Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading THE BARON RETURNS (_From the Bickerdike MS._) I had a long and interesting interview with Sir Calvin’s lawyers, when I used the occasion to unburden my mind of some of the misgivings which had been disturbing it.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading They were very sympathetic, but naturally cautious about advancing any opinion one way or the other at this stage of the affair, and the gist of the matter was relegated for discussion _in diem_.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

moving forward

From this reading They were very sympathetic, but naturally cautious about advancing any opinion one way or the other at this stage of the affair, and the gist of the matter was relegated for discussion _in diem_.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading They were very sympathetic, but naturally cautious about advancing any opinion one way or the other at this stage of the affair, and the gist of the matter was relegated for discussion _in diem_.

(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 I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

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

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

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

From this reading THE BARON RETURNS (_From the Bickerdike MS._) I had a long and interesting interview with Sir Calvin’s lawyers, when I used the occasion to unburden my mind of some of the misgivings which had been disturbing it.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

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

From this reading I do not, however, describe the interview at greater length for the simple reason that, as things came to turn out, it bore no eventual fruit.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They were very sympathetic, but naturally cautious about advancing any opinion one way or the other at this stage of the affair, and the gist of the matter was relegated for discussion _in diem_.

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading THE BARON RETURNS (_From the Bickerdike MS._) I had a long and interesting interview with Sir Calvin’s lawyers, when I used the occasion to unburden my mind of some of the misgivings which had been disturbing it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE BARON RETURNS (_From the Bickerdike MS._) I had a long and interesting interview with Sir Calvin’s lawyers, when I used the occasion to unburden my mind of some of the misgivings which had been disturbing it.

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From this reading THE BARON RETURNS (_From the Bickerdike MS._) I had a long and interesting interview with Sir Calvin’s lawyers, when I used the occasion to unburden my mind of some of the misgivings which had been disturbing it.

cause to be bored

From this reading I do not, however, describe the interview at greater length for the simple reason that, as things came to turn out, it bore no eventual fruit.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They were very sympathetic, but naturally cautious about advancing any opinion one way or the other at this stage of the affair, and the gist of the matter was relegated for discussion _in diem_.

possessive form of “calvin” — United States chemist noted for discovering the series of chemical reactions in photosynthesis (1911-)

From this reading THE BARON RETURNS (_From the Bickerdike MS._) I had a long and interesting interview with Sir Calvin’s lawyers, when I used the occasion to unburden my mind of some of the misgivings which had been disturbing it.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading I do not, however, describe the interview at greater length for the simple reason that, as things came to turn out, it bore no eventual fruit.

an occurrence of something

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

showing careful forethought

From this reading They were very sympathetic, but naturally cautious about advancing any opinion one way or the other at this stage of the affair, and the gist of the matter was relegated for discussion _in diem_.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

possessive form of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer

From this reading They had, of course, heard of the murder and its sequel, and had been expecting their client’s instructions for the defence.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

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

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading They had, of course, heard of the murder and its sequel, and had been expecting their client’s instructions for the defence.

give a description of

From this reading I do not, however, describe the interview at greater length for the simple reason that, as things came to turn out, it bore no eventual fruit.

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From this reading They were very sympathetic, but naturally cautious about advancing any opinion one way or the other at this stage of the affair, and the gist of the matter was relegated for discussion _in diem_.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading They were very sympathetic, but naturally cautious about advancing any opinion one way or the other at this stage of the affair, and the gist of the matter was relegated for discussion _in diem_.

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading THE BARON RETURNS (_From the Bickerdike MS._) I had a long and interesting interview with Sir Calvin’s lawyers, when I used the occasion to unburden my mind of some of the misgivings which had been disturbing it.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

expected to follow in the indefinite future from causes already operating

From this reading I do not, however, describe the interview at greater length for the simple reason that, as things came to turn out, it bore no eventual fruit.

