Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading News of the tragedy had reached him, he said, and he was hurrying in to see if he could be of some assistance to Travers, in arranging for a lawyer, or in any way that might be practicable.

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

From this reading Grey told him that as yet no formal charge had been laid against Travers; that he was merely being held pending the finding of the coroner's jury, and suggested that if Gardiner would accompany him to the inquest he might be able, not only to throw some light on Travers' character, but also on his whereabouts on the night of the tragedy.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading Grey told him that as yet no formal charge had been laid against Travers; that he was merely being held pending the finding of the coroner's jury, and suggested that if Gardiner would accompany him to the inquest he might be able, not only to throw some light on Travers' character, but also on his whereabouts on the night of the tragedy.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Grey told him that as yet no formal charge had been laid against Travers; that he was merely being held pending the finding of the coroner's jury, and suggested that if Gardiner would accompany him to the inquest he might be able, not only to throw some light on Travers' character, but also on his whereabouts on the night of the tragedy.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading To this Gardiner readily agreed.

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From this reading AN INQUEST--AND SOME EXPLANATIONS The inquest party consisted of the coroner, who was the doctor that had already attended Allan; Sergeant Grey; six jurors, selected from the townspeople; the manager of the bank, whose suspicions had first been communicated to Grey; Travers; and Gardiner.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading AN INQUEST--AND SOME EXPLANATIONS The inquest party consisted of the coroner, who was the doctor that had already attended Allan; Sergeant Grey; six jurors, selected from the townspeople; the manager of the bank, whose suspicions had first been communicated to Grey; Travers; and Gardiner.

in addition

From this reading Grey told him that as yet no formal charge had been laid against Travers; that he was merely being held pending the finding of the coroner's jury, and suggested that if Gardiner would accompany him to the inquest he might be able, not only to throw some light on Travers' character, but also on his whereabouts on the night of the tragedy.

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

From this reading AN INQUEST--AND SOME EXPLANATIONS The inquest party consisted of the coroner, who was the doctor that had already attended Allan; Sergeant Grey; six jurors, selected from the townspeople; the manager of the bank, whose suspicions had first been communicated to Grey; Travers; and Gardiner.

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

From this reading AN INQUEST--AND SOME EXPLANATIONS The inquest party consisted of the coroner, who was the doctor that had already attended Allan; Sergeant Grey; six jurors, selected from the townspeople; the manager of the bank, whose suspicions had first been communicated to Grey; Travers; and Gardiner.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading News of the tragedy had reached him, he said, and he was hurrying in to see if he could be of some assistance to Travers, in arranging for a lawyer, or in any way that might be practicable.

the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music

From this reading News of the tragedy had reached him, he said, and he was hurrying in to see if he could be of some assistance to Travers, in arranging for a lawyer, or in any way that might be practicable.

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

From this reading Grey told him that as yet no formal charge had been laid against Travers; that he was merely being held pending the finding of the coroner's jury, and suggested that if Gardiner would accompany him to the inquest he might be able, not only to throw some light on Travers' character, but also on his whereabouts on the night of the tragedy.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading News of the tragedy had reached him, he said, and he was hurrying in to see if he could be of some assistance to Travers, in arranging for a lawyer, or in any way that might be practicable.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading AN INQUEST--AND SOME EXPLANATIONS The inquest party consisted of the coroner, who was the doctor that had already attended Allan; Sergeant Grey; six jurors, selected from the townspeople; the manager of the bank, whose suspicions had first been communicated to Grey; Travers; and Gardiner.

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

From this reading AN INQUEST--AND SOME EXPLANATIONS The inquest party consisted of the coroner, who was the doctor that had already attended Allan; Sergeant Grey; six jurors, selected from the townspeople; the manager of the bank, whose suspicions had first been communicated to Grey; Travers; and Gardiner.

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

From this reading News of the tragedy had reached him, he said, and he was hurrying in to see if he could be of some assistance to Travers, in arranging for a lawyer, or in any way that might be practicable.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading AN INQUEST--AND SOME EXPLANATIONS The inquest party consisted of the coroner, who was the doctor that had already attended Allan; Sergeant Grey; six jurors, selected from the townspeople; the manager of the bank, whose suspicions had first been communicated to Grey; Travers; and Gardiner.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Grey told him that as yet no formal charge had been laid against Travers; that he was merely being held pending the finding of the coroner's jury, and suggested that if Gardiner would accompany him to the inquest he might be able, not only to throw some light on Travers' character, but also on his whereabouts on the night of the tragedy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In the early morning the policeman had ridden out to the ranch for Gardiner, but had met him on his way to town.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Grey told him that as yet no formal charge had been laid against Travers; that he was merely being held pending the finding of the coroner's jury, and suggested that if Gardiner would accompany him to the inquest he might be able, not only to throw some light on Travers' character, but also on his whereabouts on the night of the tragedy.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Grey told him that as yet no formal charge had been laid against Travers; that he was merely being held pending the finding of the coroner's jury, and suggested that if Gardiner would accompany him to the inquest he might be able, not only to throw some light on Travers' character, but also on his whereabouts on the night of the tragedy.

