Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading _The Detective._--_His Experience and His Practice._--_A Plan of Detection Perfected._--_The Work is Begun._ The detective occupies a peculiar position in society, and is a prominent actor in many scenes of which the general public can have no knowledge.

a theatrical performer

From this reading _The Detective._--_His Experience and His Practice._--_A Plan of Detection Perfected._--_The Work is Begun._ The detective occupies a peculiar position in society, and is a prominent actor in many scenes of which the general public can have no knowledge.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading That dapper young gentleman, who twirls his moustache and swings his cane so jauntily upon the promenade, is an object of admiration to many; but to the man who knows the secrets of his inner life another scene is opened, and he remembers when this same exquisite walked the cell of a prison--a convict guilty of a crime.

regarded with admiration

From this reading In his breast may be locked the secrets of many men who stand in proud pre-eminence before the public, and who are admired and respected for the possession of virtues that are but the cloak with which they hide the baser elements of their dispositions.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The canting hypocrite, whose voice may be loudest in chapel or meeting-house, and whose sanctimonious air and solemn visage will cover the sins of his heart to the general observer, is well known to the detective, who has seen that same face pale with apprehension, and has heard that same voice trembling with the fear of exposure.

(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 Through all the various grades of society the detective has wended his way, and he has looked into men's hearts when infamy stared them in the face and dishonor impended over them.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading That dapper young gentleman, who twirls his moustache and swings his cane so jauntily upon the promenade, is an object of admiration to many; but to the man who knows the secrets of his inner life another scene is opened, and he remembers when this same exquisite walked the cell of a prison--a convict guilty of a crime.

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

From this reading _The Detective._--_His Experience and His Practice._--_A Plan of Detection Perfected._--_The Work is Begun._ The detective occupies a peculiar position in society, and is a prominent actor in many scenes of which the general public can have no knowledge.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading That dapper young gentleman, who twirls his moustache and swings his cane so jauntily upon the promenade, is an object of admiration to many; but to the man who knows the secrets of his inner life another scene is opened, and he remembers when this same exquisite walked the cell of a prison--a convict guilty of a crime.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading The canting hypocrite, whose voice may be loudest in chapel or meeting-house, and whose sanctimonious air and solemn visage will cover the sins of his heart to the general observer, is well known to the detective, who has seen that same face pale with apprehension, and has heard that same voice trembling with the fear of exposure.

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

From this reading In his breast may be locked the secrets of many men who stand in proud pre-eminence before the public, and who are admired and respected for the possession of virtues that are but the cloak with which they hide the baser elements of their dispositions.

comparative of “base” — serving as or forming a base

From this reading In his breast may be locked the secrets of many men who stand in proud pre-eminence before the public, and who are admired and respected for the possession of virtues that are but the cloak with which they hide the baser elements of their dispositions.

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

From this reading In his breast may be locked the secrets of many men who stand in proud pre-eminence before the public, and who are admired and respected for the possession of virtues that are but the cloak with which they hide the baser elements of their dispositions.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In his breast may be locked the secrets of many men who stand in proud pre-eminence before the public, and who are admired and respected for the possession of virtues that are but the cloak with which they hide the baser elements of their dispositions.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading _The Detective._--_His Experience and His Practice._--_A Plan of Detection Perfected._--_The Work is Begun._ The detective occupies a peculiar position in society, and is a prominent actor in many scenes of which the general public can have no knowledge.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading In his breast may be locked the secrets of many men who stand in proud pre-eminence before the public, and who are admired and respected for the possession of virtues that are but the cloak with which they hide the baser elements of their dispositions.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In his breast may be locked the secrets of many men who stand in proud pre-eminence before the public, and who are admired and respected for the possession of virtues that are but the cloak with which they hide the baser elements of their dispositions.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading _The Detective._--_His Experience and His Practice._--_A Plan of Detection Perfected._--_The Work is Begun._ The detective occupies a peculiar position in society, and is a prominent actor in many scenes of which the general public can have no knowledge.

a stick that people can lean on to help them walk

From this reading That dapper young gentleman, who twirls his moustache and swings his cane so jauntily upon the promenade, is an object of admiration to many; but to the man who knows the secrets of his inner life another scene is opened, and he remembers when this same exquisite walked the cell of a prison--a convict guilty of a crime.

