Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading Shepherdstown, the spot where Mr. Benham said that his was a respected name--and he said quite truly, for he had managed to pay his debts as they fell due, and nothing was known against his character--lay in Puttock's constituency, and Benham thought it well to call upon his representative.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading Mr. Puttock was graciousness itself; he remembered, with gratitude and surprising alacrity, his visitor's local services to the party; had he been still in office, it would have been his delight no less than his duty to press Benham's incontestable claims; he would have felt that he was merely paying a small part of the debt he owed Shepherdstown and one of its leading men, and would, at the same time, have enjoyed the conviction that he was enlisting in the public service a man of tried integrity and ability.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading The only secret part of his enterprise had been transacted with the Premier in Digby Square: for the rest, a plausible overtness of action was plainly desirable.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Shepherdstown, the spot where Mr. Benham said that his was a respected name--and he said quite truly, for he had managed to pay his debts as they fell due, and nothing was known against his character--lay in Puttock's constituency, and Benham thought it well to call upon his representative.

liveliness and eagerness

From this reading Mr. Puttock was graciousness itself; he remembered, with gratitude and surprising alacrity, his visitor's local services to the party; had he been still in office, it would have been his delight no less than his duty to press Benham's incontestable claims; he would have felt that he was merely paying a small part of the debt he owed Shepherdstown and one of its leading men, and would, at the same time, have enjoyed the conviction that he was enlisting in the public service a man of tried integrity and ability.

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

From this reading He obtained an interview with Puttock, and laid before him his hopes and his qualifications.

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

From this reading Shepherdstown, the spot where Mr. Benham said that his was a respected name--and he said quite truly, for he had managed to pay his debts as they fell due, and nothing was known against his character--lay in Puttock's constituency, and Benham thought it well to call upon his representative.

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

From this reading Shepherdstown, the spot where Mr. Benham said that his was a respected name--and he said quite truly, for he had managed to pay his debts as they fell due, and nothing was known against his character--lay in Puttock's constituency, and Benham thought it well to call upon his representative.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Puttock was graciousness itself; he remembered, with gratitude and surprising alacrity, his visitor's local services to the party; had he been still in office, it would have been his delight no less than his duty to press Benham's incontestable claims; he would have felt that he was merely paying a small part of the debt he owed Shepherdstown and one of its leading men, and would, at the same time, have enjoyed the conviction that he was enlisting in the public service a man of tried integrity and ability.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The only secret part of his enterprise had been transacted with the Premier in Digby Square: for the rest, a plausible overtness of action was plainly desirable.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He obtained an interview with Puttock, and laid before him his hopes and his qualifications.

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From this reading Shepherdstown, the spot where Mr. Benham said that his was a respected name--and he said quite truly, for he had managed to pay his debts as they fell due, and nothing was known against his character--lay in Puttock's constituency, and Benham thought it well to call upon his representative.

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From this reading Mr. Puttock was graciousness itself; he remembered, with gratitude and surprising alacrity, his visitor's local services to the party; had he been still in office, it would have been his delight no less than his duty to press Benham's incontestable claims; he would have felt that he was merely paying a small part of the debt he owed Shepherdstown and one of its leading men, and would, at the same time, have enjoyed the conviction that he was enlisting in the public service a man of tried integrity and ability.

someone who makes an offer

From this reading FOR THE HIGHEST BIDDER.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Shepherdstown, the spot where Mr. Benham said that his was a respected name--and he said quite truly, for he had managed to pay his debts as they fell due, and nothing was known against his character--lay in Puttock's constituency, and Benham thought it well to call upon his representative.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Shepherdstown, the spot where Mr. Benham said that his was a respected name--and he said quite truly, for he had managed to pay his debts as they fell due, and nothing was known against his character--lay in Puttock's constituency, and Benham thought it well to call upon his representative.

plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading Mr. Puttock was graciousness itself; he remembered, with gratitude and surprising alacrity, his visitor's local services to the party; had he been still in office, it would have been his delight no less than his duty to press Benham's incontestable claims; he would have felt that he was merely paying a small part of the debt he owed Shepherdstown and one of its leading men, and would, at the same time, have enjoyed the conviction that he was enlisting in the public service a man of tried integrity and ability.

the body of voters who elect a representative for their area

From this reading Shepherdstown, the spot where Mr. Benham said that his was a respected name--and he said quite truly, for he had managed to pay his debts as they fell due, and nothing was known against his character--lay in Puttock's constituency, and Benham thought it well to call upon his representative.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading Mr. Puttock was graciousness itself; he remembered, with gratitude and surprising alacrity, his visitor's local services to the party; had he been still in office, it would have been his delight no less than his duty to press Benham's incontestable claims; he would have felt that he was merely paying a small part of the debt he owed Shepherdstown and one of its leading men, and would, at the same time, have enjoyed the conviction that he was enlisting in the public service a man of tried integrity and ability.

the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading Mr. Puttock was graciousness itself; he remembered, with gratitude and surprising alacrity, his visitor's local services to the party; had he been still in office, it would have been his delight no less than his duty to press Benham's incontestable claims; he would have felt that he was merely paying a small part of the debt he owed Shepherdstown and one of its leading men, and would, at the same time, have enjoyed the conviction that he was enlisting in the public service a man of tried integrity and ability.

plural of “debt” — the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading Shepherdstown, the spot where Mr. Benham said that his was a respected name--and he said quite truly, for he had managed to pay his debts as they fell due, and nothing was known against his character--lay in Puttock's constituency, and Benham thought it well to call upon his representative.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Mr. Puttock was graciousness itself; he remembered, with gratitude and surprising alacrity, his visitor's local services to the party; had he been still in office, it would have been his delight no less than his duty to press Benham's incontestable claims; he would have felt that he was merely paying a small part of the debt he owed Shepherdstown and one of its leading men, and would, at the same time, have enjoyed the conviction that he was enlisting in the public service a man of tried integrity and ability.

worth having or seeking or achieving

From this reading The only secret part of his enterprise had been transacted with the Premier in Digby Square: for the rest, a plausible overtness of action was plainly desirable.

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From this reading The only secret part of his enterprise had been transacted with the Premier in Digby Square: for the rest, a plausible overtness of action was plainly desirable.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading Shepherdstown, the spot where Mr. Benham said that his was a respected name--and he said quite truly, for he had managed to pay his debts as they fell due, and nothing was known against his character--lay in Puttock's constituency, and Benham thought it well to call upon his representative.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Mr. Puttock was graciousness itself; he remembered, with gratitude and surprising alacrity, his visitor's local services to the party; had he been still in office, it would have been his delight no less than his duty to press Benham's incontestable claims; he would have felt that he was merely paying a small part of the debt he owed Shepherdstown and one of its leading men, and would, at the same time, have enjoyed the conviction that he was enlisting in the public service a man of tried integrity and ability.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Mr. Puttock was graciousness itself; he remembered, with gratitude and surprising alacrity, his visitor's local services to the party; had he been still in office, it would have been his delight no less than his duty to press Benham's incontestable claims; he would have felt that he was merely paying a small part of the debt he owed Shepherdstown and one of its leading men, and would, at the same time, have enjoyed the conviction that he was enlisting in the public service a man of tried integrity and ability.

the act of getting recruits; enlisting people for the army (or for a job or a cause etc.)

