Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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From this reading The chief cashier, however, estimated the loss at about £5000 in gold and notes of the bank money--that was, of course, on the assumption that Mr. Ireland had no private money or valuables of his own in the safe.

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

From this reading CONFLICTING EVIDENCE "By the time the public had been able to think over James Fairbairn's evidence, a certain disquietude and unrest had begun to make itself felt both in the bank itself and among those of our detective force who had charge of the case.

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

From this reading CONFLICTING EVIDENCE "By the time the public had been able to think over James Fairbairn's evidence, a certain disquietude and unrest had begun to make itself felt both in the bank itself and among those of our detective force who had charge of the case.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The chief cashier, however, estimated the loss at about £5000 in gold and notes of the bank money--that was, of course, on the assumption that Mr. Ireland had no private money or valuables of his own in the safe.

in actual fact

From this reading "While the manager of the English Provident Bank lay in such a precarious condition of health, it was impossible to arrive at any definite knowledge as to what the thief had actually made away with.

(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 newspapers spoke of the matter with very obvious caution, and warned all their readers to await the further development of this sad case.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading "Mind you, at this point public sympathy was much stirred in favour of the poor man who lay ill, perhaps dying, and yet whom, strangely enough, suspicion had already slightly touched with its poisoned wing.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading CONFLICTING EVIDENCE "By the time the public had been able to think over James Fairbairn's evidence, a certain disquietude and unrest had begun to make itself felt both in the bank itself and among those of our detective force who had charge of the case.

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

From this reading CONFLICTING EVIDENCE "By the time the public had been able to think over James Fairbairn's evidence, a certain disquietude and unrest had begun to make itself felt both in the bank itself and among those of our detective force who had charge of the case.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "While the manager of the English Provident Bank lay in such a precarious condition of health, it was impossible to arrive at any definite knowledge as to what the thief had actually made away with.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading "While the manager of the English Provident Bank lay in such a precarious condition of health, it was impossible to arrive at any definite knowledge as to what the thief had actually made away with.

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

From this reading "While the manager of the English Provident Bank lay in such a precarious condition of health, it was impossible to arrive at any definite knowledge as to what the thief had actually made away with.

a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn

From this reading The chief cashier, however, estimated the loss at about £5000 in gold and notes of the bank money--that was, of course, on the assumption that Mr. Ireland had no private money or valuables of his own in the safe.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "While the manager of the English Provident Bank lay in such a precarious condition of health, it was impossible to arrive at any definite knowledge as to what the thief had actually made away with.

look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading The newspapers spoke of the matter with very obvious caution, and warned all their readers to await the further development of this sad case.

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

From this reading "While the manager of the English Provident Bank lay in such a precarious condition of health, it was impossible to arrive at any definite knowledge as to what the thief had actually made away with.

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

From this reading CONFLICTING EVIDENCE "By the time the public had been able to think over James Fairbairn's evidence, a certain disquietude and unrest had begun to make itself felt both in the bank itself and among those of our detective force who had charge of the case.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading CONFLICTING EVIDENCE "By the time the public had been able to think over James Fairbairn's evidence, a certain disquietude and unrest had begun to make itself felt both in the bank itself and among those of our detective force who had charge of the case.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading CONFLICTING EVIDENCE "By the time the public had been able to think over James Fairbairn's evidence, a certain disquietude and unrest had begun to make itself felt both in the bank itself and among those of our detective force who had charge of the case.

the two together, not just one

From this reading CONFLICTING EVIDENCE "By the time the public had been able to think over James Fairbairn's evidence, a certain disquietude and unrest had begun to make itself felt both in the bank itself and among those of our detective force who had charge of the case.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading CONFLICTING EVIDENCE "By the time the public had been able to think over James Fairbairn's evidence, a certain disquietude and unrest had begun to make itself felt both in the bank itself and among those of our detective force who had charge of the case.

an occurrence of something

From this reading CONFLICTING EVIDENCE "By the time the public had been able to think over James Fairbairn's evidence, a certain disquietude and unrest had begun to make itself felt both in the bank itself and among those of our detective force who had charge of the case.

an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money

From this reading The chief cashier, however, estimated the loss at about £5000 in gold and notes of the bank money--that was, of course, on the assumption that Mr. Ireland had no private money or valuables of his own in the safe.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading The newspapers spoke of the matter with very obvious caution, and warned all their readers to await the further development of this sad case.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading CONFLICTING EVIDENCE "By the time the public had been able to think over James Fairbairn's evidence, a certain disquietude and unrest had begun to make itself felt both in the bank itself and among those of our detective force who had charge of the case.

