Chapter XXXIX · Chapter 39

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

From this reading This was not the affair of hours, but of days, since it entailed a visit to St Chad's Church at Hampstead, and a rigorous examination of the original marriage and death certificates.

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From this reading Now that Dr Pendle was personally satisfied of the legality of his marriage, he had no hesitation in acquainting Baltic with his life-history, particularly as the man could obtain from Mother Jael an assurance, in writing if necessary, that Bosvile and Jentham were one and the same.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading Also, as Bosvile, _alias_ Krant, _alias_ Jentham was said to be a gipsy on the authority of Miss Whichello, and as the information that Baltic was in the confidence of Mother Jael had trickled through Brace and Graham to the bishop, the last named considered it advisable that the ex-sailor should be informed of the actual truth.

worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise

From this reading Also, as Bosvile, _alias_ Krant, _alias_ Jentham was said to be a gipsy on the authority of Miss Whichello, and as the information that Baltic was in the confidence of Mother Jael had trickled through Brace and Graham to the bishop, the last named considered it advisable that the ex-sailor should be informed of the actual truth.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading This was not the affair of hours, but of days, since it entailed a visit to St Chad's Church at Hampstead, and a rigorous examination of the original marriage and death certificates.

a name that has been assumed temporarily

From this reading Also, as Bosvile, _alias_ Krant, _alias_ Jentham was said to be a gipsy on the authority of Miss Whichello, and as the information that Baltic was in the confidence of Mother Jael had trickled through Brace and Graham to the bishop, the last named considered it advisable that the ex-sailor should be informed of the actual truth.

(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 For the satisfaction of all parties concerned, it was indispensable that proof positive should be procured, and the matter settled beyond all doubt.

in addition

From this reading Also, as Bosvile, _alias_ Krant, _alias_ Jentham was said to be a gipsy on the authority of Miss Whichello, and as the information that Baltic was in the confidence of Mother Jael had trickled through Brace and Graham to the bishop, the last named considered it advisable that the ex-sailor should be informed of the actual truth.

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

From this reading Now that Dr Pendle was personally satisfied of the legality of his marriage, he had no hesitation in acquainting Baltic with his life-history, particularly as the man could obtain from Mother Jael an assurance, in writing if necessary, that Bosvile and Jentham were one and the same.

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

From this reading EXIT MR CARGRIM Once informed of the welcome truth, Dr Pendle lost no time in having it verified by documents and extraneous evidence.

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

From this reading Also, as Bosvile, _alias_ Krant, _alias_ Jentham was said to be a gipsy on the authority of Miss Whichello, and as the information that Baltic was in the confidence of Mother Jael had trickled through Brace and Graham to the bishop, the last named considered it advisable that the ex-sailor should be informed of the actual truth.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Now that Dr Pendle was personally satisfied of the legality of his marriage, he had no hesitation in acquainting Baltic with his life-history, particularly as the man could obtain from Mother Jael an assurance, in writing if necessary, that Bosvile and Jentham were one and the same.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This was not the affair of hours, but of days, since it entailed a visit to St Chad's Church at Hampstead, and a rigorous examination of the original marriage and death certificates.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading Also, as Bosvile, _alias_ Krant, _alias_ Jentham was said to be a gipsy on the authority of Miss Whichello, and as the information that Baltic was in the confidence of Mother Jael had trickled through Brace and Graham to the bishop, the last named considered it advisable that the ex-sailor should be informed of the actual truth.

a sea in northern Europe; stronghold of the Russian navy

From this reading Also, as Bosvile, _alias_ Krant, _alias_ Jentham was said to be a gipsy on the authority of Miss Whichello, and as the information that Baltic was in the confidence of Mother Jael had trickled through Brace and Graham to the bishop, the last named considered it advisable that the ex-sailor should be informed of the actual truth.

