Chapter XXVIII

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

From this reading IN WHICH SOMETHING IS SAID OF PHILLIP REDGILL, OLD SIR ANDREW, AND IN WHICH ONE OF PHILLIP’S VICTIMS IS MADE A HAPPY MAN AND A FATHER.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Upon the elegant house, and its fashionably dressed inmates, in Minerva Street, of which Phillip had heard many strange rumours, Mr. Redgill never bestowed a single thought, although he had more than crude suspicions of who the much-talked-of “Madame Fannie St. Claire” might be.

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

From this reading IN WHICH SOMETHING IS SAID OF PHILLIP REDGILL, OLD SIR ANDREW, AND IN WHICH ONE OF PHILLIP’S VICTIMS IS MADE A HAPPY MAN AND A FATHER.

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

From this reading IN WHICH SOMETHING IS SAID OF PHILLIP REDGILL, OLD SIR ANDREW, AND IN WHICH ONE OF PHILLIP’S VICTIMS IS MADE A HAPPY MAN AND A FATHER.

any thing at all

From this reading Old Sir Andrew had never thought of asking Phillip anything regarding his daughter.

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From this reading “She has made her own nest,” he would sometimes say to his old and asthmatic wife, propped up in her arm-chair beside the fire, “therefore let her lie in it.

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

From this reading She had separated from her husband he full well knew, but as Phillip never broached the subject, Sir Andrew, for purposes of avarice and greed, refrained from doing so.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading Old Sir Andrew had never thought of asking Phillip anything regarding his daughter.

a person suffering from asthma

From this reading “She has made her own nest,” he would sometimes say to his old and asthmatic wife, propped up in her arm-chair beside the fire, “therefore let her lie in it.

Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

From this reading She had separated from her husband he full well knew, but as Phillip never broached the subject, Sir Andrew, for purposes of avarice and greed, refrained from doing so.

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

From this reading Upon the elegant house, and its fashionably dressed inmates, in Minerva Street, of which Phillip had heard many strange rumours, Mr. Redgill never bestowed a single thought, although he had more than crude suspicions of who the much-talked-of “Madame Fannie St. Claire” might be.

next to; at the side of

From this reading “She has made her own nest,” he would sometimes say to his old and asthmatic wife, propped up in her arm-chair beside the fire, “therefore let her lie in it.

past form of “bestow” — present

From this reading Upon the elegant house, and its fashionably dressed inmates, in Minerva Street, of which Phillip had heard many strange rumours, Mr. Redgill never bestowed a single thought, although he had more than crude suspicions of who the much-talked-of “Madame Fannie St. Claire” might be.

of a cask or barrel

From this reading She had separated from her husband he full well knew, but as Phillip never broached the subject, Sir Andrew, for purposes of avarice and greed, refrained from doing so.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She had separated from her husband he full well knew, but as Phillip never broached the subject, Sir Andrew, for purposes of avarice and greed, refrained from doing so.

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From this reading Upon the elegant house, and its fashionably dressed inmates, in Minerva Street, of which Phillip had heard many strange rumours, Mr. Redgill never bestowed a single thought, although he had more than crude suspicions of who the much-talked-of “Madame Fannie St. Claire” might be.

not carefully or expertly made

From this reading Upon the elegant house, and its fashionably dressed inmates, in Minerva Street, of which Phillip had heard many strange rumours, Mr. Redgill never bestowed a single thought, although he had more than crude suspicions of who the much-talked-of “Madame Fannie St. Claire” might be.

a female human offspring

From this reading Old Sir Andrew had never thought of asking Phillip anything regarding his daughter.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading She had separated from her husband he full well knew, but as Phillip never broached the subject, Sir Andrew, for purposes of avarice and greed, refrained from doing so.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Upon the elegant house, and its fashionably dressed inmates, in Minerva Street, of which Phillip had heard many strange rumours, Mr. Redgill never bestowed a single thought, although he had more than crude suspicions of who the much-talked-of “Madame Fannie St. Claire” might be.

refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

From this reading Upon the elegant house, and its fashionably dressed inmates, in Minerva Street, of which Phillip had heard many strange rumours, Mr. Redgill never bestowed a single thought, although he had more than crude suspicions of who the much-talked-of “Madame Fannie St. Claire” might be.