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From this reading The canting hypocrite, whose voice may be loudest in chapel or meeting-house, and whose sanctimonious air and solemn visage will cover the sins of his heart to the general observer, is well known to the detective, who has seen that same face pale with apprehension, and has heard that same voice trembling with the fear of exposure.

A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.

From this reading That dapper young gentleman, who twirls his moustache and swings his cane so jauntily upon the promenade, is an object of admiration to many; but to the man who knows the secrets of his inner life another scene is opened, and he remembers when this same exquisite walked the cell of a prison--a convict guilty of a crime.

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading The canting hypocrite, whose voice may be loudest in chapel or meeting-house, and whose sanctimonious air and solemn visage will cover the sins of his heart to the general observer, is well known to the detective, who has seen that same face pale with apprehension, and has heard that same voice trembling with the fear of exposure.

anything that covers or conceals

From this reading In his breast may be locked the secrets of many men who stand in proud pre-eminence before the public, and who are admired and respected for the possession of virtues that are but the cloak with which they hide the baser elements of their dispositions.

a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison

From this reading That dapper young gentleman, who twirls his moustache and swings his cane so jauntily upon the promenade, is an object of admiration to many; but to the man who knows the secrets of his inner life another scene is opened, and he remembers when this same exquisite walked the cell of a prison--a convict guilty of a crime.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading The canting hypocrite, whose voice may be loudest in chapel or meeting-house, and whose sanctimonious air and solemn visage will cover the sins of his heart to the general observer, is well known to the detective, who has seen that same face pale with apprehension, and has heard that same voice trembling with the fear of exposure.

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

From this reading That dapper young gentleman, who twirls his moustache and swings his cane so jauntily upon the promenade, is an object of admiration to many; but to the man who knows the secrets of his inner life another scene is opened, and he remembers when this same exquisite walked the cell of a prison--a convict guilty of a crime.

marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners

From this reading That dapper young gentleman, who twirls his moustache and swings his cane so jauntily upon the promenade, is an object of admiration to many; but to the man who knows the secrets of his inner life another scene is opened, and he remembers when this same exquisite walked the cell of a prison--a convict guilty of a crime.

the perception that something has occurred or some state exists

From this reading _The Detective._--_His Experience and His Practice._--_A Plan of Detection Perfected._--_The Work is Begun._ The detective occupies a peculiar position in society, and is a prominent actor in many scenes of which the general public can have no knowledge.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading _The Detective._--_His Experience and His Practice._--_A Plan of Detection Perfected._--_The Work is Begun._ The detective occupies a peculiar position in society, and is a prominent actor in many scenes of which the general public can have no knowledge.

bring shame or dishonor upon

From this reading Through all the various grades of society the detective has wended his way, and he has looked into men's hearts when infamy stared them in the face and dishonor impended over them.

plural of “disposition” — your usual mood

From this reading In his breast may be locked the secrets of many men who stand in proud pre-eminence before the public, and who are admired and respected for the possession of virtues that are but the cloak with which they hide the baser elements of their dispositions.

