Chapter XXXVI · A Memory of the Past

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

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

a defendant in a criminal proceeding

From this reading When this ex-lawyer, ex-convict, and constant blackguard heard himself accused of the crime, he slipped out of the court and vanished before he could be arrested, knowing that he could make no defence.

containing or expressing accusation

From this reading So it was Dombrain, after all, who had committed this crime, and, by accusing Mrs. Belswin of the murder, placed her life in jeopardy, in order both to revenge and save himself.

later than; following

From this reading So it was Dombrain, after all, who had committed this crime, and, by accusing Mrs. Belswin of the murder, placed her life in jeopardy, in order both to revenge and save himself.

(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 "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

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

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

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

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

past form of “arrest” — take into custody

From this reading When this ex-lawyer, ex-convict, and constant blackguard heard himself accused of the crime, he slipped out of the court and vanished before he could be arrested, knowing that he could make no defence.

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

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

From this reading Had it not been for the unexpected evidence of Samson Belk, without doubt the unhappy woman would have been found guilty, and suffered in the place of the astute Mr. Dombrain.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

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

From this reading When this ex-lawyer, ex-convict, and constant blackguard heard himself accused of the crime, he slipped out of the court and vanished before he could be arrested, knowing that he could make no defence.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Had it not been for the unexpected evidence of Samson Belk, without doubt the unhappy woman would have been found guilty, and suffered in the place of the astute Mr. Dombrain.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading When this ex-lawyer, ex-convict, and constant blackguard heard himself accused of the crime, he slipped out of the court and vanished before he could be arrested, knowing that he could make no defence.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Part of his evidence was true, for he had been in the drawing-room, he had seen Mrs. Belswin enter the study, but here his truth ceased and his lies began.

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

From this reading Had it not been for the unexpected evidence of Samson Belk, without doubt the unhappy woman would have been found guilty, and suffered in the place of the astute Mr. Dombrain.

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

From this reading So it was Dombrain, after all, who had committed this crime, and, by accusing Mrs. Belswin of the murder, placed her life in jeopardy, in order both to revenge and save himself.

subject to laughter or ridicule

From this reading When this ex-lawyer, ex-convict, and constant blackguard heard himself accused of the crime, he slipped out of the court and vanished before he could be arrested, knowing that he could make no defence.

the two together, not just one

From this reading So it was Dombrain, after all, who had committed this crime, and, by accusing Mrs. Belswin of the murder, placed her life in jeopardy, in order both to revenge and save himself.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading So it was Dombrain, after all, who had committed this crime, and, by accusing Mrs. Belswin of the murder, placed her life in jeopardy, in order both to revenge and save himself.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Part of his evidence was true, for he had been in the drawing-room, he had seen Mrs. Belswin enter the study, but here his truth ceased and his lies began.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading So it was Dombrain, after all, who had committed this crime, and, by accusing Mrs. Belswin of the murder, placed her life in jeopardy, in order both to revenge and save himself.

unvarying in nature

From this reading When this ex-lawyer, ex-convict, and constant blackguard heard himself accused of the crime, he slipped out of the court and vanished before he could be arrested, knowing that he could make no defence.

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

From this reading When this ex-lawyer, ex-convict, and constant blackguard heard himself accused of the crime, he slipped out of the court and vanished before he could be arrested, knowing that he could make no defence.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading When this ex-lawyer, ex-convict, and constant blackguard heard himself accused of the crime, he slipped out of the court and vanished before he could be arrested, knowing that he could make no defence.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading So it was Dombrain, after all, who had committed this crime, and, by accusing Mrs. Belswin of the murder, placed her life in jeopardy, in order both to revenge and save himself.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

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

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading When this ex-lawyer, ex-convict, and constant blackguard heard himself accused of the crime, he slipped out of the court and vanished before he could be arrested, knowing that he could make no defence.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

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

From this reading So it was Dombrain, after all, who had committed this crime, and, by accusing Mrs. Belswin of the murder, placed her life in jeopardy, in order both to revenge and save himself.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Had it not been for the unexpected evidence of Samson Belk, without doubt the unhappy woman would have been found guilty, and suffered in the place of the astute Mr. Dombrain.

