Chapter VIII

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Standing, as he did, an absolutely innocent man, he yet had time to recognise that he had taken upon himself the identity of another; and stood answerable, by reason of that, for that other’s sins, in the eyes of the world, at least.

anew

From this reading Again, the man running, as for his life, to catch the train—and without the girl; her disappearance, from that hour; all these things, too, pointed, with unerring finger, to the common sordid story, ending, in an hour of desperation, in the blow which should rid the man of his burden.

(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 Her words to himself, on the night of his coming to Bamberton—her reminder, to the supposed Dandy Chater, of his promise to marry her—the mysterious appointment made, for that same night, in the wood behind the mill; all these things seemed to point to but one conclusion.

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

From this reading Standing, as he did, an absolutely innocent man, he yet had time to recognise that he had taken upon himself the identity of another; and stood answerable, by reason of that, for that other’s sins, in the eyes of the world, at least.

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

From this reading Standing, as he did, an absolutely innocent man, he yet had time to recognise that he had taken upon himself the identity of another; and stood answerable, by reason of that, for that other’s sins, in the eyes of the world, at least.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Standing, as he did, an absolutely innocent man, he yet had time to recognise that he had taken upon himself the identity of another; and stood answerable, by reason of that, for that other’s sins, in the eyes of the world, at least.

capable of being answered

From this reading Standing, as he did, an absolutely innocent man, he yet had time to recognise that he had taken upon himself the identity of another; and stood answerable, by reason of that, for that other’s sins, in the eyes of the world, at least.

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading Her words to himself, on the night of his coming to Bamberton—her reminder, to the supposed Dandy Chater, of his promise to marry her—the mysterious appointment made, for that same night, in the wood behind the mill; all these things seemed to point to but one conclusion.

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

From this reading Standing, as he did, an absolutely innocent man, he yet had time to recognise that he had taken upon himself the identity of another; and stood answerable, by reason of that, for that other’s sins, in the eyes of the world, at least.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Standing, as he did, an absolutely innocent man, he yet had time to recognise that he had taken upon himself the identity of another; and stood answerable, by reason of that, for that other’s sins, in the eyes of the world, at least.

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From this reading Her words to himself, on the night of his coming to Bamberton—her reminder, to the supposed Dandy Chater, of his promise to marry her—the mysterious appointment made, for that same night, in the wood behind the mill; all these things seemed to point to but one conclusion.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Her words to himself, on the night of his coming to Bamberton—her reminder, to the supposed Dandy Chater, of his promise to marry her—the mysterious appointment made, for that same night, in the wood behind the mill; all these things seemed to point to but one conclusion.

exhale hard

From this reading Again, the man running, as for his life, to catch the train—and without the girl; her disappearance, from that hour; all these things, too, pointed, with unerring finger, to the common sordid story, ending, in an hour of desperation, in the blow which should rid the man of his burden.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading Again, the man running, as for his life, to catch the train—and without the girl; her disappearance, from that hour; all these things, too, pointed, with unerring finger, to the common sordid story, ending, in an hour of desperation, in the blow which should rid the man of his burden.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Her words to himself, on the night of his coming to Bamberton—her reminder, to the supposed Dandy Chater, of his promise to marry her—the mysterious appointment made, for that same night, in the wood behind the mill; all these things seemed to point to but one conclusion.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Standing, as he did, an absolutely innocent man, he yet had time to recognise that he had taken upon himself the identity of another; and stood answerable, by reason of that, for that other’s sins, in the eyes of the world, at least.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Again, the man running, as for his life, to catch the train—and without the girl; her disappearance, from that hour; all these things, too, pointed, with unerring finger, to the common sordid story, ending, in an hour of desperation, in the blow which should rid the man of his burden.

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From this reading TELLS OF SOMETHING HIDDEN IN THE WOOD Philip Chater was so stunned, in the first shock of the thing, that he did not know what to say, or what to do.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Her words to himself, on the night of his coming to Bamberton—her reminder, to the supposed Dandy Chater, of his promise to marry her—the mysterious appointment made, for that same night, in the wood behind the mill; all these things seemed to point to but one conclusion.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Again, the man running, as for his life, to catch the train—and without the girl; her disappearance, from that hour; all these things, too, pointed, with unerring finger, to the common sordid story, ending, in an hour of desperation, in the blow which should rid the man of his burden.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading Her words to himself, on the night of his coming to Bamberton—her reminder, to the supposed Dandy Chater, of his promise to marry her—the mysterious appointment made, for that same night, in the wood behind the mill; all these things seemed to point to but one conclusion.

a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

From this reading He had no doubt, in his own mind, that Dandy Chater had murdered this unfortunate girl.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading Again, the man running, as for his life, to catch the train—and without the girl; her disappearance, from that hour; all these things, too, pointed, with unerring finger, to the common sordid story, ending, in an hour of desperation, in the blow which should rid the man of his burden.

