Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading When taken down the body was found to have in its waistcoat pocket a duly attested codicil to the will already noted.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something

From this reading The nature of its provisions accounted for the manner in which it had been withheld, for had Mr. Brentshaw previously been made aware of the conditions under which he was to succeed to the Gilson estate he would indubitably have declined the responsibility.

with few mistakes

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

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

From this reading Briefly stated, the purport of the codicil was as follows:

established as genuine

From this reading When taken down the body was found to have in its waistcoat pocket a duly attested codicil to the will already noted.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading The nature of its provisions accounted for the manner in which it had been withheld, for had Mr. Brentshaw previously been made aware of the conditions under which he was to succeed to the Gilson estate he would indubitably have declined the responsibility.

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

From this reading In due season Mr. Brentshaw, somewhat touched, it may well be, by the empty compliment of the bequest, repaired to The Tree to pluck the fruit thereof.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

(law) a gift of personal property by will

From this reading In due season Mr. Brentshaw, somewhat touched, it may well be, by the empty compliment of the bequest, repaired to The Tree to pluck the fruit thereof.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading When taken down the body was found to have in its waistcoat pocket a duly attested codicil to the will already noted.

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From this reading In due season Mr. Brentshaw, somewhat touched, it may well be, by the empty compliment of the bequest, repaired to The Tree to pluck the fruit thereof.

for a short time

From this reading Briefly stated, the purport of the codicil was as follows:

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

a supplement to a will; a testamentary instrument intended to alter an already executed will

From this reading When taken down the body was found to have in its waistcoat pocket a duly attested codicil to the will already noted.

say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading In due season Mr. Brentshaw, somewhat touched, it may well be, by the empty compliment of the bequest, repaired to The Tree to pluck the fruit thereof.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading The nature of its provisions accounted for the manner in which it had been withheld, for had Mr. Brentshaw previously been made aware of the conditions under which he was to succeed to the Gilson estate he would indubitably have declined the responsibility.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

past form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading The nature of its provisions accounted for the manner in which it had been withheld, for had Mr. Brentshaw previously been made aware of the conditions under which he was to succeed to the Gilson estate he would indubitably have declined the responsibility.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading When taken down the body was found to have in its waistcoat pocket a duly attested codicil to the will already noted.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading In due season Mr. Brentshaw, somewhat touched, it may well be, by the empty compliment of the bequest, repaired to The Tree to pluck the fruit thereof.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading When taken down the body was found to have in its waistcoat pocket a duly attested codicil to the will already noted.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

make void or empty of contents

From this reading In due season Mr. Brentshaw, somewhat touched, it may well be, by the empty compliment of the bequest, repaired to The Tree to pluck the fruit thereof.

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

From this reading The nature of its provisions accounted for the manner in which it had been withheld, for had Mr. Brentshaw previously been made aware of the conditions under which he was to succeed to the Gilson estate he would indubitably have declined the responsibility.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Briefly stated, the purport of the codicil was as follows:

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The nature of its provisions accounted for the manner in which it had been withheld, for had Mr. Brentshaw previously been made aware of the conditions under which he was to succeed to the Gilson estate he would indubitably have declined the responsibility.

set up or found

From this reading When taken down the body was found to have in its waistcoat pocket a duly attested codicil to the will already noted.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading In due season Mr. Brentshaw, somewhat touched, it may well be, by the empty compliment of the bequest, repaired to The Tree to pluck the fruit thereof.

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

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

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

From this reading The nature of its provisions accounted for the manner in which it had been withheld, for had Mr. Brentshaw previously been made aware of the conditions under which he was to succeed to the Gilson estate he would indubitably have declined the responsibility.

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

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading When taken down the body was found to have in its waistcoat pocket a duly attested codicil to the will already noted.

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

From this reading The nature of its provisions accounted for the manner in which it had been withheld, for had Mr. Brentshaw previously been made aware of the conditions under which he was to succeed to the Gilson estate he would indubitably have declined the responsibility.

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

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

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

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

in a manner or to a degree that could not be doubted

From this reading The nature of its provisions accounted for the manner in which it had been withheld, for had Mr. Brentshaw previously been made aware of the conditions under which he was to succeed to the Gilson estate he would indubitably have declined the responsibility.

