Chapter XXXVI · Diamond Cut Diamond

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

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

consider or hold as true

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Recollect a speech I once made you, which really appears as if I had had a presentiment of this accusation--a speech in which I begged you to bear in mind that, if at any time comments should be made on the intimate footing on which Mr. D’Almayne visited at this house, it was according to your expressed wish and desire that he did so, and on that account only did I tolerate it.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Recollect a speech I once made you, which really appears as if I had had a presentiment of this accusation--a speech in which I begged you to bear in mind that, if at any time comments should be made on the intimate footing on which Mr. D’Almayne visited at this house, it was according to your expressed wish and desire that he did so, and on that account only did I tolerate it.

a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

a defendant in a criminal proceeding

From this reading Kate’s perfect self-possession and coolness always produced great effect on Mr. Crane, and in the present instance they so thoroughly convinced him that his anonymous correspondent had accused his wife falsely, that without more ado he started for the city to investigate the truth of the other charges, leaving his better-half to strive against the uncomfortable conviction that unintentionally she had played the part of a hypocrite.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading Kate’s perfect self-possession and coolness always produced great effect on Mr. Crane, and in the present instance they so thoroughly convinced him that his anonymous correspondent had accused his wife falsely, that without more ado he started for the city to investigate the truth of the other charges, leaving his better-half to strive against the uncomfortable conviction that unintentionally she had played the part of a hypocrite.

give advice to

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Kate’s perfect self-possession and coolness always produced great effect on Mr. Crane, and in the present instance they so thoroughly convinced him that his anonymous correspondent had accused his wife falsely, that without more ado he started for the city to investigate the truth of the other charges, leaving his better-half to strive against the uncomfortable conviction that unintentionally she had played the part of a hypocrite.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Kate’s perfect self-possession and coolness always produced great effect on Mr. Crane, and in the present instance they so thoroughly convinced him that his anonymous correspondent had accused his wife falsely, that without more ado he started for the city to investigate the truth of the other charges, leaving his better-half to strive against the uncomfortable conviction that unintentionally she had played the part of a hypocrite.

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

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

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

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

having no known name or identity or known source

From this reading Kate’s perfect self-possession and coolness always produced great effect on Mr. Crane, and in the present instance they so thoroughly convinced him that his anonymous correspondent had accused his wife falsely, that without more ado he started for the city to investigate the truth of the other charges, leaving his better-half to strive against the uncomfortable conviction that unintentionally she had played the part of a hypocrite.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Recollect a speech I once made you, which really appears as if I had had a presentiment of this accusation--a speech in which I begged you to bear in mind that, if at any time comments should be made on the intimate footing on which Mr. D’Almayne visited at this house, it was according to your expressed wish and desire that he did so, and on that account only did I tolerate it.

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

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading If, when you have thus considered the matter, you still feel dissatisfied, I advise you to use every endeavour to arrive at the truth.

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

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

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

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

have

From this reading Recollect a speech I once made you, which really appears as if I had had a presentiment of this accusation--a speech in which I begged you to bear in mind that, if at any time comments should be made on the intimate footing on which Mr. D’Almayne visited at this house, it was according to your expressed wish and desire that he did so, and on that account only did I tolerate it.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading Recollect a speech I once made you, which really appears as if I had had a presentiment of this accusation--a speech in which I begged you to bear in mind that, if at any time comments should be made on the intimate footing on which Mr. D’Almayne visited at this house, it was according to your expressed wish and desire that he did so, and on that account only did I tolerate it.

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From this reading My own opinion is, that the letter being written by (as the writer honestly enough confesses) an enemy of Mr. D’Almayne’s, he has raked up every accusation which scandal may have invented to blacken that gentleman’s character; still, as, if there is any truth in the charges, the knowledge of it would prove of great importance to you, it behoves you quietly and carefully to inquire into them, and I would recommend you to do so without delay.”

