Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading "A Chiel's Amang Ye Takin' Notes" The attitude of the suspicious man tends to generate in others the kind of conduct that seems to justify his suspicions.

move faster

From this reading The inexperienced kitten which approaches us confidingly with arched back and upright tail, soliciting caresses, generally receives the gentle treatment that it expects; whereas the worldly-wise tom-cat, who, in response to friendly advances, scampers away and grins at us suspiciously from the fancied security of an adjacent wall, impels us to accelerate his retreat with a well-directed clod.

nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space

From this reading The inexperienced kitten which approaches us confidingly with arched back and upright tail, soliciting caresses, generally receives the gentle treatment that it expects; whereas the worldly-wise tom-cat, who, in response to friendly advances, scampers away and grins at us suspiciously from the fancied security of an adjacent wall, impels us to accelerate his retreat with a well-directed clod.

plural of “advance” — a movement forward

From this reading The inexperienced kitten which approaches us confidingly with arched back and upright tail, soliciting caresses, generally receives the gentle treatment that it expects; whereas the worldly-wise tom-cat, who, in response to friendly advances, scampers away and grins at us suspiciously from the fancied security of an adjacent wall, impels us to accelerate his retreat with a well-directed clod.

a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect

From this reading To a responsible professional man his extraordinary precautions were at once an affront and a challenge.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Now the proceedings of Mr. H. Weiss resembled those of the tom-cat aforesaid and invited an analogous reply.

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From this reading "A Chiel's Amang Ye Takin' Notes" The attitude of the suspicious man tends to generate in others the kind of conduct that seems to justify his suspicions.

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

From this reading The inexperienced kitten which approaches us confidingly with arched back and upright tail, soliciting caresses, generally receives the gentle treatment that it expects; whereas the worldly-wise tom-cat, who, in response to friendly advances, scampers away and grins at us suspiciously from the fancied security of an adjacent wall, impels us to accelerate his retreat with a well-directed clod.

similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar

From this reading Now the proceedings of Mr. H. Weiss resembled those of the tom-cat aforesaid and invited an analogous reply.

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

From this reading The inexperienced kitten which approaches us confidingly with arched back and upright tail, soliciting caresses, generally receives the gentle treatment that it expects; whereas the worldly-wise tom-cat, who, in response to friendly advances, scampers away and grins at us suspiciously from the fancied security of an adjacent wall, impels us to accelerate his retreat with a well-directed clod.

plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation

From this reading The inexperienced kitten which approaches us confidingly with arched back and upright tail, soliciting caresses, generally receives the gentle treatment that it expects; whereas the worldly-wise tom-cat, who, in response to friendly advances, scampers away and grins at us suspiciously from the fancied security of an adjacent wall, impels us to accelerate his retreat with a well-directed clod.

constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches

From this reading The inexperienced kitten which approaches us confidingly with arched back and upright tail, soliciting caresses, generally receives the gentle treatment that it expects; whereas the worldly-wise tom-cat, who, in response to friendly advances, scampers away and grins at us suspiciously from the fancied security of an adjacent wall, impels us to accelerate his retreat with a well-directed clod.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The inexperienced kitten which approaches us confidingly with arched back and upright tail, soliciting caresses, generally receives the gentle treatment that it expects; whereas the worldly-wise tom-cat, who, in response to friendly advances, scampers away and grins at us suspiciously from the fancied security of an adjacent wall, impels us to accelerate his retreat with a well-directed clod.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading "A Chiel's Amang Ye Takin' Notes" The attitude of the suspicious man tends to generate in others the kind of conduct that seems to justify his suspicions.

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

From this reading The inexperienced kitten which approaches us confidingly with arched back and upright tail, soliciting caresses, generally receives the gentle treatment that it expects; whereas the worldly-wise tom-cat, who, in response to friendly advances, scampers away and grins at us suspiciously from the fancied security of an adjacent wall, impels us to accelerate his retreat with a well-directed clod.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The inexperienced kitten which approaches us confidingly with arched back and upright tail, soliciting caresses, generally receives the gentle treatment that it expects; whereas the worldly-wise tom-cat, who, in response to friendly advances, scampers away and grins at us suspiciously from the fancied security of an adjacent wall, impels us to accelerate his retreat with a well-directed clod.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In most of us there lurks a certain strain of mischief which trustfulness disarms but distrust encourages.

