Chapter IX · A Terrible Suspicion

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

From this reading Eight o'clock in the evening by the remarkably incorrect clock on the mantelpiece, eight-thirty by Mr. Fanks' watch, which was never wrong, and that gentleman was seated in a private room of the "Foundryman Hotel" waiting the arrival of Roger Axton.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He was much disturbed about his old schoolfellow, as everything now seemed to point to Axton as a possible murderer--the conversation at Jarlchester, the evidence of Dr. Japix, the delicately insinuated suspicions of Judas--it seemed as though no doubt could exist but that Roger Axton was the person responsible for the death of Sebastian Melstane.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading In spite, however, of all this circumstantial evidence, the detective hoped against hope, and resolved within his own honest heart not to believe Roger guilty until he had heard his explanation of the affair.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading In spite, however, of all this circumstantial evidence, the detective hoped against hope, and resolved within his own honest heart not to believe Roger guilty until he had heard his explanation of the affair.

(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 In spite, however, of all this circumstantial evidence, the detective hoped against hope, and resolved within his own honest heart not to believe Roger guilty until he had heard his explanation of the affair.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading He knew well that circumstantial evidence was not always to be depended upon, and Axton's prompt arrival in answer to his letter had inspired him with the belief that the young man must be innocent, otherwise he would hardly dare to place himself in a position of such peril.

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

From this reading Eight o'clock in the evening by the remarkably incorrect clock on the mantelpiece, eight-thirty by Mr. Fanks' watch, which was never wrong, and that gentleman was seated in a private room of the "Foundryman Hotel" waiting the arrival of Roger Axton.

react verbally

From this reading He knew well that circumstantial evidence was not always to be depended upon, and Axton's prompt arrival in answer to his letter had inspired him with the belief that the young man must be innocent, otherwise he would hardly dare to place himself in a position of such peril.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading The "Foundryman" was not a first-class hotel, nor was the private room a first-class apartment, but it was comfortable enough, and Mr. Fanks was too much worried in his own mind to pay much attention to his personal wants.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Eight o'clock in the evening by the remarkably incorrect clock on the mantelpiece, eight-thirty by Mr. Fanks' watch, which was never wrong, and that gentleman was seated in a private room of the "Foundryman Hotel" waiting the arrival of Roger Axton.

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

From this reading He was much disturbed about his old schoolfellow, as everything now seemed to point to Axton as a possible murderer--the conversation at Jarlchester, the evidence of Dr. Japix, the delicately insinuated suspicions of Judas--it seemed as though no doubt could exist but that Roger Axton was the person responsible for the death of Sebastian Melstane.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was much disturbed about his old schoolfellow, as everything now seemed to point to Axton as a possible murderer--the conversation at Jarlchester, the evidence of Dr. Japix, the delicately insinuated suspicions of Judas--it seemed as though no doubt could exist but that Roger Axton was the person responsible for the death of Sebastian Melstane.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The "Foundryman" was not a first-class hotel, nor was the private room a first-class apartment, but it was comfortable enough, and Mr. Fanks was too much worried in his own mind to pay much attention to his personal wants.

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From this reading Eight o'clock in the evening by the remarkably incorrect clock on the mantelpiece, eight-thirty by Mr. Fanks' watch, which was never wrong, and that gentleman was seated in a private room of the "Foundryman Hotel" waiting the arrival of Roger Axton.

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From this reading He knew well that circumstantial evidence was not always to be depended upon, and Axton's prompt arrival in answer to his letter had inspired him with the belief that the young man must be innocent, otherwise he would hardly dare to place himself in a position of such peril.

