Chapter XXXIX · Chapter 39

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

From this reading "I was not altogether ignorant of my brother Arthur's marriage over in Martinique, but he had always given me to understand that the marriage was not a strictly legal one, and that his son Philip had no right whatever to claim any possible succession to our family title and estates.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading As Louisa read on, she could almost hear Lord Radclyffe's whispered words, whilst she herself sang Tosti's melancholy song: "Good-bye!"

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

From this reading "I was not altogether ignorant of my brother Arthur's marriage over in Martinique, but he had always given me to understand that the marriage was not a strictly legal one, and that his son Philip had no right whatever to claim any possible succession to our family title and estates.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "I was not altogether ignorant of my brother Arthur's marriage over in Martinique, but he had always given me to understand that the marriage was not a strictly legal one, and that his son Philip had no right whatever to claim any possible succession to our family title and estates.

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

From this reading WHICH TELLS OF THE CONTENTS OF THE NOTE BOOK Louisa sat beside the fire and read.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "I was not altogether ignorant of my brother Arthur's marriage over in Martinique, but he had always given me to understand that the marriage was not a strictly legal one, and that his son Philip had no right whatever to claim any possible succession to our family title and estates.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading Even on his deathbed Arthur assured me of this, and said to me most emphatically 'Luke is your heir!

possessive form of “arthur” — elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading "I was not altogether ignorant of my brother Arthur's marriage over in Martinique, but he had always given me to understand that the marriage was not a strictly legal one, and that his son Philip had no right whatever to claim any possible succession to our family title and estates.

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

From this reading The notes were written in Sir Thomas's clear caligraphy, in short, jerky sentences, just as the sick man had spoken them, usually in reply to questions put to him.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading Even on his deathbed Arthur assured me of this, and said to me most emphatically 'Luke is your heir!

next to; at the side of

From this reading WHICH TELLS OF THE CONTENTS OF THE NOTE BOOK Louisa sat beside the fire and read.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading WHICH TELLS OF THE CONTENTS OF THE NOTE BOOK Louisa sat beside the fire and read.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading "I was not altogether ignorant of my brother Arthur's marriage over in Martinique, but he had always given me to understand that the marriage was not a strictly legal one, and that his son Philip had no right whatever to claim any possible succession to our family title and estates.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I was not altogether ignorant of my brother Arthur's marriage over in Martinique, but he had always given me to understand that the marriage was not a strictly legal one, and that his son Philip had no right whatever to claim any possible succession to our family title and estates.

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

From this reading The notes were written in Sir Thomas's clear caligraphy, in short, jerky sentences, just as the sick man had spoken them, usually in reply to questions put to him.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading "I was not altogether ignorant of my brother Arthur's marriage over in Martinique, but he had always given me to understand that the marriage was not a strictly legal one, and that his son Philip had no right whatever to claim any possible succession to our family title and estates.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The notes were written in Sir Thomas's clear caligraphy, in short, jerky sentences, just as the sick man had spoken them, usually in reply to questions put to him.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading WHICH TELLS OF THE CONTENTS OF THE NOTE BOOK Louisa sat beside the fire and read.

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

From this reading As Louisa read on, she could almost hear Lord Radclyffe's whispered words, whilst she herself sang Tosti's melancholy song: "Good-bye!"

the last few hours before death

From this reading Even on his deathbed Arthur assured me of this, and said to me most emphatically 'Luke is your heir!

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading Even on his deathbed Arthur assured me of this, and said to me most emphatically 'Luke is your heir!

plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading "I was not altogether ignorant of my brother Arthur's marriage over in Martinique, but he had always given me to understand that the marriage was not a strictly legal one, and that his son Philip had no right whatever to claim any possible succession to our family title and estates.

divisible by two

From this reading Even on his deathbed Arthur assured me of this, and said to me most emphatically 'Luke is your heir!

a social unit living together

From this reading "I was not altogether ignorant of my brother Arthur's marriage over in Martinique, but he had always given me to understand that the marriage was not a strictly legal one, and that his son Philip had no right whatever to claim any possible succession to our family title and estates.

start firing a weapon

From this reading WHICH TELLS OF THE CONTENTS OF THE NOTE BOOK Louisa sat beside the fire and read.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading "I was not altogether ignorant of my brother Arthur's marriage over in Martinique, but he had always given me to understand that the marriage was not a strictly legal one, and that his son Philip had no right whatever to claim any possible succession to our family title and estates.

a farewell remark

From this reading As Louisa read on, she could almost hear Lord Radclyffe's whispered words, whilst she herself sang Tosti's melancholy song: "Good-bye!"

