used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was not altogether surprised at the news, because he had known there was a mortgage upon the property, and, as he remarked to Phil,-- “If a man disappears suddenly and leaves affairs of that kind behind him, he may expect trouble.
matters of personal concern
From this reading He was not altogether surprised at the news, because he had known there was a mortgage upon the property, and, as he remarked to Phil,-- “If a man disappears suddenly and leaves affairs of that kind behind him, he may expect trouble.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
(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 am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He was not altogether surprised at the news, because he had known there was a mortgage upon the property, and, as he remarked to Phil,-- “If a man disappears suddenly and leaves affairs of that kind behind him, he may expect trouble.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was not altogether surprised at the news, because he had known there was a mortgage upon the property, and, as he remarked to Phil,-- “If a man disappears suddenly and leaves affairs of that kind behind him, he may expect trouble.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was not altogether surprised at the news, because he had known there was a mortgage upon the property, and, as he remarked to Phil,-- “If a man disappears suddenly and leaves affairs of that kind behind him, he may expect trouble.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was not altogether surprised at the news, because he had known there was a mortgage upon the property, and, as he remarked to Phil,-- “If a man disappears suddenly and leaves affairs of that kind behind him, he may expect trouble.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
for the reason that
From this reading He was not altogether surprised at the news, because he had known there was a mortgage upon the property, and, as he remarked to Phil,-- “If a man disappears suddenly and leaves affairs of that kind behind him, he may expect trouble.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He was not altogether surprised at the news, because he had known there was a mortgage upon the property, and, as he remarked to Phil,-- “If a man disappears suddenly and leaves affairs of that kind behind him, he may expect trouble.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading I would have expected Touron to foreclose the mortgage if he had a legal chance, which I suppose he has.”
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
disappearsverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrz/
third-person singular of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading He was not altogether surprised at the news, because he had known there was a mortgage upon the property, and, as he remarked to Phil,-- “If a man disappears suddenly and leaves affairs of that kind behind him, he may expect trouble.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading He was not altogether surprised at the news, because he had known there was a mortgage upon the property, and, as he remarked to Phil,-- “If a man disappears suddenly and leaves affairs of that kind behind him, he may expect trouble.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading I would have expected Touron to foreclose the mortgage if he had a legal chance, which I suppose he has.”
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE FIRE ON THE THOMAS WISTAR.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
forecloseverbUS /fɔːrˈkloʊz/
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading I would have expected Touron to foreclose the mortgage if he had a legal chance, which I suppose he has.”
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
death of a person
From this reading When Mr. Welford heard Phil’s story the next morning he looked very grave.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was not altogether surprised at the news, because he had known there was a mortgage upon the property, and, as he remarked to Phil,-- “If a man disappears suddenly and leaves affairs of that kind behind him, he may expect trouble.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Mr. Welford heard Phil’s story the next morning he looked very grave.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading When Mr. Welford heard Phil’s story the next morning he looked very grave.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was not altogether surprised at the news, because he had known there was a mortgage upon the property, and, as he remarked to Phil,-- “If a man disappears suddenly and leaves affairs of that kind behind him, he may expect trouble.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was not altogether surprised at the news, because he had known there was a mortgage upon the property, and, as he remarked to Phil,-- “If a man disappears suddenly and leaves affairs of that kind behind him, he may expect trouble.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He was not altogether surprised at the news, because he had known there was a mortgage upon the property, and, as he remarked to Phil,-- “If a man disappears suddenly and leaves affairs of that kind behind him, he may expect trouble.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He was not altogether surprised at the news, because he had known there was a mortgage upon the property, and, as he remarked to Phil,-- “If a man disappears suddenly and leaves affairs of that kind behind him, he may expect trouble.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading He was not altogether surprised at the news, because he had known there was a mortgage upon the property, and, as he remarked to Phil,-- “If a man disappears suddenly and leaves affairs of that kind behind him, he may expect trouble.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading I would have expected Touron to foreclose the mortgage if he had a legal chance, which I suppose he has.”
