Chapter XXIX · Danger

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

From this reading Maxwell, however, did not know this man whom he suspected of being a murderer; he did not even know his name; but he could discover all about him in two ways, one of which was doubtful, the other certain.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Maxwell, however, did not know this man whom he suspected of being a murderer; he did not even know his name; but he could discover all about him in two ways, one of which was doubtful, the other certain.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading The diamond scarf-pin had been found on the terrace of Thornstream by Mrs. Belk, so the man to whom it belonged must have been there on the night of the murder, and the owner thereof, according to Maxwell's firm conviction--on the testimony of his own eyes--was none other than the stranger who had been in the company of Mrs. Belswin at the Deswarth station.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Maxwell, however, did not know this man whom he suspected of being a murderer; he did not even know his name; but he could discover all about him in two ways, one of which was doubtful, the other certain.

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

From this reading The first thing, therefore, to be done was to find out who this stranger was, and demand from him an explanation of his presence at Thornstream on that fatal night.

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

From this reading "Hide it, conceal it, Heed not the cost; Breathe it, reveal it, And thou art lost."

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading "Hide it, conceal it, Heed not the cost; Breathe it, reveal it, And thou art lost."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The diamond scarf-pin had been found on the terrace of Thornstream by Mrs. Belk, so the man to whom it belonged must have been there on the night of the murder, and the owner thereof, according to Maxwell's firm conviction--on the testimony of his own eyes--was none other than the stranger who had been in the company of Mrs. Belswin at the Deswarth station.

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

From this reading The first thing, therefore, to be done was to find out who this stranger was, and demand from him an explanation of his presence at Thornstream on that fatal night.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The diamond scarf-pin had been found on the terrace of Thornstream by Mrs. Belk, so the man to whom it belonged must have been there on the night of the murder, and the owner thereof, according to Maxwell's firm conviction--on the testimony of his own eyes--was none other than the stranger who had been in the company of Mrs. Belswin at the Deswarth station.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Maxwell, however, did not know this man whom he suspected of being a murderer; he did not even know his name; but he could discover all about him in two ways, one of which was doubtful, the other certain.

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From this reading The diamond scarf-pin had been found on the terrace of Thornstream by Mrs. Belk, so the man to whom it belonged must have been there on the night of the murder, and the owner thereof, according to Maxwell's firm conviction--on the testimony of his own eyes--was none other than the stranger who had been in the company of Mrs. Belswin at the Deswarth station.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading The diamond scarf-pin had been found on the terrace of Thornstream by Mrs. Belk, so the man to whom it belonged must have been there on the night of the murder, and the owner thereof, according to Maxwell's firm conviction--on the testimony of his own eyes--was none other than the stranger who had been in the company of Mrs. Belswin at the Deswarth station.

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From this reading The diamond scarf-pin had been found on the terrace of Thornstream by Mrs. Belk, so the man to whom it belonged must have been there on the night of the murder, and the owner thereof, according to Maxwell's firm conviction--on the testimony of his own eyes--was none other than the stranger who had been in the company of Mrs. Belswin at the Deswarth station.

draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs

From this reading "Hide it, conceal it, Heed not the cost; Breathe it, reveal it, And thou art lost."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Maxwell, however, did not know this man whom he suspected of being a murderer; he did not even know his name; but he could discover all about him in two ways, one of which was doubtful, the other certain.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The diamond scarf-pin had been found on the terrace of Thornstream by Mrs. Belk, so the man to whom it belonged must have been there on the night of the murder, and the owner thereof, according to Maxwell's firm conviction--on the testimony of his own eyes--was none other than the stranger who had been in the company of Mrs. Belswin at the Deswarth station.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Maxwell, however, did not know this man whom he suspected of being a murderer; he did not even know his name; but he could discover all about him in two ways, one of which was doubtful, the other certain.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The diamond scarf-pin had been found on the terrace of Thornstream by Mrs. Belk, so the man to whom it belonged must have been there on the night of the murder, and the owner thereof, according to Maxwell's firm conviction--on the testimony of his own eyes--was none other than the stranger who had been in the company of Mrs. Belswin at the Deswarth station.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading "Hide it, conceal it, Heed not the cost; Breathe it, reveal it, And thou art lost."

