Chapter XXX

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

From this reading Bailiffs were in possession of the house and estate of Wenderholme, and Mr. Jacob Ogden foreclosed his mortgages, by which he became owner of a fair portion of the land.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Finally, Wenderholme Hall and the remainder of the estate, including the Cottage, in which Mrs. Stanburne still resided, were sold by auction in the large room at the Thorn Inn at Sootythorn--the very place which the Colonel's regiment of militia was accustomed to use as a mess-room.

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

From this reading The Colonel would not expose himself even to the appearance of flight, but remained in the neighborhood manfully, and went personally to Manchester, before the court of bankruptcy, through which he passed very easily.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The Colonel would not expose himself even to the appearance of flight, but remained in the neighborhood manfully, and went personally to Manchester, before the court of bankruptcy, through which he passed very easily.

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

From this reading His name then appeared in the Manchester papers, and in the "Sootythorn Gazette," in the list of bankrupts.

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

From this reading Finally, Wenderholme Hall and the remainder of the estate, including the Cottage, in which Mrs. Stanburne still resided, were sold by auction in the large room at the Thorn Inn at Sootythorn--the very place which the Colonel's regiment of militia was accustomed to use as a mess-room.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Finally, Wenderholme Hall and the remainder of the estate, including the Cottage, in which Mrs. Stanburne still resided, were sold by auction in the large room at the Thorn Inn at Sootythorn--the very place which the Colonel's regiment of militia was accustomed to use as a mess-room.

a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge

From this reading Finally, Wenderholme Hall and the remainder of the estate, including the Cottage, in which Mrs. Stanburne still resided, were sold by auction in the large room at the Thorn Inn at Sootythorn--the very place which the Colonel's regiment of militia was accustomed to use as a mess-room.

plural of “bailiff” — an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc.

From this reading Bailiffs were in possession of the house and estate of Wenderholme, and Mr. Jacob Ogden foreclosed his mortgages, by which he became owner of a fair portion of the land.

a state of complete lack of some abstract property

From this reading The Colonel would not expose himself even to the appearance of flight, but remained in the neighborhood manfully, and went personally to Manchester, before the court of bankruptcy, through which he passed very easily.

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From this reading His name then appeared in the Manchester papers, and in the "Sootythorn Gazette," in the list of bankrupts.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Bailiffs were in possession of the house and estate of Wenderholme, and Mr. Jacob Ogden foreclosed his mortgages, by which he became owner of a fair portion of the land.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The Colonel would not expose himself even to the appearance of flight, but remained in the neighborhood manfully, and went personally to Manchester, before the court of bankruptcy, through which he passed very easily.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Colonel would not expose himself even to the appearance of flight, but remained in the neighborhood manfully, and went personally to Manchester, before the court of bankruptcy, through which he passed very easily.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Bailiffs were in possession of the house and estate of Wenderholme, and Mr. Jacob Ogden foreclosed his mortgages, by which he became owner of a fair portion of the land.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading The Colonel would not expose himself even to the appearance of flight, but remained in the neighborhood manfully, and went personally to Manchester, before the court of bankruptcy, through which he passed very easily.

possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Finally, Wenderholme Hall and the remainder of the estate, including the Cottage, in which Mrs. Stanburne still resided, were sold by auction in the large room at the Thorn Inn at Sootythorn--the very place which the Colonel's regiment of militia was accustomed to use as a mess-room.

a small house with a single story

From this reading Finally, Wenderholme Hall and the remainder of the estate, including the Cottage, in which Mrs. Stanburne still resided, were sold by auction in the large room at the Thorn Inn at Sootythorn--the very place which the Colonel's regiment of militia was accustomed to use as a mess-room.

