Chapter IX

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

From this reading WHEREIN AN ARTIST BECOMES A MAN OF ACTION Furneaux's visit left Trenholme in no happy frame of mind.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading The knowledge that he had been close to the scene of a dastardly murder at the moment it was committed, that he was in a sense a witness of the crime, was depressing in itself, for his was a kindly nature; and the mere fact that circumstances had rendered him impotent when his presence might have acted as a deterrent was saddening.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading WHEREIN AN ARTIST BECOMES A MAN OF ACTION Furneaux's visit left Trenholme in no happy frame of mind.

in actual fact

From this reading It was asking too much of editorial human nature to expect that the magazine which had commissioned the illustrated article on Roxton would not make capital of the fact that its special artist was actually sketching the house while Mr. Fenley's murderer was skulking among the trees surrounding it.

anew

From this reading Then, again, he was worried by the reflection that, no matter how discriminating the police might prove with regard to his sketch of Sylvia Manning, he would undoubtedly be called as a witness, both at the inquest and at the trial of any person arrested for the crime.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading It was asking too much of editorial human nature to expect that the magazine which had commissioned the illustrated article on Roxton would not make capital of the fact that its special artist was actually sketching the house while Mr. Fenley's murderer was skulking among the trees surrounding it.

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

From this reading WHEREIN AN ARTIST BECOMES A MAN OF ACTION Furneaux's visit left Trenholme in no happy frame of mind.

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

From this reading The knowledge that he had been close to the scene of a dastardly murder at the moment it was committed, that he was in a sense a witness of the crime, was depressing in itself, for his was a kindly nature; and the mere fact that circumstances had rendered him impotent when his presence might have acted as a deterrent was saddening.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Then, again, he was worried by the reflection that, no matter how discriminating the police might prove with regard to his sketch of Sylvia Manning, he would undoubtedly be called as a witness, both at the inquest and at the trial of any person arrested for the crime.

past form of “arrest” — take into custody

From this reading Then, again, he was worried by the reflection that, no matter how discriminating the police might prove with regard to his sketch of Sylvia Manning, he would undoubtedly be called as a witness, both at the inquest and at the trial of any person arrested for the crime.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading It was asking too much of editorial human nature to expect that the magazine which had commissioned the illustrated article on Roxton would not make capital of the fact that its special artist was actually sketching the house while Mr. Fenley's murderer was skulking among the trees surrounding it.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading WHEREIN AN ARTIST BECOMES A MAN OF ACTION Furneaux's visit left Trenholme in no happy frame of mind.

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

From this reading The knowledge that he had been close to the scene of a dastardly murder at the moment it was committed, that he was in a sense a witness of the crime, was depressing in itself, for his was a kindly nature; and the mere fact that circumstances had rendered him impotent when his presence might have acted as a deterrent was saddening.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading It was asking too much of editorial human nature to expect that the magazine which had commissioned the illustrated article on Roxton would not make capital of the fact that its special artist was actually sketching the house while Mr. Fenley's murderer was skulking among the trees surrounding it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The knowledge that he had been close to the scene of a dastardly murder at the moment it was committed, that he was in a sense a witness of the crime, was depressing in itself, for his was a kindly nature; and the mere fact that circumstances had rendered him impotent when his presence might have acted as a deterrent was saddening.

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

From this reading Then, again, he was worried by the reflection that, no matter how discriminating the police might prove with regard to his sketch of Sylvia Manning, he would undoubtedly be called as a witness, both at the inquest and at the trial of any person arrested for the crime.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading WHEREIN AN ARTIST BECOMES A MAN OF ACTION Furneaux's visit left Trenholme in no happy frame of mind.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The knowledge that he had been close to the scene of a dastardly murder at the moment it was committed, that he was in a sense a witness of the crime, was depressing in itself, for his was a kindly nature; and the mere fact that circumstances had rendered him impotent when his presence might have acted as a deterrent was saddening.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Then, again, he was worried by the reflection that, no matter how discriminating the police might prove with regard to his sketch of Sylvia Manning, he would undoubtedly be called as a witness, both at the inquest and at the trial of any person arrested for the crime.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Then, again, he was worried by the reflection that, no matter how discriminating the police might prove with regard to his sketch of Sylvia Manning, he would undoubtedly be called as a witness, both at the inquest and at the trial of any person arrested for the crime.

