used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a matter of course, the discovery of the codicil, and the grave charge it served to establish against Dr. West, could not be hid under a bushel.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading As a matter of course, the discovery of the codicil, and the grave charge it served to establish against Dr. West, could not be hid under a bushel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As a matter of course, the discovery of the codicil, and the grave charge it served to establish against Dr. West, could not be hid under a bushel.
arisenverbUS /ərˈɪzən/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Deerham was remarkably free in its comments, and was pleased to rake up various unpleasant reports, which, from time to time, in the former days had arisen, touching that gentleman.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Deerham might say what it liked, and nobody be much the worse; but a more serious question arose with Jan.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a matter of course, the discovery of the codicil, and the grave charge it served to establish against Dr. West, could not be hid under a bushel.
ATTENDANCEnounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading MEDICAL ATTENDANCE GRATIS, INCLUDING PHYSIC.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As a matter of course, the discovery of the codicil, and the grave charge it served to establish against Dr. West, could not be hid under a bushel.
bushelnounUS /ˈbʊʃəl/
a United States dry measure equal to 4 pecks or 2152.42 cubic inches
From this reading As a matter of course, the discovery of the codicil, and the grave charge it served to establish against Dr. West, could not be hid under a bushel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Deerham might say what it liked, and nobody be much the worse; but a more serious question arose with Jan.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading As a matter of course, the discovery of the codicil, and the grave charge it served to establish against Dr. West, could not be hid under a bushel.
codicilnoun
a supplement to a will; a testamentary instrument intended to alter an already executed will
From this reading As a matter of course, the discovery of the codicil, and the grave charge it served to establish against Dr. West, could not be hid under a bushel.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Deerham was remarkably free in its comments, and was pleased to rake up various unpleasant reports, which, from time to time, in the former days had arisen, touching that gentleman.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As a matter of course, the discovery of the codicil, and the grave charge it served to establish against Dr. West, could not be hid under a bushel.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading As a matter of course, the discovery of the codicil, and the grave charge it served to establish against Dr. West, could not be hid under a bushel.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Deerham was remarkably free in its comments, and was pleased to rake up various unpleasant reports, which, from time to time, in the former days had arisen, touching that gentleman.
Deerham
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From this reading Deerham was remarkably free in its comments, and was pleased to rake up various unpleasant reports, which, from time to time, in the former days had arisen, touching that gentleman.
the act of discovering something
From this reading As a matter of course, the discovery of the codicil, and the grave charge it served to establish against Dr. West, could not be hid under a bushel.
Dr
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From this reading As a matter of course, the discovery of the codicil, and the grave charge it served to establish against Dr. West, could not be hid under a bushel.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Easy as Jan was, little given to think ill, even he could not look over this.
establishverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
set up or found
From this reading As a matter of course, the discovery of the codicil, and the grave charge it served to establish against Dr. West, could not be hid under a bushel.
divisible by two
From this reading Easy as Jan was, little given to think ill, even he could not look over this.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Deerham was remarkably free in its comments, and was pleased to rake up various unpleasant reports, which, from time to time, in the former days had arisen, touching that gentleman.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Deerham was remarkably free in its comments, and was pleased to rake up various unpleasant reports, which, from time to time, in the former days had arisen, touching that gentleman.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Deerham was remarkably free in its comments, and was pleased to rake up various unpleasant reports, which, from time to time, in the former days had arisen, touching that gentleman.
a man of refinement
From this reading Deerham was remarkably free in its comments, and was pleased to rake up various unpleasant reports, which, from time to time, in the former days had arisen, touching that gentleman.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Easy as Jan was, little given to think ill, even he could not look over this.
GRATISadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəs/
costing nothing
From this reading MEDICAL ATTENDANCE GRATIS, INCLUDING PHYSIC.
death of a person
From this reading As a matter of course, the discovery of the codicil, and the grave charge it served to establish against Dr. West, could not be hid under a bushel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Deerham was remarkably free in its comments, and was pleased to rake up various unpleasant reports, which, from time to time, in the former days had arisen, touching that gentleman.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Easy as Jan was, little given to think ill, even he could not look over this.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading As a matter of course, the discovery of the codicil, and the grave charge it served to establish against Dr. West, could not be hid under a bushel.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Easy as Jan was, little given to think ill, even he could not look over this.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Deerham was remarkably free in its comments, and was pleased to rake up various unpleasant reports, which, from time to time, in the former days had arisen, touching that gentleman.
INCLUDINGverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading MEDICAL ATTENDANCE GRATIS, INCLUDING PHYSIC.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As a matter of course, the discovery of the codicil, and the grave charge it served to establish against Dr. West, could not be hid under a bushel.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Deerham was remarkably free in its comments, and was pleased to rake up various unpleasant reports, which, from time to time, in the former days had arisen, touching that gentleman.
