Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading _Sommers' Visit to South Norwalk._--_He makes the Acquaintance of Sadie Waring._--_A Successful Ruse._--_Bucholz Confides to His Friend the Hiding Place of the Murdered Man's Money._ Upon the return of Edward Sommers to the jail at Bridgeport he was warmly welcomed by his friend, to whom the intervening days had passed slowly and wearily.

the state of being absent

From this reading His greeting was cordial and friendly, and as Sommers related his experiences during his absence, the eyes of William would light up with pleasure.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading _Sommers' Visit to South Norwalk._--_He makes the Acquaintance of Sadie Waring._--_A Successful Ruse._--_Bucholz Confides to His Friend the Hiding Place of the Murdered Man's Money._ Upon the return of Edward Sommers to the jail at Bridgeport he was warmly welcomed by his friend, to whom the intervening days had passed slowly and wearily.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading No one to have looked at him now would have imagined for a moment that the face now wreathed with smiles had once been distorted by a murderous passion, or grown ashen pale with the fear of the consequences of his action.

(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 Their conversation was long and seemingly interesting, and as Sommers unfolded his plans for the relief of the imprisoned man, all doubt of their success was dissipated from his mind, and visions of prospective safety came thick and fast.

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

From this reading _Sommers' Visit to South Norwalk._--_He makes the Acquaintance of Sadie Waring._--_A Successful Ruse._--_Bucholz Confides to His Friend the Hiding Place of the Murdered Man's Money._ Upon the return of Edward Sommers to the jail at Bridgeport he was warmly welcomed by his friend, to whom the intervening days had passed slowly and wearily.

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

From this reading He still appeared doubtful of communicating the promised secret of the hiding-place of the old man's money to his companion.

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

From this reading His greeting was cordial and friendly, and as Sommers related his experiences during his absence, the eyes of William would light up with pleasure.

anemic looking from illness or emotion

From this reading No one to have looked at him now would have imagined for a moment that the face now wreathed with smiles had once been distorted by a murderous passion, or grown ashen pale with the fear of the consequences of his action.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Sommers' Visit to South Norwalk._--_He makes the Acquaintance of Sadie Waring._--_A Successful Ruse._--_Bucholz Confides to His Friend the Hiding Place of the Murdered Man's Money._ Upon the return of Edward Sommers to the jail at Bridgeport he was warmly welcomed by his friend, to whom the intervening days had passed slowly and wearily.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading No one to have looked at him now would have imagined for a moment that the face now wreathed with smiles had once been distorted by a murderous passion, or grown ashen pale with the fear of the consequences of his action.

a port in southwestern Connecticut on Long Island Sound

From this reading _Sommers' Visit to South Norwalk._--_He makes the Acquaintance of Sadie Waring._--_A Successful Ruse._--_Bucholz Confides to His Friend the Hiding Place of the Murdered Man's Money._ Upon the return of Edward Sommers to the jail at Bridgeport he was warmly welcomed by his friend, to whom the intervening days had passed slowly and wearily.

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

From this reading _Sommers' Visit to South Norwalk._--_He makes the Acquaintance of Sadie Waring._--_A Successful Ruse._--_Bucholz Confides to His Friend the Hiding Place of the Murdered Man's Money._ Upon the return of Edward Sommers to the jail at Bridgeport he was warmly welcomed by his friend, to whom the intervening days had passed slowly and wearily.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Sommers' Visit to South Norwalk._--_He makes the Acquaintance of Sadie Waring._--_A Successful Ruse._--_Bucholz Confides to His Friend the Hiding Place of the Murdered Man's Money._ Upon the return of Edward Sommers to the jail at Bridgeport he was warmly welcomed by his friend, to whom the intervening days had passed slowly and wearily.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Their conversation was long and seemingly interesting, and as Sommers unfolded his plans for the relief of the imprisoned man, all doubt of their success was dissipated from his mind, and visions of prospective safety came thick and fast.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading He still appeared doubtful of communicating the promised secret of the hiding-place of the old man's money to his companion.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading He still appeared doubtful of communicating the promised secret of the hiding-place of the old man's money to his companion.