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

From this reading Then, again, he was worried by the reflection that, no matter how discriminating the police might prove with regard to his sketch of Sylvia Manning, he would undoubtedly be called as a witness, both at the inquest and at the trial of any person arrested for the crime.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading It was asking too much of editorial human nature to expect that the magazine which had commissioned the illustrated article on Roxton would not make capital of the fact that its special artist was actually sketching the house while Mr. Fenley's murderer was skulking among the trees surrounding it.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading The man who that morning had not a care in the world was now a prey to disquieting thought.

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

From this reading The knowledge that he had been close to the scene of a dastardly murder at the moment it was committed, that he was in a sense a witness of the crime, was depressing in itself, for his was a kindly nature; and the mere fact that circumstances had rendered him impotent when his presence might have acted as a deterrent was saddening.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The knowledge that he had been close to the scene of a dastardly murder at the moment it was committed, that he was in a sense a witness of the crime, was depressing in itself, for his was a kindly nature; and the mere fact that circumstances had rendered him impotent when his presence might have acted as a deterrent was saddening.

(of military officers) holding by virtue of a commission a rank of second lieutenant or ensign or above

From this reading It was asking too much of editorial human nature to expect that the magazine which had commissioned the illustrated article on Roxton would not make capital of the fact that its special artist was actually sketching the house while Mr. Fenley's murderer was skulking among the trees surrounding it.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading The knowledge that he had been close to the scene of a dastardly murder at the moment it was committed, that he was in a sense a witness of the crime, was depressing in itself, for his was a kindly nature; and the mere fact that circumstances had rendered him impotent when his presence might have acted as a deterrent was saddening.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading The knowledge that he had been close to the scene of a dastardly murder at the moment it was committed, that he was in a sense a witness of the crime, was depressing in itself, for his was a kindly nature; and the mere fact that circumstances had rendered him impotent when his presence might have acted as a deterrent was saddening.

despicably cowardly

From this reading The knowledge that he had been close to the scene of a dastardly murder at the moment it was committed, that he was in a sense a witness of the crime, was depressing in itself, for his was a kindly nature; and the mere fact that circumstances had rendered him impotent when his presence might have acted as a deterrent was saddening.

causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy

From this reading The knowledge that he had been close to the scene of a dastardly murder at the moment it was committed, that he was in a sense a witness of the crime, was depressing in itself, for his was a kindly nature; and the mere fact that circumstances had rendered him impotent when his presence might have acted as a deterrent was saddening.

something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

From this reading The knowledge that he had been close to the scene of a dastardly murder at the moment it was committed, that he was in a sense a witness of the crime, was depressing in itself, for his was a kindly nature; and the mere fact that circumstances had rendered him impotent when his presence might have acted as a deterrent was saddening.

showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste

From this reading Then, again, he was worried by the reflection that, no matter how discriminating the police might prove with regard to his sketch of Sylvia Manning, he would undoubtedly be called as a witness, both at the inquest and at the trial of any person arrested for the crime.

causing mental discomfort

From this reading The man who that morning had not a care in the world was now a prey to disquieting thought.

of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives

From this reading It was asking too much of editorial human nature to expect that the magazine which had commissioned the illustrated article on Roxton would not make capital of the fact that its special artist was actually sketching the house while Mr. Fenley's murderer was skulking among the trees surrounding it.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading It was asking too much of editorial human nature to expect that the magazine which had commissioned the illustrated article on Roxton would not make capital of the fact that its special artist was actually sketching the house while Mr. Fenley's murderer was skulking among the trees surrounding it.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The knowledge that he had been close to the scene of a dastardly murder at the moment it was committed, that he was in a sense a witness of the crime, was depressing in itself, for his was a kindly nature; and the mere fact that circumstances had rendered him impotent when his presence might have acted as a deterrent was saddening.

