Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading Just as Mary Monson came within the bar, a letter was put into the hands of Dunscomb, who quietly broke the seal, and read it twice, as the observant Timms fancied; then put it in his pocket, with a mien so undisturbed that no mere looker-on would have suspected its importance.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading “I challenge envy, Malice, and all the practices of hell, To censure all the actions of my past Unhappy life, and taint me if they can.”

(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 “I challenge envy, Malice, and all the practices of hell, To censure all the actions of my past Unhappy life, and taint me if they can.”

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

From this reading “I challenge envy, Malice, and all the practices of hell, To censure all the actions of my past Unhappy life, and taint me if they can.”

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading The letter was from Millington, and it announced a general want of success in his mission.

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

From this reading Just as Mary Monson came within the bar, a letter was put into the hands of Dunscomb, who quietly broke the seal, and read it twice, as the observant Timms fancied; then put it in his pocket, with a mien so undisturbed that no mere looker-on would have suspected its importance.

past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading It is certain that the counsel associated with the Attorney-General manifested unusual zeal in the performance of duties that most men would have found unpleasant, if not painful, and that he was captious, short, and ill-natured.

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

From this reading It is certain that the counsel associated with the Attorney-General manifested unusual zeal in the performance of duties that most men would have found unpleasant, if not painful, and that he was captious, short, and ill-natured.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading Just as Mary Monson came within the bar, a letter was put into the hands of Dunscomb, who quietly broke the seal, and read it twice, as the observant Timms fancied; then put it in his pocket, with a mien so undisturbed that no mere looker-on would have suspected its importance.

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

From this reading _The Orphan._ It is to be presumed that Timms found the means to communicate to Williams the rejection of the latter’s offer, before the court met next morning.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading _The Orphan._ It is to be presumed that Timms found the means to communicate to Williams the rejection of the latter’s offer, before the court met next morning.

lacking funds

From this reading Just as Mary Monson came within the bar, a letter was put into the hands of Dunscomb, who quietly broke the seal, and read it twice, as the observant Timms fancied; then put it in his pocket, with a mien so undisturbed that no mere looker-on would have suspected its importance.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Just as Mary Monson came within the bar, a letter was put into the hands of Dunscomb, who quietly broke the seal, and read it twice, as the observant Timms fancied; then put it in his pocket, with a mien so undisturbed that no mere looker-on would have suspected its importance.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “I challenge envy, Malice, and all the practices of hell, To censure all the actions of my past Unhappy life, and taint me if they can.”

tending to find and call attention to faults

From this reading It is certain that the counsel associated with the Attorney-General manifested unusual zeal in the performance of duties that most men would have found unpleasant, if not painful, and that he was captious, short, and ill-natured.

harsh criticism or disapproval

From this reading “I challenge envy, Malice, and all the practices of hell, To censure all the actions of my past Unhappy life, and taint me if they can.”

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading It is certain that the counsel associated with the Attorney-General manifested unusual zeal in the performance of duties that most men would have found unpleasant, if not painful, and that he was captious, short, and ill-natured.

take exception to

From this reading “I challenge envy, Malice, and all the practices of hell, To censure all the actions of my past Unhappy life, and taint me if they can.”

transmit information

From this reading _The Orphan._ It is to be presumed that Timms found the means to communicate to Williams the rejection of the latter’s offer, before the court met next morning.

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading It is certain that the counsel associated with the Attorney-General manifested unusual zeal in the performance of duties that most men would have found unpleasant, if not painful, and that he was captious, short, and ill-natured.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading _The Orphan._ It is to be presumed that Timms found the means to communicate to Williams the rejection of the latter’s offer, before the court met next morning.

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

From this reading Just as Mary Monson came within the bar, a letter was put into the hands of Dunscomb, who quietly broke the seal, and read it twice, as the observant Timms fancied; then put it in his pocket, with a mien so undisturbed that no mere looker-on would have suspected its importance.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading It is certain that the counsel associated with the Attorney-General manifested unusual zeal in the performance of duties that most men would have found unpleasant, if not painful, and that he was captious, short, and ill-natured.

a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another

From this reading “I challenge envy, Malice, and all the practices of hell, To censure all the actions of my past Unhappy life, and taint me if they can.”

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading Just as Mary Monson came within the bar, a letter was put into the hands of Dunscomb, who quietly broke the seal, and read it twice, as the observant Timms fancied; then put it in his pocket, with a mien so undisturbed that no mere looker-on would have suspected its importance.

set up or found

From this reading _The Orphan._ It is to be presumed that Timms found the means to communicate to Williams the rejection of the latter’s offer, before the court met next morning.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The letter was from Millington, and it announced a general want of success in his mission.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The letter was from Millington, and it announced a general want of success in his mission.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Just as Mary Monson came within the bar, a letter was put into the hands of Dunscomb, who quietly broke the seal, and read it twice, as the observant Timms fancied; then put it in his pocket, with a mien so undisturbed that no mere looker-on would have suspected its importance.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It is certain that the counsel associated with the Attorney-General manifested unusual zeal in the performance of duties that most men would have found unpleasant, if not painful, and that he was captious, short, and ill-natured.

