Chapter XXI

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

From this reading It behoved her, if possible, instantly to prove her husband’s innocence, and, in order to do so, certain witnesses and a magistrate, before whom they could testify upon oath, were necessary.

(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 On the night of the catastrophe, before she slept, Daniel’s wife was permitted to see Mrs Prowse, the widow who had attended to Rix Parkinson during his last hours; and this woman, familiar with the truth, promised to do all that was right before the following day.

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

From this reading It behoved her, if possible, instantly to prove her husband’s innocence, and, in order to do so, certain witnesses and a magistrate, before whom they could testify upon oath, were necessary.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading On the night of the catastrophe, before she slept, Daniel’s wife was permitted to see Mrs Prowse, the widow who had attended to Rix Parkinson during his last hours; and this woman, familiar with the truth, promised to do all that was right before the following day.

possessive form of “beer” — a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops

From this reading JOHNNY BEER’S MASTERPIECE Minnie Sweetland had no time to lose, for well she understood that the police would not wait her pleasure.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It behoved her, if possible, instantly to prove her husband’s innocence, and, in order to do so, certain witnesses and a magistrate, before whom they could testify upon oath, were necessary.

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From this reading It behoved her, if possible, instantly to prove her husband’s innocence, and, in order to do so, certain witnesses and a magistrate, before whom they could testify upon oath, were necessary.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading But her repose proved fitful and broken by pain.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But her repose proved fitful and broken by pain.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But her repose proved fitful and broken by pain.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading On the night of the catastrophe, before she slept, Daniel’s wife was permitted to see Mrs Prowse, the widow who had attended to Rix Parkinson during his last hours; and this woman, familiar with the truth, promised to do all that was right before the following day.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading It behoved her, if possible, instantly to prove her husband’s innocence, and, in order to do so, certain witnesses and a magistrate, before whom they could testify upon oath, were necessary.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Finally, the wife obtained a physician’s solemn promise that the police should not take her husband until Sir Reginald Vivian was familiar with the circumstances; then, knowing that Dan was safe, she slept.

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

From this reading It behoved her, if possible, instantly to prove her husband’s innocence, and, in order to do so, certain witnesses and a magistrate, before whom they could testify upon oath, were necessary.

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

From this reading Finally, the wife obtained a physician’s solemn promise that the police should not take her husband until Sir Reginald Vivian was familiar with the circumstances; then, knowing that Dan was safe, she slept.

possessive form of “daniel” — (Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)

From this reading On the night of the catastrophe, before she slept, Daniel’s wife was permitted to see Mrs Prowse, the widow who had attended to Rix Parkinson during his last hours; and this woman, familiar with the truth, promised to do all that was right before the following day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the night of the catastrophe, before she slept, Daniel’s wife was permitted to see Mrs Prowse, the widow who had attended to Rix Parkinson during his last hours; and this woman, familiar with the truth, promised to do all that was right before the following day.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It behoved her, if possible, instantly to prove her husband’s innocence, and, in order to do so, certain witnesses and a magistrate, before whom they could testify upon oath, were necessary.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading On the night of the catastrophe, before she slept, Daniel’s wife was permitted to see Mrs Prowse, the widow who had attended to Rix Parkinson during his last hours; and this woman, familiar with the truth, promised to do all that was right before the following day.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading On the night of the catastrophe, before she slept, Daniel’s wife was permitted to see Mrs Prowse, the widow who had attended to Rix Parkinson during his last hours; and this woman, familiar with the truth, promised to do all that was right before the following day.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Finally, the wife obtained a physician’s solemn promise that the police should not take her husband until Sir Reginald Vivian was familiar with the circumstances; then, knowing that Dan was safe, she slept.

occurring in spells and often abruptly

From this reading But her repose proved fitful and broken by pain.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading On the night of the catastrophe, before she slept, Daniel’s wife was permitted to see Mrs Prowse, the widow who had attended to Rix Parkinson during his last hours; and this woman, familiar with the truth, promised to do all that was right before the following day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading JOHNNY BEER’S MASTERPIECE Minnie Sweetland had no time to lose, for well she understood that the police would not wait her pleasure.

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

From this reading JOHNNY BEER’S MASTERPIECE Minnie Sweetland had no time to lose, for well she understood that the police would not wait her pleasure.

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

From this reading JOHNNY BEER’S MASTERPIECE Minnie Sweetland had no time to lose, for well she understood that the police would not wait her pleasure.

