Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading SIR ANDREW APPEARS IN A NEW CHARACTER—HIS DESIGNS ON DAME WORTHINGTON’S PROPERTY—HE CLAIMS RELATIONSHIP—THE POISONED DRAUGHTS—THE OLD DAME’S SAD EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD—A STRANGER COMES UPON THE SCENE—NEWS FROM NED WARBECK.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading There was some mystery attached to old Dame Worthington, Sir Richard Warbeck, and his two adopted nephews, Charley and Wildfire Ned.

(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 All that we can say at present is that, in her youth and prime, good Dame Worthington must have been a great beauty, for even now she bore traces of it.

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

From this reading There was some mystery attached to old Dame Worthington, Sir Richard Warbeck, and his two adopted nephews, Charley and Wildfire Ned.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland

From this reading SIR ANDREW APPEARS IN A NEW CHARACTER—HIS DESIGNS ON DAME WORTHINGTON’S PROPERTY—HE CLAIMS RELATIONSHIP—THE POISONED DRAUGHTS—THE OLD DAME’S SAD EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD—A STRANGER COMES UPON THE SCENE—NEWS FROM NED WARBECK.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading SIR ANDREW APPEARS IN A NEW CHARACTER—HIS DESIGNS ON DAME WORTHINGTON’S PROPERTY—HE CLAIMS RELATIONSHIP—THE POISONED DRAUGHTS—THE OLD DAME’S SAD EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD—A STRANGER COMES UPON THE SCENE—NEWS FROM NED WARBECK.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading All that we can say at present is that, in her youth and prime, good Dame Worthington must have been a great beauty, for even now she bore traces of it.

being joined in close association

From this reading There was some mystery attached to old Dame Worthington, Sir Richard Warbeck, and his two adopted nephews, Charley and Wildfire Ned.

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

From this reading What this mystery was, no one could find out; but Mistress Haylark swore in her own heart that there _must_ be one, and she would have given her finger-ends to have found it out.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading All that we can say at present is that, in her youth and prime, good Dame Worthington must have been a great beauty, for even now she bore traces of it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading All that we can say at present is that, in her youth and prime, good Dame Worthington must have been a great beauty, for even now she bore traces of it.

cause to be bored

From this reading All that we can say at present is that, in her youth and prime, good Dame Worthington must have been a great beauty, for even now she bore traces of it.

two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts

From this reading All we know for a positive fact is that, when rather over thirty, she condescended to marry a sea captain, who, through Sir Richard Warbeck’s influence at the India House, had the command of a brig.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading What this mystery was, no one could find out; but Mistress Haylark swore in her own heart that there _must_ be one, and she would have given her finger-ends to have found it out.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading All that we can say at present is that, in her youth and prime, good Dame Worthington must have been a great beauty, for even now she bore traces of it.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading All we know for a positive fact is that, when rather over thirty, she condescended to marry a sea captain, who, through Sir Richard Warbeck’s influence at the India House, had the command of a brig.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading SIR ANDREW APPEARS IN A NEW CHARACTER—HIS DESIGNS ON DAME WORTHINGTON’S PROPERTY—HE CLAIMS RELATIONSHIP—THE POISONED DRAUGHTS—THE OLD DAME’S SAD EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD—A STRANGER COMES UPON THE SCENE—NEWS FROM NED WARBECK.

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

From this reading There was some mystery attached to old Dame Worthington, Sir Richard Warbeck, and his two adopted nephews, Charley and Wildfire Ned.

plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading SIR ANDREW APPEARS IN A NEW CHARACTER—HIS DESIGNS ON DAME WORTHINGTON’S PROPERTY—HE CLAIMS RELATIONSHIP—THE POISONED DRAUGHTS—THE OLD DAME’S SAD EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD—A STRANGER COMES UPON THE SCENE—NEWS FROM NED WARBECK.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading SIR ANDREW APPEARS IN A NEW CHARACTER—HIS DESIGNS ON DAME WORTHINGTON’S PROPERTY—HE CLAIMS RELATIONSHIP—THE POISONED DRAUGHTS—THE OLD DAME’S SAD EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD—A STRANGER COMES UPON THE SCENE—NEWS FROM NED WARBECK.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading All we know for a positive fact is that, when rather over thirty, she condescended to marry a sea captain, who, through Sir Richard Warbeck’s influence at the India House, had the command of a brig.