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

From this reading He knew well that circumstantial evidence was not always to be depended upon, and Axton's prompt arrival in answer to his letter had inspired him with the belief that the young man must be innocent, otherwise he would hardly dare to place himself in a position of such peril.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading He knew well that circumstantial evidence was not always to be depended upon, and Axton's prompt arrival in answer to his letter had inspired him with the belief that the young man must be innocent, otherwise he would hardly dare to place himself in a position of such peril.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading In spite, however, of all this circumstantial evidence, the detective hoped against hope, and resolved within his own honest heart not to believe Roger guilty until he had heard his explanation of the affair.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The "Foundryman" was not a first-class hotel, nor was the private room a first-class apartment, but it was comfortable enough, and Mr. Fanks was too much worried in his own mind to pay much attention to his personal wants.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Eight o'clock in the evening by the remarkably incorrect clock on the mantelpiece, eight-thirty by Mr. Fanks' watch, which was never wrong, and that gentleman was seated in a private room of the "Foundryman Hotel" waiting the arrival of Roger Axton.

fully detailed and specific about particulars

From this reading In spite, however, of all this circumstantial evidence, the detective hoped against hope, and resolved within his own honest heart not to believe Roger guilty until he had heard his explanation of the affair.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading Eight o'clock in the evening by the remarkably incorrect clock on the mantelpiece, eight-thirty by Mr. Fanks' watch, which was never wrong, and that gentleman was seated in a private room of the "Foundryman Hotel" waiting the arrival of Roger Axton.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading The "Foundryman" was not a first-class hotel, nor was the private room a first-class apartment, but it was comfortable enough, and Mr. Fanks was too much worried in his own mind to pay much attention to his personal wants.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading He was much disturbed about his old schoolfellow, as everything now seemed to point to Axton as a possible murderer--the conversation at Jarlchester, the evidence of Dr. Japix, the delicately insinuated suspicions of Judas--it seemed as though no doubt could exist but that Roger Axton was the person responsible for the death of Sebastian Melstane.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He was much disturbed about his old schoolfellow, as everything now seemed to point to Axton as a possible murderer--the conversation at Jarlchester, the evidence of Dr. Japix, the delicately insinuated suspicions of Judas--it seemed as though no doubt could exist but that Roger Axton was the person responsible for the death of Sebastian Melstane.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading He knew well that circumstantial evidence was not always to be depended upon, and Axton's prompt arrival in answer to his letter had inspired him with the belief that the young man must be innocent, otherwise he would hardly dare to place himself in a position of such peril.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading He was much disturbed about his old schoolfellow, as everything now seemed to point to Axton as a possible murderer--the conversation at Jarlchester, the evidence of Dr. Japix, the delicately insinuated suspicions of Judas--it seemed as though no doubt could exist but that Roger Axton was the person responsible for the death of Sebastian Melstane.

in a delicate manner

From this reading He was much disturbed about his old schoolfellow, as everything now seemed to point to Axton as a possible murderer--the conversation at Jarlchester, the evidence of Dr. Japix, the delicately insinuated suspicions of Judas--it seemed as though no doubt could exist but that Roger Axton was the person responsible for the death of Sebastian Melstane.

past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading He knew well that circumstantial evidence was not always to be depended upon, and Axton's prompt arrival in answer to his letter had inspired him with the belief that the young man must be innocent, otherwise he would hardly dare to place himself in a position of such peril.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading In spite, however, of all this circumstantial evidence, the detective hoped against hope, and resolved within his own honest heart not to believe Roger guilty until he had heard his explanation of the affair.

having the place or position changed

From this reading He was much disturbed about his old schoolfellow, as everything now seemed to point to Axton as a possible murderer--the conversation at Jarlchester, the evidence of Dr. Japix, the delicately insinuated suspicions of Judas--it seemed as though no doubt could exist but that Roger Axton was the person responsible for the death of Sebastian Melstane.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading He was much disturbed about his old schoolfellow, as everything now seemed to point to Axton as a possible murderer--the conversation at Jarlchester, the evidence of Dr. Japix, the delicately insinuated suspicions of Judas--it seemed as though no doubt could exist but that Roger Axton was the person responsible for the death of Sebastian Melstane.

