Chapter XXI · _The Honor of the House_

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

From this reading The Treasury bonds had reached their goal in the vaults of the Bank of England, and Senator Sherman, having duly discharged his duty to his Republic, was speeding back to his wife and daughter at Prior’s Tarrant, with, as he quaintly phrased it, "a considerable load off his chest."

a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

later than; following

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

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

From this reading In the reserved compartment with him were the Duke of Beaumanoir and General Sadgrove, who had insisted on forming an escort.

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

From this reading The Treasury bonds had reached their goal in the vaults of the Bank of England, and Senator Sherman, having duly discharged his duty to his Republic, was speeding back to his wife and daughter at Prior’s Tarrant, with, as he quaintly phrased it, "a considerable load off his chest."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

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

From this reading The Treasury bonds had reached their goal in the vaults of the Bank of England, and Senator Sherman, having duly discharged his duty to his Republic, was speeding back to his wife and daughter at Prior’s Tarrant, with, as he quaintly phrased it, "a considerable load off his chest."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Treasury bonds had reached their goal in the vaults of the Bank of England, and Senator Sherman, having duly discharged his duty to his Republic, was speeding back to his wife and daughter at Prior’s Tarrant, with, as he quaintly phrased it, "a considerable load off his chest."

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

From this reading His two companions persisted in treating him as a hero, whereas he guessed that they were both aware of the true state of the case.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The Treasury bonds had reached their goal in the vaults of the Bank of England, and Senator Sherman, having duly discharged his duty to his Republic, was speeding back to his wife and daughter at Prior’s Tarrant, with, as he quaintly phrased it, "a considerable load off his chest."

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading The Treasury bonds had reached their goal in the vaults of the Bank of England, and Senator Sherman, having duly discharged his duty to his Republic, was speeding back to his wife and daughter at Prior’s Tarrant, with, as he quaintly phrased it, "a considerable load off his chest."

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From this reading In the reserved compartment with him were the Duke of Beaumanoir and General Sadgrove, who had insisted on forming an escort.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Duke, who had been buoyed up with excitement till the bonds were safe in the bank, had fallen into dejection on the return journey.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms

From this reading The Treasury bonds had reached their goal in the vaults of the Bank of England, and Senator Sherman, having duly discharged his duty to his Republic, was speeding back to his wife and daughter at Prior’s Tarrant, with, as he quaintly phrased it, "a considerable load off his chest."

the two together, not just one

From this reading His two companions persisted in treating him as a hero, whereas he guessed that they were both aware of the true state of the case.

past form of “buoy” — float on the surface of water

From this reading The Duke, who had been buoyed up with excitement till the bonds were safe in the bank, had fallen into dejection on the return journey.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

an occurrence of something

From this reading His two companions persisted in treating him as a hero, whereas he guessed that they were both aware of the true state of the case.

the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading The Treasury bonds had reached their goal in the vaults of the Bank of England, and Senator Sherman, having duly discharged his duty to his Republic, was speeding back to his wife and daughter at Prior’s Tarrant, with, as he quaintly phrased it, "a considerable load off his chest."

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading His two companions persisted in treating him as a hero, whereas he guessed that they were both aware of the true state of the case.

a space into which an area is subdivided

From this reading In the reserved compartment with him were the Duke of Beaumanoir and General Sadgrove, who had insisted on forming an escort.

guilt as an accomplice in a crime or offense

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The Treasury bonds had reached their goal in the vaults of the Bank of England, and Senator Sherman, having duly discharged his duty to his Republic, was speeding back to his wife and daughter at Prior’s Tarrant, with, as he quaintly phrased it, "a considerable load off his chest."

the act of constructing something

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

make right or correct

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

a female human offspring

From this reading The Treasury bonds had reached their goal in the vaults of the Bank of England, and Senator Sherman, having duly discharged his duty to his Republic, was speeding back to his wife and daughter at Prior’s Tarrant, with, as he quaintly phrased it, "a considerable load off his chest."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

a state of melancholy depression

From this reading The Duke, who had been buoyed up with excitement till the bonds were safe in the bank, had fallen into dejection on the return journey.

having lost your job

From this reading The Treasury bonds had reached their goal in the vaults of the Bank of England, and Senator Sherman, having duly discharged his duty to his Republic, was speeding back to his wife and daughter at Prior’s Tarrant, with, as he quaintly phrased it, "a considerable load off his chest."