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading My own opinion is, that the letter being written by (as the writer honestly enough confesses) an enemy of Mr. D’Almayne’s, he has raked up every accusation which scandal may have invented to blacken that gentleman’s character; still, as, if there is any truth in the charges, the knowledge of it would prove of great importance to you, it behoves you quietly and carefully to inquire into them, and I would recommend you to do so without delay.”

reveal unintentionally

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

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From this reading Kate’s perfect self-possession and coolness always produced great effect on Mr. Crane, and in the present instance they so thoroughly convinced him that his anonymous correspondent had accused his wife falsely, that without more ado he started for the city to investigate the truth of the other charges, leaving his better-half to strive against the uncomfortable conviction that unintentionally she had played the part of a hypocrite.

make or become black

From this reading My own opinion is, that the letter being written by (as the writer honestly enough confesses) an enemy of Mr. D’Almayne’s, he has raked up every accusation which scandal may have invented to blacken that gentleman’s character; still, as, if there is any truth in the charges, the knowledge of it would prove of great importance to you, it behoves you quietly and carefully to inquire into them, and I would recommend you to do so without delay.”

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

with self-possession (especially in times of stress)

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading My own opinion is, that the letter being written by (as the writer honestly enough confesses) an enemy of Mr. D’Almayne’s, he has raked up every accusation which scandal may have invented to blacken that gentleman’s character; still, as, if there is any truth in the charges, the knowledge of it would prove of great importance to you, it behoves you quietly and carefully to inquire into them, and I would recommend you to do so without delay.”

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

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something

From this reading My own opinion is, that the letter being written by (as the writer honestly enough confesses) an enemy of Mr. D’Almayne’s, he has raked up every accusation which scandal may have invented to blacken that gentleman’s character; still, as, if there is any truth in the charges, the knowledge of it would prove of great importance to you, it behoves you quietly and carefully to inquire into them, and I would recommend you to do so without delay.”

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Kate’s perfect self-possession and coolness always produced great effect on Mr. Crane, and in the present instance they so thoroughly convinced him that his anonymous correspondent had accused his wife falsely, that without more ado he started for the city to investigate the truth of the other charges, leaving his better-half to strive against the uncomfortable conviction that unintentionally she had played the part of a hypocrite.

plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Recollect a speech I once made you, which really appears as if I had had a presentiment of this accusation--a speech in which I begged you to bear in mind that, if at any time comments should be made on the intimate footing on which Mr. D’Almayne visited at this house, it was according to your expressed wish and desire that he did so, and on that account only did I tolerate it.

third-person singular of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading My own opinion is, that the letter being written by (as the writer honestly enough confesses) an enemy of Mr. D’Almayne’s, he has raked up every accusation which scandal may have invented to blacken that gentleman’s character; still, as, if there is any truth in the charges, the knowledge of it would prove of great importance to you, it behoves you quietly and carefully to inquire into them, and I would recommend you to do so without delay.”

carefully weighed

From this reading If, when you have thus considered the matter, you still feel dissatisfied, I advise you to use every endeavour to arrive at the truth.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading Kate’s perfect self-possession and coolness always produced great effect on Mr. Crane, and in the present instance they so thoroughly convinced him that his anonymous correspondent had accused his wife falsely, that without more ado he started for the city to investigate the truth of the other charges, leaving his better-half to strive against the uncomfortable conviction that unintentionally she had played the part of a hypocrite.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading Kate’s perfect self-possession and coolness always produced great effect on Mr. Crane, and in the present instance they so thoroughly convinced him that his anonymous correspondent had accused his wife falsely, that without more ado he started for the city to investigate the truth of the other charges, leaving his better-half to strive against the uncomfortable conviction that unintentionally she had played the part of a hypocrite.

calm and unruffled self-assurance

From this reading Kate’s perfect self-possession and coolness always produced great effect on Mr. Crane, and in the present instance they so thoroughly convinced him that his anonymous correspondent had accused his wife falsely, that without more ado he started for the city to investigate the truth of the other charges, leaving his better-half to strive against the uncomfortable conviction that unintentionally she had played the part of a hypocrite.

someone who communicates by means of letters

From this reading Kate’s perfect self-possession and coolness always produced great effect on Mr. Crane, and in the present instance they so thoroughly convinced him that his anonymous correspondent had accused his wife falsely, that without more ado he started for the city to investigate the truth of the other charges, leaving his better-half to strive against the uncomfortable conviction that unintentionally she had played the part of a hypocrite.

stretch (the neck) so as to see better

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

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From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

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

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading My own opinion is, that the letter being written by (as the writer honestly enough confesses) an enemy of Mr. D’Almayne’s, he has raked up every accusation which scandal may have invented to blacken that gentleman’s character; still, as, if there is any truth in the charges, the knowledge of it would prove of great importance to you, it behoves you quietly and carefully to inquire into them, and I would recommend you to do so without delay.”

