used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They had been spoken under the influence of an impulse which I could not account for, and did not care to examine too closely, but which I vaguely connected with my excursions into psychical research--a subject which I decided to avoid as far as possible in the future.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading They had been spoken under the influence of an impulse which I could not account for, and did not care to examine too closely, but which I vaguely connected with my excursions into psychical research--a subject which I decided to avoid as far as possible in the future.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Even the words which I had spoken into Mr. Otway’s ears as he slept had no longer any terrifying significance, though I had to admit that they were not susceptible of any satisfactory interpretation.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading On the panic-stricken state in which I had fled from Mr. Otway’s chambers I was now disposed to look back with faint amusement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They had been spoken under the influence of an impulse which I could not account for, and did not care to examine too closely, but which I vaguely connected with my excursions into psychical research--a subject which I decided to avoid as far as possible in the future.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They had been spoken under the influence of an impulse which I could not account for, and did not care to examine too closely, but which I vaguely connected with my excursions into psychical research--a subject which I decided to avoid as far as possible in the future.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Even the words which I had spoken into Mr. Otway’s ears as he slept had no longer any terrifying significance, though I had to admit that they were not susceptible of any satisfactory interpretation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Viewed by the cheerful light of the morning sun as it streamed in through my bedroom window, the phantoms of the previous night dwindled to mere scare-crows.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading They had been spoken under the influence of an impulse which I could not account for, and did not care to examine too closely, but which I vaguely connected with my excursions into psychical research--a subject which I decided to avoid as far as possible in the future.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As to Mr. Otway, if his account of his family was correct, it seemed quite probable that, sooner or later, he would make away with himself, though, seeing that he was now well past middle life, the propensity could hardly be as strong as he had represented it.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading On the panic-stricken state in which I had fled from Mr. Otway’s chambers I was now disposed to look back with faint amusement.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As to Mr. Otway, if his account of his family was correct, it seemed quite probable that, sooner or later, he would make away with himself, though, seeing that he was now well past middle life, the propensity could hardly be as strong as he had represented it.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading Viewed by the cheerful light of the morning sun as it streamed in through my bedroom window, the phantoms of the previous night dwindled to mere scare-crows.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They had been spoken under the influence of an impulse which I could not account for, and did not care to examine too closely, but which I vaguely connected with my excursions into psychical research--a subject which I decided to avoid as far as possible in the future.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They had been spoken under the influence of an impulse which I could not account for, and did not care to examine too closely, but which I vaguely connected with my excursions into psychical research--a subject which I decided to avoid as far as possible in the future.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Viewed by the cheerful light of the morning sun as it streamed in through my bedroom window, the phantoms of the previous night dwindled to mere scare-crows.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading They had been spoken under the influence of an impulse which I could not account for, and did not care to examine too closely, but which I vaguely connected with my excursions into psychical research--a subject which I decided to avoid as far as possible in the future.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading On the panic-stricken state in which I had fled from Mr. Otway’s chambers I was now disposed to look back with faint amusement.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Viewed by the cheerful light of the morning sun as it streamed in through my bedroom window, the phantoms of the previous night dwindled to mere scare-crows.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading They had been spoken under the influence of an impulse which I could not account for, and did not care to examine too closely, but which I vaguely connected with my excursions into psychical research--a subject which I decided to avoid as far as possible in the future.
being joined in close association
From this reading They had been spoken under the influence of an impulse which I could not account for, and did not care to examine too closely, but which I vaguely connected with my excursions into psychical research--a subject which I decided to avoid as far as possible in the future.
make right or correct
From this reading As to Mr. Otway, if his account of his family was correct, it seemed quite probable that, sooner or later, he would make away with himself, though, seeing that he was now well past middle life, the propensity could hardly be as strong as he had represented it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They had been spoken under the influence of an impulse which I could not account for, and did not care to examine too closely, but which I vaguely connected with my excursions into psychical research--a subject which I decided to avoid as far as possible in the future.