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

From this reading CONFLICTING EVIDENCE "By the time the public had been able to think over James Fairbairn's evidence, a certain disquietude and unrest had begun to make itself felt both in the bank itself and among those of our detective force who had charge of the case.

a person who is in charge

From this reading The chief cashier, however, estimated the loss at about £5000 in gold and notes of the bank money--that was, of course, on the assumption that Mr. Ireland had no private money or valuables of his own in the safe.

a state at a particular time

From this reading "While the manager of the English Provident Bank lay in such a precarious condition of health, it was impossible to arrive at any definite knowledge as to what the thief had actually made away with.

in disagreement

From this reading CONFLICTING EVIDENCE "By the time the public had been able to think over James Fairbairn's evidence, a certain disquietude and unrest had begun to make itself felt both in the bank itself and among those of our detective force who had charge of the case.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The chief cashier, however, estimated the loss at about £5000 in gold and notes of the bank money--that was, of course, on the assumption that Mr. Ireland had no private money or valuables of his own in the safe.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading "While the manager of the English Provident Bank lay in such a precarious condition of health, it was impossible to arrive at any definite knowledge as to what the thief had actually made away with.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading CONFLICTING EVIDENCE "By the time the public had been able to think over James Fairbairn's evidence, a certain disquietude and unrest had begun to make itself felt both in the bank itself and among those of our detective force who had charge of the case.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading The newspapers spoke of the matter with very obvious caution, and warned all their readers to await the further development of this sad case.

feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable

From this reading CONFLICTING EVIDENCE "By the time the public had been able to think over James Fairbairn's evidence, a certain disquietude and unrest had begun to make itself felt both in the bank itself and among those of our detective force who had charge of the case.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading "Mind you, at this point public sympathy was much stirred in favour of the poor man who lay ill, perhaps dying, and yet whom, strangely enough, suspicion had already slightly touched with its poisoned wing.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading "While the manager of the English Provident Bank lay in such a precarious condition of health, it was impossible to arrive at any definite knowledge as to what the thief had actually made away with.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "Mind you, at this point public sympathy was much stirred in favour of the poor man who lay ill, perhaps dying, and yet whom, strangely enough, suspicion had already slightly touched with its poisoned wing.

past form of “estimate” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)

From this reading The chief cashier, however, estimated the loss at about £5000 in gold and notes of the bank money--that was, of course, on the assumption that Mr. Ireland had no private money or valuables of his own in the safe.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading CONFLICTING EVIDENCE "By the time the public had been able to think over James Fairbairn's evidence, a certain disquietude and unrest had begun to make itself felt both in the bank itself and among those of our detective force who had charge of the case.

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

From this reading CONFLICTING EVIDENCE "By the time the public had been able to think over James Fairbairn's evidence, a certain disquietude and unrest had begun to make itself felt both in the bank itself and among those of our detective force who had charge of the case.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading "Mind you, at this point public sympathy was much stirred in favour of the poor man who lay ill, perhaps dying, and yet whom, strangely enough, suspicion had already slightly touched with its poisoned wing.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading CONFLICTING EVIDENCE "By the time the public had been able to think over James Fairbairn's evidence, a certain disquietude and unrest had begun to make itself felt both in the bank itself and among those of our detective force who had charge of the case.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading CONFLICTING EVIDENCE "By the time the public had been able to think over James Fairbairn's evidence, a certain disquietude and unrest had begun to make itself felt both in the bank itself and among those of our detective force who had charge of the case.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading The newspapers spoke of the matter with very obvious caution, and warned all their readers to await the further development of this sad case.

coins made of gold

From this reading The chief cashier, however, estimated the loss at about £5000 in gold and notes of the bank money--that was, of course, on the assumption that Mr. Ireland had no private money or valuables of his own in the safe.

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

From this reading CONFLICTING EVIDENCE "By the time the public had been able to think over James Fairbairn's evidence, a certain disquietude and unrest had begun to make itself felt both in the bank itself and among those of our detective force who had charge of the case.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading "While the manager of the English Provident Bank lay in such a precarious condition of health, it was impossible to arrive at any definite knowledge as to what the thief had actually made away with.

