Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading If the riddle be not already guessed, a few words will explain the simple machinery by which this "coming event" was made to "cast its shadow before."

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

From this reading WAKEFIELD In some old magazine or newspaper I recollect a story, told as truth, of a man--let us call him Wakefield--who absented himself for a long time from his wife.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Three men had plotted the robbery and murder of Mr. Higginbotham; two of them, successively, lost courage and fled, each delaying the crime one night by their disappearance; the third was in the act of perpetration, when a champion, blindly obeying the call of fate, like the heroes of old romance, appeared in the person of Dominicus Pike.

plural of “address” — (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored

From this reading It only remains to say, that Mr. Higginbotham took the pedlar into high favor, sanctioned his addresses to the pretty schoolmistress, and settled his whole property on their children, allowing themselves the interest.

-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading It only remains to say, that Mr. Higginbotham took the pedlar into high favor, sanctioned his addresses to the pretty schoolmistress, and settled his whole property on their children, allowing themselves the interest.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading If the riddle be not already guessed, a few words will explain the simple machinery by which this "coming event" was made to "cast its shadow before."

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

From this reading Three men had plotted the robbery and murder of Mr. Higginbotham; two of them, successively, lost courage and fled, each delaying the crime one night by their disappearance; the third was in the act of perpetration, when a champion, blindly obeying the call of fate, like the heroes of old romance, appeared in the person of Dominicus Pike.

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

From this reading Three men had plotted the robbery and murder of Mr. Higginbotham; two of them, successively, lost courage and fled, each delaying the crime one night by their disappearance; the third was in the act of perpetration, when a champion, blindly obeying the call of fate, like the heroes of old romance, appeared in the person of Dominicus Pike.

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

From this reading WAKEFIELD In some old magazine or newspaper I recollect a story, told as truth, of a man--let us call him Wakefield--who absented himself for a long time from his wife.

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

From this reading If the riddle be not already guessed, a few words will explain the simple machinery by which this "coming event" was made to "cast its shadow before."

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading In due time, the old gentleman capped the climax of his favors, by dying a Christian death, in bed, since which melancholy event Dominicus Pike has removed from Kimballton, and established a large tobacco manufactory in my native village.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading If the riddle be not already guessed, a few words will explain the simple machinery by which this "coming event" was made to "cast its shadow before."

without seeing or looking

From this reading Three men had plotted the robbery and murder of Mr. Higginbotham; two of them, successively, lost courage and fled, each delaying the crime one night by their disappearance; the third was in the act of perpetration, when a champion, blindly obeying the call of fate, like the heroes of old romance, appeared in the person of Dominicus Pike.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading If the riddle be not already guessed, a few words will explain the simple machinery by which this "coming event" was made to "cast its shadow before."

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Three men had plotted the robbery and murder of Mr. Higginbotham; two of them, successively, lost courage and fled, each delaying the crime one night by their disappearance; the third was in the act of perpetration, when a champion, blindly obeying the call of fate, like the heroes of old romance, appeared in the person of Dominicus Pike.

used especially of front teeth having (artificial) crowns

From this reading In due time, the old gentleman capped the climax of his favors, by dying a Christian death, in bed, since which melancholy event Dominicus Pike has removed from Kimballton, and established a large tobacco manufactory in my native village.

put or send forth

From this reading If the riddle be not already guessed, a few words will explain the simple machinery by which this "coming event" was made to "cast its shadow before."

someone who has won first place in a competition

From this reading Three men had plotted the robbery and murder of Mr. Higginbotham; two of them, successively, lost courage and fled, each delaying the crime one night by their disappearance; the third was in the act of perpetration, when a champion, blindly obeying the call of fate, like the heroes of old romance, appeared in the person of Dominicus Pike.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading It only remains to say, that Mr. Higginbotham took the pedlar into high favor, sanctioned his addresses to the pretty schoolmistress, and settled his whole property on their children, allowing themselves the interest.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading In due time, the old gentleman capped the climax of his favors, by dying a Christian death, in bed, since which melancholy event Dominicus Pike has removed from Kimballton, and established a large tobacco manufactory in my native village.

the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding

From this reading In due time, the old gentleman capped the climax of his favors, by dying a Christian death, in bed, since which melancholy event Dominicus Pike has removed from Kimballton, and established a large tobacco manufactory in my native village.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading If the riddle be not already guessed, a few words will explain the simple machinery by which this "coming event" was made to "cast its shadow before."