From this reading Mr. Puttock was graciousness itself; he remembered, with gratitude and surprising alacrity, his visitor's local services to the party; had he been still in office, it would have been his delight no less than his duty to press Benham's incontestable claims; he would have felt that he was merely paying a small part of the debt he owed Shepherdstown and one of its leading men, and would, at the same time, have enjoyed the conviction that he was enlisting in the public service a man of tried integrity and ability.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading The only secret part of his enterprise had been transacted with the Premier in Digby Square: for the rest, a plausible overtness of action was plainly desirable.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Shepherdstown, the spot where Mr. Benham said that his was a respected name--and he said quite truly, for he had managed to pay his debts as they fell due, and nothing was known against his character--lay in Puttock's constituency, and Benham thought it well to call upon his representative.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Mr. Puttock was graciousness itself; he remembered, with gratitude and surprising alacrity, his visitor's local services to the party; had he been still in office, it would have been his delight no less than his duty to press Benham's incontestable claims; he would have felt that he was merely paying a small part of the debt he owed Shepherdstown and one of its leading men, and would, at the same time, have enjoyed the conviction that he was enlisting in the public service a man of tried integrity and ability.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading FOR THE HIGHEST BIDDER.

excellence of manners or social conduct

From this reading Mr. Puttock was graciousness itself; he remembered, with gratitude and surprising alacrity, his visitor's local services to the party; had he been still in office, it would have been his delight no less than his duty to press Benham's incontestable claims; he would have felt that he was merely paying a small part of the debt he owed Shepherdstown and one of its leading men, and would, at the same time, have enjoyed the conviction that he was enlisting in the public service a man of tried integrity and ability.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading Mr. Puttock was graciousness itself; he remembered, with gratitude and surprising alacrity, his visitor's local services to the party; had he been still in office, it would have been his delight no less than his duty to press Benham's incontestable claims; he would have felt that he was merely paying a small part of the debt he owed Shepherdstown and one of its leading men, and would, at the same time, have enjoyed the conviction that he was enlisting in the public service a man of tried integrity and ability.

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

From this reading Shepherdstown, the spot where Mr. Benham said that his was a respected name--and he said quite truly, for he had managed to pay his debts as they fell due, and nothing was known against his character--lay in Puttock's constituency, and Benham thought it well to call upon his representative.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Mr. Puttock was graciousness itself; he remembered, with gratitude and surprising alacrity, his visitor's local services to the party; had he been still in office, it would have been his delight no less than his duty to press Benham's incontestable claims; he would have felt that he was merely paying a small part of the debt he owed Shepherdstown and one of its leading men, and would, at the same time, have enjoyed the conviction that he was enlisting in the public service a man of tried integrity and ability.

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

From this reading Shepherdstown, the spot where Mr. Benham said that his was a respected name--and he said quite truly, for he had managed to pay his debts as they fell due, and nothing was known against his character--lay in Puttock's constituency, and Benham thought it well to call upon his representative.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading FOR THE HIGHEST BIDDER.

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

From this reading He obtained an interview with Puttock, and laid before him his hopes and his qualifications.

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

From this reading Shepherdstown, the spot where Mr. Benham said that his was a respected name--and he said quite truly, for he had managed to pay his debts as they fell due, and nothing was known against his character--lay in Puttock's constituency, and Benham thought it well to call upon his representative.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading He obtained an interview with Puttock, and laid before him his hopes and his qualifications.

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

From this reading Shepherdstown, the spot where Mr. Benham said that his was a respected name--and he said quite truly, for he had managed to pay his debts as they fell due, and nothing was known against his character--lay in Puttock's constituency, and Benham thought it well to call upon his representative.

incapable of being contested or disputed

From this reading Mr. Puttock was graciousness itself; he remembered, with gratitude and surprising alacrity, his visitor's local services to the party; had he been still in office, it would have been his delight no less than his duty to press Benham's incontestable claims; he would have felt that he was merely paying a small part of the debt he owed Shepherdstown and one of its leading men, and would, at the same time, have enjoyed the conviction that he was enlisting in the public service a man of tried integrity and ability.