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From this reading He was much disturbed about his old schoolfellow, as everything now seemed to point to Axton as a possible murderer--the conversation at Jarlchester, the evidence of Dr. Japix, the delicately insinuated suspicions of Judas--it seemed as though no doubt could exist but that Roger Axton was the person responsible for the death of Sebastian Melstane.

being one more than seven

From this reading Eight o'clock in the evening by the remarkably incorrect clock on the mantelpiece, eight-thirty by Mr. Fanks' watch, which was never wrong, and that gentleman was seated in a private room of the "Foundryman Hotel" waiting the arrival of Roger Axton.

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From this reading Eight o'clock in the evening by the remarkably incorrect clock on the mantelpiece, eight-thirty by Mr. Fanks' watch, which was never wrong, and that gentleman was seated in a private room of the "Foundryman Hotel" waiting the arrival of Roger Axton.

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

From this reading The "Foundryman" was not a first-class hotel, nor was the private room a first-class apartment, but it was comfortable enough, and Mr. Fanks was too much worried in his own mind to pay much attention to his personal wants.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Eight o'clock in the evening by the remarkably incorrect clock on the mantelpiece, eight-thirty by Mr. Fanks' watch, which was never wrong, and that gentleman was seated in a private room of the "Foundryman Hotel" waiting the arrival of Roger Axton.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading He was much disturbed about his old schoolfellow, as everything now seemed to point to Axton as a possible murderer--the conversation at Jarlchester, the evidence of Dr. Japix, the delicately insinuated suspicions of Judas--it seemed as though no doubt could exist but that Roger Axton was the person responsible for the death of Sebastian Melstane.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading He was much disturbed about his old schoolfellow, as everything now seemed to point to Axton as a possible murderer--the conversation at Jarlchester, the evidence of Dr. Japix, the delicately insinuated suspicions of Judas--it seemed as though no doubt could exist but that Roger Axton was the person responsible for the death of Sebastian Melstane.

have an existence, be extant

From this reading He was much disturbed about his old schoolfellow, as everything now seemed to point to Axton as a possible murderer--the conversation at Jarlchester, the evidence of Dr. Japix, the delicately insinuated suspicions of Judas--it seemed as though no doubt could exist but that Roger Axton was the person responsible for the death of Sebastian Melstane.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading In spite, however, of all this circumstantial evidence, the detective hoped against hope, and resolved within his own honest heart not to believe Roger guilty until he had heard his explanation of the affair.

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From this reading Eight o'clock in the evening by the remarkably incorrect clock on the mantelpiece, eight-thirty by Mr. Fanks' watch, which was never wrong, and that gentleman was seated in a private room of the "Foundryman Hotel" waiting the arrival of Roger Axton.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading The "Foundryman" was not a first-class hotel, nor was the private room a first-class apartment, but it was comfortable enough, and Mr. Fanks was too much worried in his own mind to pay much attention to his personal wants.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was much disturbed about his old schoolfellow, as everything now seemed to point to Axton as a possible murderer--the conversation at Jarlchester, the evidence of Dr. Japix, the delicately insinuated suspicions of Judas--it seemed as though no doubt could exist but that Roger Axton was the person responsible for the death of Sebastian Melstane.

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From this reading Eight o'clock in the evening by the remarkably incorrect clock on the mantelpiece, eight-thirty by Mr. Fanks' watch, which was never wrong, and that gentleman was seated in a private room of the "Foundryman Hotel" waiting the arrival of Roger Axton.

a man of refinement

From this reading Eight o'clock in the evening by the remarkably incorrect clock on the mantelpiece, eight-thirty by Mr. Fanks' watch, which was never wrong, and that gentleman was seated in a private room of the "Foundryman Hotel" waiting the arrival of Roger Axton.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading In spite, however, of all this circumstantial evidence, the detective hoped against hope, and resolved within his own honest heart not to believe Roger guilty until he had heard his explanation of the affair.

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

From this reading In spite, however, of all this circumstantial evidence, the detective hoped against hope, and resolved within his own honest heart not to believe Roger guilty until he had heard his explanation of the affair.

only a very short time before

From this reading He knew well that circumstantial evidence was not always to be depended upon, and Axton's prompt arrival in answer to his letter had inspired him with the belief that the young man must be innocent, otherwise he would hardly dare to place himself in a position of such peril.