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Three men had plotted the robbery and murder of Mr. Higginbotham; two of them, successively, lost courage and fled, each delaying the crime one night by their disappearance; the third was in the act of perpetration, when a champion, blindly obeying the call of fate, like the heroes of old romance, appeared in the person of Dominicus Pike.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading Three men had plotted the robbery and murder of Mr. Higginbotham; two of them, successively, lost courage and fled, each delaying the crime one night by their disappearance; the third was in the act of perpetration, when a champion, blindly obeying the call of fate, like the heroes of old romance, appeared in the person of Dominicus Pike.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading In due time, the old gentleman capped the climax of his favors, by dying a Christian death, in bed, since which melancholy event Dominicus Pike has removed from Kimballton, and established a large tobacco manufactory in my native village.

-ing form of “delay” — cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading Three men had plotted the robbery and murder of Mr. Higginbotham; two of them, successively, lost courage and fled, each delaying the crime one night by their disappearance; the third was in the act of perpetration, when a champion, blindly obeying the call of fate, like the heroes of old romance, appeared in the person of Dominicus Pike.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading Three men had plotted the robbery and murder of Mr. Higginbotham; two of them, successively, lost courage and fled, each delaying the crime one night by their disappearance; the third was in the act of perpetration, when a champion, blindly obeying the call of fate, like the heroes of old romance, appeared in the person of Dominicus Pike.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading Three men had plotted the robbery and murder of Mr. Higginbotham; two of them, successively, lost courage and fled, each delaying the crime one night by their disappearance; the third was in the act of perpetration, when a champion, blindly obeying the call of fate, like the heroes of old romance, appeared in the person of Dominicus Pike.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading In due time, the old gentleman capped the climax of his favors, by dying a Christian death, in bed, since which melancholy event Dominicus Pike has removed from Kimballton, and established a large tobacco manufactory in my native village.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading In due time, the old gentleman capped the climax of his favors, by dying a Christian death, in bed, since which melancholy event Dominicus Pike has removed from Kimballton, and established a large tobacco manufactory in my native village.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Three men had plotted the robbery and murder of Mr. Higginbotham; two of them, successively, lost courage and fled, each delaying the crime one night by their disappearance; the third was in the act of perpetration, when a champion, blindly obeying the call of fate, like the heroes of old romance, appeared in the person of Dominicus Pike.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading In due time, the old gentleman capped the climax of his favors, by dying a Christian death, in bed, since which melancholy event Dominicus Pike has removed from Kimballton, and established a large tobacco manufactory in my native village.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading If the riddle be not already guessed, a few words will explain the simple machinery by which this "coming event" was made to "cast its shadow before."

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading If the riddle be not already guessed, a few words will explain the simple machinery by which this "coming event" was made to "cast its shadow before."

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Three men had plotted the robbery and murder of Mr. Higginbotham; two of them, successively, lost courage and fled, each delaying the crime one night by their disappearance; the third was in the act of perpetration, when a champion, blindly obeying the call of fate, like the heroes of old romance, appeared in the person of Dominicus Pike.

promote over another

From this reading It only remains to say, that Mr. Higginbotham took the pedlar into high favor, sanctioned his addresses to the pretty schoolmistress, and settled his whole property on their children, allowing themselves the interest.

plural of “favor” — an act of gracious kindness

From this reading In due time, the old gentleman capped the climax of his favors, by dying a Christian death, in bed, since which melancholy event Dominicus Pike has removed from Kimballton, and established a large tobacco manufactory in my native village.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading If the riddle be not already guessed, a few words will explain the simple machinery by which this "coming event" was made to "cast its shadow before."