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

From this reading Also, as Bosvile, _alias_ Krant, _alias_ Jentham was said to be a gipsy on the authority of Miss Whichello, and as the information that Baltic was in the confidence of Mother Jael had trickled through Brace and Graham to the bishop, the last named considered it advisable that the ex-sailor should be informed of the actual truth.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading For the satisfaction of all parties concerned, it was indispensable that proof positive should be procured, and the matter settled beyond all doubt.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading Also, as Bosvile, _alias_ Krant, _alias_ Jentham was said to be a gipsy on the authority of Miss Whichello, and as the information that Baltic was in the confidence of Mother Jael had trickled through Brace and Graham to the bishop, the last named considered it advisable that the ex-sailor should be informed of the actual truth.

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From this reading Also, as Bosvile, _alias_ Krant, _alias_ Jentham was said to be a gipsy on the authority of Miss Whichello, and as the information that Baltic was in the confidence of Mother Jael had trickled through Brace and Graham to the bishop, the last named considered it advisable that the ex-sailor should be informed of the actual truth.

prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult

From this reading Also, as Bosvile, _alias_ Krant, _alias_ Jentham was said to be a gipsy on the authority of Miss Whichello, and as the information that Baltic was in the confidence of Mother Jael had trickled through Brace and Graham to the bishop, the last named considered it advisable that the ex-sailor should be informed of the actual truth.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This was not the affair of hours, but of days, since it entailed a visit to St Chad's Church at Hampstead, and a rigorous examination of the original marriage and death certificates.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading EXIT MR CARGRIM Once informed of the welcome truth, Dr Pendle lost no time in having it verified by documents and extraneous evidence.

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From this reading EXIT MR CARGRIM Once informed of the welcome truth, Dr Pendle lost no time in having it verified by documents and extraneous evidence.

plural of “certificate” — a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts

From this reading This was not the affair of hours, but of days, since it entailed a visit to St Chad's Church at Hampstead, and a rigorous examination of the original marriage and death certificates.

possessive form of “chad” — a small piece of paper that is supposed to be removed when a hole is punched in a card or paper tape

From this reading This was not the affair of hours, but of days, since it entailed a visit to St Chad's Church at Hampstead, and a rigorous examination of the original marriage and death certificates.

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

From this reading This was not the affair of hours, but of days, since it entailed a visit to St Chad's Church at Hampstead, and a rigorous examination of the original marriage and death certificates.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading For the satisfaction of all parties concerned, it was indispensable that proof positive should be procured, and the matter settled beyond all doubt.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Also, as Bosvile, _alias_ Krant, _alias_ Jentham was said to be a gipsy on the authority of Miss Whichello, and as the information that Baltic was in the confidence of Mother Jael had trickled through Brace and Graham to the bishop, the last named considered it advisable that the ex-sailor should be informed of the actual truth.

carefully weighed

From this reading Also, as Bosvile, _alias_ Krant, _alias_ Jentham was said to be a gipsy on the authority of Miss Whichello, and as the information that Baltic was in the confidence of Mother Jael had trickled through Brace and Graham to the bishop, the last named considered it advisable that the ex-sailor should be informed of the actual truth.

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

From this reading Now that Dr Pendle was personally satisfied of the legality of his marriage, he had no hesitation in acquainting Baltic with his life-history, particularly as the man could obtain from Mother Jael an assurance, in writing if necessary, that Bosvile and Jentham were one and the same.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading This was not the affair of hours, but of days, since it entailed a visit to St Chad's Church at Hampstead, and a rigorous examination of the original marriage and death certificates.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading This was not the affair of hours, but of days, since it entailed a visit to St Chad's Church at Hampstead, and a rigorous examination of the original marriage and death certificates.

plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading EXIT MR CARGRIM Once informed of the welcome truth, Dr Pendle lost no time in having it verified by documents and extraneous evidence.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading For the satisfaction of all parties concerned, it was indispensable that proof positive should be procured, and the matter settled beyond all doubt.

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From this reading EXIT MR CARGRIM Once informed of the welcome truth, Dr Pendle lost no time in having it verified by documents and extraneous evidence.

past form of “entail” — have as a logical consequence

From this reading This was not the affair of hours, but of days, since it entailed a visit to St Chad's Church at Hampstead, and a rigorous examination of the original marriage and death certificates.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading EXIT MR CARGRIM Once informed of the welcome truth, Dr Pendle lost no time in having it verified by documents and extraneous evidence.

