Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading As a rule, however, in cases of this kind, it is almost impossible to secure what the detective absolutely needs from the parties from whom the information should come; as it is a principle of human nature possessed by us all, to be very frank about our merits, and quite careful about mentioning anything that might be construed into either a lack of judgment or principle.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading As a rule, however, in cases of this kind, it is almost impossible to secure what the detective absolutely needs from the parties from whom the information should come; as it is a principle of human nature possessed by us all, to be very frank about our merits, and quite careful about mentioning anything that might be construed into either a lack of judgment or principle.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

a woman adventurer

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.

an administrative unit of government

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

(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 invariably insist on having all the facts, and always take measures to secure them before any decided move is made.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading As a rule, however, in cases of this kind, it is almost impossible to secure what the detective absolutely needs from the parties from whom the information should come; as it is a principle of human nature possessed by us all, to be very frank about our merits, and quite careful about mentioning anything that might be construed into either a lack of judgment or principle.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading I invariably insist on having all the facts, and always take measures to secure them before any decided move is made.

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

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

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

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I invariably insist on having all the facts, and always take measures to secure them before any decided move is made.

any thing at all

From this reading As a rule, however, in cases of this kind, it is almost impossible to secure what the detective absolutely needs from the parties from whom the information should come; as it is a principle of human nature possessed by us all, to be very frank about our merits, and quite careful about mentioning anything that might be construed into either a lack of judgment or principle.

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

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

marine crustaceans with feathery food-catching appendages; free-swimming as larvae; as adults form a hard shell and live attached to submerged surfaces

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.

a relation that provides the foundation for something

From this reading My object in doing this was to look over the ground at Rochester myself, and get an unbiased idea of the whole matter, so that I could properly proceed with the work, being satisfied that this was the only way to secure a basis to operate upon, as I was sure that I had not got at the bottom facts in the late interview.

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

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading I invariably insist on having all the facts, and always take measures to secure them before any decided move is made.

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

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

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

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading My object in doing this was to look over the ground at Rochester myself, and get an unbiased idea of the whole matter, so that I could properly proceed with the work, being satisfied that this was the only way to secure a basis to operate upon, as I was sure that I had not got at the bottom facts in the late interview.

the lower side of anything

From this reading My object in doing this was to look over the ground at Rochester myself, and get an unbiased idea of the whole matter, so that I could properly proceed with the work, being satisfied that this was the only way to secure a basis to operate upon, as I was sure that I had not got at the bottom facts in the late interview.

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

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As a rule, however, in cases of this kind, it is almost impossible to secure what the detective absolutely needs from the parties from whom the information should come; as it is a principle of human nature possessed by us all, to be very frank about our merits, and quite careful about mentioning anything that might be construed into either a lack of judgment or principle.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading As a rule, however, in cases of this kind, it is almost impossible to secure what the detective absolutely needs from the parties from whom the information should come; as it is a principle of human nature possessed by us all, to be very frank about our merits, and quite careful about mentioning anything that might be construed into either a lack of judgment or principle.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading As a rule, however, in cases of this kind, it is almost impossible to secure what the detective absolutely needs from the parties from whom the information should come; as it is a principle of human nature possessed by us all, to be very frank about our merits, and quite careful about mentioning anything that might be construed into either a lack of judgment or principle.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading As a rule, however, in cases of this kind, it is almost impossible to secure what the detective absolutely needs from the parties from whom the information should come; as it is a principle of human nature possessed by us all, to be very frank about our merits, and quite careful about mentioning anything that might be construed into either a lack of judgment or principle.

past form of “construe” — make sense of; assign a meaning to

From this reading As a rule, however, in cases of this kind, it is almost impossible to secure what the detective absolutely needs from the parties from whom the information should come; as it is a principle of human nature possessed by us all, to be very frank about our merits, and quite careful about mentioning anything that might be construed into either a lack of judgment or principle.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.