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Recollect a speech I once made you, which really appears as if I had had a presentiment of this accusation--a speech in which I begged you to bear in mind that, if at any time comments should be made on the intimate footing on which Mr. D’Almayne visited at this house, it was according to your expressed wish and desire that he did so, and on that account only did I tolerate it.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

completely wanting or lacking

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

in a state of sulky dissatisfaction

From this reading If, when you have thus considered the matter, you still feel dissatisfied, I advise you to use every endeavour to arrive at the truth.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading My own opinion is, that the letter being written by (as the writer honestly enough confesses) an enemy of Mr. D’Almayne’s, he has raked up every accusation which scandal may have invented to blacken that gentleman’s character; still, as, if there is any truth in the charges, the knowledge of it would prove of great importance to you, it behoves you quietly and carefully to inquire into them, and I would recommend you to do so without delay.”

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Kate’s perfect self-possession and coolness always produced great effect on Mr. Crane, and in the present instance they so thoroughly convinced him that his anonymous correspondent had accused his wife falsely, that without more ado he started for the city to investigate the truth of the other charges, leaving his better-half to strive against the uncomfortable conviction that unintentionally she had played the part of a hypocrite.

the expression of approval and support

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

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

From this reading If, when you have thus considered the matter, you still feel dissatisfied, I advise you to use every endeavour to arrive at the truth.

an opposing military force

From this reading My own opinion is, that the letter being written by (as the writer honestly enough confesses) an enemy of Mr. D’Almayne’s, he has raked up every accusation which scandal may have invented to blacken that gentleman’s character; still, as, if there is any truth in the charges, the knowledge of it would prove of great importance to you, it behoves you quietly and carefully to inquire into them, and I would recommend you to do so without delay.”

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading My own opinion is, that the letter being written by (as the writer honestly enough confesses) an enemy of Mr. D’Almayne’s, he has raked up every accusation which scandal may have invented to blacken that gentleman’s character; still, as, if there is any truth in the charges, the knowledge of it would prove of great importance to you, it behoves you quietly and carefully to inquire into them, and I would recommend you to do so without delay.”

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading If, when you have thus considered the matter, you still feel dissatisfied, I advise you to use every endeavour to arrive at the truth.

communicated in words

From this reading Recollect a speech I once made you, which really appears as if I had had a presentiment of this accusation--a speech in which I begged you to bear in mind that, if at any time comments should be made on the intimate footing on which Mr. D’Almayne visited at this house, it was according to your expressed wish and desire that he did so, and on that account only did I tolerate it.

in an insincerely false manner

From this reading Kate’s perfect self-possession and coolness always produced great effect on Mr. Crane, and in the present instance they so thoroughly convinced him that his anonymous correspondent had accused his wife falsely, that without more ado he started for the city to investigate the truth of the other charges, leaving his better-half to strive against the uncomfortable conviction that unintentionally she had played the part of a hypocrite.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading If, when you have thus considered the matter, you still feel dissatisfied, I advise you to use every endeavour to arrive at the truth.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading Recollect a speech I once made you, which really appears as if I had had a presentiment of this accusation--a speech in which I begged you to bear in mind that, if at any time comments should be made on the intimate footing on which Mr. D’Almayne visited at this house, it was according to your expressed wish and desire that he did so, and on that account only did I tolerate it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Kate’s perfect self-possession and coolness always produced great effect on Mr. Crane, and in the present instance they so thoroughly convinced him that his anonymous correspondent had accused his wife falsely, that without more ado he started for the city to investigate the truth of the other charges, leaving his better-half to strive against the uncomfortable conviction that unintentionally she had played the part of a hypocrite.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading My own opinion is, that the letter being written by (as the writer honestly enough confesses) an enemy of Mr. D’Almayne’s, he has raked up every accusation which scandal may have invented to blacken that gentleman’s character; still, as, if there is any truth in the charges, the knowledge of it would prove of great importance to you, it behoves you quietly and carefully to inquire into them, and I would recommend you to do so without delay.”

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading My own opinion is, that the letter being written by (as the writer honestly enough confesses) an enemy of Mr. D’Almayne’s, he has raked up every accusation which scandal may have invented to blacken that gentleman’s character; still, as, if there is any truth in the charges, the knowledge of it would prove of great importance to you, it behoves you quietly and carefully to inquire into them, and I would recommend you to do so without delay.”

