Chapter XII · An Indian Client

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

From this reading Much as he sympathized with Fuller because the man likely to be arrested was the uncle of the girl to whom his friend was engaged, it did not seem right that a criminal should remain at large.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading All the same he was troubled in his mind, as he could not be sure if he was acting rightly.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Nevertheless he admitted that Fuller was placed in a difficult position, and it was natural that he should wish to gain time in the hope of proving Mr. Sorley’s innocence, and so avert the scandal.

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From this reading The journalist indeed thought that Alan’s objections were rather sentimental, and that justice should be done in spite of Marie’s feelings, which assuredly would be outraged.

(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 All the same he was troubled in his mind, as he could not be sure if he was acting rightly.

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

From this reading The journalist indeed thought that Alan’s objections were rather sentimental, and that justice should be done in spite of Marie’s feelings, which assuredly would be outraged.

past form of “arrest” — take into custody

From this reading Much as he sympathized with Fuller because the man likely to be arrested was the uncle of the girl to whom his friend was engaged, it did not seem right that a criminal should remain at large.

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

From this reading All the same he was troubled in his mind, as he could not be sure if he was acting rightly.

without a doubt

From this reading The journalist indeed thought that Alan’s objections were rather sentimental, and that justice should be done in spite of Marie’s feelings, which assuredly would be outraged.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Much as he sympathized with Fuller because the man likely to be arrested was the uncle of the girl to whom his friend was engaged, it did not seem right that a criminal should remain at large.

prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

From this reading Nevertheless he admitted that Fuller was placed in a difficult position, and it was natural that he should wish to gain time in the hope of proving Mr. Sorley’s innocence, and so avert the scandal.

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

From this reading All the same he was troubled in his mind, as he could not be sure if he was acting rightly.

for the reason that

From this reading Much as he sympathized with Fuller because the man likely to be arrested was the uncle of the girl to whom his friend was engaged, it did not seem right that a criminal should remain at large.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Dick Latimer had promised to hold his peace for three days before imparting to the inspector who was in charge of the Rotherhithe case what had been discovered with reference to Sorley.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Dick Latimer had promised to hold his peace for three days before imparting to the inspector who was in charge of the Rotherhithe case what had been discovered with reference to Sorley.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Dick Latimer had promised to hold his peace for three days before imparting to the inspector who was in charge of the Rotherhithe case what had been discovered with reference to Sorley.

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

From this reading Dick Latimer had promised to hold his peace for three days before imparting to the inspector who was in charge of the Rotherhithe case what had been discovered with reference to Sorley.

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

From this reading All the same he was troubled in his mind, as he could not be sure if he was acting rightly.

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

From this reading Much as he sympathized with Fuller because the man likely to be arrested was the uncle of the girl to whom his friend was engaged, it did not seem right that a criminal should remain at large.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Dick Latimer had promised to hold his peace for three days before imparting to the inspector who was in charge of the Rotherhithe case what had been discovered with reference to Sorley.

someone who is a detective

From this reading Dick Latimer had promised to hold his peace for three days before imparting to the inspector who was in charge of the Rotherhithe case what had been discovered with reference to Sorley.

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

From this reading Much as he sympathized with Fuller because the man likely to be arrested was the uncle of the girl to whom his friend was engaged, it did not seem right that a criminal should remain at large.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Nevertheless he admitted that Fuller was placed in a difficult position, and it was natural that he should wish to gain time in the hope of proving Mr. Sorley’s innocence, and so avert the scandal.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Dick Latimer had promised to hold his peace for three days before imparting to the inspector who was in charge of the Rotherhithe case what had been discovered with reference to Sorley.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The journalist indeed thought that Alan’s objections were rather sentimental, and that justice should be done in spite of Marie’s feelings, which assuredly would be outraged.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Much as he sympathized with Fuller because the man likely to be arrested was the uncle of the girl to whom his friend was engaged, it did not seem right that a criminal should remain at large.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading The journalist indeed thought that Alan’s objections were rather sentimental, and that justice should be done in spite of Marie’s feelings, which assuredly would be outraged.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Dick Latimer had promised to hold his peace for three days before imparting to the inspector who was in charge of the Rotherhithe case what had been discovered with reference to Sorley.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Much as he sympathized with Fuller because the man likely to be arrested was the uncle of the girl to whom his friend was engaged, it did not seem right that a criminal should remain at large.

United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)

From this reading Much as he sympathized with Fuller because the man likely to be arrested was the uncle of the girl to whom his friend was engaged, it did not seem right that a criminal should remain at large.

obtain

From this reading Nevertheless he admitted that Fuller was placed in a difficult position, and it was natural that he should wish to gain time in the hope of proving Mr. Sorley’s innocence, and so avert the scandal.

a young female

From this reading Much as he sympathized with Fuller because the man likely to be arrested was the uncle of the girl to whom his friend was engaged, it did not seem right that a criminal should remain at large.

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

From this reading Dick Latimer had promised to hold his peace for three days before imparting to the inspector who was in charge of the Rotherhithe case what had been discovered with reference to Sorley.