third-person singular of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially

From this reading _Sommers' Visit to South Norwalk._--_He makes the Acquaintance of Sadie Waring._--_A Successful Ruse._--_Bucholz Confides to His Friend the Hiding Place of the Murdered Man's Money._ Upon the return of Edward Sommers to the jail at Bridgeport he was warmly welcomed by his friend, to whom the intervening days had passed slowly and wearily.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading No one to have looked at him now would have imagined for a moment that the face now wreathed with smiles had once been distorted by a murderous passion, or grown ashen pale with the fear of the consequences of his action.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Their conversation was long and seemingly interesting, and as Sommers unfolded his plans for the relief of the imprisoned man, all doubt of their success was dissipated from his mind, and visions of prospective safety came thick and fast.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading His greeting was cordial and friendly, and as Sommers related his experiences during his absence, the eyes of William would light up with pleasure.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading _Sommers' Visit to South Norwalk._--_He makes the Acquaintance of Sadie Waring._--_A Successful Ruse._--_Bucholz Confides to His Friend the Hiding Place of the Murdered Man's Money._ Upon the return of Edward Sommers to the jail at Bridgeport he was warmly welcomed by his friend, to whom the intervening days had passed slowly and wearily.

unrestrained by convention or morality

From this reading Their conversation was long and seemingly interesting, and as Sommers unfolded his plans for the relief of the imprisoned man, all doubt of their success was dissipated from his mind, and visions of prospective safety came thick and fast.

so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly

From this reading No one to have looked at him now would have imagined for a moment that the face now wreathed with smiles had once been distorted by a murderous passion, or grown ashen pale with the fear of the consequences of his action.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Their conversation was long and seemingly interesting, and as Sommers unfolded his plans for the relief of the imprisoned man, all doubt of their success was dissipated from his mind, and visions of prospective safety came thick and fast.

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading He still appeared doubtful of communicating the promised secret of the hiding-place of the old man's money to his companion.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading His greeting was cordial and friendly, and as Sommers related his experiences during his absence, the eyes of William would light up with pleasure.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading _Sommers' Visit to South Norwalk._--_He makes the Acquaintance of Sadie Waring._--_A Successful Ruse._--_Bucholz Confides to His Friend the Hiding Place of the Murdered Man's Money._ Upon the return of Edward Sommers to the jail at Bridgeport he was warmly welcomed by his friend, to whom the intervening days had passed slowly and wearily.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading His greeting was cordial and friendly, and as Sommers related his experiences during his absence, the eyes of William would light up with pleasure.

opinion or judgment

From this reading His greeting was cordial and friendly, and as Sommers related his experiences during his absence, the eyes of William would light up with pleasure.

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

From this reading No one to have looked at him now would have imagined for a moment that the face now wreathed with smiles had once been distorted by a murderous passion, or grown ashen pale with the fear of the consequences of his action.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Their conversation was long and seemingly interesting, and as Sommers unfolded his plans for the relief of the imprisoned man, all doubt of their success was dissipated from his mind, and visions of prospective safety came thick and fast.