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading In his breast may be locked the secrets of many men who stand in proud pre-eminence before the public, and who are admired and respected for the possession of virtues that are but the cloak with which they hide the baser elements of their dispositions.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading _The Detective._--_His Experience and His Practice._--_A Plan of Detection Perfected._--_The Work is Begun._ The detective occupies a peculiar position in society, and is a prominent actor in many scenes of which the general public can have no knowledge.

vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain

From this reading The canting hypocrite, whose voice may be loudest in chapel or meeting-house, and whose sanctimonious air and solemn visage will cover the sins of his heart to the general observer, is well known to the detective, who has seen that same face pale with apprehension, and has heard that same voice trembling with the fear of exposure.

intense or sharp

From this reading That dapper young gentleman, who twirls his moustache and swings his cane so jauntily upon the promenade, is an object of admiration to many; but to the man who knows the secrets of his inner life another scene is opened, and he remembers when this same exquisite walked the cell of a prison--a convict guilty of a crime.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The canting hypocrite, whose voice may be loudest in chapel or meeting-house, and whose sanctimonious air and solemn visage will cover the sins of his heart to the general observer, is well known to the detective, who has seen that same face pale with apprehension, and has heard that same voice trembling with the fear of exposure.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading The canting hypocrite, whose voice may be loudest in chapel or meeting-house, and whose sanctimonious air and solemn visage will cover the sins of his heart to the general observer, is well known to the detective, who has seen that same face pale with apprehension, and has heard that same voice trembling with the fear of exposure.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In his breast may be locked the secrets of many men who stand in proud pre-eminence before the public, and who are admired and respected for the possession of virtues that are but the cloak with which they hide the baser elements of their dispositions.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading _The Detective._--_His Experience and His Practice._--_A Plan of Detection Perfected._--_The Work is Begun._ The detective occupies a peculiar position in society, and is a prominent actor in many scenes of which the general public can have no knowledge.

a man of refinement

From this reading That dapper young gentleman, who twirls his moustache and swings his cane so jauntily upon the promenade, is an object of admiration to many; but to the man who knows the secrets of his inner life another scene is opened, and he remembers when this same exquisite walked the cell of a prison--a convict guilty of a crime.

plural of “grade” — a body of students who are taught together

From this reading Through all the various grades of society the detective has wended his way, and he has looked into men's hearts when infamy stared them in the face and dishonor impended over them.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading That dapper young gentleman, who twirls his moustache and swings his cane so jauntily upon the promenade, is an object of admiration to many; but to the man who knows the secrets of his inner life another scene is opened, and he remembers when this same exquisite walked the cell of a prison--a convict guilty of a crime.

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

From this reading The canting hypocrite, whose voice may be loudest in chapel or meeting-house, and whose sanctimonious air and solemn visage will cover the sins of his heart to the general observer, is well known to the detective, who has seen that same face pale with apprehension, and has heard that same voice trembling with the fear of exposure.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _The Detective._--_His Experience and His Practice._--_A Plan of Detection Perfected._--_The Work is Begun._ The detective occupies a peculiar position in society, and is a prominent actor in many scenes of which the general public can have no knowledge.

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

From this reading That dapper young gentleman, who twirls his moustache and swings his cane so jauntily upon the promenade, is an object of admiration to many; but to the man who knows the secrets of his inner life another scene is opened, and he remembers when this same exquisite walked the cell of a prison--a convict guilty of a crime.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The canting hypocrite, whose voice may be loudest in chapel or meeting-house, and whose sanctimonious air and solemn visage will cover the sins of his heart to the general observer, is well known to the detective, who has seen that same face pale with apprehension, and has heard that same voice trembling with the fear of exposure.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The canting hypocrite, whose voice may be loudest in chapel or meeting-house, and whose sanctimonious air and solemn visage will cover the sins of his heart to the general observer, is well known to the detective, who has seen that same face pale with apprehension, and has heard that same voice trembling with the fear of exposure.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading Through all the various grades of society the detective has wended his way, and he has looked into men's hearts when infamy stared them in the face and dishonor impended over them.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading In his breast may be locked the secrets of many men who stand in proud pre-eminence before the public, and who are admired and respected for the possession of virtues that are but the cloak with which they hide the baser elements of their dispositions.

