Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

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

From this reading LOOKING FOR A WILL For three days the Colonel lay in the great drawing-room of the Crompton House, the blinds of which were closed, while knots of crape streamed from every door, and the servants talked together in low tones, sometimes of the dead man and sometimes of the future, wondering who would be master now of Crompton Place.

dwell

From this reading To Amy he paid great deference, telling the undertaker to ask what she liked and abide by her decisions.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He was very properly sad, with an unmistakable air of ownership as he went about the place, giving orders to the servants.

later than; following

From this reading He would not like to have had it known that within twenty-four hours after his uncle's death he had gone through every pigeon-hole and nook in the Colonel's safe and private drawers, and turned over every paper searching for a will, and when he found none, had congratulated himself that in all human probability he was the sole heir.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading He was very properly sad, with an unmistakable air of ownership as he went about the place, giving orders to the servants.

(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 would not like to have had it known that within twenty-four hours after his uncle's death he had gone through every pigeon-hole and nook in the Colonel's safe and private drawers, and turned over every paper searching for a will, and when he found none, had congratulated himself that in all human probability he was the sole heir.

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From this reading To Amy he paid great deference, telling the undertaker to ask what she liked and abide by her decisions.

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

From this reading He was very properly sad, with an unmistakable air of ownership as he went about the place, giving orders to the servants.

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

From this reading LOOKING FOR A WILL For three days the Colonel lay in the great drawing-room of the Crompton House, the blinds of which were closed, while knots of crape streamed from every door, and the servants talked together in low tones, sometimes of the dead man and sometimes of the future, wondering who would be master now of Crompton Place.

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

From this reading He was very properly sad, with an unmistakable air of ownership as he went about the place, giving orders to the servants.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading To Amy he paid great deference, telling the undertaker to ask what she liked and abide by her decisions.

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

From this reading LOOKING FOR A WILL For three days the Colonel lay in the great drawing-room of the Crompton House, the blinds of which were closed, while knots of crape streamed from every door, and the servants talked together in low tones, sometimes of the dead man and sometimes of the future, wondering who would be master now of Crompton Place.

plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading LOOKING FOR A WILL For three days the Colonel lay in the great drawing-room of the Crompton House, the blinds of which were closed, while knots of crape streamed from every door, and the servants talked together in low tones, sometimes of the dead man and sometimes of the future, wondering who would be master now of Crompton Place.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading To Amy he paid great deference, telling the undertaker to ask what she liked and abide by her decisions.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading LOOKING FOR A WILL For three days the Colonel lay in the great drawing-room of the Crompton House, the blinds of which were closed, while knots of crape streamed from every door, and the servants talked together in low tones, sometimes of the dead man and sometimes of the future, wondering who would be master now of Crompton Place.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading LOOKING FOR A WILL For three days the Colonel lay in the great drawing-room of the Crompton House, the blinds of which were closed, while knots of crape streamed from every door, and the servants talked together in low tones, sometimes of the dead man and sometimes of the future, wondering who would be master now of Crompton Place.

possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading He would not like to have had it known that within twenty-four hours after his uncle's death he had gone through every pigeon-hole and nook in the Colonel's safe and private drawers, and turned over every paper searching for a will, and when he found none, had congratulated himself that in all human probability he was the sole heir.

past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading He would not like to have had it known that within twenty-four hours after his uncle's death he had gone through every pigeon-hole and nook in the Colonel's safe and private drawers, and turned over every paper searching for a will, and when he found none, had congratulated himself that in all human probability he was the sole heir.

small very thin pancake

From this reading LOOKING FOR A WILL For three days the Colonel lay in the great drawing-room of the Crompton House, the blinds of which were closed, while knots of crape streamed from every door, and the servants talked together in low tones, sometimes of the dead man and sometimes of the future, wondering who would be master now of Crompton Place.

