Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading In truth, she did not wish her visit to the dead-house to be known, but as Mrs Pansey was cognisant of it, she judged it wiser to neutralise any possible harm that that lady could do by admitting the original statement to be a true one.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading From the circumstance of the veil, he had presumed that she wished her errand there to be unknown, in which case her conduct would have appeared highly suspicious, since she was supposed to know nothing about Jentham or Jentham's murder.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading But her ready acknowledgment of the fact apparently showed that she had nothing to conceal.

a sensitivity that is keen and highly developed

From this reading Cargrim, for all his acuteness, did not guess that of two evils Miss Whichello had chosen the least.

the act of admitting someone to enter

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN ON THE WARPATH Miss Whichello's frank admission that she had visited the dead-house rather disconcerted Mr Cargrim.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading In truth, she did not wish her visit to the dead-house to be known, but as Mrs Pansey was cognisant of it, she judged it wiser to neutralise any possible harm that that lady could do by admitting the original statement to be a true one.

(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 Cargrim, for all his acuteness, did not guess that of two evils Miss Whichello had chosen the least.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading In truth, she did not wish her visit to the dead-house to be known, but as Mrs Pansey was cognisant of it, she judged it wiser to neutralise any possible harm that that lady could do by admitting the original statement to be a true one.

from appearances alone

From this reading But her ready acknowledgment of the fact apparently showed that she had nothing to conceal.

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

From this reading From the circumstance of the veil, he had presumed that she wished her errand there to be unknown, in which case her conduct would have appeared highly suspicious, since she was supposed to know nothing about Jentham or Jentham's murder.

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

From this reading In truth, she did not wish her visit to the dead-house to be known, but as Mrs Pansey was cognisant of it, she judged it wiser to neutralise any possible harm that that lady could do by admitting the original statement to be a true one.

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

From this reading From the circumstance of the veil, he had presumed that she wished her errand there to be unknown, in which case her conduct would have appeared highly suspicious, since she was supposed to know nothing about Jentham or Jentham's murder.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But her ready acknowledgment of the fact apparently showed that she had nothing to conceal.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In truth, she did not wish her visit to the dead-house to be known, but as Mrs Pansey was cognisant of it, she judged it wiser to neutralise any possible harm that that lady could do by admitting the original statement to be a true one.

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From this reading THE CHAPLAIN ON THE WARPATH Miss Whichello's frank admission that she had visited the dead-house rather disconcerted Mr Cargrim.

an occurrence of something

From this reading From the circumstance of the veil, he had presumed that she wished her errand there to be unknown, in which case her conduct would have appeared highly suspicious, since she was supposed to know nothing about Jentham or Jentham's murder.

a clergyman ministering to some institution

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN ON THE WARPATH Miss Whichello's frank admission that she had visited the dead-house rather disconcerted Mr Cargrim.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading Cargrim, for all his acuteness, did not guess that of two evils Miss Whichello had chosen the least.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading From the circumstance of the veil, he had presumed that she wished her errand there to be unknown, in which case her conduct would have appeared highly suspicious, since she was supposed to know nothing about Jentham or Jentham's murder.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading In truth, she did not wish her visit to the dead-house to be known, but as Mrs Pansey was cognisant of it, she judged it wiser to neutralise any possible harm that that lady could do by admitting the original statement to be a true one.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading But her ready acknowledgment of the fact apparently showed that she had nothing to conceal.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading From the circumstance of the veil, he had presumed that she wished her errand there to be unknown, in which case her conduct would have appeared highly suspicious, since she was supposed to know nothing about Jentham or Jentham's murder.

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

From this reading In truth, she did not wish her visit to the dead-house to be known, but as Mrs Pansey was cognisant of it, she judged it wiser to neutralise any possible harm that that lady could do by admitting the original statement to be a true one.

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From this reading THE CHAPLAIN ON THE WARPATH Miss Whichello's frank admission that she had visited the dead-house rather disconcerted Mr Cargrim.