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

From this reading Upon the elegant house, and its fashionably dressed inmates, in Minerva Street, of which Phillip had heard many strange rumours, Mr. Redgill never bestowed a single thought, although he had more than crude suspicions of who the much-talked-of “Madame Fannie St. Claire” might be.

in a fashionable manner

From this reading Upon the elegant house, and its fashionably dressed inmates, in Minerva Street, of which Phillip had heard many strange rumours, Mr. Redgill never bestowed a single thought, although he had more than crude suspicions of who the much-talked-of “Madame Fannie St. Claire” might be.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading IN WHICH SOMETHING IS SAID OF PHILLIP REDGILL, OLD SIR ANDREW, AND IN WHICH ONE OF PHILLIP’S VICTIMS IS MADE A HAPPY MAN AND A FATHER.

start firing a weapon

From this reading “She has made her own nest,” he would sometimes say to his old and asthmatic wife, propped up in her arm-chair beside the fire, “therefore let her lie in it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She had separated from her husband he full well knew, but as Phillip never broached the subject, Sir Andrew, for purposes of avarice and greed, refrained from doing so.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She had separated from her husband he full well knew, but as Phillip never broached the subject, Sir Andrew, for purposes of avarice and greed, refrained from doing so.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading She had separated from her husband he full well knew, but as Phillip never broached the subject, Sir Andrew, for purposes of avarice and greed, refrained from doing so.

excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially more material wealth) than one needs or deserves

From this reading She had separated from her husband he full well knew, but as Phillip never broached the subject, Sir Andrew, for purposes of avarice and greed, refrained from doing so.

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

From this reading Upon the elegant house, and its fashionably dressed inmates, in Minerva Street, of which Phillip had heard many strange rumours, Mr. Redgill never bestowed a single thought, although he had more than crude suspicions of who the much-talked-of “Madame Fannie St. Claire” might be.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading IN WHICH SOMETHING IS SAID OF PHILLIP REDGILL, OLD SIR ANDREW, AND IN WHICH ONE OF PHILLIP’S VICTIMS IS MADE A HAPPY MAN AND A FATHER.

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

From this reading “She has made her own nest,” he would sometimes say to his old and asthmatic wife, propped up in her arm-chair beside the fire, “therefore let her lie in it.

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

From this reading Upon the elegant house, and its fashionably dressed inmates, in Minerva Street, of which Phillip had heard many strange rumours, Mr. Redgill never bestowed a single thought, although he had more than crude suspicions of who the much-talked-of “Madame Fannie St. Claire” might be.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Upon the elegant house, and its fashionably dressed inmates, in Minerva Street, of which Phillip had heard many strange rumours, Mr. Redgill never bestowed a single thought, although he had more than crude suspicions of who the much-talked-of “Madame Fannie St. Claire” might be.

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

From this reading She had separated from her husband he full well knew, but as Phillip never broached the subject, Sir Andrew, for purposes of avarice and greed, refrained from doing so.

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

From this reading Old Sir Andrew had never thought of asking Phillip anything regarding his daughter.

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

From this reading Upon the elegant house, and its fashionably dressed inmates, in Minerva Street, of which Phillip had heard many strange rumours, Mr. Redgill never bestowed a single thought, although he had more than crude suspicions of who the much-talked-of “Madame Fannie St. Claire” might be.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading She had separated from her husband he full well knew, but as Phillip never broached the subject, Sir Andrew, for purposes of avarice and greed, refrained from doing so.

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

From this reading IN WHICH SOMETHING IS SAID OF PHILLIP REDGILL, OLD SIR ANDREW, AND IN WHICH ONE OF PHILLIP’S VICTIMS IS MADE A HAPPY MAN AND A FATHER.

plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading Upon the elegant house, and its fashionably dressed inmates, in Minerva Street, of which Phillip had heard many strange rumours, Mr. Redgill never bestowed a single thought, although he had more than crude suspicions of who the much-talked-of “Madame Fannie St. Claire” might be.