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

From this reading All the same he was troubled in his mind, as he could not be sure if he was acting rightly.

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

From this reading Dick Latimer had promised to hold his peace for three days before imparting to the inspector who was in charge of the Rotherhithe case what had been discovered with reference to Sorley.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Dick Latimer had promised to hold his peace for three days before imparting to the inspector who was in charge of the Rotherhithe case what had been discovered with reference to Sorley.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Nevertheless he admitted that Fuller was placed in a difficult position, and it was natural that he should wish to gain time in the hope of proving Mr. Sorley’s innocence, and so avert the scandal.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading All the same he was troubled in his mind, as he could not be sure if he was acting rightly.

the transmission of information

From this reading Dick Latimer had promised to hold his peace for three days before imparting to the inspector who was in charge of the Rotherhithe case what had been discovered with reference to Sorley.

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

From this reading Dick Latimer had promised to hold his peace for three days before imparting to the inspector who was in charge of the Rotherhithe case what had been discovered with reference to Sorley.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The journalist indeed thought that Alan’s objections were rather sentimental, and that justice should be done in spite of Marie’s feelings, which assuredly would be outraged.

the quality of innocent naivete

From this reading Nevertheless he admitted that Fuller was placed in a difficult position, and it was natural that he should wish to gain time in the hope of proving Mr. Sorley’s innocence, and so avert the scandal.

a high ranking police officer

From this reading Dick Latimer had promised to hold his peace for three days before imparting to the inspector who was in charge of the Rotherhithe case what had been discovered with reference to Sorley.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Much as he sympathized with Fuller because the man likely to be arrested was the uncle of the girl to whom his friend was engaged, it did not seem right that a criminal should remain at large.

a writer for newspapers and magazines

From this reading The journalist indeed thought that Alan’s objections were rather sentimental, and that justice should be done in spite of Marie’s feelings, which assuredly would be outraged.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading The journalist indeed thought that Alan’s objections were rather sentimental, and that justice should be done in spite of Marie’s feelings, which assuredly would be outraged.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Much as he sympathized with Fuller because the man likely to be arrested was the uncle of the girl to whom his friend was engaged, it did not seem right that a criminal should remain at large.

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From this reading Dick Latimer had promised to hold his peace for three days before imparting to the inspector who was in charge of the Rotherhithe case what had been discovered with reference to Sorley.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Much as he sympathized with Fuller because the man likely to be arrested was the uncle of the girl to whom his friend was engaged, it did not seem right that a criminal should remain at large.

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

From this reading Much as he sympathized with Fuller because the man likely to be arrested was the uncle of the girl to whom his friend was engaged, it did not seem right that a criminal should remain at large.

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From this reading The journalist indeed thought that Alan’s objections were rather sentimental, and that justice should be done in spite of Marie’s feelings, which assuredly would be outraged.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading All the same he was troubled in his mind, as he could not be sure if he was acting rightly.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Nevertheless he admitted that Fuller was placed in a difficult position, and it was natural that he should wish to gain time in the hope of proving Mr. Sorley’s innocence, and so avert the scandal.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Much as he sympathized with Fuller because the man likely to be arrested was the uncle of the girl to whom his friend was engaged, it did not seem right that a criminal should remain at large.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Nevertheless he admitted that Fuller was placed in a difficult position, and it was natural that he should wish to gain time in the hope of proving Mr. Sorley’s innocence, and so avert the scandal.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless he admitted that Fuller was placed in a difficult position, and it was natural that he should wish to gain time in the hope of proving Mr. Sorley’s innocence, and so avert the scandal.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading All the same he was troubled in his mind, as he could not be sure if he was acting rightly.

plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading The journalist indeed thought that Alan’s objections were rather sentimental, and that justice should be done in spite of Marie’s feelings, which assuredly would be outraged.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Dick Latimer had promised to hold his peace for three days before imparting to the inspector who was in charge of the Rotherhithe case what had been discovered with reference to Sorley.

angered at something unjust or wrong

From this reading The journalist indeed thought that Alan’s objections were rather sentimental, and that justice should be done in spite of Marie’s feelings, which assuredly would be outraged.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Dick Latimer had promised to hold his peace for three days before imparting to the inspector who was in charge of the Rotherhithe case what had been discovered with reference to Sorley.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Nevertheless he admitted that Fuller was placed in a difficult position, and it was natural that he should wish to gain time in the hope of proving Mr. Sorley’s innocence, and so avert the scandal.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Nevertheless he admitted that Fuller was placed in a difficult position, and it was natural that he should wish to gain time in the hope of proving Mr. Sorley’s innocence, and so avert the scandal.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Dick Latimer had promised to hold his peace for three days before imparting to the inspector who was in charge of the Rotherhithe case what had been discovered with reference to Sorley.