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading The diamond scarf-pin had been found on the terrace of Thornstream by Mrs. Belk, so the man to whom it belonged must have been there on the night of the murder, and the owner thereof, according to Maxwell's firm conviction--on the testimony of his own eyes--was none other than the stranger who had been in the company of Mrs. Belswin at the Deswarth station.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading "Hide it, conceal it, Heed not the cost; Breathe it, reveal it, And thou art lost."

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

From this reading Maxwell, however, did not know this man whom he suspected of being a murderer; he did not even know his name; but he could discover all about him in two ways, one of which was doubtful, the other certain.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading "Woman, this stranger Knows not thy shame; Yet there is danger Hears he thy name.

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading The first thing, therefore, to be done was to find out who this stranger was, and demand from him an explanation of his presence at Thornstream on that fatal night.

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From this reading The diamond scarf-pin had been found on the terrace of Thornstream by Mrs. Belk, so the man to whom it belonged must have been there on the night of the murder, and the owner thereof, according to Maxwell's firm conviction--on the testimony of his own eyes--was none other than the stranger who had been in the company of Mrs. Belswin at the Deswarth station.

a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading The diamond scarf-pin had been found on the terrace of Thornstream by Mrs. Belk, so the man to whom it belonged must have been there on the night of the murder, and the owner thereof, according to Maxwell's firm conviction--on the testimony of his own eyes--was none other than the stranger who had been in the company of Mrs. Belswin at the Deswarth station.

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

From this reading Maxwell, however, did not know this man whom he suspected of being a murderer; he did not even know his name; but he could discover all about him in two ways, one of which was doubtful, the other certain.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Maxwell, however, did not know this man whom he suspected of being a murderer; he did not even know his name; but he could discover all about him in two ways, one of which was doubtful, the other certain.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The first thing, therefore, to be done was to find out who this stranger was, and demand from him an explanation of his presence at Thornstream on that fatal night.

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading Maxwell, however, did not know this man whom he suspected of being a murderer; he did not even know his name; but he could discover all about him in two ways, one of which was doubtful, the other certain.

divisible by two

From this reading Maxwell, however, did not know this man whom he suspected of being a murderer; he did not even know his name; but he could discover all about him in two ways, one of which was doubtful, the other certain.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading The first thing, therefore, to be done was to find out who this stranger was, and demand from him an explanation of his presence at Thornstream on that fatal night.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The diamond scarf-pin had been found on the terrace of Thornstream by Mrs. Belk, so the man to whom it belonged must have been there on the night of the murder, and the owner thereof, according to Maxwell's firm conviction--on the testimony of his own eyes--was none other than the stranger who had been in the company of Mrs. Belswin at the Deswarth station.

bringing death

From this reading The first thing, therefore, to be done was to find out who this stranger was, and demand from him an explanation of his presence at Thornstream on that fatal night.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The first thing, therefore, to be done was to find out who this stranger was, and demand from him an explanation of his presence at Thornstream on that fatal night.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading The diamond scarf-pin had been found on the terrace of Thornstream by Mrs. Belk, so the man to whom it belonged must have been there on the night of the murder, and the owner thereof, according to Maxwell's firm conviction--on the testimony of his own eyes--was none other than the stranger who had been in the company of Mrs. Belswin at the Deswarth station.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first thing, therefore, to be done was to find out who this stranger was, and demand from him an explanation of his presence at Thornstream on that fatal night.

set up or found

From this reading The diamond scarf-pin had been found on the terrace of Thornstream by Mrs. Belk, so the man to whom it belonged must have been there on the night of the murder, and the owner thereof, according to Maxwell's firm conviction--on the testimony of his own eyes--was none other than the stranger who had been in the company of Mrs. Belswin at the Deswarth station.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The first thing, therefore, to be done was to find out who this stranger was, and demand from him an explanation of his presence at Thornstream on that fatal night.

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

From this reading The diamond scarf-pin had been found on the terrace of Thornstream by Mrs. Belk, so the man to whom it belonged must have been there on the night of the murder, and the owner thereof, according to Maxwell's firm conviction--on the testimony of his own eyes--was none other than the stranger who had been in the company of Mrs. Belswin at the Deswarth station.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The diamond scarf-pin had been found on the terrace of Thornstream by Mrs. Belk, so the man to whom it belonged must have been there on the night of the murder, and the owner thereof, according to Maxwell's firm conviction--on the testimony of his own eyes--was none other than the stranger who had been in the company of Mrs. Belswin at the Deswarth station.