past form of “condescend” — behave in a patronizing and condescending manner

From this reading All we know for a positive fact is that, when rather over thirty, she condescended to marry a sea captain, who, through Sir Richard Warbeck’s influence at the India House, had the command of a brig.

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

From this reading What this mystery was, no one could find out; but Mistress Haylark swore in her own heart that there _must_ be one, and she would have given her finger-ends to have found it out.

informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading SIR ANDREW APPEARS IN A NEW CHARACTER—HIS DESIGNS ON DAME WORTHINGTON’S PROPERTY—HE CLAIMS RELATIONSHIP—THE POISONED DRAUGHTS—THE OLD DAME’S SAD EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD—A STRANGER COMES UPON THE SCENE—NEWS FROM NED WARBECK.

possessive form of “dame” — informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading SIR ANDREW APPEARS IN A NEW CHARACTER—HIS DESIGNS ON DAME WORTHINGTON’S PROPERTY—HE CLAIMS RELATIONSHIP—THE POISONED DRAUGHTS—THE OLD DAME’S SAD EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD—A STRANGER COMES UPON THE SCENE—NEWS FROM NED WARBECK.

plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading SIR ANDREW APPEARS IN A NEW CHARACTER—HIS DESIGNS ON DAME WORTHINGTON’S PROPERTY—HE CLAIMS RELATIONSHIP—THE POISONED DRAUGHTS—THE OLD DAME’S SAD EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD—A STRANGER COMES UPON THE SCENE—NEWS FROM NED WARBECK.

a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces

From this reading SIR ANDREW APPEARS IN A NEW CHARACTER—HIS DESIGNS ON DAME WORTHINGTON’S PROPERTY—HE CLAIMS RELATIONSHIP—THE POISONED DRAUGHTS—THE OLD DAME’S SAD EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD—A STRANGER COMES UPON THE SCENE—NEWS FROM NED WARBECK.

divisible by two

From this reading All that we can say at present is that, in her youth and prime, good Dame Worthington must have been a great beauty, for even now she bore traces of it.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading SIR ANDREW APPEARS IN A NEW CHARACTER—HIS DESIGNS ON DAME WORTHINGTON’S PROPERTY—HE CLAIMS RELATIONSHIP—THE POISONED DRAUGHTS—THE OLD DAME’S SAD EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD—A STRANGER COMES UPON THE SCENE—NEWS FROM NED WARBECK.

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

From this reading All we know for a positive fact is that, when rather over thirty, she condescended to marry a sea captain, who, through Sir Richard Warbeck’s influence at the India House, had the command of a brig.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading What this mystery was, no one could find out; but Mistress Haylark swore in her own heart that there _must_ be one, and she would have given her finger-ends to have found it out.

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

From this reading What this mystery was, no one could find out; but Mistress Haylark swore in her own heart that there _must_ be one, and she would have given her finger-ends to have found it out.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading All that we can say at present is that, in her youth and prime, good Dame Worthington must have been a great beauty, for even now she bore traces of it.

set up or found

From this reading What this mystery was, no one could find out; but Mistress Haylark swore in her own heart that there _must_ be one, and she would have given her finger-ends to have found it out.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading SIR ANDREW APPEARS IN A NEW CHARACTER—HIS DESIGNS ON DAME WORTHINGTON’S PROPERTY—HE CLAIMS RELATIONSHIP—THE POISONED DRAUGHTS—THE OLD DAME’S SAD EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD—A STRANGER COMES UPON THE SCENE—NEWS FROM NED WARBECK.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading What this mystery was, no one could find out; but Mistress Haylark swore in her own heart that there _must_ be one, and she would have given her finger-ends to have found it out.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading All that we can say at present is that, in her youth and prime, good Dame Worthington must have been a great beauty, for even now she bore traces of it.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading All that we can say at present is that, in her youth and prime, good Dame Worthington must have been a great beauty, for even now she bore traces of it.