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From this reading It was asking too much of editorial human nature to expect that the magazine which had commissioned the illustrated article on Roxton would not make capital of the fact that its special artist was actually sketching the house while Mr. Fenley's murderer was skulking among the trees surrounding it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The knowledge that he had been close to the scene of a dastardly murder at the moment it was committed, that he was in a sense a witness of the crime, was depressing in itself, for his was a kindly nature; and the mere fact that circumstances had rendered him impotent when his presence might have acted as a deterrent was saddening.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading WHEREIN AN ARTIST BECOMES A MAN OF ACTION Furneaux's visit left Trenholme in no happy frame of mind.

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From this reading WHEREIN AN ARTIST BECOMES A MAN OF ACTION Furneaux's visit left Trenholme in no happy frame of mind.

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

From this reading The man who that morning had not a care in the world was now a prey to disquieting thought.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading WHEREIN AN ARTIST BECOMES A MAN OF ACTION Furneaux's visit left Trenholme in no happy frame of mind.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The knowledge that he had been close to the scene of a dastardly murder at the moment it was committed, that he was in a sense a witness of the crime, was depressing in itself, for his was a kindly nature; and the mere fact that circumstances had rendered him impotent when his presence might have acted as a deterrent was saddening.

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

From this reading The knowledge that he had been close to the scene of a dastardly murder at the moment it was committed, that he was in a sense a witness of the crime, was depressing in itself, for his was a kindly nature; and the mere fact that circumstances had rendered him impotent when his presence might have acted as a deterrent was saddening.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The knowledge that he had been close to the scene of a dastardly murder at the moment it was committed, that he was in a sense a witness of the crime, was depressing in itself, for his was a kindly nature; and the mere fact that circumstances had rendered him impotent when his presence might have acted as a deterrent was saddening.

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

From this reading The knowledge that he had been close to the scene of a dastardly murder at the moment it was committed, that he was in a sense a witness of the crime, was depressing in itself, for his was a kindly nature; and the mere fact that circumstances had rendered him impotent when his presence might have acted as a deterrent was saddening.

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

From this reading It was asking too much of editorial human nature to expect that the magazine which had commissioned the illustrated article on Roxton would not make capital of the fact that its special artist was actually sketching the house while Mr. Fenley's murderer was skulking among the trees surrounding it.

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From this reading Then, again, he was worried by the reflection that, no matter how discriminating the police might prove with regard to his sketch of Sylvia Manning, he would undoubtedly be called as a witness, both at the inquest and at the trial of any person arrested for the crime.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading It was asking too much of editorial human nature to expect that the magazine which had commissioned the illustrated article on Roxton would not make capital of the fact that its special artist was actually sketching the house while Mr. Fenley's murderer was skulking among the trees surrounding it.

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading It was asking too much of editorial human nature to expect that the magazine which had commissioned the illustrated article on Roxton would not make capital of the fact that its special artist was actually sketching the house while Mr. Fenley's murderer was skulking among the trees surrounding it.

lacking power or ability

From this reading The knowledge that he had been close to the scene of a dastardly murder at the moment it was committed, that he was in a sense a witness of the crime, was depressing in itself, for his was a kindly nature; and the mere fact that circumstances had rendered him impotent when his presence might have acted as a deterrent was saddening.

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

From this reading WHEREIN AN ARTIST BECOMES A MAN OF ACTION Furneaux's visit left Trenholme in no happy frame of mind.

an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death

From this reading Then, again, he was worried by the reflection that, no matter how discriminating the police might prove with regard to his sketch of Sylvia Manning, he would undoubtedly be called as a witness, both at the inquest and at the trial of any person arrested for the crime.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The knowledge that he had been close to the scene of a dastardly murder at the moment it was committed, that he was in a sense a witness of the crime, was depressing in itself, for his was a kindly nature; and the mere fact that circumstances had rendered him impotent when his presence might have acted as a deterrent was saddening.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was asking too much of editorial human nature to expect that the magazine which had commissioned the illustrated article on Roxton would not make capital of the fact that its special artist was actually sketching the house while Mr. Fenley's murderer was skulking among the trees surrounding it.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The knowledge that he had been close to the scene of a dastardly murder at the moment it was committed, that he was in a sense a witness of the crime, was depressing in itself, for his was a kindly nature; and the mere fact that circumstances had rendered him impotent when his presence might have acted as a deterrent was saddening.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading The knowledge that he had been close to the scene of a dastardly murder at the moment it was committed, that he was in a sense a witness of the crime, was depressing in itself, for his was a kindly nature; and the mere fact that circumstances had rendered him impotent when his presence might have acted as a deterrent was saddening.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading The knowledge that he had been close to the scene of a dastardly murder at the moment it was committed, that he was in a sense a witness of the crime, was depressing in itself, for his was a kindly nature; and the mere fact that circumstances had rendered him impotent when his presence might have acted as a deterrent was saddening.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading WHEREIN AN ARTIST BECOMES A MAN OF ACTION Furneaux's visit left Trenholme in no happy frame of mind.

