used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SIR GILBERT CARSTAIRS It was probably with a notion of justifying my present course of procedure to myself that during that ride I went over the reasons which had kept my tongue quiet up to that time, and now led me to go to Sir Gilbert Carstairs.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Why I had not told the police nor Mr. Lindsey of what I had seen, I have already explained--my own natural caution and reserve made me afraid of saying anything that might cast suspicion on an innocent man; and also I wanted to await developments.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Why I had not told the police nor Mr. Lindsey of what I had seen, I have already explained--my own natural caution and reserve made me afraid of saying anything that might cast suspicion on an innocent man; and also I wanted to await developments.
in addition
From this reading Why I had not told the police nor Mr. Lindsey of what I had seen, I have already explained--my own natural caution and reserve made me afraid of saying anything that might cast suspicion on an innocent man; and also I wanted to await developments.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Why I had not told the police nor Mr. Lindsey of what I had seen, I have already explained--my own natural caution and reserve made me afraid of saying anything that might cast suspicion on an innocent man; and also I wanted to await developments.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SIR GILBERT CARSTAIRS It was probably with a notion of justifying my present course of procedure to myself that during that ride I went over the reasons which had kept my tongue quiet up to that time, and now led me to go to Sir Gilbert Carstairs.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But I had undergone some qualms because I had not told Maisie Dunlop, for ever since the time at which she and I had come to a serious and sober understanding, it had been a settled thing between us that we would never have any secrets from each other.
any thing at all
From this reading Why I had not told the police nor Mr. Lindsey of what I had seen, I have already explained--my own natural caution and reserve made me afraid of saying anything that might cast suspicion on an innocent man; and also I wanted to await developments.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But I had undergone some qualms because I had not told Maisie Dunlop, for ever since the time at which she and I had come to a serious and sober understanding, it had been a settled thing between us that we would never have any secrets from each other.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Why I had not told the police nor Mr. Lindsey of what I had seen, I have already explained--my own natural caution and reserve made me afraid of saying anything that might cast suspicion on an innocent man; and also I wanted to await developments.
for the reason that
From this reading But I had undergone some qualms because I had not told Maisie Dunlop, for ever since the time at which she and I had come to a serious and sober understanding, it had been a settled thing between us that we would never have any secrets from each other.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But I had undergone some qualms because I had not told Maisie Dunlop, for ever since the time at which she and I had come to a serious and sober understanding, it had been a settled thing between us that we would never have any secrets from each other.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But I had undergone some qualms because I had not told Maisie Dunlop, for ever since the time at which she and I had come to a serious and sober understanding, it had been a settled thing between us that we would never have any secrets from each other.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I had undergone some qualms because I had not told Maisie Dunlop, for ever since the time at which she and I had come to a serious and sober understanding, it had been a settled thing between us that we would never have any secrets from each other.
CARSTAIRS
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From this reading SIR GILBERT CARSTAIRS It was probably with a notion of justifying my present course of procedure to myself that during that ride I went over the reasons which had kept my tongue quiet up to that time, and now led me to go to Sir Gilbert Carstairs.
put or send forth
From this reading Why I had not told the police nor Mr. Lindsey of what I had seen, I have already explained--my own natural caution and reserve made me afraid of saying anything that might cast suspicion on an innocent man; and also I wanted to await developments.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading Why I had not told the police nor Mr. Lindsey of what I had seen, I have already explained--my own natural caution and reserve made me afraid of saying anything that might cast suspicion on an innocent man; and also I wanted to await developments.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But I had undergone some qualms because I had not told Maisie Dunlop, for ever since the time at which she and I had come to a serious and sober understanding, it had been a settled thing between us that we would never have any secrets from each other.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading I was not concerned much with that feature of the matter.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading SIR GILBERT CARSTAIRS It was probably with a notion of justifying my present course of procedure to myself that during that ride I went over the reasons which had kept my tongue quiet up to that time, and now led me to go to Sir Gilbert Carstairs.
developmentsnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənts/
plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading Why I had not told the police nor Mr. Lindsey of what I had seen, I have already explained--my own natural caution and reserve made me afraid of saying anything that might cast suspicion on an innocent man; and also I wanted to await developments.
