Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading “Upon a tone, A touch of hers, his blood would ebb and flow, And his cheek change tempestuously ...

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading The one startling improbability in this view of the case was the long interval between the husband’s appearance at Myrtle Cottage and the date of the murder; but even this difficulty Theodore was able to account for upon the hypothesis of a gradual perversion, a descent from vice to crime, as the man’s nature hardened under the corrupting influence of a profligate life, while the old festering sore grew into a malignant canker, under the lash of misery.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading The one startling improbability in this view of the case was the long interval between the husband’s appearance at Myrtle Cottage and the date of the murder; but even this difficulty Theodore was able to account for upon the hypothesis of a gradual perversion, a descent from vice to crime, as the man’s nature hardened under the corrupting influence of a profligate life, while the old festering sore grew into a malignant canker, under the lash of misery.

later than; following

From this reading After that conversation with the house-agent, the idea that he had found the clue to the Cheriton Chase mystery took root in Theodore Dalbrook’s mind.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Taking as his starting-point the notion of a deadly hatred wreaking itself in an indirect revenge, there seemed no more likely figure for the _rôle_ of avenger than that of the wronged and deserted husband.

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

From this reading “Upon a tone, A touch of hers, his blood would ebb and flow, And his cheek change tempestuously ...

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The one startling improbability in this view of the case was the long interval between the husband’s appearance at Myrtle Cottage and the date of the murder; but even this difficulty Theodore was able to account for upon the hypothesis of a gradual perversion, a descent from vice to crime, as the man’s nature hardened under the corrupting influence of a profligate life, while the old festering sore grew into a malignant canker, under the lash of misery.

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

From this reading But she in these fond feelings had no share; Her sighs were not for him; to her he was Even as a brother—but no more.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The one startling improbability in this view of the case was the long interval between the husband’s appearance at Myrtle Cottage and the date of the murder; but even this difficulty Theodore was able to account for upon the hypothesis of a gradual perversion, a descent from vice to crime, as the man’s nature hardened under the corrupting influence of a profligate life, while the old festering sore grew into a malignant canker, under the lash of misery.

someone who takes vengeance

From this reading Taking as his starting-point the notion of a deadly hatred wreaking itself in an indirect revenge, there seemed no more likely figure for the _rôle_ of avenger than that of the wronged and deserted husband.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The one startling improbability in this view of the case was the long interval between the husband’s appearance at Myrtle Cottage and the date of the murder; but even this difficulty Theodore was able to account for upon the hypothesis of a gradual perversion, a descent from vice to crime, as the man’s nature hardened under the corrupting influence of a profligate life, while the old festering sore grew into a malignant canker, under the lash of misery.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading “Upon a tone, A touch of hers, his blood would ebb and flow, And his cheek change tempestuously ...

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading But she in these fond feelings had no share; Her sighs were not for him; to her he was Even as a brother—but no more.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But she in these fond feelings had no share; Her sighs were not for him; to her he was Even as a brother—but no more.”

a fungal disease of woody plants that causes localized damage to the bark

From this reading The one startling improbability in this view of the case was the long interval between the husband’s appearance at Myrtle Cottage and the date of the murder; but even this difficulty Theodore was able to account for upon the hypothesis of a gradual perversion, a descent from vice to crime, as the man’s nature hardened under the corrupting influence of a profligate life, while the old festering sore grew into a malignant canker, under the lash of misery.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The one startling improbability in this view of the case was the long interval between the husband’s appearance at Myrtle Cottage and the date of the murder; but even this difficulty Theodore was able to account for upon the hypothesis of a gradual perversion, a descent from vice to crime, as the man’s nature hardened under the corrupting influence of a profligate life, while the old festering sore grew into a malignant canker, under the lash of misery.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading “Upon a tone, A touch of hers, his blood would ebb and flow, And his cheek change tempestuously ...

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading After that conversation with the house-agent, the idea that he had found the clue to the Cheriton Chase mystery took root in Theodore Dalbrook’s mind.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading “Upon a tone, A touch of hers, his blood would ebb and flow, And his cheek change tempestuously ...

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From this reading After that conversation with the house-agent, the idea that he had found the clue to the Cheriton Chase mystery took root in Theodore Dalbrook’s mind.

a slight indication

From this reading After that conversation with the house-agent, the idea that he had found the clue to the Cheriton Chase mystery took root in Theodore Dalbrook’s mind.