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

From this reading He was much disturbed about his old schoolfellow, as everything now seemed to point to Axton as a possible murderer--the conversation at Jarlchester, the evidence of Dr. Japix, the delicately insinuated suspicions of Judas--it seemed as though no doubt could exist but that Roger Axton was the person responsible for the death of Sebastian Melstane.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading In spite, however, of all this circumstantial evidence, the detective hoped against hope, and resolved within his own honest heart not to believe Roger guilty until he had heard his explanation of the affair.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading In spite, however, of all this circumstantial evidence, the detective hoped against hope, and resolved within his own honest heart not to believe Roger guilty until he had heard his explanation of the affair.

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

From this reading He knew well that circumstantial evidence was not always to be depended upon, and Axton's prompt arrival in answer to his letter had inspired him with the belief that the young man must be innocent, otherwise he would hardly dare to place himself in a position of such peril.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He knew well that circumstantial evidence was not always to be depended upon, and Axton's prompt arrival in answer to his letter had inspired him with the belief that the young man must be innocent, otherwise he would hardly dare to place himself in a position of such peril.

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

From this reading The "Foundryman" was not a first-class hotel, nor was the private room a first-class apartment, but it was comfortable enough, and Mr. Fanks was too much worried in his own mind to pay much attention to his personal wants.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading In spite, however, of all this circumstantial evidence, the detective hoped against hope, and resolved within his own honest heart not to believe Roger guilty until he had heard his explanation of the affair.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading In spite, however, of all this circumstantial evidence, the detective hoped against hope, and resolved within his own honest heart not to believe Roger guilty until he had heard his explanation of the affair.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading In spite, however, of all this circumstantial evidence, the detective hoped against hope, and resolved within his own honest heart not to believe Roger guilty until he had heard his explanation of the affair.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Eight o'clock in the evening by the remarkably incorrect clock on the mantelpiece, eight-thirty by Mr. Fanks' watch, which was never wrong, and that gentleman was seated in a private room of the "Foundryman Hotel" waiting the arrival of Roger Axton.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading In spite, however, of all this circumstantial evidence, the detective hoped against hope, and resolved within his own honest heart not to believe Roger guilty until he had heard his explanation of the affair.

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

From this reading Eight o'clock in the evening by the remarkably incorrect clock on the mantelpiece, eight-thirty by Mr. Fanks' watch, which was never wrong, and that gentleman was seated in a private room of the "Foundryman Hotel" waiting the arrival of Roger Axton.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading Eight o'clock in the evening by the remarkably incorrect clock on the mantelpiece, eight-thirty by Mr. Fanks' watch, which was never wrong, and that gentleman was seated in a private room of the "Foundryman Hotel" waiting the arrival of Roger Axton.

free from evil or guilt

From this reading He knew well that circumstantial evidence was not always to be depended upon, and Axton's prompt arrival in answer to his letter had inspired him with the belief that the young man must be innocent, otherwise he would hardly dare to place himself in a position of such peril.

past form of “insinuate” — introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner

From this reading He was much disturbed about his old schoolfellow, as everything now seemed to point to Axton as a possible murderer--the conversation at Jarlchester, the evidence of Dr. Japix, the delicately insinuated suspicions of Judas--it seemed as though no doubt could exist but that Roger Axton was the person responsible for the death of Sebastian Melstane.

being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods

From this reading He knew well that circumstantial evidence was not always to be depended upon, and Axton's prompt arrival in answer to his letter had inspired him with the belief that the young man must be innocent, otherwise he would hardly dare to place himself in a position of such peril.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The "Foundryman" was not a first-class hotel, nor was the private room a first-class apartment, but it was comfortable enough, and Mr. Fanks was too much worried in his own mind to pay much attention to his personal wants.

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From this reading He was much disturbed about his old schoolfellow, as everything now seemed to point to Axton as a possible murderer--the conversation at Jarlchester, the evidence of Dr. Japix, the delicately insinuated suspicions of Judas--it seemed as though no doubt could exist but that Roger Axton was the person responsible for the death of Sebastian Melstane.

