Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading THE PERVERSE BEHAVIOUR OF AN OLD MAN AND A YOUNG MAN When old Allan Delcher slept with his fathers--being so found in the big chair, with the worn, leather-bound Bible open in his lap--the revived but still tender faith of Aunt Bell Hardwick was bitten as by frost.

later than; following

From this reading On the day after he sent a blasphemous grandson from his door he had called for Squire Cumpston, announcing to the family his intention to make an entirely new will--a thing for which there seemed to be a certain sad necessity.

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From this reading THE PERVERSE BEHAVIOUR OF AN OLD MAN AND A YOUNG MAN When old Allan Delcher slept with his fathers--being so found in the big chair, with the worn, leather-bound Bible open in his lap--the revived but still tender faith of Aunt Bell Hardwick was bitten as by frost.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading For it straightway appeared that the dead man had in life done a perverse and inexplicable thing, to the bitter amazement of those who had learned to trust him.

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

From this reading THE PERVERSE BEHAVIOUR OF AN OLD MAN AND A YOUNG MAN When old Allan Delcher slept with his fathers--being so found in the big chair, with the worn, leather-bound Bible open in his lap--the revived but still tender faith of Aunt Bell Hardwick was bitten as by frost.

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

From this reading THE PERVERSE BEHAVIOUR OF AN OLD MAN AND A YOUNG MAN When old Allan Delcher slept with his fathers--being so found in the big chair, with the worn, leather-bound Bible open in his lap--the revived but still tender faith of Aunt Bell Hardwick was bitten as by frost.

-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement

From this reading On the day after he sent a blasphemous grandson from his door he had called for Squire Cumpston, announcing to the family his intention to make an entirely new will--a thing for which there seemed to be a certain sad necessity.

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

From this reading For it straightway appeared that the dead man had in life done a perverse and inexplicable thing, to the bitter amazement of those who had learned to trust him.

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

From this reading THE PERVERSE BEHAVIOUR OF AN OLD MAN AND A YOUNG MAN When old Allan Delcher slept with his fathers--being so found in the big chair, with the worn, leather-bound Bible open in his lap--the revived but still tender faith of Aunt Bell Hardwick was bitten as by frost.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And this though the Bible had lain open at that psalm in which David is said to describe the corruption of a natural man--a psalm beginning, "The fool hath said in his heart, 'There is no God.'"

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading THE PERVERSE BEHAVIOUR OF AN OLD MAN AND A YOUNG MAN When old Allan Delcher slept with his fathers--being so found in the big chair, with the worn, leather-bound Bible open in his lap--the revived but still tender faith of Aunt Bell Hardwick was bitten as by frost.

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

From this reading On the day after he sent a blasphemous grandson from his door he had called for Squire Cumpston, announcing to the family his intention to make an entirely new will--a thing for which there seemed to be a certain sad necessity.

marked by poverty befitting a beggar

From this reading When he could no longer be reproached it transpired that he had left "to Allan Delcher Linford, son of one Clayton Linford," a beggarly pittance of five thousand dollars; and "to my beloved grandson, Bernal Linford, I give, devise and bequeath the residue of my estate, both real and personal."

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading And this though the Bible had lain open at that psalm in which David is said to describe the corruption of a natural man--a psalm beginning, "The fool hath said in his heart, 'There is no God.'"

the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances

From this reading THE PERVERSE BEHAVIOUR OF AN OLD MAN AND A YOUNG MAN When old Allan Delcher slept with his fathers--being so found in the big chair, with the worn, leather-bound Bible open in his lap--the revived but still tender faith of Aunt Bell Hardwick was bitten as by frost.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading THE PERVERSE BEHAVIOUR OF AN OLD MAN AND A YOUNG MAN When old Allan Delcher slept with his fathers--being so found in the big chair, with the worn, leather-bound Bible open in his lap--the revived but still tender faith of Aunt Bell Hardwick was bitten as by frost.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading THE PERVERSE BEHAVIOUR OF AN OLD MAN AND A YOUNG MAN When old Allan Delcher slept with his fathers--being so found in the big chair, with the worn, leather-bound Bible open in his lap--the revived but still tender faith of Aunt Bell Hardwick was bitten as by frost.

dearly loved

From this reading When he could no longer be reproached it transpired that he had left "to Allan Delcher Linford, son of one Clayton Linford," a beggarly pittance of five thousand dollars; and "to my beloved grandson, Bernal Linford, I give, devise and bequeath the residue of my estate, both real and personal."

leave or give by will after one's death

From this reading When he could no longer be reproached it transpired that he had left "to Allan Delcher Linford, son of one Clayton Linford," a beggarly pittance of five thousand dollars; and "to my beloved grandson, Bernal Linford, I give, devise and bequeath the residue of my estate, both real and personal."