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading It was asking too much of editorial human nature to expect that the magazine which had commissioned the illustrated article on Roxton would not make capital of the fact that its special artist was actually sketching the house while Mr. Fenley's murderer was skulking among the trees surrounding it.

engage in

From this reading It was asking too much of editorial human nature to expect that the magazine which had commissioned the illustrated article on Roxton would not make capital of the fact that its special artist was actually sketching the house while Mr. Fenley's murderer was skulking among the trees surrounding it.

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

From this reading WHEREIN AN ARTIST BECOMES A MAN OF ACTION Furneaux's visit left Trenholme in no happy frame of mind.

inflected form of “man” — take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place

From this reading Then, again, he was worried by the reflection that, no matter how discriminating the police might prove with regard to his sketch of Sylvia Manning, he would undoubtedly be called as a witness, both at the inquest and at the trial of any person arrested for the crime.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Then, again, he was worried by the reflection that, no matter how discriminating the police might prove with regard to his sketch of Sylvia Manning, he would undoubtedly be called as a witness, both at the inquest and at the trial of any person arrested for the crime.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading The knowledge that he had been close to the scene of a dastardly murder at the moment it was committed, that he was in a sense a witness of the crime, was depressing in itself, for his was a kindly nature; and the mere fact that circumstances had rendered him impotent when his presence might have acted as a deterrent was saddening.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The knowledge that he had been close to the scene of a dastardly murder at the moment it was committed, that he was in a sense a witness of the crime, was depressing in itself, for his was a kindly nature; and the mere fact that circumstances had rendered him impotent when his presence might have acted as a deterrent was saddening.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading WHEREIN AN ARTIST BECOMES A MAN OF ACTION Furneaux's visit left Trenholme in no happy frame of mind.

a particular point in time

From this reading The knowledge that he had been close to the scene of a dastardly murder at the moment it was committed, that he was in a sense a witness of the crime, was depressing in itself, for his was a kindly nature; and the mere fact that circumstances had rendered him impotent when his presence might have acted as a deterrent was saddening.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The man who that morning had not a care in the world was now a prey to disquieting thought.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It was asking too much of editorial human nature to expect that the magazine which had commissioned the illustrated article on Roxton would not make capital of the fact that its special artist was actually sketching the house while Mr. Fenley's murderer was skulking among the trees surrounding it.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was asking too much of editorial human nature to expect that the magazine which had commissioned the illustrated article on Roxton would not make capital of the fact that its special artist was actually sketching the house while Mr. Fenley's murderer was skulking among the trees surrounding it.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading The knowledge that he had been close to the scene of a dastardly murder at the moment it was committed, that he was in a sense a witness of the crime, was depressing in itself, for his was a kindly nature; and the mere fact that circumstances had rendered him impotent when his presence might have acted as a deterrent was saddening.

a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)

From this reading It was asking too much of editorial human nature to expect that the magazine which had commissioned the illustrated article on Roxton would not make capital of the fact that its special artist was actually sketching the house while Mr. Fenley's murderer was skulking among the trees surrounding it.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The knowledge that he had been close to the scene of a dastardly murder at the moment it was committed, that he was in a sense a witness of the crime, was depressing in itself, for his was a kindly nature; and the mere fact that circumstances had rendered him impotent when his presence might have acted as a deterrent was saddening.

