aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She said nothing about the matter during dinner, and immediately thereafter she excused herself, leaving the two men alone.
absolutelyadverbUS /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "I can't help but feel," said Compton, "that possibly there may be some reason in what Mr. Bince says, for he seems to feel more strongly on this subject than almost any question that has ever arisen in the plant wherein we differed, and it may be that I am doing wrong to absolutely ignore his wishes in the matter.
accountantsnounUS /əˈkaʊntənts/
plural of “accountant” — someone who maintains and audits business accounts
From this reading During the conversation that ensued Jimmy discovered that Bince had been using every argument at his command to induce Compton to let him go, as well as getting rid of the certified public accountants.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "I can't help but feel," said Compton, "that possibly there may be some reason in what Mr. Bince says, for he seems to feel more strongly on this subject than almost any question that has ever arisen in the plant wherein we differed, and it may be that I am doing wrong to absolutely ignore his wishes in the matter.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She said nothing about the matter during dinner, and immediately thereafter she excused herself, leaving the two men alone.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I can't help but feel," said Compton, "that possibly there may be some reason in what Mr. Bince says, for he seems to feel more strongly on this subject than almost any question that has ever arisen in the plant wherein we differed, and it may be that I am doing wrong to absolutely ignore his wishes in the matter.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She said nothing about the matter during dinner, and immediately thereafter she excused herself, leaving the two men alone.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I can't help but feel," said Compton, "that possibly there may be some reason in what Mr. Bince says, for he seems to feel more strongly on this subject than almost any question that has ever arisen in the plant wherein we differed, and it may be that I am doing wrong to absolutely ignore his wishes in the matter.
argumentnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənt/
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading During the conversation that ensued Jimmy discovered that Bince had been using every argument at his command to induce Compton to let him go, as well as getting rid of the certified public accountants.
arisenverbUS /ərˈɪzən/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading "I can't help but feel," said Compton, "that possibly there may be some reason in what Mr. Bince says, for he seems to feel more strongly on this subject than almost any question that has ever arisen in the plant wherein we differed, and it may be that I am doing wrong to absolutely ignore his wishes in the matter.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading During the conversation that ensued Jimmy discovered that Bince had been using every argument at his command to induce Compton to let him go, as well as getting rid of the certified public accountants.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During the conversation that ensued Jimmy discovered that Bince had been using every argument at his command to induce Compton to let him go, as well as getting rid of the certified public accountants.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I can't help but feel," said Compton, "that possibly there may be some reason in what Mr. Bince says, for he seems to feel more strongly on this subject than almost any question that has ever arisen in the plant wherein we differed, and it may be that I am doing wrong to absolutely ignore his wishes in the matter.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During the conversation that ensued Jimmy discovered that Bince had been using every argument at his command to induce Compton to let him go, as well as getting rid of the certified public accountants.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Mr. Compton returned to the room before Jimmy had discovered whether the girl intended to expose him or not.
Bince
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From this reading During the conversation that ensued Jimmy discovered that Bince had been using every argument at his command to induce Compton to let him go, as well as getting rid of the certified public accountants.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I can't help but feel," said Compton, "that possibly there may be some reason in what Mr. Bince says, for he seems to feel more strongly on this subject than almost any question that has ever arisen in the plant wherein we differed, and it may be that I am doing wrong to absolutely ignore his wishes in the matter.
can't
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From this reading "I can't help but feel," said Compton, "that possibly there may be some reason in what Mr. Bince says, for he seems to feel more strongly on this subject than almost any question that has ever arisen in the plant wherein we differed, and it may be that I am doing wrong to absolutely ignore his wishes in the matter.
certifiedadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtəfaɪd/
endorsed authoritatively as having met certain requirements
From this reading During the conversation that ensued Jimmy discovered that Bince had been using every argument at his command to induce Compton to let him go, as well as getting rid of the certified public accountants.
commandnounUS /kəˈmænd/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading During the conversation that ensued Jimmy discovered that Bince had been using every argument at his command to induce Compton to let him go, as well as getting rid of the certified public accountants.
ComptonnounUS /ˈkɑːmptən/
United States physicist noted for research on x-rays and gamma rays and nuclear energy
From this reading Mr. Compton returned to the room before Jimmy had discovered whether the girl intended to expose him or not.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading During the conversation that ensued Jimmy discovered that Bince had been using every argument at his command to induce Compton to let him go, as well as getting rid of the certified public accountants.
differedverbUS /ˈdɪfərd/
past form of “differ” — be different
From this reading "I can't help but feel," said Compton, "that possibly there may be some reason in what Mr. Bince says, for he seems to feel more strongly on this subject than almost any question that has ever arisen in the plant wherein we differed, and it may be that I am doing wrong to absolutely ignore his wishes in the matter.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading She said nothing about the matter during dinner, and immediately thereafter she excused herself, leaving the two men alone.