Dunlop
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From this reading But I had undergone some qualms because I had not told Maisie Dunlop, for ever since the time at which she and I had come to a serious and sober understanding, it had been a settled thing between us that we would never have any secrets from each other.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading SIR GILBERT CARSTAIRS It was probably with a notion of justifying my present course of procedure to myself that during that ride I went over the reasons which had kept my tongue quiet up to that time, and now led me to go to Sir Gilbert Carstairs.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading But I had undergone some qualms because I had not told Maisie Dunlop, for ever since the time at which she and I had come to a serious and sober understanding, it had been a settled thing between us that we would never have any secrets from each other.
at any time
From this reading But I had undergone some qualms because I had not told Maisie Dunlop, for ever since the time at which she and I had come to a serious and sober understanding, it had been a settled thing between us that we would never have any secrets from each other.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Why I had not told the police nor Mr. Lindsey of what I had seen, I have already explained--my own natural caution and reserve made me afraid of saying anything that might cast suspicion on an innocent man; and also I wanted to await developments.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading I was not concerned much with that feature of the matter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But I had undergone some qualms because I had not told Maisie Dunlop, for ever since the time at which she and I had come to a serious and sober understanding, it had been a settled thing between us that we would never have any secrets from each other.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But I had undergone some qualms because I had not told Maisie Dunlop, for ever since the time at which she and I had come to a serious and sober understanding, it had been a settled thing between us that we would never have any secrets from each other.
GILBERTnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading SIR GILBERT CARSTAIRS It was probably with a notion of justifying my present course of procedure to myself that during that ride I went over the reasons which had kept my tongue quiet up to that time, and now led me to go to Sir Gilbert Carstairs.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading SIR GILBERT CARSTAIRS It was probably with a notion of justifying my present course of procedure to myself that during that ride I went over the reasons which had kept my tongue quiet up to that time, and now led me to go to Sir Gilbert Carstairs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SIR GILBERT CARSTAIRS It was probably with a notion of justifying my present course of procedure to myself that during that ride I went over the reasons which had kept my tongue quiet up to that time, and now led me to go to Sir Gilbert Carstairs.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Why I had not told the police nor Mr. Lindsey of what I had seen, I have already explained--my own natural caution and reserve made me afraid of saying anything that might cast suspicion on an innocent man; and also I wanted to await developments.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Why, then, had I not told her of this?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SIR GILBERT CARSTAIRS It was probably with a notion of justifying my present course of procedure to myself that during that ride I went over the reasons which had kept my tongue quiet up to that time, and now led me to go to Sir Gilbert Carstairs.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Why I had not told the police nor Mr. Lindsey of what I had seen, I have already explained--my own natural caution and reserve made me afraid of saying anything that might cast suspicion on an innocent man; and also I wanted to await developments.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SIR GILBERT CARSTAIRS It was probably with a notion of justifying my present course of procedure to myself that during that ride I went over the reasons which had kept my tongue quiet up to that time, and now led me to go to Sir Gilbert Carstairs.
justifyingverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “justify” — show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading SIR GILBERT CARSTAIRS It was probably with a notion of justifying my present course of procedure to myself that during that ride I went over the reasons which had kept my tongue quiet up to that time, and now led me to go to Sir Gilbert Carstairs.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading SIR GILBERT CARSTAIRS It was probably with a notion of justifying my present course of procedure to myself that during that ride I went over the reasons which had kept my tongue quiet up to that time, and now led me to go to Sir Gilbert Carstairs.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading SIR GILBERT CARSTAIRS It was probably with a notion of justifying my present course of procedure to myself that during that ride I went over the reasons which had kept my tongue quiet up to that time, and now led me to go to Sir Gilbert Carstairs.
Lindsey
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From this reading Why I had not told the police nor Mr. Lindsey of what I had seen, I have already explained--my own natural caution and reserve made me afraid of saying anything that might cast suspicion on an innocent man; and also I wanted to await developments.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Why I had not told the police nor Mr. Lindsey of what I had seen, I have already explained--my own natural caution and reserve made me afraid of saying anything that might cast suspicion on an innocent man; and also I wanted to await developments.