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

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

recognizable; marked

From this reading I invariably insist on having all the facts, and always take measures to secure them before any decided move is made.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading As a rule, however, in cases of this kind, it is almost impossible to secure what the detective absolutely needs from the parties from whom the information should come; as it is a principle of human nature possessed by us all, to be very frank about our merits, and quite careful about mentioning anything that might be construed into either a lack of judgment or principle.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading My object in doing this was to look over the ground at Rochester myself, and get an unbiased idea of the whole matter, so that I could properly proceed with the work, being satisfied that this was the only way to secure a basis to operate upon, as I was sure that I had not got at the bottom facts in the late interview.

plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.

one or the other of two

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

give expression to

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading My object in doing this was to look over the ground at Rochester myself, and get an unbiased idea of the whole matter, so that I could properly proceed with the work, being satisfied that this was the only way to secure a basis to operate upon, as I was sure that I had not got at the bottom facts in the late interview.

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

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading As a rule, however, in cases of this kind, it is almost impossible to secure what the detective absolutely needs from the parties from whom the information should come; as it is a principle of human nature possessed by us all, to be very frank about our merits, and quite careful about mentioning anything that might be construed into either a lack of judgment or principle.

the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As a rule, however, in cases of this kind, it is almost impossible to secure what the detective absolutely needs from the parties from whom the information should come; as it is a principle of human nature possessed by us all, to be very frank about our merits, and quite careful about mentioning anything that might be construed into either a lack of judgment or principle.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading My object in doing this was to look over the ground at Rochester myself, and get an unbiased idea of the whole matter, so that I could properly proceed with the work, being satisfied that this was the only way to secure a basis to operate upon, as I was sure that I had not got at the bottom facts in the late interview.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading My object in doing this was to look over the ground at Rochester myself, and get an unbiased idea of the whole matter, so that I could properly proceed with the work, being satisfied that this was the only way to secure a basis to operate upon, as I was sure that I had not got at the bottom facts in the late interview.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading My object in doing this was to look over the ground at Rochester myself, and get an unbiased idea of the whole matter, so that I could properly proceed with the work, being satisfied that this was the only way to secure a basis to operate upon, as I was sure that I had not got at the bottom facts in the late interview.

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

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.

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

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading As a rule, however, in cases of this kind, it is almost impossible to secure what the detective absolutely needs from the parties from whom the information should come; as it is a principle of human nature possessed by us all, to be very frank about our merits, and quite careful about mentioning anything that might be construed into either a lack of judgment or principle.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading As a rule, however, in cases of this kind, it is almost impossible to secure what the detective absolutely needs from the parties from whom the information should come; as it is a principle of human nature possessed by us all, to be very frank about our merits, and quite careful about mentioning anything that might be construed into either a lack of judgment or principle.

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

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

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

From this reading My object in doing this was to look over the ground at Rochester myself, and get an unbiased idea of the whole matter, so that I could properly proceed with the work, being satisfied that this was the only way to secure a basis to operate upon, as I was sure that I had not got at the bottom facts in the late interview.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

of great significance or value

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading As a rule, however, in cases of this kind, it is almost impossible to secure what the detective absolutely needs from the parties from whom the information should come; as it is a principle of human nature possessed by us all, to be very frank about our merits, and quite careful about mentioning anything that might be construed into either a lack of judgment or principle.

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

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.

impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

a message received and understood

From this reading As a rule, however, in cases of this kind, it is almost impossible to secure what the detective absolutely needs from the parties from whom the information should come; as it is a principle of human nature possessed by us all, to be very frank about our merits, and quite careful about mentioning anything that might be construed into either a lack of judgment or principle.

be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading I invariably insist on having all the facts, and always take measures to secure them before any decided move is made.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As a rule, however, in cases of this kind, it is almost impossible to secure what the detective absolutely needs from the parties from whom the information should come; as it is a principle of human nature possessed by us all, to be very frank about our merits, and quite careful about mentioning anything that might be construed into either a lack of judgment or principle.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading I invariably insist on having all the facts, and always take measures to secure them before any decided move is made.

an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.