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

From this reading IN WHICH SOMETHING IS SAID OF PHILLIP REDGILL, OLD SIR ANDREW, AND IN WHICH ONE OF PHILLIP’S VICTIMS IS MADE A HAPPY MAN AND A FATHER.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “She has made her own nest,” he would sometimes say to his old and asthmatic wife, propped up in her arm-chair beside the fire, “therefore let her lie in it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Upon the elegant house, and its fashionably dressed inmates, in Minerva Street, of which Phillip had heard many strange rumours, Mr. Redgill never bestowed a single thought, although he had more than crude suspicions of who the much-talked-of “Madame Fannie St. Claire” might be.

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

From this reading She had separated from her husband he full well knew, but as Phillip never broached the subject, Sir Andrew, for purposes of avarice and greed, refrained from doing so.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading “She has made her own nest,” he would sometimes say to his old and asthmatic wife, propped up in her arm-chair beside the fire, “therefore let her lie in it.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading “She has made her own nest,” he would sometimes say to his old and asthmatic wife, propped up in her arm-chair beside the fire, “therefore let her lie in it.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading Upon the elegant house, and its fashionably dressed inmates, in Minerva Street, of which Phillip had heard many strange rumours, Mr. Redgill never bestowed a single thought, although he had more than crude suspicions of who the much-talked-of “Madame Fannie St. Claire” might be.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading IN WHICH SOMETHING IS SAID OF PHILLIP REDGILL, OLD SIR ANDREW, AND IN WHICH ONE OF PHILLIP’S VICTIMS IS MADE A HAPPY MAN AND A FATHER.

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

From this reading IN WHICH SOMETHING IS SAID OF PHILLIP REDGILL, OLD SIR ANDREW, AND IN WHICH ONE OF PHILLIP’S VICTIMS IS MADE A HAPPY MAN AND A FATHER.

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

From this reading Upon the elegant house, and its fashionably dressed inmates, in Minerva Street, of which Phillip had heard many strange rumours, Mr. Redgill never bestowed a single thought, although he had more than crude suspicions of who the much-talked-of “Madame Fannie St. Claire” might be.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Upon the elegant house, and its fashionably dressed inmates, in Minerva Street, of which Phillip had heard many strange rumours, Mr. Redgill never bestowed a single thought, although he had more than crude suspicions of who the much-talked-of “Madame Fannie St. Claire” might be.

(Roman mythology) goddess of wisdom; counterpart of Greek Athena

From this reading Upon the elegant house, and its fashionably dressed inmates, in Minerva Street, of which Phillip had heard many strange rumours, Mr. Redgill never bestowed a single thought, although he had more than crude suspicions of who the much-talked-of “Madame Fannie St. Claire” might be.

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

From this reading Upon the elegant house, and its fashionably dressed inmates, in Minerva Street, of which Phillip had heard many strange rumours, Mr. Redgill never bestowed a single thought, although he had more than crude suspicions of who the much-talked-of “Madame Fannie St. Claire” might be.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Upon the elegant house, and its fashionably dressed inmates, in Minerva Street, of which Phillip had heard many strange rumours, Mr. Redgill never bestowed a single thought, although he had more than crude suspicions of who the much-talked-of “Madame Fannie St. Claire” might be.

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

From this reading Upon the elegant house, and its fashionably dressed inmates, in Minerva Street, of which Phillip had heard many strange rumours, Mr. Redgill never bestowed a single thought, although he had more than crude suspicions of who the much-talked-of “Madame Fannie St. Claire” might be.

a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading “She has made her own nest,” he would sometimes say to his old and asthmatic wife, propped up in her arm-chair beside the fire, “therefore let her lie in it.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Upon the elegant house, and its fashionably dressed inmates, in Minerva Street, of which Phillip had heard many strange rumours, Mr. Redgill never bestowed a single thought, although he had more than crude suspicions of who the much-talked-of “Madame Fannie St. Claire” might be.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH SOMETHING IS SAID OF PHILLIP REDGILL, OLD SIR ANDREW, AND IN WHICH ONE OF PHILLIP’S VICTIMS IS MADE A HAPPY MAN AND A FATHER.