plural of “caress” — a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)

From this reading The inexperienced kitten which approaches us confidingly with arched back and upright tail, soliciting caresses, generally receives the gentle treatment that it expects; whereas the worldly-wise tom-cat, who, in response to friendly advances, scampers away and grins at us suspiciously from the fancied security of an adjacent wall, impels us to accelerate his retreat with a well-directed clod.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading In most of us there lurks a certain strain of mischief which trustfulness disarms but distrust encourages.

take exception to

From this reading To a responsible professional man his extraordinary precautions were at once an affront and a challenge.

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From this reading "A Chiel's Amang Ye Takin' Notes" The attitude of the suspicious man tends to generate in others the kind of conduct that seems to justify his suspicions.

a compact mass

From this reading The inexperienced kitten which approaches us confidingly with arched back and upright tail, soliciting caresses, generally receives the gentle treatment that it expects; whereas the worldly-wise tom-cat, who, in response to friendly advances, scampers away and grins at us suspiciously from the fancied security of an adjacent wall, impels us to accelerate his retreat with a well-directed clod.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading "A Chiel's Amang Ye Takin' Notes" The attitude of the suspicious man tends to generate in others the kind of conduct that seems to justify his suspicions.

with trust; in a trusting manner

From this reading The inexperienced kitten which approaches us confidingly with arched back and upright tail, soliciting caresses, generally receives the gentle treatment that it expects; whereas the worldly-wise tom-cat, who, in response to friendly advances, scampers away and grins at us suspiciously from the fancied security of an adjacent wall, impels us to accelerate his retreat with a well-directed clod.

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From this reading In most of us there lurks a certain strain of mischief which trustfulness disarms but distrust encourages.

doubt about someone's honesty

From this reading In most of us there lurks a certain strain of mischief which trustfulness disarms but distrust encourages.

third-person singular of “encourage” — contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading In most of us there lurks a certain strain of mischief which trustfulness disarms but distrust encourages.

third-person singular of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading The inexperienced kitten which approaches us confidingly with arched back and upright tail, soliciting caresses, generally receives the gentle treatment that it expects; whereas the worldly-wise tom-cat, who, in response to friendly advances, scampers away and grins at us suspiciously from the fancied security of an adjacent wall, impels us to accelerate his retreat with a well-directed clod.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading To a responsible professional man his extraordinary precautions were at once an affront and a challenge.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading The inexperienced kitten which approaches us confidingly with arched back and upright tail, soliciting caresses, generally receives the gentle treatment that it expects; whereas the worldly-wise tom-cat, who, in response to friendly advances, scampers away and grins at us suspiciously from the fancied security of an adjacent wall, impels us to accelerate his retreat with a well-directed clod.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading The inexperienced kitten which approaches us confidingly with arched back and upright tail, soliciting caresses, generally receives the gentle treatment that it expects; whereas the worldly-wise tom-cat, who, in response to friendly advances, scampers away and grins at us suspiciously from the fancied security of an adjacent wall, impels us to accelerate his retreat with a well-directed clod.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The inexperienced kitten which approaches us confidingly with arched back and upright tail, soliciting caresses, generally receives the gentle treatment that it expects; whereas the worldly-wise tom-cat, who, in response to friendly advances, scampers away and grins at us suspiciously from the fancied security of an adjacent wall, impels us to accelerate his retreat with a well-directed clod.

usually; as a rule

From this reading The inexperienced kitten which approaches us confidingly with arched back and upright tail, soliciting caresses, generally receives the gentle treatment that it expects; whereas the worldly-wise tom-cat, who, in response to friendly advances, scampers away and grins at us suspiciously from the fancied security of an adjacent wall, impels us to accelerate his retreat with a well-directed clod.

bring into existence

From this reading "A Chiel's Amang Ye Takin' Notes" The attitude of the suspicious man tends to generate in others the kind of conduct that seems to justify his suspicions.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading The inexperienced kitten which approaches us confidingly with arched back and upright tail, soliciting caresses, generally receives the gentle treatment that it expects; whereas the worldly-wise tom-cat, who, in response to friendly advances, scampers away and grins at us suspiciously from the fancied security of an adjacent wall, impels us to accelerate his retreat with a well-directed clod.

plural of “grin” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading The inexperienced kitten which approaches us confidingly with arched back and upright tail, soliciting caresses, generally receives the gentle treatment that it expects; whereas the worldly-wise tom-cat, who, in response to friendly advances, scampers away and grins at us suspiciously from the fancied security of an adjacent wall, impels us to accelerate his retreat with a well-directed clod.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading Now the proceedings of Mr. H. Weiss resembled those of the tom-cat aforesaid and invited an analogous reply.