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

From this reading After that conversation with the house-agent, the idea that he had found the clue to the Cheriton Chase mystery took root in Theodore Dalbrook’s mind.

seducing into corrupt practices

From this reading The one startling improbability in this view of the case was the long interval between the husband’s appearance at Myrtle Cottage and the date of the murder; but even this difficulty Theodore was able to account for upon the hypothesis of a gradual perversion, a descent from vice to crime, as the man’s nature hardened under the corrupting influence of a profligate life, while the old festering sore grew into a malignant canker, under the lash of misery.

a small house with a single story

From this reading The one startling improbability in this view of the case was the long interval between the husband’s appearance at Myrtle Cottage and the date of the murder; but even this difficulty Theodore was able to account for upon the hypothesis of a gradual perversion, a descent from vice to crime, as the man’s nature hardened under the corrupting influence of a profligate life, while the old festering sore grew into a malignant canker, under the lash of misery.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading The one startling improbability in this view of the case was the long interval between the husband’s appearance at Myrtle Cottage and the date of the murder; but even this difficulty Theodore was able to account for upon the hypothesis of a gradual perversion, a descent from vice to crime, as the man’s nature hardened under the corrupting influence of a profligate life, while the old festering sore grew into a malignant canker, under the lash of misery.

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From this reading After that conversation with the house-agent, the idea that he had found the clue to the Cheriton Chase mystery took root in Theodore Dalbrook’s mind.

the specified day of the month

From this reading The one startling improbability in this view of the case was the long interval between the husband’s appearance at Myrtle Cottage and the date of the murder; but even this difficulty Theodore was able to account for upon the hypothesis of a gradual perversion, a descent from vice to crime, as the man’s nature hardened under the corrupting influence of a profligate life, while the old festering sore grew into a malignant canker, under the lash of misery.

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading Taking as his starting-point the notion of a deadly hatred wreaking itself in an indirect revenge, there seemed no more likely figure for the _rôle_ of avenger than that of the wronged and deserted husband.

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading The one startling improbability in this view of the case was the long interval between the husband’s appearance at Myrtle Cottage and the date of the murder; but even this difficulty Theodore was able to account for upon the hypothesis of a gradual perversion, a descent from vice to crime, as the man’s nature hardened under the corrupting influence of a profligate life, while the old festering sore grew into a malignant canker, under the lash of misery.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Taking as his starting-point the notion of a deadly hatred wreaking itself in an indirect revenge, there seemed no more likely figure for the _rôle_ of avenger than that of the wronged and deserted husband.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading The one startling improbability in this view of the case was the long interval between the husband’s appearance at Myrtle Cottage and the date of the murder; but even this difficulty Theodore was able to account for upon the hypothesis of a gradual perversion, a descent from vice to crime, as the man’s nature hardened under the corrupting influence of a profligate life, while the old festering sore grew into a malignant canker, under the lash of misery.

flow back or recede

From this reading “Upon a tone, A touch of hers, his blood would ebb and flow, And his cheek change tempestuously ...

divisible by two

From this reading But she in these fond feelings had no share; Her sighs were not for him; to her he was Even as a brother—but no more.”

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading But she in these fond feelings had no share; Her sighs were not for him; to her he was Even as a brother—but no more.”

(medicine) the formation of morbific matter in an abscess or a vesicle and the discharge of pus

From this reading The one startling improbability in this view of the case was the long interval between the husband’s appearance at Myrtle Cottage and the date of the murder; but even this difficulty Theodore was able to account for upon the hypothesis of a gradual perversion, a descent from vice to crime, as the man’s nature hardened under the corrupting influence of a profligate life, while the old festering sore grew into a malignant canker, under the lash of misery.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Taking as his starting-point the notion of a deadly hatred wreaking itself in an indirect revenge, there seemed no more likely figure for the _rôle_ of avenger than that of the wronged and deserted husband.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading “Upon a tone, A touch of hers, his blood would ebb and flow, And his cheek change tempestuously ...