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

From this reading _The Detective._--_His Experience and His Practice._--_A Plan of Detection Perfected._--_The Work is Begun._ The detective occupies a peculiar position in society, and is a prominent actor in many scenes of which the general public can have no knowledge.

a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives

From this reading The canting hypocrite, whose voice may be loudest in chapel or meeting-house, and whose sanctimonious air and solemn visage will cover the sins of his heart to the general observer, is well known to the detective, who has seen that same face pale with apprehension, and has heard that same voice trembling with the fear of exposure.

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From this reading Through all the various grades of society the detective has wended his way, and he has looked into men's hearts when infamy stared them in the face and dishonor impended over them.

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

From this reading _The Detective._--_His Experience and His Practice._--_A Plan of Detection Perfected._--_The Work is Begun._ The detective occupies a peculiar position in society, and is a prominent actor in many scenes of which the general public can have no knowledge.

a state of extreme dishonor

From this reading Through all the various grades of society the detective has wended his way, and he has looked into men's hearts when infamy stared them in the face and dishonor impended over them.

located inward

From this reading That dapper young gentleman, who twirls his moustache and swings his cane so jauntily upon the promenade, is an object of admiration to many; but to the man who knows the secrets of his inner life another scene is opened, and he remembers when this same exquisite walked the cell of a prison--a convict guilty of a crime.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Through all the various grades of society the detective has wended his way, and he has looked into men's hearts when infamy stared them in the face and dishonor impended over them.

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

From this reading _The Detective._--_His Experience and His Practice._--_A Plan of Detection Perfected._--_The Work is Begun._ The detective occupies a peculiar position in society, and is a prominent actor in many scenes of which the general public can have no knowledge.

in a jaunty fashionable manner

From this reading That dapper young gentleman, who twirls his moustache and swings his cane so jauntily upon the promenade, is an object of admiration to many; but to the man who knows the secrets of his inner life another scene is opened, and he remembers when this same exquisite walked the cell of a prison--a convict guilty of a crime.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading _The Detective._--_His Experience and His Practice._--_A Plan of Detection Perfected._--_The Work is Begun._ The detective occupies a peculiar position in society, and is a prominent actor in many scenes of which the general public can have no knowledge.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The canting hypocrite, whose voice may be loudest in chapel or meeting-house, and whose sanctimonious air and solemn visage will cover the sins of his heart to the general observer, is well known to the detective, who has seen that same face pale with apprehension, and has heard that same voice trembling with the fear of exposure.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading That dapper young gentleman, who twirls his moustache and swings his cane so jauntily upon the promenade, is an object of admiration to many; but to the man who knows the secrets of his inner life another scene is opened, and he remembers when this same exquisite walked the cell of a prison--a convict guilty of a crime.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading That dapper young gentleman, who twirls his moustache and swings his cane so jauntily upon the promenade, is an object of admiration to many; but to the man who knows the secrets of his inner life another scene is opened, and he remembers when this same exquisite walked the cell of a prison--a convict guilty of a crime.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading In his breast may be locked the secrets of many men who stand in proud pre-eminence before the public, and who are admired and respected for the possession of virtues that are but the cloak with which they hide the baser elements of their dispositions.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Through all the various grades of society the detective has wended his way, and he has looked into men's hearts when infamy stared them in the face and dishonor impended over them.

superlative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading The canting hypocrite, whose voice may be loudest in chapel or meeting-house, and whose sanctimonious air and solemn visage will cover the sins of his heart to the general observer, is well known to the detective, who has seen that same face pale with apprehension, and has heard that same voice trembling with the fear of exposure.

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

From this reading That dapper young gentleman, who twirls his moustache and swings his cane so jauntily upon the promenade, is an object of admiration to many; but to the man who knows the secrets of his inner life another scene is opened, and he remembers when this same exquisite walked the cell of a prison--a convict guilty of a crime.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading _The Detective._--_His Experience and His Practice._--_A Plan of Detection Perfected._--_The Work is Begun._ The detective occupies a peculiar position in society, and is a prominent actor in many scenes of which the general public can have no knowledge.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading In his breast may be locked the secrets of many men who stand in proud pre-eminence before the public, and who are admired and respected for the possession of virtues that are but the cloak with which they hide the baser elements of their dispositions.

