plea it would afford the Vulture Company for resisting payment of the policy.

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

From this reading "When sorrows come--they come not single spies, But IN BATTALIONS."[12] On applying at Doctor's Commons, in the ordinary way, for a grant, to Mr. Titmouse, of Letters of Administration to Lady Stratton, Mr. Gammon discovered the existence of a little document, for which he certainly was not entirely unprepared, but which, nevertheless, somewhat disconcerted him: principally on account of the additional plea it would afford the Vulture Company for resisting payment of the policy.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading "When sorrows come--they come not single spies, But IN BATTALIONS."[12] On applying at Doctor's Commons, in the ordinary way, for a grant, to Mr. Titmouse, of Letters of Administration to Lady Stratton, Mr. Gammon discovered the existence of a little document, for which he certainly was not entirely unprepared, but which, nevertheless, somewhat disconcerted him: principally on account of the additional plea it would afford the Vulture Company for resisting payment of the policy.

possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The sudden and unexpected rebuff encountered by Mr. Gammon, in the Vulture Insurance Company's refusal to pay the policy on the late Lady Stratton's life, was calculated seriously to embarrass his complicated movements.

force somebody to do something

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

difficult to analyze or understand

From this reading The sudden and unexpected rebuff encountered by Mr. Gammon, in the Vulture Insurance Company's refusal to pay the policy on the late Lady Stratton's life, was calculated seriously to embarrass his complicated movements.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

a place where things merge or flow together (especially rivers)

From this reading Nor was this the only trouble--the only reverse--which about this period occurred to him; and not a little perplexed was he to account for such a sudden confluence of adverse circumstances as he by-and-by experienced, when he found the truth of the King of Denmark's observation,--

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

a long and thoughtful observation

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

able to control or determine policy

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

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

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

inflected form of “defy” — resist or confront with resistance

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

possessive form of “denmark” — a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe; consists of the mainland of Jutland and many islands between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea

From this reading Nor was this the only trouble--the only reverse--which about this period occurred to him; and not a little perplexed was he to account for such a sudden confluence of adverse circumstances as he by-and-by experienced, when he found the truth of the King of Denmark's observation,--

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

plural of “director” — someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

having self-possession upset; thrown into confusion

From this reading "When sorrows come--they come not single spies, But IN BATTALIONS."[12] On applying at Doctor's Commons, in the ordinary way, for a grant, to Mr. Titmouse, of Letters of Administration to Lady Stratton, Mr. Gammon discovered the existence of a little document, for which he certainly was not entirely unprepared, but which, nevertheless, somewhat disconcerted him: principally on account of the additional plea it would afford the Vulture Company for resisting payment of the policy.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading "When sorrows come--they come not single spies, But IN BATTALIONS."[12] On applying at Doctor's Commons, in the ordinary way, for a grant, to Mr. Titmouse, of Letters of Administration to Lady Stratton, Mr. Gammon discovered the existence of a little document, for which he certainly was not entirely unprepared, but which, nevertheless, somewhat disconcerted him: principally on account of the additional plea it would afford the Vulture Company for resisting payment of the policy.

subject to disagreement and debate

From this reading How, indeed, could they be expected to pay a sum of such magnitude, to a person whose title to receive it was disputed by another claimant?

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading "When sorrows come--they come not single spies, But IN BATTALIONS."[12] On applying at Doctor's Commons, in the ordinary way, for a grant, to Mr. Titmouse, of Letters of Administration to Lady Stratton, Mr. Gammon discovered the existence of a little document, for which he certainly was not entirely unprepared, but which, nevertheless, somewhat disconcerted him: principally on account of the additional plea it would afford the Vulture Company for resisting payment of the policy.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading "When sorrows come--they come not single spies, But IN BATTALIONS."[12] On applying at Doctor's Commons, in the ordinary way, for a grant, to Mr. Titmouse, of Letters of Administration to Lady Stratton, Mr. Gammon discovered the existence of a little document, for which he certainly was not entirely unprepared, but which, nevertheless, somewhat disconcerted him: principally on account of the additional plea it would afford the Vulture Company for resisting payment of the policy.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious