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

From this reading The chief cashier, however, estimated the loss at about £5000 in gold and notes of the bank money--that was, of course, on the assumption that Mr. Ireland had no private money or valuables of his own in the safe.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The chief cashier, however, estimated the loss at about £5000 in gold and notes of the bank money--that was, of course, on the assumption that Mr. Ireland had no private money or valuables of his own in the safe.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading "Mind you, at this point public sympathy was much stirred in favour of the poor man who lay ill, perhaps dying, and yet whom, strangely enough, suspicion had already slightly touched with its poisoned wing.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading "While the manager of the English Provident Bank lay in such a precarious condition of health, it was impossible to arrive at any definite knowledge as to what the thief had actually made away with.

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

From this reading CONFLICTING EVIDENCE "By the time the public had been able to think over James Fairbairn's evidence, a certain disquietude and unrest had begun to make itself felt both in the bank itself and among those of our detective force who had charge of the case.

a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921

From this reading The chief cashier, however, estimated the loss at about £5000 in gold and notes of the bank money--that was, of course, on the assumption that Mr. Ireland had no private money or valuables of his own in the safe.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "While the manager of the English Provident Bank lay in such a precarious condition of health, it was impossible to arrive at any definite knowledge as to what the thief had actually made away with.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "Mind you, at this point public sympathy was much stirred in favour of the poor man who lay ill, perhaps dying, and yet whom, strangely enough, suspicion had already slightly touched with its poisoned wing.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading CONFLICTING EVIDENCE "By the time the public had been able to think over James Fairbairn's evidence, a certain disquietude and unrest had begun to make itself felt both in the bank itself and among those of our detective force who had charge of the case.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading CONFLICTING EVIDENCE "By the time the public had been able to think over James Fairbairn's evidence, a certain disquietude and unrest had begun to make itself felt both in the bank itself and among those of our detective force who had charge of the case.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading "While the manager of the English Provident Bank lay in such a precarious condition of health, it was impossible to arrive at any definite knowledge as to what the thief had actually made away with.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "While the manager of the English Provident Bank lay in such a precarious condition of health, it was impossible to arrive at any definite knowledge as to what the thief had actually made away with.

something that is lost

From this reading The chief cashier, however, estimated the loss at about £5000 in gold and notes of the bank money--that was, of course, on the assumption that Mr. Ireland had no private money or valuables of his own in the safe.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "While the manager of the English Provident Bank lay in such a precarious condition of health, it was impossible to arrive at any definite knowledge as to what the thief had actually made away with.

engage in

From this reading CONFLICTING EVIDENCE "By the time the public had been able to think over James Fairbairn's evidence, a certain disquietude and unrest had begun to make itself felt both in the bank itself and among those of our detective force who had charge of the case.

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

From this reading "Mind you, at this point public sympathy was much stirred in favour of the poor man who lay ill, perhaps dying, and yet whom, strangely enough, suspicion had already slightly touched with its poisoned wing.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading "While the manager of the English Provident Bank lay in such a precarious condition of health, it was impossible to arrive at any definite knowledge as to what the thief had actually made away with.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The newspapers spoke of the matter with very obvious caution, and warned all their readers to await the further development of this sad case.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "Mind you, at this point public sympathy was much stirred in favour of the poor man who lay ill, perhaps dying, and yet whom, strangely enough, suspicion had already slightly touched with its poisoned wing.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading The chief cashier, however, estimated the loss at about £5000 in gold and notes of the bank money--that was, of course, on the assumption that Mr. Ireland had no private money or valuables of his own in the safe.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The chief cashier, however, estimated the loss at about £5000 in gold and notes of the bank money--that was, of course, on the assumption that Mr. Ireland had no private money or valuables of his own in the safe.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Mind you, at this point public sympathy was much stirred in favour of the poor man who lay ill, perhaps dying, and yet whom, strangely enough, suspicion had already slightly touched with its poisoned wing.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading The newspapers spoke of the matter with very obvious caution, and warned all their readers to await the further development of this sad case.

