Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading And Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen New York George H. Doran Company Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon, made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed proprietor.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading I cannot expect the story to be believed, but it is so singular that I should feel that it was a breach of duty if I did not put it upon record--so here it is, and your belief or incredulity is your own affair.

in addition

From this reading Many know also that there were at least five people between the inheritance and me, and that Sir Dominick’s selection appeared to be altogether arbitrary and whimsical.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading I can assure them, however, that they are quite mistaken, and that, although I only knew Sir Dominick in the closing years of his life, there were none the less very real reasons why he should show his goodwill towards me.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Many know also that there were at least five people between the inheritance and me, and that Sir Dominick’s selection appeared to be altogether arbitrary and whimsical.

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

From this reading And Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen New York George H. Doran Company Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon, made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed proprietor.

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

From this reading And Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen New York George H. Doran Company Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon, made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed proprietor.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading As a matter of fact, though I say it myself, no man ever did more for another than I did for my Indian uncle.

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

From this reading Many know also that there were at least five people between the inheritance and me, and that Sir Dominick’s selection appeared to be altogether arbitrary and whimsical.

based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice

From this reading Many know also that there were at least five people between the inheritance and me, and that Sir Dominick’s selection appeared to be altogether arbitrary and whimsical.

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

From this reading I can assure them, however, that they are quite mistaken, and that, although I only knew Sir Dominick in the closing years of his life, there were none the less very real reasons why he should show his goodwill towards me.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, though I say it myself, no man ever did more for another than I did for my Indian uncle.

make certain of

From this reading I can assure them, however, that they are quite mistaken, and that, although I only knew Sir Dominick in the closing years of his life, there were none the less very real reasons why he should show his goodwill towards me.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Many know also that there were at least five people between the inheritance and me, and that Sir Dominick’s selection appeared to be altogether arbitrary and whimsical.

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

From this reading Many know also that there were at least five people between the inheritance and me, and that Sir Dominick’s selection appeared to be altogether arbitrary and whimsical.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading I cannot expect the story to be believed, but it is so singular that I should feel that it was a breach of duty if I did not put it upon record--so here it is, and your belief or incredulity is your own affair.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading I cannot expect the story to be believed, but it is so singular that I should feel that it was a breach of duty if I did not put it upon record--so here it is, and your belief or incredulity is your own affair.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Many know also that there were at least five people between the inheritance and me, and that Sir Dominick’s selection appeared to be altogether arbitrary and whimsical.

act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

From this reading I cannot expect the story to be believed, but it is so singular that I should feel that it was a breach of duty if I did not put it upon record--so here it is, and your belief or incredulity is your own affair.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I cannot expect the story to be believed, but it is so singular that I should feel that it was a breach of duty if I did not put it upon record--so here it is, and your belief or incredulity is your own affair.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading I can assure them, however, that they are quite mistaken, and that, although I only knew Sir Dominick in the closing years of his life, there were none the less very real reasons why he should show his goodwill towards me.

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From this reading I cannot expect the story to be believed, but it is so singular that I should feel that it was a breach of duty if I did not put it upon record--so here it is, and your belief or incredulity is your own affair.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading And Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen New York George H. Doran Company Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon, made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed proprietor.

the act of closing something

From this reading I can assure them, however, that they are quite mistaken, and that, although I only knew Sir Dominick in the closing years of his life, there were none the less very real reasons why he should show his goodwill towards me.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading And Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen New York George H. Doran Company Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon, made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed proprietor.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading And Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen New York George H. Doran Company Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon, made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed proprietor.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading As a matter of fact, though I say it myself, no man ever did more for another than I did for my Indian uncle.

American breed of chicken having barred grey plumage raised for meat and brown eggs

From this reading And Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen New York George H. Doran Company Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon, made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed proprietor.

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

From this reading Many know also that there were at least five people between the inheritance and me, and that Sir Dominick’s selection appeared to be altogether arbitrary and whimsical.

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

From this reading And Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen New York George H. Doran Company Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon, made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed proprietor.