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading In the reserved compartment with him were the Duke of Beaumanoir and General Sadgrove, who had insisted on forming an escort.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading The Treasury bonds had reached their goal in the vaults of the Bank of England, and Senator Sherman, having duly discharged his duty to his Republic, was speeding back to his wife and daughter at Prior’s Tarrant, with, as he quaintly phrased it, "a considerable load off his chest."

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading The Treasury bonds had reached their goal in the vaults of the Bank of England, and Senator Sherman, having duly discharged his duty to his Republic, was speeding back to his wife and daughter at Prior’s Tarrant, with, as he quaintly phrased it, "a considerable load off his chest."

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

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading The Treasury bonds had reached their goal in the vaults of the Bank of England, and Senator Sherman, having duly discharged his duty to his Republic, was speeding back to his wife and daughter at Prior’s Tarrant, with, as he quaintly phrased it, "a considerable load off his chest."

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

containing or characterized by error

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading In the reserved compartment with him were the Duke of Beaumanoir and General Sadgrove, who had insisted on forming an escort.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading The Duke, who had been buoyed up with excitement till the bonds were safe in the bank, had fallen into dejection on the return journey.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading The Duke, who had been buoyed up with excitement till the bonds were safe in the bank, had fallen into dejection on the return journey.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading In the reserved compartment with him were the Duke of Beaumanoir and General Sadgrove, who had insisted on forming an escort.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading In the reserved compartment with him were the Duke of Beaumanoir and General Sadgrove, who had insisted on forming an escort.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it

From this reading The Treasury bonds had reached their goal in the vaults of the Bank of England, and Senator Sherman, having duly discharged his duty to his Republic, was speeding back to his wife and daughter at Prior’s Tarrant, with, as he quaintly phrased it, "a considerable load off his chest."

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading His two companions persisted in treating him as a hero, whereas he guessed that they were both aware of the true state of the case.

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

From this reading The Treasury bonds had reached their goal in the vaults of the Bank of England, and Senator Sherman, having duly discharged his duty to his Republic, was speeding back to his wife and daughter at Prior’s Tarrant, with, as he quaintly phrased it, "a considerable load off his chest."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The Treasury bonds had reached their goal in the vaults of the Bank of England, and Senator Sherman, having duly discharged his duty to his Republic, was speeding back to his wife and daughter at Prior’s Tarrant, with, as he quaintly phrased it, "a considerable load off his chest."

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

From this reading The Treasury bonds had reached their goal in the vaults of the Bank of England, and Senator Sherman, having duly discharged his duty to his Republic, was speeding back to his wife and daughter at Prior’s Tarrant, with, as he quaintly phrased it, "a considerable load off his chest."

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

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

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading His two companions persisted in treating him as a hero, whereas he guessed that they were both aware of the true state of the case.

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

From this reading In the reserved compartment with him were the Duke of Beaumanoir and General Sadgrove, who had insisted on forming an escort.

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

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

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

From this reading The Treasury bonds had reached their goal in the vaults of the Bank of England, and Senator Sherman, having duly discharged his duty to his Republic, was speeding back to his wife and daughter at Prior’s Tarrant, with, as he quaintly phrased it, "a considerable load off his chest."

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

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

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

From this reading The Treasury bonds had reached their goal in the vaults of the Bank of England, and Senator Sherman, having duly discharged his duty to his Republic, was speeding back to his wife and daughter at Prior’s Tarrant, with, as he quaintly phrased it, "a considerable load off his chest."

a message received and understood

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading In the reserved compartment with him were the Duke of Beaumanoir and General Sadgrove, who had insisted on forming an escort.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The Duke, who had been buoyed up with excitement till the bonds were safe in the bank, had fallen into dejection on the return journey.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Treasury bonds had reached their goal in the vaults of the Bank of England, and Senator Sherman, having duly discharged his duty to his Republic, was speeding back to his wife and daughter at Prior’s Tarrant, with, as he quaintly phrased it, "a considerable load off his chest."