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From this reading LOOKING FOR A WILL For three days the Colonel lay in the great drawing-room of the Crompton House, the blinds of which were closed, while knots of crape streamed from every door, and the servants talked together in low tones, sometimes of the dead man and sometimes of the future, wondering who would be master now of Crompton Place.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading LOOKING FOR A WILL For three days the Colonel lay in the great drawing-room of the Crompton House, the blinds of which were closed, while knots of crape streamed from every door, and the servants talked together in low tones, sometimes of the dead man and sometimes of the future, wondering who would be master now of Crompton Place.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading LOOKING FOR A WILL For three days the Colonel lay in the great drawing-room of the Crompton House, the blinds of which were closed, while knots of crape streamed from every door, and the servants talked together in low tones, sometimes of the dead man and sometimes of the future, wondering who would be master now of Crompton Place.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading He would not like to have had it known that within twenty-four hours after his uncle's death he had gone through every pigeon-hole and nook in the Colonel's safe and private drawers, and turned over every paper searching for a will, and when he found none, had congratulated himself that in all human probability he was the sole heir.

plural of “decision” — the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading To Amy he paid great deference, telling the undertaker to ask what she liked and abide by her decisions.

a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

From this reading To Amy he paid great deference, telling the undertaker to ask what she liked and abide by her decisions.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading LOOKING FOR A WILL For three days the Colonel lay in the great drawing-room of the Crompton House, the blinds of which were closed, while knots of crape streamed from every door, and the servants talked together in low tones, sometimes of the dead man and sometimes of the future, wondering who would be master now of Crompton Place.

underpants worn by men

From this reading He would not like to have had it known that within twenty-four hours after his uncle's death he had gone through every pigeon-hole and nook in the Colonel's safe and private drawers, and turned over every paper searching for a will, and when he found none, had congratulated himself that in all human probability he was the sole heir.

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

From this reading LOOKING FOR A WILL For three days the Colonel lay in the great drawing-room of the Crompton House, the blinds of which were closed, while knots of crape streamed from every door, and the servants talked together in low tones, sometimes of the dead man and sometimes of the future, wondering who would be master now of Crompton Place.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading LOOKING FOR A WILL For three days the Colonel lay in the great drawing-room of the Crompton House, the blinds of which were closed, while knots of crape streamed from every door, and the servants talked together in low tones, sometimes of the dead man and sometimes of the future, wondering who would be master now of Crompton Place.

to or in any or all places

From this reading Speculation on this point was rife everywhere, and on no one had it a stronger hold than on Howard himself.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading LOOKING FOR A WILL For three days the Colonel lay in the great drawing-room of the Crompton House, the blinds of which were closed, while knots of crape streamed from every door, and the servants talked together in low tones, sometimes of the dead man and sometimes of the future, wondering who would be master now of Crompton Place.

set up or found

From this reading He would not like to have had it known that within twenty-four hours after his uncle's death he had gone through every pigeon-hole and nook in the Colonel's safe and private drawers, and turned over every paper searching for a will, and when he found none, had congratulated himself that in all human probability he was the sole heir.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading LOOKING FOR A WILL For three days the Colonel lay in the great drawing-room of the Crompton House, the blinds of which were closed, while knots of crape streamed from every door, and the servants talked together in low tones, sometimes of the dead man and sometimes of the future, wondering who would be master now of Crompton Place.

yet to be or coming

From this reading LOOKING FOR A WILL For three days the Colonel lay in the great drawing-room of the Crompton House, the blinds of which were closed, while knots of crape streamed from every door, and the servants talked together in low tones, sometimes of the dead man and sometimes of the future, wondering who would be master now of Crompton Place.

the act of giving

From this reading He was very properly sad, with an unmistakable air of ownership as he went about the place, giving orders to the servants.

destroyed or killed

From this reading He would not like to have had it known that within twenty-four hours after his uncle's death he had gone through every pigeon-hole and nook in the Colonel's safe and private drawers, and turned over every paper searching for a will, and when he found none, had congratulated himself that in all human probability he was the sole heir.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading LOOKING FOR A WILL For three days the Colonel lay in the great drawing-room of the Crompton House, the blinds of which were closed, while knots of crape streamed from every door, and the servants talked together in low tones, sometimes of the dead man and sometimes of the future, wondering who would be master now of Crompton Place.

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

From this reading Speculation on this point was rife everywhere, and on no one had it a stronger hold than on Howard himself.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He would not like to have had it known that within twenty-four hours after his uncle's death he had gone through every pigeon-hole and nook in the Colonel's safe and private drawers, and turned over every paper searching for a will, and when he found none, had congratulated himself that in all human probability he was the sole heir.

