Chapter VII

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

From this reading THE SECOND ENCOUNTER I began, as the days went by, to be more and more a prey to unhealthy, and apparently unreasonable doubts and fears--fears which, in truth, were so intangible that they were without form and void, but which were very real for all that.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I realised that well enough, and I had been wandering one evening to and fro on the Embankment, striving to free myself, if only for a time, from the imaginary mists and shadows which seemed to compass me about, when as I was turning into the street in which stood Mrs. Barnes's hotel, I saw a man crouching in the darkness of the wall.

(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 THE SECOND ENCOUNTER I began, as the days went by, to be more and more a prey to unhealthy, and apparently unreasonable doubts and fears--fears which, in truth, were so intangible that they were without form and void, but which were very real for all that.

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

From this reading Such a mental condition was as I have said, an unhealthy one.

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

From this reading THE SECOND ENCOUNTER I began, as the days went by, to be more and more a prey to unhealthy, and apparently unreasonable doubts and fears--fears which, in truth, were so intangible that they were without form and void, but which were very real for all that.

from appearances alone

From this reading THE SECOND ENCOUNTER I began, as the days went by, to be more and more a prey to unhealthy, and apparently unreasonable doubts and fears--fears which, in truth, were so intangible that they were without form and void, but which were very real for all that.

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

From this reading THE SECOND ENCOUNTER I began, as the days went by, to be more and more a prey to unhealthy, and apparently unreasonable doubts and fears--fears which, in truth, were so intangible that they were without form and void, but which were very real for all that.

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From this reading I realised that well enough, and I had been wandering one evening to and fro on the Embankment, striving to free myself, if only for a time, from the imaginary mists and shadows which seemed to compass me about, when as I was turning into the street in which stood Mrs. Barnes's hotel, I saw a man crouching in the darkness of the wall.

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

From this reading THE SECOND ENCOUNTER I began, as the days went by, to be more and more a prey to unhealthy, and apparently unreasonable doubts and fears--fears which, in truth, were so intangible that they were without form and void, but which were very real for all that.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I realised that well enough, and I had been wandering one evening to and fro on the Embankment, striving to free myself, if only for a time, from the imaginary mists and shadows which seemed to compass me about, when as I was turning into the street in which stood Mrs. Barnes's hotel, I saw a man crouching in the darkness of the wall.

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

From this reading THE SECOND ENCOUNTER I began, as the days went by, to be more and more a prey to unhealthy, and apparently unreasonable doubts and fears--fears which, in truth, were so intangible that they were without form and void, but which were very real for all that.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading I began to feel as if a net were being drawn tighter and tighter round me, and as if every step I took was beset by hidden dangers.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading I began to feel as if a net were being drawn tighter and tighter round me, and as if every step I took was beset by hidden dangers.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE SECOND ENCOUNTER I began, as the days went by, to be more and more a prey to unhealthy, and apparently unreasonable doubts and fears--fears which, in truth, were so intangible that they were without form and void, but which were very real for all that.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE SECOND ENCOUNTER I began, as the days went by, to be more and more a prey to unhealthy, and apparently unreasonable doubts and fears--fears which, in truth, were so intangible that they were without form and void, but which were very real for all that.

navigational instrument for finding directions

From this reading I realised that well enough, and I had been wandering one evening to and fro on the Embankment, striving to free myself, if only for a time, from the imaginary mists and shadows which seemed to compass me about, when as I was turning into the street in which stood Mrs. Barnes's hotel, I saw a man crouching in the darkness of the wall.

the condition of being concealed or hidden

From this reading What was the man's purpose I had no doubt: he was seeking for concealment.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Such a mental condition was as I have said, an unhealthy one.

-ing form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down

From this reading I realised that well enough, and I had been wandering one evening to and fro on the Embankment, striving to free myself, if only for a time, from the imaginary mists and shadows which seemed to compass me about, when as I was turning into the street in which stood Mrs. Barnes's hotel, I saw a man crouching in the darkness of the wall.