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

From this reading No one to have looked at him now would have imagined for a moment that the face now wreathed with smiles had once been distorted by a murderous passion, or grown ashen pale with the fear of the consequences of his action.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading No one to have looked at him now would have imagined for a moment that the face now wreathed with smiles had once been distorted by a murderous passion, or grown ashen pale with the fear of the consequences of his action.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading _Sommers' Visit to South Norwalk._--_He makes the Acquaintance of Sadie Waring._--_A Successful Ruse._--_Bucholz Confides to His Friend the Hiding Place of the Murdered Man's Money._ Upon the return of Edward Sommers to the jail at Bridgeport he was warmly welcomed by his friend, to whom the intervening days had passed slowly and wearily.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading His greeting was cordial and friendly, and as Sommers related his experiences during his absence, the eyes of William would light up with pleasure.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Their conversation was long and seemingly interesting, and as Sommers unfolded his plans for the relief of the imprisoned man, all doubt of their success was dissipated from his mind, and visions of prospective safety came thick and fast.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading His greeting was cordial and friendly, and as Sommers related his experiences during his absence, the eyes of William would light up with pleasure.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading No one to have looked at him now would have imagined for a moment that the face now wreathed with smiles had once been distorted by a murderous passion, or grown ashen pale with the fear of the consequences of his action.

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

From this reading _Sommers' Visit to South Norwalk._--_He makes the Acquaintance of Sadie Waring._--_A Successful Ruse._--_Bucholz Confides to His Friend the Hiding Place of the Murdered Man's Money._ Upon the return of Edward Sommers to the jail at Bridgeport he was warmly welcomed by his friend, to whom the intervening days had passed slowly and wearily.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading No one to have looked at him now would have imagined for a moment that the face now wreathed with smiles had once been distorted by a murderous passion, or grown ashen pale with the fear of the consequences of his action.

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

From this reading _Sommers' Visit to South Norwalk._--_He makes the Acquaintance of Sadie Waring._--_A Successful Ruse._--_Bucholz Confides to His Friend the Hiding Place of the Murdered Man's Money._ Upon the return of Edward Sommers to the jail at Bridgeport he was warmly welcomed by his friend, to whom the intervening days had passed slowly and wearily.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading _Sommers' Visit to South Norwalk._--_He makes the Acquaintance of Sadie Waring._--_A Successful Ruse._--_Bucholz Confides to His Friend the Hiding Place of the Murdered Man's Money._ Upon the return of Edward Sommers to the jail at Bridgeport he was warmly welcomed by his friend, to whom the intervening days had passed slowly and wearily.

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

From this reading He still appeared doubtful of communicating the promised secret of the hiding-place of the old man's money to his companion.

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

From this reading No one to have looked at him now would have imagined for a moment that the face now wreathed with smiles had once been distorted by a murderous passion, or grown ashen pale with the fear of the consequences of his action.

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

From this reading _Sommers' Visit to South Norwalk._--_He makes the Acquaintance of Sadie Waring._--_A Successful Ruse._--_Bucholz Confides to His Friend the Hiding Place of the Murdered Man's Money._ Upon the return of Edward Sommers to the jail at Bridgeport he was warmly welcomed by his friend, to whom the intervening days had passed slowly and wearily.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading No one to have looked at him now would have imagined for a moment that the face now wreathed with smiles had once been distorted by a murderous passion, or grown ashen pale with the fear of the consequences of his action.

being in captivity

From this reading Their conversation was long and seemingly interesting, and as Sommers unfolded his plans for the relief of the imprisoned man, all doubt of their success was dissipated from his mind, and visions of prospective safety came thick and fast.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Their conversation was long and seemingly interesting, and as Sommers unfolded his plans for the relief of the imprisoned man, all doubt of their success was dissipated from his mind, and visions of prospective safety came thick and fast.

occurring or falling between events or points in time

From this reading _Sommers' Visit to South Norwalk._--_He makes the Acquaintance of Sadie Waring._--_A Successful Ruse._--_Bucholz Confides to His Friend the Hiding Place of the Murdered Man's Money._ Upon the return of Edward Sommers to the jail at Bridgeport he was warmly welcomed by his friend, to whom the intervening days had passed slowly and wearily.

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

From this reading _Sommers' Visit to South Norwalk._--_He makes the Acquaintance of Sadie Waring._--_A Successful Ruse._--_Bucholz Confides to His Friend the Hiding Place of the Murdered Man's Money._ Upon the return of Edward Sommers to the jail at Bridgeport he was warmly welcomed by his friend, to whom the intervening days had passed slowly and wearily.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading His greeting was cordial and friendly, and as Sommers related his experiences during his absence, the eyes of William would light up with pleasure.