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

From this reading All we know for a positive fact is that, when rather over thirty, she condescended to marry a sea captain, who, through Sir Richard Warbeck’s influence at the India House, had the command of a brig.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading What this mystery was, no one could find out; but Mistress Haylark swore in her own heart that there _must_ be one, and she would have given her finger-ends to have found it out.

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

From this reading What this mystery was, no one could find out; but Mistress Haylark swore in her own heart that there _must_ be one, and she would have given her finger-ends to have found it out.

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

From this reading SIR ANDREW APPEARS IN A NEW CHARACTER—HIS DESIGNS ON DAME WORTHINGTON’S PROPERTY—HE CLAIMS RELATIONSHIP—THE POISONED DRAUGHTS—THE OLD DAME’S SAD EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD—A STRANGER COMES UPON THE SCENE—NEWS FROM NED WARBECK.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading What this mystery was, no one could find out; but Mistress Haylark swore in her own heart that there _must_ be one, and she would have given her finger-ends to have found it out.

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

From this reading What this mystery was, no one could find out; but Mistress Haylark swore in her own heart that there _must_ be one, and she would have given her finger-ends to have found it out.

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

From this reading SIR ANDREW APPEARS IN A NEW CHARACTER—HIS DESIGNS ON DAME WORTHINGTON’S PROPERTY—HE CLAIMS RELATIONSHIP—THE POISONED DRAUGHTS—THE OLD DAME’S SAD EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD—A STRANGER COMES UPON THE SCENE—NEWS FROM NED WARBECK.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading All we know for a positive fact is that, when rather over thirty, she condescended to marry a sea captain, who, through Sir Richard Warbeck’s influence at the India House, had the command of a brig.

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

From this reading SIR ANDREW APPEARS IN A NEW CHARACTER—HIS DESIGNS ON DAME WORTHINGTON’S PROPERTY—HE CLAIMS RELATIONSHIP—THE POISONED DRAUGHTS—THE OLD DAME’S SAD EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD—A STRANGER COMES UPON THE SCENE—NEWS FROM NED WARBECK.

a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

From this reading All we know for a positive fact is that, when rather over thirty, she condescended to marry a sea captain, who, through Sir Richard Warbeck’s influence at the India House, had the command of a brig.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading All we know for a positive fact is that, when rather over thirty, she condescended to marry a sea captain, who, through Sir Richard Warbeck’s influence at the India House, had the command of a brig.

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

From this reading All that we can say at present is that, in her youth and prime, good Dame Worthington must have been a great beauty, for even now she bore traces of it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading What this mystery was, no one could find out; but Mistress Haylark swore in her own heart that there _must_ be one, and she would have given her finger-ends to have found it out.

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

From this reading All we know for a positive fact is that, when rather over thirty, she condescended to marry a sea captain, who, through Sir Richard Warbeck’s influence at the India House, had the command of a brig.

take in marriage

From this reading All we know for a positive fact is that, when rather over thirty, she condescended to marry a sea captain, who, through Sir Richard Warbeck’s influence at the India House, had the command of a brig.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading What this mystery was, no one could find out; but Mistress Haylark swore in her own heart that there _must_ be one, and she would have given her finger-ends to have found it out.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading What this mystery was, no one could find out; but Mistress Haylark swore in her own heart that there _must_ be one, and she would have given her finger-ends to have found it out.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading There was some mystery attached to old Dame Worthington, Sir Richard Warbeck, and his two adopted nephews, Charley and Wildfire Ned.