an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting

From this reading Mr. Puttock was graciousness itself; he remembered, with gratitude and surprising alacrity, his visitor's local services to the party; had he been still in office, it would have been his delight no less than his duty to press Benham's incontestable claims; he would have felt that he was merely paying a small part of the debt he owed Shepherdstown and one of its leading men, and would, at the same time, have enjoyed the conviction that he was enlisting in the public service a man of tried integrity and ability.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading He obtained an interview with Puttock, and laid before him his hopes and his qualifications.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Shepherdstown, the spot where Mr. Benham said that his was a respected name--and he said quite truly, for he had managed to pay his debts as they fell due, and nothing was known against his character--lay in Puttock's constituency, and Benham thought it well to call upon his representative.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Puttock was graciousness itself; he remembered, with gratitude and surprising alacrity, his visitor's local services to the party; had he been still in office, it would have been his delight no less than his duty to press Benham's incontestable claims; he would have felt that he was merely paying a small part of the debt he owed Shepherdstown and one of its leading men, and would, at the same time, have enjoyed the conviction that he was enlisting in the public service a man of tried integrity and ability.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mr. Puttock was graciousness itself; he remembered, with gratitude and surprising alacrity, his visitor's local services to the party; had he been still in office, it would have been his delight no less than his duty to press Benham's incontestable claims; he would have felt that he was merely paying a small part of the debt he owed Shepherdstown and one of its leading men, and would, at the same time, have enjoyed the conviction that he was enlisting in the public service a man of tried integrity and ability.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Shepherdstown, the spot where Mr. Benham said that his was a respected name--and he said quite truly, for he had managed to pay his debts as they fell due, and nothing was known against his character--lay in Puttock's constituency, and Benham thought it well to call upon his representative.

set down according to a plan

From this reading He obtained an interview with Puttock, and laid before him his hopes and his qualifications.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Shepherdstown, the spot where Mr. Benham said that his was a respected name--and he said quite truly, for he had managed to pay his debts as they fell due, and nothing was known against his character--lay in Puttock's constituency, and Benham thought it well to call upon his representative.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Mr. Puttock was graciousness itself; he remembered, with gratitude and surprising alacrity, his visitor's local services to the party; had he been still in office, it would have been his delight no less than his duty to press Benham's incontestable claims; he would have felt that he was merely paying a small part of the debt he owed Shepherdstown and one of its leading men, and would, at the same time, have enjoyed the conviction that he was enlisting in the public service a man of tried integrity and ability.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Mr. Puttock was graciousness itself; he remembered, with gratitude and surprising alacrity, his visitor's local services to the party; had he been still in office, it would have been his delight no less than his duty to press Benham's incontestable claims; he would have felt that he was merely paying a small part of the debt he owed Shepherdstown and one of its leading men, and would, at the same time, have enjoyed the conviction that he was enlisting in the public service a man of tried integrity and ability.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading Mr. Puttock was graciousness itself; he remembered, with gratitude and surprising alacrity, his visitor's local services to the party; had he been still in office, it would have been his delight no less than his duty to press Benham's incontestable claims; he would have felt that he was merely paying a small part of the debt he owed Shepherdstown and one of its leading men, and would, at the same time, have enjoyed the conviction that he was enlisting in the public service a man of tried integrity and ability.

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

From this reading Mr. Puttock was graciousness itself; he remembered, with gratitude and surprising alacrity, his visitor's local services to the party; had he been still in office, it would have been his delight no less than his duty to press Benham's incontestable claims; he would have felt that he was merely paying a small part of the debt he owed Shepherdstown and one of its leading men, and would, at the same time, have enjoyed the conviction that he was enlisting in the public service a man of tried integrity and ability.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading Shepherdstown, the spot where Mr. Benham said that his was a respected name--and he said quite truly, for he had managed to pay his debts as they fell due, and nothing was known against his character--lay in Puttock's constituency, and Benham thought it well to call upon his representative.