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 Their conversation was long and seemingly interesting, and as Sommers unfolded his plans for the relief of the imprisoned man, all doubt of their success was dissipated from his mind, and visions of prospective safety came thick and fast.

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

From this reading No one to have looked at him now would have imagined for a moment that the face now wreathed with smiles had once been distorted by a murderous passion, or grown ashen pale with the fear of the consequences of his action.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading _Sommers' Visit to South Norwalk._--_He makes the Acquaintance of Sadie Waring._--_A Successful Ruse._--_Bucholz Confides to His Friend the Hiding Place of the Murdered Man's Money._ Upon the return of Edward Sommers to the jail at Bridgeport he was warmly welcomed by his friend, to whom the intervening days had passed slowly and wearily.

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

From this reading Their conversation was long and seemingly interesting, and as Sommers unfolded his plans for the relief of the imprisoned man, all doubt of their success was dissipated from his mind, and visions of prospective safety came thick and fast.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading _Sommers' Visit to South Norwalk._--_He makes the Acquaintance of Sadie Waring._--_A Successful Ruse._--_Bucholz Confides to His Friend the Hiding Place of the Murdered Man's Money._ Upon the return of Edward Sommers to the jail at Bridgeport he was warmly welcomed by his friend, to whom the intervening days had passed slowly and wearily.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Their conversation was long and seemingly interesting, and as Sommers unfolded his plans for the relief of the imprisoned man, all doubt of their success was dissipated from his mind, and visions of prospective safety came thick and fast.

a particular point in time

From this reading No one to have looked at him now would have imagined for a moment that the face now wreathed with smiles had once been distorted by a murderous passion, or grown ashen pale with the fear of the consequences of his action.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading _Sommers' Visit to South Norwalk._--_He makes the Acquaintance of Sadie Waring._--_A Successful Ruse._--_Bucholz Confides to His Friend the Hiding Place of the Murdered Man's Money._ Upon the return of Edward Sommers to the jail at Bridgeport he was warmly welcomed by his friend, to whom the intervening days had passed slowly and wearily.

killed unlawfully

From this reading _Sommers' Visit to South Norwalk._--_He makes the Acquaintance of Sadie Waring._--_A Successful Ruse._--_Bucholz Confides to His Friend the Hiding Place of the Murdered Man's Money._ Upon the return of Edward Sommers to the jail at Bridgeport he was warmly welcomed by his friend, to whom the intervening days had passed slowly and wearily.

characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being

From this reading No one to have looked at him now would have imagined for a moment that the face now wreathed with smiles had once been distorted by a murderous passion, or grown ashen pale with the fear of the consequences of his action.

not any; not one

From this reading No one to have looked at him now would have imagined for a moment that the face now wreathed with smiles had once been distorted by a murderous passion, or grown ashen pale with the fear of the consequences of his action.

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

From this reading _Sommers' Visit to South Norwalk._--_He makes the Acquaintance of Sadie Waring._--_A Successful Ruse._--_Bucholz Confides to His Friend the Hiding Place of the Murdered Man's Money._ Upon the return of Edward Sommers to the jail at Bridgeport he was warmly welcomed by his friend, to whom the intervening days had passed slowly and wearily.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading No one to have looked at him now would have imagined for a moment that the face now wreathed with smiles had once been distorted by a murderous passion, or grown ashen pale with the fear of the consequences of his action.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Sommers' Visit to South Norwalk._--_He makes the Acquaintance of Sadie Waring._--_A Successful Ruse._--_Bucholz Confides to His Friend the Hiding Place of the Murdered Man's Money._ Upon the return of Edward Sommers to the jail at Bridgeport he was warmly welcomed by his friend, to whom the intervening days had passed slowly and wearily.