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

From this reading He would not like to have had it known that within twenty-four hours after his uncle's death he had gone through every pigeon-hole and nook in the Colonel's safe and private drawers, and turned over every paper searching for a will, and when he found none, had congratulated himself that in all human probability he was the sole heir.

A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.

From this reading He would not like to have had it known that within twenty-four hours after his uncle's death he had gone through every pigeon-hole and nook in the Colonel's safe and private drawers, and turned over every paper searching for a will, and when he found none, had congratulated himself that in all human probability he was the sole heir.

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

From this reading To Amy he paid great deference, telling the undertaker to ask what she liked and abide by her decisions.

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

From this reading Speculation on this point was rife everywhere, and on no one had it a stronger hold than on Howard himself.

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

From this reading He would not like to have had it known that within twenty-four hours after his uncle's death he had gone through every pigeon-hole and nook in the Colonel's safe and private drawers, and turned over every paper searching for a will, and when he found none, had congratulated himself that in all human probability he was the sole heir.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Speculation on this point was rife everywhere, and on no one had it a stronger hold than on Howard himself.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading He would not like to have had it known that within twenty-four hours after his uncle's death he had gone through every pigeon-hole and nook in the Colonel's safe and private drawers, and turned over every paper searching for a will, and when he found none, had congratulated himself that in all human probability he was the sole heir.

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

From this reading LOOKING FOR A WILL For three days the Colonel lay in the great drawing-room of the Crompton House, the blinds of which were closed, while knots of crape streamed from every door, and the servants talked together in low tones, sometimes of the dead man and sometimes of the future, wondering who would be master now of Crompton Place.

English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)

From this reading Speculation on this point was rife everywhere, and on no one had it a stronger hold than on Howard himself.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading He would not like to have had it known that within twenty-four hours after his uncle's death he had gone through every pigeon-hole and nook in the Colonel's safe and private drawers, and turned over every paper searching for a will, and when he found none, had congratulated himself that in all human probability he was the sole heir.

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

From this reading LOOKING FOR A WILL For three days the Colonel lay in the great drawing-room of the Crompton House, the blinds of which were closed, while knots of crape streamed from every door, and the servants talked together in low tones, sometimes of the dead man and sometimes of the future, wondering who would be master now of Crompton Place.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Speculation on this point was rife everywhere, and on no one had it a stronger hold than on Howard himself.

plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading LOOKING FOR A WILL For three days the Colonel lay in the great drawing-room of the Crompton House, the blinds of which were closed, while knots of crape streamed from every door, and the servants talked together in low tones, sometimes of the dead man and sometimes of the future, wondering who would be master now of Crompton Place.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading He would not like to have had it known that within twenty-four hours after his uncle's death he had gone through every pigeon-hole and nook in the Colonel's safe and private drawers, and turned over every paper searching for a will, and when he found none, had congratulated himself that in all human probability he was the sole heir.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading LOOKING FOR A WILL For three days the Colonel lay in the great drawing-room of the Crompton House, the blinds of which were closed, while knots of crape streamed from every door, and the servants talked together in low tones, sometimes of the dead man and sometimes of the future, wondering who would be master now of Crompton Place.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He would not like to have had it known that within twenty-four hours after his uncle's death he had gone through every pigeon-hole and nook in the Colonel's safe and private drawers, and turned over every paper searching for a will, and when he found none, had congratulated himself that in all human probability he was the sole heir.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading To Amy he paid great deference, telling the undertaker to ask what she liked and abide by her decisions.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading LOOKING FOR A WILL For three days the Colonel lay in the great drawing-room of the Crompton House, the blinds of which were closed, while knots of crape streamed from every door, and the servants talked together in low tones, sometimes of the dead man and sometimes of the future, wondering who would be master now of Crompton Place.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading LOOKING FOR A WILL For three days the Colonel lay in the great drawing-room of the Crompton House, the blinds of which were closed, while knots of crape streamed from every door, and the servants talked together in low tones, sometimes of the dead man and sometimes of the future, wondering who would be master now of Crompton Place.