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Mr. Compton returned to the room before Jimmy had discovered whether the girl intended to expose him or not.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "I can't help but feel," said Compton, "that possibly there may be some reason in what Mr. Bince says, for he seems to feel more strongly on this subject than almost any question that has ever arisen in the plant wherein we differed, and it may be that I am doing wrong to absolutely ignore his wishes in the matter.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading She said nothing about the matter during dinner, and immediately thereafter she excused herself, leaving the two men alone.
ensuedverbUS /ɪnˈsuːd/
past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading During the conversation that ensued Jimmy discovered that Bince had been using every argument at his command to induce Compton to let him go, as well as getting rid of the certified public accountants.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading "I can't help but feel," said Compton, "that possibly there may be some reason in what Mr. Bince says, for he seems to feel more strongly on this subject than almost any question that has ever arisen in the plant wherein we differed, and it may be that I am doing wrong to absolutely ignore his wishes in the matter.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading During the conversation that ensued Jimmy discovered that Bince had been using every argument at his command to induce Compton to let him go, as well as getting rid of the certified public accountants.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading She said nothing about the matter during dinner, and immediately thereafter she excused herself, leaving the two men alone.
exposeverbUS /ɪkˈspoʊz/
expose or make accessible to some action or influence
From this reading Mr. Compton returned to the room before Jimmy had discovered whether the girl intended to expose him or not.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "I can't help but feel," said Compton, "that possibly there may be some reason in what Mr. Bince says, for he seems to feel more strongly on this subject than almost any question that has ever arisen in the plant wherein we differed, and it may be that I am doing wrong to absolutely ignore his wishes in the matter.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I can't help but feel," said Compton, "that possibly there may be some reason in what Mr. Bince says, for he seems to feel more strongly on this subject than almost any question that has ever arisen in the plant wherein we differed, and it may be that I am doing wrong to absolutely ignore his wishes in the matter.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading During the conversation that ensued Jimmy discovered that Bince had been using every argument at his command to induce Compton to let him go, as well as getting rid of the certified public accountants.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading Mr. Compton returned to the room before Jimmy had discovered whether the girl intended to expose him or not.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading During the conversation that ensued Jimmy discovered that Bince had been using every argument at his command to induce Compton to let him go, as well as getting rid of the certified public accountants.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Compton returned to the room before Jimmy had discovered whether the girl intended to expose him or not.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I can't help but feel," said Compton, "that possibly there may be some reason in what Mr. Bince says, for he seems to feel more strongly on this subject than almost any question that has ever arisen in the plant wherein we differed, and it may be that I am doing wrong to absolutely ignore his wishes in the matter.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I can't help but feel," said Compton, "that possibly there may be some reason in what Mr. Bince says, for he seems to feel more strongly on this subject than almost any question that has ever arisen in the plant wherein we differed, and it may be that I am doing wrong to absolutely ignore his wishes in the matter.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "I can't help but feel," said Compton, "that possibly there may be some reason in what Mr. Bince says, for he seems to feel more strongly on this subject than almost any question that has ever arisen in the plant wherein we differed, and it may be that I am doing wrong to absolutely ignore his wishes in the matter.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She said nothing about the matter during dinner, and immediately thereafter she excused herself, leaving the two men alone.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Compton returned to the room before Jimmy had discovered whether the girl intended to expose him or not.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the conversation that ensued Jimmy discovered that Bince had been using every argument at his command to induce Compton to let him go, as well as getting rid of the certified public accountants.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can't help but feel," said Compton, "that possibly there may be some reason in what Mr. Bince says, for he seems to feel more strongly on this subject than almost any question that has ever arisen in the plant wherein we differed, and it may be that I am doing wrong to absolutely ignore his wishes in the matter.
ignoreverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːr/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading "I can't help but feel," said Compton, "that possibly there may be some reason in what Mr. Bince says, for he seems to feel more strongly on this subject than almost any question that has ever arisen in the plant wherein we differed, and it may be that I am doing wrong to absolutely ignore his wishes in the matter.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading She said nothing about the matter during dinner, and immediately thereafter she excused herself, leaving the two men alone.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I can't help but feel," said Compton, "that possibly there may be some reason in what Mr. Bince says, for he seems to feel more strongly on this subject than almost any question that has ever arisen in the plant wherein we differed, and it may be that I am doing wrong to absolutely ignore his wishes in the matter.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading During the conversation that ensued Jimmy discovered that Bince had been using every argument at his command to induce Compton to let him go, as well as getting rid of the certified public accountants.
intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Mr. Compton returned to the room before Jimmy had discovered whether the girl intended to expose him or not.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I can't help but feel," said Compton, "that possibly there may be some reason in what Mr. Bince says, for he seems to feel more strongly on this subject than almost any question that has ever arisen in the plant wherein we differed, and it may be that I am doing wrong to absolutely ignore his wishes in the matter.
JIMMYverbUS /ˈdʒɪmi/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading JIMMY TELLS THE TRUTH.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading She said nothing about the matter during dinner, and immediately thereafter she excused herself, leaving the two men alone.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading During the conversation that ensued Jimmy discovered that Bince had been using every argument at his command to induce Compton to let him go, as well as getting rid of the certified public accountants.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She said nothing about the matter during dinner, and immediately thereafter she excused herself, leaving the two men alone.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I can't help but feel," said Compton, "that possibly there may be some reason in what Mr. Bince says, for he seems to feel more strongly on this subject than almost any question that has ever arisen in the plant wherein we differed, and it may be that I am doing wrong to absolutely ignore his wishes in the matter.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading She said nothing about the matter during dinner, and immediately thereafter she excused herself, leaving the two men alone.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I can't help but feel," said Compton, "that possibly there may be some reason in what Mr. Bince says, for he seems to feel more strongly on this subject than almost any question that has ever arisen in the plant wherein we differed, and it may be that I am doing wrong to absolutely ignore his wishes in the matter.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Compton returned to the room before Jimmy had discovered whether the girl intended to expose him or not.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Compton returned to the room before Jimmy had discovered whether the girl intended to expose him or not.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She said nothing about the matter during dinner, and immediately thereafter she excused herself, leaving the two men alone.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the conversation that ensued Jimmy discovered that Bince had been using every argument at his command to induce Compton to let him go, as well as getting rid of the certified public accountants.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I can't help but feel," said Compton, "that possibly there may be some reason in what Mr. Bince says, for he seems to feel more strongly on this subject than almost any question that has ever arisen in the plant wherein we differed, and it may be that I am doing wrong to absolutely ignore his wishes in the matter.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mr. Compton returned to the room before Jimmy had discovered whether the girl intended to expose him or not.
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading "I can't help but feel," said Compton, "that possibly there may be some reason in what Mr. Bince says, for he seems to feel more strongly on this subject than almost any question that has ever arisen in the plant wherein we differed, and it may be that I am doing wrong to absolutely ignore his wishes in the matter.
possiblyadverbUS /ˈpɑːsəbli/
by chance
From this reading "I can't help but feel," said Compton, "that possibly there may be some reason in what Mr. Bince says, for he seems to feel more strongly on this subject than almost any question that has ever arisen in the plant wherein we differed, and it may be that I am doing wrong to absolutely ignore his wishes in the matter.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading During the conversation that ensued Jimmy discovered that Bince had been using every argument at his command to induce Compton to let him go, as well as getting rid of the certified public accountants.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "I can't help but feel," said Compton, "that possibly there may be some reason in what Mr. Bince says, for he seems to feel more strongly on this subject than almost any question that has ever arisen in the plant wherein we differed, and it may be that I am doing wrong to absolutely ignore his wishes in the matter.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "I can't help but feel," said Compton, "that possibly there may be some reason in what Mr. Bince says, for he seems to feel more strongly on this subject than almost any question that has ever arisen in the plant wherein we differed, and it may be that I am doing wrong to absolutely ignore his wishes in the matter.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Mr. Compton returned to the room before Jimmy had discovered whether the girl intended to expose him or not.
ridverbUS /rɪd/
relieve from
From this reading During the conversation that ensued Jimmy discovered that Bince had been using every argument at his command to induce Compton to let him go, as well as getting rid of the certified public accountants.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mr. Compton returned to the room before Jimmy had discovered whether the girl intended to expose him or not.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She said nothing about the matter during dinner, and immediately thereafter she excused herself, leaving the two men alone.
