Chapter XIX

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

From this reading It was rumoured that the rector had had a nervous breakdown; at any rate it appeared impossible to get him up to town and documents requiring his signature had to be sent to Wexbridge Rectory by special messenger.

the quality of being advisable

From this reading Steadman was cogitating over this fact in some annoyance and deliberating the advisability of applying for the appointment of another executor, when he heard the sound of a taxi stopping before the door, and looking up he saw Inspector Furnival getting out.

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

From this reading It was rumoured that the rector had had a nervous breakdown; at any rate it appeared impossible to get him up to town and documents requiring his signature had to be sent to Wexbridge Rectory by special messenger.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading Steadman was cogitating over this fact in some annoyance and deliberating the advisability of applying for the appointment of another executor, when he heard the sound of a taxi stopping before the door, and looking up he saw Inspector Furnival getting out.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Steadman was cogitating over this fact in some annoyance and deliberating the advisability of applying for the appointment of another executor, when he heard the sound of a taxi stopping before the door, and looking up he saw Inspector Furnival getting out.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was rumoured that the rector had had a nervous breakdown; at any rate it appeared impossible to get him up to town and documents requiring his signature had to be sent to Wexbridge Rectory by special messenger.

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

From this reading It was rumoured that the rector had had a nervous breakdown; at any rate it appeared impossible to get him up to town and documents requiring his signature had to be sent to Wexbridge Rectory by special messenger.

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

From this reading Steadman was cogitating over this fact in some annoyance and deliberating the advisability of applying for the appointment of another executor, when he heard the sound of a taxi stopping before the door, and looking up he saw Inspector Furnival getting out.

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading Steadman was cogitating over this fact in some annoyance and deliberating the advisability of applying for the appointment of another executor, when he heard the sound of a taxi stopping before the door, and looking up he saw Inspector Furnival getting out.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading John Steadman was hard at work in Luke Bechcombe's study.

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

From this reading It was rumoured that the rector had had a nervous breakdown; at any rate it appeared impossible to get him up to town and documents requiring his signature had to be sent to Wexbridge Rectory by special messenger.

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From this reading John Steadman was hard at work in Luke Bechcombe's study.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Steadman was cogitating over this fact in some annoyance and deliberating the advisability of applying for the appointment of another executor, when he heard the sound of a taxi stopping before the door, and looking up he saw Inspector Furnival getting out.

the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue

From this reading It was rumoured that the rector had had a nervous breakdown; at any rate it appeared impossible to get him up to town and documents requiring his signature had to be sent to Wexbridge Rectory by special messenger.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was rumoured that the rector had had a nervous breakdown; at any rate it appeared impossible to get him up to town and documents requiring his signature had to be sent to Wexbridge Rectory by special messenger.

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From this reading He was finding his co-executor, the Rev. James Collyer, of very little use.

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

From this reading Steadman was cogitating over this fact in some annoyance and deliberating the advisability of applying for the appointment of another executor, when he heard the sound of a taxi stopping before the door, and looking up he saw Inspector Furnival getting out.

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

From this reading He was finding his co-executor, the Rev. James Collyer, of very little use.

-ing form of “deliberate” — think about carefully; weigh

From this reading Steadman was cogitating over this fact in some annoyance and deliberating the advisability of applying for the appointment of another executor, when he heard the sound of a taxi stopping before the door, and looking up he saw Inspector Furnival getting out.

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

From this reading It was rumoured that the rector had had a nervous breakdown; at any rate it appeared impossible to get him up to town and documents requiring his signature had to be sent to Wexbridge Rectory by special messenger.

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

From this reading Steadman was cogitating over this fact in some annoyance and deliberating the advisability of applying for the appointment of another executor, when he heard the sound of a taxi stopping before the door, and looking up he saw Inspector Furnival getting out.

a person appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of the will

From this reading Steadman was cogitating over this fact in some annoyance and deliberating the advisability of applying for the appointment of another executor, when he heard the sound of a taxi stopping before the door, and looking up he saw Inspector Furnival getting out.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Steadman was cogitating over this fact in some annoyance and deliberating the advisability of applying for the appointment of another executor, when he heard the sound of a taxi stopping before the door, and looking up he saw Inspector Furnival getting out.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading He was finding his co-executor, the Rev. James Collyer, of very little use.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Steadman was cogitating over this fact in some annoyance and deliberating the advisability of applying for the appointment of another executor, when he heard the sound of a taxi stopping before the door, and looking up he saw Inspector Furnival getting out.