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

From this reading IN WHICH SOMETHING IS SAID OF PHILLIP REDGILL, OLD SIR ANDREW, AND IN WHICH ONE OF PHILLIP’S VICTIMS IS MADE A HAPPY MAN AND A FATHER.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading IN WHICH SOMETHING IS SAID OF PHILLIP REDGILL, OLD SIR ANDREW, AND IN WHICH ONE OF PHILLIP’S VICTIMS IS MADE A HAPPY MAN AND A FATHER.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading “She has made her own nest,” he would sometimes say to his old and asthmatic wife, propped up in her arm-chair beside the fire, “therefore let her lie in it.

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

From this reading IN WHICH SOMETHING IS SAID OF PHILLIP REDGILL, OLD SIR ANDREW, AND IN WHICH ONE OF PHILLIP’S VICTIMS IS MADE A HAPPY MAN AND A FATHER.

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

From this reading IN WHICH SOMETHING IS SAID OF PHILLIP REDGILL, OLD SIR ANDREW, AND IN WHICH ONE OF PHILLIP’S VICTIMS IS MADE A HAPPY MAN AND A FATHER.

inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid

From this reading “She has made her own nest,” he would sometimes say to his old and asthmatic wife, propped up in her arm-chair beside the fire, “therefore let her lie in it.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading She had separated from her husband he full well knew, but as Phillip never broached the subject, Sir Andrew, for purposes of avarice and greed, refrained from doing so.

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

From this reading IN WHICH SOMETHING IS SAID OF PHILLIP REDGILL, OLD SIR ANDREW, AND IN WHICH ONE OF PHILLIP’S VICTIMS IS MADE A HAPPY MAN AND A FATHER.

past form of “refrain” — resist doing something

From this reading She had separated from her husband he full well knew, but as Phillip never broached the subject, Sir Andrew, for purposes of avarice and greed, refrained from doing so.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Old Sir Andrew had never thought of asking Phillip anything regarding his daughter.

plural of “rumour” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading Upon the elegant house, and its fashionably dressed inmates, in Minerva Street, of which Phillip had heard many strange rumours, Mr. Redgill never bestowed a single thought, although he had more than crude suspicions of who the much-talked-of “Madame Fannie St. Claire” might be.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading IN WHICH SOMETHING IS SAID OF PHILLIP REDGILL, OLD SIR ANDREW, AND IN WHICH ONE OF PHILLIP’S VICTIMS IS MADE A HAPPY MAN AND A FATHER.

express in words

From this reading “She has made her own nest,” he would sometimes say to his old and asthmatic wife, propped up in her arm-chair beside the fire, “therefore let her lie in it.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading She had separated from her husband he full well knew, but as Phillip never broached the subject, Sir Andrew, for purposes of avarice and greed, refrained from doing so.

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

From this reading She had separated from her husband he full well knew, but as Phillip never broached the subject, Sir Andrew, for purposes of avarice and greed, refrained from doing so.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Upon the elegant house, and its fashionably dressed inmates, in Minerva Street, of which Phillip had heard many strange rumours, Mr. Redgill never bestowed a single thought, although he had more than crude suspicions of who the much-talked-of “Madame Fannie St. Claire” might be.

term of address for a man

From this reading IN WHICH SOMETHING IS SAID OF PHILLIP REDGILL, OLD SIR ANDREW, AND IN WHICH ONE OF PHILLIP’S VICTIMS IS MADE A HAPPY MAN AND A FATHER.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She had separated from her husband he full well knew, but as Phillip never broached the subject, Sir Andrew, for purposes of avarice and greed, refrained from doing so.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading IN WHICH SOMETHING IS SAID OF PHILLIP REDGILL, OLD SIR ANDREW, AND IN WHICH ONE OF PHILLIP’S VICTIMS IS MADE A HAPPY MAN AND A FATHER.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading “She has made her own nest,” he would sometimes say to his old and asthmatic wife, propped up in her arm-chair beside the fire, “therefore let her lie in it.