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

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

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

From this reading My own opinion is, that the letter being written by (as the writer honestly enough confesses) an enemy of Mr. D’Almayne’s, he has raked up every accusation which scandal may have invented to blacken that gentleman’s character; still, as, if there is any truth in the charges, the knowledge of it would prove of great importance to you, it behoves you quietly and carefully to inquire into them, and I would recommend you to do so without delay.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

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

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

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

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

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

From this reading Kate’s perfect self-possession and coolness always produced great effect on Mr. Crane, and in the present instance they so thoroughly convinced him that his anonymous correspondent had accused his wife falsely, that without more ado he started for the city to investigate the truth of the other charges, leaving his better-half to strive against the uncomfortable conviction that unintentionally she had played the part of a hypocrite.

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading My own opinion is, that the letter being written by (as the writer honestly enough confesses) an enemy of Mr. D’Almayne’s, he has raked up every accusation which scandal may have invented to blacken that gentleman’s character; still, as, if there is any truth in the charges, the knowledge of it would prove of great importance to you, it behoves you quietly and carefully to inquire into them, and I would recommend you to do so without delay.”

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Recollect a speech I once made you, which really appears as if I had had a presentiment of this accusation--a speech in which I begged you to bear in mind that, if at any time comments should be made on the intimate footing on which Mr. D’Almayne visited at this house, it was according to your expressed wish and desire that he did so, and on that account only did I tolerate it.

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From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

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

From this reading Kate’s perfect self-possession and coolness always produced great effect on Mr. Crane, and in the present instance they so thoroughly convinced him that his anonymous correspondent had accused his wife falsely, that without more ado he started for the city to investigate the truth of the other charges, leaving his better-half to strive against the uncomfortable conviction that unintentionally she had played the part of a hypocrite.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Recollect a speech I once made you, which really appears as if I had had a presentiment of this accusation--a speech in which I begged you to bear in mind that, if at any time comments should be made on the intimate footing on which Mr. D’Almayne visited at this house, it was according to your expressed wish and desire that he did so, and on that account only did I tolerate it.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading My own opinion is, that the letter being written by (as the writer honestly enough confesses) an enemy of Mr. D’Almayne’s, he has raked up every accusation which scandal may have invented to blacken that gentleman’s character; still, as, if there is any truth in the charges, the knowledge of it would prove of great importance to you, it behoves you quietly and carefully to inquire into them, and I would recommend you to do so without delay.”

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

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading My own opinion is, that the letter being written by (as the writer honestly enough confesses) an enemy of Mr. D’Almayne’s, he has raked up every accusation which scandal may have invented to blacken that gentleman’s character; still, as, if there is any truth in the charges, the knowledge of it would prove of great importance to you, it behoves you quietly and carefully to inquire into them, and I would recommend you to do so without delay.”

an occurrence of something

From this reading Kate’s perfect self-possession and coolness always produced great effect on Mr. Crane, and in the present instance they so thoroughly convinced him that his anonymous correspondent had accused his wife falsely, that without more ado he started for the city to investigate the truth of the other charges, leaving his better-half to strive against the uncomfortable conviction that unintentionally she had played the part of a hypocrite.

a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading Recollect a speech I once made you, which really appears as if I had had a presentiment of this accusation--a speech in which I begged you to bear in mind that, if at any time comments should be made on the intimate footing on which Mr. D’Almayne visited at this house, it was according to your expressed wish and desire that he did so, and on that account only did I tolerate it.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading My own opinion is, that the letter being written by (as the writer honestly enough confesses) an enemy of Mr. D’Almayne’s, he has raked up every accusation which scandal may have invented to blacken that gentleman’s character; still, as, if there is any truth in the charges, the knowledge of it would prove of great importance to you, it behoves you quietly and carefully to inquire into them, and I would recommend you to do so without delay.”

past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading My own opinion is, that the letter being written by (as the writer honestly enough confesses) an enemy of Mr. D’Almayne’s, he has raked up every accusation which scandal may have invented to blacken that gentleman’s character; still, as, if there is any truth in the charges, the knowledge of it would prove of great importance to you, it behoves you quietly and carefully to inquire into them, and I would recommend you to do so without delay.”

investigate scientifically

From this reading Kate’s perfect self-possession and coolness always produced great effect on Mr. Crane, and in the present instance they so thoroughly convinced him that his anonymous correspondent had accused his wife falsely, that without more ado he started for the city to investigate the truth of the other charges, leaving his better-half to strive against the uncomfortable conviction that unintentionally she had played the part of a hypocrite.