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

From this reading LOOKING FOR A WILL For three days the Colonel lay in the great drawing-room of the Crompton House, the blinds of which were closed, while knots of crape streamed from every door, and the servants talked together in low tones, sometimes of the dead man and sometimes of the future, wondering who would be master now of Crompton Place.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading LOOKING FOR A WILL For three days the Colonel lay in the great drawing-room of the Crompton House, the blinds of which were closed, while knots of crape streamed from every door, and the servants talked together in low tones, sometimes of the dead man and sometimes of the future, wondering who would be master now of Crompton Place.

not any; not one

From this reading Speculation on this point was rife everywhere, and on no one had it a stronger hold than on Howard himself.

not one, and not any

From this reading He would not like to have had it known that within twenty-four hours after his uncle's death he had gone through every pigeon-hole and nook in the Colonel's safe and private drawers, and turned over every paper searching for a will, and when he found none, had congratulated himself that in all human probability he was the sole heir.

a sheltered and secluded place

From this reading He would not like to have had it known that within twenty-four hours after his uncle's death he had gone through every pigeon-hole and nook in the Colonel's safe and private drawers, and turned over every paper searching for a will, and when he found none, had congratulated himself that in all human probability he was the sole heir.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He would not like to have had it known that within twenty-four hours after his uncle's death he had gone through every pigeon-hole and nook in the Colonel's safe and private drawers, and turned over every paper searching for a will, and when he found none, had congratulated himself that in all human probability he was the sole heir.

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

From this reading LOOKING FOR A WILL For three days the Colonel lay in the great drawing-room of the Crompton House, the blinds of which were closed, while knots of crape streamed from every door, and the servants talked together in low tones, sometimes of the dead man and sometimes of the future, wondering who would be master now of Crompton Place.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LOOKING FOR A WILL For three days the Colonel lay in the great drawing-room of the Crompton House, the blinds of which were closed, while knots of crape streamed from every door, and the servants talked together in low tones, sometimes of the dead man and sometimes of the future, wondering who would be master now of Crompton Place.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Speculation on this point was rife everywhere, and on no one had it a stronger hold than on Howard himself.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Speculation on this point was rife everywhere, and on no one had it a stronger hold than on Howard himself.

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

From this reading He was very properly sad, with an unmistakable air of ownership as he went about the place, giving orders to the servants.

above and across; more than

From this reading He would not like to have had it known that within twenty-four hours after his uncle's death he had gone through every pigeon-hole and nook in the Colonel's safe and private drawers, and turned over every paper searching for a will, and when he found none, had congratulated himself that in all human probability he was the sole heir.

the relation of an owner to the thing possessed; possession with the right to transfer possession to others

From this reading He was very properly sad, with an unmistakable air of ownership as he went about the place, giving orders to the servants.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading To Amy he paid great deference, telling the undertaker to ask what she liked and abide by her decisions.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading He would not like to have had it known that within twenty-four hours after his uncle's death he had gone through every pigeon-hole and nook in the Colonel's safe and private drawers, and turned over every paper searching for a will, and when he found none, had congratulated himself that in all human probability he was the sole heir.

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From this reading He would not like to have had it known that within twenty-four hours after his uncle's death he had gone through every pigeon-hole and nook in the Colonel's safe and private drawers, and turned over every paper searching for a will, and when he found none, had congratulated himself that in all human probability he was the sole heir.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading LOOKING FOR A WILL For three days the Colonel lay in the great drawing-room of the Crompton House, the blinds of which were closed, while knots of crape streamed from every door, and the servants talked together in low tones, sometimes of the dead man and sometimes of the future, wondering who would be master now of Crompton Place.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Speculation on this point was rife everywhere, and on no one had it a stronger hold than on Howard himself.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading He would not like to have had it known that within twenty-four hours after his uncle's death he had gone through every pigeon-hole and nook in the Colonel's safe and private drawers, and turned over every paper searching for a will, and when he found none, had congratulated himself that in all human probability he was the sole heir.

a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible

From this reading He would not like to have had it known that within twenty-four hours after his uncle's death he had gone through every pigeon-hole and nook in the Colonel's safe and private drawers, and turned over every paper searching for a will, and when he found none, had congratulated himself that in all human probability he was the sole heir.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading He was very properly sad, with an unmistakable air of ownership as he went about the place, giving orders to the servants.