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

From this reading "Woman, this stranger Knows not thy shame; Yet there is danger Hears he thy name.

third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading "Woman, this stranger Knows not thy shame; Yet there is danger Hears he thy name.

paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading "Hide it, conceal it, Heed not the cost; Breathe it, reveal it, And thou art lost."

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading "Hide it, conceal it, Heed not the cost; Breathe it, reveal it, And thou art lost."

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

From this reading The first thing, therefore, to be done was to find out who this stranger was, and demand from him an explanation of his presence at Thornstream on that fatal night.

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

From this reading The diamond scarf-pin had been found on the terrace of Thornstream by Mrs. Belk, so the man to whom it belonged must have been there on the night of the murder, and the owner thereof, according to Maxwell's firm conviction--on the testimony of his own eyes--was none other than the stranger who had been in the company of Mrs. Belswin at the Deswarth station.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Maxwell, however, did not know this man whom he suspected of being a murderer; he did not even know his name; but he could discover all about him in two ways, one of which was doubtful, the other certain.

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

From this reading The diamond scarf-pin had been found on the terrace of Thornstream by Mrs. Belk, so the man to whom it belonged must have been there on the night of the murder, and the owner thereof, according to Maxwell's firm conviction--on the testimony of his own eyes--was none other than the stranger who had been in the company of Mrs. Belswin at the Deswarth station.

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

From this reading "Woman, this stranger Knows not thy shame; Yet there is danger Hears he thy name.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Hide it, conceal it, Heed not the cost; Breathe it, reveal it, And thou art lost."

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

From this reading Maxwell, however, did not know this man whom he suspected of being a murderer; he did not even know his name; but he could discover all about him in two ways, one of which was doubtful, the other certain.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading "Woman, this stranger Knows not thy shame; Yet there is danger Hears he thy name.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading "Hide it, conceal it, Heed not the cost; Breathe it, reveal it, And thou art lost."

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The diamond scarf-pin had been found on the terrace of Thornstream by Mrs. Belk, so the man to whom it belonged must have been there on the night of the murder, and the owner thereof, according to Maxwell's firm conviction--on the testimony of his own eyes--was none other than the stranger who had been in the company of Mrs. Belswin at the Deswarth station.

a cgs unit of magnetic flux equal to the flux perpendicular to an area of 1 square centimeter in a magnetic field of 1 gauss

From this reading Maxwell, however, did not know this man whom he suspected of being a murderer; he did not even know his name; but he could discover all about him in two ways, one of which was doubtful, the other certain.

possessive form of “maxwell” — a cgs unit of magnetic flux equal to the flux perpendicular to an area of 1 square centimeter in a magnetic field of 1 gauss

From this reading The diamond scarf-pin had been found on the terrace of Thornstream by Mrs. Belk, so the man to whom it belonged must have been there on the night of the murder, and the owner thereof, according to Maxwell's firm conviction--on the testimony of his own eyes--was none other than the stranger who had been in the company of Mrs. Belswin at the Deswarth station.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The diamond scarf-pin had been found on the terrace of Thornstream by Mrs. Belk, so the man to whom it belonged must have been there on the night of the murder, and the owner thereof, according to Maxwell's firm conviction--on the testimony of his own eyes--was none other than the stranger who had been in the company of Mrs. Belswin at the Deswarth station.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading The diamond scarf-pin had been found on the terrace of Thornstream by Mrs. Belk, so the man to whom it belonged must have been there on the night of the murder, and the owner thereof, according to Maxwell's firm conviction--on the testimony of his own eyes--was none other than the stranger who had been in the company of Mrs. Belswin at the Deswarth station.

a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)

From this reading Maxwell, however, did not know this man whom he suspected of being a murderer; he did not even know his name; but he could discover all about him in two ways, one of which was doubtful, the other certain.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The diamond scarf-pin had been found on the terrace of Thornstream by Mrs. Belk, so the man to whom it belonged must have been there on the night of the murder, and the owner thereof, according to Maxwell's firm conviction--on the testimony of his own eyes--was none other than the stranger who had been in the company of Mrs. Belswin at the Deswarth station.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "Woman, this stranger Knows not thy shame; Yet there is danger Hears he thy name.