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From this reading The canting hypocrite, whose voice may be loudest in chapel or meeting-house, and whose sanctimonious air and solemn visage will cover the sins of his heart to the general observer, is well known to the detective, who has seen that same face pale with apprehension, and has heard that same voice trembling with the fear of exposure.

the force of workers available

From this reading In his breast may be locked the secrets of many men who stand in proud pre-eminence before the public, and who are admired and respected for the possession of virtues that are but the cloak with which they hide the baser elements of their dispositions.

a public toilet for men

From this reading Through all the various grades of society the detective has wended his way, and he has looked into men's hearts when infamy stared them in the face and dishonor impended over them.

an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip

From this reading That dapper young gentleman, who twirls his moustache and swings his cane so jauntily upon the promenade, is an object of admiration to many; but to the man who knows the secrets of his inner life another scene is opened, and he remembers when this same exquisite walked the cell of a prison--a convict guilty of a crime.

not any; not one

From this reading _The Detective._--_His Experience and His Practice._--_A Plan of Detection Perfected._--_The Work is Begun._ The detective occupies a peculiar position in society, and is a prominent actor in many scenes of which the general public can have no knowledge.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading That dapper young gentleman, who twirls his moustache and swings his cane so jauntily upon the promenade, is an object of admiration to many; but to the man who knows the secrets of his inner life another scene is opened, and he remembers when this same exquisite walked the cell of a prison--a convict guilty of a crime.

a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses

From this reading The canting hypocrite, whose voice may be loudest in chapel or meeting-house, and whose sanctimonious air and solemn visage will cover the sins of his heart to the general observer, is well known to the detective, who has seen that same face pale with apprehension, and has heard that same voice trembling with the fear of exposure.

third-person singular of “occupy” — keep busy with

From this reading _The Detective._--_His Experience and His Practice._--_A Plan of Detection Perfected._--_The Work is Begun._ The detective occupies a peculiar position in society, and is a prominent actor in many scenes of which the general public can have no knowledge.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The Detective._--_His Experience and His Practice._--_A Plan of Detection Perfected._--_The Work is Begun._ The detective occupies a peculiar position in society, and is a prominent actor in many scenes of which the general public can have no knowledge.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading That dapper young gentleman, who twirls his moustache and swings his cane so jauntily upon the promenade, is an object of admiration to many; but to the man who knows the secrets of his inner life another scene is opened, and he remembers when this same exquisite walked the cell of a prison--a convict guilty of a crime.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The canting hypocrite, whose voice may be loudest in chapel or meeting-house, and whose sanctimonious air and solemn visage will cover the sins of his heart to the general observer, is well known to the detective, who has seen that same face pale with apprehension, and has heard that same voice trembling with the fear of exposure.

above and across; more than

From this reading Through all the various grades of society the detective has wended his way, and he has looked into men's hearts when infamy stared them in the face and dishonor impended over them.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading The canting hypocrite, whose voice may be loudest in chapel or meeting-house, and whose sanctimonious air and solemn visage will cover the sins of his heart to the general observer, is well known to the detective, who has seen that same face pale with apprehension, and has heard that same voice trembling with the fear of exposure.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading _The Detective._--_His Experience and His Practice._--_A Plan of Detection Perfected._--_The Work is Begun._ The detective occupies a peculiar position in society, and is a prominent actor in many scenes of which the general public can have no knowledge.