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "I can't help but feel," said Compton, "that possibly there may be some reason in what Mr. Bince says, for he seems to feel more strongly on this subject than almost any question that has ever arisen in the plant wherein we differed, and it may be that I am doing wrong to absolutely ignore his wishes in the matter.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "I can't help but feel," said Compton, "that possibly there may be some reason in what Mr. Bince says, for he seems to feel more strongly on this subject than almost any question that has ever arisen in the plant wherein we differed, and it may be that I am doing wrong to absolutely ignore his wishes in the matter.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She said nothing about the matter during dinner, and immediately thereafter she excused herself, leaving the two men alone.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I can't help but feel," said Compton, "that possibly there may be some reason in what Mr. Bince says, for he seems to feel more strongly on this subject than almost any question that has ever arisen in the plant wherein we differed, and it may be that I am doing wrong to absolutely ignore his wishes in the matter.
stronglyadverbUS /ˈstrɔːŋli/
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading "I can't help but feel," said Compton, "that possibly there may be some reason in what Mr. Bince says, for he seems to feel more strongly on this subject than almost any question that has ever arisen in the plant wherein we differed, and it may be that I am doing wrong to absolutely ignore his wishes in the matter.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "I can't help but feel," said Compton, "that possibly there may be some reason in what Mr. Bince says, for he seems to feel more strongly on this subject than almost any question that has ever arisen in the plant wherein we differed, and it may be that I am doing wrong to absolutely ignore his wishes in the matter.
TELLSnounUS /telz/
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading JIMMY TELLS THE TRUTH.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I can't help but feel," said Compton, "that possibly there may be some reason in what Mr. Bince says, for he seems to feel more strongly on this subject than almost any question that has ever arisen in the plant wherein we differed, and it may be that I am doing wrong to absolutely ignore his wishes in the matter.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the conversation that ensued Jimmy discovered that Bince had been using every argument at his command to induce Compton to let him go, as well as getting rid of the certified public accountants.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JIMMY TELLS THE TRUTH.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I can't help but feel," said Compton, "that possibly there may be some reason in what Mr. Bince says, for he seems to feel more strongly on this subject than almost any question that has ever arisen in the plant wherein we differed, and it may be that I am doing wrong to absolutely ignore his wishes in the matter.
thereafteradverbUS /ðeˈræftər/
from that time on
From this reading She said nothing about the matter during dinner, and immediately thereafter she excused herself, leaving the two men alone.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I can't help but feel," said Compton, "that possibly there may be some reason in what Mr. Bince says, for he seems to feel more strongly on this subject than almost any question that has ever arisen in the plant wherein we differed, and it may be that I am doing wrong to absolutely ignore his wishes in the matter.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Compton returned to the room before Jimmy had discovered whether the girl intended to expose him or not.
TRUTHnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading JIMMY TELLS THE TRUTH.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She said nothing about the matter during dinner, and immediately thereafter she excused herself, leaving the two men alone.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading During the conversation that ensued Jimmy discovered that Bince had been using every argument at his command to induce Compton to let him go, as well as getting rid of the certified public accountants.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I can't help but feel," said Compton, "that possibly there may be some reason in what Mr. Bince says, for he seems to feel more strongly on this subject than almost any question that has ever arisen in the plant wherein we differed, and it may be that I am doing wrong to absolutely ignore his wishes in the matter.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading During the conversation that ensued Jimmy discovered that Bince had been using every argument at his command to induce Compton to let him go, as well as getting rid of the certified public accountants.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I can't help but feel," said Compton, "that possibly there may be some reason in what Mr. Bince says, for he seems to feel more strongly on this subject than almost any question that has ever arisen in the plant wherein we differed, and it may be that I am doing wrong to absolutely ignore his wishes in the matter.
wherein
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can't help but feel," said Compton, "that possibly there may be some reason in what Mr. Bince says, for he seems to feel more strongly on this subject than almost any question that has ever arisen in the plant wherein we differed, and it may be that I am doing wrong to absolutely ignore his wishes in the matter.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Mr. Compton returned to the room before Jimmy had discovered whether the girl intended to expose him or not.
wishesnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪz/
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading "I can't help but feel," said Compton, "that possibly there may be some reason in what Mr. Bince says, for he seems to feel more strongly on this subject than almost any question that has ever arisen in the plant wherein we differed, and it may be that I am doing wrong to absolutely ignore his wishes in the matter.
wrongadjectiveUS /rɔːŋ/
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading "I can't help but feel," said Compton, "that possibly there may be some reason in what Mr. Bince says, for he seems to feel more strongly on this subject than almost any question that has ever arisen in the plant wherein we differed, and it may be that I am doing wrong to absolutely ignore his wishes in the matter.