absolutelyadverbUS /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The office hours, in the winter-time, began at nine o'clock.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading At eight o'clock, with Jack in attendance, she was seated at her desk, carefully examining the different objects that it contained.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nothing was missing; nothing had been moved out of its customary place.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The office hours, in the winter-time, began at nine o'clock.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
carefullyadverbUS /ˈkerfəli/
taking care or paying attention
From this reading At eight o'clock, with Jack in attendance, she was seated at her desk, carefully examining the different objects that it contained.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Under these circumstances, Mrs. Wagner had only to rise earlier than usual, to be sure of having the whole range of the offices entirely to herself.
containedadjectiveUS /kənˈteɪnd/
gotten under control
From this reading At eight o'clock, with Jack in attendance, she was seated at her desk, carefully examining the different objects that it contained.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading Nothing was missing; nothing had been moved out of its customary place.
desknounUS /desk/
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading At eight o'clock, with Jack in attendance, she was seated at her desk, carefully examining the different objects that it contained.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading At eight o'clock, with Jack in attendance, she was seated at her desk, carefully examining the different objects that it contained.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
earlieradverbUS /ˈɜːrliər/
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Under these circumstances, Mrs. Wagner had only to rise earlier than usual, to be sure of having the whole range of the offices entirely to herself.
eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/
being one more than seven
From this reading At eight o'clock, with Jack in attendance, she was seated at her desk, carefully examining the different objects that it contained.
employedadjectiveUS /emˈplɔɪd/
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Under these circumstances, Mrs. Wagner had only to rise earlier than usual, to be sure of having the whole range of the offices entirely to herself.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading At eight o'clock, with Jack in attendance, she was seated at her desk, carefully examining the different objects that it contained.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Under these circumstances, Mrs. Wagner had only to rise earlier than usual, to be sure of having the whole range of the offices entirely to herself.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Under these circumstances, Mrs. Wagner had only to rise earlier than usual, to be sure of having the whole range of the offices entirely to herself.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
head-clerk
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At eight o'clock, with Jack in attendance, she was seated at her desk, carefully examining the different objects that it contained.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Under these circumstances, Mrs. Wagner had only to rise earlier than usual, to be sure of having the whole range of the offices entirely to herself.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The office hours, in the winter-time, began at nine o'clock.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The office hours, in the winter-time, began at nine o'clock.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Nothing was missing; nothing had been moved out of its customary place.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading At eight o'clock, with Jack in attendance, she was seated at her desk, carefully examining the different objects that it contained.
Keller'snounUS /ˈkelərz/
possessive form of “keller” — United States lecturer and writer who was blind and deaf from the age of 19 months
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
likedadjectiveUS /laɪkt/
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
messengernounUS /ˈmesəndʒər/
a person who carries a message
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading Nothing was missing; nothing had been moved out of its customary place.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Nothing was missing; nothing had been moved out of its customary place.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Under these circumstances, Mrs. Wagner had only to rise earlier than usual, to be sure of having the whole range of the offices entirely to herself.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
ninenounUS /naɪn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading The office hours, in the winter-time, began at nine o'clock.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
NothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing was missing; nothing had been moved out of its customary place.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The office hours, in the winter-time, began at nine o'clock.
objectsnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekts/
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading At eight o'clock, with Jack in attendance, she was seated at her desk, carefully examining the different objects that it contained.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The office hours, in the winter-time, began at nine o'clock.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Under these circumstances, Mrs. Wagner had only to rise earlier than usual, to be sure of having the whole range of the offices entirely to herself.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Under these circumstances, Mrs. Wagner had only to rise earlier than usual, to be sure of having the whole range of the offices entirely to herself.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Nothing was missing; nothing had been moved out of its customary place.
personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Nothing was missing; nothing had been moved out of its customary place.
rangenounUS /reɪndʒ/
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Under these circumstances, Mrs. Wagner had only to rise earlier than usual, to be sure of having the whole range of the offices entirely to herself.
riseverbUS /raɪz/
move upward
From this reading Under these circumstances, Mrs. Wagner had only to rise earlier than usual, to be sure of having the whole range of the offices entirely to herself.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading At eight o'clock, with Jack in attendance, she was seated at her desk, carefully examining the different objects that it contained.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At eight o'clock, with Jack in attendance, she was seated at her desk, carefully examining the different objects that it contained.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
sleptverbUS /slept/
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Under these circumstances, Mrs. Wagner had only to rise earlier than usual, to be sure of having the whole range of the offices entirely to herself.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Under these circumstances, Mrs. Wagner had only to rise earlier than usual, to be sure of having the whole range of the offices entirely to herself.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The office hours, in the winter-time, began at nine o'clock.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Under these circumstances, Mrs. Wagner had only to rise earlier than usual, to be sure of having the whole range of the offices entirely to herself.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
trustnounUS /trʌst/
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under these circumstances, Mrs. Wagner had only to rise earlier than usual, to be sure of having the whole range of the offices entirely to herself.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Under these circumstances, Mrs. Wagner had only to rise earlier than usual, to be sure of having the whole range of the offices entirely to herself.
WagnernounUS /ˈwæɡnər/
Austrian architect and pioneer of modern architecture (1841-1918)
From this reading Under these circumstances, Mrs. Wagner had only to rise earlier than usual, to be sure of having the whole range of the offices entirely to herself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Under these circumstances, Mrs. Wagner had only to rise earlier than usual, to be sure of having the whole range of the offices entirely to herself.
winter-time
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The office hours, in the winter-time, began at nine o'clock.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
youngestadjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡəst/
superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading From the head-clerk to the messenger, not one of the persons employed slept in the house: it was Mr. Keller's wish that they should all be absolutely free to do what they liked with their leisure time in the evening: "I know that I can trust them, from the oldest to the youngest man in my service," he used to say; "and I like to show it."