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From this reading Also, as Bosvile, _alias_ Krant, _alias_ Jentham was said to be a gipsy on the authority of Miss Whichello, and as the information that Baltic was in the confidence of Mother Jael had trickled through Brace and Graham to the bishop, the last named considered it advisable that the ex-sailor should be informed of the actual truth.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading This was not the affair of hours, but of days, since it entailed a visit to St Chad's Church at Hampstead, and a rigorous examination of the original marriage and death certificates.

an opening that permits escape or release

From this reading EXIT MR CARGRIM Once informed of the welcome truth, Dr Pendle lost no time in having it verified by documents and extraneous evidence.

not pertinent to the matter under consideration

From this reading EXIT MR CARGRIM Once informed of the welcome truth, Dr Pendle lost no time in having it verified by documents and extraneous evidence.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the satisfaction of all parties concerned, it was indispensable that proof positive should be procured, and the matter settled beyond all doubt.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Now that Dr Pendle was personally satisfied of the legality of his marriage, he had no hesitation in acquainting Baltic with his life-history, particularly as the man could obtain from Mother Jael an assurance, in writing if necessary, that Bosvile and Jentham were one and the same.

a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment

From this reading Also, as Bosvile, _alias_ Krant, _alias_ Jentham was said to be a gipsy on the authority of Miss Whichello, and as the information that Baltic was in the confidence of Mother Jael had trickled through Brace and Graham to the bishop, the last named considered it advisable that the ex-sailor should be informed of the actual truth.

United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)

From this reading Also, as Bosvile, _alias_ Krant, _alias_ Jentham was said to be a gipsy on the authority of Miss Whichello, and as the information that Baltic was in the confidence of Mother Jael had trickled through Brace and Graham to the bishop, the last named considered it advisable that the ex-sailor should be informed of the actual truth.

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

From this reading Also, as Bosvile, _alias_ Krant, _alias_ Jentham was said to be a gipsy on the authority of Miss Whichello, and as the information that Baltic was in the confidence of Mother Jael had trickled through Brace and Graham to the bishop, the last named considered it advisable that the ex-sailor should be informed of the actual truth.

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From this reading This was not the affair of hours, but of days, since it entailed a visit to St Chad's Church at Hampstead, and a rigorous examination of the original marriage and death certificates.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading EXIT MR CARGRIM Once informed of the welcome truth, Dr Pendle lost no time in having it verified by documents and extraneous evidence.

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

From this reading Now that Dr Pendle was personally satisfied of the legality of his marriage, he had no hesitation in acquainting Baltic with his life-history, particularly as the man could obtain from Mother Jael an assurance, in writing if necessary, that Bosvile and Jentham were one and the same.

indecision in speech or action

From this reading Now that Dr Pendle was personally satisfied of the legality of his marriage, he had no hesitation in acquainting Baltic with his life-history, particularly as the man could obtain from Mother Jael an assurance, in writing if necessary, that Bosvile and Jentham were one and the same.

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

From this reading Now that Dr Pendle was personally satisfied of the legality of his marriage, he had no hesitation in acquainting Baltic with his life-history, particularly as the man could obtain from Mother Jael an assurance, in writing if necessary, that Bosvile and Jentham were one and the same.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading This was not the affair of hours, but of days, since it entailed a visit to St Chad's Church at Hampstead, and a rigorous examination of the original marriage and death certificates.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Now that Dr Pendle was personally satisfied of the legality of his marriage, he had no hesitation in acquainting Baltic with his life-history, particularly as the man could obtain from Mother Jael an assurance, in writing if necessary, that Bosvile and Jentham were one and the same.

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

From this reading EXIT MR CARGRIM Once informed of the welcome truth, Dr Pendle lost no time in having it verified by documents and extraneous evidence.

not to be dispensed with; essential

From this reading For the satisfaction of all parties concerned, it was indispensable that proof positive should be procured, and the matter settled beyond all doubt.

a message received and understood

From this reading Also, as Bosvile, _alias_ Krant, _alias_ Jentham was said to be a gipsy on the authority of Miss Whichello, and as the information that Baltic was in the confidence of Mother Jael had trickled through Brace and Graham to the bishop, the last named considered it advisable that the ex-sailor should be informed of the actual truth.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading EXIT MR CARGRIM Once informed of the welcome truth, Dr Pendle lost no time in having it verified by documents and extraneous evidence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading EXIT MR CARGRIM Once informed of the welcome truth, Dr Pendle lost no time in having it verified by documents and extraneous evidence.