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

From this reading When he could no longer be reproached it transpired that he had left "to Allan Delcher Linford, son of one Clayton Linford," a beggarly pittance of five thousand dollars; and "to my beloved grandson, Bernal Linford, I give, devise and bequeath the residue of my estate, both real and personal."

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading THE PERVERSE BEHAVIOUR OF AN OLD MAN AND A YOUNG MAN When old Allan Delcher slept with his fathers--being so found in the big chair, with the worn, leather-bound Bible open in his lap--the revived but still tender faith of Aunt Bell Hardwick was bitten as by frost.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE PERVERSE BEHAVIOUR OF AN OLD MAN AND A YOUNG MAN When old Allan Delcher slept with his fathers--being so found in the big chair, with the worn, leather-bound Bible open in his lap--the revived but still tender faith of Aunt Bell Hardwick was bitten as by frost.

inflected form of “bite” — to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws

From this reading THE PERVERSE BEHAVIOUR OF AN OLD MAN AND A YOUNG MAN When old Allan Delcher slept with his fathers--being so found in the big chair, with the worn, leather-bound Bible open in his lap--the revived but still tender faith of Aunt Bell Hardwick was bitten as by frost.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading For it straightway appeared that the dead man had in life done a perverse and inexplicable thing, to the bitter amazement of those who had learned to trust him.

grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred

From this reading On the day after he sent a blasphemous grandson from his door he had called for Squire Cumpston, announcing to the family his intention to make an entirely new will--a thing for which there seemed to be a certain sad necessity.

the two together, not just one

From this reading When he could no longer be reproached it transpired that he had left "to Allan Delcher Linford, son of one Clayton Linford," a beggarly pittance of five thousand dollars; and "to my beloved grandson, Bernal Linford, I give, devise and bequeath the residue of my estate, both real and personal."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE PERVERSE BEHAVIOUR OF AN OLD MAN AND A YOUNG MAN When old Allan Delcher slept with his fathers--being so found in the big chair, with the worn, leather-bound Bible open in his lap--the revived but still tender faith of Aunt Bell Hardwick was bitten as by frost.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE PERVERSE BEHAVIOUR OF AN OLD MAN AND A YOUNG MAN When old Allan Delcher slept with his fathers--being so found in the big chair, with the worn, leather-bound Bible open in his lap--the revived but still tender faith of Aunt Bell Hardwick was bitten as by frost.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading On the day after he sent a blasphemous grandson from his door he had called for Squire Cumpston, announcing to the family his intention to make an entirely new will--a thing for which there seemed to be a certain sad necessity.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading On the day after he sent a blasphemous grandson from his door he had called for Squire Cumpston, announcing to the family his intention to make an entirely new will--a thing for which there seemed to be a certain sad necessity.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading THE PERVERSE BEHAVIOUR OF AN OLD MAN AND A YOUNG MAN When old Allan Delcher slept with his fathers--being so found in the big chair, with the worn, leather-bound Bible open in his lap--the revived but still tender faith of Aunt Bell Hardwick was bitten as by frost.

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

From this reading When he could no longer be reproached it transpired that he had left "to Allan Delcher Linford, son of one Clayton Linford," a beggarly pittance of five thousand dollars; and "to my beloved grandson, Bernal Linford, I give, devise and bequeath the residue of my estate, both real and personal."

lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain

From this reading And this though the Bible had lain open at that psalm in which David is said to describe the corruption of a natural man--a psalm beginning, "The fool hath said in his heart, 'There is no God.'"

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

From this reading When he could no longer be reproached it transpired that he had left "to Allan Delcher Linford, son of one Clayton Linford," a beggarly pittance of five thousand dollars; and "to my beloved grandson, Bernal Linford, I give, devise and bequeath the residue of my estate, both real and personal."