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

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

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From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

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

From this reading Kate’s perfect self-possession and coolness always produced great effect on Mr. Crane, and in the present instance they so thoroughly convinced him that his anonymous correspondent had accused his wife falsely, that without more ado he started for the city to investigate the truth of the other charges, leaving his better-half to strive against the uncomfortable conviction that unintentionally she had played the part of a hypocrite.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading My own opinion is, that the letter being written by (as the writer honestly enough confesses) an enemy of Mr. D’Almayne’s, he has raked up every accusation which scandal may have invented to blacken that gentleman’s character; still, as, if there is any truth in the charges, the knowledge of it would prove of great importance to you, it behoves you quietly and carefully to inquire into them, and I would recommend you to do so without delay.”

the act of departing

From this reading Kate’s perfect self-possession and coolness always produced great effect on Mr. Crane, and in the present instance they so thoroughly convinced him that his anonymous correspondent had accused his wife falsely, that without more ado he started for the city to investigate the truth of the other charges, leaving his better-half to strive against the uncomfortable conviction that unintentionally she had played the part of a hypocrite.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading My own opinion is, that the letter being written by (as the writer honestly enough confesses) an enemy of Mr. D’Almayne’s, he has raked up every accusation which scandal may have invented to blacken that gentleman’s character; still, as, if there is any truth in the charges, the knowledge of it would prove of great importance to you, it behoves you quietly and carefully to inquire into them, and I would recommend you to do so without delay.”

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Recollect a speech I once made you, which really appears as if I had had a presentiment of this accusation--a speech in which I begged you to bear in mind that, if at any time comments should be made on the intimate footing on which Mr. D’Almayne visited at this house, it was according to your expressed wish and desire that he did so, and on that account only did I tolerate it.

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

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading If, when you have thus considered the matter, you still feel dissatisfied, I advise you to use every endeavour to arrive at the truth.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading My own opinion is, that the letter being written by (as the writer honestly enough confesses) an enemy of Mr. D’Almayne’s, he has raked up every accusation which scandal may have invented to blacken that gentleman’s character; still, as, if there is any truth in the charges, the knowledge of it would prove of great importance to you, it behoves you quietly and carefully to inquire into them, and I would recommend you to do so without delay.”

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Recollect a speech I once made you, which really appears as if I had had a presentiment of this accusation--a speech in which I begged you to bear in mind that, if at any time comments should be made on the intimate footing on which Mr. D’Almayne visited at this house, it was according to your expressed wish and desire that he did so, and on that account only did I tolerate it.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Kate’s perfect self-possession and coolness always produced great effect on Mr. Crane, and in the present instance they so thoroughly convinced him that his anonymous correspondent had accused his wife falsely, that without more ado he started for the city to investigate the truth of the other charges, leaving his better-half to strive against the uncomfortable conviction that unintentionally she had played the part of a hypocrite.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

on one occasion

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

and nothing more

From this reading Recollect a speech I once made you, which really appears as if I had had a presentiment of this accusation--a speech in which I begged you to bear in mind that, if at any time comments should be made on the intimate footing on which Mr. D’Almayne visited at this house, it was according to your expressed wish and desire that he did so, and on that account only did I tolerate it.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading My own opinion is, that the letter being written by (as the writer honestly enough confesses) an enemy of Mr. D’Almayne’s, he has raked up every accusation which scandal may have invented to blacken that gentleman’s character; still, as, if there is any truth in the charges, the knowledge of it would prove of great importance to you, it behoves you quietly and carefully to inquire into them, and I would recommend you to do so without delay.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading My own opinion is, that the letter being written by (as the writer honestly enough confesses) an enemy of Mr. D’Almayne’s, he has raked up every accusation which scandal may have invented to blacken that gentleman’s character; still, as, if there is any truth in the charges, the knowledge of it would prove of great importance to you, it behoves you quietly and carefully to inquire into them, and I would recommend you to do so without delay.”