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading I began to feel as if a net were being drawn tighter and tighter round me, and as if every step I took was beset by hidden dangers.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading I realised that well enough, and I had been wandering one evening to and fro on the Embankment, striving to free myself, if only for a time, from the imaginary mists and shadows which seemed to compass me about, when as I was turning into the street in which stood Mrs. Barnes's hotel, I saw a man crouching in the darkness of the wall.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE SECOND ENCOUNTER I began, as the days went by, to be more and more a prey to unhealthy, and apparently unreasonable doubts and fears--fears which, in truth, were so intangible that they were without form and void, but which were very real for all that.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading What was the man's purpose I had no doubt: he was seeking for concealment.

plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something

From this reading THE SECOND ENCOUNTER I began, as the days went by, to be more and more a prey to unhealthy, and apparently unreasonable doubts and fears--fears which, in truth, were so intangible that they were without form and void, but which were very real for all that.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading I began to feel as if a net were being drawn tighter and tighter round me, and as if every step I took was beset by hidden dangers.

a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection

From this reading I realised that well enough, and I had been wandering one evening to and fro on the Embankment, striving to free myself, if only for a time, from the imaginary mists and shadows which seemed to compass me about, when as I was turning into the street in which stood Mrs. Barnes's hotel, I saw a man crouching in the darkness of the wall.

come together

From this reading THE SECOND ENCOUNTER I began, as the days went by, to be more and more a prey to unhealthy, and apparently unreasonable doubts and fears--fears which, in truth, were so intangible that they were without form and void, but which were very real for all that.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading I realised that well enough, and I had been wandering one evening to and fro on the Embankment, striving to free myself, if only for a time, from the imaginary mists and shadows which seemed to compass me about, when as I was turning into the street in which stood Mrs. Barnes's hotel, I saw a man crouching in the darkness of the wall.

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

From this reading I realised that well enough, and I had been wandering one evening to and fro on the Embankment, striving to free myself, if only for a time, from the imaginary mists and shadows which seemed to compass me about, when as I was turning into the street in which stood Mrs. Barnes's hotel, I saw a man crouching in the darkness of the wall.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading I began to feel as if a net were being drawn tighter and tighter round me, and as if every step I took was beset by hidden dangers.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading THE SECOND ENCOUNTER I began, as the days went by, to be more and more a prey to unhealthy, and apparently unreasonable doubts and fears--fears which, in truth, were so intangible that they were without form and void, but which were very real for all that.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading I began to feel as if a net were being drawn tighter and tighter round me, and as if every step I took was beset by hidden dangers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE SECOND ENCOUNTER I began, as the days went by, to be more and more a prey to unhealthy, and apparently unreasonable doubts and fears--fears which, in truth, were so intangible that they were without form and void, but which were very real for all that.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading THE SECOND ENCOUNTER I began, as the days went by, to be more and more a prey to unhealthy, and apparently unreasonable doubts and fears--fears which, in truth, were so intangible that they were without form and void, but which were very real for all that.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading I realised that well enough, and I had been wandering one evening to and fro on the Embankment, striving to free myself, if only for a time, from the imaginary mists and shadows which seemed to compass me about, when as I was turning into the street in which stood Mrs. Barnes's hotel, I saw a man crouching in the darkness of the wall.

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From this reading I realised that well enough, and I had been wandering one evening to and fro on the Embankment, striving to free myself, if only for a time, from the imaginary mists and shadows which seemed to compass me about, when as I was turning into the street in which stood Mrs. Barnes's hotel, I saw a man crouching in the darkness of the wall.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I realised that well enough, and I had been wandering one evening to and fro on the Embankment, striving to free myself, if only for a time, from the imaginary mists and shadows which seemed to compass me about, when as I was turning into the street in which stood Mrs. Barnes's hotel, I saw a man crouching in the darkness of the wall.

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

From this reading I realised that well enough, and I had been wandering one evening to and fro on the Embankment, striving to free myself, if only for a time, from the imaginary mists and shadows which seemed to compass me about, when as I was turning into the street in which stood Mrs. Barnes's hotel, I saw a man crouching in the darkness of the wall.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Such a mental condition was as I have said, an unhealthy one.

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

From this reading What was the man's purpose I had no doubt: he was seeking for concealment.

not accessible to view

From this reading I began to feel as if a net were being drawn tighter and tighter round me, and as if every step I took was beset by hidden dangers.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading I realised that well enough, and I had been wandering one evening to and fro on the Embankment, striving to free myself, if only for a time, from the imaginary mists and shadows which seemed to compass me about, when as I was turning into the street in which stood Mrs. Barnes's hotel, I saw a man crouching in the darkness of the wall.