recognizable; marked
From this reading They had been spoken under the influence of an impulse which I could not account for, and did not care to examine too closely, but which I vaguely connected with my excursions into psychical research--a subject which I decided to avoid as far as possible in the future.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They had been spoken under the influence of an impulse which I could not account for, and did not care to examine too closely, but which I vaguely connected with my excursions into psychical research--a subject which I decided to avoid as far as possible in the future.
having made preparations
From this reading On the panic-stricken state in which I had fled from Mr. Otway’s chambers I was now disposed to look back with faint amusement.
dwindledverbUS /ˈdwɪndəld/
past form of “dwindle” — become smaller or lose substance
From this reading Viewed by the cheerful light of the morning sun as it streamed in through my bedroom window, the phantoms of the previous night dwindled to mere scare-crows.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Even the words which I had spoken into Mr. Otway’s ears as he slept had no longer any terrifying significance, though I had to admit that they were not susceptible of any satisfactory interpretation.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the words which I had spoken into Mr. Otway’s ears as he slept had no longer any terrifying significance, though I had to admit that they were not susceptible of any satisfactory interpretation.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading They had been spoken under the influence of an impulse which I could not account for, and did not care to examine too closely, but which I vaguely connected with my excursions into psychical research--a subject which I decided to avoid as far as possible in the future.
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading They had been spoken under the influence of an impulse which I could not account for, and did not care to examine too closely, but which I vaguely connected with my excursions into psychical research--a subject which I decided to avoid as far as possible in the future.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading On the panic-stricken state in which I had fled from Mr. Otway’s chambers I was now disposed to look back with faint amusement.
a social unit living together
From this reading As to Mr. Otway, if his account of his family was correct, it seemed quite probable that, sooner or later, he would make away with himself, though, seeing that he was now well past middle life, the propensity could hardly be as strong as he had represented it.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading They had been spoken under the influence of an impulse which I could not account for, and did not care to examine too closely, but which I vaguely connected with my excursions into psychical research--a subject which I decided to avoid as far as possible in the future.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading On the panic-stricken state in which I had fled from Mr. Otway’s chambers I was now disposed to look back with faint amusement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They had been spoken under the influence of an impulse which I could not account for, and did not care to examine too closely, but which I vaguely connected with my excursions into psychical research--a subject which I decided to avoid as far as possible in the future.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the panic-stricken state in which I had fled from Mr. Otway’s chambers I was now disposed to look back with faint amusement.
yet to be or coming
From this reading They had been spoken under the influence of an impulse which I could not account for, and did not care to examine too closely, but which I vaguely connected with my excursions into psychical research--a subject which I decided to avoid as far as possible in the future.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the panic-stricken state in which I had fled from Mr. Otway’s chambers I was now disposed to look back with faint amusement.
only a very short time before
From this reading As to Mr. Otway, if his account of his family was correct, it seemed quite probable that, sooner or later, he would make away with himself, though, seeing that he was now well past middle life, the propensity could hardly be as strong as he had represented it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even the words which I had spoken into Mr. Otway’s ears as he slept had no longer any terrifying significance, though I had to admit that they were not susceptible of any satisfactory interpretation.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As to Mr. Otway, if his account of his family was correct, it seemed quite probable that, sooner or later, he would make away with himself, though, seeing that he was now well past middle life, the propensity could hardly be as strong as he had represented it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As to Mr. Otway, if his account of his family was correct, it seemed quite probable that, sooner or later, he would make away with himself, though, seeing that he was now well past middle life, the propensity could hardly be as strong as he had represented it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading On the panic-stricken state in which I had fled from Mr. Otway’s chambers I was now disposed to look back with faint amusement.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As to Mr. Otway, if his account of his family was correct, it seemed quite probable that, sooner or later, he would make away with himself, though, seeing that he was now well past middle life, the propensity could hardly be as strong as he had represented it.