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

From this reading It is certain that the counsel associated with the Attorney-General manifested unusual zeal in the performance of duties that most men would have found unpleasant, if not painful, and that he was captious, short, and ill-natured.

any place of pain and turmoil

From this reading “I challenge envy, Malice, and all the practices of hell, To censure all the actions of my past Unhappy life, and taint me if they can.”

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

From this reading Just as Mary Monson came within the bar, a letter was put into the hands of Dunscomb, who quietly broke the seal, and read it twice, as the observant Timms fancied; then put it in his pocket, with a mien so undisturbed that no mere looker-on would have suspected its importance.

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

From this reading “I challenge envy, Malice, and all the practices of hell, To censure all the actions of my past Unhappy life, and taint me if they can.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “I challenge envy, Malice, and all the practices of hell, To censure all the actions of my past Unhappy life, and taint me if they can.”

having an irritable and unpleasant disposition

From this reading It is certain that the counsel associated with the Attorney-General manifested unusual zeal in the performance of duties that most men would have found unpleasant, if not painful, and that he was captious, short, and ill-natured.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading Just as Mary Monson came within the bar, a letter was put into the hands of Dunscomb, who quietly broke the seal, and read it twice, as the observant Timms fancied; then put it in his pocket, with a mien so undisturbed that no mere looker-on would have suspected its importance.

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

From this reading It is certain that the counsel associated with the Attorney-General manifested unusual zeal in the performance of duties that most men would have found unpleasant, if not painful, and that he was captious, short, and ill-natured.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Just as Mary Monson came within the bar, a letter was put into the hands of Dunscomb, who quietly broke the seal, and read it twice, as the observant Timms fancied; then put it in his pocket, with a mien so undisturbed that no mere looker-on would have suspected its importance.

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

From this reading _The Orphan._ It is to be presumed that Timms found the means to communicate to Williams the rejection of the latter’s offer, before the court met next morning.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _The Orphan._ It is to be presumed that Timms found the means to communicate to Williams the rejection of the latter’s offer, before the court met next morning.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Just as Mary Monson came within the bar, a letter was put into the hands of Dunscomb, who quietly broke the seal, and read it twice, as the observant Timms fancied; then put it in his pocket, with a mien so undisturbed that no mere looker-on would have suspected its importance.

and nothing more

From this reading Just as Mary Monson came within the bar, a letter was put into the hands of Dunscomb, who quietly broke the seal, and read it twice, as the observant Timms fancied; then put it in his pocket, with a mien so undisturbed that no mere looker-on would have suspected its importance.

possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two

From this reading _The Orphan._ It is to be presumed that Timms found the means to communicate to Williams the rejection of the latter’s offer, before the court met next morning.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Just as Mary Monson came within the bar, a letter was put into the hands of Dunscomb, who quietly broke the seal, and read it twice, as the observant Timms fancied; then put it in his pocket, with a mien so undisturbed that no mere looker-on would have suspected its importance.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading “I challenge envy, Malice, and all the practices of hell, To censure all the actions of my past Unhappy life, and taint me if they can.”

someone who looks on

From this reading Just as Mary Monson came within the bar, a letter was put into the hands of Dunscomb, who quietly broke the seal, and read it twice, as the observant Timms fancied; then put it in his pocket, with a mien so undisturbed that no mere looker-on would have suspected its importance.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading “I challenge envy, Malice, and all the practices of hell, To censure all the actions of my past Unhappy life, and taint me if they can.”

past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading It is certain that the counsel associated with the Attorney-General manifested unusual zeal in the performance of duties that most men would have found unpleasant, if not painful, and that he was captious, short, and ill-natured.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Just as Mary Monson came within the bar, a letter was put into the hands of Dunscomb, who quietly broke the seal, and read it twice, as the observant Timms fancied; then put it in his pocket, with a mien so undisturbed that no mere looker-on would have suspected its importance.

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

From this reading “I challenge envy, Malice, and all the practices of hell, To censure all the actions of my past Unhappy life, and taint me if they can.”

