Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading Why Alec Trenholme followed the old man toward the wood he himself would have found it a little difficult to tell.

go together

From this reading If this was really Cameron he did not wish that he should escape; but, at the same time, he saw no means of keeping him against his will, unless he went of his own accord to some place where other men could be called to help.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Quite apart, however, from the question whether the stranger was Cameron or not, Trenholme felt for him a sort of respect which character alone inspires, and which character written in a man's appearance has often power to inspire without a word or action to interpret it further.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading If this was really Cameron he did not wish that he should escape; but, at the same time, he saw no means of keeping him against his will, unless he went of his own accord to some place where other men could be called to help.

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From this reading Why Alec Trenholme followed the old man toward the wood he himself would have found it a little difficult to tell.

(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 They who have not walked upon snow by starlight do not know, perhaps, that the chief difficulty of such progress is that there is no shadow; perhaps they do not even know that at all times the difference between an upward and a downward slope is revealed to the eye by light and shade.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Quite apart, however, from the question whether the stranger was Cameron or not, Trenholme felt for him a sort of respect which character alone inspires, and which character written in a man's appearance has often power to inspire without a word or action to interpret it further.

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

From this reading They who have not walked upon snow by starlight do not know, perhaps, that the chief difficulty of such progress is that there is no shadow; perhaps they do not even know that at all times the difference between an upward and a downward slope is revealed to the eye by light and shade.

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

From this reading Quite apart, however, from the question whether the stranger was Cameron or not, Trenholme felt for him a sort of respect which character alone inspires, and which character written in a man's appearance has often power to inspire without a word or action to interpret it further.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading Quite apart, however, from the question whether the stranger was Cameron or not, Trenholme felt for him a sort of respect which character alone inspires, and which character written in a man's appearance has often power to inspire without a word or action to interpret it further.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Quite apart, however, from the question whether the stranger was Cameron or not, Trenholme felt for him a sort of respect which character alone inspires, and which character written in a man's appearance has often power to inspire without a word or action to interpret it further.

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

From this reading It was because of this that curiosity to know where he was going and what for, and a real solicitude as to what would happen to him, were strong enough to lead the young man on.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If this was really Cameron he did not wish that he should escape; but, at the same time, he saw no means of keeping him against his will, unless he went of his own accord to some place where other men could be called to help.

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

From this reading If this was really Cameron he did not wish that he should escape; but, at the same time, he saw no means of keeping him against his will, unless he went of his own accord to some place where other men could be called to help.

for the reason that

From this reading It was because of this that curiosity to know where he was going and what for, and a real solicitude as to what would happen to him, were strong enough to lead the young man on.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading They who have not walked upon snow by starlight do not know, perhaps, that the chief difficulty of such progress is that there is no shadow; perhaps they do not even know that at all times the difference between an upward and a downward slope is revealed to the eye by light and shade.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading If this was really Cameron he did not wish that he should escape; but, at the same time, he saw no means of keeping him against his will, unless he went of his own accord to some place where other men could be called to help.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They who have not walked upon snow by starlight do not know, perhaps, that the chief difficulty of such progress is that there is no shadow; perhaps they do not even know that at all times the difference between an upward and a downward slope is revealed to the eye by light and shade.

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

From this reading If this was really Cameron he did not wish that he should escape; but, at the same time, he saw no means of keeping him against his will, unless he went of his own accord to some place where other men could be called to help.

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From this reading If this was really Cameron he did not wish that he should escape; but, at the same time, he saw no means of keeping him against his will, unless he went of his own accord to some place where other men could be called to help.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Quite apart, however, from the question whether the stranger was Cameron or not, Trenholme felt for him a sort of respect which character alone inspires, and which character written in a man's appearance has often power to inspire without a word or action to interpret it further.

a person who is in charge

From this reading They who have not walked upon snow by starlight do not know, perhaps, that the chief difficulty of such progress is that there is no shadow; perhaps they do not even know that at all times the difference between an upward and a downward slope is revealed to the eye by light and shade.

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

From this reading If this was really Cameron he did not wish that he should escape; but, at the same time, he saw no means of keeping him against his will, unless he went of his own accord to some place where other men could be called to help.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading It was because of this that curiosity to know where he was going and what for, and a real solicitude as to what would happen to him, were strong enough to lead the young man on.