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

From this reading On the night of the catastrophe, before she slept, Daniel’s wife was permitted to see Mrs Prowse, the widow who had attended to Rix Parkinson during his last hours; and this woman, familiar with the truth, promised to do all that was right before the following day.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading On the night of the catastrophe, before she slept, Daniel’s wife was permitted to see Mrs Prowse, the widow who had attended to Rix Parkinson during his last hours; and this woman, familiar with the truth, promised to do all that was right before the following day.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Finally, the wife obtained a physician’s solemn promise that the police should not take her husband until Sir Reginald Vivian was familiar with the circumstances; then, knowing that Dan was safe, she slept.

possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading It behoved her, if possible, instantly to prove her husband’s innocence, and, in order to do so, certain witnesses and a magistrate, before whom they could testify upon oath, were necessary.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It behoved her, if possible, instantly to prove her husband’s innocence, and, in order to do so, certain witnesses and a magistrate, before whom they could testify upon oath, were necessary.

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

From this reading It behoved her, if possible, instantly to prove her husband’s innocence, and, in order to do so, certain witnesses and a magistrate, before whom they could testify upon oath, were necessary.

the quality of innocent naivete

From this reading It behoved her, if possible, instantly to prove her husband’s innocence, and, in order to do so, certain witnesses and a magistrate, before whom they could testify upon oath, were necessary.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading It behoved her, if possible, instantly to prove her husband’s innocence, and, in order to do so, certain witnesses and a magistrate, before whom they could testify upon oath, were necessary.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It behoved her, if possible, instantly to prove her husband’s innocence, and, in order to do so, certain witnesses and a magistrate, before whom they could testify upon oath, were necessary.

“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading JOHNNY BEER’S MASTERPIECE Minnie Sweetland had no time to lose, for well she understood that the police would not wait her pleasure.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Finally, the wife obtained a physician’s solemn promise that the police should not take her husband until Sir Reginald Vivian was familiar with the circumstances; then, knowing that Dan was safe, she slept.

immediately past

From this reading On the night of the catastrophe, before she slept, Daniel’s wife was permitted to see Mrs Prowse, the widow who had attended to Rix Parkinson during his last hours; and this woman, familiar with the truth, promised to do all that was right before the following day.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading JOHNNY BEER’S MASTERPIECE Minnie Sweetland had no time to lose, for well she understood that the police would not wait her pleasure.

a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)

From this reading It behoved her, if possible, instantly to prove her husband’s innocence, and, in order to do so, certain witnesses and a magistrate, before whom they could testify upon oath, were necessary.

the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman

From this reading JOHNNY BEER’S MASTERPIECE Minnie Sweetland had no time to lose, for well she understood that the police would not wait her pleasure.

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

From this reading JOHNNY BEER’S MASTERPIECE Minnie Sweetland had no time to lose, for well she understood that the police would not wait her pleasure.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading On the night of the catastrophe, before she slept, Daniel’s wife was permitted to see Mrs Prowse, the widow who had attended to Rix Parkinson during his last hours; and this woman, familiar with the truth, promised to do all that was right before the following day.

absolutely essential

From this reading It behoved her, if possible, instantly to prove her husband’s innocence, and, in order to do so, certain witnesses and a magistrate, before whom they could testify upon oath, were necessary.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading On the night of the catastrophe, before she slept, Daniel’s wife was permitted to see Mrs Prowse, the widow who had attended to Rix Parkinson during his last hours; and this woman, familiar with the truth, promised to do all that was right before the following day.

not any; not one

From this reading JOHNNY BEER’S MASTERPIECE Minnie Sweetland had no time to lose, for well she understood that the police would not wait her pleasure.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading JOHNNY BEER’S MASTERPIECE Minnie Sweetland had no time to lose, for well she understood that the police would not wait her pleasure.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading It behoved her, if possible, instantly to prove her husband’s innocence, and, in order to do so, certain witnesses and a magistrate, before whom they could testify upon oath, were necessary.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Finally, the wife obtained a physician’s solemn promise that the police should not take her husband until Sir Reginald Vivian was familiar with the circumstances; then, knowing that Dan was safe, she slept.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the night of the catastrophe, before she slept, Daniel’s wife was permitted to see Mrs Prowse, the widow who had attended to Rix Parkinson during his last hours; and this woman, familiar with the truth, promised to do all that was right before the following day.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the night of the catastrophe, before she slept, Daniel’s wife was permitted to see Mrs Prowse, the widow who had attended to Rix Parkinson during his last hours; and this woman, familiar with the truth, promised to do all that was right before the following day.

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

From this reading It behoved her, if possible, instantly to prove her husband’s innocence, and, in order to do so, certain witnesses and a magistrate, before whom they could testify upon oath, were necessary.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading But her repose proved fitful and broken by pain.