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From this reading He was much disturbed about his old schoolfellow, as everything now seemed to point to Axton as a possible murderer--the conversation at Jarlchester, the evidence of Dr. Japix, the delicately insinuated suspicions of Judas--it seemed as though no doubt could exist but that Roger Axton was the person responsible for the death of Sebastian Melstane.

(New Testament) supposed brother of St. James; one of the Apostles who is invoked in prayer when a situation seems hopeless

From this reading He was much disturbed about his old schoolfellow, as everything now seemed to point to Axton as a possible murderer--the conversation at Jarlchester, the evidence of Dr. Japix, the delicately insinuated suspicions of Judas--it seemed as though no doubt could exist but that Roger Axton was the person responsible for the death of Sebastian Melstane.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He knew well that circumstantial evidence was not always to be depended upon, and Axton's prompt arrival in answer to his letter had inspired him with the belief that the young man must be innocent, otherwise he would hardly dare to place himself in a position of such peril.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading He knew well that circumstantial evidence was not always to be depended upon, and Axton's prompt arrival in answer to his letter had inspired him with the belief that the young man must be innocent, otherwise he would hardly dare to place himself in a position of such peril.

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

From this reading He knew well that circumstantial evidence was not always to be depended upon, and Axton's prompt arrival in answer to his letter had inspired him with the belief that the young man must be innocent, otherwise he would hardly dare to place himself in a position of such peril.

shelf that projects from wall above fireplace

From this reading Eight o'clock in the evening by the remarkably incorrect clock on the mantelpiece, eight-thirty by Mr. Fanks' watch, which was never wrong, and that gentleman was seated in a private room of the "Foundryman Hotel" waiting the arrival of Roger Axton.

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From this reading He was much disturbed about his old schoolfellow, as everything now seemed to point to Axton as a possible murderer--the conversation at Jarlchester, the evidence of Dr. Japix, the delicately insinuated suspicions of Judas--it seemed as though no doubt could exist but that Roger Axton was the person responsible for the death of Sebastian Melstane.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The "Foundryman" was not a first-class hotel, nor was the private room a first-class apartment, but it was comfortable enough, and Mr. Fanks was too much worried in his own mind to pay much attention to his personal wants.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Eight o'clock in the evening by the remarkably incorrect clock on the mantelpiece, eight-thirty by Mr. Fanks' watch, which was never wrong, and that gentleman was seated in a private room of the "Foundryman Hotel" waiting the arrival of Roger Axton.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The "Foundryman" was not a first-class hotel, nor was the private room a first-class apartment, but it was comfortable enough, and Mr. Fanks was too much worried in his own mind to pay much attention to his personal wants.

a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)

From this reading He was much disturbed about his old schoolfellow, as everything now seemed to point to Axton as a possible murderer--the conversation at Jarlchester, the evidence of Dr. Japix, the delicately insinuated suspicions of Judas--it seemed as though no doubt could exist but that Roger Axton was the person responsible for the death of Sebastian Melstane.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading He knew well that circumstantial evidence was not always to be depended upon, and Axton's prompt arrival in answer to his letter had inspired him with the belief that the young man must be innocent, otherwise he would hardly dare to place himself in a position of such peril.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Eight o'clock in the evening by the remarkably incorrect clock on the mantelpiece, eight-thirty by Mr. Fanks' watch, which was never wrong, and that gentleman was seated in a private room of the "Foundryman Hotel" waiting the arrival of Roger Axton.

not any; not one

From this reading He was much disturbed about his old schoolfellow, as everything now seemed to point to Axton as a possible murderer--the conversation at Jarlchester, the evidence of Dr. Japix, the delicately insinuated suspicions of Judas--it seemed as though no doubt could exist but that Roger Axton was the person responsible for the death of Sebastian Melstane.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading The "Foundryman" was not a first-class hotel, nor was the private room a first-class apartment, but it was comfortable enough, and Mr. Fanks was too much worried in his own mind to pay much attention to his personal wants.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The "Foundryman" was not a first-class hotel, nor was the private room a first-class apartment, but it was comfortable enough, and Mr. Fanks was too much worried in his own mind to pay much attention to his personal wants.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He was much disturbed about his old schoolfellow, as everything now seemed to point to Axton as a possible murderer--the conversation at Jarlchester, the evidence of Dr. Japix, the delicately insinuated suspicions of Judas--it seemed as though no doubt could exist but that Roger Axton was the person responsible for the death of Sebastian Melstane.