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

From this reading The Colonel would not expose himself even to the appearance of flight, but remained in the neighborhood manfully, and went personally to Manchester, before the court of bankruptcy, through which he passed very easily.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading The Colonel would not expose himself even to the appearance of flight, but remained in the neighborhood manfully, and went personally to Manchester, before the court of bankruptcy, through which he passed very easily.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading Bailiffs were in possession of the house and estate of Wenderholme, and Mr. Jacob Ogden foreclosed his mortgages, by which he became owner of a fair portion of the land.

divisible by two

From this reading The Colonel would not expose himself even to the appearance of flight, but remained in the neighborhood manfully, and went personally to Manchester, before the court of bankruptcy, through which he passed very easily.

expose or make accessible to some action or influence

From this reading The Colonel would not expose himself even to the appearance of flight, but remained in the neighborhood manfully, and went personally to Manchester, before the court of bankruptcy, through which he passed very easily.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Bailiffs were in possession of the house and estate of Wenderholme, and Mr. Jacob Ogden foreclosed his mortgages, by which he became owner of a fair portion of the land.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Finally, Wenderholme Hall and the remainder of the estate, including the Cottage, in which Mrs. Stanburne still resided, were sold by auction in the large room at the Thorn Inn at Sootythorn--the very place which the Colonel's regiment of militia was accustomed to use as a mess-room.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading The Colonel would not expose himself even to the appearance of flight, but remained in the neighborhood manfully, and went personally to Manchester, before the court of bankruptcy, through which he passed very easily.

past form of “foreclose” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Bailiffs were in possession of the house and estate of Wenderholme, and Mr. Jacob Ogden foreclosed his mortgages, by which he became owner of a fair portion of the land.

a newspaper or official journal

From this reading His name then appeared in the Manchester papers, and in the "Sootythorn Gazette," in the list of bankrupts.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Finally, Wenderholme Hall and the remainder of the estate, including the Cottage, in which Mrs. Stanburne still resided, were sold by auction in the large room at the Thorn Inn at Sootythorn--the very place which the Colonel's regiment of militia was accustomed to use as a mess-room.

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

From this reading The Colonel would not expose himself even to the appearance of flight, but remained in the neighborhood manfully, and went personally to Manchester, before the court of bankruptcy, through which he passed very easily.

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

From this reading The Colonel would not expose himself even to the appearance of flight, but remained in the neighborhood manfully, and went personally to Manchester, before the court of bankruptcy, through which he passed very easily.

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

From this reading His name then appeared in the Manchester papers, and in the "Sootythorn Gazette," in the list of bankrupts.

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

From this reading Bailiffs were in possession of the house and estate of Wenderholme, and Mr. Jacob Ogden foreclosed his mortgages, by which he became owner of a fair portion of the land.

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

From this reading The Colonel would not expose himself even to the appearance of flight, but remained in the neighborhood manfully, and went personally to Manchester, before the court of bankruptcy, through which he passed very easily.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading Finally, Wenderholme Hall and the remainder of the estate, including the Cottage, in which Mrs. Stanburne still resided, were sold by auction in the large room at the Thorn Inn at Sootythorn--the very place which the Colonel's regiment of militia was accustomed to use as a mess-room.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading Finally, Wenderholme Hall and the remainder of the estate, including the Cottage, in which Mrs. Stanburne still resided, were sold by auction in the large room at the Thorn Inn at Sootythorn--the very place which the Colonel's regiment of militia was accustomed to use as a mess-room.

French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)

From this reading Bailiffs were in possession of the house and estate of Wenderholme, and Mr. Jacob Ogden foreclosed his mortgages, by which he became owner of a fair portion of the land.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Bailiffs were in possession of the house and estate of Wenderholme, and Mr. Jacob Ogden foreclosed his mortgages, by which he became owner of a fair portion of the land.

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

From this reading Finally, Wenderholme Hall and the remainder of the estate, including the Cottage, in which Mrs. Stanburne still resided, were sold by auction in the large room at the Thorn Inn at Sootythorn--the very place which the Colonel's regiment of militia was accustomed to use as a mess-room.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading His name then appeared in the Manchester papers, and in the "Sootythorn Gazette," in the list of bankrupts.

largest city in New Hampshire; located in southeastern New Hampshire on the Merrimack river

From this reading The Colonel would not expose himself even to the appearance of flight, but remained in the neighborhood manfully, and went personally to Manchester, before the court of bankruptcy, through which he passed very easily.

in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man

From this reading The Colonel would not expose himself even to the appearance of flight, but remained in the neighborhood manfully, and went personally to Manchester, before the court of bankruptcy, through which he passed very easily.