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

From this reading TELLS OF SOMETHING HIDDEN IN THE WOOD Philip Chater was so stunned, in the first shock of the thing, that he did not know what to say, or what to do.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading Again, the man running, as for his life, to catch the train—and without the girl; her disappearance, from that hour; all these things, too, pointed, with unerring finger, to the common sordid story, ending, in an hour of desperation, in the blow which should rid the man of his burden.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading TELLS OF SOMETHING HIDDEN IN THE WOOD Philip Chater was so stunned, in the first shock of the thing, that he did not know what to say, or what to do.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading He had no doubt, in his own mind, that Dandy Chater had murdered this unfortunate girl.

the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)

From this reading Again, the man running, as for his life, to catch the train—and without the girl; her disappearance, from that hour; all these things, too, pointed, with unerring finger, to the common sordid story, ending, in an hour of desperation, in the blow which should rid the man of his burden.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Standing, as he did, an absolutely innocent man, he yet had time to recognise that he had taken upon himself the identity of another; and stood answerable, by reason of that, for that other’s sins, in the eyes of the world, at least.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading Again, the man running, as for his life, to catch the train—and without the girl; her disappearance, from that hour; all these things, too, pointed, with unerring finger, to the common sordid story, ending, in an hour of desperation, in the blow which should rid the man of his burden.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading TELLS OF SOMETHING HIDDEN IN THE WOOD Philip Chater was so stunned, in the first shock of the thing, that he did not know what to say, or what to do.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Standing, as he did, an absolutely innocent man, he yet had time to recognise that he had taken upon himself the identity of another; and stood answerable, by reason of that, for that other’s sins, in the eyes of the world, at least.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Again, the man running, as for his life, to catch the train—and without the girl; her disappearance, from that hour; all these things, too, pointed, with unerring finger, to the common sordid story, ending, in an hour of desperation, in the blow which should rid the man of his burden.

a young female

From this reading He had no doubt, in his own mind, that Dandy Chater had murdered this unfortunate girl.

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

From this reading Standing, as he did, an absolutely innocent man, he yet had time to recognise that he had taken upon himself the identity of another; and stood answerable, by reason of that, for that other’s sins, in the eyes of the world, at least.

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

From this reading TELLS OF SOMETHING HIDDEN IN THE WOOD Philip Chater was so stunned, in the first shock of the thing, that he did not know what to say, or what to do.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Her words to himself, on the night of his coming to Bamberton—her reminder, to the supposed Dandy Chater, of his promise to marry her—the mysterious appointment made, for that same night, in the wood behind the mill; all these things seemed to point to but one conclusion.

not accessible to view

From this reading TELLS OF SOMETHING HIDDEN IN THE WOOD Philip Chater was so stunned, in the first shock of the thing, that he did not know what to say, or what to do.

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

From this reading Standing, as he did, an absolutely innocent man, he yet had time to recognise that he had taken upon himself the identity of another; and stood answerable, by reason of that, for that other’s sins, in the eyes of the world, at least.

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

From this reading He had no doubt, in his own mind, that Dandy Chater had murdered this unfortunate girl.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Again, the man running, as for his life, to catch the train—and without the girl; her disappearance, from that hour; all these things, too, pointed, with unerring finger, to the common sordid story, ending, in an hour of desperation, in the blow which should rid the man of his burden.

the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity

From this reading Standing, as he did, an absolutely innocent man, he yet had time to recognise that he had taken upon himself the identity of another; and stood answerable, by reason of that, for that other’s sins, in the eyes of the world, at least.