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading Three men had plotted the robbery and murder of Mr. Higginbotham; two of them, successively, lost courage and fled, each delaying the crime one night by their disappearance; the third was in the act of perpetration, when a champion, blindly obeying the call of fate, like the heroes of old romance, appeared in the person of Dominicus Pike.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WAKEFIELD In some old magazine or newspaper I recollect a story, told as truth, of a man--let us call him Wakefield--who absented himself for a long time from his wife.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In due time, the old gentleman capped the climax of his favors, by dying a Christian death, in bed, since which melancholy event Dominicus Pike has removed from Kimballton, and established a large tobacco manufactory in my native village.

a man of refinement

From this reading In due time, the old gentleman capped the climax of his favors, by dying a Christian death, in bed, since which melancholy event Dominicus Pike has removed from Kimballton, and established a large tobacco manufactory in my native village.

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading If the riddle be not already guessed, a few words will explain the simple machinery by which this "coming event" was made to "cast its shadow before."

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

From this reading Three men had plotted the robbery and murder of Mr. Higginbotham; two of them, successively, lost courage and fled, each delaying the crime one night by their disappearance; the third was in the act of perpetration, when a champion, blindly obeying the call of fate, like the heroes of old romance, appeared in the person of Dominicus Pike.

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

From this reading In due time, the old gentleman capped the climax of his favors, by dying a Christian death, in bed, since which melancholy event Dominicus Pike has removed from Kimballton, and established a large tobacco manufactory in my native village.

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Three men had plotted the robbery and murder of Mr. Higginbotham; two of them, successively, lost courage and fled, each delaying the crime one night by their disappearance; the third was in the act of perpetration, when a champion, blindly obeying the call of fate, like the heroes of old romance, appeared in the person of Dominicus Pike.

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

From this reading Three men had plotted the robbery and murder of Mr. Higginbotham; two of them, successively, lost courage and fled, each delaying the crime one night by their disappearance; the third was in the act of perpetration, when a champion, blindly obeying the call of fate, like the heroes of old romance, appeared in the person of Dominicus Pike.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It only remains to say, that Mr. Higginbotham took the pedlar into high favor, sanctioned his addresses to the pretty schoolmistress, and settled his whole property on their children, allowing themselves the interest.

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

From this reading WAKEFIELD In some old magazine or newspaper I recollect a story, told as truth, of a man--let us call him Wakefield--who absented himself for a long time from his wife.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading WAKEFIELD In some old magazine or newspaper I recollect a story, told as truth, of a man--let us call him Wakefield--who absented himself for a long time from his wife.

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

From this reading It only remains to say, that Mr. Higginbotham took the pedlar into high favor, sanctioned his addresses to the pretty schoolmistress, and settled his whole property on their children, allowing themselves the interest.

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

From this reading WAKEFIELD In some old magazine or newspaper I recollect a story, told as truth, of a man--let us call him Wakefield--who absented himself for a long time from his wife.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If the riddle be not already guessed, a few words will explain the simple machinery by which this "coming event" was made to "cast its shadow before."

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

From this reading Three men had plotted the robbery and murder of Mr. Higginbotham; two of them, successively, lost courage and fled, each delaying the crime one night by their disappearance; the third was in the act of perpetration, when a champion, blindly obeying the call of fate, like the heroes of old romance, appeared in the person of Dominicus Pike.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading It only remains to say, that Mr. Higginbotham took the pedlar into high favor, sanctioned his addresses to the pretty schoolmistress, and settled his whole property on their children, allowing themselves the interest.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It only remains to say, that Mr. Higginbotham took the pedlar into high favor, sanctioned his addresses to the pretty schoolmistress, and settled his whole property on their children, allowing themselves the interest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It only remains to say, that Mr. Higginbotham took the pedlar into high favor, sanctioned his addresses to the pretty schoolmistress, and settled his whole property on their children, allowing themselves the interest.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading If the riddle be not already guessed, a few words will explain the simple machinery by which this "coming event" was made to "cast its shadow before."