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

From this reading He still appeared doubtful of communicating the promised secret of the hiding-place of the old man's money to his companion.

on one occasion

From this reading No one to have looked at him now would have imagined for a moment that the face now wreathed with smiles had once been distorted by a murderous passion, or grown ashen pale with the fear of the consequences of his action.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No one to have looked at him now would have imagined for a moment that the face now wreathed with smiles had once been distorted by a murderous passion, or grown ashen pale with the fear of the consequences of his action.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading No one to have looked at him now would have imagined for a moment that the face now wreathed with smiles had once been distorted by a murderous passion, or grown ashen pale with the fear of the consequences of his action.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading No one to have looked at him now would have imagined for a moment that the face now wreathed with smiles had once been distorted by a murderous passion, or grown ashen pale with the fear of the consequences of his action.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading _Sommers' Visit to South Norwalk._--_He makes the Acquaintance of Sadie Waring._--_A Successful Ruse._--_Bucholz Confides to His Friend the Hiding Place of the Murdered Man's Money._ Upon the return of Edward Sommers to the jail at Bridgeport he was warmly welcomed by his friend, to whom the intervening days had passed slowly and wearily.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading No one to have looked at him now would have imagined for a moment that the face now wreathed with smiles had once been distorted by a murderous passion, or grown ashen pale with the fear of the consequences of his action.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading _Sommers' Visit to South Norwalk._--_He makes the Acquaintance of Sadie Waring._--_A Successful Ruse._--_Bucholz Confides to His Friend the Hiding Place of the Murdered Man's Money._ Upon the return of Edward Sommers to the jail at Bridgeport he was warmly welcomed by his friend, to whom the intervening days had passed slowly and wearily.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Their conversation was long and seemingly interesting, and as Sommers unfolded his plans for the relief of the imprisoned man, all doubt of their success was dissipated from his mind, and visions of prospective safety came thick and fast.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading His greeting was cordial and friendly, and as Sommers related his experiences during his absence, the eyes of William would light up with pleasure.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading He still appeared doubtful of communicating the promised secret of the hiding-place of the old man's money to his companion.

of or concerned with or related to the future

From this reading Their conversation was long and seemingly interesting, and as Sommers unfolded his plans for the relief of the imprisoned man, all doubt of their success was dissipated from his mind, and visions of prospective safety came thick and fast.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading His greeting was cordial and friendly, and as Sommers related his experiences during his absence, the eyes of William would light up with pleasure.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading Their conversation was long and seemingly interesting, and as Sommers unfolded his plans for the relief of the imprisoned man, all doubt of their success was dissipated from his mind, and visions of prospective safety came thick and fast.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading _Sommers' Visit to South Norwalk._--_He makes the Acquaintance of Sadie Waring._--_A Successful Ruse._--_Bucholz Confides to His Friend the Hiding Place of the Murdered Man's Money._ Upon the return of Edward Sommers to the jail at Bridgeport he was warmly welcomed by his friend, to whom the intervening days had passed slowly and wearily.

a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)

From this reading _Sommers' Visit to South Norwalk._--_He makes the Acquaintance of Sadie Waring._--_A Successful Ruse._--_Bucholz Confides to His Friend the Hiding Place of the Murdered Man's Money._ Upon the return of Edward Sommers to the jail at Bridgeport he was warmly welcomed by his friend, to whom the intervening days had passed slowly and wearily.