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Kate’s perfect self-possession and coolness always produced great effect on Mr. Crane, and in the present instance they so thoroughly convinced him that his anonymous correspondent had accused his wife falsely, that without more ado he started for the city to investigate the truth of the other charges, leaving his better-half to strive against the uncomfortable conviction that unintentionally she had played the part of a hypocrite.

past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading Kate’s perfect self-possession and coolness always produced great effect on Mr. Crane, and in the present instance they so thoroughly convinced him that his anonymous correspondent had accused his wife falsely, that without more ado he started for the city to investigate the truth of the other charges, leaving his better-half to strive against the uncomfortable conviction that unintentionally she had played the part of a hypocrite.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading Kate’s perfect self-possession and coolness always produced great effect on Mr. Crane, and in the present instance they so thoroughly convinced him that his anonymous correspondent had accused his wife falsely, that without more ado he started for the city to investigate the truth of the other charges, leaving his better-half to strive against the uncomfortable conviction that unintentionally she had played the part of a hypocrite.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Kate’s perfect self-possession and coolness always produced great effect on Mr. Crane, and in the present instance they so thoroughly convinced him that his anonymous correspondent had accused his wife falsely, that without more ado he started for the city to investigate the truth of the other charges, leaving his better-half to strive against the uncomfortable conviction that unintentionally she had played the part of a hypocrite.

a feeling of evil to come

From this reading Recollect a speech I once made you, which really appears as if I had had a presentiment of this accusation--a speech in which I begged you to bear in mind that, if at any time comments should be made on the intimate footing on which Mr. D’Almayne visited at this house, it was according to your expressed wish and desire that he did so, and on that account only did I tolerate it.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading Kate’s perfect self-possession and coolness always produced great effect on Mr. Crane, and in the present instance they so thoroughly convinced him that his anonymous correspondent had accused his wife falsely, that without more ado he started for the city to investigate the truth of the other charges, leaving his better-half to strive against the uncomfortable conviction that unintentionally she had played the part of a hypocrite.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading My own opinion is, that the letter being written by (as the writer honestly enough confesses) an enemy of Mr. D’Almayne’s, he has raked up every accusation which scandal may have invented to blacken that gentleman’s character; still, as, if there is any truth in the charges, the knowledge of it would prove of great importance to you, it behoves you quietly and carefully to inquire into them, and I would recommend you to do so without delay.”

with low volume

From this reading My own opinion is, that the letter being written by (as the writer honestly enough confesses) an enemy of Mr. D’Almayne’s, he has raked up every accusation which scandal may have invented to blacken that gentleman’s character; still, as, if there is any truth in the charges, the knowledge of it would prove of great importance to you, it behoves you quietly and carefully to inquire into them, and I would recommend you to do so without delay.”

past form of “rake” — move through with or as if with a rake

From this reading My own opinion is, that the letter being written by (as the writer honestly enough confesses) an enemy of Mr. D’Almayne’s, he has raked up every accusation which scandal may have invented to blacken that gentleman’s character; still, as, if there is any truth in the charges, the knowledge of it would prove of great importance to you, it behoves you quietly and carefully to inquire into them, and I would recommend you to do so without delay.”

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Recollect a speech I once made you, which really appears as if I had had a presentiment of this accusation--a speech in which I begged you to bear in mind that, if at any time comments should be made on the intimate footing on which Mr. D’Almayne visited at this house, it was according to your expressed wish and desire that he did so, and on that account only did I tolerate it.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Recollect a speech I once made you, which really appears as if I had had a presentiment of this accusation--a speech in which I begged you to bear in mind that, if at any time comments should be made on the intimate footing on which Mr. D’Almayne visited at this house, it was according to your expressed wish and desire that he did so, and on that account only did I tolerate it.

push for something

From this reading My own opinion is, that the letter being written by (as the writer honestly enough confesses) an enemy of Mr. D’Almayne’s, he has raked up every accusation which scandal may have invented to blacken that gentleman’s character; still, as, if there is any truth in the charges, the knowledge of it would prove of great importance to you, it behoves you quietly and carefully to inquire into them, and I would recommend you to do so without delay.”

manifest or bring back

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people

From this reading My own opinion is, that the letter being written by (as the writer honestly enough confesses) an enemy of Mr. D’Almayne’s, he has raked up every accusation which scandal may have invented to blacken that gentleman’s character; still, as, if there is any truth in the charges, the knowledge of it would prove of great importance to you, it behoves you quietly and carefully to inquire into them, and I would recommend you to do so without delay.”

the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior

From this reading Kate’s perfect self-possession and coolness always produced great effect on Mr. Crane, and in the present instance they so thoroughly convinced him that his anonymous correspondent had accused his wife falsely, that without more ado he started for the city to investigate the truth of the other charges, leaving his better-half to strive against the uncomfortable conviction that unintentionally she had played the part of a hypocrite.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

having or showing or requiring special skill

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Recollect a speech I once made you, which really appears as if I had had a presentiment of this accusation--a speech in which I begged you to bear in mind that, if at any time comments should be made on the intimate footing on which Mr. D’Almayne visited at this house, it was according to your expressed wish and desire that he did so, and on that account only did I tolerate it.