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

From this reading TELLS OF SOMETHING HIDDEN IN THE WOOD Philip Chater was so stunned, in the first shock of the thing, that he did not know what to say, or what to do.

free from evil or guilt

From this reading Standing, as he did, an absolutely innocent man, he yet had time to recognise that he had taken upon himself the identity of another; and stood answerable, by reason of that, for that other’s sins, in the eyes of the world, at least.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading TELLS OF SOMETHING HIDDEN IN THE WOOD Philip Chater was so stunned, in the first shock of the thing, that he did not know what to say, or what to do.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Standing, as he did, an absolutely innocent man, he yet had time to recognise that he had taken upon himself the identity of another; and stood answerable, by reason of that, for that other’s sins, in the eyes of the world, at least.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Again, the man running, as for his life, to catch the train—and without the girl; her disappearance, from that hour; all these things, too, pointed, with unerring finger, to the common sordid story, ending, in an hour of desperation, in the blow which should rid the man of his burden.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Her words to himself, on the night of his coming to Bamberton—her reminder, to the supposed Dandy Chater, of his promise to marry her—the mysterious appointment made, for that same night, in the wood behind the mill; all these things seemed to point to but one conclusion.

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

From this reading Standing, as he did, an absolutely innocent man, he yet had time to recognise that he had taken upon himself the identity of another; and stood answerable, by reason of that, for that other’s sins, in the eyes of the world, at least.

take in marriage

From this reading Her words to himself, on the night of his coming to Bamberton—her reminder, to the supposed Dandy Chater, of his promise to marry her—the mysterious appointment made, for that same night, in the wood behind the mill; all these things seemed to point to but one conclusion.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading Her words to himself, on the night of his coming to Bamberton—her reminder, to the supposed Dandy Chater, of his promise to marry her—the mysterious appointment made, for that same night, in the wood behind the mill; all these things seemed to point to but one conclusion.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He had no doubt, in his own mind, that Dandy Chater had murdered this unfortunate girl.

killed unlawfully

From this reading He had no doubt, in his own mind, that Dandy Chater had murdered this unfortunate girl.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Her words to himself, on the night of his coming to Bamberton—her reminder, to the supposed Dandy Chater, of his promise to marry her—the mysterious appointment made, for that same night, in the wood behind the mill; all these things seemed to point to but one conclusion.

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

From this reading Her words to himself, on the night of his coming to Bamberton—her reminder, to the supposed Dandy Chater, of his promise to marry her—the mysterious appointment made, for that same night, in the wood behind the mill; all these things seemed to point to but one conclusion.

not any; not one

From this reading He had no doubt, in his own mind, that Dandy Chater had murdered this unfortunate girl.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading TELLS OF SOMETHING HIDDEN IN THE WOOD Philip Chater was so stunned, in the first shock of the thing, that he did not know what to say, or what to do.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TELLS OF SOMETHING HIDDEN IN THE WOOD Philip Chater was so stunned, in the first shock of the thing, that he did not know what to say, or what to do.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Her words to himself, on the night of his coming to Bamberton—her reminder, to the supposed Dandy Chater, of his promise to marry her—the mysterious appointment made, for that same night, in the wood behind the mill; all these things seemed to point to but one conclusion.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Her words to himself, on the night of his coming to Bamberton—her reminder, to the supposed Dandy Chater, of his promise to marry her—the mysterious appointment made, for that same night, in the wood behind the mill; all these things seemed to point to but one conclusion.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading TELLS OF SOMETHING HIDDEN IN THE WOOD Philip Chater was so stunned, in the first shock of the thing, that he did not know what to say, or what to do.

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From this reading Standing, as he did, an absolutely innocent man, he yet had time to recognise that he had taken upon himself the identity of another; and stood answerable, by reason of that, for that other’s sins, in the eyes of the world, at least.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He had no doubt, in his own mind, that Dandy Chater had murdered this unfortunate girl.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading TELLS OF SOMETHING HIDDEN IN THE WOOD Philip Chater was so stunned, in the first shock of the thing, that he did not know what to say, or what to do.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Her words to himself, on the night of his coming to Bamberton—her reminder, to the supposed Dandy Chater, of his promise to marry her—the mysterious appointment made, for that same night, in the wood behind the mill; all these things seemed to point to but one conclusion.

having a point

From this reading Again, the man running, as for his life, to catch the train—and without the girl; her disappearance, from that hour; all these things, too, pointed, with unerring finger, to the common sordid story, ending, in an hour of desperation, in the blow which should rid the man of his burden.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading Her words to himself, on the night of his coming to Bamberton—her reminder, to the supposed Dandy Chater, of his promise to marry her—the mysterious appointment made, for that same night, in the wood behind the mill; all these things seemed to point to but one conclusion.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Standing, as he did, an absolutely innocent man, he yet had time to recognise that he had taken upon himself the identity of another; and stood answerable, by reason of that, for that other’s sins, in the eyes of the world, at least.