the force of workers available

From this reading Mr. Puttock was graciousness itself; he remembered, with gratitude and surprising alacrity, his visitor's local services to the party; had he been still in office, it would have been his delight no less than his duty to press Benham's incontestable claims; he would have felt that he was merely paying a small part of the debt he owed Shepherdstown and one of its leading men, and would, at the same time, have enjoyed the conviction that he was enlisting in the public service a man of tried integrity and ability.

and nothing more

From this reading Mr. Puttock was graciousness itself; he remembered, with gratitude and surprising alacrity, his visitor's local services to the party; had he been still in office, it would have been his delight no less than his duty to press Benham's incontestable claims; he would have felt that he was merely paying a small part of the debt he owed Shepherdstown and one of its leading men, and would, at the same time, have enjoyed the conviction that he was enlisting in the public service a man of tried integrity and ability.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Shepherdstown, the spot where Mr. Benham said that his was a respected name--and he said quite truly, for he had managed to pay his debts as they fell due, and nothing was known against his character--lay in Puttock's constituency, and Benham thought it well to call upon his representative.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Shepherdstown, the spot where Mr. Benham said that his was a respected name--and he said quite truly, for he had managed to pay his debts as they fell due, and nothing was known against his character--lay in Puttock's constituency, and Benham thought it well to call upon his representative.

not any; not one

From this reading Mr. Puttock was graciousness itself; he remembered, with gratitude and surprising alacrity, his visitor's local services to the party; had he been still in office, it would have been his delight no less than his duty to press Benham's incontestable claims; he would have felt that he was merely paying a small part of the debt he owed Shepherdstown and one of its leading men, and would, at the same time, have enjoyed the conviction that he was enlisting in the public service a man of tried integrity and ability.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Shepherdstown, the spot where Mr. Benham said that his was a respected name--and he said quite truly, for he had managed to pay his debts as they fell due, and nothing was known against his character--lay in Puttock's constituency, and Benham thought it well to call upon his representative.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading He obtained an interview with Puttock, and laid before him his hopes and his qualifications.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The only secret part of his enterprise had been transacted with the Premier in Digby Square: for the rest, a plausible overtness of action was plainly desirable.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Mr. Puttock was graciousness itself; he remembered, with gratitude and surprising alacrity, his visitor's local services to the party; had he been still in office, it would have been his delight no less than his duty to press Benham's incontestable claims; he would have felt that he was merely paying a small part of the debt he owed Shepherdstown and one of its leading men, and would, at the same time, have enjoyed the conviction that he was enlisting in the public service a man of tried integrity and ability.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mr. Puttock was graciousness itself; he remembered, with gratitude and surprising alacrity, his visitor's local services to the party; had he been still in office, it would have been his delight no less than his duty to press Benham's incontestable claims; he would have felt that he was merely paying a small part of the debt he owed Shepherdstown and one of its leading men, and would, at the same time, have enjoyed the conviction that he was enlisting in the public service a man of tried integrity and ability.

and nothing more

From this reading The only secret part of his enterprise had been transacted with the Premier in Digby Square: for the rest, a plausible overtness of action was plainly desirable.

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From this reading The only secret part of his enterprise had been transacted with the Premier in Digby Square: for the rest, a plausible overtness of action was plainly desirable.