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

From this reading SIR ANDREW APPEARS IN A NEW CHARACTER—HIS DESIGNS ON DAME WORTHINGTON’S PROPERTY—HE CLAIMS RELATIONSHIP—THE POISONED DRAUGHTS—THE OLD DAME’S SAD EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD—A STRANGER COMES UPON THE SCENE—NEWS FROM NED WARBECK.

plural of “nephew” — a son of your brother or sister

From this reading There was some mystery attached to old Dame Worthington, Sir Richard Warbeck, and his two adopted nephews, Charley and Wildfire Ned.

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

From this reading SIR ANDREW APPEARS IN A NEW CHARACTER—HIS DESIGNS ON DAME WORTHINGTON’S PROPERTY—HE CLAIMS RELATIONSHIP—THE POISONED DRAUGHTS—THE OLD DAME’S SAD EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD—A STRANGER COMES UPON THE SCENE—NEWS FROM NED WARBECK.

information about recent and important events

From this reading SIR ANDREW APPEARS IN A NEW CHARACTER—HIS DESIGNS ON DAME WORTHINGTON’S PROPERTY—HE CLAIMS RELATIONSHIP—THE POISONED DRAUGHTS—THE OLD DAME’S SAD EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD—A STRANGER COMES UPON THE SCENE—NEWS FROM NED WARBECK.

not any; not one

From this reading What this mystery was, no one could find out; but Mistress Haylark swore in her own heart that there _must_ be one, and she would have given her finger-ends to have found it out.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading All that we can say at present is that, in her youth and prime, good Dame Worthington must have been a great beauty, for even now she bore traces of it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading All that we can say at present is that, in her youth and prime, good Dame Worthington must have been a great beauty, for even now she bore traces of it.

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

From this reading SIR ANDREW APPEARS IN A NEW CHARACTER—HIS DESIGNS ON DAME WORTHINGTON’S PROPERTY—HE CLAIMS RELATIONSHIP—THE POISONED DRAUGHTS—THE OLD DAME’S SAD EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD—A STRANGER COMES UPON THE SCENE—NEWS FROM NED WARBECK.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SIR ANDREW APPEARS IN A NEW CHARACTER—HIS DESIGNS ON DAME WORTHINGTON’S PROPERTY—HE CLAIMS RELATIONSHIP—THE POISONED DRAUGHTS—THE OLD DAME’S SAD EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD—A STRANGER COMES UPON THE SCENE—NEWS FROM NED WARBECK.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading What this mystery was, no one could find out; but Mistress Haylark swore in her own heart that there _must_ be one, and she would have given her finger-ends to have found it out.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading What this mystery was, no one could find out; but Mistress Haylark swore in her own heart that there _must_ be one, and she would have given her finger-ends to have found it out.

above and across; more than

From this reading All we know for a positive fact is that, when rather over thirty, she condescended to marry a sea captain, who, through Sir Richard Warbeck’s influence at the India House, had the command of a brig.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading What this mystery was, no one could find out; but Mistress Haylark swore in her own heart that there _must_ be one, and she would have given her finger-ends to have found it out.

past form of “poison” — spoil as if by poison

From this reading SIR ANDREW APPEARS IN A NEW CHARACTER—HIS DESIGNS ON DAME WORTHINGTON’S PROPERTY—HE CLAIMS RELATIONSHIP—THE POISONED DRAUGHTS—THE OLD DAME’S SAD EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD—A STRANGER COMES UPON THE SCENE—NEWS FROM NED WARBECK.