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From this reading Also, as Bosvile, _alias_ Krant, _alias_ Jentham was said to be a gipsy on the authority of Miss Whichello, and as the information that Baltic was in the confidence of Mother Jael had trickled through Brace and Graham to the bishop, the last named considered it advisable that the ex-sailor should be informed of the actual truth.

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

From this reading Also, as Bosvile, _alias_ Krant, _alias_ Jentham was said to be a gipsy on the authority of Miss Whichello, and as the information that Baltic was in the confidence of Mother Jael had trickled through Brace and Graham to the bishop, the last named considered it advisable that the ex-sailor should be informed of the actual truth.

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

From this reading Also, as Bosvile, _alias_ Krant, _alias_ Jentham was said to be a gipsy on the authority of Miss Whichello, and as the information that Baltic was in the confidence of Mother Jael had trickled through Brace and Graham to the bishop, the last named considered it advisable that the ex-sailor should be informed of the actual truth.

immediately past

From this reading Also, as Bosvile, _alias_ Krant, _alias_ Jentham was said to be a gipsy on the authority of Miss Whichello, and as the information that Baltic was in the confidence of Mother Jael had trickled through Brace and Graham to the bishop, the last named considered it advisable that the ex-sailor should be informed of the actual truth.

lawfulness by virtue of conformity to a legal statute

From this reading Now that Dr Pendle was personally satisfied of the legality of his marriage, he had no hesitation in acquainting Baltic with his life-history, particularly as the man could obtain from Mother Jael an assurance, in writing if necessary, that Bosvile and Jentham were one and the same.

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

From this reading Now that Dr Pendle was personally satisfied of the legality of his marriage, he had no hesitation in acquainting Baltic with his life-history, particularly as the man could obtain from Mother Jael an assurance, in writing if necessary, that Bosvile and Jentham were one and the same.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading EXIT MR CARGRIM Once informed of the welcome truth, Dr Pendle lost no time in having it verified by documents and extraneous evidence.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Now that Dr Pendle was personally satisfied of the legality of his marriage, he had no hesitation in acquainting Baltic with his life-history, particularly as the man could obtain from Mother Jael an assurance, in writing if necessary, that Bosvile and Jentham were one and the same.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading This was not the affair of hours, but of days, since it entailed a visit to St Chad's Church at Hampstead, and a rigorous examination of the original marriage and death certificates.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading For the satisfaction of all parties concerned, it was indispensable that proof positive should be procured, and the matter settled beyond all doubt.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Also, as Bosvile, _alias_ Krant, _alias_ Jentham was said to be a gipsy on the authority of Miss Whichello, and as the information that Baltic was in the confidence of Mother Jael had trickled through Brace and Graham to the bishop, the last named considered it advisable that the ex-sailor should be informed of the actual truth.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Also, as Bosvile, _alias_ Krant, _alias_ Jentham was said to be a gipsy on the authority of Miss Whichello, and as the information that Baltic was in the confidence of Mother Jael had trickled through Brace and Graham to the bishop, the last named considered it advisable that the ex-sailor should be informed of the actual truth.

a form of address for a man

From this reading EXIT MR CARGRIM Once informed of the welcome truth, Dr Pendle lost no time in having it verified by documents and extraneous evidence.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Also, as Bosvile, _alias_ Krant, _alias_ Jentham was said to be a gipsy on the authority of Miss Whichello, and as the information that Baltic was in the confidence of Mother Jael had trickled through Brace and Graham to the bishop, the last named considered it advisable that the ex-sailor should be informed of the actual truth.

absolutely essential

From this reading Now that Dr Pendle was personally satisfied of the legality of his marriage, he had no hesitation in acquainting Baltic with his life-history, particularly as the man could obtain from Mother Jael an assurance, in writing if necessary, that Bosvile and Jentham were one and the same.

not any; not one

From this reading EXIT MR CARGRIM Once informed of the welcome truth, Dr Pendle lost no time in having it verified by documents and extraneous evidence.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This was not the affair of hours, but of days, since it entailed a visit to St Chad's Church at Hampstead, and a rigorous examination of the original marriage and death certificates.