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

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As a rule, however, in cases of this kind, it is almost impossible to secure what the detective absolutely needs from the parties from whom the information should come; as it is a principle of human nature possessed by us all, to be very frank about our merits, and quite careful about mentioning anything that might be construed into either a lack of judgment or principle.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading As a rule, however, in cases of this kind, it is almost impossible to secure what the detective absolutely needs from the parties from whom the information should come; as it is a principle of human nature possessed by us all, to be very frank about our merits, and quite careful about mentioning anything that might be construed into either a lack of judgment or principle.

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

From this reading As a rule, however, in cases of this kind, it is almost impossible to secure what the detective absolutely needs from the parties from whom the information should come; as it is a principle of human nature possessed by us all, to be very frank about our merits, and quite careful about mentioning anything that might be construed into either a lack of judgment or principle.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading As a rule, however, in cases of this kind, it is almost impossible to secure what the detective absolutely needs from the parties from whom the information should come; as it is a principle of human nature possessed by us all, to be very frank about our merits, and quite careful about mentioning anything that might be construed into either a lack of judgment or principle.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading My object in doing this was to look over the ground at Rochester myself, and get an unbiased idea of the whole matter, so that I could properly proceed with the work, being satisfied that this was the only way to secure a basis to operate upon, as I was sure that I had not got at the bottom facts in the late interview.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading My object in doing this was to look over the ground at Rochester myself, and get an unbiased idea of the whole matter, so that I could properly proceed with the work, being satisfied that this was the only way to secure a basis to operate upon, as I was sure that I had not got at the bottom facts in the late interview.

a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading I invariably insist on having all the facts, and always take measures to secure them before any decided move is made.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.

joined in matrimony

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

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

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading I invariably insist on having all the facts, and always take measures to secure them before any decided move is made.

a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.

plural of “medium” — a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.

-ing form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading As a rule, however, in cases of this kind, it is almost impossible to secure what the detective absolutely needs from the parties from whom the information should come; as it is a principle of human nature possessed by us all, to be very frank about our merits, and quite careful about mentioning anything that might be construed into either a lack of judgment or principle.

plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading As a rule, however, in cases of this kind, it is almost impossible to secure what the detective absolutely needs from the parties from whom the information should come; as it is a principle of human nature possessed by us all, to be very frank about our merits, and quite careful about mentioning anything that might be construed into either a lack of judgment or principle.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading As a rule, however, in cases of this kind, it is almost impossible to secure what the detective absolutely needs from the parties from whom the information should come; as it is a principle of human nature possessed by us all, to be very frank about our merits, and quite careful about mentioning anything that might be construed into either a lack of judgment or principle.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading I invariably insist on having all the facts, and always take measures to secure them before any decided move is made.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading My object in doing this was to look over the ground at Rochester myself, and get an unbiased idea of the whole matter, so that I could properly proceed with the work, being satisfied that this was the only way to secure a basis to operate upon, as I was sure that I had not got at the bottom facts in the late interview.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading As a rule, however, in cases of this kind, it is almost impossible to secure what the detective absolutely needs from the parties from whom the information should come; as it is a principle of human nature possessed by us all, to be very frank about our merits, and quite careful about mentioning anything that might be construed into either a lack of judgment or principle.

suggestive of sexual impropriety

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading As a rule, however, in cases of this kind, it is almost impossible to secure what the detective absolutely needs from the parties from whom the information should come; as it is a principle of human nature possessed by us all, to be very frank about our merits, and quite careful about mentioning anything that might be construed into either a lack of judgment or principle.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.

the middle of the day

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

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

From this reading My object in doing this was to look over the ground at Rochester myself, and get an unbiased idea of the whole matter, so that I could properly proceed with the work, being satisfied that this was the only way to secure a basis to operate upon, as I was sure that I had not got at the bottom facts in the late interview.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

on one occasion

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

and nothing more

From this reading My object in doing this was to look over the ground at Rochester myself, and get an unbiased idea of the whole matter, so that I could properly proceed with the work, being satisfied that this was the only way to secure a basis to operate upon, as I was sure that I had not got at the bottom facts in the late interview.

direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.