Maisie
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From this reading But I had undergone some qualms because I had not told Maisie Dunlop, for ever since the time at which she and I had come to a serious and sober understanding, it had been a settled thing between us that we would never have any secrets from each other.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Why I had not told the police nor Mr. Lindsey of what I had seen, I have already explained--my own natural caution and reserve made me afraid of saying anything that might cast suspicion on an innocent man; and also I wanted to await developments.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I was not concerned much with that feature of the matter.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SIR GILBERT CARSTAIRS It was probably with a notion of justifying my present course of procedure to myself that during that ride I went over the reasons which had kept my tongue quiet up to that time, and now led me to go to Sir Gilbert Carstairs.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Why I had not told the police nor Mr. Lindsey of what I had seen, I have already explained--my own natural caution and reserve made me afraid of saying anything that might cast suspicion on an innocent man; and also I wanted to await developments.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Why I had not told the police nor Mr. Lindsey of what I had seen, I have already explained--my own natural caution and reserve made me afraid of saying anything that might cast suspicion on an innocent man; and also I wanted to await developments.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I was not concerned much with that feature of the matter.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading SIR GILBERT CARSTAIRS It was probably with a notion of justifying my present course of procedure to myself that during that ride I went over the reasons which had kept my tongue quiet up to that time, and now led me to go to Sir Gilbert Carstairs.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading SIR GILBERT CARSTAIRS It was probably with a notion of justifying my present course of procedure to myself that during that ride I went over the reasons which had kept my tongue quiet up to that time, and now led me to go to Sir Gilbert Carstairs.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Why I had not told the police nor Mr. Lindsey of what I had seen, I have already explained--my own natural caution and reserve made me afraid of saying anything that might cast suspicion on an innocent man; and also I wanted to await developments.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But I had undergone some qualms because I had not told Maisie Dunlop, for ever since the time at which she and I had come to a serious and sober understanding, it had been a settled thing between us that we would never have any secrets from each other.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Why I had not told the police nor Mr. Lindsey of what I had seen, I have already explained--my own natural caution and reserve made me afraid of saying anything that might cast suspicion on an innocent man; and also I wanted to await developments.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Why I had not told the police nor Mr. Lindsey of what I had seen, I have already explained--my own natural caution and reserve made me afraid of saying anything that might cast suspicion on an innocent man; and also I wanted to await developments.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading SIR GILBERT CARSTAIRS It was probably with a notion of justifying my present course of procedure to myself that during that ride I went over the reasons which had kept my tongue quiet up to that time, and now led me to go to Sir Gilbert Carstairs.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading SIR GILBERT CARSTAIRS It was probably with a notion of justifying my present course of procedure to myself that during that ride I went over the reasons which had kept my tongue quiet up to that time, and now led me to go to Sir Gilbert Carstairs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SIR GILBERT CARSTAIRS It was probably with a notion of justifying my present course of procedure to myself that during that ride I went over the reasons which had kept my tongue quiet up to that time, and now led me to go to Sir Gilbert Carstairs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Why I had not told the police nor Mr. Lindsey of what I had seen, I have already explained--my own natural caution and reserve made me afraid of saying anything that might cast suspicion on an innocent man; and also I wanted to await developments.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But I had undergone some qualms because I had not told Maisie Dunlop, for ever since the time at which she and I had come to a serious and sober understanding, it had been a settled thing between us that we would never have any secrets from each other.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading SIR GILBERT CARSTAIRS It was probably with a notion of justifying my present course of procedure to myself that during that ride I went over the reasons which had kept my tongue quiet up to that time, and now led me to go to Sir Gilbert Carstairs.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Why I had not told the police nor Mr. Lindsey of what I had seen, I have already explained--my own natural caution and reserve made me afraid of saying anything that might cast suspicion on an innocent man; and also I wanted to await developments.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Why I had not told the police nor Mr. Lindsey of what I had seen, I have already explained--my own natural caution and reserve made me afraid of saying anything that might cast suspicion on an innocent man; and also I wanted to await developments.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading SIR GILBERT CARSTAIRS It was probably with a notion of justifying my present course of procedure to myself that during that ride I went over the reasons which had kept my tongue quiet up to that time, and now led me to go to Sir Gilbert Carstairs.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading SIR GILBERT CARSTAIRS It was probably with a notion of justifying my present course of procedure to myself that during that ride I went over the reasons which had kept my tongue quiet up to that time, and now led me to go to Sir Gilbert Carstairs.