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

From this reading Now that Dr Pendle was personally satisfied of the legality of his marriage, he had no hesitation in acquainting Baltic with his life-history, particularly as the man could obtain from Mother Jael an assurance, in writing if necessary, that Bosvile and Jentham were one and the same.

come into possession of

From this reading Now that Dr Pendle was personally satisfied of the legality of his marriage, he had no hesitation in acquainting Baltic with his life-history, particularly as the man could obtain from Mother Jael an assurance, in writing if necessary, that Bosvile and Jentham were one and the same.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading EXIT MR CARGRIM Once informed of the welcome truth, Dr Pendle lost no time in having it verified by documents and extraneous evidence.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Also, as Bosvile, _alias_ Krant, _alias_ Jentham was said to be a gipsy on the authority of Miss Whichello, and as the information that Baltic was in the confidence of Mother Jael had trickled through Brace and Graham to the bishop, the last named considered it advisable that the ex-sailor should be informed of the actual truth.

on one occasion

From this reading EXIT MR CARGRIM Once informed of the welcome truth, Dr Pendle lost no time in having it verified by documents and extraneous evidence.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Now that Dr Pendle was personally satisfied of the legality of his marriage, he had no hesitation in acquainting Baltic with his life-history, particularly as the man could obtain from Mother Jael an assurance, in writing if necessary, that Bosvile and Jentham were one and the same.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading This was not the affair of hours, but of days, since it entailed a visit to St Chad's Church at Hampstead, and a rigorous examination of the original marriage and death certificates.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Now that Dr Pendle was personally satisfied of the legality of his marriage, he had no hesitation in acquainting Baltic with his life-history, particularly as the man could obtain from Mother Jael an assurance, in writing if necessary, that Bosvile and Jentham were one and the same.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading For the satisfaction of all parties concerned, it was indispensable that proof positive should be procured, and the matter settled beyond all doubt.

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From this reading EXIT MR CARGRIM Once informed of the welcome truth, Dr Pendle lost no time in having it verified by documents and extraneous evidence.

as yourself

From this reading Now that Dr Pendle was personally satisfied of the legality of his marriage, he had no hesitation in acquainting Baltic with his life-history, particularly as the man could obtain from Mother Jael an assurance, in writing if necessary, that Bosvile and Jentham were one and the same.

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

From this reading For the satisfaction of all parties concerned, it was indispensable that proof positive should be procured, and the matter settled beyond all doubt.

past form of “procure” — get by special effort

From this reading For the satisfaction of all parties concerned, it was indispensable that proof positive should be procured, and the matter settled beyond all doubt.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading For the satisfaction of all parties concerned, it was indispensable that proof positive should be procured, and the matter settled beyond all doubt.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading This was not the affair of hours, but of days, since it entailed a visit to St Chad's Church at Hampstead, and a rigorous examination of the original marriage and death certificates.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Also, as Bosvile, _alias_ Krant, _alias_ Jentham was said to be a gipsy on the authority of Miss Whichello, and as the information that Baltic was in the confidence of Mother Jael had trickled through Brace and Graham to the bishop, the last named considered it advisable that the ex-sailor should be informed of the actual truth.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Now that Dr Pendle was personally satisfied of the legality of his marriage, he had no hesitation in acquainting Baltic with his life-history, particularly as the man could obtain from Mother Jael an assurance, in writing if necessary, that Bosvile and Jentham were one and the same.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading For the satisfaction of all parties concerned, it was indispensable that proof positive should be procured, and the matter settled beyond all doubt.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Now that Dr Pendle was personally satisfied of the legality of his marriage, he had no hesitation in acquainting Baltic with his life-history, particularly as the man could obtain from Mother Jael an assurance, in writing if necessary, that Bosvile and Jentham were one and the same.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading For the satisfaction of all parties concerned, it was indispensable that proof positive should be procured, and the matter settled beyond all doubt.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Also, as Bosvile, _alias_ Krant, _alias_ Jentham was said to be a gipsy on the authority of Miss Whichello, and as the information that Baltic was in the confidence of Mother Jael had trickled through Brace and Graham to the bishop, the last named considered it advisable that the ex-sailor should be informed of the actual truth.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading This was not the affair of hours, but of days, since it entailed a visit to St Chad's Church at Hampstead, and a rigorous examination of the original marriage and death certificates.