From this reading My object in doing this was to look over the ground at Rochester myself, and get an unbiased idea of the whole matter, so that I could properly proceed with the work, being satisfied that this was the only way to secure a basis to operate upon, as I was sure that I had not got at the bottom facts in the late interview.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading As a rule, however, in cases of this kind, it is almost impossible to secure what the detective absolutely needs from the parties from whom the information should come; as it is a principle of human nature possessed by us all, to be very frank about our merits, and quite careful about mentioning anything that might be construed into either a lack of judgment or principle.

above and across; more than

From this reading My object in doing this was to look over the ground at Rochester myself, and get an unbiased idea of the whole matter, so that I could properly proceed with the work, being satisfied that this was the only way to secure a basis to operate upon, as I was sure that I had not got at the bottom facts in the late interview.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading As a rule, however, in cases of this kind, it is almost impossible to secure what the detective absolutely needs from the parties from whom the information should come; as it is a principle of human nature possessed by us all, to be very frank about our merits, and quite careful about mentioning anything that might be construed into either a lack of judgment or principle.

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

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading As a rule, however, in cases of this kind, it is almost impossible to secure what the detective absolutely needs from the parties from whom the information should come; as it is a principle of human nature possessed by us all, to be very frank about our merits, and quite careful about mentioning anything that might be construed into either a lack of judgment or principle.

denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading As a rule, however, in cases of this kind, it is almost impossible to secure what the detective absolutely needs from the parties from whom the information should come; as it is a principle of human nature possessed by us all, to be very frank about our merits, and quite careful about mentioning anything that might be construed into either a lack of judgment or principle.

continue talking

From this reading My object in doing this was to look over the ground at Rochester myself, and get an unbiased idea of the whole matter, so that I could properly proceed with the work, being satisfied that this was the only way to secure a basis to operate upon, as I was sure that I had not got at the bottom facts in the late interview.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading My object in doing this was to look over the ground at Rochester myself, and get an unbiased idea of the whole matter, so that I could properly proceed with the work, being satisfied that this was the only way to secure a basis to operate upon, as I was sure that I had not got at the bottom facts in the late interview.

with low volume

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading As a rule, however, in cases of this kind, it is almost impossible to secure what the detective absolutely needs from the parties from whom the information should come; as it is a principle of human nature possessed by us all, to be very frank about our merits, and quite careful about mentioning anything that might be construed into either a lack of judgment or principle.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

unusual or striking

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.

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

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.

a city in western New York; a center of the photographic equipment industry

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading As a rule, however, in cases of this kind, it is almost impossible to secure what the detective absolutely needs from the parties from whom the information should come; as it is a principle of human nature possessed by us all, to be very frank about our merits, and quite careful about mentioning anything that might be construed into either a lack of judgment or principle.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading My object in doing this was to look over the ground at Rochester myself, and get an unbiased idea of the whole matter, so that I could properly proceed with the work, being satisfied that this was the only way to secure a basis to operate upon, as I was sure that I had not got at the bottom facts in the late interview.

get by special effort

From this reading My object in doing this was to look over the ground at Rochester myself, and get an unbiased idea of the whole matter, so that I could properly proceed with the work, being satisfied that this was the only way to secure a basis to operate upon, as I was sure that I had not got at the bottom facts in the late interview.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading As a rule, however, in cases of this kind, it is almost impossible to secure what the detective absolutely needs from the parties from whom the information should come; as it is a principle of human nature possessed by us all, to be very frank about our merits, and quite careful about mentioning anything that might be construed into either a lack of judgment or principle.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading My object in doing this was to look over the ground at Rochester myself, and get an unbiased idea of the whole matter, so that I could properly proceed with the work, being satisfied that this was the only way to secure a basis to operate upon, as I was sure that I had not got at the bottom facts in the late interview.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

of or relating to or connected with spiritualism

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

a person who directs and manages an organization

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading My object in doing this was to look over the ground at Rochester myself, and get an unbiased idea of the whole matter, so that I could properly proceed with the work, being satisfied that this was the only way to secure a basis to operate upon, as I was sure that I had not got at the bottom facts in the late interview.

carry out

From this reading I invariably insist on having all the facts, and always take measures to secure them before any decided move is made.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.

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

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I invariably insist on having all the facts, and always take measures to secure them before any decided move is made.