not any; not one

From this reading WHEREIN AN ARTIST BECOMES A MAN OF ACTION Furneaux's visit left Trenholme in no happy frame of mind.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The man who that morning had not a care in the world was now a prey to disquieting thought.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The man who that morning had not a care in the world was now a prey to disquieting thought.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHEREIN AN ARTIST BECOMES A MAN OF ACTION Furneaux's visit left Trenholme in no happy frame of mind.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was asking too much of editorial human nature to expect that the magazine which had commissioned the illustrated article on Roxton would not make capital of the fact that its special artist was actually sketching the house while Mr. Fenley's murderer was skulking among the trees surrounding it.

a human being

From this reading Then, again, he was worried by the reflection that, no matter how discriminating the police might prove with regard to his sketch of Sylvia Manning, he would undoubtedly be called as a witness, both at the inquest and at the trial of any person arrested for the crime.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading Then, again, he was worried by the reflection that, no matter how discriminating the police might prove with regard to his sketch of Sylvia Manning, he would undoubtedly be called as a witness, both at the inquest and at the trial of any person arrested for the crime.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading The knowledge that he had been close to the scene of a dastardly murder at the moment it was committed, that he was in a sense a witness of the crime, was depressing in itself, for his was a kindly nature; and the mere fact that circumstances had rendered him impotent when his presence might have acted as a deterrent was saddening.

a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

From this reading The man who that morning had not a care in the world was now a prey to disquieting thought.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading Then, again, he was worried by the reflection that, no matter how discriminating the police might prove with regard to his sketch of Sylvia Manning, he would undoubtedly be called as a witness, both at the inquest and at the trial of any person arrested for the crime.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Then, again, he was worried by the reflection that, no matter how discriminating the police might prove with regard to his sketch of Sylvia Manning, he would undoubtedly be called as a witness, both at the inquest and at the trial of any person arrested for the crime.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Then, again, he was worried by the reflection that, no matter how discriminating the police might prove with regard to his sketch of Sylvia Manning, he would undoubtedly be called as a witness, both at the inquest and at the trial of any person arrested for the crime.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading The knowledge that he had been close to the scene of a dastardly murder at the moment it was committed, that he was in a sense a witness of the crime, was depressing in itself, for his was a kindly nature; and the mere fact that circumstances had rendered him impotent when his presence might have acted as a deterrent was saddening.

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From this reading It was asking too much of editorial human nature to expect that the magazine which had commissioned the illustrated article on Roxton would not make capital of the fact that its special artist was actually sketching the house while Mr. Fenley's murderer was skulking among the trees surrounding it.

-ing form of “sadden” — make unhappy

From this reading The knowledge that he had been close to the scene of a dastardly murder at the moment it was committed, that he was in a sense a witness of the crime, was depressing in itself, for his was a kindly nature; and the mere fact that circumstances had rendered him impotent when his presence might have acted as a deterrent was saddening.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The knowledge that he had been close to the scene of a dastardly murder at the moment it was committed, that he was in a sense a witness of the crime, was depressing in itself, for his was a kindly nature; and the mere fact that circumstances had rendered him impotent when his presence might have acted as a deterrent was saddening.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading The knowledge that he had been close to the scene of a dastardly murder at the moment it was committed, that he was in a sense a witness of the crime, was depressing in itself, for his was a kindly nature; and the mere fact that circumstances had rendered him impotent when his presence might have acted as a deterrent was saddening.

preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading Then, again, he was worried by the reflection that, no matter how discriminating the police might prove with regard to his sketch of Sylvia Manning, he would undoubtedly be called as a witness, both at the inquest and at the trial of any person arrested for the crime.

-ing form of “sketch” — make a sketch of

From this reading It was asking too much of editorial human nature to expect that the magazine which had commissioned the illustrated article on Roxton would not make capital of the fact that its special artist was actually sketching the house while Mr. Fenley's murderer was skulking among the trees surrounding it.

evading duty or work by pretending to be incapacitated

From this reading It was asking too much of editorial human nature to expect that the magazine which had commissioned the illustrated article on Roxton would not make capital of the fact that its special artist was actually sketching the house while Mr. Fenley's murderer was skulking among the trees surrounding it.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading It was asking too much of editorial human nature to expect that the magazine which had commissioned the illustrated article on Roxton would not make capital of the fact that its special artist was actually sketching the house while Mr. Fenley's murderer was skulking among the trees surrounding it.

closely encircling

From this reading It was asking too much of editorial human nature to expect that the magazine which had commissioned the illustrated article on Roxton would not make capital of the fact that its special artist was actually sketching the house while Mr. Fenley's murderer was skulking among the trees surrounding it.