according to the clock

From this reading Eight o'clock in the evening by the remarkably incorrect clock on the mantelpiece, eight-thirty by Mr. Fanks' watch, which was never wrong, and that gentleman was seated in a private room of the "Foundryman Hotel" waiting the arrival of Roger Axton.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Eight o'clock in the evening by the remarkably incorrect clock on the mantelpiece, eight-thirty by Mr. Fanks' watch, which was never wrong, and that gentleman was seated in a private room of the "Foundryman Hotel" waiting the arrival of Roger Axton.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He was much disturbed about his old schoolfellow, as everything now seemed to point to Axton as a possible murderer--the conversation at Jarlchester, the evidence of Dr. Japix, the delicately insinuated suspicions of Judas--it seemed as though no doubt could exist but that Roger Axton was the person responsible for the death of Sebastian Melstane.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Eight o'clock in the evening by the remarkably incorrect clock on the mantelpiece, eight-thirty by Mr. Fanks' watch, which was never wrong, and that gentleman was seated in a private room of the "Foundryman Hotel" waiting the arrival of Roger Axton.

in other respects or ways

From this reading He knew well that circumstantial evidence was not always to be depended upon, and Axton's prompt arrival in answer to his letter had inspired him with the belief that the young man must be innocent, otherwise he would hardly dare to place himself in a position of such peril.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The "Foundryman" was not a first-class hotel, nor was the private room a first-class apartment, but it was comfortable enough, and Mr. Fanks was too much worried in his own mind to pay much attention to his personal wants.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading The "Foundryman" was not a first-class hotel, nor was the private room a first-class apartment, but it was comfortable enough, and Mr. Fanks was too much worried in his own mind to pay much attention to his personal wants.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading He knew well that circumstantial evidence was not always to be depended upon, and Axton's prompt arrival in answer to his letter had inspired him with the belief that the young man must be innocent, otherwise he would hardly dare to place himself in a position of such peril.

a human being

From this reading He was much disturbed about his old schoolfellow, as everything now seemed to point to Axton as a possible murderer--the conversation at Jarlchester, the evidence of Dr. Japix, the delicately insinuated suspicions of Judas--it seemed as though no doubt could exist but that Roger Axton was the person responsible for the death of Sebastian Melstane.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading The "Foundryman" was not a first-class hotel, nor was the private room a first-class apartment, but it was comfortable enough, and Mr. Fanks was too much worried in his own mind to pay much attention to his personal wants.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He knew well that circumstantial evidence was not always to be depended upon, and Axton's prompt arrival in answer to his letter had inspired him with the belief that the young man must be innocent, otherwise he would hardly dare to place himself in a position of such peril.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading He was much disturbed about his old schoolfellow, as everything now seemed to point to Axton as a possible murderer--the conversation at Jarlchester, the evidence of Dr. Japix, the delicately insinuated suspicions of Judas--it seemed as though no doubt could exist but that Roger Axton was the person responsible for the death of Sebastian Melstane.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading He knew well that circumstantial evidence was not always to be depended upon, and Axton's prompt arrival in answer to his letter had inspired him with the belief that the young man must be innocent, otherwise he would hardly dare to place himself in a position of such peril.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading He was much disturbed about his old schoolfellow, as everything now seemed to point to Axton as a possible murderer--the conversation at Jarlchester, the evidence of Dr. Japix, the delicately insinuated suspicions of Judas--it seemed as though no doubt could exist but that Roger Axton was the person responsible for the death of Sebastian Melstane.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Eight o'clock in the evening by the remarkably incorrect clock on the mantelpiece, eight-thirty by Mr. Fanks' watch, which was never wrong, and that gentleman was seated in a private room of the "Foundryman Hotel" waiting the arrival of Roger Axton.