-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be

From this reading Nevertheless he admitted that Fuller was placed in a difficult position, and it was natural that he should wish to gain time in the hope of proving Mr. Sorley’s innocence, and so avert the scandal.

on the contrary

From this reading The journalist indeed thought that Alan’s objections were rather sentimental, and that justice should be done in spite of Marie’s feelings, which assuredly would be outraged.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading Dick Latimer had promised to hold his peace for three days before imparting to the inspector who was in charge of the Rotherhithe case what had been discovered with reference to Sorley.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Much as he sympathized with Fuller because the man likely to be arrested was the uncle of the girl to whom his friend was engaged, it did not seem right that a criminal should remain at large.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Much as he sympathized with Fuller because the man likely to be arrested was the uncle of the girl to whom his friend was engaged, it did not seem right that a criminal should remain at large.

with honesty

From this reading All the same he was troubled in his mind, as he could not be sure if he was acting rightly.

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From this reading Dick Latimer had promised to hold his peace for three days before imparting to the inspector who was in charge of the Rotherhithe case what had been discovered with reference to Sorley.

Identical; not different.

From this reading All the same he was troubled in his mind, as he could not be sure if he was acting rightly.

disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people

From this reading Nevertheless he admitted that Fuller was placed in a difficult position, and it was natural that he should wish to gain time in the hope of proving Mr. Sorley’s innocence, and so avert the scandal.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Much as he sympathized with Fuller because the man likely to be arrested was the uncle of the girl to whom his friend was engaged, it did not seem right that a criminal should remain at large.

given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality

From this reading The journalist indeed thought that Alan’s objections were rather sentimental, and that justice should be done in spite of Marie’s feelings, which assuredly would be outraged.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Much as he sympathized with Fuller because the man likely to be arrested was the uncle of the girl to whom his friend was engaged, it did not seem right that a criminal should remain at large.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Nevertheless he admitted that Fuller was placed in a difficult position, and it was natural that he should wish to gain time in the hope of proving Mr. Sorley’s innocence, and so avert the scandal.

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From this reading Dick Latimer had promised to hold his peace for three days before imparting to the inspector who was in charge of the Rotherhithe case what had been discovered with reference to Sorley.

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

From this reading Nevertheless he admitted that Fuller was placed in a difficult position, and it was natural that he should wish to gain time in the hope of proving Mr. Sorley’s innocence, and so avert the scandal.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading The journalist indeed thought that Alan’s objections were rather sentimental, and that justice should be done in spite of Marie’s feelings, which assuredly would be outraged.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading All the same he was troubled in his mind, as he could not be sure if he was acting rightly.

past form of “sympathize” — share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of

From this reading Much as he sympathized with Fuller because the man likely to be arrested was the uncle of the girl to whom his friend was engaged, it did not seem right that a criminal should remain at large.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Much as he sympathized with Fuller because the man likely to be arrested was the uncle of the girl to whom his friend was engaged, it did not seem right that a criminal should remain at large.

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

From this reading Dick Latimer had promised to hold his peace for three days before imparting to the inspector who was in charge of the Rotherhithe case what had been discovered with reference to Sorley.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The journalist indeed thought that Alan’s objections were rather sentimental, and that justice should be done in spite of Marie’s feelings, which assuredly would be outraged.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Dick Latimer had promised to hold his peace for three days before imparting to the inspector who was in charge of the Rotherhithe case what had been discovered with reference to Sorley.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Nevertheless he admitted that Fuller was placed in a difficult position, and it was natural that he should wish to gain time in the hope of proving Mr. Sorley’s innocence, and so avert the scandal.

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

From this reading Dick Latimer had promised to hold his peace for three days before imparting to the inspector who was in charge of the Rotherhithe case what had been discovered with reference to Sorley.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading All the same he was troubled in his mind, as he could not be sure if he was acting rightly.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Much as he sympathized with Fuller because the man likely to be arrested was the uncle of the girl to whom his friend was engaged, it did not seem right that a criminal should remain at large.

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

From this reading Dick Latimer had promised to hold his peace for three days before imparting to the inspector who was in charge of the Rotherhithe case what had been discovered with reference to Sorley.

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

From this reading The journalist indeed thought that Alan’s objections were rather sentimental, and that justice should be done in spite of Marie’s feelings, which assuredly would be outraged.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Dick Latimer had promised to hold his peace for three days before imparting to the inspector who was in charge of the Rotherhithe case what had been discovered with reference to Sorley.

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

From this reading The journalist indeed thought that Alan’s objections were rather sentimental, and that justice should be done in spite of Marie’s feelings, which assuredly would be outraged.

which person or people

From this reading Dick Latimer had promised to hold his peace for three days before imparting to the inspector who was in charge of the Rotherhithe case what had been discovered with reference to Sorley.

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

From this reading Much as he sympathized with Fuller because the man likely to be arrested was the uncle of the girl to whom his friend was engaged, it did not seem right that a criminal should remain at large.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Nevertheless he admitted that Fuller was placed in a difficult position, and it was natural that he should wish to gain time in the hope of proving Mr. Sorley’s innocence, and so avert the scandal.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Dick Latimer had promised to hold his peace for three days before imparting to the inspector who was in charge of the Rotherhithe case what had been discovered with reference to Sorley.

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

From this reading The journalist indeed thought that Alan’s objections were rather sentimental, and that justice should be done in spite of Marie’s feelings, which assuredly would be outraged.