(of plans, ideas, etc.) perfectly formed

From this reading _The Detective._--_His Experience and His Practice._--_A Plan of Detection Perfected._--_The Work is Begun._ The detective occupies a peculiar position in society, and is a prominent actor in many scenes of which the general public can have no knowledge.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading _The Detective._--_His Experience and His Practice._--_A Plan of Detection Perfected._--_The Work is Begun._ The detective occupies a peculiar position in society, and is a prominent actor in many scenes of which the general public can have no knowledge.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading _The Detective._--_His Experience and His Practice._--_A Plan of Detection Perfected._--_The Work is Begun._ The detective occupies a peculiar position in society, and is a prominent actor in many scenes of which the general public can have no knowledge.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading In his breast may be locked the secrets of many men who stand in proud pre-eminence before the public, and who are admired and respected for the possession of virtues that are but the cloak with which they hide the baser elements of their dispositions.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading _The Detective._--_His Experience and His Practice._--_A Plan of Detection Perfected._--_The Work is Begun._ The detective occupies a peculiar position in society, and is a prominent actor in many scenes of which the general public can have no knowledge.

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

From this reading In his breast may be locked the secrets of many men who stand in proud pre-eminence before the public, and who are admired and respected for the possession of virtues that are but the cloak with which they hide the baser elements of their dispositions.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading That dapper young gentleman, who twirls his moustache and swings his cane so jauntily upon the promenade, is an object of admiration to many; but to the man who knows the secrets of his inner life another scene is opened, and he remembers when this same exquisite walked the cell of a prison--a convict guilty of a crime.

a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year

From this reading That dapper young gentleman, who twirls his moustache and swings his cane so jauntily upon the promenade, is an object of admiration to many; but to the man who knows the secrets of his inner life another scene is opened, and he remembers when this same exquisite walked the cell of a prison--a convict guilty of a crime.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading _The Detective._--_His Experience and His Practice._--_A Plan of Detection Perfected._--_The Work is Begun._ The detective occupies a peculiar position in society, and is a prominent actor in many scenes of which the general public can have no knowledge.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading In his breast may be locked the secrets of many men who stand in proud pre-eminence before the public, and who are admired and respected for the possession of virtues that are but the cloak with which they hide the baser elements of their dispositions.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading _The Detective._--_His Experience and His Practice._--_A Plan of Detection Perfected._--_The Work is Begun._ The detective occupies a peculiar position in society, and is a prominent actor in many scenes of which the general public can have no knowledge.

third-person singular of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading That dapper young gentleman, who twirls his moustache and swings his cane so jauntily upon the promenade, is an object of admiration to many; but to the man who knows the secrets of his inner life another scene is opened, and he remembers when this same exquisite walked the cell of a prison--a convict guilty of a crime.

receiving deferential regard

From this reading In his breast may be locked the secrets of many men who stand in proud pre-eminence before the public, and who are admired and respected for the possession of virtues that are but the cloak with which they hide the baser elements of their dispositions.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The canting hypocrite, whose voice may be loudest in chapel or meeting-house, and whose sanctimonious air and solemn visage will cover the sins of his heart to the general observer, is well known to the detective, who has seen that same face pale with apprehension, and has heard that same voice trembling with the fear of exposure.

excessively or hypocritically pious

From this reading The canting hypocrite, whose voice may be loudest in chapel or meeting-house, and whose sanctimonious air and solemn visage will cover the sins of his heart to the general observer, is well known to the detective, who has seen that same face pale with apprehension, and has heard that same voice trembling with the fear of exposure.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading That dapper young gentleman, who twirls his moustache and swings his cane so jauntily upon the promenade, is an object of admiration to many; but to the man who knows the secrets of his inner life another scene is opened, and he remembers when this same exquisite walked the cell of a prison--a convict guilty of a crime.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading _The Detective._--_His Experience and His Practice._--_A Plan of Detection Perfected._--_The Work is Begun._ The detective occupies a peculiar position in society, and is a prominent actor in many scenes of which the general public can have no knowledge.

plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)

From this reading In his breast may be locked the secrets of many men who stand in proud pre-eminence before the public, and who are admired and respected for the possession of virtues that are but the cloak with which they hide the baser elements of their dispositions.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The canting hypocrite, whose voice may be loudest in chapel or meeting-house, and whose sanctimonious air and solemn visage will cover the sins of his heart to the general observer, is well known to the detective, who has seen that same face pale with apprehension, and has heard that same voice trembling with the fear of exposure.