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading But she in these fond feelings had no share; Her sighs were not for him; to her he was Even as a brother—but no more.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But she in these fond feelings had no share; Her sighs were not for him; to her he was Even as a brother—but no more.”

set up or found

From this reading After that conversation with the house-agent, the idea that he had found the clue to the Cheriton Chase mystery took root in Theodore Dalbrook’s mind.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The one startling improbability in this view of the case was the long interval between the husband’s appearance at Myrtle Cottage and the date of the murder; but even this difficulty Theodore was able to account for upon the hypothesis of a gradual perversion, a descent from vice to crime, as the man’s nature hardened under the corrupting influence of a profligate life, while the old festering sore grew into a malignant canker, under the lash of misery.

proceeding in small stages

From this reading The one startling improbability in this view of the case was the long interval between the husband’s appearance at Myrtle Cottage and the date of the murder; but even this difficulty Theodore was able to account for upon the hypothesis of a gradual perversion, a descent from vice to crime, as the man’s nature hardened under the corrupting influence of a profligate life, while the old festering sore grew into a malignant canker, under the lash of misery.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading The one startling improbability in this view of the case was the long interval between the husband’s appearance at Myrtle Cottage and the date of the murder; but even this difficulty Theodore was able to account for upon the hypothesis of a gradual perversion, a descent from vice to crime, as the man’s nature hardened under the corrupting influence of a profligate life, while the old festering sore grew into a malignant canker, under the lash of misery.

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

From this reading But she in these fond feelings had no share; Her sighs were not for him; to her he was Even as a brother—but no more.”

used of persons; emotionally hardened

From this reading The one startling improbability in this view of the case was the long interval between the husband’s appearance at Myrtle Cottage and the date of the murder; but even this difficulty Theodore was able to account for upon the hypothesis of a gradual perversion, a descent from vice to crime, as the man’s nature hardened under the corrupting influence of a profligate life, while the old festering sore grew into a malignant canker, under the lash of misery.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading Taking as his starting-point the notion of a deadly hatred wreaking itself in an indirect revenge, there seemed no more likely figure for the _rôle_ of avenger than that of the wronged and deserted husband.

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

From this reading But she in these fond feelings had no share; Her sighs were not for him; to her he was Even as a brother—but no more.”

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

From this reading But she in these fond feelings had no share; Her sighs were not for him; to her he was Even as a brother—but no more.”

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading “Upon a tone, A touch of hers, his blood would ebb and flow, And his cheek change tempestuously ...

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

From this reading But she in these fond feelings had no share; Her sighs were not for him; to her he was Even as a brother—but no more.”

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

From this reading “Upon a tone, A touch of hers, his blood would ebb and flow, And his cheek change tempestuously ...

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From this reading After that conversation with the house-agent, the idea that he had found the clue to the Cheriton Chase mystery took root in Theodore Dalbrook’s mind.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Taking as his starting-point the notion of a deadly hatred wreaking itself in an indirect revenge, there seemed no more likely figure for the _rôle_ of avenger than that of the wronged and deserted husband.

possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading The one startling improbability in this view of the case was the long interval between the husband’s appearance at Myrtle Cottage and the date of the murder; but even this difficulty Theodore was able to account for upon the hypothesis of a gradual perversion, a descent from vice to crime, as the man’s nature hardened under the corrupting influence of a profligate life, while the old festering sore grew into a malignant canker, under the lash of misery.

a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations

From this reading The one startling improbability in this view of the case was the long interval between the husband’s appearance at Myrtle Cottage and the date of the murder; but even this difficulty Theodore was able to account for upon the hypothesis of a gradual perversion, a descent from vice to crime, as the man’s nature hardened under the corrupting influence of a profligate life, while the old festering sore grew into a malignant canker, under the lash of misery.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading After that conversation with the house-agent, the idea that he had found the clue to the Cheriton Chase mystery took root in Theodore Dalbrook’s mind.

the quality of being improbable

From this reading The one startling improbability in this view of the case was the long interval between the husband’s appearance at Myrtle Cottage and the date of the murder; but even this difficulty Theodore was able to account for upon the hypothesis of a gradual perversion, a descent from vice to crime, as the man’s nature hardened under the corrupting influence of a profligate life, while the old festering sore grew into a malignant canker, under the lash of misery.

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

From this reading But she in these fond feelings had no share; Her sighs were not for him; to her he was Even as a brother—but no more.”

having intervening factors or persons or influences

From this reading Taking as his starting-point the notion of a deadly hatred wreaking itself in an indirect revenge, there seemed no more likely figure for the _rôle_ of avenger than that of the wronged and deserted husband.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading The one startling improbability in this view of the case was the long interval between the husband’s appearance at Myrtle Cottage and the date of the murder; but even this difficulty Theodore was able to account for upon the hypothesis of a gradual perversion, a descent from vice to crime, as the man’s nature hardened under the corrupting influence of a profligate life, while the old festering sore grew into a malignant canker, under the lash of misery.