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

From this reading Steadman was cogitating over this fact in some annoyance and deliberating the advisability of applying for the appointment of another executor, when he heard the sound of a taxi stopping before the door, and looking up he saw Inspector Furnival getting out.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading It was rumoured that the rector had had a nervous breakdown; at any rate it appeared impossible to get him up to town and documents requiring his signature had to be sent to Wexbridge Rectory by special messenger.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Steadman was cogitating over this fact in some annoyance and deliberating the advisability of applying for the appointment of another executor, when he heard the sound of a taxi stopping before the door, and looking up he saw Inspector Furnival getting out.

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

From this reading It was rumoured that the rector had had a nervous breakdown; at any rate it appeared impossible to get him up to town and documents requiring his signature had to be sent to Wexbridge Rectory by special messenger.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading He went into the hall to meet him.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading John Steadman was hard at work in Luke Bechcombe's study.

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

From this reading He was finding his co-executor, the Rev. James Collyer, of very little use.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Steadman was cogitating over this fact in some annoyance and deliberating the advisability of applying for the appointment of another executor, when he heard the sound of a taxi stopping before the door, and looking up he saw Inspector Furnival getting out.

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

From this reading It was rumoured that the rector had had a nervous breakdown; at any rate it appeared impossible to get him up to town and documents requiring his signature had to be sent to Wexbridge Rectory by special messenger.

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

From this reading He was finding his co-executor, the Rev. James Collyer, of very little use.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading It was rumoured that the rector had had a nervous breakdown; at any rate it appeared impossible to get him up to town and documents requiring his signature had to be sent to Wexbridge Rectory by special messenger.

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

From this reading John Steadman was hard at work in Luke Bechcombe's study.

a high ranking police officer

From this reading Steadman was cogitating over this fact in some annoyance and deliberating the advisability of applying for the appointment of another executor, when he heard the sound of a taxi stopping before the door, and looking up he saw Inspector Furnival getting out.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He went into the hall to meet him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was rumoured that the rector had had a nervous breakdown; at any rate it appeared impossible to get him up to town and documents requiring his signature had to be sent to Wexbridge Rectory by special messenger.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading He was finding his co-executor, the Rev. James Collyer, of very little use.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading John Steadman was hard at work in Luke Bechcombe's study.

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

From this reading He was finding his co-executor, the Rev. James Collyer, of very little use.

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

From this reading Steadman was cogitating over this fact in some annoyance and deliberating the advisability of applying for the appointment of another executor, when he heard the sound of a taxi stopping before the door, and looking up he saw Inspector Furnival getting out.

(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel

From this reading John Steadman was hard at work in Luke Bechcombe's study.

come together

From this reading He went into the hall to meet him.

a person who carries a message

From this reading It was rumoured that the rector had had a nervous breakdown; at any rate it appeared impossible to get him up to town and documents requiring his signature had to be sent to Wexbridge Rectory by special messenger.

easily agitated

From this reading It was rumoured that the rector had had a nervous breakdown; at any rate it appeared impossible to get him up to town and documents requiring his signature had to be sent to Wexbridge Rectory by special messenger.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was finding his co-executor, the Rev. James Collyer, of very little use.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Steadman was cogitating over this fact in some annoyance and deliberating the advisability of applying for the appointment of another executor, when he heard the sound of a taxi stopping before the door, and looking up he saw Inspector Furnival getting out.

above and across; more than

From this reading Steadman was cogitating over this fact in some annoyance and deliberating the advisability of applying for the appointment of another executor, when he heard the sound of a taxi stopping before the door, and looking up he saw Inspector Furnival getting out.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading It was rumoured that the rector had had a nervous breakdown; at any rate it appeared impossible to get him up to town and documents requiring his signature had to be sent to Wexbridge Rectory by special messenger.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading It was rumoured that the rector had had a nervous breakdown; at any rate it appeared impossible to get him up to town and documents requiring his signature had to be sent to Wexbridge Rectory by special messenger.