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading They had, of course, heard of the murder and its sequel, and had been expecting their client’s instructions for the defence.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They had, of course, heard of the murder and its sequel, and had been expecting their client’s instructions for the defence.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE BARON RETURNS (_From the Bickerdike MS._) I had a long and interesting interview with Sir Calvin’s lawyers, when I used the occasion to unburden my mind of some of the misgivings which had been disturbing it.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading I do not, however, describe the interview at greater length for the simple reason that, as things came to turn out, it bore no eventual fruit.

the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work

From this reading They were very sympathetic, but naturally cautious about advancing any opinion one way or the other at this stage of the affair, and the gist of the matter was relegated for discussion _in diem_.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading I do not, however, describe the interview at greater length for the simple reason that, as things came to turn out, it bore no eventual fruit.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

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

From this reading THE BARON RETURNS (_From the Bickerdike MS._) I had a long and interesting interview with Sir Calvin’s lawyers, when I used the occasion to unburden my mind of some of the misgivings which had been disturbing it.

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

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading They had, of course, heard of the murder and its sequel, and had been expecting their client’s instructions for the defence.

plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading I do not, however, describe the interview at greater length for the simple reason that, as things came to turn out, it bore no eventual fruit.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE BARON RETURNS (_From the Bickerdike MS._) I had a long and interesting interview with Sir Calvin’s lawyers, when I used the occasion to unburden my mind of some of the misgivings which had been disturbing it.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

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

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading They had, of course, heard of the murder and its sequel, and had been expecting their client’s instructions for the defence.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading THE BARON RETURNS (_From the Bickerdike MS._) I had a long and interesting interview with Sir Calvin’s lawyers, when I used the occasion to unburden my mind of some of the misgivings which had been disturbing it.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading THE BARON RETURNS (_From the Bickerdike MS._) I had a long and interesting interview with Sir Calvin’s lawyers, when I used the occasion to unburden my mind of some of the misgivings which had been disturbing it.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE BARON RETURNS (_From the Bickerdike MS._) I had a long and interesting interview with Sir Calvin’s lawyers, when I used the occasion to unburden my mind of some of the misgivings which had been disturbing it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading They had, of course, heard of the murder and its sequel, and had been expecting their client’s instructions for the defence.

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

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading THE BARON RETURNS (_From the Bickerdike MS._) I had a long and interesting interview with Sir Calvin’s lawyers, when I used the occasion to unburden my mind of some of the misgivings which had been disturbing it.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading I do not, however, describe the interview at greater length for the simple reason that, as things came to turn out, it bore no eventual fruit.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading THE BARON RETURNS (_From the Bickerdike MS._) I had a long and interesting interview with Sir Calvin’s lawyers, when I used the occasion to unburden my mind of some of the misgivings which had been disturbing it.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading THE BARON RETURNS (_From the Bickerdike MS._) I had a long and interesting interview with Sir Calvin’s lawyers, when I used the occasion to unburden my mind of some of the misgivings which had been disturbing it.

plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action

From this reading THE BARON RETURNS (_From the Bickerdike MS._) I had a long and interesting interview with Sir Calvin’s lawyers, when I used the occasion to unburden my mind of some of the misgivings which had been disturbing it.

a chronic progressive nervous disorder involving loss of myelin sheath around certain nerve fibers

From this reading THE BARON RETURNS (_From the Bickerdike MS._) I had a long and interesting interview with Sir Calvin’s lawyers, when I used the occasion to unburden my mind of some of the misgivings which had been disturbing it.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading They had, of course, heard of the murder and its sequel, and had been expecting their client’s instructions for the defence.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE BARON RETURNS (_From the Bickerdike MS._) I had a long and interesting interview with Sir Calvin’s lawyers, when I used the occasion to unburden my mind of some of the misgivings which had been disturbing it.

as might be expected

From this reading They were very sympathetic, but naturally cautious about advancing any opinion one way or the other at this stage of the affair, and the gist of the matter was relegated for discussion _in diem_.

not any; not one

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading THE BARON RETURNS (_From the Bickerdike MS._) I had a long and interesting interview with Sir Calvin’s lawyers, when I used the occasion to unburden my mind of some of the misgivings which had been disturbing it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BARON RETURNS (_From the Bickerdike MS._) I had a long and interesting interview with Sir Calvin’s lawyers, when I used the occasion to unburden my mind of some of the misgivings which had been disturbing it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading They were very sympathetic, but naturally cautious about advancing any opinion one way or the other at this stage of the affair, and the gist of the matter was relegated for discussion _in diem_.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They were very sympathetic, but naturally cautious about advancing any opinion one way or the other at this stage of the affair, and the gist of the matter was relegated for discussion _in diem_.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading They were very sympathetic, but naturally cautious about advancing any opinion one way or the other at this stage of the affair, and the gist of the matter was relegated for discussion _in diem_.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I do not, however, describe the interview at greater length for the simple reason that, as things came to turn out, it bore no eventual fruit.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading I do not, however, describe the interview at greater length for the simple reason that, as things came to turn out, it bore no eventual fruit.