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

From this reading On the day after he sent a blasphemous grandson from his door he had called for Squire Cumpston, announcing to the family his intention to make an entirely new will--a thing for which there seemed to be a certain sad necessity.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading And this though the Bible had lain open at that psalm in which David is said to describe the corruption of a natural man--a psalm beginning, "The fool hath said in his heart, 'There is no God.'"

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the day after he sent a blasphemous grandson from his door he had called for Squire Cumpston, announcing to the family his intention to make an entirely new will--a thing for which there seemed to be a certain sad necessity.

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

From this reading For it straightway appeared that the dead man had in life done a perverse and inexplicable thing, to the bitter amazement of those who had learned to trust him.

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

From this reading THE PERVERSE BEHAVIOUR OF AN OLD MAN AND A YOUNG MAN When old Allan Delcher slept with his fathers--being so found in the big chair, with the worn, leather-bound Bible open in his lap--the revived but still tender faith of Aunt Bell Hardwick was bitten as by frost.

give a description of

From this reading And this though the Bible had lain open at that psalm in which David is said to describe the corruption of a natural man--a psalm beginning, "The fool hath said in his heart, 'There is no God.'"

come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading When he could no longer be reproached it transpired that he had left "to Allan Delcher Linford, son of one Clayton Linford," a beggarly pittance of five thousand dollars; and "to my beloved grandson, Bernal Linford, I give, devise and bequeath the residue of my estate, both real and personal."

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading When he could no longer be reproached it transpired that he had left "to Allan Delcher Linford, son of one Clayton Linford," a beggarly pittance of five thousand dollars; and "to my beloved grandson, Bernal Linford, I give, devise and bequeath the residue of my estate, both real and personal."

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading For it straightway appeared that the dead man had in life done a perverse and inexplicable thing, to the bitter amazement of those who had learned to trust him.

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

From this reading On the day after he sent a blasphemous grandson from his door he had called for Squire Cumpston, announcing to the family his intention to make an entirely new will--a thing for which there seemed to be a certain sad necessity.

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

From this reading On the day after he sent a blasphemous grandson from his door he had called for Squire Cumpston, announcing to the family his intention to make an entirely new will--a thing for which there seemed to be a certain sad necessity.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading When he could no longer be reproached it transpired that he had left "to Allan Delcher Linford, son of one Clayton Linford," a beggarly pittance of five thousand dollars; and "to my beloved grandson, Bernal Linford, I give, devise and bequeath the residue of my estate, both real and personal."

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading THE PERVERSE BEHAVIOUR OF AN OLD MAN AND A YOUNG MAN When old Allan Delcher slept with his fathers--being so found in the big chair, with the worn, leather-bound Bible open in his lap--the revived but still tender faith of Aunt Bell Hardwick was bitten as by frost.

a social unit living together

From this reading On the day after he sent a blasphemous grandson from his door he had called for Squire Cumpston, announcing to the family his intention to make an entirely new will--a thing for which there seemed to be a certain sad necessity.

plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading THE PERVERSE BEHAVIOUR OF AN OLD MAN AND A YOUNG MAN When old Allan Delcher slept with his fathers--being so found in the big chair, with the worn, leather-bound Bible open in his lap--the revived but still tender faith of Aunt Bell Hardwick was bitten as by frost.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading When he could no longer be reproached it transpired that he had left "to Allan Delcher Linford, son of one Clayton Linford," a beggarly pittance of five thousand dollars; and "to my beloved grandson, Bernal Linford, I give, devise and bequeath the residue of my estate, both real and personal."

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading And this though the Bible had lain open at that psalm in which David is said to describe the corruption of a natural man--a psalm beginning, "The fool hath said in his heart, 'There is no God.'"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For it straightway appeared that the dead man had in life done a perverse and inexplicable thing, to the bitter amazement of those who had learned to trust him.

set up or found

From this reading THE PERVERSE BEHAVIOUR OF AN OLD MAN AND A YOUNG MAN When old Allan Delcher slept with his fathers--being so found in the big chair, with the worn, leather-bound Bible open in his lap--the revived but still tender faith of Aunt Bell Hardwick was bitten as by frost.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On the day after he sent a blasphemous grandson from his door he had called for Squire Cumpston, announcing to the family his intention to make an entirely new will--a thing for which there seemed to be a certain sad necessity.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading THE PERVERSE BEHAVIOUR OF AN OLD MAN AND A YOUNG MAN When old Allan Delcher slept with his fathers--being so found in the big chair, with the worn, leather-bound Bible open in his lap--the revived but still tender faith of Aunt Bell Hardwick was bitten as by frost.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading When he could no longer be reproached it transpired that he had left "to Allan Delcher Linford, son of one Clayton Linford," a beggarly pittance of five thousand dollars; and "to my beloved grandson, Bernal Linford, I give, devise and bequeath the residue of my estate, both real and personal."