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

From this reading THE SECOND ENCOUNTER I began, as the days went by, to be more and more a prey to unhealthy, and apparently unreasonable doubts and fears--fears which, in truth, were so intangible that they were without form and void, but which were very real for all that.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I began to feel as if a net were being drawn tighter and tighter round me, and as if every step I took was beset by hidden dangers.

not based on fact; existing only in the imagination

From this reading I realised that well enough, and I had been wandering one evening to and fro on the Embankment, striving to free myself, if only for a time, from the imaginary mists and shadows which seemed to compass me about, when as I was turning into the street in which stood Mrs. Barnes's hotel, I saw a man crouching in the darkness of the wall.

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

From this reading THE SECOND ENCOUNTER I began, as the days went by, to be more and more a prey to unhealthy, and apparently unreasonable doubts and fears--fears which, in truth, were so intangible that they were without form and void, but which were very real for all that.

assets that are saleable though not material or physical

From this reading THE SECOND ENCOUNTER I began, as the days went by, to be more and more a prey to unhealthy, and apparently unreasonable doubts and fears--fears which, in truth, were so intangible that they were without form and void, but which were very real for all that.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I realised that well enough, and I had been wandering one evening to and fro on the Embankment, striving to free myself, if only for a time, from the imaginary mists and shadows which seemed to compass me about, when as I was turning into the street in which stood Mrs. Barnes's hotel, I saw a man crouching in the darkness of the wall.

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

From this reading I realised that well enough, and I had been wandering one evening to and fro on the Embankment, striving to free myself, if only for a time, from the imaginary mists and shadows which seemed to compass me about, when as I was turning into the street in which stood Mrs. Barnes's hotel, I saw a man crouching in the darkness of the wall.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading What was the man's purpose I had no doubt: he was seeking for concealment.

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

From this reading I began to feel as if a net were being drawn tighter and tighter round me, and as if every step I took was beset by hidden dangers.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading Such a mental condition was as I have said, an unhealthy one.

plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground

From this reading I realised that well enough, and I had been wandering one evening to and fro on the Embankment, striving to free myself, if only for a time, from the imaginary mists and shadows which seemed to compass me about, when as I was turning into the street in which stood Mrs. Barnes's hotel, I saw a man crouching in the darkness of the wall.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE SECOND ENCOUNTER I began, as the days went by, to be more and more a prey to unhealthy, and apparently unreasonable doubts and fears--fears which, in truth, were so intangible that they were without form and void, but which were very real for all that.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading I realised that well enough, and I had been wandering one evening to and fro on the Embankment, striving to free myself, if only for a time, from the imaginary mists and shadows which seemed to compass me about, when as I was turning into the street in which stood Mrs. Barnes's hotel, I saw a man crouching in the darkness of the wall.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I realised that well enough, and I had been wandering one evening to and fro on the Embankment, striving to free myself, if only for a time, from the imaginary mists and shadows which seemed to compass me about, when as I was turning into the street in which stood Mrs. Barnes's hotel, I saw a man crouching in the darkness of the wall.

a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

From this reading I began to feel as if a net were being drawn tighter and tighter round me, and as if every step I took was beset by hidden dangers.

not any; not one

From this reading What was the man's purpose I had no doubt: he was seeking for concealment.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I realised that well enough, and I had been wandering one evening to and fro on the Embankment, striving to free myself, if only for a time, from the imaginary mists and shadows which seemed to compass me about, when as I was turning into the street in which stood Mrs. Barnes's hotel, I saw a man crouching in the darkness of the wall.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I realised that well enough, and I had been wandering one evening to and fro on the Embankment, striving to free myself, if only for a time, from the imaginary mists and shadows which seemed to compass me about, when as I was turning into the street in which stood Mrs. Barnes's hotel, I saw a man crouching in the darkness of the wall.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Such a mental condition was as I have said, an unhealthy one.

and nothing more

From this reading I realised that well enough, and I had been wandering one evening to and fro on the Embankment, striving to free myself, if only for a time, from the imaginary mists and shadows which seemed to compass me about, when as I was turning into the street in which stood Mrs. Barnes's hotel, I saw a man crouching in the darkness of the wall.