past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading Mr. Puttock was graciousness itself; he remembered, with gratitude and surprising alacrity, his visitor's local services to the party; had he been still in office, it would have been his delight no less than his duty to press Benham's incontestable claims; he would have felt that he was merely paying a small part of the debt he owed Shepherdstown and one of its leading men, and would, at the same time, have enjoyed the conviction that he was enlisting in the public service a man of tried integrity and ability.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The only secret part of his enterprise had been transacted with the Premier in Digby Square: for the rest, a plausible overtness of action was plainly desirable.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Mr. Puttock was graciousness itself; he remembered, with gratitude and surprising alacrity, his visitor's local services to the party; had he been still in office, it would have been his delight no less than his duty to press Benham's incontestable claims; he would have felt that he was merely paying a small part of the debt he owed Shepherdstown and one of its leading men, and would, at the same time, have enjoyed the conviction that he was enlisting in the public service a man of tried integrity and ability.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Shepherdstown, the spot where Mr. Benham said that his was a respected name--and he said quite truly, for he had managed to pay his debts as they fell due, and nothing was known against his character--lay in Puttock's constituency, and Benham thought it well to call upon his representative.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading Mr. Puttock was graciousness itself; he remembered, with gratitude and surprising alacrity, his visitor's local services to the party; had he been still in office, it would have been his delight no less than his duty to press Benham's incontestable claims; he would have felt that he was merely paying a small part of the debt he owed Shepherdstown and one of its leading men, and would, at the same time, have enjoyed the conviction that he was enlisting in the public service a man of tried integrity and ability.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading The only secret part of his enterprise had been transacted with the Premier in Digby Square: for the rest, a plausible overtness of action was plainly desirable.

apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing

From this reading The only secret part of his enterprise had been transacted with the Premier in Digby Square: for the rest, a plausible overtness of action was plainly desirable.

the person who holds the position of head of the government in the United Kingdom

From this reading The only secret part of his enterprise had been transacted with the Premier in Digby Square: for the rest, a plausible overtness of action was plainly desirable.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading Mr. Puttock was graciousness itself; he remembered, with gratitude and surprising alacrity, his visitor's local services to the party; had he been still in office, it would have been his delight no less than his duty to press Benham's incontestable claims; he would have felt that he was merely paying a small part of the debt he owed Shepherdstown and one of its leading men, and would, at the same time, have enjoyed the conviction that he was enlisting in the public service a man of tried integrity and ability.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Mr. Puttock was graciousness itself; he remembered, with gratitude and surprising alacrity, his visitor's local services to the party; had he been still in office, it would have been his delight no less than his duty to press Benham's incontestable claims; he would have felt that he was merely paying a small part of the debt he owed Shepherdstown and one of its leading men, and would, at the same time, have enjoyed the conviction that he was enlisting in the public service a man of tried integrity and ability.

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From this reading He obtained an interview with Puttock, and laid before him his hopes and his qualifications.

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From this reading Shepherdstown, the spot where Mr. Benham said that his was a respected name--and he said quite truly, for he had managed to pay his debts as they fell due, and nothing was known against his character--lay in Puttock's constituency, and Benham thought it well to call upon his representative.

plural of “qualification” — an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something

From this reading He obtained an interview with Puttock, and laid before him his hopes and his qualifications.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Shepherdstown, the spot where Mr. Benham said that his was a respected name--and he said quite truly, for he had managed to pay his debts as they fell due, and nothing was known against his character--lay in Puttock's constituency, and Benham thought it well to call upon his representative.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Mr. Puttock was graciousness itself; he remembered, with gratitude and surprising alacrity, his visitor's local services to the party; had he been still in office, it would have been his delight no less than his duty to press Benham's incontestable claims; he would have felt that he was merely paying a small part of the debt he owed Shepherdstown and one of its leading men, and would, at the same time, have enjoyed the conviction that he was enlisting in the public service a man of tried integrity and ability.

a person who represents others

From this reading Shepherdstown, the spot where Mr. Benham said that his was a respected name--and he said quite truly, for he had managed to pay his debts as they fell due, and nothing was known against his character--lay in Puttock's constituency, and Benham thought it well to call upon his representative.

receiving deferential regard

From this reading Shepherdstown, the spot where Mr. Benham said that his was a respected name--and he said quite truly, for he had managed to pay his debts as they fell due, and nothing was known against his character--lay in Puttock's constituency, and Benham thought it well to call upon his representative.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The only secret part of his enterprise had been transacted with the Premier in Digby Square: for the rest, a plausible overtness of action was plainly desirable.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Shepherdstown, the spot where Mr. Benham said that his was a respected name--and he said quite truly, for he had managed to pay his debts as they fell due, and nothing was known against his character--lay in Puttock's constituency, and Benham thought it well to call upon his representative.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Mr. Puttock was graciousness itself; he remembered, with gratitude and surprising alacrity, his visitor's local services to the party; had he been still in office, it would have been his delight no less than his duty to press Benham's incontestable claims; he would have felt that he was merely paying a small part of the debt he owed Shepherdstown and one of its leading men, and would, at the same time, have enjoyed the conviction that he was enlisting in the public service a man of tried integrity and ability.