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading And this though the Bible had lain open at that psalm in which David is said to describe the corruption of a natural man--a psalm beginning, "The fool hath said in his heart, 'There is no God.'"

a male grandchild

From this reading On the day after he sent a blasphemous grandson from his door he had called for Squire Cumpston, announcing to the family his intention to make an entirely new will--a thing for which there seemed to be a certain sad necessity.

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

From this reading And this though the Bible had lain open at that psalm in which David is said to describe the corruption of a natural man--a psalm beginning, "The fool hath said in his heart, 'There is no God.'"

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

From this reading THE PERVERSE BEHAVIOUR OF AN OLD MAN AND A YOUNG MAN When old Allan Delcher slept with his fathers--being so found in the big chair, with the worn, leather-bound Bible open in his lap--the revived but still tender faith of Aunt Bell Hardwick was bitten as by frost.

an old form of “has”

From this reading And this though the Bible had lain open at that psalm in which David is said to describe the corruption of a natural man--a psalm beginning, "The fool hath said in his heart, 'There is no God.'"

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

From this reading On the day after he sent a blasphemous grandson from his door he had called for Squire Cumpston, announcing to the family his intention to make an entirely new will--a thing for which there seemed to be a certain sad necessity.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading And this though the Bible had lain open at that psalm in which David is said to describe the corruption of a natural man--a psalm beginning, "The fool hath said in his heart, 'There is no God.'"

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

From this reading For it straightway appeared that the dead man had in life done a perverse and inexplicable thing, to the bitter amazement of those who had learned to trust him.

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

From this reading THE PERVERSE BEHAVIOUR OF AN OLD MAN AND A YOUNG MAN When old Allan Delcher slept with his fathers--being so found in the big chair, with the worn, leather-bound Bible open in his lap--the revived but still tender faith of Aunt Bell Hardwick was bitten as by frost.

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

From this reading When he could no longer be reproached it transpired that he had left "to Allan Delcher Linford, son of one Clayton Linford," a beggarly pittance of five thousand dollars; and "to my beloved grandson, Bernal Linford, I give, devise and bequeath the residue of my estate, both real and personal."

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

From this reading THE PERVERSE BEHAVIOUR OF AN OLD MAN AND A YOUNG MAN When old Allan Delcher slept with his fathers--being so found in the big chair, with the worn, leather-bound Bible open in his lap--the revived but still tender faith of Aunt Bell Hardwick was bitten as by frost.

incapable of being explained or accounted for

From this reading For it straightway appeared that the dead man had in life done a perverse and inexplicable thing, to the bitter amazement of those who had learned to trust him.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading On the day after he sent a blasphemous grandson from his door he had called for Squire Cumpston, announcing to the family his intention to make an entirely new will--a thing for which there seemed to be a certain sad necessity.

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

From this reading And this though the Bible had lain open at that psalm in which David is said to describe the corruption of a natural man--a psalm beginning, "The fool hath said in his heart, 'There is no God.'"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For it straightway appeared that the dead man had in life done a perverse and inexplicable thing, to the bitter amazement of those who had learned to trust him.

inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading And this though the Bible had lain open at that psalm in which David is said to describe the corruption of a natural man--a psalm beginning, "The fool hath said in his heart, 'There is no God.'"

lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another

From this reading THE PERVERSE BEHAVIOUR OF AN OLD MAN AND A YOUNG MAN When old Allan Delcher slept with his fathers--being so found in the big chair, with the worn, leather-bound Bible open in his lap--the revived but still tender faith of Aunt Bell Hardwick was bitten as by frost.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading For it straightway appeared that the dead man had in life done a perverse and inexplicable thing, to the bitter amazement of those who had learned to trust him.