give an incentive for action

From this reading He knew well that circumstantial evidence was not always to be depended upon, and Axton's prompt arrival in answer to his letter had inspired him with the belief that the young man must be innocent, otherwise he would hardly dare to place himself in a position of such peril.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading Eight o'clock in the evening by the remarkably incorrect clock on the mantelpiece, eight-thirty by Mr. Fanks' watch, which was never wrong, and that gentleman was seated in a private room of the "Foundryman Hotel" waiting the arrival of Roger Axton.

determined

From this reading In spite, however, of all this circumstantial evidence, the detective hoped against hope, and resolved within his own honest heart not to believe Roger guilty until he had heard his explanation of the affair.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading He was much disturbed about his old schoolfellow, as everything now seemed to point to Axton as a possible murderer--the conversation at Jarlchester, the evidence of Dr. Japix, the delicately insinuated suspicions of Judas--it seemed as though no doubt could exist but that Roger Axton was the person responsible for the death of Sebastian Melstane.

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From this reading Eight o'clock in the evening by the remarkably incorrect clock on the mantelpiece, eight-thirty by Mr. Fanks' watch, which was never wrong, and that gentleman was seated in a private room of the "Foundryman Hotel" waiting the arrival of Roger Axton.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Eight o'clock in the evening by the remarkably incorrect clock on the mantelpiece, eight-thirty by Mr. Fanks' watch, which was never wrong, and that gentleman was seated in a private room of the "Foundryman Hotel" waiting the arrival of Roger Axton.

an acquaintance that you go to school with

From this reading He was much disturbed about his old schoolfellow, as everything now seemed to point to Axton as a possible murderer--the conversation at Jarlchester, the evidence of Dr. Japix, the delicately insinuated suspicions of Judas--it seemed as though no doubt could exist but that Roger Axton was the person responsible for the death of Sebastian Melstane.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Eight o'clock in the evening by the remarkably incorrect clock on the mantelpiece, eight-thirty by Mr. Fanks' watch, which was never wrong, and that gentleman was seated in a private room of the "Foundryman Hotel" waiting the arrival of Roger Axton.

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From this reading He was much disturbed about his old schoolfellow, as everything now seemed to point to Axton as a possible murderer--the conversation at Jarlchester, the evidence of Dr. Japix, the delicately insinuated suspicions of Judas--it seemed as though no doubt could exist but that Roger Axton was the person responsible for the death of Sebastian Melstane.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He was much disturbed about his old schoolfellow, as everything now seemed to point to Axton as a possible murderer--the conversation at Jarlchester, the evidence of Dr. Japix, the delicately insinuated suspicions of Judas--it seemed as though no doubt could exist but that Roger Axton was the person responsible for the death of Sebastian Melstane.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading In spite, however, of all this circumstantial evidence, the detective hoped against hope, and resolved within his own honest heart not to believe Roger guilty until he had heard his explanation of the affair.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He knew well that circumstantial evidence was not always to be depended upon, and Axton's prompt arrival in answer to his letter had inspired him with the belief that the young man must be innocent, otherwise he would hardly dare to place himself in a position of such peril.

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

From this reading He was much disturbed about his old schoolfellow, as everything now seemed to point to Axton as a possible murderer--the conversation at Jarlchester, the evidence of Dr. Japix, the delicately insinuated suspicions of Judas--it seemed as though no doubt could exist but that Roger Axton was the person responsible for the death of Sebastian Melstane.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Eight o'clock in the evening by the remarkably incorrect clock on the mantelpiece, eight-thirty by Mr. Fanks' watch, which was never wrong, and that gentleman was seated in a private room of the "Foundryman Hotel" waiting the arrival of Roger Axton.

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

From this reading Eight o'clock in the evening by the remarkably incorrect clock on the mantelpiece, eight-thirty by Mr. Fanks' watch, which was never wrong, and that gentleman was seated in a private room of the "Foundryman Hotel" waiting the arrival of Roger Axton.