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

From this reading "A Chiel's Amang Ye Takin' Notes" The attitude of the suspicious man tends to generate in others the kind of conduct that seems to justify his suspicions.

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From this reading The inexperienced kitten which approaches us confidingly with arched back and upright tail, soliciting caresses, generally receives the gentle treatment that it expects; whereas the worldly-wise tom-cat, who, in response to friendly advances, scampers away and grins at us suspiciously from the fancied security of an adjacent wall, impels us to accelerate his retreat with a well-directed clod.

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

From this reading "A Chiel's Amang Ye Takin' Notes" The attitude of the suspicious man tends to generate in others the kind of conduct that seems to justify his suspicions.

lacking practical experience or training

From this reading The inexperienced kitten which approaches us confidingly with arched back and upright tail, soliciting caresses, generally receives the gentle treatment that it expects; whereas the worldly-wise tom-cat, who, in response to friendly advances, scampers away and grins at us suspiciously from the fancied security of an adjacent wall, impels us to accelerate his retreat with a well-directed clod.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading Now the proceedings of Mr. H. Weiss resembled those of the tom-cat aforesaid and invited an analogous reply.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The inexperienced kitten which approaches us confidingly with arched back and upright tail, soliciting caresses, generally receives the gentle treatment that it expects; whereas the worldly-wise tom-cat, who, in response to friendly advances, scampers away and grins at us suspiciously from the fancied security of an adjacent wall, impels us to accelerate his retreat with a well-directed clod.

show to be right by providing justification or proof

From this reading "A Chiel's Amang Ye Takin' Notes" The attitude of the suspicious man tends to generate in others the kind of conduct that seems to justify his suspicions.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading "A Chiel's Amang Ye Takin' Notes" The attitude of the suspicious man tends to generate in others the kind of conduct that seems to justify his suspicions.

young domestic cat

From this reading The inexperienced kitten which approaches us confidingly with arched back and upright tail, soliciting caresses, generally receives the gentle treatment that it expects; whereas the worldly-wise tom-cat, who, in response to friendly advances, scampers away and grins at us suspiciously from the fancied security of an adjacent wall, impels us to accelerate his retreat with a well-directed clod.

third-person singular of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading In most of us there lurks a certain strain of mischief which trustfulness disarms but distrust encourages.

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

From this reading "A Chiel's Amang Ye Takin' Notes" The attitude of the suspicious man tends to generate in others the kind of conduct that seems to justify his suspicions.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading In most of us there lurks a certain strain of mischief which trustfulness disarms but distrust encourages.

used to form the superlative

From this reading In most of us there lurks a certain strain of mischief which trustfulness disarms but distrust encourages.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Now the proceedings of Mr. H. Weiss resembled those of the tom-cat aforesaid and invited an analogous reply.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading "A Chiel's Amang Ye Takin' Notes" The attitude of the suspicious man tends to generate in others the kind of conduct that seems to justify his suspicions.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now the proceedings of Mr. H. Weiss resembled those of the tom-cat aforesaid and invited an analogous reply.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "A Chiel's Amang Ye Takin' Notes" The attitude of the suspicious man tends to generate in others the kind of conduct that seems to justify his suspicions.

on one occasion

From this reading To a responsible professional man his extraordinary precautions were at once an affront and a challenge.