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

From this reading THE PERVERSE BEHAVIOUR OF AN OLD MAN AND A YOUNG MAN When old Allan Delcher slept with his fathers--being so found in the big chair, with the worn, leather-bound Bible open in his lap--the revived but still tender faith of Aunt Bell Hardwick was bitten as by frost.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading When he could no longer be reproached it transpired that he had left "to Allan Delcher Linford, son of one Clayton Linford," a beggarly pittance of five thousand dollars; and "to my beloved grandson, Bernal Linford, I give, devise and bequeath the residue of my estate, both real and personal."

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading For it straightway appeared that the dead man had in life done a perverse and inexplicable thing, to the bitter amazement of those who had learned to trust him.

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

From this reading When he could no longer be reproached it transpired that he had left "to Allan Delcher Linford, son of one Clayton Linford," a beggarly pittance of five thousand dollars; and "to my beloved grandson, Bernal Linford, I give, devise and bequeath the residue of my estate, both real and personal."

for more time

From this reading When he could no longer be reproached it transpired that he had left "to Allan Delcher Linford, son of one Clayton Linford," a beggarly pittance of five thousand dollars; and "to my beloved grandson, Bernal Linford, I give, devise and bequeath the residue of my estate, both real and personal."

engage in

From this reading On the day after he sent a blasphemous grandson from his door he had called for Squire Cumpston, announcing to the family his intention to make an entirely new will--a thing for which there seemed to be a certain sad necessity.

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

From this reading THE PERVERSE BEHAVIOUR OF AN OLD MAN AND A YOUNG MAN When old Allan Delcher slept with his fathers--being so found in the big chair, with the worn, leather-bound Bible open in his lap--the revived but still tender faith of Aunt Bell Hardwick was bitten as by frost.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading When he could no longer be reproached it transpired that he had left "to Allan Delcher Linford, son of one Clayton Linford," a beggarly pittance of five thousand dollars; and "to my beloved grandson, Bernal Linford, I give, devise and bequeath the residue of my estate, both real and personal."

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading And this though the Bible had lain open at that psalm in which David is said to describe the corruption of a natural man--a psalm beginning, "The fool hath said in his heart, 'There is no God.'"

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading On the day after he sent a blasphemous grandson from his door he had called for Squire Cumpston, announcing to the family his intention to make an entirely new will--a thing for which there seemed to be a certain sad necessity.

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

From this reading On the day after he sent a blasphemous grandson from his door he had called for Squire Cumpston, announcing to the family his intention to make an entirely new will--a thing for which there seemed to be a certain sad necessity.

not any; not one

From this reading And this though the Bible had lain open at that psalm in which David is said to describe the corruption of a natural man--a psalm beginning, "The fool hath said in his heart, 'There is no God.'"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PERVERSE BEHAVIOUR OF AN OLD MAN AND A YOUNG MAN When old Allan Delcher slept with his fathers--being so found in the big chair, with the worn, leather-bound Bible open in his lap--the revived but still tender faith of Aunt Bell Hardwick was bitten as by frost.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE PERVERSE BEHAVIOUR OF AN OLD MAN AND A YOUNG MAN When old Allan Delcher slept with his fathers--being so found in the big chair, with the worn, leather-bound Bible open in his lap--the revived but still tender faith of Aunt Bell Hardwick was bitten as by frost.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the day after he sent a blasphemous grandson from his door he had called for Squire Cumpston, announcing to the family his intention to make an entirely new will--a thing for which there seemed to be a certain sad necessity.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When he could no longer be reproached it transpired that he had left "to Allan Delcher Linford, son of one Clayton Linford," a beggarly pittance of five thousand dollars; and "to my beloved grandson, Bernal Linford, I give, devise and bequeath the residue of my estate, both real and personal."

To move from a closed position.

From this reading THE PERVERSE BEHAVIOUR OF AN OLD MAN AND A YOUNG MAN When old Allan Delcher slept with his fathers--being so found in the big chair, with the worn, leather-bound Bible open in his lap--the revived but still tender faith of Aunt Bell Hardwick was bitten as by frost.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading When he could no longer be reproached it transpired that he had left "to Allan Delcher Linford, son of one Clayton Linford," a beggarly pittance of five thousand dollars; and "to my beloved grandson, Bernal Linford, I give, devise and bequeath the residue of my estate, both real and personal."

marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict

From this reading THE PERVERSE BEHAVIOUR OF AN OLD MAN AND A YOUNG MAN When old Allan Delcher slept with his fathers--being so found in the big chair, with the worn, leather-bound Bible open in his lap--the revived but still tender faith of Aunt Bell Hardwick was bitten as by frost.

an inadequate payment

From this reading When he could no longer be reproached it transpired that he had left "to Allan Delcher Linford, son of one Clayton Linford," a beggarly pittance of five thousand dollars; and "to my beloved grandson, Bernal Linford, I give, devise and bequeath the residue of my estate, both real and personal."

one of the 150 lyrical poems and prayers that comprise the Book of Psalms in the Old Testament; said to have been written by David

From this reading And this though the Bible had lain open at that psalm in which David is said to describe the corruption of a natural man--a psalm beginning, "The fool hath said in his heart, 'There is no God.'"

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

From this reading When he could no longer be reproached it transpired that he had left "to Allan Delcher Linford, son of one Clayton Linford," a beggarly pittance of five thousand dollars; and "to my beloved grandson, Bernal Linford, I give, devise and bequeath the residue of my estate, both real and personal."

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

From this reading When he could no longer be reproached it transpired that he had left "to Allan Delcher Linford, son of one Clayton Linford," a beggarly pittance of five thousand dollars; and "to my beloved grandson, Bernal Linford, I give, devise and bequeath the residue of my estate, both real and personal."

matter that remains after something has been removed

From this reading When he could no longer be reproached it transpired that he had left "to Allan Delcher Linford, son of one Clayton Linford," a beggarly pittance of five thousand dollars; and "to my beloved grandson, Bernal Linford, I give, devise and bequeath the residue of my estate, both real and personal."

restored to consciousness or life or vigor

From this reading THE PERVERSE BEHAVIOUR OF AN OLD MAN AND A YOUNG MAN When old Allan Delcher slept with his fathers--being so found in the big chair, with the worn, leather-bound Bible open in his lap--the revived but still tender faith of Aunt Bell Hardwick was bitten as by frost.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading On the day after he sent a blasphemous grandson from his door he had called for Squire Cumpston, announcing to the family his intention to make an entirely new will--a thing for which there seemed to be a certain sad necessity.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading And this though the Bible had lain open at that psalm in which David is said to describe the corruption of a natural man--a psalm beginning, "The fool hath said in his heart, 'There is no God.'"

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

From this reading On the day after he sent a blasphemous grandson from his door he had called for Squire Cumpston, announcing to the family his intention to make an entirely new will--a thing for which there seemed to be a certain sad necessity.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading On the day after he sent a blasphemous grandson from his door he had called for Squire Cumpston, announcing to the family his intention to make an entirely new will--a thing for which there seemed to be a certain sad necessity.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading THE PERVERSE BEHAVIOUR OF AN OLD MAN AND A YOUNG MAN When old Allan Delcher slept with his fathers--being so found in the big chair, with the worn, leather-bound Bible open in his lap--the revived but still tender faith of Aunt Bell Hardwick was bitten as by frost.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE PERVERSE BEHAVIOUR OF AN OLD MAN AND A YOUNG MAN When old Allan Delcher slept with his fathers--being so found in the big chair, with the worn, leather-bound Bible open in his lap--the revived but still tender faith of Aunt Bell Hardwick was bitten as by frost.

a male human offspring

From this reading When he could no longer be reproached it transpired that he had left "to Allan Delcher Linford, son of one Clayton Linford," a beggarly pittance of five thousand dollars; and "to my beloved grandson, Bernal Linford, I give, devise and bequeath the residue of my estate, both real and personal."

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading On the day after he sent a blasphemous grandson from his door he had called for Squire Cumpston, announcing to the family his intention to make an entirely new will--a thing for which there seemed to be a certain sad necessity.

not in physical motion

From this reading THE PERVERSE BEHAVIOUR OF AN OLD MAN AND A YOUNG MAN When old Allan Delcher slept with his fathers--being so found in the big chair, with the worn, leather-bound Bible open in his lap--the revived but still tender faith of Aunt Bell Hardwick was bitten as by frost.

at once

From this reading For it straightway appeared that the dead man had in life done a perverse and inexplicable thing, to the bitter amazement of those who had learned to trust him.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading THE PERVERSE BEHAVIOUR OF AN OLD MAN AND A YOUNG MAN When old Allan Delcher slept with his fathers--being so found in the big chair, with the worn, leather-bound Bible open in his lap--the revived but still tender faith of Aunt Bell Hardwick was bitten as by frost.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And this though the Bible had lain open at that psalm in which David is said to describe the corruption of a natural man--a psalm beginning, "The fool hath said in his heart, 'There is no God.'"