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

From this reading In due time, the old gentleman capped the climax of his favors, by dying a Christian death, in bed, since which melancholy event Dominicus Pike has removed from Kimballton, and established a large tobacco manufactory in my native village.

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

From this reading In due time, the old gentleman capped the climax of his favors, by dying a Christian death, in bed, since which melancholy event Dominicus Pike has removed from Kimballton, and established a large tobacco manufactory in my native village.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading WAKEFIELD In some old magazine or newspaper I recollect a story, told as truth, of a man--let us call him Wakefield--who absented himself for a long time from his wife.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Three men had plotted the robbery and murder of Mr. Higginbotham; two of them, successively, lost courage and fled, each delaying the crime one night by their disappearance; the third was in the act of perpetration, when a champion, blindly obeying the call of fate, like the heroes of old romance, appeared in the person of Dominicus Pike.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading WAKEFIELD In some old magazine or newspaper I recollect a story, told as truth, of a man--let us call him Wakefield--who absented himself for a long time from his wife.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Three men had plotted the robbery and murder of Mr. Higginbotham; two of them, successively, lost courage and fled, each delaying the crime one night by their disappearance; the third was in the act of perpetration, when a champion, blindly obeying the call of fate, like the heroes of old romance, appeared in the person of Dominicus Pike.

machines or machine systems collectively

From this reading If the riddle be not already guessed, a few words will explain the simple machinery by which this "coming event" was made to "cast its shadow before."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading If the riddle be not already guessed, a few words will explain the simple machinery by which this "coming event" was made to "cast its shadow before."

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading WAKEFIELD In some old magazine or newspaper I recollect a story, told as truth, of a man--let us call him Wakefield--who absented himself for a long time from his wife.

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

From this reading WAKEFIELD In some old magazine or newspaper I recollect a story, told as truth, of a man--let us call him Wakefield--who absented himself for a long time from his wife.

a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading In due time, the old gentleman capped the climax of his favors, by dying a Christian death, in bed, since which melancholy event Dominicus Pike has removed from Kimballton, and established a large tobacco manufactory in my native village.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading In due time, the old gentleman capped the climax of his favors, by dying a Christian death, in bed, since which melancholy event Dominicus Pike has removed from Kimballton, and established a large tobacco manufactory in my native village.

the force of workers available

From this reading Three men had plotted the robbery and murder of Mr. Higginbotham; two of them, successively, lost courage and fled, each delaying the crime one night by their disappearance; the third was in the act of perpetration, when a champion, blindly obeying the call of fate, like the heroes of old romance, appeared in the person of Dominicus Pike.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Three men had plotted the robbery and murder of Mr. Higginbotham; two of them, successively, lost courage and fled, each delaying the crime one night by their disappearance; the third was in the act of perpetration, when a champion, blindly obeying the call of fate, like the heroes of old romance, appeared in the person of Dominicus Pike.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading Three men had plotted the robbery and murder of Mr. Higginbotham; two of them, successively, lost courage and fled, each delaying the crime one night by their disappearance; the third was in the act of perpetration, when a champion, blindly obeying the call of fate, like the heroes of old romance, appeared in the person of Dominicus Pike.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading In due time, the old gentleman capped the climax of his favors, by dying a Christian death, in bed, since which melancholy event Dominicus Pike has removed from Kimballton, and established a large tobacco manufactory in my native village.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading In due time, the old gentleman capped the climax of his favors, by dying a Christian death, in bed, since which melancholy event Dominicus Pike has removed from Kimballton, and established a large tobacco manufactory in my native village.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading WAKEFIELD In some old magazine or newspaper I recollect a story, told as truth, of a man--let us call him Wakefield--who absented himself for a long time from his wife.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Three men had plotted the robbery and murder of Mr. Higginbotham; two of them, successively, lost courage and fled, each delaying the crime one night by their disappearance; the third was in the act of perpetration, when a champion, blindly obeying the call of fate, like the heroes of old romance, appeared in the person of Dominicus Pike.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If the riddle be not already guessed, a few words will explain the simple machinery by which this "coming event" was made to "cast its shadow before."