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From this reading Finally, Wenderholme Hall and the remainder of the estate, including the Cottage, in which Mrs. Stanburne still resided, were sold by auction in the large room at the Thorn Inn at Sootythorn--the very place which the Colonel's regiment of militia was accustomed to use as a mess-room.

civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army

From this reading Finally, Wenderholme Hall and the remainder of the estate, including the Cottage, in which Mrs. Stanburne still resided, were sold by auction in the large room at the Thorn Inn at Sootythorn--the very place which the Colonel's regiment of militia was accustomed to use as a mess-room.

plural of “mortgage” — a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan

From this reading Bailiffs were in possession of the house and estate of Wenderholme, and Mr. Jacob Ogden foreclosed his mortgages, by which he became owner of a fair portion of the land.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Bailiffs were in possession of the house and estate of Wenderholme, and Mr. Jacob Ogden foreclosed his mortgages, by which he became owner of a fair portion of the land.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Finally, Wenderholme Hall and the remainder of the estate, including the Cottage, in which Mrs. Stanburne still resided, were sold by auction in the large room at the Thorn Inn at Sootythorn--the very place which the Colonel's regiment of militia was accustomed to use as a mess-room.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading His name then appeared in the Manchester papers, and in the "Sootythorn Gazette," in the list of bankrupts.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading The Colonel would not expose himself even to the appearance of flight, but remained in the neighborhood manfully, and went personally to Manchester, before the court of bankruptcy, through which he passed very easily.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Colonel would not expose himself even to the appearance of flight, but remained in the neighborhood manfully, and went personally to Manchester, before the court of bankruptcy, through which he passed very easily.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Colonel would not expose himself even to the appearance of flight, but remained in the neighborhood manfully, and went personally to Manchester, before the court of bankruptcy, through which he passed very easily.

English psychologist who collaborated with I. A. Richards in designing Basic English (1889-1957)

From this reading Bailiffs were in possession of the house and estate of Wenderholme, and Mr. Jacob Ogden foreclosed his mortgages, by which he became owner of a fair portion of the land.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading Bailiffs were in possession of the house and estate of Wenderholme, and Mr. Jacob Ogden foreclosed his mortgages, by which he became owner of a fair portion of the land.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading His name then appeared in the Manchester papers, and in the "Sootythorn Gazette," in the list of bankrupts.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The Colonel would not expose himself even to the appearance of flight, but remained in the neighborhood manfully, and went personally to Manchester, before the court of bankruptcy, through which he passed very easily.

as yourself

From this reading The Colonel would not expose himself even to the appearance of flight, but remained in the neighborhood manfully, and went personally to Manchester, before the court of bankruptcy, through which he passed very easily.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Finally, Wenderholme Hall and the remainder of the estate, including the Cottage, in which Mrs. Stanburne still resided, were sold by auction in the large room at the Thorn Inn at Sootythorn--the very place which the Colonel's regiment of militia was accustomed to use as a mess-room.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Bailiffs were in possession of the house and estate of Wenderholme, and Mr. Jacob Ogden foreclosed his mortgages, by which he became owner of a fair portion of the land.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Bailiffs were in possession of the house and estate of Wenderholme, and Mr. Jacob Ogden foreclosed his mortgages, by which he became owner of a fair portion of the land.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading Finally, Wenderholme Hall and the remainder of the estate, including the Cottage, in which Mrs. Stanburne still resided, were sold by auction in the large room at the Thorn Inn at Sootythorn--the very place which the Colonel's regiment of militia was accustomed to use as a mess-room.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading Finally, Wenderholme Hall and the remainder of the estate, including the Cottage, in which Mrs. Stanburne still resided, were sold by auction in the large room at the Thorn Inn at Sootythorn--the very place which the Colonel's regiment of militia was accustomed to use as a mess-room.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The Colonel would not expose himself even to the appearance of flight, but remained in the neighborhood manfully, and went personally to Manchester, before the court of bankruptcy, through which he passed very easily.