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

From this reading The notes were written in Sir Thomas's clear caligraphy, in short, jerky sentences, just as the sick man had spoken them, usually in reply to questions put to him.

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

From this reading "I was not altogether ignorant of my brother Arthur's marriage over in Martinique, but he had always given me to understand that the marriage was not a strictly legal one, and that his son Philip had no right whatever to claim any possible succession to our family title and estates.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading As Louisa read on, she could almost hear Lord Radclyffe's whispered words, whilst she herself sang Tosti's melancholy song: "Good-bye!"

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

From this reading Even on his deathbed Arthur assured me of this, and said to me most emphatically 'Luke is your heir!

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading As Louisa read on, she could almost hear Lord Radclyffe's whispered words, whilst she herself sang Tosti's melancholy song: "Good-bye!"

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

From this reading The notes were written in Sir Thomas's clear caligraphy, in short, jerky sentences, just as the sick man had spoken them, usually in reply to questions put to him.

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

From this reading "I was not altogether ignorant of my brother Arthur's marriage over in Martinique, but he had always given me to understand that the marriage was not a strictly legal one, and that his son Philip had no right whatever to claim any possible succession to our family title and estates.

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

From this reading "I was not altogether ignorant of my brother Arthur's marriage over in Martinique, but he had always given me to understand that the marriage was not a strictly legal one, and that his son Philip had no right whatever to claim any possible succession to our family title and estates.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading "I was not altogether ignorant of my brother Arthur's marriage over in Martinique, but he had always given me to understand that the marriage was not a strictly legal one, and that his son Philip had no right whatever to claim any possible succession to our family title and estates.

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

From this reading The notes were written in Sir Thomas's clear caligraphy, in short, jerky sentences, just as the sick man had spoken them, usually in reply to questions put to him.

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

From this reading Even on his deathbed Arthur assured me of this, and said to me most emphatically 'Luke is your heir!

lacking a steady rhythm

From this reading The notes were written in Sir Thomas's clear caligraphy, in short, jerky sentences, just as the sick man had spoken them, usually in reply to questions put to him.

and nothing more

From this reading The notes were written in Sir Thomas's clear caligraphy, in short, jerky sentences, just as the sick man had spoken them, usually in reply to questions put to him.

established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

From this reading "I was not altogether ignorant of my brother Arthur's marriage over in Martinique, but he had always given me to understand that the marriage was not a strictly legal one, and that his son Philip had no right whatever to claim any possible succession to our family title and estates.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading As Louisa read on, she could almost hear Lord Radclyffe's whispered words, whilst she herself sang Tosti's melancholy song: "Good-bye!"

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

From this reading WHICH TELLS OF THE CONTENTS OF THE NOTE BOOK Louisa sat beside the fire and read.

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

From this reading Even on his deathbed Arthur assured me of this, and said to me most emphatically 'Luke is your heir!

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

From this reading The notes were written in Sir Thomas's clear caligraphy, in short, jerky sentences, just as the sick man had spoken them, usually in reply to questions put to him.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading "I was not altogether ignorant of my brother Arthur's marriage over in Martinique, but he had always given me to understand that the marriage was not a strictly legal one, and that his son Philip had no right whatever to claim any possible succession to our family title and estates.

an island in the eastern Caribbean in the Windward Islands; administered as an overseas region of France

From this reading "I was not altogether ignorant of my brother Arthur's marriage over in Martinique, but he had always given me to understand that the marriage was not a strictly legal one, and that his son Philip had no right whatever to claim any possible succession to our family title and estates.

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

From this reading "I was not altogether ignorant of my brother Arthur's marriage over in Martinique, but he had always given me to understand that the marriage was not a strictly legal one, and that his son Philip had no right whatever to claim any possible succession to our family title and estates.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading As Louisa read on, she could almost hear Lord Radclyffe's whispered words, whilst she herself sang Tosti's melancholy song: "Good-bye!"

used to form the superlative

From this reading Even on his deathbed Arthur assured me of this, and said to me most emphatically 'Luke is your heir!