a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading The one startling improbability in this view of the case was the long interval between the husband’s appearance at Myrtle Cottage and the date of the murder; but even this difficulty Theodore was able to account for upon the hypothesis of a gradual perversion, a descent from vice to crime, as the man’s nature hardened under the corrupting influence of a profligate life, while the old festering sore grew into a malignant canker, under the lash of misery.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The one startling improbability in this view of the case was the long interval between the husband’s appearance at Myrtle Cottage and the date of the murder; but even this difficulty Theodore was able to account for upon the hypothesis of a gradual perversion, a descent from vice to crime, as the man’s nature hardened under the corrupting influence of a profligate life, while the old festering sore grew into a malignant canker, under the lash of misery.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Taking as his starting-point the notion of a deadly hatred wreaking itself in an indirect revenge, there seemed no more likely figure for the _rôle_ of avenger than that of the wronged and deserted husband.

beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading The one startling improbability in this view of the case was the long interval between the husband’s appearance at Myrtle Cottage and the date of the murder; but even this difficulty Theodore was able to account for upon the hypothesis of a gradual perversion, a descent from vice to crime, as the man’s nature hardened under the corrupting influence of a profligate life, while the old festering sore grew into a malignant canker, under the lash of misery.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The one startling improbability in this view of the case was the long interval between the husband’s appearance at Myrtle Cottage and the date of the murder; but even this difficulty Theodore was able to account for upon the hypothesis of a gradual perversion, a descent from vice to crime, as the man’s nature hardened under the corrupting influence of a profligate life, while the old festering sore grew into a malignant canker, under the lash of misery.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Taking as his starting-point the notion of a deadly hatred wreaking itself in an indirect revenge, there seemed no more likely figure for the _rôle_ of avenger than that of the wronged and deserted husband.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The one startling improbability in this view of the case was the long interval between the husband’s appearance at Myrtle Cottage and the date of the murder; but even this difficulty Theodore was able to account for upon the hypothesis of a gradual perversion, a descent from vice to crime, as the man’s nature hardened under the corrupting influence of a profligate life, while the old festering sore grew into a malignant canker, under the lash of misery.

dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)

From this reading The one startling improbability in this view of the case was the long interval between the husband’s appearance at Myrtle Cottage and the date of the murder; but even this difficulty Theodore was able to account for upon the hypothesis of a gradual perversion, a descent from vice to crime, as the man’s nature hardened under the corrupting influence of a profligate life, while the old festering sore grew into a malignant canker, under the lash of misery.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The one startling improbability in this view of the case was the long interval between the husband’s appearance at Myrtle Cottage and the date of the murder; but even this difficulty Theodore was able to account for upon the hypothesis of a gradual perversion, a descent from vice to crime, as the man’s nature hardened under the corrupting influence of a profligate life, while the old festering sore grew into a malignant canker, under the lash of misery.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading After that conversation with the house-agent, the idea that he had found the clue to the Cheriton Chase mystery took root in Theodore Dalbrook’s mind.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading The one startling improbability in this view of the case was the long interval between the husband’s appearance at Myrtle Cottage and the date of the murder; but even this difficulty Theodore was able to account for upon the hypothesis of a gradual perversion, a descent from vice to crime, as the man’s nature hardened under the corrupting influence of a profligate life, while the old festering sore grew into a malignant canker, under the lash of misery.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But she in these fond feelings had no share; Her sighs were not for him; to her he was Even as a brother—but no more.”

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading The one startling improbability in this view of the case was the long interval between the husband’s appearance at Myrtle Cottage and the date of the murder; but even this difficulty Theodore was able to account for upon the hypothesis of a gradual perversion, a descent from vice to crime, as the man’s nature hardened under the corrupting influence of a profligate life, while the old festering sore grew into a malignant canker, under the lash of misery.

widely cultivated as a groundcover for its dark green shiny leaves and usually blue-violet flowers

From this reading The one startling improbability in this view of the case was the long interval between the husband’s appearance at Myrtle Cottage and the date of the murder; but even this difficulty Theodore was able to account for upon the hypothesis of a gradual perversion, a descent from vice to crime, as the man’s nature hardened under the corrupting influence of a profligate life, while the old festering sore grew into a malignant canker, under the lash of misery.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading After that conversation with the house-agent, the idea that he had found the clue to the Cheriton Chase mystery took root in Theodore Dalbrook’s mind.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The one startling improbability in this view of the case was the long interval between the husband’s appearance at Myrtle Cottage and the date of the murder; but even this difficulty Theodore was able to account for upon the hypothesis of a gradual perversion, a descent from vice to crime, as the man’s nature hardened under the corrupting influence of a profligate life, while the old festering sore grew into a malignant canker, under the lash of misery.

not any; not one

From this reading But she in these fond feelings had no share; Her sighs were not for him; to her he was Even as a brother—but no more.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But she in these fond feelings had no share; Her sighs were not for him; to her he was Even as a brother—but no more.”