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading The Duke, who had been buoyed up with excitement till the bonds were safe in the bank, had fallen into dejection on the return journey.

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

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

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

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading The Treasury bonds had reached their goal in the vaults of the Bank of England, and Senator Sherman, having duly discharged his duty to his Republic, was speeding back to his wife and daughter at Prior’s Tarrant, with, as he quaintly phrased it, "a considerable load off his chest."

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Treasury bonds had reached their goal in the vaults of the Bank of England, and Senator Sherman, having duly discharged his duty to his Republic, was speeding back to his wife and daughter at Prior’s Tarrant, with, as he quaintly phrased it, "a considerable load off his chest."

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The Treasury bonds had reached their goal in the vaults of the Bank of England, and Senator Sherman, having duly discharged his duty to his Republic, was speeding back to his wife and daughter at Prior’s Tarrant, with, as he quaintly phrased it, "a considerable load off his chest."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the reserved compartment with him were the Duke of Beaumanoir and General Sadgrove, who had insisted on forming an escort.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

past form of “persist” — continue to exist

From this reading His two companions persisted in treating him as a hero, whereas he guessed that they were both aware of the true state of the case.

past form of “phrase” — put into words or an expression

From this reading The Treasury bonds had reached their goal in the vaults of the Bank of England, and Senator Sherman, having duly discharged his duty to his Republic, was speeding back to his wife and daughter at Prior’s Tarrant, with, as he quaintly phrased it, "a considerable load off his chest."

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

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

From this reading The Treasury bonds had reached their goal in the vaults of the Bank of England, and Senator Sherman, having duly discharged his duty to his Republic, was speeding back to his wife and daughter at Prior’s Tarrant, with, as he quaintly phrased it, "a considerable load off his chest."

in a strange but not unpleasant manner

From this reading The Treasury bonds had reached their goal in the vaults of the Bank of England, and Senator Sherman, having duly discharged his duty to his Republic, was speeding back to his wife and daughter at Prior’s Tarrant, with, as he quaintly phrased it, "a considerable load off his chest."

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The Treasury bonds had reached their goal in the vaults of the Bank of England, and Senator Sherman, having duly discharged his duty to his Republic, was speeding back to his wife and daughter at Prior’s Tarrant, with, as he quaintly phrased it, "a considerable load off his chest."

a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them

From this reading The Treasury bonds had reached their goal in the vaults of the Bank of England, and Senator Sherman, having duly discharged his duty to his Republic, was speeding back to his wife and daughter at Prior’s Tarrant, with, as he quaintly phrased it, "a considerable load off his chest."

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading In the reserved compartment with him were the Duke of Beaumanoir and General Sadgrove, who had insisted on forming an escort.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The Duke, who had been buoyed up with excitement till the bonds were safe in the bank, had fallen into dejection on the return journey.

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

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

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From this reading In the reserved compartment with him were the Duke of Beaumanoir and General Sadgrove, who had insisted on forming an escort.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading The Duke, who had been buoyed up with excitement till the bonds were safe in the bank, had fallen into dejection on the return journey.

a member of a senate

From this reading The Treasury bonds had reached their goal in the vaults of the Bank of England, and Senator Sherman, having duly discharged his duty to his Republic, was speeding back to his wife and daughter at Prior’s Tarrant, with, as he quaintly phrased it, "a considerable load off his chest."

United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820-1891)

From this reading The Treasury bonds had reached their goal in the vaults of the Bank of England, and Senator Sherman, having duly discharged his duty to his Republic, was speeding back to his wife and daughter at Prior’s Tarrant, with, as he quaintly phrased it, "a considerable load off his chest."

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

changing location rapidly

From this reading The Treasury bonds had reached their goal in the vaults of the Bank of England, and Senator Sherman, having duly discharged his duty to his Republic, was speeding back to his wife and daughter at Prior’s Tarrant, with, as he quaintly phrased it, "a considerable load off his chest."