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 SECOND ENCOUNTER I began, as the days went by, to be more and more a prey to unhealthy, and apparently unreasonable doubts and fears--fears which, in truth, were so intangible that they were without form and void, but which were very real for all that.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading What was the man's purpose I had no doubt: he was seeking for concealment.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading THE SECOND ENCOUNTER I began, as the days went by, to be more and more a prey to unhealthy, and apparently unreasonable doubts and fears--fears which, in truth, were so intangible that they were without form and void, but which were very real for all that.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading I realised that well enough, and I had been wandering one evening to and fro on the Embankment, striving to free myself, if only for a time, from the imaginary mists and shadows which seemed to compass me about, when as I was turning into the street in which stood Mrs. Barnes's hotel, I saw a man crouching in the darkness of the wall.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading I began to feel as if a net were being drawn tighter and tighter round me, and as if every step I took was beset by hidden dangers.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Such a mental condition was as I have said, an unhealthy one.

cut with a saw

From this reading I realised that well enough, and I had been wandering one evening to and fro on the Embankment, striving to free myself, if only for a time, from the imaginary mists and shadows which seemed to compass me about, when as I was turning into the street in which stood Mrs. Barnes's hotel, I saw a man crouching in the darkness of the wall.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading THE SECOND ENCOUNTER I began, as the days went by, to be more and more a prey to unhealthy, and apparently unreasonable doubts and fears--fears which, in truth, were so intangible that they were without form and void, but which were very real for all that.

the act of searching for something

From this reading What was the man's purpose I had no doubt: he was seeking for concealment.

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

From this reading I realised that well enough, and I had been wandering one evening to and fro on the Embankment, striving to free myself, if only for a time, from the imaginary mists and shadows which seemed to compass me about, when as I was turning into the street in which stood Mrs. Barnes's hotel, I saw a man crouching in the darkness of the wall.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading I realised that well enough, and I had been wandering one evening to and fro on the Embankment, striving to free myself, if only for a time, from the imaginary mists and shadows which seemed to compass me about, when as I was turning into the street in which stood Mrs. Barnes's hotel, I saw a man crouching in the darkness of the wall.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE SECOND ENCOUNTER I began, as the days went by, to be more and more a prey to unhealthy, and apparently unreasonable doubts and fears--fears which, in truth, were so intangible that they were without form and void, but which were very real for all that.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading I began to feel as if a net were being drawn tighter and tighter round me, and as if every step I took was beset by hidden dangers.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading I realised that well enough, and I had been wandering one evening to and fro on the Embankment, striving to free myself, if only for a time, from the imaginary mists and shadows which seemed to compass me about, when as I was turning into the street in which stood Mrs. Barnes's hotel, I saw a man crouching in the darkness of the wall.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading I realised that well enough, and I had been wandering one evening to and fro on the Embankment, striving to free myself, if only for a time, from the imaginary mists and shadows which seemed to compass me about, when as I was turning into the street in which stood Mrs. Barnes's hotel, I saw a man crouching in the darkness of the wall.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading I realised that well enough, and I had been wandering one evening to and fro on the Embankment, striving to free myself, if only for a time, from the imaginary mists and shadows which seemed to compass me about, when as I was turning into the street in which stood Mrs. Barnes's hotel, I saw a man crouching in the darkness of the wall.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such a mental condition was as I have said, an unhealthy one.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE SECOND ENCOUNTER I began, as the days went by, to be more and more a prey to unhealthy, and apparently unreasonable doubts and fears--fears which, in truth, were so intangible that they were without form and void, but which were very real for all that.

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

From this reading THE SECOND ENCOUNTER I began, as the days went by, to be more and more a prey to unhealthy, and apparently unreasonable doubts and fears--fears which, in truth, were so intangible that they were without form and void, but which were very real for all that.

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

From this reading THE SECOND ENCOUNTER I began, as the days went by, to be more and more a prey to unhealthy, and apparently unreasonable doubts and fears--fears which, in truth, were so intangible that they were without form and void, but which were very real for all that.

comparative of “tight” — closely constrained or constricted or constricting

From this reading I began to feel as if a net were being drawn tighter and tighter round me, and as if every step I took was beset by hidden dangers.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I realised that well enough, and I had been wandering one evening to and fro on the Embankment, striving to free myself, if only for a time, from the imaginary mists and shadows which seemed to compass me about, when as I was turning into the street in which stood Mrs. Barnes's hotel, I saw a man crouching in the darkness of the wall.