From this reading The sudden and unexpected rebuff encountered by Mr. Gammon, in the Vulture Insurance Company's refusal to pay the policy on the late Lady Stratton's life, was calculated seriously to embarrass his complicated movements.

past form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading The sudden and unexpected rebuff encountered by Mr. Gammon, in the Vulture Insurance Company's refusal to pay the policy on the late Lady Stratton's life, was calculated seriously to embarrass his complicated movements.

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

From this reading "When sorrows come--they come not single spies, But IN BATTALIONS."[12] On applying at Doctor's Commons, in the ordinary way, for a grant, to Mr. Titmouse, of Letters of Administration to Lady Stratton, Mr. Gammon discovered the existence of a little document, for which he certainly was not entirely unprepared, but which, nevertheless, somewhat disconcerted him: principally on account of the additional plea it would afford the Vulture Company for resisting payment of the policy.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading How, indeed, could they be expected to pay a sum of such magnitude, to a person whose title to receive it was disputed by another claimant?

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading Nor was this the only trouble--the only reverse--which about this period occurred to him; and not a little perplexed was he to account for such a sudden confluence of adverse circumstances as he by-and-by experienced, when he found the truth of the King of Denmark's observation,--

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Nor was this the only trouble--the only reverse--which about this period occurred to him; and not a little perplexed was he to account for such a sudden confluence of adverse circumstances as he by-and-by experienced, when he found the truth of the King of Denmark's observation,--

inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

set up or found

From this reading Nor was this the only trouble--the only reverse--which about this period occurred to him; and not a little perplexed was he to account for such a sudden confluence of adverse circumstances as he by-and-by experienced, when he found the truth of the King of Denmark's observation,--

meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)

From this reading The sudden and unexpected rebuff encountered by Mr. Gammon, in the Vulture Insurance Company's refusal to pay the policy on the late Lady Stratton's life, was calculated seriously to embarrass his complicated movements.

a quick look

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

let have

From this reading "When sorrows come--they come not single spies, But IN BATTALIONS."[12] On applying at Doctor's Commons, in the ordinary way, for a grant, to Mr. Titmouse, of Letters of Administration to Lady Stratton, Mr. Gammon discovered the existence of a little document, for which he certainly was not entirely unprepared, but which, nevertheless, somewhat disconcerted him: principally on account of the additional plea it would afford the Vulture Company for resisting payment of the policy.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

-ing form of “harass” — annoy continually or chronically

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

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

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

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

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

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

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

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

From this reading The sudden and unexpected rebuff encountered by Mr. Gammon, in the Vulture Insurance Company's refusal to pay the policy on the late Lady Stratton's life, was calculated seriously to embarrass his complicated movements.

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From this reading How, indeed, could they be expected to pay a sum of such magnitude, to a person whose title to receive it was disputed by another claimant?

characteristic of humanity

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

clarify by giving an example of

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

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

From this reading The sudden and unexpected rebuff encountered by Mr. Gammon, in the Vulture Insurance Company's refusal to pay the policy on the late Lady Stratton's life, was calculated seriously to embarrass his complicated movements.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading How, indeed, could they be expected to pay a sum of such magnitude, to a person whose title to receive it was disputed by another claimant?

promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company

From this reading The sudden and unexpected rebuff encountered by Mr. Gammon, in the Vulture Insurance Company's refusal to pay the policy on the late Lady Stratton's life, was calculated seriously to embarrass his complicated movements.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

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

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "When sorrows come--they come not single spies, But IN BATTALIONS."[12] On applying at Doctor's Commons, in the ordinary way, for a grant, to Mr. Titmouse, of Letters of Administration to Lady Stratton, Mr. Gammon discovered the existence of a little document, for which he certainly was not entirely unprepared, but which, nevertheless, somewhat disconcerted him: principally on account of the additional plea it would afford the Vulture Company for resisting payment of the policy.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Nor was this the only trouble--the only reverse--which about this period occurred to him; and not a little perplexed was he to account for such a sudden confluence of adverse circumstances as he by-and-by experienced, when he found the truth of the King of Denmark's observation,--