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

From this reading My object in doing this was to look over the ground at Rochester myself, and get an unbiased idea of the whole matter, so that I could properly proceed with the work, being satisfied that this was the only way to secure a basis to operate upon, as I was sure that I had not got at the bottom facts in the late interview.

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

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.

characterized by a lack of partiality

From this reading My object in doing this was to look over the ground at Rochester myself, and get an unbiased idea of the whole matter, so that I could properly proceed with the work, being satisfied that this was the only way to secure a basis to operate upon, as I was sure that I had not got at the bottom facts in the late interview.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

up to a particular time

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading My object in doing this was to look over the ground at Rochester myself, and get an unbiased idea of the whole matter, so that I could properly proceed with the work, being satisfied that this was the only way to secure a basis to operate upon, as I was sure that I had not got at the bottom facts in the late interview.

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

From this reading As a rule, however, in cases of this kind, it is almost impossible to secure what the detective absolutely needs from the parties from whom the information should come; as it is a principle of human nature possessed by us all, to be very frank about our merits, and quite careful about mentioning anything that might be construed into either a lack of judgment or principle.

precisely as stated

From this reading As a rule, however, in cases of this kind, it is almost impossible to secure what the detective absolutely needs from the parties from whom the information should come; as it is a principle of human nature possessed by us all, to be very frank about our merits, and quite careful about mentioning anything that might be construed into either a lack of judgment or principle.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

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

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading My object in doing this was to look over the ground at Rochester myself, and get an unbiased idea of the whole matter, so that I could properly proceed with the work, being satisfied that this was the only way to secure a basis to operate upon, as I was sure that I had not got at the bottom facts in the late interview.

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

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading As a rule, however, in cases of this kind, it is almost impossible to secure what the detective absolutely needs from the parties from whom the information should come; as it is a principle of human nature possessed by us all, to be very frank about our merits, and quite careful about mentioning anything that might be construed into either a lack of judgment or principle.

at the time that

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

in or at the place that

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

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

From this reading As the interview related in the previous chapter occurred on Friday, and I could not attend to the matter at once, I was obliged to wait until the following Sunday evening, when I quietly took the western-bound express, which brought me to Rochester the following noon, where I engaged rooms at the Brackett House under an assumed name, and immediately began a preliminary examination on my own account, having directed my New York Superintendent to inform either Lyon or Harcout, in the event of their calling at the agency, that I could not be seen regarding their matter for a few days, as I had suddenly been called South on important business.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading My object in doing this was to look over the ground at Rochester myself, and get an unbiased idea of the whole matter, so that I could properly proceed with the work, being satisfied that this was the only way to secure a basis to operate upon, as I was sure that I had not got at the bottom facts in the late interview.

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

From this reading As a rule, however, in cases of this kind, it is almost impossible to secure what the detective absolutely needs from the parties from whom the information should come; as it is a principle of human nature possessed by us all, to be very frank about our merits, and quite careful about mentioning anything that might be construed into either a lack of judgment or principle.

English colonial administrator who traveled to America on the Mayflower and served as the first governor of the Plymouth Colony (1595-1655)

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.

in the company of; together with

From this reading My object in doing this was to look over the ground at Rochester myself, and get an unbiased idea of the whole matter, so that I could properly proceed with the work, being satisfied that this was the only way to secure a basis to operate upon, as I was sure that I had not got at the bottom facts in the late interview.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading My object in doing this was to look over the ground at Rochester myself, and get an unbiased idea of the whole matter, so that I could properly proceed with the work, being satisfied that this was the only way to secure a basis to operate upon, as I was sure that I had not got at the bottom facts in the late interview.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading The Case begun.-- Mr. Pinkerton makes a preliminary Investigation at Rochester.-- Mrs. Winslow, Trance Medium.-- A Ride to Port Charlotte.-- Harcout as a Barnacle.-- Much married.-- Mr. Pinkerton visits the Mediums.-- Drops in at a Washington Hall Meeting.-- Sees the naughty Woman.-- And returns to New York convinced that the Spiritualistic Adventuress is a Woman of remarkable Ability.