an instinctive motive
From this reading They had been spoken under the influence of an impulse which I could not account for, and did not care to examine too closely, but which I vaguely connected with my excursions into psychical research--a subject which I decided to avoid as far as possible in the future.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Viewed by the cheerful light of the morning sun as it streamed in through my bedroom window, the phantoms of the previous night dwindled to mere scare-crows.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading They had been spoken under the influence of an impulse which I could not account for, and did not care to examine too closely, but which I vaguely connected with my excursions into psychical research--a subject which I decided to avoid as far as possible in the future.
interpretationnounUS /ˌɪntɜːrprɪˈteɪʃən/
a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
From this reading Even the words which I had spoken into Mr. Otway’s ears as he slept had no longer any terrifying significance, though I had to admit that they were not susceptible of any satisfactory interpretation.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Even the words which I had spoken into Mr. Otway’s ears as he slept had no longer any terrifying significance, though I had to admit that they were not susceptible of any satisfactory interpretation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Viewed by the cheerful light of the morning sun as it streamed in through my bedroom window, the phantoms of the previous night dwindled to mere scare-crows.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading As to Mr. Otway, if his account of his family was correct, it seemed quite probable that, sooner or later, he would make away with himself, though, seeing that he was now well past middle life, the propensity could hardly be as strong as he had represented it.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading As to Mr. Otway, if his account of his family was correct, it seemed quite probable that, sooner or later, he would make away with himself, though, seeing that he was now well past middle life, the propensity could hardly be as strong as he had represented it.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Viewed by the cheerful light of the morning sun as it streamed in through my bedroom window, the phantoms of the previous night dwindled to mere scare-crows.
for more time
From this reading Even the words which I had spoken into Mr. Otway’s ears as he slept had no longer any terrifying significance, though I had to admit that they were not susceptible of any satisfactory interpretation.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading On the panic-stricken state in which I had fled from Mr. Otway’s chambers I was now disposed to look back with faint amusement.
engage in
From this reading As to Mr. Otway, if his account of his family was correct, it seemed quite probable that, sooner or later, he would make away with himself, though, seeing that he was now well past middle life, the propensity could hardly be as strong as he had represented it.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Viewed by the cheerful light of the morning sun as it streamed in through my bedroom window, the phantoms of the previous night dwindled to mere scare-crows.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading As to Mr. Otway, if his account of his family was correct, it seemed quite probable that, sooner or later, he would make away with himself, though, seeing that he was now well past middle life, the propensity could hardly be as strong as he had represented it.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Viewed by the cheerful light of the morning sun as it streamed in through my bedroom window, the phantoms of the previous night dwindled to mere scare-crows.
a form of address for a man
From this reading On the panic-stricken state in which I had fled from Mr. Otway’s chambers I was now disposed to look back with faint amusement.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Viewed by the cheerful light of the morning sun as it streamed in through my bedroom window, the phantoms of the previous night dwindled to mere scare-crows.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Viewed by the cheerful light of the morning sun as it streamed in through my bedroom window, the phantoms of the previous night dwindled to mere scare-crows.
not any; not one
From this reading Even the words which I had spoken into Mr. Otway’s ears as he slept had no longer any terrifying significance, though I had to admit that they were not susceptible of any satisfactory interpretation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even the words which I had spoken into Mr. Otway’s ears as he slept had no longer any terrifying significance, though I had to admit that they were not susceptible of any satisfactory interpretation.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading On the panic-stricken state in which I had fled from Mr. Otway’s chambers I was now disposed to look back with faint amusement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Viewed by the cheerful light of the morning sun as it streamed in through my bedroom window, the phantoms of the previous night dwindled to mere scare-crows.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the panic-stricken state in which I had fled from Mr. Otway’s chambers I was now disposed to look back with faint amusement.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As to Mr. Otway, if his account of his family was correct, it seemed quite probable that, sooner or later, he would make away with himself, though, seeing that he was now well past middle life, the propensity could hardly be as strong as he had represented it.
Otway
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From this reading As to Mr. Otway, if his account of his family was correct, it seemed quite probable that, sooner or later, he would make away with himself, though, seeing that he was now well past middle life, the propensity could hardly be as strong as he had represented it.