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The sudden and unexpected rebuff encountered by Mr. Gammon, in the Vulture Insurance Company's refusal to pay the policy on the late Lady Stratton's life, was calculated seriously to embarrass his complicated movements.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The sudden and unexpected rebuff encountered by Mr. Gammon, in the Vulture Insurance Company's refusal to pay the policy on the late Lady Stratton's life, was calculated seriously to embarrass his complicated movements.

the literary culture

From this reading "When sorrows come--they come not single spies, But IN BATTALIONS."[12] On applying at Doctor's Commons, in the ordinary way, for a grant, to Mr. Titmouse, of Letters of Administration to Lady Stratton, Mr. Gammon discovered the existence of a little document, for which he certainly was not entirely unprepared, but which, nevertheless, somewhat disconcerted him: principally on account of the additional plea it would afford the Vulture Company for resisting payment of the policy.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The sudden and unexpected rebuff encountered by Mr. Gammon, in the Vulture Insurance Company's refusal to pay the policy on the late Lady Stratton's life, was calculated seriously to embarrass his complicated movements.

get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

a legal proceeding in a court; a judicial contest to determine and enforce legal rights

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

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

From this reading Nor was this the only trouble--the only reverse--which about this period occurred to him; and not a little perplexed was he to account for such a sudden confluence of adverse circumstances as he by-and-by experienced, when he found the truth of the King of Denmark's observation,--

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From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)

From this reading How, indeed, could they be expected to pay a sum of such magnitude, to a person whose title to receive it was disputed by another claimant?

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading The sudden and unexpected rebuff encountered by Mr. Gammon, in the Vulture Insurance Company's refusal to pay the policy on the late Lady Stratton's life, was calculated seriously to embarrass his complicated movements.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The sudden and unexpected rebuff encountered by Mr. Gammon, in the Vulture Insurance Company's refusal to pay the policy on the late Lady Stratton's life, was calculated seriously to embarrass his complicated movements.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading "When sorrows come--they come not single spies, But IN BATTALIONS."[12] On applying at Doctor's Commons, in the ordinary way, for a grant, to Mr. Titmouse, of Letters of Administration to Lady Stratton, Mr. Gammon discovered the existence of a little document, for which he certainly was not entirely unprepared, but which, nevertheless, somewhat disconcerted him: principally on account of the additional plea it would afford the Vulture Company for resisting payment of the policy.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor was this the only trouble--the only reverse--which about this period occurred to him; and not a little perplexed was he to account for such a sudden confluence of adverse circumstances as he by-and-by experienced, when he found the truth of the King of Denmark's observation,--

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Nor was this the only trouble--the only reverse--which about this period occurred to him; and not a little perplexed was he to account for such a sudden confluence of adverse circumstances as he by-and-by experienced, when he found the truth of the King of Denmark's observation,--

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading Nor was this the only trouble--the only reverse--which about this period occurred to him; and not a little perplexed was he to account for such a sudden confluence of adverse circumstances as he by-and-by experienced, when he found the truth of the King of Denmark's observation,--

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Nor was this the only trouble--the only reverse--which about this period occurred to him; and not a little perplexed was he to account for such a sudden confluence of adverse circumstances as he by-and-by experienced, when he found the truth of the King of Denmark's observation,--

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The sudden and unexpected rebuff encountered by Mr. Gammon, in the Vulture Insurance Company's refusal to pay the policy on the late Lady Stratton's life, was calculated seriously to embarrass his complicated movements.