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

From this reading Cargrim, for all his acuteness, did not guess that of two evils Miss Whichello had chosen the least.

having self-possession upset; thrown into confusion

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN ON THE WARPATH Miss Whichello's frank admission that she had visited the dead-house rather disconcerted Mr Cargrim.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading In truth, she did not wish her visit to the dead-house to be known, but as Mrs Pansey was cognisant of it, she judged it wiser to neutralise any possible harm that that lady could do by admitting the original statement to be a true one.

a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading From the circumstance of the veil, he had presumed that she wished her errand there to be unknown, in which case her conduct would have appeared highly suspicious, since she was supposed to know nothing about Jentham or Jentham's murder.

plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior

From this reading Cargrim, for all his acuteness, did not guess that of two evils Miss Whichello had chosen the least.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading But her ready acknowledgment of the fact apparently showed that she had nothing to conceal.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Cargrim, for all his acuteness, did not guess that of two evils Miss Whichello had chosen the least.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN ON THE WARPATH Miss Whichello's frank admission that she had visited the dead-house rather disconcerted Mr Cargrim.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the circumstance of the veil, he had presumed that she wished her errand there to be unknown, in which case her conduct would have appeared highly suspicious, since she was supposed to know nothing about Jentham or Jentham's murder.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading Cargrim, for all his acuteness, did not guess that of two evils Miss Whichello had chosen the least.

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

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN ON THE WARPATH Miss Whichello's frank admission that she had visited the dead-house rather disconcerted Mr Cargrim.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading In truth, she did not wish her visit to the dead-house to be known, but as Mrs Pansey was cognisant of it, she judged it wiser to neutralise any possible harm that that lady could do by admitting the original statement to be a true one.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading From the circumstance of the veil, he had presumed that she wished her errand there to be unknown, in which case her conduct would have appeared highly suspicious, since she was supposed to know nothing about Jentham or Jentham's murder.

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

From this reading From the circumstance of the veil, he had presumed that she wished her errand there to be unknown, in which case her conduct would have appeared highly suspicious, since she was supposed to know nothing about Jentham or Jentham's murder.

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

From this reading From the circumstance of the veil, he had presumed that she wished her errand there to be unknown, in which case her conduct would have appeared highly suspicious, since she was supposed to know nothing about Jentham or Jentham's murder.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading From the circumstance of the veil, he had presumed that she wished her errand there to be unknown, in which case her conduct would have appeared highly suspicious, since she was supposed to know nothing about Jentham or Jentham's murder.

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

From this reading Cargrim, for all his acuteness, did not guess that of two evils Miss Whichello had chosen the least.

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

From this reading From the circumstance of the veil, he had presumed that she wished her errand there to be unknown, in which case her conduct would have appeared highly suspicious, since she was supposed to know nothing about Jentham or Jentham's murder.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In truth, she did not wish her visit to the dead-house to be known, but as Mrs Pansey was cognisant of it, she judged it wiser to neutralise any possible harm that that lady could do by admitting the original statement to be a true one.

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

From this reading From the circumstance of the veil, he had presumed that she wished her errand there to be unknown, in which case her conduct would have appeared highly suspicious, since she was supposed to know nothing about Jentham or Jentham's murder.

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

From this reading From the circumstance of the veil, he had presumed that she wished her errand there to be unknown, in which case her conduct would have appeared highly suspicious, since she was supposed to know nothing about Jentham or Jentham's murder.

past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading In truth, she did not wish her visit to the dead-house to be known, but as Mrs Pansey was cognisant of it, she judged it wiser to neutralise any possible harm that that lady could do by admitting the original statement to be a true one.