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From this reading "A Chiel's Amang Ye Takin' Notes" The attitude of the suspicious man tends to generate in others the kind of conduct that seems to justify his suspicions.

plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading To a responsible professional man his extraordinary precautions were at once an affront and a challenge.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading Now the proceedings of Mr. H. Weiss resembled those of the tom-cat aforesaid and invited an analogous reply.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading To a responsible professional man his extraordinary precautions were at once an affront and a challenge.

third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading The inexperienced kitten which approaches us confidingly with arched back and upright tail, soliciting caresses, generally receives the gentle treatment that it expects; whereas the worldly-wise tom-cat, who, in response to friendly advances, scampers away and grins at us suspiciously from the fancied security of an adjacent wall, impels us to accelerate his retreat with a well-directed clod.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Now the proceedings of Mr. H. Weiss resembled those of the tom-cat aforesaid and invited an analogous reply.

past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading Now the proceedings of Mr. H. Weiss resembled those of the tom-cat aforesaid and invited an analogous reply.

a result

From this reading The inexperienced kitten which approaches us confidingly with arched back and upright tail, soliciting caresses, generally receives the gentle treatment that it expects; whereas the worldly-wise tom-cat, who, in response to friendly advances, scampers away and grins at us suspiciously from the fancied security of an adjacent wall, impels us to accelerate his retreat with a well-directed clod.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading To a responsible professional man his extraordinary precautions were at once an affront and a challenge.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading The inexperienced kitten which approaches us confidingly with arched back and upright tail, soliciting caresses, generally receives the gentle treatment that it expects; whereas the worldly-wise tom-cat, who, in response to friendly advances, scampers away and grins at us suspiciously from the fancied security of an adjacent wall, impels us to accelerate his retreat with a well-directed clod.

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From this reading The inexperienced kitten which approaches us confidingly with arched back and upright tail, soliciting caresses, generally receives the gentle treatment that it expects; whereas the worldly-wise tom-cat, who, in response to friendly advances, scampers away and grins at us suspiciously from the fancied security of an adjacent wall, impels us to accelerate his retreat with a well-directed clod.

the state of being free from danger or injury

From this reading The inexperienced kitten which approaches us confidingly with arched back and upright tail, soliciting caresses, generally receives the gentle treatment that it expects; whereas the worldly-wise tom-cat, who, in response to friendly advances, scampers away and grins at us suspiciously from the fancied security of an adjacent wall, impels us to accelerate his retreat with a well-directed clod.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "A Chiel's Amang Ye Takin' Notes" The attitude of the suspicious man tends to generate in others the kind of conduct that seems to justify his suspicions.

-ing form of “solicit” — make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently

From this reading The inexperienced kitten which approaches us confidingly with arched back and upright tail, soliciting caresses, generally receives the gentle treatment that it expects; whereas the worldly-wise tom-cat, who, in response to friendly advances, scampers away and grins at us suspiciously from the fancied security of an adjacent wall, impels us to accelerate his retreat with a well-directed clod.

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading In most of us there lurks a certain strain of mischief which trustfulness disarms but distrust encourages.

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

From this reading "A Chiel's Amang Ye Takin' Notes" The attitude of the suspicious man tends to generate in others the kind of conduct that seems to justify his suspicions.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading "A Chiel's Amang Ye Takin' Notes" The attitude of the suspicious man tends to generate in others the kind of conduct that seems to justify his suspicions.

with suspicion

From this reading The inexperienced kitten which approaches us confidingly with arched back and upright tail, soliciting caresses, generally receives the gentle treatment that it expects; whereas the worldly-wise tom-cat, who, in response to friendly advances, scampers away and grins at us suspiciously from the fancied security of an adjacent wall, impels us to accelerate his retreat with a well-directed clod.

the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body

From this reading The inexperienced kitten which approaches us confidingly with arched back and upright tail, soliciting caresses, generally receives the gentle treatment that it expects; whereas the worldly-wise tom-cat, who, in response to friendly advances, scampers away and grins at us suspiciously from the fancied security of an adjacent wall, impels us to accelerate his retreat with a well-directed clod.

large heavily built goat antelope of eastern Himalayan area

From this reading "A Chiel's Amang Ye Takin' Notes" The attitude of the suspicious man tends to generate in others the kind of conduct that seems to justify his suspicions.

third-person singular of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading "A Chiel's Amang Ye Takin' Notes" The attitude of the suspicious man tends to generate in others the kind of conduct that seems to justify his suspicions.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "A Chiel's Amang Ye Takin' Notes" The attitude of the suspicious man tends to generate in others the kind of conduct that seems to justify his suspicions.