past form of “communicate” — transmit information

From this reading AN INQUEST--AND SOME EXPLANATIONS The inquest party consisted of the coroner, who was the doctor that had already attended Allan; Sergeant Grey; six jurors, selected from the townspeople; the manager of the bank, whose suspicions had first been communicated to Grey; Travers; and Gardiner.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading AN INQUEST--AND SOME EXPLANATIONS The inquest party consisted of the coroner, who was the doctor that had already attended Allan; Sergeant Grey; six jurors, selected from the townspeople; the manager of the bank, whose suspicions had first been communicated to Grey; Travers; and Gardiner.

a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes

From this reading AN INQUEST--AND SOME EXPLANATIONS The inquest party consisted of the coroner, who was the doctor that had already attended Allan; Sergeant Grey; six jurors, selected from the townspeople; the manager of the bank, whose suspicions had first been communicated to Grey; Travers; and Gardiner.

possessive form of “coroner” — a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes

From this reading Grey told him that as yet no formal charge had been laid against Travers; that he was merely being held pending the finding of the coroner's jury, and suggested that if Gardiner would accompany him to the inquest he might be able, not only to throw some light on Travers' character, but also on his whereabouts on the night of the tragedy.

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

From this reading News of the tragedy had reached him, he said, and he was hurrying in to see if he could be of some assistance to Travers, in arranging for a lawyer, or in any way that might be practicable.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading AN INQUEST--AND SOME EXPLANATIONS The inquest party consisted of the coroner, who was the doctor that had already attended Allan; Sergeant Grey; six jurors, selected from the townspeople; the manager of the bank, whose suspicions had first been communicated to Grey; Travers; and Gardiner.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading In the early morning the policeman had ridden out to the ranch for Gardiner, but had met him on his way to town.

plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading AN INQUEST--AND SOME EXPLANATIONS The inquest party consisted of the coroner, who was the doctor that had already attended Allan; Sergeant Grey; six jurors, selected from the townspeople; the manager of the bank, whose suspicions had first been communicated to Grey; Travers; and Gardiner.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Grey told him that as yet no formal charge had been laid against Travers; that he was merely being held pending the finding of the coroner's jury, and suggested that if Gardiner would accompany him to the inquest he might be able, not only to throw some light on Travers' character, but also on his whereabouts on the night of the tragedy.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading AN INQUEST--AND SOME EXPLANATIONS The inquest party consisted of the coroner, who was the doctor that had already attended Allan; Sergeant Grey; six jurors, selected from the townspeople; the manager of the bank, whose suspicions had first been communicated to Grey; Travers; and Gardiner.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the early morning the policeman had ridden out to the ranch for Gardiner, but had met him on his way to town.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading Grey told him that as yet no formal charge had been laid against Travers; that he was merely being held pending the finding of the coroner's jury, and suggested that if Gardiner would accompany him to the inquest he might be able, not only to throw some light on Travers' character, but also on his whereabouts on the night of the tragedy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading AN INQUEST--AND SOME EXPLANATIONS The inquest party consisted of the coroner, who was the doctor that had already attended Allan; Sergeant Grey; six jurors, selected from the townspeople; the manager of the bank, whose suspicions had first been communicated to Grey; Travers; and Gardiner.

British historian remembered for his ten-volume history of England (1829-1902)

From this reading AN INQUEST--AND SOME EXPLANATIONS The inquest party consisted of the coroner, who was the doctor that had already attended Allan; Sergeant Grey; six jurors, selected from the townspeople; the manager of the bank, whose suspicions had first been communicated to Grey; Travers; and Gardiner.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading AN INQUEST--AND SOME EXPLANATIONS The inquest party consisted of the coroner, who was the doctor that had already attended Allan; Sergeant Grey; six jurors, selected from the townspeople; the manager of the bank, whose suspicions had first been communicated to Grey; Travers; and Gardiner.