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

From this reading The only secret part of his enterprise had been transacted with the Premier in Digby Square: for the rest, a plausible overtness of action was plainly desirable.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Mr. Puttock was graciousness itself; he remembered, with gratitude and surprising alacrity, his visitor's local services to the party; had he been still in office, it would have been his delight no less than his duty to press Benham's incontestable claims; he would have felt that he was merely paying a small part of the debt he owed Shepherdstown and one of its leading men, and would, at the same time, have enjoyed the conviction that he was enlisting in the public service a man of tried integrity and ability.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading Mr. Puttock was graciousness itself; he remembered, with gratitude and surprising alacrity, his visitor's local services to the party; had he been still in office, it would have been his delight no less than his duty to press Benham's incontestable claims; he would have felt that he was merely paying a small part of the debt he owed Shepherdstown and one of its leading men, and would, at the same time, have enjoyed the conviction that he was enlisting in the public service a man of tried integrity and ability.

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From this reading Shepherdstown, the spot where Mr. Benham said that his was a respected name--and he said quite truly, for he had managed to pay his debts as they fell due, and nothing was known against his character--lay in Puttock's constituency, and Benham thought it well to call upon his representative.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Mr. Puttock was graciousness itself; he remembered, with gratitude and surprising alacrity, his visitor's local services to the party; had he been still in office, it would have been his delight no less than his duty to press Benham's incontestable claims; he would have felt that he was merely paying a small part of the debt he owed Shepherdstown and one of its leading men, and would, at the same time, have enjoyed the conviction that he was enlisting in the public service a man of tried integrity and ability.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Shepherdstown, the spot where Mr. Benham said that his was a respected name--and he said quite truly, for he had managed to pay his debts as they fell due, and nothing was known against his character--lay in Puttock's constituency, and Benham thought it well to call upon his representative.

make square

From this reading The only secret part of his enterprise had been transacted with the Premier in Digby Square: for the rest, a plausible overtness of action was plainly desirable.

not in physical motion

From this reading Mr. Puttock was graciousness itself; he remembered, with gratitude and surprising alacrity, his visitor's local services to the party; had he been still in office, it would have been his delight no less than his duty to press Benham's incontestable claims; he would have felt that he was merely paying a small part of the debt he owed Shepherdstown and one of its leading men, and would, at the same time, have enjoyed the conviction that he was enlisting in the public service a man of tried integrity and ability.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading Mr. Puttock was graciousness itself; he remembered, with gratitude and surprising alacrity, his visitor's local services to the party; had he been still in office, it would have been his delight no less than his duty to press Benham's incontestable claims; he would have felt that he was merely paying a small part of the debt he owed Shepherdstown and one of its leading men, and would, at the same time, have enjoyed the conviction that he was enlisting in the public service a man of tried integrity and ability.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Mr. Puttock was graciousness itself; he remembered, with gratitude and surprising alacrity, his visitor's local services to the party; had he been still in office, it would have been his delight no less than his duty to press Benham's incontestable claims; he would have felt that he was merely paying a small part of the debt he owed Shepherdstown and one of its leading men, and would, at the same time, have enjoyed the conviction that he was enlisting in the public service a man of tried integrity and ability.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Shepherdstown, the spot where Mr. Benham said that his was a respected name--and he said quite truly, for he had managed to pay his debts as they fell due, and nothing was known against his character--lay in Puttock's constituency, and Benham thought it well to call upon his representative.