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading His two companions persisted in treating him as a hero, whereas he guessed that they were both aware of the true state of the case.

required or under orders

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

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From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

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From this reading The Treasury bonds had reached their goal in the vaults of the Bank of England, and Senator Sherman, having duly discharged his duty to his Republic, was speeding back to his wife and daughter at Prior’s Tarrant, with, as he quaintly phrased it, "a considerable load off his chest."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His two companions persisted in treating him as a hero, whereas he guessed that they were both aware of the true state of the case.

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

From this reading The Treasury bonds had reached their goal in the vaults of the Bank of England, and Senator Sherman, having duly discharged his duty to his Republic, was speeding back to his wife and daughter at Prior’s Tarrant, with, as he quaintly phrased it, "a considerable load off his chest."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Treasury bonds had reached their goal in the vaults of the Bank of England, and Senator Sherman, having duly discharged his duty to his Republic, was speeding back to his wife and daughter at Prior’s Tarrant, with, as he quaintly phrased it, "a considerable load off his chest."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading His two companions persisted in treating him as a hero, whereas he guessed that they were both aware of the true state of the case.

something that is a source of danger

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

up to a particular time

From this reading The Duke, who had been buoyed up with excitement till the bonds were safe in the bank, had fallen into dejection on the return journey.

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

From this reading The Treasury bonds had reached their goal in the vaults of the Bank of England, and Senator Sherman, having duly discharged his duty to his Republic, was speeding back to his wife and daughter at Prior’s Tarrant, with, as he quaintly phrased it, "a considerable load off his chest."

the funds of a government or institution or individual

From this reading The Treasury bonds had reached their goal in the vaults of the Bank of England, and Senator Sherman, having duly discharged his duty to his Republic, was speeding back to his wife and daughter at Prior’s Tarrant, with, as he quaintly phrased it, "a considerable load off his chest."

-ing form of “treat” — interact in a certain way

From this reading His two companions persisted in treating him as a hero, whereas he guessed that they were both aware of the true state of the case.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading His two companions persisted in treating him as a hero, whereas he guessed that they were both aware of the true state of the case.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

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

From this reading His two companions persisted in treating him as a hero, whereas he guessed that they were both aware of the true state of the case.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The Duke, who had been buoyed up with excitement till the bonds were safe in the bank, had fallen into dejection on the return journey.

plural of “vault” — a burial chamber (usually underground)

From this reading The Treasury bonds had reached their goal in the vaults of the Bank of England, and Senator Sherman, having duly discharged his duty to his Republic, was speeding back to his wife and daughter at Prior’s Tarrant, with, as he quaintly phrased it, "a considerable load off his chest."

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.

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

From this reading The Treasury bonds had reached their goal in the vaults of the Bank of England, and Senator Sherman, having duly discharged his duty to his Republic, was speeding back to his wife and daughter at Prior’s Tarrant, with, as he quaintly phrased it, "a considerable load off his chest."

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

From this reading In the reserved compartment with him were the Duke of Beaumanoir and General Sadgrove, who had insisted on forming an escort.

in contrast with the fact that

From this reading His two companions persisted in treating him as a hero, whereas he guessed that they were both aware of the true state of the case.

which person or people

From this reading In the reserved compartment with him were the Duke of Beaumanoir and General Sadgrove, who had insisted on forming an escort.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The Treasury bonds had reached their goal in the vaults of the Bank of England, and Senator Sherman, having duly discharged his duty to his Republic, was speeding back to his wife and daughter at Prior’s Tarrant, with, as he quaintly phrased it, "a considerable load off his chest."

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Treasury bonds had reached their goal in the vaults of the Bank of England, and Senator Sherman, having duly discharged his duty to his Republic, was speeding back to his wife and daughter at Prior’s Tarrant, with, as he quaintly phrased it, "a considerable load off his chest."

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

From this reading He knew that one of them was, for he had himself, under threat of information being given to the police, confessed everything to the General after the latter’s visit to the hotel on the day of "Mrs. Talmage Eglinton’s" supposed confinement to her room; and, at any rate, the Senator must have heard something of the truth, or he would not have been prepared the night before to confound Cora Lestrade’s correct accusation with a generous but entirely erroneous construction of his complicity.