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

From this reading In spite, however, of all this circumstantial evidence, the detective hoped against hope, and resolved within his own honest heart not to believe Roger guilty until he had heard his explanation of the affair.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He was much disturbed about his old schoolfellow, as everything now seemed to point to Axton as a possible murderer--the conversation at Jarlchester, the evidence of Dr. Japix, the delicately insinuated suspicions of Judas--it seemed as though no doubt could exist but that Roger Axton was the person responsible for the death of Sebastian Melstane.

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

From this reading The "Foundryman" was not a first-class hotel, nor was the private room a first-class apartment, but it was comfortable enough, and Mr. Fanks was too much worried in his own mind to pay much attention to his personal wants.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The "Foundryman" was not a first-class hotel, nor was the private room a first-class apartment, but it was comfortable enough, and Mr. Fanks was too much worried in his own mind to pay much attention to his personal wants.

up to a particular time

From this reading In spite, however, of all this circumstantial evidence, the detective hoped against hope, and resolved within his own honest heart not to believe Roger guilty until he had heard his explanation of the affair.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He knew well that circumstantial evidence was not always to be depended upon, and Axton's prompt arrival in answer to his letter had inspired him with the belief that the young man must be innocent, otherwise he would hardly dare to place himself in a position of such peril.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Eight o'clock in the evening by the remarkably incorrect clock on the mantelpiece, eight-thirty by Mr. Fanks' watch, which was never wrong, and that gentleman was seated in a private room of the "Foundryman Hotel" waiting the arrival of Roger Axton.

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading The "Foundryman" was not a first-class hotel, nor was the private room a first-class apartment, but it was comfortable enough, and Mr. Fanks was too much worried in his own mind to pay much attention to his personal wants.

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

From this reading Eight o'clock in the evening by the remarkably incorrect clock on the mantelpiece, eight-thirty by Mr. Fanks' watch, which was never wrong, and that gentleman was seated in a private room of the "Foundryman Hotel" waiting the arrival of Roger Axton.

look attentively

From this reading Eight o'clock in the evening by the remarkably incorrect clock on the mantelpiece, eight-thirty by Mr. Fanks' watch, which was never wrong, and that gentleman was seated in a private room of the "Foundryman Hotel" waiting the arrival of Roger Axton.

(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 He knew well that circumstantial evidence was not always to be depended upon, and Axton's prompt arrival in answer to his letter had inspired him with the belief that the young man must be innocent, otherwise he would hardly dare to place himself in a position of such peril.

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

From this reading Eight o'clock in the evening by the remarkably incorrect clock on the mantelpiece, eight-thirty by Mr. Fanks' watch, which was never wrong, and that gentleman was seated in a private room of the "Foundryman Hotel" waiting the arrival of Roger Axton.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He knew well that circumstantial evidence was not always to be depended upon, and Axton's prompt arrival in answer to his letter had inspired him with the belief that the young man must be innocent, otherwise he would hardly dare to place himself in a position of such peril.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading In spite, however, of all this circumstantial evidence, the detective hoped against hope, and resolved within his own honest heart not to believe Roger guilty until he had heard his explanation of the affair.

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading The "Foundryman" was not a first-class hotel, nor was the private room a first-class apartment, but it was comfortable enough, and Mr. Fanks was too much worried in his own mind to pay much attention to his personal wants.

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

From this reading He knew well that circumstantial evidence was not always to be depended upon, and Axton's prompt arrival in answer to his letter had inspired him with the belief that the young man must be innocent, otherwise he would hardly dare to place himself in a position of such peril.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading Eight o'clock in the evening by the remarkably incorrect clock on the mantelpiece, eight-thirty by Mr. Fanks' watch, which was never wrong, and that gentleman was seated in a private room of the "Foundryman Hotel" waiting the arrival of Roger Axton.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading He knew well that circumstantial evidence was not always to be depended upon, and Axton's prompt arrival in answer to his letter had inspired him with the belief that the young man must be innocent, otherwise he would hardly dare to place himself in a position of such peril.