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

From this reading AN INQUEST--AND SOME EXPLANATIONS The inquest party consisted of the coroner, who was the doctor that had already attended Allan; Sergeant Grey; six jurors, selected from the townspeople; the manager of the bank, whose suspicions had first been communicated to Grey; Travers; and Gardiner.

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

From this reading News of the tragedy had reached him, he said, and he was hurrying in to see if he could be of some assistance to Travers, in arranging for a lawyer, or in any way that might be practicable.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Grey told him that as yet no formal charge had been laid against Travers; that he was merely being held pending the finding of the coroner's jury, and suggested that if Gardiner would accompany him to the inquest he might be able, not only to throw some light on Travers' character, but also on his whereabouts on the night of the tragedy.

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

From this reading In the early morning the policeman had ridden out to the ranch for Gardiner, but had met him on his way to town.

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

From this reading In the early morning the policeman had ridden out to the ranch for Gardiner, but had met him on his way to town.

moving with great haste

From this reading News of the tragedy had reached him, he said, and he was hurrying in to see if he could be of some assistance to Travers, in arranging for a lawyer, or in any way that might be practicable.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading News of the tragedy had reached him, he said, and he was hurrying in to see if he could be of some assistance to Travers, in arranging for a lawyer, or in any way that might be practicable.

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

From this reading In the early morning the policeman had ridden out to the ranch for Gardiner, but had met him on his way to town.

an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death

From this reading AN INQUEST--AND SOME EXPLANATIONS The inquest party consisted of the coroner, who was the doctor that had already attended Allan; Sergeant Grey; six jurors, selected from the townspeople; the manager of the bank, whose suspicions had first been communicated to Grey; Travers; and Gardiner.

plural of “juror” — someone who serves (or waits to be called to serve) on a jury

From this reading AN INQUEST--AND SOME EXPLANATIONS The inquest party consisted of the coroner, who was the doctor that had already attended Allan; Sergeant Grey; six jurors, selected from the townspeople; the manager of the bank, whose suspicions had first been communicated to Grey; Travers; and Gardiner.

a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

From this reading Grey told him that as yet no formal charge had been laid against Travers; that he was merely being held pending the finding of the coroner's jury, and suggested that if Gardiner would accompany him to the inquest he might be able, not only to throw some light on Travers' character, but also on his whereabouts on the night of the tragedy.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Grey told him that as yet no formal charge had been laid against Travers; that he was merely being held pending the finding of the coroner's jury, and suggested that if Gardiner would accompany him to the inquest he might be able, not only to throw some light on Travers' character, but also on his whereabouts on the night of the tragedy.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading News of the tragedy had reached him, he said, and he was hurrying in to see if he could be of some assistance to Travers, in arranging for a lawyer, or in any way that might be practicable.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Grey told him that as yet no formal charge had been laid against Travers; that he was merely being held pending the finding of the coroner's jury, and suggested that if Gardiner would accompany him to the inquest he might be able, not only to throw some light on Travers' character, but also on his whereabouts on the night of the tragedy.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading AN INQUEST--AND SOME EXPLANATIONS The inquest party consisted of the coroner, who was the doctor that had already attended Allan; Sergeant Grey; six jurors, selected from the townspeople; the manager of the bank, whose suspicions had first been communicated to Grey; Travers; and Gardiner.

and nothing more

From this reading Grey told him that as yet no formal charge had been laid against Travers; that he was merely being held pending the finding of the coroner's jury, and suggested that if Gardiner would accompany him to the inquest he might be able, not only to throw some light on Travers' character, but also on his whereabouts on the night of the tragedy.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading In the early morning the policeman had ridden out to the ranch for Gardiner, but had met him on his way to town.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading News of the tragedy had reached him, he said, and he was hurrying in to see if he could be of some assistance to Travers, in arranging for a lawyer, or in any way that might be practicable.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading In the early morning the policeman had ridden out to the ranch for Gardiner, but had met him on his way to town.

information about recent and important events

From this reading News of the tragedy had reached him, he said, and he was hurrying in to see if he could be of some assistance to Travers, in arranging for a lawyer, or in any way that might be practicable.