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Taking as his starting-point the notion of a deadly hatred wreaking itself in an indirect revenge, there seemed no more likely figure for the _rôle_ of avenger than that of the wronged and deserted husband.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Upon a tone, A touch of hers, his blood would ebb and flow, And his cheek change tempestuously ...

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

From this reading The one startling improbability in this view of the case was the long interval between the husband’s appearance at Myrtle Cottage and the date of the murder; but even this difficulty Theodore was able to account for upon the hypothesis of a gradual perversion, a descent from vice to crime, as the man’s nature hardened under the corrupting influence of a profligate life, while the old festering sore grew into a malignant canker, under the lash of misery.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The one startling improbability in this view of the case was the long interval between the husband’s appearance at Myrtle Cottage and the date of the murder; but even this difficulty Theodore was able to account for upon the hypothesis of a gradual perversion, a descent from vice to crime, as the man’s nature hardened under the corrupting influence of a profligate life, while the old festering sore grew into a malignant canker, under the lash of misery.

a curve that reverses the direction of something

From this reading The one startling improbability in this view of the case was the long interval between the husband’s appearance at Myrtle Cottage and the date of the murder; but even this difficulty Theodore was able to account for upon the hypothesis of a gradual perversion, a descent from vice to crime, as the man’s nature hardened under the corrupting influence of a profligate life, while the old festering sore grew into a malignant canker, under the lash of misery.

a dissolute man in fashionable society

From this reading The one startling improbability in this view of the case was the long interval between the husband’s appearance at Myrtle Cottage and the date of the murder; but even this difficulty Theodore was able to account for upon the hypothesis of a gradual perversion, a descent from vice to crime, as the man’s nature hardened under the corrupting influence of a profligate life, while the old festering sore grew into a malignant canker, under the lash of misery.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading Taking as his starting-point the notion of a deadly hatred wreaking itself in an indirect revenge, there seemed no more likely figure for the _rôle_ of avenger than that of the wronged and deserted husband.

(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground

From this reading After that conversation with the house-agent, the idea that he had found the clue to the Cheriton Chase mystery took root in Theodore Dalbrook’s mind.

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From this reading Taking as his starting-point the notion of a deadly hatred wreaking itself in an indirect revenge, there seemed no more likely figure for the _rôle_ of avenger than that of the wronged and deserted husband.

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

From this reading Taking as his starting-point the notion of a deadly hatred wreaking itself in an indirect revenge, there seemed no more likely figure for the _rôle_ of avenger than that of the wronged and deserted husband.

have in common

From this reading But she in these fond feelings had no share; Her sighs were not for him; to her he was Even as a brother—but no more.”

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

From this reading But she in these fond feelings had no share; Her sighs were not for him; to her he was Even as a brother—but no more.”

plural of “sigh” — an utterance made by exhaling audibly

From this reading But she in these fond feelings had no share; Her sighs were not for him; to her he was Even as a brother—but no more.”

hurting

From this reading The one startling improbability in this view of the case was the long interval between the husband’s appearance at Myrtle Cottage and the date of the murder; but even this difficulty Theodore was able to account for upon the hypothesis of a gradual perversion, a descent from vice to crime, as the man’s nature hardened under the corrupting influence of a profligate life, while the old festering sore grew into a malignant canker, under the lash of misery.

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From this reading Taking as his starting-point the notion of a deadly hatred wreaking itself in an indirect revenge, there seemed no more likely figure for the _rôle_ of avenger than that of the wronged and deserted husband.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading The one startling improbability in this view of the case was the long interval between the husband’s appearance at Myrtle Cottage and the date of the murder; but even this difficulty Theodore was able to account for upon the hypothesis of a gradual perversion, a descent from vice to crime, as the man’s nature hardened under the corrupting influence of a profligate life, while the old festering sore grew into a malignant canker, under the lash of misery.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Taking as his starting-point the notion of a deadly hatred wreaking itself in an indirect revenge, there seemed no more likely figure for the _rôle_ of avenger than that of the wronged and deserted husband.