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading _The Orphan._ It is to be presumed that Timms found the means to communicate to Williams the rejection of the latter’s offer, before the court met next morning.

the force of workers available

From this reading It is certain that the counsel associated with the Attorney-General manifested unusual zeal in the performance of duties that most men would have found unpleasant, if not painful, and that he was captious, short, and ill-natured.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Just as Mary Monson came within the bar, a letter was put into the hands of Dunscomb, who quietly broke the seal, and read it twice, as the observant Timms fancied; then put it in his pocket, with a mien so undisturbed that no mere looker-on would have suspected its importance.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading _The Orphan._ It is to be presumed that Timms found the means to communicate to Williams the rejection of the latter’s offer, before the court met next morning.

dignified manner or conduct

From this reading Just as Mary Monson came within the bar, a letter was put into the hands of Dunscomb, who quietly broke the seal, and read it twice, as the observant Timms fancied; then put it in his pocket, with a mien so undisturbed that no mere looker-on would have suspected its importance.

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

From this reading The letter was from Millington, and it announced a general want of success in his mission.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading The letter was from Millington, and it announced a general want of success in his mission.

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

From this reading Just as Mary Monson came within the bar, a letter was put into the hands of Dunscomb, who quietly broke the seal, and read it twice, as the observant Timms fancied; then put it in his pocket, with a mien so undisturbed that no mere looker-on would have suspected its importance.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading _The Orphan._ It is to be presumed that Timms found the means to communicate to Williams the rejection of the latter’s offer, before the court met next morning.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It is certain that the counsel associated with the Attorney-General manifested unusual zeal in the performance of duties that most men would have found unpleasant, if not painful, and that he was captious, short, and ill-natured.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “I challenge envy, Malice, and all the practices of hell, To censure all the actions of my past Unhappy life, and taint me if they can.”

immediately following in time or order

From this reading _The Orphan._ It is to be presumed that Timms found the means to communicate to Williams the rejection of the latter’s offer, before the court met next morning.

not any; not one

From this reading Just as Mary Monson came within the bar, a letter was put into the hands of Dunscomb, who quietly broke the seal, and read it twice, as the observant Timms fancied; then put it in his pocket, with a mien so undisturbed that no mere looker-on would have suspected its importance.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is certain that the counsel associated with the Attorney-General manifested unusual zeal in the performance of duties that most men would have found unpleasant, if not painful, and that he was captious, short, and ill-natured.

paying close attention especially to details

From this reading Just as Mary Monson came within the bar, a letter was put into the hands of Dunscomb, who quietly broke the seal, and read it twice, as the observant Timms fancied; then put it in his pocket, with a mien so undisturbed that no mere looker-on would have suspected its importance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “I challenge envy, Malice, and all the practices of hell, To censure all the actions of my past Unhappy life, and taint me if they can.”

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading _The Orphan._ It is to be presumed that Timms found the means to communicate to Williams the rejection of the latter’s offer, before the court met next morning.

a child who has lost both parents

From this reading _The Orphan._ It is to be presumed that Timms found the means to communicate to Williams the rejection of the latter’s offer, before the court met next morning.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading It is certain that the counsel associated with the Attorney-General manifested unusual zeal in the performance of duties that most men would have found unpleasant, if not painful, and that he was captious, short, and ill-natured.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading “I challenge envy, Malice, and all the practices of hell, To censure all the actions of my past Unhappy life, and taint me if they can.”

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading It is certain that the counsel associated with the Attorney-General manifested unusual zeal in the performance of duties that most men would have found unpleasant, if not painful, and that he was captious, short, and ill-natured.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading Just as Mary Monson came within the bar, a letter was put into the hands of Dunscomb, who quietly broke the seal, and read it twice, as the observant Timms fancied; then put it in his pocket, with a mien so undisturbed that no mere looker-on would have suspected its importance.

plural of “practice” — a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading “I challenge envy, Malice, and all the practices of hell, To censure all the actions of my past Unhappy life, and taint me if they can.”

past form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading _The Orphan._ It is to be presumed that Timms found the means to communicate to Williams the rejection of the latter’s offer, before the court met next morning.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Just as Mary Monson came within the bar, a letter was put into the hands of Dunscomb, who quietly broke the seal, and read it twice, as the observant Timms fancied; then put it in his pocket, with a mien so undisturbed that no mere looker-on would have suspected its importance.

with low volume

From this reading Just as Mary Monson came within the bar, a letter was put into the hands of Dunscomb, who quietly broke the seal, and read it twice, as the observant Timms fancied; then put it in his pocket, with a mien so undisturbed that no mere looker-on would have suspected its importance.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Just as Mary Monson came within the bar, a letter was put into the hands of Dunscomb, who quietly broke the seal, and read it twice, as the observant Timms fancied; then put it in his pocket, with a mien so undisturbed that no mere looker-on would have suspected its importance.

the act of rejecting something

From this reading _The Orphan._ It is to be presumed that Timms found the means to communicate to Williams the rejection of the latter’s offer, before the court met next morning.

make tight; secure against leakage

From this reading Just as Mary Monson came within the bar, a letter was put into the hands of Dunscomb, who quietly broke the seal, and read it twice, as the observant Timms fancied; then put it in his pocket, with a mien so undisturbed that no mere looker-on would have suspected its importance.

