Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

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From this reading A passer-by into whom he jostled in his absent-mindedness snarled angrily, bidding him look where he was going--that pulled Barthorpe together and he collected his wits, asking himself what he wanted.

(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 THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading He hurried along, scarcely knowing where he was going--but he was thinking all the same.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading And suddenly he pulled himself up and found that he had turned down Portman Street and was already in the thick of Oxford Street's busy crowds.

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

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

with anger

From this reading A passer-by into whom he jostled in his absent-mindedness snarled angrily, bidding him look where he was going--that pulled Barthorpe together and he collected his wits, asking himself what he wanted.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading A passer-by into whom he jostled in his absent-mindedness snarled angrily, bidding him look where he was going--that pulled Barthorpe together and he collected his wits, asking himself what he wanted.

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

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

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

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading A passer-by into whom he jostled in his absent-mindedness snarled angrily, bidding him look where he was going--that pulled Barthorpe together and he collected his wits, asking himself what he wanted.

the two together, not just one

From this reading And in point of strict fact, Barthorpe was both stunned by the news he had just received and plunged into deep speculation by a certain feature of it.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading And suddenly he pulled himself up and found that he had turned down Portman Street and was already in the thick of Oxford Street's busy crowds.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading And in point of strict fact, Barthorpe was both stunned by the news he had just received and plunged into deep speculation by a certain feature of it.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading And in point of strict fact, Barthorpe was both stunned by the news he had just received and plunged into deep speculation by a certain feature of it.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

brought together in one place

From this reading A passer-by into whom he jostled in his absent-mindedness snarled angrily, bidding him look where he was going--that pulled Barthorpe together and he collected his wits, asking himself what he wanted.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together

From this reading And suddenly he pulled himself up and found that he had turned down Portman Street and was already in the thick of Oxford Street's busy crowds.

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From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading And in point of strict fact, Barthorpe was both stunned by the news he had just received and plunged into deep speculation by a certain feature of it.

marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading And suddenly he pulled himself up and found that he had turned down Portman Street and was already in the thick of Oxford Street's busy crowds.

one or the other of two

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

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

From this reading And in point of strict fact, Barthorpe was both stunned by the news he had just received and plunged into deep speculation by a certain feature of it.

plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading And in point of strict fact, Barthorpe was both stunned by the news he had just received and plunged into deep speculation by a certain feature of it.

set up or found

From this reading And suddenly he pulled himself up and found that he had turned down Portman Street and was already in the thick of Oxford Street's busy crowds.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

the act of departing

From this reading He hurried along, scarcely knowing where he was going--but he was thinking all the same.

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

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

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

From this reading And in point of strict fact, Barthorpe was both stunned by the news he had just received and plunged into deep speculation by a certain feature of it.

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

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

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

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

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

From this reading And suddenly he pulled himself up and found that he had turned down Portman Street and was already in the thick of Oxford Street's busy crowds.

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

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading He hurried along, scarcely knowing where he was going--but he was thinking all the same.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

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

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading And in point of strict fact, Barthorpe was both stunned by the news he had just received and plunged into deep speculation by a certain feature of it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And in point of strict fact, Barthorpe was both stunned by the news he had just received and plunged into deep speculation by a certain feature of it.

past form of “jostle” — make one's way by jostling, pushing, or shoving

From this reading A passer-by into whom he jostled in his absent-mindedness snarled angrily, bidding him look where he was going--that pulled Barthorpe together and he collected his wits, asking himself what he wanted.

and nothing more

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading He hurried along, scarcely knowing where he was going--but he was thinking all the same.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading A passer-by into whom he jostled in his absent-mindedness snarled angrily, bidding him look where he was going--that pulled Barthorpe together and he collected his wits, asking himself what he wanted.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

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

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

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

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

information about recent and important events

From this reading And in point of strict fact, Barthorpe was both stunned by the news he had just received and plunged into deep speculation by a certain feature of it.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University

From this reading And suddenly he pulled himself up and found that he had turned down Portman Street and was already in the thick of Oxford Street's busy crowds.

a person who passes by casually or by chance

From this reading A passer-by into whom he jostled in his absent-mindedness snarled angrily, bidding him look where he was going--that pulled Barthorpe together and he collected his wits, asking himself what he wanted.

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading And in point of strict fact, Barthorpe was both stunned by the news he had just received and plunged into deep speculation by a certain feature of it.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading And in point of strict fact, Barthorpe was both stunned by the news he had just received and plunged into deep speculation by a certain feature of it.

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From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading And suddenly he pulled himself up and found that he had turned down Portman Street and was already in the thick of Oxford Street's busy crowds.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

Identical; not different.

From this reading He hurried along, scarcely knowing where he was going--but he was thinking all the same.

only a very short time before

From this reading He hurried along, scarcely knowing where he was going--but he was thinking all the same.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

tangled in knots or snarls

From this reading A passer-by into whom he jostled in his absent-mindedness snarled angrily, bidding him look where he was going--that pulled Barthorpe together and he collected his wits, asking himself what he wanted.

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading And in point of strict fact, Barthorpe was both stunned by the news he had just received and plunged into deep speculation by a certain feature of it.

make square

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading And suddenly he pulled himself up and found that he had turned down Portman Street and was already in the thick of Oxford Street's busy crowds.

possessive form of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading And suddenly he pulled himself up and found that he had turned down Portman Street and was already in the thick of Oxford Street's busy crowds.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading And in point of strict fact, Barthorpe was both stunned by the news he had just received and plunged into deep speculation by a certain feature of it.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading And in point of strict fact, Barthorpe was both stunned by the news he had just received and plunged into deep speculation by a certain feature of it.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading And suddenly he pulled himself up and found that he had turned down Portman Street and was already in the thick of Oxford Street's busy crowds.

for a limited time only; not permanently

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

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

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading And suddenly he pulled himself up and found that he had turned down Portman Street and was already in the thick of Oxford Street's busy crowds.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading He hurried along, scarcely knowing where he was going--but he was thinking all the same.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading A passer-by into whom he jostled in his absent-mindedness snarled angrily, bidding him look where he was going--that pulled Barthorpe together and he collected his wits, asking himself what he wanted.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading And suddenly he pulled himself up and found that he had turned down Portman Street and was already in the thick of Oxford Street's busy crowds.

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

From this reading And suddenly he pulled himself up and found that he had turned down Portman Street and was already in the thick of Oxford Street's busy crowds.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading A passer-by into whom he jostled in his absent-mindedness snarled angrily, bidding him look where he was going--that pulled Barthorpe together and he collected his wits, asking himself what he wanted.

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

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading A passer-by into whom he jostled in his absent-mindedness snarled angrily, bidding him look where he was going--that pulled Barthorpe together and he collected his wits, asking himself what he wanted.

in or at the place that

From this reading He hurried along, scarcely knowing where he was going--but he was thinking all the same.

which person or people

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

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

From this reading A passer-by into whom he jostled in his absent-mindedness snarled angrily, bidding him look where he was going--that pulled Barthorpe together and he collected his wits, asking himself what he wanted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.

the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception

From this reading A passer-by into whom he jostled in his absent-mindedness snarled angrily, bidding him look where he was going--that pulled Barthorpe together and he collected his wits, asking himself what he wanted.

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

From this reading THE SECOND WITNESS If any close observer had walked away with Barthorpe Herapath from the house in Portman Square and had watched his face and noted his manner, that observer would have said that his companion looked like a man who was either lost in a profound day-dream or had just received a shock that had temporarily deprived him of all but the mechanical faculties.