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

From this reading I cannot expect the story to be believed, but it is so singular that I should feel that it was a breach of duty if I did not put it upon record--so here it is, and your belief or incredulity is your own affair.

at any time

From this reading As a matter of fact, though I say it myself, no man ever did more for another than I did for my Indian uncle.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading And Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen New York George H. Doran Company Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon, made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed proprietor.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading I cannot expect the story to be believed, but it is so singular that I should feel that it was a breach of duty if I did not put it upon record--so here it is, and your belief or incredulity is your own affair.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, though I say it myself, no man ever did more for another than I did for my Indian uncle.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading And Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen New York George H. Doran Company Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon, made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed proprietor.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading I cannot expect the story to be believed, but it is so singular that I should feel that it was a breach of duty if I did not put it upon record--so here it is, and your belief or incredulity is your own affair.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Many know also that there were at least five people between the inheritance and me, and that Sir Dominick’s selection appeared to be altogether arbitrary and whimsical.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As a matter of fact, though I say it myself, no man ever did more for another than I did for my Indian uncle.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen New York George H. Doran Company Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon, made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed proprietor.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading And Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen New York George H. Doran Company Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon, made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed proprietor.

(accounting) an intangible asset valued according to the advantage or reputation a business has acquired (over and above its tangible assets)

From this reading I can assure them, however, that they are quite mistaken, and that, although I only knew Sir Dominick in the closing years of his life, there were none the less very real reasons why he should show his goodwill towards me.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading And Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen New York George H. Doran Company Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon, made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed proprietor.

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

From this reading And Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen New York George H. Doran Company Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon, made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed proprietor.

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

From this reading I can assure them, however, that they are quite mistaken, and that, although I only knew Sir Dominick in the closing years of his life, there were none the less very real reasons why he should show his goodwill towards me.

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

From this reading And Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen New York George H. Doran Company Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon, made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed proprietor.

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

From this reading I cannot expect the story to be believed, but it is so singular that I should feel that it was a breach of duty if I did not put it upon record--so here it is, and your belief or incredulity is your own affair.

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

From this reading And Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen New York George H. Doran Company Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon, made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed proprietor.

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

From this reading And Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen New York George H. Doran Company Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon, made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed proprietor.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading And Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen New York George H. Doran Company Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon, made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed proprietor.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading I can assure them, however, that they are quite mistaken, and that, although I only knew Sir Dominick in the closing years of his life, there were none the less very real reasons why he should show his goodwill towards me.

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

From this reading I can assure them, however, that they are quite mistaken, and that, although I only knew Sir Dominick in the closing years of his life, there were none the less very real reasons why he should show his goodwill towards me.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I cannot expect the story to be believed, but it is so singular that I should feel that it was a breach of duty if I did not put it upon record--so here it is, and your belief or incredulity is your own affair.

not having enough money to pay for necessities

From this reading And Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen New York George H. Doran Company Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon, made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed proprietor.

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

From this reading And Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen New York George H. Doran Company Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon, made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed proprietor.

doubt about the truth of something

From this reading I cannot expect the story to be believed, but it is so singular that I should feel that it was a breach of duty if I did not put it upon record--so here it is, and your belief or incredulity is your own affair.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading And Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen New York George H. Doran Company Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon, made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed proprietor.

hereditary succession to a title or an office or property

From this reading Many know also that there were at least five people between the inheritance and me, and that Sir Dominick’s selection appeared to be altogether arbitrary and whimsical.

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

From this reading I cannot expect the story to be believed, but it is so singular that I should feel that it was a breach of duty if I did not put it upon record--so here it is, and your belief or incredulity is your own affair.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As a matter of fact, though I say it myself, no man ever did more for another than I did for my Indian uncle.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I can assure them, however, that they are quite mistaken, and that, although I only knew Sir Dominick in the closing years of his life, there were none the less very real reasons why he should show his goodwill towards me.