show approval or appreciation of

From this reading Standing, as he did, an absolutely innocent man, he yet had time to recognise that he had taken upon himself the identity of another; and stood answerable, by reason of that, for that other’s sins, in the eyes of the world, at least.

a message that helps you remember something

From this reading Her words to himself, on the night of his coming to Bamberton—her reminder, to the supposed Dandy Chater, of his promise to marry her—the mysterious appointment made, for that same night, in the wood behind the mill; all these things seemed to point to but one conclusion.

relieve from

From this reading Again, the man running, as for his life, to catch the train—and without the girl; her disappearance, from that hour; all these things, too, pointed, with unerring finger, to the common sordid story, ending, in an hour of desperation, in the blow which should rid the man of his burden.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Again, the man running, as for his life, to catch the train—and without the girl; her disappearance, from that hour; all these things, too, pointed, with unerring finger, to the common sordid story, ending, in an hour of desperation, in the blow which should rid the man of his burden.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Her words to himself, on the night of his coming to Bamberton—her reminder, to the supposed Dandy Chater, of his promise to marry her—the mysterious appointment made, for that same night, in the wood behind the mill; all these things seemed to point to but one conclusion.

express in words

From this reading TELLS OF SOMETHING HIDDEN IN THE WOOD Philip Chater was so stunned, in the first shock of the thing, that he did not know what to say, or what to do.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Her words to himself, on the night of his coming to Bamberton—her reminder, to the supposed Dandy Chater, of his promise to marry her—the mysterious appointment made, for that same night, in the wood behind the mill; all these things seemed to point to but one conclusion.

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

From this reading TELLS OF SOMETHING HIDDEN IN THE WOOD Philip Chater was so stunned, in the first shock of the thing, that he did not know what to say, or what to do.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Again, the man running, as for his life, to catch the train—and without the girl; her disappearance, from that hour; all these things, too, pointed, with unerring finger, to the common sordid story, ending, in an hour of desperation, in the blow which should rid the man of his burden.

plural of “sin” — estrangement from god

From this reading Standing, as he did, an absolutely innocent man, he yet had time to recognise that he had taken upon himself the identity of another; and stood answerable, by reason of that, for that other’s sins, in the eyes of the world, at least.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading TELLS OF SOMETHING HIDDEN IN THE WOOD Philip Chater was so stunned, in the first shock of the thing, that he did not know what to say, or what to do.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading TELLS OF SOMETHING HIDDEN IN THE WOOD Philip Chater was so stunned, in the first shock of the thing, that he did not know what to say, or what to do.

morally degraded

From this reading Again, the man running, as for his life, to catch the train—and without the girl; her disappearance, from that hour; all these things, too, pointed, with unerring finger, to the common sordid story, ending, in an hour of desperation, in the blow which should rid the man of his burden.

having a supporting base

From this reading Standing, as he did, an absolutely innocent man, he yet had time to recognise that he had taken upon himself the identity of another; and stood answerable, by reason of that, for that other’s sins, in the eyes of the world, at least.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Standing, as he did, an absolutely innocent man, he yet had time to recognise that he had taken upon himself the identity of another; and stood answerable, by reason of that, for that other’s sins, in the eyes of the world, at least.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Again, the man running, as for his life, to catch the train—and without the girl; her disappearance, from that hour; all these things, too, pointed, with unerring finger, to the common sordid story, ending, in an hour of desperation, in the blow which should rid the man of his burden.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading TELLS OF SOMETHING HIDDEN IN THE WOOD Philip Chater was so stunned, in the first shock of the thing, that he did not know what to say, or what to do.

required or under orders

From this reading Her words to himself, on the night of his coming to Bamberton—her reminder, to the supposed Dandy Chater, of his promise to marry her—the mysterious appointment made, for that same night, in the wood behind the mill; all these things seemed to point to but one conclusion.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Standing, as he did, an absolutely innocent man, he yet had time to recognise that he had taken upon himself the identity of another; and stood answerable, by reason of that, for that other’s sins, in the eyes of the world, at least.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading TELLS OF SOMETHING HIDDEN IN THE WOOD Philip Chater was so stunned, in the first shock of the thing, that he did not know what to say, or what to do.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading TELLS OF SOMETHING HIDDEN IN THE WOOD Philip Chater was so stunned, in the first shock of the thing, that he did not know what to say, or what to do.