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I was not altogether ignorant of my brother Arthur's marriage over in Martinique, but he had always given me to understand that the marriage was not a strictly legal one, and that his son Philip had no right whatever to claim any possible succession to our family title and estates.

not any; not one

From this reading "I was not altogether ignorant of my brother Arthur's marriage over in Martinique, but he had always given me to understand that the marriage was not a strictly legal one, and that his son Philip had no right whatever to claim any possible succession to our family title and estates.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I was not altogether ignorant of my brother Arthur's marriage over in Martinique, but he had always given me to understand that the marriage was not a strictly legal one, and that his son Philip had no right whatever to claim any possible succession to our family title and estates.

a brief written record

From this reading WHICH TELLS OF THE CONTENTS OF THE NOTE BOOK Louisa sat beside the fire and read.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading The notes were written in Sir Thomas's clear caligraphy, in short, jerky sentences, just as the sick man had spoken them, usually in reply to questions put to him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHICH TELLS OF THE CONTENTS OF THE NOTE BOOK Louisa sat beside the fire and read.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As Louisa read on, she could almost hear Lord Radclyffe's whispered words, whilst she herself sang Tosti's melancholy song: "Good-bye!"

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "I was not altogether ignorant of my brother Arthur's marriage over in Martinique, but he had always given me to understand that the marriage was not a strictly legal one, and that his son Philip had no right whatever to claim any possible succession to our family title and estates.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "I was not altogether ignorant of my brother Arthur's marriage over in Martinique, but he had always given me to understand that the marriage was not a strictly legal one, and that his son Philip had no right whatever to claim any possible succession to our family title and estates.

above and across; more than

From this reading "I was not altogether ignorant of my brother Arthur's marriage over in Martinique, but he had always given me to understand that the marriage was not a strictly legal one, and that his son Philip had no right whatever to claim any possible succession to our family title and estates.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading "I was not altogether ignorant of my brother Arthur's marriage over in Martinique, but he had always given me to understand that the marriage was not a strictly legal one, and that his son Philip had no right whatever to claim any possible succession to our family title and estates.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading "I was not altogether ignorant of my brother Arthur's marriage over in Martinique, but he had always given me to understand that the marriage was not a strictly legal one, and that his son Philip had no right whatever to claim any possible succession to our family title and estates.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The notes were written in Sir Thomas's clear caligraphy, in short, jerky sentences, just as the sick man had spoken them, usually in reply to questions put to him.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading The notes were written in Sir Thomas's clear caligraphy, in short, jerky sentences, just as the sick man had spoken them, usually in reply to questions put to him.

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

From this reading As Louisa read on, she could almost hear Lord Radclyffe's whispered words, whilst she herself sang Tosti's melancholy song: "Good-bye!"

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading WHICH TELLS OF THE CONTENTS OF THE NOTE BOOK Louisa sat beside the fire and read.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading The notes were written in Sir Thomas's clear caligraphy, in short, jerky sentences, just as the sick man had spoken them, usually in reply to questions put to him.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "I was not altogether ignorant of my brother Arthur's marriage over in Martinique, but he had always given me to understand that the marriage was not a strictly legal one, and that his son Philip had no right whatever to claim any possible succession to our family title and estates.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Even on his deathbed Arthur assured me of this, and said to me most emphatically 'Luke is your heir!

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading As Louisa read on, she could almost hear Lord Radclyffe's whispered words, whilst she herself sang Tosti's melancholy song: "Good-bye!"

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading WHICH TELLS OF THE CONTENTS OF THE NOTE BOOK Louisa sat beside the fire and read.

plural of “sentence” — a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading The notes were written in Sir Thomas's clear caligraphy, in short, jerky sentences, just as the sick man had spoken them, usually in reply to questions put to him.

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

From this reading As Louisa read on, she could almost hear Lord Radclyffe's whispered words, whilst she herself sang Tosti's melancholy song: "Good-bye!"