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

From this reading If this was really Cameron he did not wish that he should escape; but, at the same time, he saw no means of keeping him against his will, unless he went of his own accord to some place where other men could be called to help.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading They who have not walked upon snow by starlight do not know, perhaps, that the chief difficulty of such progress is that there is no shadow; perhaps they do not even know that at all times the difference between an upward and a downward slope is revealed to the eye by light and shade.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Why Alec Trenholme followed the old man toward the wood he himself would have found it a little difficult to tell.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading They who have not walked upon snow by starlight do not know, perhaps, that the chief difficulty of such progress is that there is no shadow; perhaps they do not even know that at all times the difference between an upward and a downward slope is revealed to the eye by light and shade.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading They who have not walked upon snow by starlight do not know, perhaps, that the chief difficulty of such progress is that there is no shadow; perhaps they do not even know that at all times the difference between an upward and a downward slope is revealed to the eye by light and shade.

extending or moving from a higher to a lower place

From this reading They who have not walked upon snow by starlight do not know, perhaps, that the chief difficulty of such progress is that there is no shadow; perhaps they do not even know that at all times the difference between an upward and a downward slope is revealed to the eye by light and shade.

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

From this reading It was because of this that curiosity to know where he was going and what for, and a real solicitude as to what would happen to him, were strong enough to lead the young man on.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading If this was really Cameron he did not wish that he should escape; but, at the same time, he saw no means of keeping him against his will, unless he went of his own accord to some place where other men could be called to help.

divisible by two

From this reading They who have not walked upon snow by starlight do not know, perhaps, that the chief difficulty of such progress is that there is no shadow; perhaps they do not even know that at all times the difference between an upward and a downward slope is revealed to the eye by light and shade.

the organ of sight

From this reading They who have not walked upon snow by starlight do not know, perhaps, that the chief difficulty of such progress is that there is no shadow; perhaps they do not even know that at all times the difference between an upward and a downward slope is revealed to the eye by light and shade.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Quite apart, however, from the question whether the stranger was Cameron or not, Trenholme felt for him a sort of respect which character alone inspires, and which character written in a man's appearance has often power to inspire without a word or action to interpret it further.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Why Alec Trenholme followed the old man toward the wood he himself would have found it a little difficult to tell.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Quite apart, however, from the question whether the stranger was Cameron or not, Trenholme felt for him a sort of respect which character alone inspires, and which character written in a man's appearance has often power to inspire without a word or action to interpret it further.

set up or found

From this reading Why Alec Trenholme followed the old man toward the wood he himself would have found it a little difficult to tell.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Quite apart, however, from the question whether the stranger was Cameron or not, Trenholme felt for him a sort of respect which character alone inspires, and which character written in a man's appearance has often power to inspire without a word or action to interpret it further.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Quite apart, however, from the question whether the stranger was Cameron or not, Trenholme felt for him a sort of respect which character alone inspires, and which character written in a man's appearance has often power to inspire without a word or action to interpret it further.

the act of departing

From this reading It was because of this that curiosity to know where he was going and what for, and a real solicitude as to what would happen to him, were strong enough to lead the young man on.

come to pass

From this reading It was because of this that curiosity to know where he was going and what for, and a real solicitude as to what would happen to him, were strong enough to lead the young man on.

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

From this reading Quite apart, however, from the question whether the stranger was Cameron or not, Trenholme felt for him a sort of respect which character alone inspires, and which character written in a man's appearance has often power to inspire without a word or action to interpret it further.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Why Alec Trenholme followed the old man toward the wood he himself would have found it a little difficult to tell.

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

From this reading Why Alec Trenholme followed the old man toward the wood he himself would have found it a little difficult to tell.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading If this was really Cameron he did not wish that he should escape; but, at the same time, he saw no means of keeping him against his will, unless he went of his own accord to some place where other men could be called to help.

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

From this reading If this was really Cameron he did not wish that he should escape; but, at the same time, he saw no means of keeping him against his will, unless he went of his own accord to some place where other men could be called to help.

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

From this reading Why Alec Trenholme followed the old man toward the wood he himself would have found it a little difficult to tell.

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

From this reading If this was really Cameron he did not wish that he should escape; but, at the same time, he saw no means of keeping him against his will, unless he went of his own accord to some place where other men could be called to help.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Quite apart, however, from the question whether the stranger was Cameron or not, Trenholme felt for him a sort of respect which character alone inspires, and which character written in a man's appearance has often power to inspire without a word or action to interpret it further.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If this was really Cameron he did not wish that he should escape; but, at the same time, he saw no means of keeping him against his will, unless he went of his own accord to some place where other men could be called to help.