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When Mr. Welford heard Phil’s story the next morning he looked very grave.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was not altogether surprised at the news, because he had known there was a mortgage upon the property, and, as he remarked to Phil,-- “If a man disappears suddenly and leaves affairs of that kind behind him, he may expect trouble.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He was not altogether surprised at the news, because he had known there was a mortgage upon the property, and, as he remarked to Phil,-- “If a man disappears suddenly and leaves affairs of that kind behind him, he may expect trouble.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When Mr. Welford heard Phil’s story the next morning he looked very grave.
mortgagenounUS /ˈmɔːrɡədʒ/
a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan
From this reading He was not altogether surprised at the news, because he had known there was a mortgage upon the property, and, as he remarked to Phil,-- “If a man disappears suddenly and leaves affairs of that kind behind him, he may expect trouble.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When Mr. Welford heard Phil’s story the next morning he looked very grave.
information about recent and important events
From this reading He was not altogether surprised at the news, because he had known there was a mortgage upon the property, and, as he remarked to Phil,-- “If a man disappears suddenly and leaves affairs of that kind behind him, he may expect trouble.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When Mr. Welford heard Phil’s story the next morning he looked very grave.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not altogether surprised at the news, because he had known there was a mortgage upon the property, and, as he remarked to Phil,-- “If a man disappears suddenly and leaves affairs of that kind behind him, he may expect trouble.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was not altogether surprised at the news, because he had known there was a mortgage upon the property, and, as he remarked to Phil,-- “If a man disappears suddenly and leaves affairs of that kind behind him, he may expect trouble.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE FIRE ON THE THOMAS WISTAR.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
Phil
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From this reading He was not altogether surprised at the news, because he had known there was a mortgage upon the property, and, as he remarked to Phil,-- “If a man disappears suddenly and leaves affairs of that kind behind him, he may expect trouble.
Phil's
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From this reading When Mr. Welford heard Phil’s story the next morning he looked very grave.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading He was not altogether surprised at the news, because he had known there was a mortgage upon the property, and, as he remarked to Phil,-- “If a man disappears suddenly and leaves affairs of that kind behind him, he may expect trouble.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading He was not altogether surprised at the news, because he had known there was a mortgage upon the property, and, as he remarked to Phil,-- “If a man disappears suddenly and leaves affairs of that kind behind him, he may expect trouble.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
in the near future
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading When Mr. Welford heard Phil’s story the next morning he looked very grave.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He was not altogether surprised at the news, because he had known there was a mortgage upon the property, and, as he remarked to Phil,-- “If a man disappears suddenly and leaves affairs of that kind behind him, he may expect trouble.
express a supposition
From this reading I would have expected Touron to foreclose the mortgage if he had a legal chance, which I suppose he has.”
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading He was not altogether surprised at the news, because he had known there was a mortgage upon the property, and, as he remarked to Phil,-- “If a man disappears suddenly and leaves affairs of that kind behind him, he may expect trouble.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was not altogether surprised at the news, because he had known there was a mortgage upon the property, and, as he remarked to Phil,-- “If a man disappears suddenly and leaves affairs of that kind behind him, he may expect trouble.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRE ON THE THOMAS WISTAR.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was not altogether surprised at the news, because he had known there was a mortgage upon the property, and, as he remarked to Phil,-- “If a man disappears suddenly and leaves affairs of that kind behind him, he may expect trouble.
a special situation
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading THE FIRE ON THE THOMAS WISTAR.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was not altogether surprised at the news, because he had known there was a mortgage upon the property, and, as he remarked to Phil,-- “If a man disappears suddenly and leaves affairs of that kind behind him, he may expect trouble.
Touron
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From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
a source of difficulty
From this reading He was not altogether surprised at the news, because he had known there was a mortgage upon the property, and, as he remarked to Phil,-- “If a man disappears suddenly and leaves affairs of that kind behind him, he may expect trouble.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He was not altogether surprised at the news, because he had known there was a mortgage upon the property, and, as he remarked to Phil,-- “If a man disappears suddenly and leaves affairs of that kind behind him, he may expect trouble.
precisely as stated
From this reading When Mr. Welford heard Phil’s story the next morning he looked very grave.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was not altogether surprised at the news, because he had known there was a mortgage upon the property, and, as he remarked to Phil,-- “If a man disappears suddenly and leaves affairs of that kind behind him, he may expect trouble.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
Welford
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From this reading When Mr. Welford heard Phil’s story the next morning he looked very grave.
at the time that
From this reading When Mr. Welford heard Phil’s story the next morning he looked very grave.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
which person or people
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
WISTAR
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From this reading THE FIRE ON THE THOMAS WISTAR.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I would have expected Touron to foreclose the mortgage if he had a legal chance, which I suppose he has.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am not a lawyer, nor have I full knowledge of your uncle’s business, but I know that for some time he has been making arrangements to satisfy all claims against him, and, among other things, to relieve his property of this mortgage, which was intended to be a temporary thing, and was given to satisfy old Touron, who insisted, as soon as your grandfather died, upon having his claim against your uncle secured in this way.