most frequent or common

From this reading Speculation on this point was rife everywhere, and on no one had it a stronger hold than on Howard himself.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading He was very properly sad, with an unmistakable air of ownership as he went about the place, giving orders to the servants.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading He would not like to have had it known that within twenty-four hours after his uncle's death he had gone through every pigeon-hole and nook in the Colonel's safe and private drawers, and turned over every paper searching for a will, and when he found none, had congratulated himself that in all human probability he was the sole heir.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading He would not like to have had it known that within twenty-four hours after his uncle's death he had gone through every pigeon-hole and nook in the Colonel's safe and private drawers, and turned over every paper searching for a will, and when he found none, had congratulated himself that in all human probability he was the sole heir.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading LOOKING FOR A WILL For three days the Colonel lay in the great drawing-room of the Crompton House, the blinds of which were closed, while knots of crape streamed from every door, and the servants talked together in low tones, sometimes of the dead man and sometimes of the future, wondering who would be master now of Crompton Place.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading To Amy he paid great deference, telling the undertaker to ask what she liked and abide by her decisions.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading He would not like to have had it known that within twenty-four hours after his uncle's death he had gone through every pigeon-hole and nook in the Colonel's safe and private drawers, and turned over every paper searching for a will, and when he found none, had congratulated himself that in all human probability he was the sole heir.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading LOOKING FOR A WILL For three days the Colonel lay in the great drawing-room of the Crompton House, the blinds of which were closed, while knots of crape streamed from every door, and the servants talked together in low tones, sometimes of the dead man and sometimes of the future, wondering who would be master now of Crompton Place.

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading Speculation on this point was rife everywhere, and on no one had it a stronger hold than on Howard himself.

past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind

From this reading LOOKING FOR A WILL For three days the Colonel lay in the great drawing-room of the Crompton House, the blinds of which were closed, while knots of crape streamed from every door, and the servants talked together in low tones, sometimes of the dead man and sometimes of the future, wondering who would be master now of Crompton Place.

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Speculation on this point was rife everywhere, and on no one had it a stronger hold than on Howard himself.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading LOOKING FOR A WILL For three days the Colonel lay in the great drawing-room of the Crompton House, the blinds of which were closed, while knots of crape streamed from every door, and the servants talked together in low tones, sometimes of the dead man and sometimes of the future, wondering who would be master now of Crompton Place.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading To Amy he paid great deference, telling the undertaker to ask what she liked and abide by her decisions.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Speculation on this point was rife everywhere, and on no one had it a stronger hold than on Howard himself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He would not like to have had it known that within twenty-four hours after his uncle's death he had gone through every pigeon-hole and nook in the Colonel's safe and private drawers, and turned over every paper searching for a will, and when he found none, had congratulated himself that in all human probability he was the sole heir.

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

From this reading LOOKING FOR A WILL For three days the Colonel lay in the great drawing-room of the Crompton House, the blinds of which were closed, while knots of crape streamed from every door, and the servants talked together in low tones, sometimes of the dead man and sometimes of the future, wondering who would be master now of Crompton Place.

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

From this reading Speculation on this point was rife everywhere, and on no one had it a stronger hold than on Howard himself.

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

From this reading LOOKING FOR A WILL For three days the Colonel lay in the great drawing-room of the Crompton House, the blinds of which were closed, while knots of crape streamed from every door, and the servants talked together in low tones, sometimes of the dead man and sometimes of the future, wondering who would be master now of Crompton Place.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He would not like to have had it known that within twenty-four hours after his uncle's death he had gone through every pigeon-hole and nook in the Colonel's safe and private drawers, and turned over every paper searching for a will, and when he found none, had congratulated himself that in all human probability he was the sole heir.