procedurenounUS /prəˈsiːdʒər/
a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading SIR GILBERT CARSTAIRS It was probably with a notion of justifying my present course of procedure to myself that during that ride I went over the reasons which had kept my tongue quiet up to that time, and now led me to go to Sir Gilbert Carstairs.
qualmsnounUS /kwɑːmz/
plural of “qualm” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading But I had undergone some qualms because I had not told Maisie Dunlop, for ever since the time at which she and I had come to a serious and sober understanding, it had been a settled thing between us that we would never have any secrets from each other.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading SIR GILBERT CARSTAIRS It was probably with a notion of justifying my present course of procedure to myself that during that ride I went over the reasons which had kept my tongue quiet up to that time, and now led me to go to Sir Gilbert Carstairs.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading SIR GILBERT CARSTAIRS It was probably with a notion of justifying my present course of procedure to myself that during that ride I went over the reasons which had kept my tongue quiet up to that time, and now led me to go to Sir Gilbert Carstairs.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading Why I had not told the police nor Mr. Lindsey of what I had seen, I have already explained--my own natural caution and reserve made me afraid of saying anything that might cast suspicion on an innocent man; and also I wanted to await developments.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading SIR GILBERT CARSTAIRS It was probably with a notion of justifying my present course of procedure to myself that during that ride I went over the reasons which had kept my tongue quiet up to that time, and now led me to go to Sir Gilbert Carstairs.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Why I had not told the police nor Mr. Lindsey of what I had seen, I have already explained--my own natural caution and reserve made me afraid of saying anything that might cast suspicion on an innocent man; and also I wanted to await developments.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading But I had undergone some qualms because I had not told Maisie Dunlop, for ever since the time at which she and I had come to a serious and sober understanding, it had been a settled thing between us that we would never have any secrets from each other.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Why I had not told the police nor Mr. Lindsey of what I had seen, I have already explained--my own natural caution and reserve made me afraid of saying anything that might cast suspicion on an innocent man; and also I wanted to await developments.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading But I had undergone some qualms because I had not told Maisie Dunlop, for ever since the time at which she and I had come to a serious and sober understanding, it had been a settled thing between us that we would never have any secrets from each other.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading But I had undergone some qualms because I had not told Maisie Dunlop, for ever since the time at which she and I had come to a serious and sober understanding, it had been a settled thing between us that we would never have any secrets from each other.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But I had undergone some qualms because I had not told Maisie Dunlop, for ever since the time at which she and I had come to a serious and sober understanding, it had been a settled thing between us that we would never have any secrets from each other.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But I had undergone some qualms because I had not told Maisie Dunlop, for ever since the time at which she and I had come to a serious and sober understanding, it had been a settled thing between us that we would never have any secrets from each other.
term of address for a man
From this reading SIR GILBERT CARSTAIRS It was probably with a notion of justifying my present course of procedure to myself that during that ride I went over the reasons which had kept my tongue quiet up to that time, and now led me to go to Sir Gilbert Carstairs.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading But I had undergone some qualms because I had not told Maisie Dunlop, for ever since the time at which she and I had come to a serious and sober understanding, it had been a settled thing between us that we would never have any secrets from each other.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But I had undergone some qualms because I had not told Maisie Dunlop, for ever since the time at which she and I had come to a serious and sober understanding, it had been a settled thing between us that we would never have any secrets from each other.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Why I had not told the police nor Mr. Lindsey of what I had seen, I have already explained--my own natural caution and reserve made me afraid of saying anything that might cast suspicion on an innocent man; and also I wanted to await developments.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SIR GILBERT CARSTAIRS It was probably with a notion of justifying my present course of procedure to myself that during that ride I went over the reasons which had kept my tongue quiet up to that time, and now led me to go to Sir Gilbert Carstairs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SIR GILBERT CARSTAIRS It was probably with a notion of justifying my present course of procedure to myself that during that ride I went over the reasons which had kept my tongue quiet up to that time, and now led me to go to Sir Gilbert Carstairs.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Why, then, had I not told her of this?