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The notes were written in Sir Thomas's clear caligraphy, in short, jerky sentences, just as the sick man had spoken them, usually in reply to questions put to him.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading The notes were written in Sir Thomas's clear caligraphy, in short, jerky sentences, just as the sick man had spoken them, usually in reply to questions put to him.

term of address for a man

From this reading The notes were written in Sir Thomas's clear caligraphy, in short, jerky sentences, just as the sick man had spoken them, usually in reply to questions put to him.

a male human offspring

From this reading "I was not altogether ignorant of my brother Arthur's marriage over in Martinique, but he had always given me to understand that the marriage was not a strictly legal one, and that his son Philip had no right whatever to claim any possible succession to our family title and estates.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading As Louisa read on, she could almost hear Lord Radclyffe's whispered words, whilst she herself sang Tosti's melancholy song: "Good-bye!"

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The notes were written in Sir Thomas's clear caligraphy, in short, jerky sentences, just as the sick man had spoken them, usually in reply to questions put to him.

restricted to something

From this reading "I was not altogether ignorant of my brother Arthur's marriage over in Martinique, but he had always given me to understand that the marriage was not a strictly legal one, and that his son Philip had no right whatever to claim any possible succession to our family title and estates.

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading "I was not altogether ignorant of my brother Arthur's marriage over in Martinique, but he had always given me to understand that the marriage was not a strictly legal one, and that his son Philip had no right whatever to claim any possible succession to our family title and estates.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading WHICH TELLS OF THE CONTENTS OF THE NOTE BOOK Louisa sat beside the fire and read.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I was not altogether ignorant of my brother Arthur's marriage over in Martinique, but he had always given me to understand that the marriage was not a strictly legal one, and that his son Philip had no right whatever to claim any possible succession to our family title and estates.

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

From this reading WHICH TELLS OF THE CONTENTS OF THE NOTE BOOK Louisa sat beside the fire and read.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The notes were written in Sir Thomas's clear caligraphy, in short, jerky sentences, just as the sick man had spoken them, usually in reply to questions put to him.

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

From this reading Even on his deathbed Arthur assured me of this, and said to me most emphatically 'Luke is your heir!

possessive form of “thomas” — United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading The notes were written in Sir Thomas's clear caligraphy, in short, jerky sentences, just as the sick man had spoken them, usually in reply to questions put to him.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading "I was not altogether ignorant of my brother Arthur's marriage over in Martinique, but he had always given me to understand that the marriage was not a strictly legal one, and that his son Philip had no right whatever to claim any possible succession to our family title and estates.

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

From this reading The notes were written in Sir Thomas's clear caligraphy, in short, jerky sentences, just as the sick man had spoken them, usually in reply to questions put to him.

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

From this reading As Louisa read on, she could almost hear Lord Radclyffe's whispered words, whilst she herself sang Tosti's melancholy song: "Good-bye!"

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading "I was not altogether ignorant of my brother Arthur's marriage over in Martinique, but he had always given me to understand that the marriage was not a strictly legal one, and that his son Philip had no right whatever to claim any possible succession to our family title and estates.

under normal conditions

From this reading The notes were written in Sir Thomas's clear caligraphy, in short, jerky sentences, just as the sick man had spoken them, usually in reply to questions put to him.

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

From this reading "I was not altogether ignorant of my brother Arthur's marriage over in Martinique, but he had always given me to understand that the marriage was not a strictly legal one, and that his son Philip had no right whatever to claim any possible succession to our family title and estates.

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

From this reading The notes were written in Sir Thomas's clear caligraphy, in short, jerky sentences, just as the sick man had spoken them, usually in reply to questions put to him.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading "I was not altogether ignorant of my brother Arthur's marriage over in Martinique, but he had always given me to understand that the marriage was not a strictly legal one, and that his son Philip had no right whatever to claim any possible succession to our family title and estates.

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

From this reading WHICH TELLS OF THE CONTENTS OF THE NOTE BOOK Louisa sat beside the fire and read.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading As Louisa read on, she could almost hear Lord Radclyffe's whispered words, whilst she herself sang Tosti's melancholy song: "Good-bye!"

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading As Louisa read on, she could almost hear Lord Radclyffe's whispered words, whilst she herself sang Tosti's melancholy song: "Good-bye!"

the words that are spoken

From this reading As Louisa read on, she could almost hear Lord Radclyffe's whispered words, whilst she herself sang Tosti's melancholy song: "Good-bye!"

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading The notes were written in Sir Thomas's clear caligraphy, in short, jerky sentences, just as the sick man had spoken them, usually in reply to questions put to him.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Even on his deathbed Arthur assured me of this, and said to me most emphatically 'Luke is your heir!