-ing form of “obey” — be obedient to

From this reading Three men had plotted the robbery and murder of Mr. Higginbotham; two of them, successively, lost courage and fled, each delaying the crime one night by their disappearance; the third was in the act of perpetration, when a champion, blindly obeying the call of fate, like the heroes of old romance, appeared in the person of Dominicus Pike.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Three men had plotted the robbery and murder of Mr. Higginbotham; two of them, successively, lost courage and fled, each delaying the crime one night by their disappearance; the third was in the act of perpetration, when a champion, blindly obeying the call of fate, like the heroes of old romance, appeared in the person of Dominicus Pike.

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

From this reading Three men had plotted the robbery and murder of Mr. Higginbotham; two of them, successively, lost courage and fled, each delaying the crime one night by their disappearance; the third was in the act of perpetration, when a champion, blindly obeying the call of fate, like the heroes of old romance, appeared in the person of Dominicus Pike.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It only remains to say, that Mr. Higginbotham took the pedlar into high favor, sanctioned his addresses to the pretty schoolmistress, and settled his whole property on their children, allowing themselves the interest.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Three men had plotted the robbery and murder of Mr. Higginbotham; two of them, successively, lost courage and fled, each delaying the crime one night by their disappearance; the third was in the act of perpetration, when a champion, blindly obeying the call of fate, like the heroes of old romance, appeared in the person of Dominicus Pike.

and nothing more

From this reading It only remains to say, that Mr. Higginbotham took the pedlar into high favor, sanctioned his addresses to the pretty schoolmistress, and settled his whole property on their children, allowing themselves the interest.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading WAKEFIELD In some old magazine or newspaper I recollect a story, told as truth, of a man--let us call him Wakefield--who absented himself for a long time from his wife.

someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals)

From this reading It only remains to say, that Mr. Higginbotham took the pedlar into high favor, sanctioned his addresses to the pretty schoolmistress, and settled his whole property on their children, allowing themselves the interest.

the act of committing a crime

From this reading Three men had plotted the robbery and murder of Mr. Higginbotham; two of them, successively, lost courage and fled, each delaying the crime one night by their disappearance; the third was in the act of perpetration, when a champion, blindly obeying the call of fate, like the heroes of old romance, appeared in the person of Dominicus Pike.

a human being

From this reading Three men had plotted the robbery and murder of Mr. Higginbotham; two of them, successively, lost courage and fled, each delaying the crime one night by their disappearance; the third was in the act of perpetration, when a champion, blindly obeying the call of fate, like the heroes of old romance, appeared in the person of Dominicus Pike.

a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic

From this reading Three men had plotted the robbery and murder of Mr. Higginbotham; two of them, successively, lost courage and fled, each delaying the crime one night by their disappearance; the third was in the act of perpetration, when a champion, blindly obeying the call of fate, like the heroes of old romance, appeared in the person of Dominicus Pike.

with planning and intention

From this reading Three men had plotted the robbery and murder of Mr. Higginbotham; two of them, successively, lost courage and fled, each delaying the crime one night by their disappearance; the third was in the act of perpetration, when a champion, blindly obeying the call of fate, like the heroes of old romance, appeared in the person of Dominicus Pike.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading It only remains to say, that Mr. Higginbotham took the pedlar into high favor, sanctioned his addresses to the pretty schoolmistress, and settled his whole property on their children, allowing themselves the interest.