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From this reading Part of his evidence was true, for he had been in the drawing-room, he had seen Mrs. Belswin enter the study, but here his truth ceased and his lies began.

to come or go into

From this reading Part of his evidence was true, for he had been in the drawing-room, he had seen Mrs. Belswin enter the study, but here his truth ceased and his lies began.

past form of “entomb” — place in a grave or tomb

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

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

From this reading Had it not been for the unexpected evidence of Samson Belk, without doubt the unhappy woman would have been found guilty, and suffered in the place of the astute Mr. Dombrain.

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

From this reading When this ex-lawyer, ex-convict, and constant blackguard heard himself accused of the crime, he slipped out of the court and vanished before he could be arrested, knowing that he could make no defence.

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

From this reading When this ex-lawyer, ex-convict, and constant blackguard heard himself accused of the crime, he slipped out of the court and vanished before he could be arrested, knowing that he could make no defence.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Had it not been for the unexpected evidence of Samson Belk, without doubt the unhappy woman would have been found guilty, and suffered in the place of the astute Mr. Dombrain.

set up or found

From this reading Had it not been for the unexpected evidence of Samson Belk, without doubt the unhappy woman would have been found guilty, and suffered in the place of the astute Mr. Dombrain.

destroyed or killed

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading Had it not been for the unexpected evidence of Samson Belk, without doubt the unhappy woman would have been found guilty, and suffered in the place of the astute Mr. Dombrain.

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

From this reading So it was Dombrain, after all, who had committed this crime, and, by accusing Mrs. Belswin of the murder, placed her life in jeopardy, in order both to revenge and save himself.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Had it not been for the unexpected evidence of Samson Belk, without doubt the unhappy woman would have been found guilty, and suffered in the place of the astute Mr. Dombrain.

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

From this reading When this ex-lawyer, ex-convict, and constant blackguard heard himself accused of the crime, he slipped out of the court and vanished before he could be arrested, knowing that he could make no defence.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading When this ex-lawyer, ex-convict, and constant blackguard heard himself accused of the crime, he slipped out of the court and vanished before he could be arrested, knowing that he could make no defence.

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

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Part of his evidence was true, for he had been in the drawing-room, he had seen Mrs. Belswin enter the study, but here his truth ceased and his lies began.

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

From this reading So it was Dombrain, after all, who had committed this crime, and, by accusing Mrs. Belswin of the murder, placed her life in jeopardy, in order both to revenge and save himself.

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

From this reading Part of his evidence was true, for he had been in the drawing-room, he had seen Mrs. Belswin enter the study, but here his truth ceased and his lies began.

the quality of being humane

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

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

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

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

From this reading So it was Dombrain, after all, who had committed this crime, and, by accusing Mrs. Belswin of the murder, placed her life in jeopardy, in order both to revenge and save himself.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading So it was Dombrain, after all, who had committed this crime, and, by accusing Mrs. Belswin of the murder, placed her life in jeopardy, in order both to revenge and save himself.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading So it was Dombrain, after all, who had committed this crime, and, by accusing Mrs. Belswin of the murder, placed her life in jeopardy, in order both to revenge and save himself.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading When this ex-lawyer, ex-convict, and constant blackguard heard himself accused of the crime, he slipped out of the court and vanished before he could be arrested, knowing that he could make no defence.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading Part of his evidence was true, for he had been in the drawing-room, he had seen Mrs. Belswin enter the study, but here his truth ceased and his lies began.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading So it was Dombrain, after all, who had committed this crime, and, by accusing Mrs. Belswin of the murder, placed her life in jeopardy, in order both to revenge and save himself.

engage in

From this reading When this ex-lawyer, ex-convict, and constant blackguard heard himself accused of the crime, he slipped out of the court and vanished before he could be arrested, knowing that he could make no defence.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

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

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Had it not been for the unexpected evidence of Samson Belk, without doubt the unhappy woman would have been found guilty, and suffered in the place of the astute Mr. Dombrain.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading So it was Dombrain, after all, who had committed this crime, and, by accusing Mrs. Belswin of the murder, placed her life in jeopardy, in order both to revenge and save himself.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading So it was Dombrain, after all, who had committed this crime, and, by accusing Mrs. Belswin of the murder, placed her life in jeopardy, in order both to revenge and save himself.

plural of “mutter” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

a quantity of no importance

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

not any; not one

From this reading When this ex-lawyer, ex-convict, and constant blackguard heard himself accused of the crime, he slipped out of the court and vanished before he could be arrested, knowing that he could make no defence.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