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

From this reading All we know for a positive fact is that, when rather over thirty, she condescended to marry a sea captain, who, through Sir Richard Warbeck’s influence at the India House, had the command of a brig.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading All that we can say at present is that, in her youth and prime, good Dame Worthington must have been a great beauty, for even now she bore traces of it.

first in rank or degree

From this reading All that we can say at present is that, in her youth and prime, good Dame Worthington must have been a great beauty, for even now she bore traces of it.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading SIR ANDREW APPEARS IN A NEW CHARACTER—HIS DESIGNS ON DAME WORTHINGTON’S PROPERTY—HE CLAIMS RELATIONSHIP—THE POISONED DRAUGHTS—THE OLD DAME’S SAD EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD—A STRANGER COMES UPON THE SCENE—NEWS FROM NED WARBECK.

on the contrary

From this reading All we know for a positive fact is that, when rather over thirty, she condescended to marry a sea captain, who, through Sir Richard Warbeck’s influence at the India House, had the command of a brig.

a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)

From this reading SIR ANDREW APPEARS IN A NEW CHARACTER—HIS DESIGNS ON DAME WORTHINGTON’S PROPERTY—HE CLAIMS RELATIONSHIP—THE POISONED DRAUGHTS—THE OLD DAME’S SAD EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD—A STRANGER COMES UPON THE SCENE—NEWS FROM NED WARBECK.

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

From this reading There was some mystery attached to old Dame Worthington, Sir Richard Warbeck, and his two adopted nephews, Charley and Wildfire Ned.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading SIR ANDREW APPEARS IN A NEW CHARACTER—HIS DESIGNS ON DAME WORTHINGTON’S PROPERTY—HE CLAIMS RELATIONSHIP—THE POISONED DRAUGHTS—THE OLD DAME’S SAD EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD—A STRANGER COMES UPON THE SCENE—NEWS FROM NED WARBECK.

express in words

From this reading All that we can say at present is that, in her youth and prime, good Dame Worthington must have been a great beauty, for even now she bore traces of it.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading SIR ANDREW APPEARS IN A NEW CHARACTER—HIS DESIGNS ON DAME WORTHINGTON’S PROPERTY—HE CLAIMS RELATIONSHIP—THE POISONED DRAUGHTS—THE OLD DAME’S SAD EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD—A STRANGER COMES UPON THE SCENE—NEWS FROM NED WARBECK.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading All we know for a positive fact is that, when rather over thirty, she condescended to marry a sea captain, who, through Sir Richard Warbeck’s influence at the India House, had the command of a brig.

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

From this reading What this mystery was, no one could find out; but Mistress Haylark swore in her own heart that there _must_ be one, and she would have given her finger-ends to have found it out.

term of address for a man

From this reading SIR ANDREW APPEARS IN A NEW CHARACTER—HIS DESIGNS ON DAME WORTHINGTON’S PROPERTY—HE CLAIMS RELATIONSHIP—THE POISONED DRAUGHTS—THE OLD DAME’S SAD EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD—A STRANGER COMES UPON THE SCENE—NEWS FROM NED WARBECK.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading There was some mystery attached to old Dame Worthington, Sir Richard Warbeck, and his two adopted nephews, Charley and Wildfire Ned.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading SIR ANDREW APPEARS IN A NEW CHARACTER—HIS DESIGNS ON DAME WORTHINGTON’S PROPERTY—HE CLAIMS RELATIONSHIP—THE POISONED DRAUGHTS—THE OLD DAME’S SAD EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD—A STRANGER COMES UPON THE SCENE—NEWS FROM NED WARBECK.

inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading What this mystery was, no one could find out; but Mistress Haylark swore in her own heart that there _must_ be one, and she would have given her finger-ends to have found it out.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading What this mystery was, no one could find out; but Mistress Haylark swore in her own heart that there _must_ be one, and she would have given her finger-ends to have found it out.

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

From this reading SIR ANDREW APPEARS IN A NEW CHARACTER—HIS DESIGNS ON DAME WORTHINGTON’S PROPERTY—HE CLAIMS RELATIONSHIP—THE POISONED DRAUGHTS—THE OLD DAME’S SAD EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD—A STRANGER COMES UPON THE SCENE—NEWS FROM NED WARBECK.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was some mystery attached to old Dame Worthington, Sir Richard Warbeck, and his two adopted nephews, Charley and Wildfire Ned.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading All we know for a positive fact is that, when rather over thirty, she condescended to marry a sea captain, who, through Sir Richard Warbeck’s influence at the India House, had the command of a brig.