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

From this reading It only remains to say, that Mr. Higginbotham took the pedlar into high favor, sanctioned his addresses to the pretty schoolmistress, and settled his whole property on their children, allowing themselves the interest.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading WAKEFIELD In some old magazine or newspaper I recollect a story, told as truth, of a man--let us call him Wakefield--who absented himself for a long time from his wife.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading It only remains to say, that Mr. Higginbotham took the pedlar into high favor, sanctioned his addresses to the pretty schoolmistress, and settled his whole property on their children, allowing themselves the interest.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading In due time, the old gentleman capped the climax of his favors, by dying a Christian death, in bed, since which melancholy event Dominicus Pike has removed from Kimballton, and established a large tobacco manufactory in my native village.

pierce with many holes

From this reading If the riddle be not already guessed, a few words will explain the simple machinery by which this "coming event" was made to "cast its shadow before."

larceny by threat of violence

From this reading Three men had plotted the robbery and murder of Mr. Higginbotham; two of them, successively, lost courage and fled, each delaying the crime one night by their disappearance; the third was in the act of perpetration, when a champion, blindly obeying the call of fate, like the heroes of old romance, appeared in the person of Dominicus Pike.

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading Three men had plotted the robbery and murder of Mr. Higginbotham; two of them, successively, lost courage and fled, each delaying the crime one night by their disappearance; the third was in the act of perpetration, when a champion, blindly obeying the call of fate, like the heroes of old romance, appeared in the person of Dominicus Pike.

conforming to orthodox or recognized rules

From this reading It only remains to say, that Mr. Higginbotham took the pedlar into high favor, sanctioned his addresses to the pretty schoolmistress, and settled his whole property on their children, allowing themselves the interest.

express in words

From this reading It only remains to say, that Mr. Higginbotham took the pedlar into high favor, sanctioned his addresses to the pretty schoolmistress, and settled his whole property on their children, allowing themselves the interest.

a woman schoolteacher (especially one regarded as strict)

From this reading It only remains to say, that Mr. Higginbotham took the pedlar into high favor, sanctioned his addresses to the pretty schoolmistress, and settled his whole property on their children, allowing themselves the interest.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading It only remains to say, that Mr. Higginbotham took the pedlar into high favor, sanctioned his addresses to the pretty schoolmistress, and settled his whole property on their children, allowing themselves the interest.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading If the riddle be not already guessed, a few words will explain the simple machinery by which this "coming event" was made to "cast its shadow before."

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading If the riddle be not already guessed, a few words will explain the simple machinery by which this "coming event" was made to "cast its shadow before."

from a time in the past until now

From this reading In due time, the old gentleman capped the climax of his favors, by dying a Christian death, in bed, since which melancholy event Dominicus Pike has removed from Kimballton, and established a large tobacco manufactory in my native village.

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

From this reading WAKEFIELD In some old magazine or newspaper I recollect a story, told as truth, of a man--let us call him Wakefield--who absented himself for a long time from his wife.

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 WAKEFIELD In some old magazine or newspaper I recollect a story, told as truth, of a man--let us call him Wakefield--who absented himself for a long time from his wife.

in proper order or sequence

From this reading Three men had plotted the robbery and murder of Mr. Higginbotham; two of them, successively, lost courage and fled, each delaying the crime one night by their disappearance; the third was in the act of perpetration, when a champion, blindly obeying the call of fate, like the heroes of old romance, appeared in the person of Dominicus Pike.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It only remains to say, that Mr. Higginbotham took the pedlar into high favor, sanctioned his addresses to the pretty schoolmistress, and settled his whole property on their children, allowing themselves the interest.

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

From this reading If the riddle be not already guessed, a few words will explain the simple machinery by which this "coming event" was made to "cast its shadow before."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Three men had plotted the robbery and murder of Mr. Higginbotham; two of them, successively, lost courage and fled, each delaying the crime one night by their disappearance; the third was in the act of perpetration, when a champion, blindly obeying the call of fate, like the heroes of old romance, appeared in the person of Dominicus Pike.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Three men had plotted the robbery and murder of Mr. Higginbotham; two of them, successively, lost courage and fled, each delaying the crime one night by their disappearance; the third was in the act of perpetration, when a champion, blindly obeying the call of fate, like the heroes of old romance, appeared in the person of Dominicus Pike.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading It only remains to say, that Mr. Higginbotham took the pedlar into high favor, sanctioned his addresses to the pretty schoolmistress, and settled his whole property on their children, allowing themselves the interest.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading Three men had plotted the robbery and murder of Mr. Higginbotham; two of them, successively, lost courage and fled, each delaying the crime one night by their disappearance; the third was in the act of perpetration, when a champion, blindly obeying the call of fate, like the heroes of old romance, appeared in the person of Dominicus Pike.