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

From this reading Quite apart, however, from the question whether the stranger was Cameron or not, Trenholme felt for him a sort of respect which character alone inspires, and which character written in a man's appearance has often power to inspire without a word or action to interpret it further.

heighten or intensify

From this reading Quite apart, however, from the question whether the stranger was Cameron or not, Trenholme felt for him a sort of respect which character alone inspires, and which character written in a man's appearance has often power to inspire without a word or action to interpret it further.

third-person singular of “inspire” — heighten or intensify

From this reading Quite apart, however, from the question whether the stranger was Cameron or not, Trenholme felt for him a sort of respect which character alone inspires, and which character written in a man's appearance has often power to inspire without a word or action to interpret it further.

make sense of; assign a meaning to

From this reading Quite apart, however, from the question whether the stranger was Cameron or not, Trenholme felt for him a sort of respect which character alone inspires, and which character written in a man's appearance has often power to inspire without a word or action to interpret it further.

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

From this reading They who have not walked upon snow by starlight do not know, perhaps, that the chief difficulty of such progress is that there is no shadow; perhaps they do not even know that at all times the difference between an upward and a downward slope is revealed to the eye by light and shade.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Why Alec Trenholme followed the old man toward the wood he himself would have found it a little difficult to tell.

conformity or harmony

From this reading If this was really Cameron he did not wish that he should escape; but, at the same time, he saw no means of keeping him against his will, unless he went of his own accord to some place where other men could be called to help.

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

From this reading It was because of this that curiosity to know where he was going and what for, and a real solicitude as to what would happen to him, were strong enough to lead the young man on.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading It was because of this that curiosity to know where he was going and what for, and a real solicitude as to what would happen to him, were strong enough to lead the young man on.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading They who have not walked upon snow by starlight do not know, perhaps, that the chief difficulty of such progress is that there is no shadow; perhaps they do not even know that at all times the difference between an upward and a downward slope is revealed to the eye by light and shade.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Why Alec Trenholme followed the old man toward the wood he himself would have found it a little difficult to tell.

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

From this reading Why Alec Trenholme followed the old man toward the wood he himself would have found it a little difficult to tell.

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

From this reading Quite apart, however, from the question whether the stranger was Cameron or not, Trenholme felt for him a sort of respect which character alone inspires, and which character written in a man's appearance has often power to inspire without a word or action to interpret it further.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading If this was really Cameron he did not wish that he should escape; but, at the same time, he saw no means of keeping him against his will, unless he went of his own accord to some place where other men could be called to help.

the force of workers available

From this reading If this was really Cameron he did not wish that he should escape; but, at the same time, he saw no means of keeping him against his will, unless he went of his own accord to some place where other men could be called to help.

not any; not one

From this reading If this was really Cameron he did not wish that he should escape; but, at the same time, he saw no means of keeping him against his will, unless he went of his own accord to some place where other men could be called to help.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If this was really Cameron he did not wish that he should escape; but, at the same time, he saw no means of keeping him against his will, unless he went of his own accord to some place where other men could be called to help.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading If this was really Cameron he did not wish that he should escape; but, at the same time, he saw no means of keeping him against his will, unless he went of his own accord to some place where other men could be called to help.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Quite apart, however, from the question whether the stranger was Cameron or not, Trenholme felt for him a sort of respect which character alone inspires, and which character written in a man's appearance has often power to inspire without a word or action to interpret it further.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Why Alec Trenholme followed the old man toward the wood he himself would have found it a little difficult to tell.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was because of this that curiosity to know where he was going and what for, and a real solicitude as to what would happen to him, were strong enough to lead the young man on.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Quite apart, however, from the question whether the stranger was Cameron or not, Trenholme felt for him a sort of respect which character alone inspires, and which character written in a man's appearance has often power to inspire without a word or action to interpret it further.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading If this was really Cameron he did not wish that he should escape; but, at the same time, he saw no means of keeping him against his will, unless he went of his own accord to some place where other men could be called to help.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading If this was really Cameron he did not wish that he should escape; but, at the same time, he saw no means of keeping him against his will, unless he went of his own accord to some place where other men could be called to help.

by chance

From this reading They who have not walked upon snow by starlight do not know, perhaps, that the chief difficulty of such progress is that there is no shadow; perhaps they do not even know that at all times the difference between an upward and a downward slope is revealed to the eye by light and shade.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading If this was really Cameron he did not wish that he should escape; but, at the same time, he saw no means of keeping him against his will, unless he went of his own accord to some place where other men could be called to help.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Quite apart, however, from the question whether the stranger was Cameron or not, Trenholme felt for him a sort of respect which character alone inspires, and which character written in a man's appearance has often power to inspire without a word or action to interpret it further.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading They who have not walked upon snow by starlight do not know, perhaps, that the chief difficulty of such progress is that there is no shadow; perhaps they do not even know that at all times the difference between an upward and a downward slope is revealed to the eye by light and shade.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Quite apart, however, from the question whether the stranger was Cameron or not, Trenholme felt for him a sort of respect which character alone inspires, and which character written in a man's appearance has often power to inspire without a word or action to interpret it further.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Quite apart, however, from the question whether the stranger was Cameron or not, Trenholme felt for him a sort of respect which character alone inspires, and which character written in a man's appearance has often power to inspire without a word or action to interpret it further.