and nothing more

From this reading Nor was this the only trouble--the only reverse--which about this period occurred to him; and not a little perplexed was he to account for such a sudden confluence of adverse circumstances as he by-and-by experienced, when he found the truth of the King of Denmark's observation,--

a judge of a probate court

From this reading "When sorrows come--they come not single spies, But IN BATTALIONS."[12] On applying at Doctor's Commons, in the ordinary way, for a grant, to Mr. Titmouse, of Letters of Administration to Lady Stratton, Mr. Gammon discovered the existence of a little document, for which he certainly was not entirely unprepared, but which, nevertheless, somewhat disconcerted him: principally on account of the additional plea it would afford the Vulture Company for resisting payment of the policy.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading The sudden and unexpected rebuff encountered by Mr. Gammon, in the Vulture Insurance Company's refusal to pay the policy on the late Lady Stratton's life, was calculated seriously to embarrass his complicated movements.

a sum of money paid or a claim discharged

From this reading "When sorrows come--they come not single spies, But IN BATTALIONS."[12] On applying at Doctor's Commons, in the ordinary way, for a grant, to Mr. Titmouse, of Letters of Administration to Lady Stratton, Mr. Gammon discovered the existence of a little document, for which he certainly was not entirely unprepared, but which, nevertheless, somewhat disconcerted him: principally on account of the additional plea it would afford the Vulture Company for resisting payment of the policy.

by chance

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

an amount of time

From this reading Nor was this the only trouble--the only reverse--which about this period occurred to him; and not a little perplexed was he to account for such a sudden confluence of adverse circumstances as he by-and-by experienced, when he found the truth of the King of Denmark's observation,--

full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment

From this reading Nor was this the only trouble--the only reverse--which about this period occurred to him; and not a little perplexed was he to account for such a sudden confluence of adverse circumstances as he by-and-by experienced, when he found the truth of the King of Denmark's observation,--

a human being

From this reading How, indeed, could they be expected to pay a sum of such magnitude, to a person whose title to receive it was disputed by another claimant?

a humble request for help from someone in authority

From this reading "When sorrows come--they come not single spies, But IN BATTALIONS."[12] On applying at Doctor's Commons, in the ordinary way, for a grant, to Mr. Titmouse, of Letters of Administration to Lady Stratton, Mr. Gammon discovered the existence of a little document, for which he certainly was not entirely unprepared, but which, nevertheless, somewhat disconcerted him: principally on account of the additional plea it would afford the Vulture Company for resisting payment of the policy.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading The sudden and unexpected rebuff encountered by Mr. Gammon, in the Vulture Insurance Company's refusal to pay the policy on the late Lady Stratton's life, was calculated seriously to embarrass his complicated movements.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

for the most part

From this reading "When sorrows come--they come not single spies, But IN BATTALIONS."[12] On applying at Doctor's Commons, in the ordinary way, for a grant, to Mr. Titmouse, of Letters of Administration to Lady Stratton, Mr. Gammon discovered the existence of a little document, for which he certainly was not entirely unprepared, but which, nevertheless, somewhat disconcerted him: principally on account of the additional plea it would afford the Vulture Company for resisting payment of the policy.

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

reject outright and bluntly

From this reading The sudden and unexpected rebuff encountered by Mr. Gammon, in the Vulture Insurance Company's refusal to pay the policy on the late Lady Stratton's life, was calculated seriously to embarrass his complicated movements.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading How, indeed, could they be expected to pay a sum of such magnitude, to a person whose title to receive it was disputed by another claimant?

the act of refusing

From this reading The sudden and unexpected rebuff encountered by Mr. Gammon, in the Vulture Insurance Company's refusal to pay the policy on the late Lady Stratton's life, was calculated seriously to embarrass his complicated movements.