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

From this reading Grey told him that as yet no formal charge had been laid against Travers; that he was merely being held pending the finding of the coroner's jury, and suggested that if Gardiner would accompany him to the inquest he might be able, not only to throw some light on Travers' character, but also on his whereabouts on the night of the tragedy.

not any; not one

From this reading Grey told him that as yet no formal charge had been laid against Travers; that he was merely being held pending the finding of the coroner's jury, and suggested that if Gardiner would accompany him to the inquest he might be able, not only to throw some light on Travers' character, but also on his whereabouts on the night of the tragedy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Grey told him that as yet no formal charge had been laid against Travers; that he was merely being held pending the finding of the coroner's jury, and suggested that if Gardiner would accompany him to the inquest he might be able, not only to throw some light on Travers' character, but also on his whereabouts on the night of the tragedy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN INQUEST--AND SOME EXPLANATIONS The inquest party consisted of the coroner, who was the doctor that had already attended Allan; Sergeant Grey; six jurors, selected from the townspeople; the manager of the bank, whose suspicions had first been communicated to Grey; Travers; and Gardiner.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the early morning the policeman had ridden out to the ranch for Gardiner, but had met him on his way to town.

and nothing more

From this reading Grey told him that as yet no formal charge had been laid against Travers; that he was merely being held pending the finding of the coroner's jury, and suggested that if Gardiner would accompany him to the inquest he might be able, not only to throw some light on Travers' character, but also on his whereabouts on the night of the tragedy.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading News of the tragedy had reached him, he said, and he was hurrying in to see if he could be of some assistance to Travers, in arranging for a lawyer, or in any way that might be practicable.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In the early morning the policeman had ridden out to the ranch for Gardiner, but had met him on his way to town.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading AN INQUEST--AND SOME EXPLANATIONS The inquest party consisted of the coroner, who was the doctor that had already attended Allan; Sergeant Grey; six jurors, selected from the townspeople; the manager of the bank, whose suspicions had first been communicated to Grey; Travers; and Gardiner.

awaiting conclusion or confirmation

From this reading Grey told him that as yet no formal charge had been laid against Travers; that he was merely being held pending the finding of the coroner's jury, and suggested that if Gardiner would accompany him to the inquest he might be able, not only to throw some light on Travers' character, but also on his whereabouts on the night of the tragedy.

a member of a police force

From this reading In the early morning the policeman had ridden out to the ranch for Gardiner, but had met him on his way to town.

usable for a specific purpose

From this reading News of the tragedy had reached him, he said, and he was hurrying in to see if he could be of some assistance to Travers, in arranging for a lawyer, or in any way that might be practicable.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading In the early morning the policeman had ridden out to the ranch for Gardiner, but had met him on his way to town.

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

From this reading News of the tragedy had reached him, he said, and he was hurrying in to see if he could be of some assistance to Travers, in arranging for a lawyer, or in any way that might be practicable.

without much difficulty

From this reading To this Gardiner readily agreed.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading In the early morning the policeman had ridden out to the ranch for Gardiner, but had met him on his way to town.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading News of the tragedy had reached him, he said, and he was hurrying in to see if he could be of some assistance to Travers, in arranging for a lawyer, or in any way that might be practicable.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading News of the tragedy had reached him, he said, and he was hurrying in to see if he could be of some assistance to Travers, in arranging for a lawyer, or in any way that might be practicable.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading AN INQUEST--AND SOME EXPLANATIONS The inquest party consisted of the coroner, who was the doctor that had already attended Allan; Sergeant Grey; six jurors, selected from the townspeople; the manager of the bank, whose suspicions had first been communicated to Grey; Travers; and Gardiner.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading AN INQUEST--AND SOME EXPLANATIONS The inquest party consisted of the coroner, who was the doctor that had already attended Allan; Sergeant Grey; six jurors, selected from the townspeople; the manager of the bank, whose suspicions had first been communicated to Grey; Travers; and Gardiner.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading AN INQUEST--AND SOME EXPLANATIONS The inquest party consisted of the coroner, who was the doctor that had already attended Allan; Sergeant Grey; six jurors, selected from the townspeople; the manager of the bank, whose suspicions had first been communicated to Grey; Travers; and Gardiner.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading AN INQUEST--AND SOME EXPLANATIONS The inquest party consisted of the coroner, who was the doctor that had already attended Allan; Sergeant Grey; six jurors, selected from the townspeople; the manager of the bank, whose suspicions had first been communicated to Grey; Travers; and Gardiner.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Grey told him that as yet no formal charge had been laid against Travers; that he was merely being held pending the finding of the coroner's jury, and suggested that if Gardiner would accompany him to the inquest he might be able, not only to throw some light on Travers' character, but also on his whereabouts on the night of the tragedy.