past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading Finally, Wenderholme Hall and the remainder of the estate, including the Cottage, in which Mrs. Stanburne still resided, were sold by auction in the large room at the Thorn Inn at Sootythorn--the very place which the Colonel's regiment of militia was accustomed to use as a mess-room.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Finally, Wenderholme Hall and the remainder of the estate, including the Cottage, in which Mrs. Stanburne still resided, were sold by auction in the large room at the Thorn Inn at Sootythorn--the very place which the Colonel's regiment of militia was accustomed to use as a mess-room.

a particular instance of selling

From this reading THE SALE.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading Finally, Wenderholme Hall and the remainder of the estate, including the Cottage, in which Mrs. Stanburne still resided, were sold by auction in the large room at the Thorn Inn at Sootythorn--the very place which the Colonel's regiment of militia was accustomed to use as a mess-room.

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

From this reading His name then appeared in the Manchester papers, and in the "Sootythorn Gazette," in the list of bankrupts.

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

From this reading Finally, Wenderholme Hall and the remainder of the estate, including the Cottage, in which Mrs. Stanburne still resided, were sold by auction in the large room at the Thorn Inn at Sootythorn--the very place which the Colonel's regiment of militia was accustomed to use as a mess-room.

not in physical motion

From this reading Finally, Wenderholme Hall and the remainder of the estate, including the Cottage, in which Mrs. Stanburne still resided, were sold by auction in the large room at the Thorn Inn at Sootythorn--the very place which the Colonel's regiment of militia was accustomed to use as a mess-room.

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

From this reading THE SALE.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading His name then appeared in the Manchester papers, and in the "Sootythorn Gazette," in the list of bankrupts.

something that causes irritation and annoyance

From this reading Finally, Wenderholme Hall and the remainder of the estate, including the Cottage, in which Mrs. Stanburne still resided, were sold by auction in the large room at the Thorn Inn at Sootythorn--the very place which the Colonel's regiment of militia was accustomed to use as a mess-room.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The Colonel would not expose himself even to the appearance of flight, but remained in the neighborhood manfully, and went personally to Manchester, before the court of bankruptcy, through which he passed very easily.

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

From this reading The Colonel would not expose himself even to the appearance of flight, but remained in the neighborhood manfully, and went personally to Manchester, before the court of bankruptcy, through which he passed very easily.

the act of using

From this reading Finally, Wenderholme Hall and the remainder of the estate, including the Cottage, in which Mrs. Stanburne still resided, were sold by auction in the large room at the Thorn Inn at Sootythorn--the very place which the Colonel's regiment of militia was accustomed to use as a mess-room.

precisely as stated

From this reading The Colonel would not expose himself even to the appearance of flight, but remained in the neighborhood manfully, and went personally to Manchester, before the court of bankruptcy, through which he passed very easily.

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

From this reading Finally, Wenderholme Hall and the remainder of the estate, including the Cottage, in which Mrs. Stanburne still resided, were sold by auction in the large room at the Thorn Inn at Sootythorn--the very place which the Colonel's regiment of militia was accustomed to use as a mess-room.

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

From this reading Bailiffs were in possession of the house and estate of Wenderholme, and Mr. Jacob Ogden foreclosed his mortgages, by which he became owner of a fair portion of the land.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The Colonel would not expose himself even to the appearance of flight, but remained in the neighborhood manfully, and went personally to Manchester, before the court of bankruptcy, through which he passed very easily.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Bailiffs were in possession of the house and estate of Wenderholme, and Mr. Jacob Ogden foreclosed his mortgages, by which he became owner of a fair portion of the land.

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

From this reading The Colonel would not expose himself even to the appearance of flight, but remained in the neighborhood manfully, and went personally to Manchester, before the court of bankruptcy, through which he passed very easily.

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

From this reading The Colonel would not expose himself even to the appearance of flight, but remained in the neighborhood manfully, and went personally to Manchester, before the court of bankruptcy, through which he passed very easily.