-ing form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way

From this reading "When sorrows come--they come not single spies, But IN BATTALIONS."[12] On applying at Doctor's Commons, in the ordinary way, for a grant, to Mr. Titmouse, of Letters of Administration to Lady Stratton, Mr. Gammon discovered the existence of a little document, for which he certainly was not entirely unprepared, but which, nevertheless, somewhat disconcerted him: principally on account of the additional plea it would afford the Vulture Company for resisting payment of the policy.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

change to the contrary

From this reading Nor was this the only trouble--the only reverse--which about this period occurred to him; and not a little perplexed was he to account for such a sudden confluence of adverse circumstances as he by-and-by experienced, when he found the truth of the King of Denmark's observation,--

in a serious manner

From this reading The sudden and unexpected rebuff encountered by Mr. Gammon, in the Vulture Insurance Company's refusal to pay the policy on the late Lady Stratton's life, was calculated seriously to embarrass his complicated movements.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading "When sorrows come--they come not single spies, But IN BATTALIONS."[12] On applying at Doctor's Commons, in the ordinary way, for a grant, to Mr. Titmouse, of Letters of Administration to Lady Stratton, Mr. Gammon discovered the existence of a little document, for which he certainly was not entirely unprepared, but which, nevertheless, somewhat disconcerted him: principally on account of the additional plea it would afford the Vulture Company for resisting payment of the policy.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading "When sorrows come--they come not single spies, But IN BATTALIONS."[12] On applying at Doctor's Commons, in the ordinary way, for a grant, to Mr. Titmouse, of Letters of Administration to Lady Stratton, Mr. Gammon discovered the existence of a little document, for which he certainly was not entirely unprepared, but which, nevertheless, somewhat disconcerted him: principally on account of the additional plea it would afford the Vulture Company for resisting payment of the policy.

plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading "When sorrows come--they come not single spies, But IN BATTALIONS."[12] On applying at Doctor's Commons, in the ordinary way, for a grant, to Mr. Titmouse, of Letters of Administration to Lady Stratton, Mr. Gammon discovered the existence of a little document, for which he certainly was not entirely unprepared, but which, nevertheless, somewhat disconcerted him: principally on account of the additional plea it would afford the Vulture Company for resisting payment of the policy.

plural of “spy” — (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors

From this reading "When sorrows come--they come not single spies, But IN BATTALIONS."[12] On applying at Doctor's Commons, in the ordinary way, for a grant, to Mr. Titmouse, of Letters of Administration to Lady Stratton, Mr. Gammon discovered the existence of a little document, for which he certainly was not entirely unprepared, but which, nevertheless, somewhat disconcerted him: principally on account of the additional plea it would afford the Vulture Company for resisting payment of the policy.

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From this reading "When sorrows come--they come not single spies, But IN BATTALIONS."[12] On applying at Doctor's Commons, in the ordinary way, for a grant, to Mr. Titmouse, of Letters of Administration to Lady Stratton, Mr. Gammon discovered the existence of a little document, for which he certainly was not entirely unprepared, but which, nevertheless, somewhat disconcerted him: principally on account of the additional plea it would afford the Vulture Company for resisting payment of the policy.

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From this reading The sudden and unexpected rebuff encountered by Mr. Gammon, in the Vulture Insurance Company's refusal to pay the policy on the late Lady Stratton's life, was calculated seriously to embarrass his complicated movements.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading The sudden and unexpected rebuff encountered by Mr. Gammon, in the Vulture Insurance Company's refusal to pay the policy on the late Lady Stratton's life, was calculated seriously to embarrass his complicated movements.

a quantity of money

From this reading How, indeed, could they be expected to pay a sum of such magnitude, to a person whose title to receive it was disputed by another claimant?

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

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

From this reading The sudden and unexpected rebuff encountered by Mr. Gammon, in the Vulture Insurance Company's refusal to pay the policy on the late Lady Stratton's life, was calculated seriously to embarrass his complicated movements.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

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

From this reading "When sorrows come--they come not single spies, But IN BATTALIONS."[12] On applying at Doctor's Commons, in the ordinary way, for a grant, to Mr. Titmouse, of Letters of Administration to Lady Stratton, Mr. Gammon discovered the existence of a little document, for which he certainly was not entirely unprepared, but which, nevertheless, somewhat disconcerted him: principally on account of the additional plea it would afford the Vulture Company for resisting payment of the policy.

