Adds an item to the dictionary.

Changes the intervals for the expiration of items and the interval between checks.

Empties the dictionary.

See interface docs.

Disposes of or finalises the object.

See base docs.

Determines whether the specified Object is equal to the current Object.

Finalises the object.

Finds the first value that matches the predicate passed across or null if no such value could be found.

Returns a list of all values that match the predicate passed across.

Returns a list of all values that match the predicate passed across. Refreshes the timestamps for all items returned.

Finds the first value that matches the predicate passed across or null if no such value could be found. Refreshes the timestamp on the value if it could be found.

Returns the item for the key passed across or calls the create method to create a new item and add it to the dictionary. If the item already exists then its timestamp is refreshed.

Returns the item for the key passed across. Returns null if the key is no longer in the dictionary.

Returns the item for the key passed across. Returns null if the key is no longer in the dictionary. Refreshes the item's timestamp.

Serves as a hash function for a particular type.

Returns the item for the key passed across or calls the create method to create a new item and add it to the dictionary.

Gets the Type of the current instance.

Hooks the heartbeat event. Must be called from within a lock.

Calls the action passed across with the list locked. Do not perform an action that will attempt to lock the list from another thread, it will block.

Creates a shallow copy of the current Object.

Called by the derivee to inform the owner of the collection that the count has changed. Always call this from within a lock.

Refreshes all of the timestamps in the dictionary.

Removes expired items.

Removes the item for the key passed across. Does nothing if the key does not exist.

Returns a snapshot of all of the key-value pairs in the dictionary.

Returns a snapshot of all of the key-value pairs in the dictionary and refreshes the timestamps on all of them.

Returns a string that represents the current object.

Unhooks the heartbeat service if hooked. Must be called from within a lock.

Adds or updates an item in the dictionary. If the key is already in use then the value is overwritten but the timestamp is not refreshed.

Adds or updates an item in the dictionary. If the key is already in use then the value is overwritten and the timestamp is refreshed.

Adds or updates a range of items. If an item exists then it is updated but its timestamp is not refreshed.

Adds or updates a range of items. If an item exists then it is updated and its timestamp is refreshed.