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

From this reading The diamond scarf-pin had been found on the terrace of Thornstream by Mrs. Belk, so the man to whom it belonged must have been there on the night of the murder, and the owner thereof, according to Maxwell's firm conviction--on the testimony of his own eyes--was none other than the stranger who had been in the company of Mrs. Belswin at the Deswarth station.

not one, and not any

From this reading The diamond scarf-pin had been found on the terrace of Thornstream by Mrs. Belk, so the man to whom it belonged must have been there on the night of the murder, and the owner thereof, according to Maxwell's firm conviction--on the testimony of his own eyes--was none other than the stranger who had been in the company of Mrs. Belswin at the Deswarth station.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Woman, this stranger Knows not thy shame; Yet there is danger Hears he thy name.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The diamond scarf-pin had been found on the terrace of Thornstream by Mrs. Belk, so the man to whom it belonged must have been there on the night of the murder, and the owner thereof, according to Maxwell's firm conviction--on the testimony of his own eyes--was none other than the stranger who had been in the company of Mrs. Belswin at the Deswarth station.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The diamond scarf-pin had been found on the terrace of Thornstream by Mrs. Belk, so the man to whom it belonged must have been there on the night of the murder, and the owner thereof, according to Maxwell's firm conviction--on the testimony of his own eyes--was none other than the stranger who had been in the company of Mrs. Belswin at the Deswarth station.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Maxwell, however, did not know this man whom he suspected of being a murderer; he did not even know his name; but he could discover all about him in two ways, one of which was doubtful, the other certain.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The diamond scarf-pin had been found on the terrace of Thornstream by Mrs. Belk, so the man to whom it belonged must have been there on the night of the murder, and the owner thereof, according to Maxwell's firm conviction--on the testimony of his own eyes--was none other than the stranger who had been in the company of Mrs. Belswin at the Deswarth station.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The first thing, therefore, to be done was to find out who this stranger was, and demand from him an explanation of his presence at Thornstream on that fatal night.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The diamond scarf-pin had been found on the terrace of Thornstream by Mrs. Belk, so the man to whom it belonged must have been there on the night of the murder, and the owner thereof, according to Maxwell's firm conviction--on the testimony of his own eyes--was none other than the stranger who had been in the company of Mrs. Belswin at the Deswarth station.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading The diamond scarf-pin had been found on the terrace of Thornstream by Mrs. Belk, so the man to whom it belonged must have been there on the night of the murder, and the owner thereof, according to Maxwell's firm conviction--on the testimony of his own eyes--was none other than the stranger who had been in the company of Mrs. Belswin at the Deswarth station.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading The first thing, therefore, to be done was to find out who this stranger was, and demand from him an explanation of his presence at Thornstream on that fatal night.

make visible

From this reading "Hide it, conceal it, Heed not the cost; Breathe it, reveal it, And thou art lost."

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From this reading The diamond scarf-pin had been found on the terrace of Thornstream by Mrs. Belk, so the man to whom it belonged must have been there on the night of the murder, and the owner thereof, according to Maxwell's firm conviction--on the testimony of his own eyes--was none other than the stranger who had been in the company of Mrs. Belswin at the Deswarth station.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading "Woman, this stranger Knows not thy shame; Yet there is danger Hears he thy name.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The diamond scarf-pin had been found on the terrace of Thornstream by Mrs. Belk, so the man to whom it belonged must have been there on the night of the murder, and the owner thereof, according to Maxwell's firm conviction--on the testimony of his own eyes--was none other than the stranger who had been in the company of Mrs. Belswin at the Deswarth station.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading The diamond scarf-pin had been found on the terrace of Thornstream by Mrs. Belk, so the man to whom it belonged must have been there on the night of the murder, and the owner thereof, according to Maxwell's firm conviction--on the testimony of his own eyes--was none other than the stranger who had been in the company of Mrs. Belswin at the Deswarth station.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading "Woman, this stranger Knows not thy shame; Yet there is danger Hears he thy name.

believed likely

From this reading Maxwell, however, did not know this man whom he suspected of being a murderer; he did not even know his name; but he could discover all about him in two ways, one of which was doubtful, the other certain.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading The diamond scarf-pin had been found on the terrace of Thornstream by Mrs. Belk, so the man to whom it belonged must have been there on the night of the murder, and the owner thereof, according to Maxwell's firm conviction--on the testimony of his own eyes--was none other than the stranger who had been in the company of Mrs. Belswin at the Deswarth station.