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

From this reading TELLS OF SOMETHING HIDDEN IN THE WOOD Philip Chater was so stunned, in the first shock of the thing, that he did not know what to say, or what to do.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Her words to himself, on the night of his coming to Bamberton—her reminder, to the supposed Dandy Chater, of his promise to marry her—the mysterious appointment made, for that same night, in the wood behind the mill; all these things seemed to point to but one conclusion.

a special situation

From this reading TELLS OF SOMETHING HIDDEN IN THE WOOD Philip Chater was so stunned, in the first shock of the thing, that he did not know what to say, or what to do.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Her words to himself, on the night of his coming to Bamberton—her reminder, to the supposed Dandy Chater, of his promise to marry her—the mysterious appointment made, for that same night, in the wood behind the mill; all these things seemed to point to but one conclusion.

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

From this reading He had no doubt, in his own mind, that Dandy Chater had murdered this unfortunate girl.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Standing, as he did, an absolutely innocent man, he yet had time to recognise that he had taken upon himself the identity of another; and stood answerable, by reason of that, for that other’s sins, in the eyes of the world, at least.

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

From this reading TELLS OF SOMETHING HIDDEN IN THE WOOD Philip Chater was so stunned, in the first shock of the thing, that he did not know what to say, or what to do.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Again, the man running, as for his life, to catch the train—and without the girl; her disappearance, from that hour; all these things, too, pointed, with unerring finger, to the common sordid story, ending, in an hour of desperation, in the blow which should rid the man of his burden.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Again, the man running, as for his life, to catch the train—and without the girl; her disappearance, from that hour; all these things, too, pointed, with unerring finger, to the common sordid story, ending, in an hour of desperation, in the blow which should rid the man of his burden.

not liable to error

From this reading Again, the man running, as for his life, to catch the train—and without the girl; her disappearance, from that hour; all these things, too, pointed, with unerring finger, to the common sordid story, ending, in an hour of desperation, in the blow which should rid the man of his burden.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading He had no doubt, in his own mind, that Dandy Chater had murdered this unfortunate girl.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Standing, as he did, an absolutely innocent man, he yet had time to recognise that he had taken upon himself the identity of another; and stood answerable, by reason of that, for that other’s sins, in the eyes of the world, at least.

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

From this reading TELLS OF SOMETHING HIDDEN IN THE WOOD Philip Chater was so stunned, in the first shock of the thing, that he did not know what to say, or what to do.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading TELLS OF SOMETHING HIDDEN IN THE WOOD Philip Chater was so stunned, in the first shock of the thing, that he did not know what to say, or what to do.

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

From this reading Again, the man running, as for his life, to catch the train—and without the girl; her disappearance, from that hour; all these things, too, pointed, with unerring finger, to the common sordid story, ending, in an hour of desperation, in the blow which should rid the man of his burden.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Again, the man running, as for his life, to catch the train—and without the girl; her disappearance, from that hour; all these things, too, pointed, with unerring finger, to the common sordid story, ending, in an hour of desperation, in the blow which should rid the man of his burden.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Again, the man running, as for his life, to catch the train—and without the girl; her disappearance, from that hour; all these things, too, pointed, with unerring finger, to the common sordid story, ending, in an hour of desperation, in the blow which should rid the man of his burden.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading TELLS OF SOMETHING HIDDEN IN THE WOOD Philip Chater was so stunned, in the first shock of the thing, that he did not know what to say, or what to do.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Her words to himself, on the night of his coming to Bamberton—her reminder, to the supposed Dandy Chater, of his promise to marry her—the mysterious appointment made, for that same night, in the wood behind the mill; all these things seemed to point to but one conclusion.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Standing, as he did, an absolutely innocent man, he yet had time to recognise that he had taken upon himself the identity of another; and stood answerable, by reason of that, for that other’s sins, in the eyes of the world, at least.

but in spite of that

From this reading Standing, as he did, an absolutely innocent man, he yet had time to recognise that he had taken upon himself the identity of another; and stood answerable, by reason of that, for that other’s sins, in the eyes of the world, at least.