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

From this reading Kate’s perfect self-possession and coolness always produced great effect on Mr. Crane, and in the present instance they so thoroughly convinced him that his anonymous correspondent had accused his wife falsely, that without more ado he started for the city to investigate the truth of the other charges, leaving his better-half to strive against the uncomfortable conviction that unintentionally she had played the part of a hypocrite.

not in physical motion

From this reading If, when you have thus considered the matter, you still feel dissatisfied, I advise you to use every endeavour to arrive at the truth.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

attempt by employing effort

From this reading Kate’s perfect self-possession and coolness always produced great effect on Mr. Crane, and in the present instance they so thoroughly convinced him that his anonymous correspondent had accused his wife falsely, that without more ado he started for the city to investigate the truth of the other charges, leaving his better-half to strive against the uncomfortable conviction that unintentionally she had played the part of a hypocrite.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

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

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading My own opinion is, that the letter being written by (as the writer honestly enough confesses) an enemy of Mr. D’Almayne’s, he has raked up every accusation which scandal may have invented to blacken that gentleman’s character; still, as, if there is any truth in the charges, the knowledge of it would prove of great importance to you, it behoves you quietly and carefully to inquire into them, and I would recommend you to do so without delay.”

in or at that place or location

From this reading My own opinion is, that the letter being written by (as the writer honestly enough confesses) an enemy of Mr. D’Almayne’s, he has raked up every accusation which scandal may have invented to blacken that gentleman’s character; still, as, if there is any truth in the charges, the knowledge of it would prove of great importance to you, it behoves you quietly and carefully to inquire into them, and I would recommend you to do so without delay.”

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

From this reading Kate’s perfect self-possession and coolness always produced great effect on Mr. Crane, and in the present instance they so thoroughly convinced him that his anonymous correspondent had accused his wife falsely, that without more ado he started for the city to investigate the truth of the other charges, leaving his better-half to strive against the uncomfortable conviction that unintentionally she had played the part of a hypocrite.

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

From this reading Recollect a speech I once made you, which really appears as if I had had a presentiment of this accusation--a speech in which I begged you to bear in mind that, if at any time comments should be made on the intimate footing on which Mr. D’Almayne visited at this house, it was according to your expressed wish and desire that he did so, and on that account only did I tolerate it.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Kate’s perfect self-possession and coolness always produced great effect on Mr. Crane, and in the present instance they so thoroughly convinced him that his anonymous correspondent had accused his wife falsely, that without more ado he started for the city to investigate the truth of the other charges, leaving his better-half to strive against the uncomfortable conviction that unintentionally she had played the part of a hypocrite.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading If, when you have thus considered the matter, you still feel dissatisfied, I advise you to use every endeavour to arrive at the truth.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Recollect a speech I once made you, which really appears as if I had had a presentiment of this accusation--a speech in which I begged you to bear in mind that, if at any time comments should be made on the intimate footing on which Mr. D’Almayne visited at this house, it was according to your expressed wish and desire that he did so, and on that account only did I tolerate it.

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

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading Recollect a speech I once made you, which really appears as if I had had a presentiment of this accusation--a speech in which I begged you to bear in mind that, if at any time comments should be made on the intimate footing on which Mr. D’Almayne visited at this house, it was according to your expressed wish and desire that he did so, and on that account only did I tolerate it.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading If, when you have thus considered the matter, you still feel dissatisfied, I advise you to use every endeavour to arrive at the truth.