plural of “sin” — estrangement from god

From this reading The canting hypocrite, whose voice may be loudest in chapel or meeting-house, and whose sanctimonious air and solemn visage will cover the sins of his heart to the general observer, is well known to the detective, who has seen that same face pale with apprehension, and has heard that same voice trembling with the fear of exposure.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading That dapper young gentleman, who twirls his moustache and swings his cane so jauntily upon the promenade, is an object of admiration to many; but to the man who knows the secrets of his inner life another scene is opened, and he remembers when this same exquisite walked the cell of a prison--a convict guilty of a crime.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading _The Detective._--_His Experience and His Practice._--_A Plan of Detection Perfected._--_The Work is Begun._ The detective occupies a peculiar position in society, and is a prominent actor in many scenes of which the general public can have no knowledge.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading The canting hypocrite, whose voice may be loudest in chapel or meeting-house, and whose sanctimonious air and solemn visage will cover the sins of his heart to the general observer, is well known to the detective, who has seen that same face pale with apprehension, and has heard that same voice trembling with the fear of exposure.

be standing; be upright

From this reading In his breast may be locked the secrets of many men who stand in proud pre-eminence before the public, and who are admired and respected for the possession of virtues that are but the cloak with which they hide the baser elements of their dispositions.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Through all the various grades of society the detective has wended his way, and he has looked into men's hearts when infamy stared them in the face and dishonor impended over them.

plural of “swing” — a state of steady vigorous action that is characteristic of an activity

From this reading That dapper young gentleman, who twirls his moustache and swings his cane so jauntily upon the promenade, is an object of admiration to many; but to the man who knows the secrets of his inner life another scene is opened, and he remembers when this same exquisite walked the cell of a prison--a convict guilty of a crime.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In his breast may be locked the secrets of many men who stand in proud pre-eminence before the public, and who are admired and respected for the possession of virtues that are but the cloak with which they hide the baser elements of their dispositions.

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

From this reading _The Detective._--_His Experience and His Practice._--_A Plan of Detection Perfected._--_The Work is Begun._ The detective occupies a peculiar position in society, and is a prominent actor in many scenes of which the general public can have no knowledge.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In his breast may be locked the secrets of many men who stand in proud pre-eminence before the public, and who are admired and respected for the possession of virtues that are but the cloak with which they hide the baser elements of their dispositions.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Through all the various grades of society the detective has wended his way, and he has looked into men's hearts when infamy stared them in the face and dishonor impended over them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In his breast may be locked the secrets of many men who stand in proud pre-eminence before the public, and who are admired and respected for the possession of virtues that are but the cloak with which they hide the baser elements of their dispositions.

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

From this reading That dapper young gentleman, who twirls his moustache and swings his cane so jauntily upon the promenade, is an object of admiration to many; but to the man who knows the secrets of his inner life another scene is opened, and he remembers when this same exquisite walked the cell of a prison--a convict guilty of a crime.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through all the various grades of society the detective has wended his way, and he has looked into men's hearts when infamy stared them in the face and dishonor impended over them.

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

From this reading The canting hypocrite, whose voice may be loudest in chapel or meeting-house, and whose sanctimonious air and solemn visage will cover the sins of his heart to the general observer, is well known to the detective, who has seen that same face pale with apprehension, and has heard that same voice trembling with the fear of exposure.

a shaky motion

From this reading The canting hypocrite, whose voice may be loudest in chapel or meeting-house, and whose sanctimonious air and solemn visage will cover the sins of his heart to the general observer, is well known to the detective, who has seen that same face pale with apprehension, and has heard that same voice trembling with the fear of exposure.