English surgeon (1755-1824)

From this reading On the night of the catastrophe, before she slept, Daniel’s wife was permitted to see Mrs Prowse, the widow who had attended to Rix Parkinson during his last hours; and this woman, familiar with the truth, promised to do all that was right before the following day.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading On the night of the catastrophe, before she slept, Daniel’s wife was permitted to see Mrs Prowse, the widow who had attended to Rix Parkinson during his last hours; and this woman, familiar with the truth, promised to do all that was right before the following day.

possessive form of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Finally, the wife obtained a physician’s solemn promise that the police should not take her husband until Sir Reginald Vivian was familiar with the circumstances; then, knowing that Dan was safe, she slept.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading JOHNNY BEER’S MASTERPIECE Minnie Sweetland had no time to lose, for well she understood that the police would not wait her pleasure.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading JOHNNY BEER’S MASTERPIECE Minnie Sweetland had no time to lose, for well she understood that the police would not wait her pleasure.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading It behoved her, if possible, instantly to prove her husband’s innocence, and, in order to do so, certain witnesses and a magistrate, before whom they could testify upon oath, were necessary.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading Finally, the wife obtained a physician’s solemn promise that the police should not take her husband until Sir Reginald Vivian was familiar with the circumstances; then, knowing that Dan was safe, she slept.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading On the night of the catastrophe, before she slept, Daniel’s wife was permitted to see Mrs Prowse, the widow who had attended to Rix Parkinson during his last hours; and this woman, familiar with the truth, promised to do all that was right before the following day.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading It behoved her, if possible, instantly to prove her husband’s innocence, and, in order to do so, certain witnesses and a magistrate, before whom they could testify upon oath, were necessary.

established beyond doubt

From this reading But her repose proved fitful and broken by pain.

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

From this reading On the night of the catastrophe, before she slept, Daniel’s wife was permitted to see Mrs Prowse, the widow who had attended to Rix Parkinson during his last hours; and this woman, familiar with the truth, promised to do all that was right before the following day.

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

From this reading Finally, the wife obtained a physician’s solemn promise that the police should not take her husband until Sir Reginald Vivian was familiar with the circumstances; then, knowing that Dan was safe, she slept.

put or confide something in a person or thing

From this reading But her repose proved fitful and broken by pain.

precisely, exactly

From this reading On the night of the catastrophe, before she slept, Daniel’s wife was permitted to see Mrs Prowse, the widow who had attended to Rix Parkinson during his last hours; and this woman, familiar with the truth, promised to do all that was right before the following day.

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

From this reading On the night of the catastrophe, before she slept, Daniel’s wife was permitted to see Mrs Prowse, the widow who had attended to Rix Parkinson during his last hours; and this woman, familiar with the truth, promised to do all that was right before the following day.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading Finally, the wife obtained a physician’s solemn promise that the police should not take her husband until Sir Reginald Vivian was familiar with the circumstances; then, knowing that Dan was safe, she slept.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading On the night of the catastrophe, before she slept, Daniel’s wife was permitted to see Mrs Prowse, the widow who had attended to Rix Parkinson during his last hours; and this woman, familiar with the truth, promised to do all that was right before the following day.

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

From this reading JOHNNY BEER’S MASTERPIECE Minnie Sweetland had no time to lose, for well she understood that the police would not wait her pleasure.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Finally, the wife obtained a physician’s solemn promise that the police should not take her husband until Sir Reginald Vivian was familiar with the circumstances; then, knowing that Dan was safe, she slept.

term of address for a man

From this reading Finally, the wife obtained a physician’s solemn promise that the police should not take her husband until Sir Reginald Vivian was familiar with the circumstances; then, knowing that Dan was safe, she slept.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading On the night of the catastrophe, before she slept, Daniel’s wife was permitted to see Mrs Prowse, the widow who had attended to Rix Parkinson during his last hours; and this woman, familiar with the truth, promised to do all that was right before the following day.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It behoved her, if possible, instantly to prove her husband’s innocence, and, in order to do so, certain witnesses and a magistrate, before whom they could testify upon oath, were necessary.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading Finally, the wife obtained a physician’s solemn promise that the police should not take her husband until Sir Reginald Vivian was familiar with the circumstances; then, knowing that Dan was safe, she slept.