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

From this reading It was because of this that curiosity to know where he was going and what for, and a real solicitude as to what would happen to him, were strong enough to lead the young man on.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading If this was really Cameron he did not wish that he should escape; but, at the same time, he saw no means of keeping him against his will, unless he went of his own accord to some place where other men could be called to help.

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

From this reading Quite apart, however, from the question whether the stranger was Cameron or not, Trenholme felt for him a sort of respect which character alone inspires, and which character written in a man's appearance has often power to inspire without a word or action to interpret it further.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading They who have not walked upon snow by starlight do not know, perhaps, that the chief difficulty of such progress is that there is no shadow; perhaps they do not even know that at all times the difference between an upward and a downward slope is revealed to the eye by light and shade.

Identical; not different.

From this reading If this was really Cameron he did not wish that he should escape; but, at the same time, he saw no means of keeping him against his will, unless he went of his own accord to some place where other men could be called to help.

cut with a saw

From this reading If this was really Cameron he did not wish that he should escape; but, at the same time, he saw no means of keeping him against his will, unless he went of his own accord to some place where other men could be called to help.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading They who have not walked upon snow by starlight do not know, perhaps, that the chief difficulty of such progress is that there is no shadow; perhaps they do not even know that at all times the difference between an upward and a downward slope is revealed to the eye by light and shade.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading They who have not walked upon snow by starlight do not know, perhaps, that the chief difficulty of such progress is that there is no shadow; perhaps they do not even know that at all times the difference between an upward and a downward slope is revealed to the eye by light and shade.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading If this was really Cameron he did not wish that he should escape; but, at the same time, he saw no means of keeping him against his will, unless he went of his own accord to some place where other men could be called to help.

an elevated geological formation

From this reading They who have not walked upon snow by starlight do not know, perhaps, that the chief difficulty of such progress is that there is no shadow; perhaps they do not even know that at all times the difference between an upward and a downward slope is revealed to the eye by light and shade.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading They who have not walked upon snow by starlight do not know, perhaps, that the chief difficulty of such progress is that there is no shadow; perhaps they do not even know that at all times the difference between an upward and a downward slope is revealed to the eye by light and shade.

a feeling of excessive concern

From this reading It was because of this that curiosity to know where he was going and what for, and a real solicitude as to what would happen to him, were strong enough to lead the young man on.

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

From this reading If this was really Cameron he did not wish that he should escape; but, at the same time, he saw no means of keeping him against his will, unless he went of his own accord to some place where other men could be called to help.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Quite apart, however, from the question whether the stranger was Cameron or not, Trenholme felt for him a sort of respect which character alone inspires, and which character written in a man's appearance has often power to inspire without a word or action to interpret it further.

the light of the stars

From this reading They who have not walked upon snow by starlight do not know, perhaps, that the chief difficulty of such progress is that there is no shadow; perhaps they do not even know that at all times the difference between an upward and a downward slope is revealed to the eye by light and shade.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Quite apart, however, from the question whether the stranger was Cameron or not, Trenholme felt for him a sort of respect which character alone inspires, and which character written in a man's appearance has often power to inspire without a word or action to interpret it further.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading It was because of this that curiosity to know where he was going and what for, and a real solicitude as to what would happen to him, were strong enough to lead the young man on.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading They who have not walked upon snow by starlight do not know, perhaps, that the chief difficulty of such progress is that there is no shadow; perhaps they do not even know that at all times the difference between an upward and a downward slope is revealed to the eye by light and shade.

express in words

From this reading Why Alec Trenholme followed the old man toward the wood he himself would have found it a little difficult to tell.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If this was really Cameron he did not wish that he should escape; but, at the same time, he saw no means of keeping him against his will, unless he went of his own accord to some place where other men could be called to help.

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

From this reading Why Alec Trenholme followed the old man toward the wood he himself would have found it a little difficult to tell.

in or at that place or location

From this reading They who have not walked upon snow by starlight do not know, perhaps, that the chief difficulty of such progress is that there is no shadow; perhaps they do not even know that at all times the difference between an upward and a downward slope is revealed to the eye by light and shade.