a solemn statement made under oath

From this reading The diamond scarf-pin had been found on the terrace of Thornstream by Mrs. Belk, so the man to whom it belonged must have been there on the night of the murder, and the owner thereof, according to Maxwell's firm conviction--on the testimony of his own eyes--was none other than the stranger who had been in the company of Mrs. Belswin at the Deswarth station.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The diamond scarf-pin had been found on the terrace of Thornstream by Mrs. Belk, so the man to whom it belonged must have been there on the night of the murder, and the owner thereof, according to Maxwell's firm conviction--on the testimony of his own eyes--was none other than the stranger who had been in the company of Mrs. Belswin at the Deswarth station.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The first thing, therefore, to be done was to find out who this stranger was, and demand from him an explanation of his presence at Thornstream on that fatal night.

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

From this reading "Hide it, conceal it, Heed not the cost; Breathe it, reveal it, And thou art lost."

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Woman, this stranger Knows not thy shame; Yet there is danger Hears he thy name.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading The first thing, therefore, to be done was to find out who this stranger was, and demand from him an explanation of his presence at Thornstream on that fatal night.

of or concerning this or that

From this reading The diamond scarf-pin had been found on the terrace of Thornstream by Mrs. Belk, so the man to whom it belonged must have been there on the night of the murder, and the owner thereof, according to Maxwell's firm conviction--on the testimony of his own eyes--was none other than the stranger who had been in the company of Mrs. Belswin at the Deswarth station.

a special situation

From this reading The first thing, therefore, to be done was to find out who this stranger was, and demand from him an explanation of his presence at Thornstream on that fatal night.

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

From this reading "Woman, this stranger Knows not thy shame; Yet there is danger Hears he thy name.

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From this reading The diamond scarf-pin had been found on the terrace of Thornstream by Mrs. Belk, so the man to whom it belonged must have been there on the night of the murder, and the owner thereof, according to Maxwell's firm conviction--on the testimony of his own eyes--was none other than the stranger who had been in the company of Mrs. Belswin at the Deswarth station.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading "Hide it, conceal it, Heed not the cost; Breathe it, reveal it, And thou art lost."

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading "Woman, this stranger Knows not thy shame; Yet there is danger Hears he thy name.

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

From this reading The diamond scarf-pin had been found on the terrace of Thornstream by Mrs. Belk, so the man to whom it belonged must have been there on the night of the murder, and the owner thereof, according to Maxwell's firm conviction--on the testimony of his own eyes--was none other than the stranger who had been in the company of Mrs. Belswin at the Deswarth station.

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

From this reading Maxwell, however, did not know this man whom he suspected of being a murderer; he did not even know his name; but he could discover all about him in two ways, one of which was doubtful, the other certain.

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

From this reading The diamond scarf-pin had been found on the terrace of Thornstream by Mrs. Belk, so the man to whom it belonged must have been there on the night of the murder, and the owner thereof, according to Maxwell's firm conviction--on the testimony of his own eyes--was none other than the stranger who had been in the company of Mrs. Belswin at the Deswarth station.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading Maxwell, however, did not know this man whom he suspected of being a murderer; he did not even know his name; but he could discover all about him in two ways, one of which was doubtful, the other certain.

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

From this reading Maxwell, however, did not know this man whom he suspected of being a murderer; he did not even know his name; but he could discover all about him in two ways, one of which was doubtful, the other certain.

which person or people

From this reading The diamond scarf-pin had been found on the terrace of Thornstream by Mrs. Belk, so the man to whom it belonged must have been there on the night of the murder, and the owner thereof, according to Maxwell's firm conviction--on the testimony of his own eyes--was none other than the stranger who had been in the company of Mrs. Belswin at the Deswarth station.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The diamond scarf-pin had been found on the terrace of Thornstream by Mrs. Belk, so the man to whom it belonged must have been there on the night of the murder, and the owner thereof, according to Maxwell's firm conviction--on the testimony of his own eyes--was none other than the stranger who had been in the company of Mrs. Belswin at the Deswarth station.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading "Woman, this stranger Knows not thy shame; Yet there is danger Hears he thy name.

but in spite of that

From this reading "Woman, this stranger Knows not thy shame; Yet there is danger Hears he thy name.