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

From this reading AN INQUEST--AND SOME EXPLANATIONS The inquest party consisted of the coroner, who was the doctor that had already attended Allan; Sergeant Grey; six jurors, selected from the townspeople; the manager of the bank, whose suspicions had first been communicated to Grey; Travers; and Gardiner.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AN INQUEST--AND SOME EXPLANATIONS The inquest party consisted of the coroner, who was the doctor that had already attended Allan; Sergeant Grey; six jurors, selected from the townspeople; the manager of the bank, whose suspicions had first been communicated to Grey; Travers; and Gardiner.

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

From this reading AN INQUEST--AND SOME EXPLANATIONS The inquest party consisted of the coroner, who was the doctor that had already attended Allan; Sergeant Grey; six jurors, selected from the townspeople; the manager of the bank, whose suspicions had first been communicated to Grey; Travers; and Gardiner.

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

From this reading To this Gardiner readily agreed.

propel through the air

From this reading Grey told him that as yet no formal charge had been laid against Travers; that he was merely being held pending the finding of the coroner's jury, and suggested that if Gardiner would accompany him to the inquest he might be able, not only to throw some light on Travers' character, but also on his whereabouts on the night of the tragedy.

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

From this reading AN INQUEST--AND SOME EXPLANATIONS The inquest party consisted of the coroner, who was the doctor that had already attended Allan; Sergeant Grey; six jurors, selected from the townspeople; the manager of the bank, whose suspicions had first been communicated to Grey; Travers; and Gardiner.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Grey told him that as yet no formal charge had been laid against Travers; that he was merely being held pending the finding of the coroner's jury, and suggested that if Gardiner would accompany him to the inquest he might be able, not only to throw some light on Travers' character, but also on his whereabouts on the night of the tragedy.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading In the early morning the policeman had ridden out to the ranch for Gardiner, but had met him on his way to town.

the people living in a municipality smaller than a city

From this reading AN INQUEST--AND SOME EXPLANATIONS The inquest party consisted of the coroner, who was the doctor that had already attended Allan; Sergeant Grey; six jurors, selected from the townspeople; the manager of the bank, whose suspicions had first been communicated to Grey; Travers; and Gardiner.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading News of the tragedy had reached him, he said, and he was hurrying in to see if he could be of some assistance to Travers, in arranging for a lawyer, or in any way that might be practicable.

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

From this reading AN INQUEST--AND SOME EXPLANATIONS The inquest party consisted of the coroner, who was the doctor that had already attended Allan; Sergeant Grey; six jurors, selected from the townspeople; the manager of the bank, whose suspicions had first been communicated to Grey; Travers; and Gardiner.

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

From this reading AN INQUEST--AND SOME EXPLANATIONS The inquest party consisted of the coroner, who was the doctor that had already attended Allan; Sergeant Grey; six jurors, selected from the townspeople; the manager of the bank, whose suspicions had first been communicated to Grey; Travers; and Gardiner.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In the early morning the policeman had ridden out to the ranch for Gardiner, but had met him on his way to town.

the general location where something is

From this reading Grey told him that as yet no formal charge had been laid against Travers; that he was merely being held pending the finding of the coroner's jury, and suggested that if Gardiner would accompany him to the inquest he might be able, not only to throw some light on Travers' character, but also on his whereabouts on the night of the tragedy.

which person or people

From this reading AN INQUEST--AND SOME EXPLANATIONS The inquest party consisted of the coroner, who was the doctor that had already attended Allan; Sergeant Grey; six jurors, selected from the townspeople; the manager of the bank, whose suspicions had first been communicated to Grey; Travers; and Gardiner.

belonging to which person

From this reading AN INQUEST--AND SOME EXPLANATIONS The inquest party consisted of the coroner, who was the doctor that had already attended Allan; Sergeant Grey; six jurors, selected from the townspeople; the manager of the bank, whose suspicions had first been communicated to Grey; Travers; and Gardiner.

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

From this reading Grey told him that as yet no formal charge had been laid against Travers; that he was merely being held pending the finding of the coroner's jury, and suggested that if Gardiner would accompany him to the inquest he might be able, not only to throw some light on Travers' character, but also on his whereabouts on the night of the tragedy.

but in spite of that

From this reading Grey told him that as yet no formal charge had been laid against Travers; that he was merely being held pending the finding of the coroner's jury, and suggested that if Gardiner would accompany him to the inquest he might be able, not only to throw some light on Travers' character, but also on his whereabouts on the night of the tragedy.