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

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading How, indeed, could they be expected to pay a sum of such magnitude, to a person whose title to receive it was disputed by another claimant?

small insectivorous birds

From this reading "When sorrows come--they come not single spies, But IN BATTALIONS."[12] On applying at Doctor's Commons, in the ordinary way, for a grant, to Mr. Titmouse, of Letters of Administration to Lady Stratton, Mr. Gammon discovered the existence of a little document, for which he certainly was not entirely unprepared, but which, nevertheless, somewhat disconcerted him: principally on account of the additional plea it would afford the Vulture Company for resisting payment of the policy.

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

From this reading The sudden and unexpected rebuff encountered by Mr. Gammon, in the Vulture Insurance Company's refusal to pay the policy on the late Lady Stratton's life, was calculated seriously to embarrass his complicated movements.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Nor was this the only trouble--the only reverse--which about this period occurred to him; and not a little perplexed was he to account for such a sudden confluence of adverse circumstances as he by-and-by experienced, when he found the truth of the King of Denmark's observation,--

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Nor was this the only trouble--the only reverse--which about this period occurred to him; and not a little perplexed was he to account for such a sudden confluence of adverse circumstances as he by-and-by experienced, when he found the truth of the King of Denmark's observation,--

not expected or anticipated

From this reading The sudden and unexpected rebuff encountered by Mr. Gammon, in the Vulture Insurance Company's refusal to pay the policy on the late Lady Stratton's life, was calculated seriously to embarrass his complicated movements.

without preparation; not prepared for

From this reading "When sorrows come--they come not single spies, But IN BATTALIONS."[12] On applying at Doctor's Commons, in the ordinary way, for a grant, to Mr. Titmouse, of Letters of Administration to Lady Stratton, Mr. Gammon discovered the existence of a little document, for which he certainly was not entirely unprepared, but which, nevertheless, somewhat disconcerted him: principally on account of the additional plea it would afford the Vulture Company for resisting payment of the policy.

any of various large diurnal birds of prey having naked heads and weak claws and feeding chiefly on carrion

From this reading The sudden and unexpected rebuff encountered by Mr. Gammon, in the Vulture Insurance Company's refusal to pay the policy on the late Lady Stratton's life, was calculated seriously to embarrass his complicated movements.

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

From this reading The sudden and unexpected rebuff encountered by Mr. Gammon, in the Vulture Insurance Company's refusal to pay the policy on the late Lady Stratton's life, was calculated seriously to embarrass his complicated movements.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

at the time that

From this reading Nor was this the only trouble--the only reverse--which about this period occurred to him; and not a little perplexed was he to account for such a sudden confluence of adverse circumstances as he by-and-by experienced, when he found the truth of the King of Denmark's observation,--

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

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

belonging to which person

From this reading How, indeed, could they be expected to pay a sum of such magnitude, to a person whose title to receive it was disputed by another claimant?

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

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

From this reading He foresaw the protracted and harassing course of litigation into which he should be driven, before he could compel them to liquidate so heavy a claim; and a glimpse of which, by way of anticipation, has been afforded to the reader; but, with all his long-headedness--his habitual contemplation of the probable and possible effects and consequences of whatever event happened to him--this refusal of the directors to pay the policy was attended with results which defied his calculations--results of such a description, and of such signal importance, as will perhaps surprise the reader, and serve to illustrate, in a striking manner, the controlling agency which is at work in the conduct of human affairs--an agency to which the principles of Mr. Gammon denied an existence.

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

From this reading "When sorrows come--they come not single spies, But IN BATTALIONS."[12] On applying at Doctor's Commons, in the ordinary way, for a grant, to Mr. Titmouse, of Letters of Administration to Lady Stratton, Mr. Gammon discovered the existence of a little document, for which he certainly was not entirely unprepared, but which, nevertheless, somewhat disconcerted him: principally on account of the additional plea it would afford the Vulture Company for resisting payment of the policy.