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

From this reading Many know also that there were at least five people between the inheritance and me, and that Sir Dominick’s selection appeared to be altogether arbitrary and whimsical.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading And Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen New York George H. Doran Company Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon, made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed proprietor.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading And Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen New York George H. Doran Company Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon, made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed proprietor.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Many know also that there were at least five people between the inheritance and me, and that Sir Dominick’s selection appeared to be altogether arbitrary and whimsical.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading I can assure them, however, that they are quite mistaken, and that, although I only knew Sir Dominick in the closing years of his life, there were none the less very real reasons why he should show his goodwill towards me.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading I can assure them, however, that they are quite mistaken, and that, although I only knew Sir Dominick in the closing years of his life, there were none the less very real reasons why he should show his goodwill towards me.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading And Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen New York George H. Doran Company Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon, made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed proprietor.

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

From this reading And Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen New York George H. Doran Company Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon, made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed proprietor.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Many know also that there were at least five people between the inheritance and me, and that Sir Dominick’s selection appeared to be altogether arbitrary and whimsical.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading As a matter of fact, though I say it myself, no man ever did more for another than I did for my Indian uncle.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading And Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen New York George H. Doran Company Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon, made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed proprietor.

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading And Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen New York George H. Doran Company Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon, made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed proprietor.

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading I can assure them, however, that they are quite mistaken, and that, although I only knew Sir Dominick in the closing years of his life, there were none the less very real reasons why he should show his goodwill towards me.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, though I say it myself, no man ever did more for another than I did for my Indian uncle.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading As a matter of fact, though I say it myself, no man ever did more for another than I did for my Indian uncle.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading As a matter of fact, though I say it myself, no man ever did more for another than I did for my Indian uncle.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading And Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen New York George H. Doran Company Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon, made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed proprietor.

not any; not one

From this reading As a matter of fact, though I say it myself, no man ever did more for another than I did for my Indian uncle.

not one, and not any

From this reading I can assure them, however, that they are quite mistaken, and that, although I only knew Sir Dominick in the closing years of his life, there were none the less very real reasons why he should show his goodwill towards me.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I cannot expect the story to be believed, but it is so singular that I should feel that it was a breach of duty if I did not put it upon record--so here it is, and your belief or incredulity is your own affair.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen New York George H. Doran Company Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon, made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed proprietor.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading And Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen New York George H. Doran Company Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon, made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed proprietor.

and nothing more

From this reading I can assure them, however, that they are quite mistaken, and that, although I only knew Sir Dominick in the closing years of his life, there were none the less very real reasons why he should show his goodwill towards me.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I cannot expect the story to be believed, but it is so singular that I should feel that it was a breach of duty if I did not put it upon record--so here it is, and your belief or incredulity is your own affair.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading And Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen New York George H. Doran Company Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon, made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed proprietor.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading I cannot expect the story to be believed, but it is so singular that I should feel that it was a breach of duty if I did not put it upon record--so here it is, and your belief or incredulity is your own affair.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Many know also that there were at least five people between the inheritance and me, and that Sir Dominick’s selection appeared to be altogether arbitrary and whimsical.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading And Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen New York George H. Doran Company Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon, made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed proprietor.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading I cannot expect the story to be believed, but it is so singular that I should feel that it was a breach of duty if I did not put it upon record--so here it is, and your belief or incredulity is your own affair.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading I can assure them, however, that they are quite mistaken, and that, although I only knew Sir Dominick in the closing years of his life, there were none the less very real reasons why he should show his goodwill towards me.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading I can assure them, however, that they are quite mistaken, and that, although I only knew Sir Dominick in the closing years of his life, there were none the less very real reasons why he should show his goodwill towards me.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading I can assure them, however, that they are quite mistaken, and that, although I only knew Sir Dominick in the closing years of his life, there were none the less very real reasons why he should show his goodwill towards me.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading I cannot expect the story to be believed, but it is so singular that I should feel that it was a breach of duty if I did not put it upon record--so here it is, and your belief or incredulity is your own affair.

express in words

From this reading As a matter of fact, though I say it myself, no man ever did more for another than I did for my Indian uncle.