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

From this reading If the riddle be not already guessed, a few words will explain the simple machinery by which this "coming event" was made to "cast its shadow before."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Three men had plotted the robbery and murder of Mr. Higginbotham; two of them, successively, lost courage and fled, each delaying the crime one night by their disappearance; the third was in the act of perpetration, when a champion, blindly obeying the call of fate, like the heroes of old romance, appeared in the person of Dominicus Pike.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In due time, the old gentleman capped the climax of his favors, by dying a Christian death, in bed, since which melancholy event Dominicus Pike has removed from Kimballton, and established a large tobacco manufactory in my native village.

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

From this reading If the riddle be not already guessed, a few words will explain the simple machinery by which this "coming event" was made to "cast its shadow before."

leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion

From this reading In due time, the old gentleman capped the climax of his favors, by dying a Christian death, in bed, since which melancholy event Dominicus Pike has removed from Kimballton, and established a large tobacco manufactory in my native village.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading WAKEFIELD In some old magazine or newspaper I recollect a story, told as truth, of a man--let us call him Wakefield--who absented himself for a long time from his wife.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading It only remains to say, that Mr. Higginbotham took the pedlar into high favor, sanctioned his addresses to the pretty schoolmistress, and settled his whole property on their children, allowing themselves the interest.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading WAKEFIELD In some old magazine or newspaper I recollect a story, told as truth, of a man--let us call him Wakefield--who absented himself for a long time from his wife.

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

From this reading Three men had plotted the robbery and murder of Mr. Higginbotham; two of them, successively, lost courage and fled, each delaying the crime one night by their disappearance; the third was in the act of perpetration, when a champion, blindly obeying the call of fate, like the heroes of old romance, appeared in the person of Dominicus Pike.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading WAKEFIELD In some old magazine or newspaper I recollect a story, told as truth, of a man--let us call him Wakefield--who absented himself for a long time from his wife.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading In due time, the old gentleman capped the climax of his favors, by dying a Christian death, in bed, since which melancholy event Dominicus Pike has removed from Kimballton, and established a large tobacco manufactory in my native village.

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From this reading WAKEFIELD In some old magazine or newspaper I recollect a story, told as truth, of a man--let us call him Wakefield--who absented himself for a long time from his wife.

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

From this reading If the riddle be not already guessed, a few words will explain the simple machinery by which this "coming event" was made to "cast its shadow before."

at the time that

From this reading Three men had plotted the robbery and murder of Mr. Higginbotham; two of them, successively, lost courage and fled, each delaying the crime one night by their disappearance; the third was in the act of perpetration, when a champion, blindly obeying the call of fate, like the heroes of old romance, appeared in the person of Dominicus Pike.

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

From this reading If the riddle be not already guessed, a few words will explain the simple machinery by which this "coming event" was made to "cast its shadow before."

which person or people

From this reading WAKEFIELD In some old magazine or newspaper I recollect a story, told as truth, of a man--let us call him Wakefield--who absented himself for a long time from his wife.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading It only remains to say, that Mr. Higginbotham took the pedlar into high favor, sanctioned his addresses to the pretty schoolmistress, and settled his whole property on their children, allowing themselves the interest.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading WAKEFIELD In some old magazine or newspaper I recollect a story, told as truth, of a man--let us call him Wakefield--who absented himself for a long time from his wife.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading If the riddle be not already guessed, a few words will explain the simple machinery by which this "coming event" was made to "cast its shadow before."

the words that are spoken

From this reading If the riddle be not already guessed, a few words will explain the simple machinery by which this "coming event" was made to "cast its shadow before."