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From this reading This was not the affair of hours, but of days, since it entailed a visit to St Chad's Church at Hampstead, and a rigorous examination of the original marriage and death certificates.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Also, as Bosvile, _alias_ Krant, _alias_ Jentham was said to be a gipsy on the authority of Miss Whichello, and as the information that Baltic was in the confidence of Mother Jael had trickled through Brace and Graham to the bishop, the last named considered it advisable that the ex-sailor should be informed of the actual truth.

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

From this reading EXIT MR CARGRIM Once informed of the welcome truth, Dr Pendle lost no time in having it verified by documents and extraneous evidence.

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

From this reading This was not the affair of hours, but of days, since it entailed a visit to St Chad's Church at Hampstead, and a rigorous examination of the original marriage and death certificates.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Also, as Bosvile, _alias_ Krant, _alias_ Jentham was said to be a gipsy on the authority of Miss Whichello, and as the information that Baltic was in the confidence of Mother Jael had trickled through Brace and Graham to the bishop, the last named considered it advisable that the ex-sailor should be informed of the actual truth.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading EXIT MR CARGRIM Once informed of the welcome truth, Dr Pendle lost no time in having it verified by documents and extraneous evidence.

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

From this reading This was not the affair of hours, but of days, since it entailed a visit to St Chad's Church at Hampstead, and a rigorous examination of the original marriage and death certificates.

past form of “trickle” — run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream

From this reading Also, as Bosvile, _alias_ Krant, _alias_ Jentham was said to be a gipsy on the authority of Miss Whichello, and as the information that Baltic was in the confidence of Mother Jael had trickled through Brace and Graham to the bishop, the last named considered it advisable that the ex-sailor should be informed of the actual truth.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading EXIT MR CARGRIM Once informed of the welcome truth, Dr Pendle lost no time in having it verified by documents and extraneous evidence.

proved to be true

From this reading EXIT MR CARGRIM Once informed of the welcome truth, Dr Pendle lost no time in having it verified by documents and extraneous evidence.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading This was not the affair of hours, but of days, since it entailed a visit to St Chad's Church at Hampstead, and a rigorous examination of the original marriage and death certificates.

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

From this reading This was not the affair of hours, but of days, since it entailed a visit to St Chad's Church at Hampstead, and a rigorous examination of the original marriage and death certificates.

accept gladly

From this reading EXIT MR CARGRIM Once informed of the welcome truth, Dr Pendle lost no time in having it verified by documents and extraneous evidence.

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

From this reading Now that Dr Pendle was personally satisfied of the legality of his marriage, he had no hesitation in acquainting Baltic with his life-history, particularly as the man could obtain from Mother Jael an assurance, in writing if necessary, that Bosvile and Jentham were one and the same.

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From this reading Also, as Bosvile, _alias_ Krant, _alias_ Jentham was said to be a gipsy on the authority of Miss Whichello, and as the information that Baltic was in the confidence of Mother Jael had trickled through Brace and Graham to the bishop, the last named considered it advisable that the ex-sailor should be informed of the actual truth.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Now that Dr Pendle was personally satisfied of the legality of his marriage, he had no hesitation in acquainting Baltic with his life-history, particularly as the man could obtain from Mother Jael an assurance, in writing if necessary, that Bosvile and Jentham were one and the same.

the act of creating written works

From this reading Now that Dr Pendle was personally satisfied of the legality of his marriage, he had no hesitation in acquainting Baltic with his life-history, particularly as the man could obtain from Mother Jael an assurance, in writing if necessary, that Bosvile and Jentham were one and the same.