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

From this reading It is certain that the counsel associated with the Attorney-General manifested unusual zeal in the performance of duties that most men would have found unpleasant, if not painful, and that he was captious, short, and ill-natured.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Just as Mary Monson came within the bar, a letter was put into the hands of Dunscomb, who quietly broke the seal, and read it twice, as the observant Timms fancied; then put it in his pocket, with a mien so undisturbed that no mere looker-on would have suspected its importance.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading The letter was from Millington, and it announced a general want of success in his mission.

believed likely

From this reading Just as Mary Monson came within the bar, a letter was put into the hands of Dunscomb, who quietly broke the seal, and read it twice, as the observant Timms fancied; then put it in his pocket, with a mien so undisturbed that no mere looker-on would have suspected its importance.

the state of being contaminated

From this reading “I challenge envy, Malice, and all the practices of hell, To censure all the actions of my past Unhappy life, and taint me if they can.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _The Orphan._ It is to be presumed that Timms found the means to communicate to Williams the rejection of the latter’s offer, before the court met next morning.

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

From this reading “I challenge envy, Malice, and all the practices of hell, To censure all the actions of my past Unhappy life, and taint me if they can.”

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Just as Mary Monson came within the bar, a letter was put into the hands of Dunscomb, who quietly broke the seal, and read it twice, as the observant Timms fancied; then put it in his pocket, with a mien so undisturbed that no mere looker-on would have suspected its importance.

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

From this reading “I challenge envy, Malice, and all the practices of hell, To censure all the actions of my past Unhappy life, and taint me if they can.”

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

From this reading _The Orphan._ It is to be presumed that Timms found the means to communicate to Williams the rejection of the latter’s offer, before the court met next morning.

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

From this reading “I challenge envy, Malice, and all the practices of hell, To censure all the actions of my past Unhappy life, and taint me if they can.”

two times

From this reading Just as Mary Monson came within the bar, a letter was put into the hands of Dunscomb, who quietly broke the seal, and read it twice, as the observant Timms fancied; then put it in his pocket, with a mien so undisturbed that no mere looker-on would have suspected its importance.

untroubled by interference or disturbance

From this reading Just as Mary Monson came within the bar, a letter was put into the hands of Dunscomb, who quietly broke the seal, and read it twice, as the observant Timms fancied; then put it in his pocket, with a mien so undisturbed that no mere looker-on would have suspected its importance.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading “I challenge envy, Malice, and all the practices of hell, To censure all the actions of my past Unhappy life, and taint me if they can.”

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading It is certain that the counsel associated with the Attorney-General manifested unusual zeal in the performance of duties that most men would have found unpleasant, if not painful, and that he was captious, short, and ill-natured.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading It is certain that the counsel associated with the Attorney-General manifested unusual zeal in the performance of duties that most men would have found unpleasant, if not painful, and that he was captious, short, and ill-natured.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading The letter was from Millington, and it announced a general want of success in his mission.

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

From this reading It is certain that the counsel associated with the Attorney-General manifested unusual zeal in the performance of duties that most men would have found unpleasant, if not painful, and that he was captious, short, and ill-natured.

which person or people

From this reading Just as Mary Monson came within the bar, a letter was put into the hands of Dunscomb, who quietly broke the seal, and read it twice, as the observant Timms fancied; then put it in his pocket, with a mien so undisturbed that no mere looker-on would have suspected its importance.

United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)

From this reading _The Orphan._ It is to be presumed that Timms found the means to communicate to Williams the rejection of the latter’s offer, before the court met next morning.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is certain that the counsel associated with the Attorney-General manifested unusual zeal in the performance of duties that most men would have found unpleasant, if not painful, and that he was captious, short, and ill-natured.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Just as Mary Monson came within the bar, a letter was put into the hands of Dunscomb, who quietly broke the seal, and read it twice, as the observant Timms fancied; then put it in his pocket, with a mien so undisturbed that no mere looker-on would have suspected its importance.

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

From this reading It is certain that the counsel associated with the Attorney-General manifested unusual zeal in the performance of duties that most men would have found unpleasant, if not painful, and that he was captious, short, and ill-natured.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading It is certain that the counsel associated with the Attorney-General manifested unusual zeal in the performance of duties that most men would have found unpleasant, if not painful, and that he was captious, short, and ill-natured.