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

From this reading THE PERVERSE BEHAVIOUR OF AN OLD MAN AND A YOUNG MAN When old Allan Delcher slept with his fathers--being so found in the big chair, with the worn, leather-bound Bible open in his lap--the revived but still tender faith of Aunt Bell Hardwick was bitten as by frost.

in or at that place or location

From this reading And this though the Bible had lain open at that psalm in which David is said to describe the corruption of a natural man--a psalm beginning, "The fool hath said in his heart, 'There is no God.'"

a special situation

From this reading For it straightway appeared that the dead man had in life done a perverse and inexplicable thing, to the bitter amazement of those who had learned to trust him.

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

From this reading And this though the Bible had lain open at that psalm in which David is said to describe the corruption of a natural man--a psalm beginning, "The fool hath said in his heart, 'There is no God.'"

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading For it straightway appeared that the dead man had in life done a perverse and inexplicable thing, to the bitter amazement of those who had learned to trust him.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading And this though the Bible had lain open at that psalm in which David is said to describe the corruption of a natural man--a psalm beginning, "The fool hath said in his heart, 'There is no God.'"

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading When he could no longer be reproached it transpired that he had left "to Allan Delcher Linford, son of one Clayton Linford," a beggarly pittance of five thousand dollars; and "to my beloved grandson, Bernal Linford, I give, devise and bequeath the residue of my estate, both real and personal."

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

From this reading And this though the Bible had lain open at that psalm in which David is said to describe the corruption of a natural man--a psalm beginning, "The fool hath said in his heart, 'There is no God.'"

past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas

From this reading When he could no longer be reproached it transpired that he had left "to Allan Delcher Linford, son of one Clayton Linford," a beggarly pittance of five thousand dollars; and "to my beloved grandson, Bernal Linford, I give, devise and bequeath the residue of my estate, both real and personal."

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading For it straightway appeared that the dead man had in life done a perverse and inexplicable thing, to the bitter amazement of those who had learned to trust him.

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

From this reading THE PERVERSE BEHAVIOUR OF AN OLD MAN AND A YOUNG MAN When old Allan Delcher slept with his fathers--being so found in the big chair, with the worn, leather-bound Bible open in his lap--the revived but still tender faith of Aunt Bell Hardwick was bitten as by frost.

at the time that

From this reading THE PERVERSE BEHAVIOUR OF AN OLD MAN AND A YOUNG MAN When old Allan Delcher slept with his fathers--being so found in the big chair, with the worn, leather-bound Bible open in his lap--the revived but still tender faith of Aunt Bell Hardwick was bitten as by frost.

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

From this reading And this though the Bible had lain open at that psalm in which David is said to describe the corruption of a natural man--a psalm beginning, "The fool hath said in his heart, 'There is no God.'"

which person or people

From this reading For it straightway appeared that the dead man had in life done a perverse and inexplicable thing, to the bitter amazement of those who had learned to trust him.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading On the day after he sent a blasphemous grandson from his door he had called for Squire Cumpston, announcing to the family his intention to make an entirely new will--a thing for which there seemed to be a certain sad necessity.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE PERVERSE BEHAVIOUR OF AN OLD MAN AND A YOUNG MAN When old Allan Delcher slept with his fathers--being so found in the big chair, with the worn, leather-bound Bible open in his lap--the revived but still tender faith of Aunt Bell Hardwick was bitten as by frost.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading THE PERVERSE BEHAVIOUR OF AN OLD MAN AND A YOUNG MAN When old Allan Delcher slept with his fathers--being so found in the big chair, with the worn, leather-bound Bible open in his lap--the revived but still tender faith of Aunt Bell Hardwick was bitten as by frost.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading THE PERVERSE BEHAVIOUR OF AN OLD MAN AND A YOUNG MAN When old Allan Delcher slept with his fathers--being so found in the big chair, with the worn, leather-bound Bible open in his lap--the revived but still tender faith of Aunt Bell Hardwick was bitten as by frost.