Otway's
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From this reading On the panic-stricken state in which I had fled from Mr. Otway’s chambers I was now disposed to look back with faint amusement.
panic-strickenadjective
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading On the panic-stricken state in which I had fled from Mr. Otway’s chambers I was now disposed to look back with faint amusement.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading As to Mr. Otway, if his account of his family was correct, it seemed quite probable that, sooner or later, he would make away with himself, though, seeing that he was now well past middle life, the propensity could hardly be as strong as he had represented it.
phantomsnounUS /ˈfæntəmz/
plural of “phantom” — a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading Viewed by the cheerful light of the morning sun as it streamed in through my bedroom window, the phantoms of the previous night dwindled to mere scare-crows.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading They had been spoken under the influence of an impulse which I could not account for, and did not care to examine too closely, but which I vaguely connected with my excursions into psychical research--a subject which I decided to avoid as far as possible in the future.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Viewed by the cheerful light of the morning sun as it streamed in through my bedroom window, the phantoms of the previous night dwindled to mere scare-crows.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading As to Mr. Otway, if his account of his family was correct, it seemed quite probable that, sooner or later, he would make away with himself, though, seeing that he was now well past middle life, the propensity could hardly be as strong as he had represented it.
propensitynounUS /prəˈpensɪti/
an inclination to do something
From this reading As to Mr. Otway, if his account of his family was correct, it seemed quite probable that, sooner or later, he would make away with himself, though, seeing that he was now well past middle life, the propensity could hardly be as strong as he had represented it.
psychicaladjectiveUS /ˈsaɪkɪkəl/
affecting or influenced by the human mind
From this reading They had been spoken under the influence of an impulse which I could not account for, and did not care to examine too closely, but which I vaguely connected with my excursions into psychical research--a subject which I decided to avoid as far as possible in the future.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading As to Mr. Otway, if his account of his family was correct, it seemed quite probable that, sooner or later, he would make away with himself, though, seeing that he was now well past middle life, the propensity could hardly be as strong as he had represented it.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading As to Mr. Otway, if his account of his family was correct, it seemed quite probable that, sooner or later, he would make away with himself, though, seeing that he was now well past middle life, the propensity could hardly be as strong as he had represented it.
researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading They had been spoken under the influence of an impulse which I could not account for, and did not care to examine too closely, but which I vaguely connected with my excursions into psychical research--a subject which I decided to avoid as far as possible in the future.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading Even the words which I had spoken into Mr. Otway’s ears as he slept had no longer any terrifying significance, though I had to admit that they were not susceptible of any satisfactory interpretation.
scare-crows
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From this reading Viewed by the cheerful light of the morning sun as it streamed in through my bedroom window, the phantoms of the previous night dwindled to mere scare-crows.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading As to Mr. Otway, if his account of his family was correct, it seemed quite probable that, sooner or later, he would make away with himself, though, seeing that he was now well past middle life, the propensity could hardly be as strong as he had represented it.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As to Mr. Otway, if his account of his family was correct, it seemed quite probable that, sooner or later, he would make away with himself, though, seeing that he was now well past middle life, the propensity could hardly be as strong as he had represented it.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading Even the words which I had spoken into Mr. Otway’s ears as he slept had no longer any terrifying significance, though I had to admit that they were not susceptible of any satisfactory interpretation.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Even the words which I had spoken into Mr. Otway’s ears as he slept had no longer any terrifying significance, though I had to admit that they were not susceptible of any satisfactory interpretation.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading As to Mr. Otway, if his account of his family was correct, it seemed quite probable that, sooner or later, he would make away with himself, though, seeing that he was now well past middle life, the propensity could hardly be as strong as he had represented it.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Even the words which I had spoken into Mr. Otway’s ears as he slept had no longer any terrifying significance, though I had to admit that they were not susceptible of any satisfactory interpretation.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading On the panic-stricken state in which I had fled from Mr. Otway’s chambers I was now disposed to look back with faint amusement.