not any; not one

From this reading The chief cashier, however, estimated the loss at about £5000 in gold and notes of the bank money--that was, of course, on the assumption that Mr. Ireland had no private money or valuables of his own in the safe.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading The chief cashier, however, estimated the loss at about £5000 in gold and notes of the bank money--that was, of course, on the assumption that Mr. Ireland had no private money or valuables of his own in the safe.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading The newspapers spoke of the matter with very obvious caution, and warned all their readers to await the further development of this sad case.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CONFLICTING EVIDENCE "By the time the public had been able to think over James Fairbairn's evidence, a certain disquietude and unrest had begun to make itself felt both in the bank itself and among those of our detective force who had charge of the case.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The chief cashier, however, estimated the loss at about £5000 in gold and notes of the bank money--that was, of course, on the assumption that Mr. Ireland had no private money or valuables of his own in the safe.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The chief cashier, however, estimated the loss at about £5000 in gold and notes of the bank money--that was, of course, on the assumption that Mr. Ireland had no private money or valuables of his own in the safe.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading CONFLICTING EVIDENCE "By the time the public had been able to think over James Fairbairn's evidence, a certain disquietude and unrest had begun to make itself felt both in the bank itself and among those of our detective force who had charge of the case.

above and across; more than

From this reading CONFLICTING EVIDENCE "By the time the public had been able to think over James Fairbairn's evidence, a certain disquietude and unrest had begun to make itself felt both in the bank itself and among those of our detective force who had charge of the case.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The chief cashier, however, estimated the loss at about £5000 in gold and notes of the bank money--that was, of course, on the assumption that Mr. Ireland had no private money or valuables of his own in the safe.

by chance

From this reading "Mind you, at this point public sympathy was much stirred in favour of the poor man who lay ill, perhaps dying, and yet whom, strangely enough, suspicion had already slightly touched with its poisoned wing.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading "Mind you, at this point public sympathy was much stirred in favour of the poor man who lay ill, perhaps dying, and yet whom, strangely enough, suspicion had already slightly touched with its poisoned wing.

past form of “poison” — spoil as if by poison

From this reading "Mind you, at this point public sympathy was much stirred in favour of the poor man who lay ill, perhaps dying, and yet whom, strangely enough, suspicion had already slightly touched with its poisoned wing.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "Mind you, at this point public sympathy was much stirred in favour of the poor man who lay ill, perhaps dying, and yet whom, strangely enough, suspicion had already slightly touched with its poisoned wing.

affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading "While the manager of the English Provident Bank lay in such a precarious condition of health, it was impossible to arrive at any definite knowledge as to what the thief had actually made away with.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading The chief cashier, however, estimated the loss at about £5000 in gold and notes of the bank money--that was, of course, on the assumption that Mr. Ireland had no private money or valuables of his own in the safe.

providing carefully for the future

From this reading "While the manager of the English Provident Bank lay in such a precarious condition of health, it was impossible to arrive at any definite knowledge as to what the thief had actually made away with.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading CONFLICTING EVIDENCE "By the time the public had been able to think over James Fairbairn's evidence, a certain disquietude and unrest had begun to make itself felt both in the bank itself and among those of our detective force who had charge of the case.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading The newspapers spoke of the matter with very obvious caution, and warned all their readers to await the further development of this sad case.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading The newspapers spoke of the matter with very obvious caution, and warned all their readers to await the further development of this sad case.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading The chief cashier, however, estimated the loss at about £5000 in gold and notes of the bank money--that was, of course, on the assumption that Mr. Ireland had no private money or valuables of his own in the safe.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading "Mind you, at this point public sympathy was much stirred in favour of the poor man who lay ill, perhaps dying, and yet whom, strangely enough, suspicion had already slightly touched with its poisoned wing.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading The newspapers spoke of the matter with very obvious caution, and warned all their readers to await the further development of this sad case.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading "Mind you, at this point public sympathy was much stirred in favour of the poor man who lay ill, perhaps dying, and yet whom, strangely enough, suspicion had already slightly touched with its poisoned wing.

in a strange manner

From this reading "Mind you, at this point public sympathy was much stirred in favour of the poor man who lay ill, perhaps dying, and yet whom, strangely enough, suspicion had already slightly touched with its poisoned wing.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "While the manager of the English Provident Bank lay in such a precarious condition of health, it was impossible to arrive at any definite knowledge as to what the thief had actually made away with.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading "Mind you, at this point public sympathy was much stirred in favour of the poor man who lay ill, perhaps dying, and yet whom, strangely enough, suspicion had already slightly touched with its poisoned wing.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading "Mind you, at this point public sympathy was much stirred in favour of the poor man who lay ill, perhaps dying, and yet whom, strangely enough, suspicion had already slightly touched with its poisoned wing.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The chief cashier, however, estimated the loss at about £5000 in gold and notes of the bank money--that was, of course, on the assumption that Mr. Ireland had no private money or valuables of his own in the safe.