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From this reading “Upon a tone, A touch of hers, his blood would ebb and flow, And his cheek change tempestuously ...

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Taking as his starting-point the notion of a deadly hatred wreaking itself in an indirect revenge, there seemed no more likely figure for the _rôle_ of avenger than that of the wronged and deserted husband.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After that conversation with the house-agent, the idea that he had found the clue to the Cheriton Chase mystery took root in Theodore Dalbrook’s mind.

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

From this reading After that conversation with the house-agent, the idea that he had found the clue to the Cheriton Chase mystery took root in Theodore Dalbrook’s mind.

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From this reading After that conversation with the house-agent, the idea that he had found the clue to the Cheriton Chase mystery took root in Theodore Dalbrook’s mind.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Taking as his starting-point the notion of a deadly hatred wreaking itself in an indirect revenge, there seemed no more likely figure for the _rôle_ of avenger than that of the wronged and deserted husband.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading But she in these fond feelings had no share; Her sighs were not for him; to her he was Even as a brother—but no more.”

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

From this reading The one startling improbability in this view of the case was the long interval between the husband’s appearance at Myrtle Cottage and the date of the murder; but even this difficulty Theodore was able to account for upon the hypothesis of a gradual perversion, a descent from vice to crime, as the man’s nature hardened under the corrupting influence of a profligate life, while the old festering sore grew into a malignant canker, under the lash of misery.

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

From this reading But she in these fond feelings had no share; Her sighs were not for him; to her he was Even as a brother—but no more.”

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading “Upon a tone, A touch of hers, his blood would ebb and flow, And his cheek change tempestuously ...

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading After that conversation with the house-agent, the idea that he had found the clue to the Cheriton Chase mystery took root in Theodore Dalbrook’s mind.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading “Upon a tone, A touch of hers, his blood would ebb and flow, And his cheek change tempestuously ...

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The one startling improbability in this view of the case was the long interval between the husband’s appearance at Myrtle Cottage and the date of the murder; but even this difficulty Theodore was able to account for upon the hypothesis of a gradual perversion, a descent from vice to crime, as the man’s nature hardened under the corrupting influence of a profligate life, while the old festering sore grew into a malignant canker, under the lash of misery.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading “Upon a tone, A touch of hers, his blood would ebb and flow, And his cheek change tempestuously ...

moral weakness

From this reading The one startling improbability in this view of the case was the long interval between the husband’s appearance at Myrtle Cottage and the date of the murder; but even this difficulty Theodore was able to account for upon the hypothesis of a gradual perversion, a descent from vice to crime, as the man’s nature hardened under the corrupting influence of a profligate life, while the old festering sore grew into a malignant canker, under the lash of misery.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading The one startling improbability in this view of the case was the long interval between the husband’s appearance at Myrtle Cottage and the date of the murder; but even this difficulty Theodore was able to account for upon the hypothesis of a gradual perversion, a descent from vice to crime, as the man’s nature hardened under the corrupting influence of a profligate life, while the old festering sore grew into a malignant canker, under the lash of misery.

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

From this reading But she in these fond feelings had no share; Her sighs were not for him; to her he was Even as a brother—but no more.”

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading But she in these fond feelings had no share; Her sighs were not for him; to her he was Even as a brother—but no more.”

during the time that

From this reading The one startling improbability in this view of the case was the long interval between the husband’s appearance at Myrtle Cottage and the date of the murder; but even this difficulty Theodore was able to account for upon the hypothesis of a gradual perversion, a descent from vice to crime, as the man’s nature hardened under the corrupting influence of a profligate life, while the old festering sore grew into a malignant canker, under the lash of misery.

in the company of; together with

From this reading After that conversation with the house-agent, the idea that he had found the clue to the Cheriton Chase mystery took root in Theodore Dalbrook’s mind.

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

From this reading “Upon a tone, A touch of hers, his blood would ebb and flow, And his cheek change tempestuously ...

-ing form of “wreak” — cause to happen or to occur as a consequence

From this reading Taking as his starting-point the notion of a deadly hatred wreaking itself in an indirect revenge, there seemed no more likely figure for the _rôle_ of avenger than that of the wronged and deserted husband.

past form of “wrong” — treat unjustly; do wrong to

From this reading Taking as his starting-point the notion of a deadly hatred wreaking itself in an indirect revenge, there seemed no more likely figure for the _rôle_ of avenger than that of the wronged and deserted husband.