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

From this reading JOHNNY BEER’S MASTERPIECE Minnie Sweetland had no time to lose, for well she understood that the police would not wait her pleasure.

carry out

From this reading Finally, the wife obtained a physician’s solemn promise that the police should not take her husband until Sir Reginald Vivian was familiar with the circumstances; then, knowing that Dan was safe, she slept.

give testimony in a court of law

From this reading It behoved her, if possible, instantly to prove her husband’s innocence, and, in order to do so, certain witnesses and a magistrate, before whom they could testify upon oath, were necessary.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading JOHNNY BEER’S MASTERPIECE Minnie Sweetland had no time to lose, for well she understood that the police would not wait her pleasure.

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

From this reading JOHNNY BEER’S MASTERPIECE Minnie Sweetland had no time to lose, for well she understood that the police would not wait her pleasure.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Finally, the wife obtained a physician’s solemn promise that the police should not take her husband until Sir Reginald Vivian was familiar with the circumstances; then, knowing that Dan was safe, she slept.

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

From this reading It behoved her, if possible, instantly to prove her husband’s innocence, and, in order to do so, certain witnesses and a magistrate, before whom they could testify upon oath, were necessary.

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

From this reading On the night of the catastrophe, before she slept, Daniel’s wife was permitted to see Mrs Prowse, the widow who had attended to Rix Parkinson during his last hours; and this woman, familiar with the truth, promised to do all that was right before the following day.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading JOHNNY BEER’S MASTERPIECE Minnie Sweetland had no time to lose, for well she understood that the police would not wait her pleasure.

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

From this reading JOHNNY BEER’S MASTERPIECE Minnie Sweetland had no time to lose, for well she understood that the police would not wait her pleasure.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading On the night of the catastrophe, before she slept, Daniel’s wife was permitted to see Mrs Prowse, the widow who had attended to Rix Parkinson during his last hours; and this woman, familiar with the truth, promised to do all that was right before the following day.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading JOHNNY BEER’S MASTERPIECE Minnie Sweetland had no time to lose, for well she understood that the police would not wait her pleasure.

up to a particular time

From this reading Finally, the wife obtained a physician’s solemn promise that the police should not take her husband until Sir Reginald Vivian was familiar with the circumstances; then, knowing that Dan was safe, she slept.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It behoved her, if possible, instantly to prove her husband’s innocence, and, in order to do so, certain witnesses and a magistrate, before whom they could testify upon oath, were necessary.

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

From this reading Finally, the wife obtained a physician’s solemn promise that the police should not take her husband until Sir Reginald Vivian was familiar with the circumstances; then, knowing that Dan was safe, she slept.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading JOHNNY BEER’S MASTERPIECE Minnie Sweetland had no time to lose, for well she understood that the police would not wait her pleasure.

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

From this reading On the night of the catastrophe, before she slept, Daniel’s wife was permitted to see Mrs Prowse, the widow who had attended to Rix Parkinson during his last hours; and this woman, familiar with the truth, promised to do all that was right before the following day.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading JOHNNY BEER’S MASTERPIECE Minnie Sweetland had no time to lose, for well she understood that the police would not wait her pleasure.

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

From this reading It behoved her, if possible, instantly to prove her husband’s innocence, and, in order to do so, certain witnesses and a magistrate, before whom they could testify upon oath, were necessary.

which person or people

From this reading On the night of the catastrophe, before she slept, Daniel’s wife was permitted to see Mrs Prowse, the widow who had attended to Rix Parkinson during his last hours; and this woman, familiar with the truth, promised to do all that was right before the following day.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It behoved her, if possible, instantly to prove her husband’s innocence, and, in order to do so, certain witnesses and a magistrate, before whom they could testify upon oath, were necessary.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading On the night of the catastrophe, before she slept, Daniel’s wife was permitted to see Mrs Prowse, the widow who had attended to Rix Parkinson during his last hours; and this woman, familiar with the truth, promised to do all that was right before the following day.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading On the night of the catastrophe, before she slept, Daniel’s wife was permitted to see Mrs Prowse, the widow who had attended to Rix Parkinson during his last hours; and this woman, familiar with the truth, promised to do all that was right before the following day.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On the night of the catastrophe, before she slept, Daniel’s wife was permitted to see Mrs Prowse, the widow who had attended to Rix Parkinson during his last hours; and this woman, familiar with the truth, promised to do all that was right before the following day.

plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading It behoved her, if possible, instantly to prove her husband’s innocence, and, in order to do so, certain witnesses and a magistrate, before whom they could testify upon oath, were necessary.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading On the night of the catastrophe, before she slept, Daniel’s wife was permitted to see Mrs Prowse, the widow who had attended to Rix Parkinson during his last hours; and this woman, familiar with the truth, promised to do all that was right before the following day.

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

From this reading JOHNNY BEER’S MASTERPIECE Minnie Sweetland had no time to lose, for well she understood that the police would not wait her pleasure.