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

From this reading It was rumoured that the rector had had a nervous breakdown; at any rate it appeared impossible to get him up to town and documents requiring his signature had to be sent to Wexbridge Rectory by special messenger.

-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading It was rumoured that the rector had had a nervous breakdown; at any rate it appeared impossible to get him up to town and documents requiring his signature had to be sent to Wexbridge Rectory by special messenger.

increase the number of rotations per minute

From this reading He was finding his co-executor, the Rev. James Collyer, of very little use.

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From this reading It was rumoured that the rector had had a nervous breakdown; at any rate it appeared impossible to get him up to town and documents requiring his signature had to be sent to Wexbridge Rectory by special messenger.

cut with a saw

From this reading Steadman was cogitating over this fact in some annoyance and deliberating the advisability of applying for the appointment of another executor, when he heard the sound of a taxi stopping before the door, and looking up he saw Inspector Furnival getting out.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading It was rumoured that the rector had had a nervous breakdown; at any rate it appeared impossible to get him up to town and documents requiring his signature had to be sent to Wexbridge Rectory by special messenger.

your name written in your own handwriting

From this reading It was rumoured that the rector had had a nervous breakdown; at any rate it appeared impossible to get him up to town and documents requiring his signature had to be sent to Wexbridge Rectory by special messenger.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Steadman was cogitating over this fact in some annoyance and deliberating the advisability of applying for the appointment of another executor, when he heard the sound of a taxi stopping before the door, and looking up he saw Inspector Furnival getting out.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Steadman was cogitating over this fact in some annoyance and deliberating the advisability of applying for the appointment of another executor, when he heard the sound of a taxi stopping before the door, and looking up he saw Inspector Furnival getting out.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading It was rumoured that the rector had had a nervous breakdown; at any rate it appeared impossible to get him up to town and documents requiring his signature had to be sent to Wexbridge Rectory by special messenger.

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

From this reading John Steadman was hard at work in Luke Bechcombe's study.

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading Steadman was cogitating over this fact in some annoyance and deliberating the advisability of applying for the appointment of another executor, when he heard the sound of a taxi stopping before the door, and looking up he saw Inspector Furnival getting out.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading John Steadman was hard at work in Luke Bechcombe's study.

travel slowly

From this reading Steadman was cogitating over this fact in some annoyance and deliberating the advisability of applying for the appointment of another executor, when he heard the sound of a taxi stopping before the door, and looking up he saw Inspector Furnival getting out.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was rumoured that the rector had had a nervous breakdown; at any rate it appeared impossible to get him up to town and documents requiring his signature had to be sent to Wexbridge Rectory by special messenger.

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

From this reading He was finding his co-executor, the Rev. James Collyer, of very little use.

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

From this reading Steadman was cogitating over this fact in some annoyance and deliberating the advisability of applying for the appointment of another executor, when he heard the sound of a taxi stopping before the door, and looking up he saw Inspector Furnival getting out.

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

From this reading It was rumoured that the rector had had a nervous breakdown; at any rate it appeared impossible to get him up to town and documents requiring his signature had to be sent to Wexbridge Rectory by special messenger.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading It was rumoured that the rector had had a nervous breakdown; at any rate it appeared impossible to get him up to town and documents requiring his signature had to be sent to Wexbridge Rectory by special messenger.

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

From this reading It was rumoured that the rector had had a nervous breakdown; at any rate it appeared impossible to get him up to town and documents requiring his signature had to be sent to Wexbridge Rectory by special messenger.

the act of using

From this reading He was finding his co-executor, the Rev. James Collyer, of very little use.

precisely as stated

From this reading He was finding his co-executor, the Rev. James Collyer, of very little use.

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

From this reading John Steadman was hard at work in Luke Bechcombe's study.

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

From this reading He went into the hall to meet him.

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From this reading It was rumoured that the rector had had a nervous breakdown; at any rate it appeared impossible to get him up to town and documents requiring his signature had to be sent to Wexbridge Rectory by special messenger.

at the time that

From this reading Steadman was cogitating over this fact in some annoyance and deliberating the advisability of applying for the appointment of another executor, when he heard the sound of a taxi stopping before the door, and looking up he saw Inspector Furnival getting out.

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

From this reading John Steadman was hard at work in Luke Bechcombe's study.