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From this reading Then, again, he was worried by the reflection that, no matter how discriminating the police might prove with regard to his sketch of Sylvia Manning, he would undoubtedly be called as a witness, both at the inquest and at the trial of any person arrested for the crime.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The man who that morning had not a care in the world was now a prey to disquieting thought.

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

From this reading The man who that morning had not a care in the world was now a prey to disquieting thought.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, again, he was worried by the reflection that, no matter how discriminating the police might prove with regard to his sketch of Sylvia Manning, he would undoubtedly be called as a witness, both at the inquest and at the trial of any person arrested for the crime.

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

From this reading The man who that morning had not a care in the world was now a prey to disquieting thought.

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

From this reading The man who that morning had not a care in the world was now a prey to disquieting thought.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It was asking too much of editorial human nature to expect that the magazine which had commissioned the illustrated article on Roxton would not make capital of the fact that its special artist was actually sketching the house while Mr. Fenley's murderer was skulking among the trees surrounding it.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading It was asking too much of editorial human nature to expect that the magazine which had commissioned the illustrated article on Roxton would not make capital of the fact that its special artist was actually sketching the house while Mr. Fenley's murderer was skulking among the trees surrounding it.

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From this reading WHEREIN AN ARTIST BECOMES A MAN OF ACTION Furneaux's visit left Trenholme in no happy frame of mind.

the act of testing something

From this reading Then, again, he was worried by the reflection that, no matter how discriminating the police might prove with regard to his sketch of Sylvia Manning, he would undoubtedly be called as a witness, both at the inquest and at the trial of any person arrested for the crime.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading Then, again, he was worried by the reflection that, no matter how discriminating the police might prove with regard to his sketch of Sylvia Manning, he would undoubtedly be called as a witness, both at the inquest and at the trial of any person arrested for the crime.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading WHEREIN AN ARTIST BECOMES A MAN OF ACTION Furneaux's visit left Trenholme in no happy frame of mind.

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

From this reading The man who that morning had not a care in the world was now a prey to disquieting thought.

at the time that

From this reading The knowledge that he had been close to the scene of a dastardly murder at the moment it was committed, that he was in a sense a witness of the crime, was depressing in itself, for his was a kindly nature; and the mere fact that circumstances had rendered him impotent when his presence might have acted as a deterrent was saddening.

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From this reading WHEREIN AN ARTIST BECOMES A MAN OF ACTION Furneaux's visit left Trenholme in no happy frame of mind.

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

From this reading It was asking too much of editorial human nature to expect that the magazine which had commissioned the illustrated article on Roxton would not make capital of the fact that its special artist was actually sketching the house while Mr. Fenley's murderer was skulking among the trees surrounding it.

during the time that

From this reading It was asking too much of editorial human nature to expect that the magazine which had commissioned the illustrated article on Roxton would not make capital of the fact that its special artist was actually sketching the house while Mr. Fenley's murderer was skulking among the trees surrounding it.

which person or people

From this reading The man who that morning had not a care in the world was now a prey to disquieting thought.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Then, again, he was worried by the reflection that, no matter how discriminating the police might prove with regard to his sketch of Sylvia Manning, he would undoubtedly be called as a witness, both at the inquest and at the trial of any person arrested for the crime.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading The knowledge that he had been close to the scene of a dastardly murder at the moment it was committed, that he was in a sense a witness of the crime, was depressing in itself, for his was a kindly nature; and the mere fact that circumstances had rendered him impotent when his presence might have acted as a deterrent was saddening.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The man who that morning had not a care in the world was now a prey to disquieting thought.

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading Then, again, he was worried by the reflection that, no matter how discriminating the police might prove with regard to his sketch of Sylvia Manning, he would undoubtedly be called as a witness, both at the inquest and at the trial of any person arrested for the crime.

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

From this reading Then, again, he was worried by the reflection that, no matter how discriminating the police might prove with regard to his sketch of Sylvia Manning, he would undoubtedly be called as a witness, both at the inquest and at the trial of any person arrested for the crime.