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

From this reading From the circumstance of the veil, he had presumed that she wished her errand there to be unknown, in which case her conduct would have appeared highly suspicious, since she was supposed to know nothing about Jentham or Jentham's murder.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading In truth, she did not wish her visit to the dead-house to be known, but as Mrs Pansey was cognisant of it, she judged it wiser to neutralise any possible harm that that lady could do by admitting the original statement to be a true one.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading In truth, she did not wish her visit to the dead-house to be known, but as Mrs Pansey was cognisant of it, she judged it wiser to neutralise any possible harm that that lady could do by admitting the original statement to be a true one.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Cargrim, for all his acuteness, did not guess that of two evils Miss Whichello had chosen the least.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN ON THE WARPATH Miss Whichello's frank admission that she had visited the dead-house rather disconcerted Mr Cargrim.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN ON THE WARPATH Miss Whichello's frank admission that she had visited the dead-house rather disconcerted Mr Cargrim.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading In truth, she did not wish her visit to the dead-house to be known, but as Mrs Pansey was cognisant of it, she judged it wiser to neutralise any possible harm that that lady could do by admitting the original statement to be a true one.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading From the circumstance of the veil, he had presumed that she wished her errand there to be unknown, in which case her conduct would have appeared highly suspicious, since she was supposed to know nothing about Jentham or Jentham's murder.

get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing

From this reading In truth, she did not wish her visit to the dead-house to be known, but as Mrs Pansey was cognisant of it, she judged it wiser to neutralise any possible harm that that lady could do by admitting the original statement to be a true one.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Cargrim, for all his acuteness, did not guess that of two evils Miss Whichello had chosen the least.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading From the circumstance of the veil, he had presumed that she wished her errand there to be unknown, in which case her conduct would have appeared highly suspicious, since she was supposed to know nothing about Jentham or Jentham's murder.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading From the circumstance of the veil, he had presumed that she wished her errand there to be unknown, in which case her conduct would have appeared highly suspicious, since she was supposed to know nothing about Jentham or Jentham's murder.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN ON THE WARPATH Miss Whichello's frank admission that she had visited the dead-house rather disconcerted Mr Cargrim.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In truth, she did not wish her visit to the dead-house to be known, but as Mrs Pansey was cognisant of it, she judged it wiser to neutralise any possible harm that that lady could do by admitting the original statement to be a true one.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading From the circumstance of the veil, he had presumed that she wished her errand there to be unknown, in which case her conduct would have appeared highly suspicious, since she was supposed to know nothing about Jentham or Jentham's murder.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading In truth, she did not wish her visit to the dead-house to be known, but as Mrs Pansey was cognisant of it, she judged it wiser to neutralise any possible harm that that lady could do by admitting the original statement to be a true one.

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

From this reading In truth, she did not wish her visit to the dead-house to be known, but as Mrs Pansey was cognisant of it, she judged it wiser to neutralise any possible harm that that lady could do by admitting the original statement to be a true one.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading In truth, she did not wish her visit to the dead-house to be known, but as Mrs Pansey was cognisant of it, she judged it wiser to neutralise any possible harm that that lady could do by admitting the original statement to be a true one.

past form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading From the circumstance of the veil, he had presumed that she wished her errand there to be unknown, in which case her conduct would have appeared highly suspicious, since she was supposed to know nothing about Jentham or Jentham's murder.

on the contrary

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN ON THE WARPATH Miss Whichello's frank admission that she had visited the dead-house rather disconcerted Mr Cargrim.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading But her ready acknowledgment of the fact apparently showed that she had nothing to conceal.

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

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN ON THE WARPATH Miss Whichello's frank admission that she had visited the dead-house rather disconcerted Mr Cargrim.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading But her ready acknowledgment of the fact apparently showed that she had nothing to conceal.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading From the circumstance of the veil, he had presumed that she wished her errand there to be unknown, in which case her conduct would have appeared highly suspicious, since she was supposed to know nothing about Jentham or Jentham's murder.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading In truth, she did not wish her visit to the dead-house to be known, but as Mrs Pansey was cognisant of it, she judged it wiser to neutralise any possible harm that that lady could do by admitting the original statement to be a true one.

required or under orders

From this reading From the circumstance of the veil, he had presumed that she wished her errand there to be unknown, in which case her conduct would have appeared highly suspicious, since she was supposed to know nothing about Jentham or Jentham's murder.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading From the circumstance of the veil, he had presumed that she wished her errand there to be unknown, in which case her conduct would have appeared highly suspicious, since she was supposed to know nothing about Jentham or Jentham's murder.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN ON THE WARPATH Miss Whichello's frank admission that she had visited the dead-house rather disconcerted Mr Cargrim.