streamedverbUS /striːmd/
past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind
From this reading Viewed by the cheerful light of the morning sun as it streamed in through my bedroom window, the phantoms of the previous night dwindled to mere scare-crows.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading As to Mr. Otway, if his account of his family was correct, it seemed quite probable that, sooner or later, he would make away with himself, though, seeing that he was now well past middle life, the propensity could hardly be as strong as he had represented it.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading They had been spoken under the influence of an impulse which I could not account for, and did not care to examine too closely, but which I vaguely connected with my excursions into psychical research--a subject which I decided to avoid as far as possible in the future.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Viewed by the cheerful light of the morning sun as it streamed in through my bedroom window, the phantoms of the previous night dwindled to mere scare-crows.
susceptibleadjectiveUS /səˈseptəbəl/
(often followed by “of” or “to”) yielding readily to or capable of
From this reading Even the words which I had spoken into Mr. Otway’s ears as he slept had no longer any terrifying significance, though I had to admit that they were not susceptible of any satisfactory interpretation.
terrifyingadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪɪŋ/
causing extreme terror
From this reading Even the words which I had spoken into Mr. Otway’s ears as he slept had no longer any terrifying significance, though I had to admit that they were not susceptible of any satisfactory interpretation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Even the words which I had spoken into Mr. Otway’s ears as he slept had no longer any terrifying significance, though I had to admit that they were not susceptible of any satisfactory interpretation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Viewed by the cheerful light of the morning sun as it streamed in through my bedroom window, the phantoms of the previous night dwindled to mere scare-crows.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even the words which I had spoken into Mr. Otway’s ears as he slept had no longer any terrifying significance, though I had to admit that they were not susceptible of any satisfactory interpretation.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Even the words which I had spoken into Mr. Otway’s ears as he slept had no longer any terrifying significance, though I had to admit that they were not susceptible of any satisfactory interpretation.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Viewed by the cheerful light of the morning sun as it streamed in through my bedroom window, the phantoms of the previous night dwindled to mere scare-crows.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Viewed by the cheerful light of the morning sun as it streamed in through my bedroom window, the phantoms of the previous night dwindled to mere scare-crows.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They had been spoken under the influence of an impulse which I could not account for, and did not care to examine too closely, but which I vaguely connected with my excursions into psychical research--a subject which I decided to avoid as far as possible in the future.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading They had been spoken under the influence of an impulse which I could not account for, and did not care to examine too closely, but which I vaguely connected with my excursions into psychical research--a subject which I decided to avoid as far as possible in the future.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading They had been spoken under the influence of an impulse which I could not account for, and did not care to examine too closely, but which I vaguely connected with my excursions into psychical research--a subject which I decided to avoid as far as possible in the future.
ViewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading Viewed by the cheerful light of the morning sun as it streamed in through my bedroom window, the phantoms of the previous night dwindled to mere scare-crows.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the panic-stricken state in which I had fled from Mr. Otway’s chambers I was now disposed to look back with faint amusement.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading As to Mr. Otway, if his account of his family was correct, it seemed quite probable that, sooner or later, he would make away with himself, though, seeing that he was now well past middle life, the propensity could hardly be as strong as he had represented it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Even the words which I had spoken into Mr. Otway’s ears as he slept had no longer any terrifying significance, though I had to admit that they were not susceptible of any satisfactory interpretation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the panic-stricken state in which I had fled from Mr. Otway’s chambers I was now disposed to look back with faint amusement.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Viewed by the cheerful light of the morning sun as it streamed in through my bedroom window, the phantoms of the previous night dwindled to mere scare-crows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the panic-stricken state in which I had fled from Mr. Otway’s chambers I was now disposed to look back with faint amusement.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Even the words which I had spoken into Mr. Otway’s ears as he slept had no longer any terrifying significance, though I had to admit that they were not susceptible of any satisfactory interpretation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As to Mr. Otway, if his account of his family was correct, it seemed quite probable that, sooner or later, he would make away with himself, though, seeing that he was now well past middle life, the propensity could hardly be as strong as he had represented it.