plural of “twirl” — a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight

From this reading That dapper young gentleman, who twirls his moustache and swings his cane so jauntily upon the promenade, is an object of admiration to many; but to the man who knows the secrets of his inner life another scene is opened, and he remembers when this same exquisite walked the cell of a prison--a convict guilty of a crime.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading That dapper young gentleman, who twirls his moustache and swings his cane so jauntily upon the promenade, is an object of admiration to many; but to the man who knows the secrets of his inner life another scene is opened, and he remembers when this same exquisite walked the cell of a prison--a convict guilty of a crime.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Through all the various grades of society the detective has wended his way, and he has looked into men's hearts when infamy stared them in the face and dishonor impended over them.

plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong

From this reading In his breast may be locked the secrets of many men who stand in proud pre-eminence before the public, and who are admired and respected for the possession of virtues that are but the cloak with which they hide the baser elements of their dispositions.

the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)

From this reading The canting hypocrite, whose voice may be loudest in chapel or meeting-house, and whose sanctimonious air and solemn visage will cover the sins of his heart to the general observer, is well known to the detective, who has seen that same face pale with apprehension, and has heard that same voice trembling with the fear of exposure.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The canting hypocrite, whose voice may be loudest in chapel or meeting-house, and whose sanctimonious air and solemn visage will cover the sins of his heart to the general observer, is well known to the detective, who has seen that same face pale with apprehension, and has heard that same voice trembling with the fear of exposure.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading That dapper young gentleman, who twirls his moustache and swings his cane so jauntily upon the promenade, is an object of admiration to many; but to the man who knows the secrets of his inner life another scene is opened, and he remembers when this same exquisite walked the cell of a prison--a convict guilty of a crime.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Through all the various grades of society the detective has wended his way, and he has looked into men's hearts when infamy stared them in the face and dishonor impended over them.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The canting hypocrite, whose voice may be loudest in chapel or meeting-house, and whose sanctimonious air and solemn visage will cover the sins of his heart to the general observer, is well known to the detective, who has seen that same face pale with apprehension, and has heard that same voice trembling with the fear of exposure.

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From this reading Through all the various grades of society the detective has wended his way, and he has looked into men's hearts when infamy stared them in the face and dishonor impended over them.

at the time that

From this reading That dapper young gentleman, who twirls his moustache and swings his cane so jauntily upon the promenade, is an object of admiration to many; but to the man who knows the secrets of his inner life another scene is opened, and he remembers when this same exquisite walked the cell of a prison--a convict guilty of a crime.

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

From this reading _The Detective._--_His Experience and His Practice._--_A Plan of Detection Perfected._--_The Work is Begun._ The detective occupies a peculiar position in society, and is a prominent actor in many scenes of which the general public can have no knowledge.

which person or people

From this reading In his breast may be locked the secrets of many men who stand in proud pre-eminence before the public, and who are admired and respected for the possession of virtues that are but the cloak with which they hide the baser elements of their dispositions.

belonging to which person

From this reading The canting hypocrite, whose voice may be loudest in chapel or meeting-house, and whose sanctimonious air and solemn visage will cover the sins of his heart to the general observer, is well known to the detective, who has seen that same face pale with apprehension, and has heard that same voice trembling with the fear of exposure.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The canting hypocrite, whose voice may be loudest in chapel or meeting-house, and whose sanctimonious air and solemn visage will cover the sins of his heart to the general observer, is well known to the detective, who has seen that same face pale with apprehension, and has heard that same voice trembling with the fear of exposure.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In his breast may be locked the secrets of many men who stand in proud pre-eminence before the public, and who are admired and respected for the possession of virtues that are but the cloak with which they hide the baser elements of their dispositions.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading _The Detective._--_His Experience and His Practice._--_A Plan of Detection Perfected._--_The Work is Begun._ The detective occupies a peculiar position in society, and is a prominent actor in many scenes of which the general public can have no knowledge.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading That dapper young gentleman, who twirls his moustache and swings his cane so jauntily upon the promenade, is an object of admiration to many; but to the man who knows the secrets of his inner life another scene is opened, and he remembers when this same exquisite walked the cell of a prison--a convict guilty of a crime.