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

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN ON THE WARPATH Miss Whichello's frank admission that she had visited the dead-house rather disconcerted Mr Cargrim.

in or at that place or location

From this reading From the circumstance of the veil, he had presumed that she wished her errand there to be unknown, in which case her conduct would have appeared highly suspicious, since she was supposed to know nothing about Jentham or Jentham's murder.

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

From this reading From the circumstance of the veil, he had presumed that she wished her errand there to be unknown, in which case her conduct would have appeared highly suspicious, since she was supposed to know nothing about Jentham or Jentham's murder.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading In truth, she did not wish her visit to the dead-house to be known, but as Mrs Pansey was cognisant of it, she judged it wiser to neutralise any possible harm that that lady could do by admitting the original statement to be a true one.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading In truth, she did not wish her visit to the dead-house to be known, but as Mrs Pansey was cognisant of it, she judged it wiser to neutralise any possible harm that that lady could do by admitting the original statement to be a true one.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Cargrim, for all his acuteness, did not guess that of two evils Miss Whichello had chosen the least.

not known

From this reading From the circumstance of the veil, he had presumed that she wished her errand there to be unknown, in which case her conduct would have appeared highly suspicious, since she was supposed to know nothing about Jentham or Jentham's murder.

a garment that covers the head and face

From this reading From the circumstance of the veil, he had presumed that she wished her errand there to be unknown, in which case her conduct would have appeared highly suspicious, since she was supposed to know nothing about Jentham or Jentham's murder.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading In truth, she did not wish her visit to the dead-house to be known, but as Mrs Pansey was cognisant of it, she judged it wiser to neutralise any possible harm that that lady could do by admitting the original statement to be a true one.

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

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN ON THE WARPATH Miss Whichello's frank admission that she had visited the dead-house rather disconcerted Mr Cargrim.

hostile or belligerent mood

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN ON THE WARPATH Miss Whichello's frank admission that she had visited the dead-house rather disconcerted Mr Cargrim.

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

From this reading From the circumstance of the veil, he had presumed that she wished her errand there to be unknown, in which case her conduct would have appeared highly suspicious, since she was supposed to know nothing about Jentham or Jentham's murder.

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

From this reading From the circumstance of the veil, he had presumed that she wished her errand there to be unknown, in which case her conduct would have appeared highly suspicious, since she was supposed to know nothing about Jentham or Jentham's murder.

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

From this reading Cargrim, for all his acuteness, did not guess that of two evils Miss Whichello had chosen the least.

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

From this reading THE CHAPLAIN ON THE WARPATH Miss Whichello's frank admission that she had visited the dead-house rather disconcerted Mr Cargrim.

comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading In truth, she did not wish her visit to the dead-house to be known, but as Mrs Pansey was cognisant of it, she judged it wiser to neutralise any possible harm that that lady could do by admitting the original statement to be a true one.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading In truth, she did not wish her visit to the dead-house to be known, but as Mrs Pansey was cognisant of it, she judged it wiser to neutralise any possible harm that that lady could do by admitting the original statement to be a true one.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading From the circumstance of the veil, he had presumed that she wished her errand there to be unknown, in which case her conduct would have appeared highly suspicious, since she was supposed to know nothing about Jentham or Jentham's murder.

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

From this reading From the circumstance of the veil, he had presumed that she wished her errand there to be unknown, in which case her conduct would have appeared highly suspicious, since she was supposed to know nothing about Jentham or Jentham's murder.