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

From this reading "A Chiel's Amang Ye Takin' Notes" The attitude of the suspicious man tends to generate in others the kind of conduct that seems to justify his suspicions.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In most of us there lurks a certain strain of mischief which trustfulness disarms but distrust encourages.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Now the proceedings of Mr. H. Weiss resembled those of the tom-cat aforesaid and invited an analogous reply.

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

From this reading "A Chiel's Amang Ye Takin' Notes" The attitude of the suspicious man tends to generate in others the kind of conduct that seems to justify his suspicions.

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From this reading The inexperienced kitten which approaches us confidingly with arched back and upright tail, soliciting caresses, generally receives the gentle treatment that it expects; whereas the worldly-wise tom-cat, who, in response to friendly advances, scampers away and grins at us suspiciously from the fancied security of an adjacent wall, impels us to accelerate his retreat with a well-directed clod.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading The inexperienced kitten which approaches us confidingly with arched back and upright tail, soliciting caresses, generally receives the gentle treatment that it expects; whereas the worldly-wise tom-cat, who, in response to friendly advances, scampers away and grins at us suspiciously from the fancied security of an adjacent wall, impels us to accelerate his retreat with a well-directed clod.

the trait of believing in the honesty and reliability of others

From this reading In most of us there lurks a certain strain of mischief which trustfulness disarms but distrust encourages.

in a vertical position; not sloping

From this reading The inexperienced kitten which approaches us confidingly with arched back and upright tail, soliciting caresses, generally receives the gentle treatment that it expects; whereas the worldly-wise tom-cat, who, in response to friendly advances, scampers away and grins at us suspiciously from the fancied security of an adjacent wall, impels us to accelerate his retreat with a well-directed clod.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In most of us there lurks a certain strain of mischief which trustfulness disarms but distrust encourages.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The inexperienced kitten which approaches us confidingly with arched back and upright tail, soliciting caresses, generally receives the gentle treatment that it expects; whereas the worldly-wise tom-cat, who, in response to friendly advances, scampers away and grins at us suspiciously from the fancied security of an adjacent wall, impels us to accelerate his retreat with a well-directed clod.

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From this reading Now the proceedings of Mr. H. Weiss resembled those of the tom-cat aforesaid and invited an analogous reply.

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

From this reading The inexperienced kitten which approaches us confidingly with arched back and upright tail, soliciting caresses, generally receives the gentle treatment that it expects; whereas the worldly-wise tom-cat, who, in response to friendly advances, scampers away and grins at us suspiciously from the fancied security of an adjacent wall, impels us to accelerate his retreat with a well-directed clod.

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

From this reading To a responsible professional man his extraordinary precautions were at once an affront and a challenge.

in contrast with the fact that

From this reading The inexperienced kitten which approaches us confidingly with arched back and upright tail, soliciting caresses, generally receives the gentle treatment that it expects; whereas the worldly-wise tom-cat, who, in response to friendly advances, scampers away and grins at us suspiciously from the fancied security of an adjacent wall, impels us to accelerate his retreat with a well-directed clod.

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

From this reading In most of us there lurks a certain strain of mischief which trustfulness disarms but distrust encourages.

which person or people

From this reading The inexperienced kitten which approaches us confidingly with arched back and upright tail, soliciting caresses, generally receives the gentle treatment that it expects; whereas the worldly-wise tom-cat, who, in response to friendly advances, scampers away and grins at us suspiciously from the fancied security of an adjacent wall, impels us to accelerate his retreat with a well-directed clod.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The inexperienced kitten which approaches us confidingly with arched back and upright tail, soliciting caresses, generally receives the gentle treatment that it expects; whereas the worldly-wise tom-cat, who, in response to friendly advances, scampers away and grins at us suspiciously from the fancied security of an adjacent wall, impels us to accelerate his retreat with a well-directed clod.

experienced in and wise to the ways of the world

From this reading The inexperienced kitten which approaches us confidingly with arched back and upright tail, soliciting caresses, generally receives the gentle treatment that it expects; whereas the worldly-wise tom-cat, who, in response to friendly advances, scampers away and grins at us suspiciously from the fancied security of an adjacent wall, impels us to accelerate his retreat with a well-directed clod.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading "A Chiel's Amang Ye Takin' Notes" The attitude of the suspicious man tends to generate in others the kind of conduct that seems to justify his suspicions.