JannounUS /dʒæn/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading Deerham might say what it liked, and nobody be much the worse; but a more serious question arose with Jan.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Deerham might say what it liked, and nobody be much the worse; but a more serious question arose with Jan.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Easy as Jan was, little given to think ill, even he could not look over this.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Easy as Jan was, little given to think ill, even he could not look over this.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of course, the discovery of the codicil, and the grave charge it served to establish against Dr. West, could not be hid under a bushel.
MEDICALadjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading MEDICAL ATTENDANCE GRATIS, INCLUDING PHYSIC.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Deerham might say what it liked, and nobody be much the worse; but a more serious question arose with Jan.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Deerham might say what it liked, and nobody be much the worse; but a more serious question arose with Jan.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Deerham might say what it liked, and nobody be much the worse; but a more serious question arose with Jan.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Deerham might say what it liked, and nobody be much the worse; but a more serious question arose with Jan.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As a matter of course, the discovery of the codicil, and the grave charge it served to establish against Dr. West, could not be hid under a bushel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As a matter of course, the discovery of the codicil, and the grave charge it served to establish against Dr. West, could not be hid under a bushel.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Easy as Jan was, little given to think ill, even he could not look over this.
PHYSICnoun
a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels
From this reading MEDICAL ATTENDANCE GRATIS, INCLUDING PHYSIC.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Deerham was remarkably free in its comments, and was pleased to rake up various unpleasant reports, which, from time to time, in the former days had arisen, touching that gentleman.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Deerham might say what it liked, and nobody be much the worse; but a more serious question arose with Jan.
rakeverbUS /reɪk/
move through with or as if with a rake
From this reading Deerham was remarkably free in its comments, and was pleased to rake up various unpleasant reports, which, from time to time, in the former days had arisen, touching that gentleman.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading Deerham was remarkably free in its comments, and was pleased to rake up various unpleasant reports, which, from time to time, in the former days had arisen, touching that gentleman.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading Deerham was remarkably free in its comments, and was pleased to rake up various unpleasant reports, which, from time to time, in the former days had arisen, touching that gentleman.
express in words
From this reading Deerham might say what it liked, and nobody be much the worse; but a more serious question arose with Jan.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Deerham might say what it liked, and nobody be much the worse; but a more serious question arose with Jan.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading As a matter of course, the discovery of the codicil, and the grave charge it served to establish against Dr. West, could not be hid under a bushel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Deerham was remarkably free in its comments, and was pleased to rake up various unpleasant reports, which, from time to time, in the former days had arisen, touching that gentleman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As a matter of course, the discovery of the codicil, and the grave charge it served to establish against Dr. West, could not be hid under a bushel.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Easy as Jan was, little given to think ill, even he could not look over this.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Easy as Jan was, little given to think ill, even he could not look over this.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Deerham was remarkably free in its comments, and was pleased to rake up various unpleasant reports, which, from time to time, in the former days had arisen, touching that gentleman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As a matter of course, the discovery of the codicil, and the grave charge it served to establish against Dr. West, could not be hid under a bushel.
arousing affect
From this reading Deerham was remarkably free in its comments, and was pleased to rake up various unpleasant reports, which, from time to time, in the former days had arisen, touching that gentleman.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As a matter of course, the discovery of the codicil, and the grave charge it served to establish against Dr. West, could not be hid under a bushel.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Deerham was remarkably free in its comments, and was pleased to rake up various unpleasant reports, which, from time to time, in the former days had arisen, touching that gentleman.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Deerham was remarkably free in its comments, and was pleased to rake up various unpleasant reports, which, from time to time, in the former days had arisen, touching that gentleman.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Deerham was remarkably free in its comments, and was pleased to rake up various unpleasant reports, which, from time to time, in the former days had arisen, touching that gentleman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Deerham was remarkably free in its comments, and was pleased to rake up various unpleasant reports, which, from time to time, in the former days had arisen, touching that gentleman.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading As a matter of course, the discovery of the codicil, and the grave charge it served to establish against Dr. West, could not be hid under a bushel.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Deerham might say what it liked, and nobody be much the worse; but a more serious question arose with Jan.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Deerham was remarkably free in its comments, and was pleased to rake up various unpleasant reports, which, from time to time, in the former days had arisen, touching that gentleman.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Deerham might say what it liked, and nobody be much the worse; but a more serious question arose with Jan.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Deerham might say what it liked, and nobody be much the worse; but a more serious question arose with Jan.