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

From this reading CONFLICTING EVIDENCE "By the time the public had been able to think over James Fairbairn's evidence, a certain disquietude and unrest had begun to make itself felt both in the bank itself and among those of our detective force who had charge of the case.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The newspapers spoke of the matter with very obvious caution, and warned all their readers to await the further development of this sad case.

a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading "While the manager of the English Provident Bank lay in such a precarious condition of health, it was impossible to arrive at any definite knowledge as to what the thief had actually made away with.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading CONFLICTING EVIDENCE "By the time the public had been able to think over James Fairbairn's evidence, a certain disquietude and unrest had begun to make itself felt both in the bank itself and among those of our detective force who had charge of the case.

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

From this reading The newspapers spoke of the matter with very obvious caution, and warned all their readers to await the further development of this sad case.

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

From this reading CONFLICTING EVIDENCE "By the time the public had been able to think over James Fairbairn's evidence, a certain disquietude and unrest had begun to make itself felt both in the bank itself and among those of our detective force who had charge of the case.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading CONFLICTING EVIDENCE "By the time the public had been able to think over James Fairbairn's evidence, a certain disquietude and unrest had begun to make itself felt both in the bank itself and among those of our detective force who had charge of the case.

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

From this reading CONFLICTING EVIDENCE "By the time the public had been able to think over James Fairbairn's evidence, a certain disquietude and unrest had begun to make itself felt both in the bank itself and among those of our detective force who had charge of the case.

having come into contact

From this reading "Mind you, at this point public sympathy was much stirred in favour of the poor man who lay ill, perhaps dying, and yet whom, strangely enough, suspicion had already slightly touched with its poisoned wing.

a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

From this reading CONFLICTING EVIDENCE "By the time the public had been able to think over James Fairbairn's evidence, a certain disquietude and unrest had begun to make itself felt both in the bank itself and among those of our detective force who had charge of the case.

plural of “valuable” — something of value

From this reading The chief cashier, however, estimated the loss at about £5000 in gold and notes of the bank money--that was, of course, on the assumption that Mr. Ireland had no private money or valuables of his own in the safe.

precisely as stated

From this reading The newspapers spoke of the matter with very obvious caution, and warned all their readers to await the further development of this sad case.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading The newspapers spoke of the matter with very obvious caution, and warned all their readers to await the further development of this sad case.

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

From this reading "While the manager of the English Provident Bank lay in such a precarious condition of health, it was impossible to arrive at any definite knowledge as to what the thief had actually made away with.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "While the manager of the English Provident Bank lay in such a precarious condition of health, it was impossible to arrive at any definite knowledge as to what the thief had actually made away with.

during the time that

From this reading "While the manager of the English Provident Bank lay in such a precarious condition of health, it was impossible to arrive at any definite knowledge as to what the thief had actually made away with.

which person or people

From this reading CONFLICTING EVIDENCE "By the time the public had been able to think over James Fairbairn's evidence, a certain disquietude and unrest had begun to make itself felt both in the bank itself and among those of our detective force who had charge of the case.

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

From this reading "Mind you, at this point public sympathy was much stirred in favour of the poor man who lay ill, perhaps dying, and yet whom, strangely enough, suspicion had already slightly touched with its poisoned wing.

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading "Mind you, at this point public sympathy was much stirred in favour of the poor man who lay ill, perhaps dying, and yet whom, strangely enough, suspicion had already slightly touched with its poisoned wing.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The newspapers spoke of the matter with very obvious caution, and warned all their readers to await the further development of this sad case.

but in spite of that

From this reading "Mind you, at this point public sympathy was much stirred in favour of the poor man who lay ill, perhaps dying, and yet whom, strangely enough, suspicion had already slightly touched with its poisoned wing.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Mind you, at this point public sympathy was much stirred in favour of the poor man who lay ill, perhaps dying, and yet whom, strangely enough, suspicion had already slightly touched with its poisoned wing.