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

From this reading What this mystery was, no one could find out; but Mistress Haylark swore in her own heart that there _must_ be one, and she would have given her finger-ends to have found it out.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading All we know for a positive fact is that, when rather over thirty, she condescended to marry a sea captain, who, through Sir Richard Warbeck’s influence at the India House, had the command of a brig.

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

From this reading There was some mystery attached to old Dame Worthington, Sir Richard Warbeck, and his two adopted nephews, Charley and Wildfire Ned.

plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount

From this reading All that we can say at present is that, in her youth and prime, good Dame Worthington must have been a great beauty, for even now she bore traces of it.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading There was some mystery attached to old Dame Worthington, Sir Richard Warbeck, and his two adopted nephews, Charley and Wildfire Ned.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading SIR ANDREW APPEARS IN A NEW CHARACTER—HIS DESIGNS ON DAME WORTHINGTON’S PROPERTY—HE CLAIMS RELATIONSHIP—THE POISONED DRAUGHTS—THE OLD DAME’S SAD EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD—A STRANGER COMES UPON THE SCENE—NEWS FROM NED WARBECK.

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

From this reading SIR ANDREW APPEARS IN A NEW CHARACTER—HIS DESIGNS ON DAME WORTHINGTON’S PROPERTY—HE CLAIMS RELATIONSHIP—THE POISONED DRAUGHTS—THE OLD DAME’S SAD EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD—A STRANGER COMES UPON THE SCENE—NEWS FROM NED WARBECK.

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

From this reading All we know for a positive fact is that, when rather over thirty, she condescended to marry a sea captain, who, through Sir Richard Warbeck’s influence at the India House, had the command of a brig.

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

From this reading There was some mystery attached to old Dame Worthington, Sir Richard Warbeck, and his two adopted nephews, Charley and Wildfire Ned.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading All that we can say at present is that, in her youth and prime, good Dame Worthington must have been a great beauty, for even now she bore traces of it.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What this mystery was, no one could find out; but Mistress Haylark swore in her own heart that there _must_ be one, and she would have given her finger-ends to have found it out.

at the time that

From this reading All we know for a positive fact is that, when rather over thirty, she condescended to marry a sea captain, who, through Sir Richard Warbeck’s influence at the India House, had the command of a brig.

which person or people

From this reading All we know for a positive fact is that, when rather over thirty, she condescended to marry a sea captain, who, through Sir Richard Warbeck’s influence at the India House, had the command of a brig.

a raging and rapidly spreading conflagration

From this reading There was some mystery attached to old Dame Worthington, Sir Richard Warbeck, and his two adopted nephews, Charley and Wildfire Ned.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading SIR ANDREW APPEARS IN A NEW CHARACTER—HIS DESIGNS ON DAME WORTHINGTON’S PROPERTY—HE CLAIMS RELATIONSHIP—THE POISONED DRAUGHTS—THE OLD DAME’S SAD EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD—A STRANGER COMES UPON THE SCENE—NEWS FROM NED WARBECK.

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

From this reading There was some mystery attached to old Dame Worthington, Sir Richard Warbeck, and his two adopted nephews, Charley and Wildfire Ned.

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

From this reading SIR ANDREW APPEARS IN A NEW CHARACTER—HIS DESIGNS ON DAME WORTHINGTON’S PROPERTY—HE CLAIMS RELATIONSHIP—THE POISONED DRAUGHTS—THE OLD DAME’S SAD EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD—A STRANGER COMES UPON THE SCENE—NEWS FROM NED WARBECK.

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

From this reading What this mystery was, no one could find out; but Mistress Haylark swore in her own heart that there _must_ be one, and she would have given her finger-ends to have found it out.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading All that we can say at present is that, in her youth and prime, good Dame Worthington must have been a great beauty, for even now she bore traces of it.