a special situation
From this reading But I had undergone some qualms because I had not told Maisie Dunlop, for ever since the time at which she and I had come to a serious and sober understanding, it had been a settled thing between us that we would never have any secrets from each other.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Why, then, had I not told her of this?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading SIR GILBERT CARSTAIRS It was probably with a notion of justifying my present course of procedure to myself that during that ride I went over the reasons which had kept my tongue quiet up to that time, and now led me to go to Sir Gilbert Carstairs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SIR GILBERT CARSTAIRS It was probably with a notion of justifying my present course of procedure to myself that during that ride I went over the reasons which had kept my tongue quiet up to that time, and now led me to go to Sir Gilbert Carstairs.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Why I had not told the police nor Mr. Lindsey of what I had seen, I have already explained--my own natural caution and reserve made me afraid of saying anything that might cast suspicion on an innocent man; and also I wanted to await developments.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading SIR GILBERT CARSTAIRS It was probably with a notion of justifying my present course of procedure to myself that during that ride I went over the reasons which had kept my tongue quiet up to that time, and now led me to go to Sir Gilbert Carstairs.
undergoneverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡɔːn/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading But I had undergone some qualms because I had not told Maisie Dunlop, for ever since the time at which she and I had come to a serious and sober understanding, it had been a settled thing between us that we would never have any secrets from each other.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading But I had undergone some qualms because I had not told Maisie Dunlop, for ever since the time at which she and I had come to a serious and sober understanding, it had been a settled thing between us that we would never have any secrets from each other.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading SIR GILBERT CARSTAIRS It was probably with a notion of justifying my present course of procedure to myself that during that ride I went over the reasons which had kept my tongue quiet up to that time, and now led me to go to Sir Gilbert Carstairs.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But I had undergone some qualms because I had not told Maisie Dunlop, for ever since the time at which she and I had come to a serious and sober understanding, it had been a settled thing between us that we would never have any secrets from each other.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Why I had not told the police nor Mr. Lindsey of what I had seen, I have already explained--my own natural caution and reserve made me afraid of saying anything that might cast suspicion on an innocent man; and also I wanted to await developments.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SIR GILBERT CARSTAIRS It was probably with a notion of justifying my present course of procedure to myself that during that ride I went over the reasons which had kept my tongue quiet up to that time, and now led me to go to Sir Gilbert Carstairs.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But I had undergone some qualms because I had not told Maisie Dunlop, for ever since the time at which she and I had come to a serious and sober understanding, it had been a settled thing between us that we would never have any secrets from each other.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading SIR GILBERT CARSTAIRS It was probably with a notion of justifying my present course of procedure to myself that during that ride I went over the reasons which had kept my tongue quiet up to that time, and now led me to go to Sir Gilbert Carstairs.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Why I had not told the police nor Mr. Lindsey of what I had seen, I have already explained--my own natural caution and reserve made me afraid of saying anything that might cast suspicion on an innocent man; and also I wanted to await developments.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SIR GILBERT CARSTAIRS It was probably with a notion of justifying my present course of procedure to myself that during that ride I went over the reasons which had kept my tongue quiet up to that time, and now led me to go to Sir Gilbert Carstairs.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why I had not told the police nor Mr. Lindsey of what I had seen, I have already explained--my own natural caution and reserve made me afraid of saying anything that might cast suspicion on an innocent man; and also I wanted to await developments.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SIR GILBERT CARSTAIRS It was probably with a notion of justifying my present course of procedure to myself that during that ride I went over the reasons which had kept my tongue quiet up to that time, and now led me to go to Sir Gilbert Carstairs.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But I had undergone some qualms because I had not told Maisie Dunlop, for ever since the time at which she and I had come to a serious and sober understanding, it had been a settled thing between us that we would never have any secrets from each other.