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

From this reading They who have not walked upon snow by starlight do not know, perhaps, that the chief difficulty of such progress is that there is no shadow; perhaps they do not even know that at all times the difference between an upward and a downward slope is revealed to the eye by light and shade.

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

From this reading If this was really Cameron he did not wish that he should escape; but, at the same time, he saw no means of keeping him against his will, unless he went of his own accord to some place where other men could be called to help.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading If this was really Cameron he did not wish that he should escape; but, at the same time, he saw no means of keeping him against his will, unless he went of his own accord to some place where other men could be called to help.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading They who have not walked upon snow by starlight do not know, perhaps, that the chief difficulty of such progress is that there is no shadow; perhaps they do not even know that at all times the difference between an upward and a downward slope is revealed to the eye by light and shade.

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

From this reading Why Alec Trenholme followed the old man toward the wood he himself would have found it a little difficult to tell.

in the direction of

From this reading Why Alec Trenholme followed the old man toward the wood he himself would have found it a little difficult to tell.

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

From this reading Why Alec Trenholme followed the old man toward the wood he himself would have found it a little difficult to tell.

except if; if not

From this reading If this was really Cameron he did not wish that he should escape; but, at the same time, he saw no means of keeping him against his will, unless he went of his own accord to some place where other men could be called to help.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading They who have not walked upon snow by starlight do not know, perhaps, that the chief difficulty of such progress is that there is no shadow; perhaps they do not even know that at all times the difference between an upward and a downward slope is revealed to the eye by light and shade.

directed up

From this reading They who have not walked upon snow by starlight do not know, perhaps, that the chief difficulty of such progress is that there is no shadow; perhaps they do not even know that at all times the difference between an upward and a downward slope is revealed to the eye by light and shade.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading They who have not walked upon snow by starlight do not know, perhaps, that the chief difficulty of such progress is that there is no shadow; perhaps they do not even know that at all times the difference between an upward and a downward slope is revealed to the eye by light and shade.

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

From this reading If this was really Cameron he did not wish that he should escape; but, at the same time, he saw no means of keeping him against his will, unless he went of his own accord to some place where other men could be called to help.

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

From this reading If this was really Cameron he did not wish that he should escape; but, at the same time, he saw no means of keeping him against his will, unless he went of his own accord to some place where other men could be called to help.

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

From this reading It was because of this that curiosity to know where he was going and what for, and a real solicitude as to what would happen to him, were strong enough to lead the young man on.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It was because of this that curiosity to know where he was going and what for, and a real solicitude as to what would happen to him, were strong enough to lead the young man on.

in or at the place that

From this reading If this was really Cameron he did not wish that he should escape; but, at the same time, he saw no means of keeping him against his will, unless he went of his own accord to some place where other men could be called to help.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Quite apart, however, from the question whether the stranger was Cameron or not, Trenholme felt for him a sort of respect which character alone inspires, and which character written in a man's appearance has often power to inspire without a word or action to interpret it further.

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

From this reading Quite apart, however, from the question whether the stranger was Cameron or not, Trenholme felt for him a sort of respect which character alone inspires, and which character written in a man's appearance has often power to inspire without a word or action to interpret it further.

which person or people

From this reading They who have not walked upon snow by starlight do not know, perhaps, that the chief difficulty of such progress is that there is no shadow; perhaps they do not even know that at all times the difference between an upward and a downward slope is revealed to the eye by light and shade.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Why Alec Trenholme followed the old man toward the wood he himself would have found it a little difficult to tell.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading If this was really Cameron he did not wish that he should escape; but, at the same time, he saw no means of keeping him against his will, unless he went of his own accord to some place where other men could be called to help.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading If this was really Cameron he did not wish that he should escape; but, at the same time, he saw no means of keeping him against his will, unless he went of his own accord to some place where other men could be called to help.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Quite apart, however, from the question whether the stranger was Cameron or not, Trenholme felt for him a sort of respect which character alone inspires, and which character written in a man's appearance has often power to inspire without a word or action to interpret it further.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Why Alec Trenholme followed the old man toward the wood he himself would have found it a little difficult to tell.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Quite apart, however, from the question whether the stranger was Cameron or not, Trenholme felt for him a sort of respect which character alone inspires, and which character written in a man's appearance has often power to inspire without a word or action to interpret it further.

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

From this reading Why Alec Trenholme followed the old man toward the wood he himself would have found it a little difficult to tell.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Quite apart, however, from the question whether the stranger was Cameron or not, Trenholme felt for him a sort of respect which character alone inspires, and which character written in a man's appearance has often power to inspire without a word or action to interpret it further.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It was because of this that curiosity to know where he was going and what for, and a real solicitude as to what would happen to him, were strong enough to lead the young man on.