past form of “relegate” — refer to another person for decision or judgment

From this reading They were very sympathetic, but naturally cautious about advancing any opinion one way or the other at this stage of the affair, and the gist of the matter was relegated for discussion _in diem_.

plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability

From this reading THE BARON RETURNS (_From the Bickerdike MS._) I had a long and interesting interview with Sir Calvin’s lawyers, when I used the occasion to unburden my mind of some of the misgivings which had been disturbing it.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

something that follows something else

From this reading They had, of course, heard of the murder and its sequel, and had been expecting their client’s instructions for the defence.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading I do not, however, describe the interview at greater length for the simple reason that, as things came to turn out, it bore no eventual fruit.

term of address for a man

From this reading THE BARON RETURNS (_From the Bickerdike MS._) I had a long and interesting interview with Sir Calvin’s lawyers, when I used the occasion to unburden my mind of some of the misgivings which had been disturbing it.

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

From this reading THE BARON RETURNS (_From the Bickerdike MS._) I had a long and interesting interview with Sir Calvin’s lawyers, when I used the occasion to unburden my mind of some of the misgivings which had been disturbing it.

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

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading They were very sympathetic, but naturally cautious about advancing any opinion one way or the other at this stage of the affair, and the gist of the matter was relegated for discussion _in diem_.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system

From this reading They were very sympathetic, but naturally cautious about advancing any opinion one way or the other at this stage of the affair, and the gist of the matter was relegated for discussion _in diem_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

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

From this reading THE BARON RETURNS (_From the Bickerdike MS._) I had a long and interesting interview with Sir Calvin’s lawyers, when I used the occasion to unburden my mind of some of the misgivings which had been disturbing it.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They had, of course, heard of the murder and its sequel, and had been expecting their client’s instructions for the defence.

in theory; according to the assumed facts

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They had, of course, heard of the murder and its sequel, and had been expecting their client’s instructions for the defence.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading I do not, however, describe the interview at greater length for the simple reason that, as things came to turn out, it bore no eventual fruit.

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

From this reading They were very sympathetic, but naturally cautious about advancing any opinion one way or the other at this stage of the affair, and the gist of the matter was relegated for discussion _in diem_.

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

From this reading THE BARON RETURNS (_From the Bickerdike MS._) I had a long and interesting interview with Sir Calvin’s lawyers, when I used the occasion to unburden my mind of some of the misgivings which had been disturbing it.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading I do not, however, describe the interview at greater length for the simple reason that, as things came to turn out, it bore no eventual fruit.

free or relieve (someone) of a burden

From this reading THE BARON RETURNS (_From the Bickerdike MS._) I had a long and interesting interview with Sir Calvin’s lawyers, when I used the occasion to unburden my mind of some of the misgivings which had been disturbing it.

up to a particular time

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading THE BARON RETURNS (_From the Bickerdike MS._) I had a long and interesting interview with Sir Calvin’s lawyers, when I used the occasion to unburden my mind of some of the misgivings which had been disturbing it.

precisely as stated

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

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

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

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

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

at the time that

From this reading THE BARON RETURNS (_From the Bickerdike MS._) I had a long and interesting interview with Sir Calvin’s lawyers, when I used the occasion to unburden my mind of some of the misgivings which had been disturbing it.

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

From this reading THE BARON RETURNS (_From the Bickerdike MS._) I had a long and interesting interview with Sir Calvin’s lawyers, when I used the occasion to unburden my mind of some of the misgivings which had been disturbing it.

which person or people

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE BARON RETURNS (_From the Bickerdike MS._) I had a long and interesting interview with Sir Calvin’s lawyers, when I used the occasion to unburden my mind of some of the misgivings which had been disturbing it.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.

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

From this reading I spoke theoretically, of course, and without prejudice, and no doubt considerably impressed my hearers, who were very earnest with me to keep my own counsel in the matter until one of the partners could run down--which he would do in the course of a few days--to examine into all the circumstances of the case on the spot; and, above all, not to let the Baron guess that he was in any way an object of my suspicion.