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

From this reading THE SECOND ENCOUNTER I began, as the days went by, to be more and more a prey to unhealthy, and apparently unreasonable doubts and fears--fears which, in truth, were so intangible that they were without form and void, but which were very real for all that.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading I began to feel as if a net were being drawn tighter and tighter round me, and as if every step I took was beset by hidden dangers.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading THE SECOND ENCOUNTER I began, as the days went by, to be more and more a prey to unhealthy, and apparently unreasonable doubts and fears--fears which, in truth, were so intangible that they were without form and void, but which were very real for all that.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading I realised that well enough, and I had been wandering one evening to and fro on the Embankment, striving to free myself, if only for a time, from the imaginary mists and shadows which seemed to compass me about, when as I was turning into the street in which stood Mrs. Barnes's hotel, I saw a man crouching in the darkness of the wall.

not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind

From this reading THE SECOND ENCOUNTER I began, as the days went by, to be more and more a prey to unhealthy, and apparently unreasonable doubts and fears--fears which, in truth, were so intangible that they were without form and void, but which were very real for all that.

not reasonable; not showing good judgment

From this reading THE SECOND ENCOUNTER I began, as the days went by, to be more and more a prey to unhealthy, and apparently unreasonable doubts and fears--fears which, in truth, were so intangible that they were without form and void, but which were very real for all that.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE SECOND ENCOUNTER I began, as the days went by, to be more and more a prey to unhealthy, and apparently unreasonable doubts and fears--fears which, in truth, were so intangible that they were without form and void, but which were very real for all that.

lacking any legal or binding force

From this reading THE SECOND ENCOUNTER I began, as the days went by, to be more and more a prey to unhealthy, and apparently unreasonable doubts and fears--fears which, in truth, were so intangible that they were without form and void, but which were very real for all that.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading I realised that well enough, and I had been wandering one evening to and fro on the Embankment, striving to free myself, if only for a time, from the imaginary mists and shadows which seemed to compass me about, when as I was turning into the street in which stood Mrs. Barnes's hotel, I saw a man crouching in the darkness of the wall.

migratory

From this reading I realised that well enough, and I had been wandering one evening to and fro on the Embankment, striving to free myself, if only for a time, from the imaginary mists and shadows which seemed to compass me about, when as I was turning into the street in which stood Mrs. Barnes's hotel, I saw a man crouching in the darkness of the wall.

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

From this reading I began to feel as if a net were being drawn tighter and tighter round me, and as if every step I took was beset by hidden dangers.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading I realised that well enough, and I had been wandering one evening to and fro on the Embankment, striving to free myself, if only for a time, from the imaginary mists and shadows which seemed to compass me about, when as I was turning into the street in which stood Mrs. Barnes's hotel, I saw a man crouching in the darkness of the wall.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE SECOND ENCOUNTER I began, as the days went by, to be more and more a prey to unhealthy, and apparently unreasonable doubts and fears--fears which, in truth, were so intangible that they were without form and void, but which were very real for all that.

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

From this reading THE SECOND ENCOUNTER I began, as the days went by, to be more and more a prey to unhealthy, and apparently unreasonable doubts and fears--fears which, in truth, were so intangible that they were without form and void, but which were very real for all that.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What was the man's purpose I had no doubt: he was seeking for concealment.

at the time that

From this reading I realised that well enough, and I had been wandering one evening to and fro on the Embankment, striving to free myself, if only for a time, from the imaginary mists and shadows which seemed to compass me about, when as I was turning into the street in which stood Mrs. Barnes's hotel, I saw a man crouching in the darkness of the wall.

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

From this reading THE SECOND ENCOUNTER I began, as the days went by, to be more and more a prey to unhealthy, and apparently unreasonable doubts and fears--fears which, in truth, were so intangible that they were without form and void, but which were very real for all that.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading THE SECOND ENCOUNTER I began, as the days went by, to be more and more a prey to unhealthy, and apparently unreasonable doubts and fears--fears which, in truth, were so intangible that they were without form and void, but which were very real for all that.