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading Kate’s perfect self-possession and coolness always produced great effect on Mr. Crane, and in the present instance they so thoroughly convinced him that his anonymous correspondent had accused his wife falsely, that without more ado he started for the city to investigate the truth of the other charges, leaving his better-half to strive against the uncomfortable conviction that unintentionally she had played the part of a hypocrite.

without intention; in an unintentional manner

From this reading Kate’s perfect self-possession and coolness always produced great effect on Mr. Crane, and in the present instance they so thoroughly convinced him that his anonymous correspondent had accused his wife falsely, that without more ado he started for the city to investigate the truth of the other charges, leaving his better-half to strive against the uncomfortable conviction that unintentionally she had played the part of a hypocrite.

not admitting of pardon

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

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

From this reading My own opinion is, that the letter being written by (as the writer honestly enough confesses) an enemy of Mr. D’Almayne’s, he has raked up every accusation which scandal may have invented to blacken that gentleman’s character; still, as, if there is any truth in the charges, the knowledge of it would prove of great importance to you, it behoves you quietly and carefully to inquire into them, and I would recommend you to do so without delay.”

the act of using

From this reading If, when you have thus considered the matter, you still feel dissatisfied, I advise you to use every endeavour to arrive at the truth.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Recollect a speech I once made you, which really appears as if I had had a presentiment of this accusation--a speech in which I begged you to bear in mind that, if at any time comments should be made on the intimate footing on which Mr. D’Almayne visited at this house, it was according to your expressed wish and desire that he did so, and on that account only did I tolerate it.

nonexistent

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

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

From this reading Recollect a speech I once made you, which really appears as if I had had a presentiment of this accusation--a speech in which I begged you to bear in mind that, if at any time comments should be made on the intimate footing on which Mr. D’Almayne visited at this house, it was according to your expressed wish and desire that he did so, and on that account only did I tolerate it.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

at the time that

From this reading If, when you have thus considered the matter, you still feel dissatisfied, I advise you to use every endeavour to arrive at the truth.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

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

From this reading Recollect a speech I once made you, which really appears as if I had had a presentiment of this accusation--a speech in which I begged you to bear in mind that, if at any time comments should be made on the intimate footing on which Mr. D’Almayne visited at this house, it was according to your expressed wish and desire that he did so, and on that account only did I tolerate it.

which person or people

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Kate’s perfect self-possession and coolness always produced great effect on Mr. Crane, and in the present instance they so thoroughly convinced him that his anonymous correspondent had accused his wife falsely, that without more ado he started for the city to investigate the truth of the other charges, leaving his better-half to strive against the uncomfortable conviction that unintentionally she had played the part of a hypocrite.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Recollect a speech I once made you, which really appears as if I had had a presentiment of this accusation--a speech in which I begged you to bear in mind that, if at any time comments should be made on the intimate footing on which Mr. D’Almayne visited at this house, it was according to your expressed wish and desire that he did so, and on that account only did I tolerate it.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading My own opinion is, that the letter being written by (as the writer honestly enough confesses) an enemy of Mr. D’Almayne’s, he has raked up every accusation which scandal may have invented to blacken that gentleman’s character; still, as, if there is any truth in the charges, the knowledge of it would prove of great importance to you, it behoves you quietly and carefully to inquire into them, and I would recommend you to do so without delay.”

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

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

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

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading My own opinion is, that the letter being written by (as the writer honestly enough confesses) an enemy of Mr. D’Almayne’s, he has raked up every accusation which scandal may have invented to blacken that gentleman’s character; still, as, if there is any truth in the charges, the knowledge of it would prove of great importance to you, it behoves you quietly and carefully to inquire into them, and I would recommend you to do so without delay.”

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading My own opinion is, that the letter being written by (as the writer honestly enough confesses) an enemy of Mr. D’Almayne’s, he has raked up every accusation which scandal may have invented to blacken that gentleman’s character; still, as, if there is any truth in the charges, the knowledge of it would prove of great importance to you, it behoves you quietly and carefully to inquire into them, and I would recommend you to do so without delay.”

but in spite of that

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Those who are skilled to read that strange, yet easily to be penetrated mystery, a woman’s heart, will have at once decided how Kate Crane determined to act in regard to D’Almayne--he had saved her brother, and though he had offered her an unpardonable insult, she would not betray him, so she replied calmly--“I should on that point advise you as I did on the former one: reflect whether the accusation is likely to be true; whether you have observed any encouragement given by me to Mr. D’Almayne; whether, from what you know of my character, you imagine it likely that I should be so devoid of principle, so wanting in self-respect, as to accept Mr. D’Almayne’s or any other man’s attentions.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Recollect a speech I once made you, which really appears as if I had had a presentiment of this accusation--a speech in which I begged you to bear in mind that, if at any time comments should be made on the intimate footing on which Mr. D’Almayne visited at this house, it was according to your expressed wish and desire that he did so, and on that account only did I tolerate it.