the act of choosing or selecting

From this reading Many know also that there were at least five people between the inheritance and me, and that Sir Dominick’s selection appeared to be altogether arbitrary and whimsical.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I can assure them, however, that they are quite mistaken, and that, although I only knew Sir Dominick in the closing years of his life, there were none the less very real reasons why he should show his goodwill towards me.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading I can assure them, however, that they are quite mistaken, and that, although I only knew Sir Dominick in the closing years of his life, there were none the less very real reasons why he should show his goodwill towards me.

unusual or striking

From this reading I cannot expect the story to be believed, but it is so singular that I should feel that it was a breach of duty if I did not put it upon record--so here it is, and your belief or incredulity is your own affair.

term of address for a man

From this reading And Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen New York George H. Doran Company Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon, made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed proprietor.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I cannot expect the story to be believed, but it is so singular that I should feel that it was a breach of duty if I did not put it upon record--so here it is, and your belief or incredulity is your own affair.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading I cannot expect the story to be believed, but it is so singular that I should feel that it was a breach of duty if I did not put it upon record--so here it is, and your belief or incredulity is your own affair.

a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading And Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen New York George H. Doran Company Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon, made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed proprietor.

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading And Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen New York George H. Doran Company Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon, made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed proprietor.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading As a matter of fact, though I say it myself, no man ever did more for another than I did for my Indian uncle.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen New York George H. Doran Company Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon, made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed proprietor.

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

From this reading And Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen New York George H. Doran Company Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon, made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed proprietor.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I can assure them, however, that they are quite mistaken, and that, although I only knew Sir Dominick in the closing years of his life, there were none the less very real reasons why he should show his goodwill towards me.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Many know also that there were at least five people between the inheritance and me, and that Sir Dominick’s selection appeared to be altogether arbitrary and whimsical.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I can assure them, however, that they are quite mistaken, and that, although I only knew Sir Dominick in the closing years of his life, there were none the less very real reasons why he should show his goodwill towards me.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading As a matter of fact, though I say it myself, no man ever did more for another than I did for my Indian uncle.

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

From this reading And Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen New York George H. Doran Company Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon, made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed proprietor.

in the direction of

From this reading I can assure them, however, that they are quite mistaken, and that, although I only knew Sir Dominick in the closing years of his life, there were none the less very real reasons why he should show his goodwill towards me.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading And Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen New York George H. Doran Company Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon, made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed proprietor.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading As a matter of fact, though I say it myself, no man ever did more for another than I did for my Indian uncle.

not seen or perceived

From this reading And Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen New York George H. Doran Company Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon, made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed proprietor.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading I cannot expect the story to be believed, but it is so singular that I should feel that it was a breach of duty if I did not put it upon record--so here it is, and your belief or incredulity is your own affair.

precisely as stated

From this reading I can assure them, however, that they are quite mistaken, and that, although I only knew Sir Dominick in the closing years of his life, there were none the less very real reasons why he should show his goodwill towards me.

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

From this reading I cannot expect the story to be believed, but it is so singular that I should feel that it was a breach of duty if I did not put it upon record--so here it is, and your belief or incredulity is your own affair.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading And Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen New York George H. Doran Company Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon, made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed proprietor.

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

From this reading Many know also that there were at least five people between the inheritance and me, and that Sir Dominick’s selection appeared to be altogether arbitrary and whimsical.

determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason

From this reading Many know also that there were at least five people between the inheritance and me, and that Sir Dominick’s selection appeared to be altogether arbitrary and whimsical.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading I can assure them, however, that they are quite mistaken, and that, although I only knew Sir Dominick in the closing years of his life, there were none the less very real reasons why he should show his goodwill towards me.

a late time of life

From this reading I can assure them, however, that they are quite mistaken, and that, although I only knew Sir Dominick in the closing years of his life, there were none the less very real reasons why he should show his goodwill towards me.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading And Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen New York George H. Doran Company Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon, made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed proprietor.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I cannot expect the story to be believed, but it is so singular that I should feel that it was a breach of duty if I did not put it upon record--so here it is, and your belief or incredulity is your own affair.