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

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In due season Mr. Brentshaw, somewhat touched, it may well be, by the empty compliment of the bequest, repaired to The Tree to pluck the fruit thereof.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The nature of its provisions accounted for the manner in which it had been withheld, for had Mr. Brentshaw previously been made aware of the conditions under which he was to succeed to the Gilson estate he would indubitably have declined the responsibility.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading In due season Mr. Brentshaw, somewhat touched, it may well be, by the empty compliment of the bequest, repaired to The Tree to pluck the fruit thereof.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

a form of address for a man

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The nature of its provisions accounted for the manner in which it had been withheld, for had Mr. Brentshaw previously been made aware of the conditions under which he was to succeed to the Gilson estate he would indubitably have declined the responsibility.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading When taken down the body was found to have in its waistcoat pocket a duly attested codicil to the will already noted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

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

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

pull or pull out sharply

From this reading In due season Mr. Brentshaw, somewhat touched, it may well be, by the empty compliment of the bequest, repaired to The Tree to pluck the fruit thereof.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading When taken down the body was found to have in its waistcoat pocket a duly attested codicil to the will already noted.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading The nature of its provisions accounted for the manner in which it had been withheld, for had Mr. Brentshaw previously been made aware of the conditions under which he was to succeed to the Gilson estate he would indubitably have declined the responsibility.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading The nature of its provisions accounted for the manner in which it had been withheld, for had Mr. Brentshaw previously been made aware of the conditions under which he was to succeed to the Gilson estate he would indubitably have declined the responsibility.

have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming

From this reading Briefly stated, the purport of the codicil was as follows:

past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading In due season Mr. Brentshaw, somewhat touched, it may well be, by the empty compliment of the bequest, repaired to The Tree to pluck the fruit thereof.

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

From this reading The nature of its provisions accounted for the manner in which it had been withheld, for had Mr. Brentshaw previously been made aware of the conditions under which he was to succeed to the Gilson estate he would indubitably have declined the responsibility.

express in words

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading In due season Mr. Brentshaw, somewhat touched, it may well be, by the empty compliment of the bequest, repaired to The Tree to pluck the fruit thereof.

a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

use slang or vulgar language

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

a thing, without saying which

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

to a small degree or extent

From this reading In due season Mr. Brentshaw, somewhat touched, it may well be, by the empty compliment of the bequest, repaired to The Tree to pluck the fruit thereof.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading Briefly stated, the purport of the codicil was as follows:

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

free from ambiguity

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

that is on a string

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading The nature of its provisions accounted for the manner in which it had been withheld, for had Mr. Brentshaw previously been made aware of the conditions under which he was to succeed to the Gilson estate he would indubitably have declined the responsibility.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading When taken down the body was found to have in its waistcoat pocket a duly attested codicil to the will already noted.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

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

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

in or at that place or location

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

of or concerning this or that

From this reading In due season Mr. Brentshaw, somewhat touched, it may well be, by the empty compliment of the bequest, repaired to The Tree to pluck the fruit thereof.

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

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

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

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

having come into contact

From this reading In due season Mr. Brentshaw, somewhat touched, it may well be, by the empty compliment of the bequest, repaired to The Tree to pluck the fruit thereof.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading In due season Mr. Brentshaw, somewhat touched, it may well be, by the empty compliment of the bequest, repaired to The Tree to pluck the fruit thereof.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The nature of its provisions accounted for the manner in which it had been withheld, for had Mr. Brentshaw previously been made aware of the conditions under which he was to succeed to the Gilson estate he would indubitably have declined the responsibility.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat

From this reading When taken down the body was found to have in its waistcoat pocket a duly attested codicil to the will already noted.

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

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading In due season Mr. Brentshaw, somewhat touched, it may well be, by the empty compliment of the bequest, repaired to The Tree to pluck the fruit thereof.

at the time that

From this reading When taken down the body was found to have in its waistcoat pocket a duly attested codicil to the will already noted.

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

From this reading So Mr. Gilson was--I was about to say "swung off," but I fear there has been already something too much of slang in this straightforward statement of facts; besides, the manner in which the law took its course is more accurately described in the terms employed by the judge in passing sentence: Mr. Gilson was "strung up."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading When taken down the body was found to have in its waistcoat pocket a duly attested codicil to the will already noted.

inflected form of “withhold” — hold back; refuse to hand over or share

From this reading The nature of its provisions accounted for the manner in which it had been withheld, for had Mr. Brentshaw previously been made aware of the conditions under which he was to succeed to the Gilson estate he would indubitably have declined the responsibility.

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

From this reading The nature of its provisions accounted for the manner in which it had been withheld, for had Mr. Brentshaw previously been made aware of the conditions under which he was to succeed to the Gilson estate he would indubitably have declined the responsibility.