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

From this reading Upon the elegant house, and its fashionably dressed inmates, in Minerva Street, of which Phillip had heard many strange rumours, Mr. Redgill never bestowed a single thought, although he had more than crude suspicions of who the much-talked-of “Madame Fannie St. Claire” might be.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Upon the elegant house, and its fashionably dressed inmates, in Minerva Street, of which Phillip had heard many strange rumours, Mr. Redgill never bestowed a single thought, although he had more than crude suspicions of who the much-talked-of “Madame Fannie St. Claire” might be.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Upon the elegant house, and its fashionably dressed inmates, in Minerva Street, of which Phillip had heard many strange rumours, Mr. Redgill never bestowed a single thought, although he had more than crude suspicions of who the much-talked-of “Madame Fannie St. Claire” might be.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading She had separated from her husband he full well knew, but as Phillip never broached the subject, Sir Andrew, for purposes of avarice and greed, refrained from doing so.

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Upon the elegant house, and its fashionably dressed inmates, in Minerva Street, of which Phillip had heard many strange rumours, Mr. Redgill never bestowed a single thought, although he had more than crude suspicions of who the much-talked-of “Madame Fannie St. Claire” might be.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Upon the elegant house, and its fashionably dressed inmates, in Minerva Street, of which Phillip had heard many strange rumours, Mr. Redgill never bestowed a single thought, although he had more than crude suspicions of who the much-talked-of “Madame Fannie St. Claire” might be.

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

From this reading Upon the elegant house, and its fashionably dressed inmates, in Minerva Street, of which Phillip had heard many strange rumours, Mr. Redgill never bestowed a single thought, although he had more than crude suspicions of who the much-talked-of “Madame Fannie St. Claire” might be.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading “She has made her own nest,” he would sometimes say to his old and asthmatic wife, propped up in her arm-chair beside the fire, “therefore let her lie in it.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Upon the elegant house, and its fashionably dressed inmates, in Minerva Street, of which Phillip had heard many strange rumours, Mr. Redgill never bestowed a single thought, although he had more than crude suspicions of who the much-talked-of “Madame Fannie St. Claire” might be.

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

From this reading “She has made her own nest,” he would sometimes say to his old and asthmatic wife, propped up in her arm-chair beside the fire, “therefore let her lie in it.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading “She has made her own nest,” he would sometimes say to his old and asthmatic wife, propped up in her arm-chair beside the fire, “therefore let her lie in it.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Upon the elegant house, and its fashionably dressed inmates, in Minerva Street, of which Phillip had heard many strange rumours, Mr. Redgill never bestowed a single thought, although he had more than crude suspicions of who the much-talked-of “Madame Fannie St. Claire” might be.

plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading IN WHICH SOMETHING IS SAID OF PHILLIP REDGILL, OLD SIR ANDREW, AND IN WHICH ONE OF PHILLIP’S VICTIMS IS MADE A HAPPY MAN AND A FATHER.

(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 She had separated from her husband he full well knew, but as Phillip never broached the subject, Sir Andrew, for purposes of avarice and greed, refrained from doing so.

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

From this reading IN WHICH SOMETHING IS SAID OF PHILLIP REDGILL, OLD SIR ANDREW, AND IN WHICH ONE OF PHILLIP’S VICTIMS IS MADE A HAPPY MAN AND A FATHER.

which person or people

From this reading Upon the elegant house, and its fashionably dressed inmates, in Minerva Street, of which Phillip had heard many strange rumours, Mr. Redgill never bestowed a single thought, although he had more than crude suspicions of who the much-talked-of “Madame Fannie St. Claire” might be.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading “She has made her own nest,” he would sometimes say to his old and asthmatic wife, propped up in her arm-chair beside the fire, “therefore let her lie in it.

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

From this reading “She has made her own nest,” he would sometimes say to his old and asthmatic wife, propped up in her arm-chair beside the fire, “therefore let her lie in it.