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

From this reading So it was Dombrain, after all, who had committed this crime, and, by accusing Mrs. Belswin of the murder, placed her life in jeopardy, in order both to revenge and save himself.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When this ex-lawyer, ex-convict, and constant blackguard heard himself accused of the crime, he slipped out of the court and vanished before he could be arrested, knowing that he could make no defence.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Part of his evidence was true, for he had been in the drawing-room, he had seen Mrs. Belswin enter the study, but here his truth ceased and his lies began.

an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

-ing form of “pity” — share the suffering of

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Had it not been for the unexpected evidence of Samson Belk, without doubt the unhappy woman would have been found guilty, and suffered in the place of the astute Mr. Dombrain.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading So it was Dombrain, after all, who had committed this crime, and, by accusing Mrs. Belswin of the murder, placed her life in jeopardy, in order both to revenge and save himself.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading So it was Dombrain, after all, who had committed this crime, and, by accusing Mrs. Belswin of the murder, placed her life in jeopardy, in order both to revenge and save himself.

(Old Testament) a judge of Israel who performed herculean feats of strength against the Philistines until he was betrayed to them by his mistress Delilah

From this reading Had it not been for the unexpected evidence of Samson Belk, without doubt the unhappy woman would have been found guilty, and suffered in the place of the astute Mr. Dombrain.

except for; apart from

From this reading So it was Dombrain, after all, who had committed this crime, and, by accusing Mrs. Belswin of the murder, placed her life in jeopardy, in order both to revenge and save himself.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Part of his evidence was true, for he had been in the drawing-room, he had seen Mrs. Belswin enter the study, but here his truth ceased and his lies began.

inflected form of “sin” — commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

an act that is regarded by theologians as a transgression of God's will

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

plural of “sin” — estrangement from god

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading When this ex-lawyer, ex-convict, and constant blackguard heard himself accused of the crime, he slipped out of the court and vanished before he could be arrested, knowing that he could make no defence.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So it was Dombrain, after all, who had committed this crime, and, by accusing Mrs. Belswin of the murder, placed her life in jeopardy, in order both to revenge and save himself.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

express in speech

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Part of his evidence was true, for he had been in the drawing-room, he had seen Mrs. Belswin enter the study, but here his truth ceased and his lies began.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When this ex-lawyer, ex-convict, and constant blackguard heard himself accused of the crime, he slipped out of the court and vanished before he could be arrested, knowing that he could make no defence.

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

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

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

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

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

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Part of his evidence was true, for he had been in the drawing-room, he had seen Mrs. Belswin enter the study, but here his truth ceased and his lies began.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Part of his evidence was true, for he had been in the drawing-room, he had seen Mrs. Belswin enter the study, but here his truth ceased and his lies began.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading Had it not been for the unexpected evidence of Samson Belk, without doubt the unhappy woman would have been found guilty, and suffered in the place of the astute Mr. Dombrain.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading Had it not been for the unexpected evidence of Samson Belk, without doubt the unhappy woman would have been found guilty, and suffered in the place of the astute Mr. Dombrain.

having passed out of existence

From this reading When this ex-lawyer, ex-convict, and constant blackguard heard himself accused of the crime, he slipped out of the court and vanished before he could be arrested, knowing that he could make no defence.

plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

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

From this reading So it was Dombrain, after all, who had committed this crime, and, by accusing Mrs. Belswin of the murder, placed her life in jeopardy, in order both to revenge and save himself.

at the time that

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

which person or people

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Had it not been for the unexpected evidence of Samson Belk, without doubt the unhappy woman would have been found guilty, and suffered in the place of the astute Mr. Dombrain.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Had it not been for the unexpected evidence of Samson Belk, without doubt the unhappy woman would have been found guilty, and suffered in the place of the astute Mr. Dombrain.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

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

From this reading Had it not been for the unexpected evidence of Samson Belk, without doubt the unhappy woman would have been found guilty, and suffered in the place of the astute Mr. Dombrain.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading "De Mortuis"--you know the phrase, I think; A kindly saying, such as poor humanity Mutters at times when talking of the dead; Therefore, I pray you, speak not any ill Of this poor soul who suffered, sinned, and died, Seeing her sinning brought her but to this; Yourself when gone may need a pitying word, When all your virtues with you are entombed, And naught remains but sins to curse your name.