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

From this reading FOR THE HIGHEST BIDDER.

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

From this reading Shepherdstown, the spot where Mr. Benham said that his was a respected name--and he said quite truly, for he had managed to pay his debts as they fell due, and nothing was known against his character--lay in Puttock's constituency, and Benham thought it well to call upon his representative.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Shepherdstown, the spot where Mr. Benham said that his was a respected name--and he said quite truly, for he had managed to pay his debts as they fell due, and nothing was known against his character--lay in Puttock's constituency, and Benham thought it well to call upon his representative.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Mr. Puttock was graciousness itself; he remembered, with gratitude and surprising alacrity, his visitor's local services to the party; had he been still in office, it would have been his delight no less than his duty to press Benham's incontestable claims; he would have felt that he was merely paying a small part of the debt he owed Shepherdstown and one of its leading men, and would, at the same time, have enjoyed the conviction that he was enlisting in the public service a man of tried integrity and ability.

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

From this reading Shepherdstown, the spot where Mr. Benham said that his was a respected name--and he said quite truly, for he had managed to pay his debts as they fell due, and nothing was known against his character--lay in Puttock's constituency, and Benham thought it well to call upon his representative.

past form of “transact” — conduct business

From this reading The only secret part of his enterprise had been transacted with the Premier in Digby Square: for the rest, a plausible overtness of action was plainly desirable.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Mr. Puttock was graciousness itself; he remembered, with gratitude and surprising alacrity, his visitor's local services to the party; had he been still in office, it would have been his delight no less than his duty to press Benham's incontestable claims; he would have felt that he was merely paying a small part of the debt he owed Shepherdstown and one of its leading men, and would, at the same time, have enjoyed the conviction that he was enlisting in the public service a man of tried integrity and ability.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Shepherdstown, the spot where Mr. Benham said that his was a respected name--and he said quite truly, for he had managed to pay his debts as they fell due, and nothing was known against his character--lay in Puttock's constituency, and Benham thought it well to call upon his representative.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Shepherdstown, the spot where Mr. Benham said that his was a respected name--and he said quite truly, for he had managed to pay his debts as they fell due, and nothing was known against his character--lay in Puttock's constituency, and Benham thought it well to call upon his representative.

possessive form of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading Mr. Puttock was graciousness itself; he remembered, with gratitude and surprising alacrity, his visitor's local services to the party; had he been still in office, it would have been his delight no less than his duty to press Benham's incontestable claims; he would have felt that he was merely paying a small part of the debt he owed Shepherdstown and one of its leading men, and would, at the same time, have enjoyed the conviction that he was enlisting in the public service a man of tried integrity and ability.

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

From this reading Shepherdstown, the spot where Mr. Benham said that his was a respected name--and he said quite truly, for he had managed to pay his debts as they fell due, and nothing was known against his character--lay in Puttock's constituency, and Benham thought it well to call upon his representative.

(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 Shepherdstown, the spot where Mr. Benham said that his was a respected name--and he said quite truly, for he had managed to pay his debts as they fell due, and nothing was known against his character--lay in Puttock's constituency, and Benham thought it well to call upon his representative.

in or at the place that

From this reading Shepherdstown, the spot where Mr. Benham said that his was a respected name--and he said quite truly, for he had managed to pay his debts as they fell due, and nothing was known against his character--lay in Puttock's constituency, and Benham thought it well to call upon his representative.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The only secret part of his enterprise had been transacted with the Premier in Digby Square: for the rest, a plausible overtness of action was plainly desirable.

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

From this reading Mr. Puttock was graciousness itself; he remembered, with gratitude and surprising alacrity, his visitor's local services to the party; had he been still in office, it would have been his delight no less than his duty to press Benham's incontestable claims; he would have felt that he was merely paying a small part of the debt he owed Shepherdstown and one of its leading men, and would, at the same time, have enjoyed the conviction that he was enlisting in the public service a man of tried integrity and ability.