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

From this reading _Sommers' Visit to South Norwalk._--_He makes the Acquaintance of Sadie Waring._--_A Successful Ruse._--_Bucholz Confides to His Friend the Hiding Place of the Murdered Man's Money._ Upon the return of Edward Sommers to the jail at Bridgeport he was warmly welcomed by his friend, to whom the intervening days had passed slowly and wearily.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading Their conversation was long and seemingly interesting, and as Sommers unfolded his plans for the relief of the imprisoned man, all doubt of their success was dissipated from his mind, and visions of prospective safety came thick and fast.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading He still appeared doubtful of communicating the promised secret of the hiding-place of the old man's money to his companion.

from appearances alone

From this reading Their conversation was long and seemingly interesting, and as Sommers unfolded his plans for the relief of the imprisoned man, all doubt of their success was dissipated from his mind, and visions of prospective safety came thick and fast.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading _Sommers' Visit to South Norwalk._--_He makes the Acquaintance of Sadie Waring._--_A Successful Ruse._--_Bucholz Confides to His Friend the Hiding Place of the Murdered Man's Money._ Upon the return of Edward Sommers to the jail at Bridgeport he was warmly welcomed by his friend, to whom the intervening days had passed slowly and wearily.

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading No one to have looked at him now would have imagined for a moment that the face now wreathed with smiles had once been distorted by a murderous passion, or grown ashen pale with the fear of the consequences of his action.

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

From this reading _Sommers' Visit to South Norwalk._--_He makes the Acquaintance of Sadie Waring._--_A Successful Ruse._--_Bucholz Confides to His Friend the Hiding Place of the Murdered Man's Money._ Upon the return of Edward Sommers to the jail at Bridgeport he was warmly welcomed by his friend, to whom the intervening days had passed slowly and wearily.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading _Sommers' Visit to South Norwalk._--_He makes the Acquaintance of Sadie Waring._--_A Successful Ruse._--_Bucholz Confides to His Friend the Hiding Place of the Murdered Man's Money._ Upon the return of Edward Sommers to the jail at Bridgeport he was warmly welcomed by his friend, to whom the intervening days had passed slowly and wearily.

not in physical motion

From this reading He still appeared doubtful of communicating the promised secret of the hiding-place of the old man's money to his companion.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Their conversation was long and seemingly interesting, and as Sommers unfolded his plans for the relief of the imprisoned man, all doubt of their success was dissipated from his mind, and visions of prospective safety came thick and fast.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading _Sommers' Visit to South Norwalk._--_He makes the Acquaintance of Sadie Waring._--_A Successful Ruse._--_Bucholz Confides to His Friend the Hiding Place of the Murdered Man's Money._ Upon the return of Edward Sommers to the jail at Bridgeport he was warmly welcomed by his friend, to whom the intervening days had passed slowly and wearily.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading No one to have looked at him now would have imagined for a moment that the face now wreathed with smiles had once been distorted by a murderous passion, or grown ashen pale with the fear of the consequences of his action.

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

From this reading _Sommers' Visit to South Norwalk._--_He makes the Acquaintance of Sadie Waring._--_A Successful Ruse._--_Bucholz Confides to His Friend the Hiding Place of the Murdered Man's Money._ Upon the return of Edward Sommers to the jail at Bridgeport he was warmly welcomed by his friend, to whom the intervening days had passed slowly and wearily.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their conversation was long and seemingly interesting, and as Sommers unfolded his plans for the relief of the imprisoned man, all doubt of their success was dissipated from his mind, and visions of prospective safety came thick and fast.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading Their conversation was long and seemingly interesting, and as Sommers unfolded his plans for the relief of the imprisoned man, all doubt of their success was dissipated from his mind, and visions of prospective safety came thick and fast.