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

From this reading He would not like to have had it known that within twenty-four hours after his uncle's death he had gone through every pigeon-hole and nook in the Colonel's safe and private drawers, and turned over every paper searching for a will, and when he found none, had congratulated himself that in all human probability he was the sole heir.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading LOOKING FOR A WILL For three days the Colonel lay in the great drawing-room of the Crompton House, the blinds of which were closed, while knots of crape streamed from every door, and the servants talked together in low tones, sometimes of the dead man and sometimes of the future, wondering who would be master now of Crompton Place.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading LOOKING FOR A WILL For three days the Colonel lay in the great drawing-room of the Crompton House, the blinds of which were closed, while knots of crape streamed from every door, and the servants talked together in low tones, sometimes of the dead man and sometimes of the future, wondering who would be master now of Crompton Place.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading He would not like to have had it known that within twenty-four hours after his uncle's death he had gone through every pigeon-hole and nook in the Colonel's safe and private drawers, and turned over every paper searching for a will, and when he found none, had congratulated himself that in all human probability he was the sole heir.

being four more than twenty

From this reading He would not like to have had it known that within twenty-four hours after his uncle's death he had gone through every pigeon-hole and nook in the Colonel's safe and private drawers, and turned over every paper searching for a will, and when he found none, had congratulated himself that in all human probability he was the sole heir.

possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading He would not like to have had it known that within twenty-four hours after his uncle's death he had gone through every pigeon-hole and nook in the Colonel's safe and private drawers, and turned over every paper searching for a will, and when he found none, had congratulated himself that in all human probability he was the sole heir.

one whose business is the management of funerals

From this reading To Amy he paid great deference, telling the undertaker to ask what she liked and abide by her decisions.

clearly evident to the mind

From this reading He was very properly sad, with an unmistakable air of ownership as he went about the place, giving orders to the servants.

precisely as stated

From this reading He was very properly sad, with an unmistakable air of ownership as he went about the place, giving orders to the servants.

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

From this reading Speculation on this point was rife everywhere, and on no one had it a stronger hold than on Howard himself.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He was very properly sad, with an unmistakable air of ownership as he went about the place, giving orders to the servants.

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

From this reading LOOKING FOR A WILL For three days the Colonel lay in the great drawing-room of the Crompton House, the blinds of which were closed, while knots of crape streamed from every door, and the servants talked together in low tones, sometimes of the dead man and sometimes of the future, wondering who would be master now of Crompton Place.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading To Amy he paid great deference, telling the undertaker to ask what she liked and abide by her decisions.

at the time that

From this reading He would not like to have had it known that within twenty-four hours after his uncle's death he had gone through every pigeon-hole and nook in the Colonel's safe and private drawers, and turned over every paper searching for a will, and when he found none, had congratulated himself that in all human probability he was the sole heir.

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

From this reading LOOKING FOR A WILL For three days the Colonel lay in the great drawing-room of the Crompton House, the blinds of which were closed, while knots of crape streamed from every door, and the servants talked together in low tones, sometimes of the dead man and sometimes of the future, wondering who would be master now of Crompton Place.

during the time that

From this reading LOOKING FOR A WILL For three days the Colonel lay in the great drawing-room of the Crompton House, the blinds of which were closed, while knots of crape streamed from every door, and the servants talked together in low tones, sometimes of the dead man and sometimes of the future, wondering who would be master now of Crompton Place.

which person or people

From this reading LOOKING FOR A WILL For three days the Colonel lay in the great drawing-room of the Crompton House, the blinds of which were closed, while knots of crape streamed from every door, and the servants talked together in low tones, sometimes of the dead man and sometimes of the future, wondering who would be master now of Crompton Place.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading LOOKING FOR A WILL For three days the Colonel lay in the great drawing-room of the Crompton House, the blinds of which were closed, while knots of crape streamed from every door, and the servants talked together in low tones, sometimes of the dead man and sometimes of the future, wondering who would be master now of Crompton Place.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was very properly sad, with an unmistakable air of ownership as he went about the place, giving orders to the servants.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading He would not like to have had it known that within twenty-four hours after his uncle's death he had gone through every pigeon-hole and nook in the Colonel's safe and private drawers, and turned over every paper searching for a will, and when he found none, had congratulated himself that in all human probability he was the sole heir.

showing curiosity

From this reading LOOKING FOR A WILL For three days the Colonel lay in the great drawing-room of the Crompton House, the blinds of which were closed, while knots of crape streamed from every door, and the servants talked together in low tones, sometimes of the dead man and sometimes of the future, wondering who would be master now of Crompton Place.

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

From this reading LOOKING FOR A WILL For three days the Colonel lay in the great drawing-room of the Crompton House, the blinds of which were closed, while knots of crape streamed from every door, and the servants talked together in low tones, sometimes of the dead man and sometimes of the future, wondering who would be master now of Crompton Place.