used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LETTER FOR MR.
allegationsnounUS /ˌæləˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “allegation” — (law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law)
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Mrs. Pocklington sat with blank amazement in her face, and a copy of the second edition of the _Bull's-eye_ in her hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Pocklington sat with blank amazement in her face, and a copy of the second edition of the _Bull's-eye_ in her hand.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading On the middle page, in type widely spaced, beneath a noble headline, appeared a letter from George Neston, running thus:-- "To the Editor of the _Bull's-eye_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
baselessadjectiveUS /ˈbeɪsləs/
without a basis in reason or fact
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading On the middle page, in type widely spaced, beneath a noble headline, appeared a letter from George Neston, running thus:-- "To the Editor of the _Bull's-eye_.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading Mrs. Pocklington sat with blank amazement in her face, and a copy of the second edition of the _Bull's-eye_ in her hand.
Bull's-eyenoun
a lantern with a single opening and a sliding panel that can be closed to conceal the light
From this reading Mrs. Pocklington sat with blank amazement in her face, and a copy of the second edition of the _Bull's-eye_ in her hand.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading Mrs. Pocklington sat with blank amazement in her face, and a copy of the second edition of the _Bull's-eye_ in her hand.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading Mrs. Pocklington sat with blank amazement in her face, and a copy of the second edition of the _Bull's-eye_ in her hand.
EditornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading On the middle page, in type widely spaced, beneath a noble headline, appeared a letter from George Neston, running thus:-- "To the Editor of the _Bull's-eye_.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Mrs. Pocklington sat with blank amazement in her face, and a copy of the second edition of the _Bull's-eye_ in her hand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A LETTER FOR MR.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the middle page, in type widely spaced, beneath a noble headline, appeared a letter from George Neston, running thus:-- "To the Editor of the _Bull's-eye_.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading On the middle page, in type widely spaced, beneath a noble headline, appeared a letter from George Neston, running thus:-- "To the Editor of the _Bull's-eye_.
GERALD
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From this reading GERALD.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Mrs. Pocklington sat with blank amazement in her face, and a copy of the second edition of the _Bull's-eye_ in her hand.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
headlineverbUS /ˈhedlaɪn/
publicize widely or highly, as if with a headline
From this reading On the middle page, in type widely spaced, beneath a noble headline, appeared a letter from George Neston, running thus:-- "To the Editor of the _Bull's-eye_.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Pocklington sat with blank amazement in her face, and a copy of the second edition of the _Bull's-eye_ in her hand.
the state of being honored
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Pocklington sat with blank amazement in her face, and a copy of the second edition of the _Bull's-eye_ in her hand.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A LETTER FOR MR.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading On the middle page, in type widely spaced, beneath a noble headline, appeared a letter from George Neston, running thus:-- "To the Editor of the _Bull's-eye_.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A LETTER FOR MR.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Pocklington sat with blank amazement in her face, and a copy of the second edition of the _Bull's-eye_ in her hand.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
Neston
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From this reading On the middle page, in type widely spaced, beneath a noble headline, appeared a letter from George Neston, running thus:-- "To the Editor of the _Bull's-eye_.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading On the middle page, in type widely spaced, beneath a noble headline, appeared a letter from George Neston, running thus:-- "To the Editor of the _Bull's-eye_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Pocklington sat with blank amazement in her face, and a copy of the second edition of the _Bull's-eye_ in her hand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the middle page, in type widely spaced, beneath a noble headline, appeared a letter from George Neston, running thus:-- "To the Editor of the _Bull's-eye_.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading On the middle page, in type widely spaced, beneath a noble headline, appeared a letter from George Neston, running thus:-- "To the Editor of the _Bull's-eye_.
a human being
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
Pocklington
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From this reading Mrs. Pocklington sat with blank amazement in her face, and a copy of the second edition of the _Bull's-eye_ in her hand.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading On the middle page, in type widely spaced, beneath a noble headline, appeared a letter from George Neston, running thus:-- "To the Editor of the _Bull's-eye_.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Mrs. Pocklington sat with blank amazement in her face, and a copy of the second edition of the _Bull's-eye_ in her hand.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Mrs. Pocklington sat with blank amazement in her face, and a copy of the second edition of the _Bull's-eye_ in her hand.
term of address for a man
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
spacedadjectiveUS /speɪst/
spaced apart
From this reading On the middle page, in type widely spaced, beneath a noble headline, appeared a letter from George Neston, running thus:-- "To the Editor of the _Bull's-eye_.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Pocklington sat with blank amazement in her face, and a copy of the second edition of the _Bull's-eye_ in her hand.
therefromadverb
from that circumstance or source
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading On the middle page, in type widely spaced, beneath a noble headline, appeared a letter from George Neston, running thus:-- "To the Editor of the _Bull's-eye_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the middle page, in type widely spaced, beneath a noble headline, appeared a letter from George Neston, running thus:-- "To the Editor of the _Bull's-eye_.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading On the middle page, in type widely spaced, beneath a noble headline, appeared a letter from George Neston, running thus:-- "To the Editor of the _Bull's-eye_.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
belonging to which person
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading On the middle page, in type widely spaced, beneath a noble headline, appeared a letter from George Neston, running thus:-- "To the Editor of the _Bull's-eye_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Pocklington sat with blank amazement in her face, and a copy of the second edition of the _Bull's-eye_ in her hand.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "SIR, "As you have been good enough to interest yourself, and, I hope, fortunate enough to interest your readers, in the subject of certain allegations made by me in respect of a lady whose name has been mentioned in your columns, I have the honour to inform you that such allegations were entirely baseless, the result of a chance resemblance between that lady and another person, and of my own hasty conclusions drawn therefrom.