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

From this reading _Sommers' Visit to South Norwalk._--_He makes the Acquaintance of Sadie Waring._--_A Successful Ruse._--_Bucholz Confides to His Friend the Hiding Place of the Murdered Man's Money._ Upon the return of Edward Sommers to the jail at Bridgeport he was warmly welcomed by his friend, to whom the intervening days had passed slowly and wearily.

past form of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage

From this reading Their conversation was long and seemingly interesting, and as Sommers unfolded his plans for the relief of the imprisoned man, all doubt of their success was dissipated from his mind, and visions of prospective safety came thick and fast.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading His greeting was cordial and friendly, and as Sommers related his experiences during his absence, the eyes of William would light up with pleasure.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading _Sommers' Visit to South Norwalk._--_He makes the Acquaintance of Sadie Waring._--_A Successful Ruse._--_Bucholz Confides to His Friend the Hiding Place of the Murdered Man's Money._ Upon the return of Edward Sommers to the jail at Bridgeport he was warmly welcomed by his friend, to whom the intervening days had passed slowly and wearily.

plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image

From this reading Their conversation was long and seemingly interesting, and as Sommers unfolded his plans for the relief of the imprisoned man, all doubt of their success was dissipated from his mind, and visions of prospective safety came thick and fast.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading _Sommers' Visit to South Norwalk._--_He makes the Acquaintance of Sadie Waring._--_A Successful Ruse._--_Bucholz Confides to His Friend the Hiding Place of the Murdered Man's Money._ Upon the return of Edward Sommers to the jail at Bridgeport he was warmly welcomed by his friend, to whom the intervening days had passed slowly and wearily.

-ing form of “ware” — spend extravagantly

From this reading _Sommers' Visit to South Norwalk._--_He makes the Acquaintance of Sadie Waring._--_A Successful Ruse._--_Bucholz Confides to His Friend the Hiding Place of the Murdered Man's Money._ Upon the return of Edward Sommers to the jail at Bridgeport he was warmly welcomed by his friend, to whom the intervening days had passed slowly and wearily.

in a hearty manner

From this reading _Sommers' Visit to South Norwalk._--_He makes the Acquaintance of Sadie Waring._--_A Successful Ruse._--_Bucholz Confides to His Friend the Hiding Place of the Murdered Man's Money._ Upon the return of Edward Sommers to the jail at Bridgeport he was warmly welcomed by his friend, to whom the intervening days had passed slowly and wearily.

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

From this reading _Sommers' Visit to South Norwalk._--_He makes the Acquaintance of Sadie Waring._--_A Successful Ruse._--_Bucholz Confides to His Friend the Hiding Place of the Murdered Man's Money._ Upon the return of Edward Sommers to the jail at Bridgeport he was warmly welcomed by his friend, to whom the intervening days had passed slowly and wearily.

in a weary manner

From this reading _Sommers' Visit to South Norwalk._--_He makes the Acquaintance of Sadie Waring._--_A Successful Ruse._--_Bucholz Confides to His Friend the Hiding Place of the Murdered Man's Money._ Upon the return of Edward Sommers to the jail at Bridgeport he was warmly welcomed by his friend, to whom the intervening days had passed slowly and wearily.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading _Sommers' Visit to South Norwalk._--_He makes the Acquaintance of Sadie Waring._--_A Successful Ruse._--_Bucholz Confides to His Friend the Hiding Place of the Murdered Man's Money._ Upon the return of Edward Sommers to the jail at Bridgeport he was warmly welcomed by his friend, to whom the intervening days had passed slowly and wearily.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _Sommers' Visit to South Norwalk._--_He makes the Acquaintance of Sadie Waring._--_A Successful Ruse._--_Bucholz Confides to His Friend the Hiding Place of the Murdered Man's Money._ Upon the return of Edward Sommers to the jail at Bridgeport he was warmly welcomed by his friend, to whom the intervening days had passed slowly and wearily.

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From this reading His greeting was cordial and friendly, and as Sommers related his experiences during his absence, the eyes of William would light up with pleasure.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His greeting was cordial and friendly, and as Sommers related his experiences during his absence, the eyes of William would light up with pleasure.

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

From this reading His greeting was cordial and friendly, and as Sommers related his experiences during his absence, the eyes of William would light up with pleasure.

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From this reading No one to have looked at him now would have imagined for a moment that the face now wreathed with smiles had once been distorted by a murderous passion, or grown ashen pale with the fear of the consequences of his action.