Chapter XVII

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

From this reading In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading It was to Georges himself--her daughter's generous adoring lover, her daughter's suspected murderer--that Madame Lemarque had sent her granddaughter, as to one who, of all other men, would be most inclined to act generously to the orphan girl, were it only in remorse for his crime.

showing adoration

From this reading It was to Georges himself--her daughter's generous adoring lover, her daughter's suspected murderer--that Madame Lemarque had sent her granddaughter, as to one who, of all other men, would be most inclined to act generously to the orphan girl, were it only in remorse for his crime.

(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 In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

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

From this reading In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

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

From this reading As Edward Heathcote uttered those words, the conviction of their truth flashed into his mind.

a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)

From this reading In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

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

From this reading It was to Georges himself--her daughter's generous adoring lover, her daughter's suspected murderer--that Madame Lemarque had sent her granddaughter, as to one who, of all other men, would be most inclined to act generously to the orphan girl, were it only in remorse for his crime.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

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

From this reading In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading As Edward Heathcote uttered those words, the conviction of their truth flashed into his mind.

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

From this reading It was to Georges himself--her daughter's generous adoring lover, her daughter's suspected murderer--that Madame Lemarque had sent her granddaughter, as to one who, of all other men, would be most inclined to act generously to the orphan girl, were it only in remorse for his crime.

possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading It was to Georges himself--her daughter's generous adoring lover, her daughter's suspected murderer--that Madame Lemarque had sent her granddaughter, as to one who, of all other men, would be most inclined to act generously to the orphan girl, were it only in remorse for his crime.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading STRUCK DOWN.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading He tried to realise the thoughts of the lonely old woman, dying in penury, leaving her orphan grandchild to face the world without a friend.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading As Edward Heathcote uttered those words, the conviction of their truth flashed into his mind.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He tried to realise the thoughts of the lonely old woman, dying in penury, leaving her orphan grandchild to face the world without a friend.

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading As Edward Heathcote uttered those words, the conviction of their truth flashed into his mind.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was to Georges himself--her daughter's generous adoring lover, her daughter's suspected murderer--that Madame Lemarque had sent her granddaughter, as to one who, of all other men, would be most inclined to act generously to the orphan girl, were it only in remorse for his crime.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He tried to realise the thoughts of the lonely old woman, dying in penury, leaving her orphan grandchild to face the world without a friend.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading It was to Georges himself--her daughter's generous adoring lover, her daughter's suspected murderer--that Madame Lemarque had sent her granddaughter, as to one who, of all other men, would be most inclined to act generously to the orphan girl, were it only in remorse for his crime.

in a generous manner

From this reading It was to Georges himself--her daughter's generous adoring lover, her daughter's suspected murderer--that Madame Lemarque had sent her granddaughter, as to one who, of all other men, would be most inclined to act generously to the orphan girl, were it only in remorse for his crime.

plural of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading It was to Georges himself--her daughter's generous adoring lover, her daughter's suspected murderer--that Madame Lemarque had sent her granddaughter, as to one who, of all other men, would be most inclined to act generously to the orphan girl, were it only in remorse for his crime.

a young female

From this reading It was to Georges himself--her daughter's generous adoring lover, her daughter's suspected murderer--that Madame Lemarque had sent her granddaughter, as to one who, of all other men, would be most inclined to act generously to the orphan girl, were it only in remorse for his crime.

a child of your son or daughter

From this reading He tried to realise the thoughts of the lonely old woman, dying in penury, leaving her orphan grandchild to face the world without a friend.

a female grandchild

From this reading It was to Georges himself--her daughter's generous adoring lover, her daughter's suspected murderer--that Madame Lemarque had sent her granddaughter, as to one who, of all other men, would be most inclined to act generously to the orphan girl, were it only in remorse for his crime.

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

From this reading In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

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

From this reading In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

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

From this reading As Edward Heathcote uttered those words, the conviction of their truth flashed into his mind.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading It was to Georges himself--her daughter's generous adoring lover, her daughter's suspected murderer--that Madame Lemarque had sent her granddaughter, as to one who, of all other men, would be most inclined to act generously to the orphan girl, were it only in remorse for his crime.

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

From this reading In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

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

From this reading It was to Georges himself--her daughter's generous adoring lover, her daughter's suspected murderer--that Madame Lemarque had sent her granddaughter, as to one who, of all other men, would be most inclined to act generously to the orphan girl, were it only in remorse for his crime.

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

From this reading As Edward Heathcote uttered those words, the conviction of their truth flashed into his mind.

the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity

From this reading In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

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

From this reading In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading It was to Georges himself--her daughter's generous adoring lover, her daughter's suspected murderer--that Madame Lemarque had sent her granddaughter, as to one who, of all other men, would be most inclined to act generously to the orphan girl, were it only in remorse for his crime.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As Edward Heathcote uttered those words, the conviction of their truth flashed into his mind.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

the act of departing

From this reading He tried to realise the thoughts of the lonely old woman, dying in penury, leaving her orphan grandchild to face the world without a friend.

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

From this reading In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading He tried to realise the thoughts of the lonely old woman, dying in penury, leaving her orphan grandchild to face the world without a friend.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading It was to Georges himself--her daughter's generous adoring lover, her daughter's suspected murderer--that Madame Lemarque had sent her granddaughter, as to one who, of all other men, would be most inclined to act generously to the orphan girl, were it only in remorse for his crime.

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

From this reading In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading It was to Georges himself--her daughter's generous adoring lover, her daughter's suspected murderer--that Madame Lemarque had sent her granddaughter, as to one who, of all other men, would be most inclined to act generously to the orphan girl, were it only in remorse for his crime.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

come together

From this reading In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

the force of workers available

From this reading It was to Georges himself--her daughter's generous adoring lover, her daughter's suspected murderer--that Madame Lemarque had sent her granddaughter, as to one who, of all other men, would be most inclined to act generously to the orphan girl, were it only in remorse for his crime.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading As Edward Heathcote uttered those words, the conviction of their truth flashed into his mind.

a particular point in time

From this reading In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was to Georges himself--her daughter's generous adoring lover, her daughter's suspected murderer--that Madame Lemarque had sent her granddaughter, as to one who, of all other men, would be most inclined to act generously to the orphan girl, were it only in remorse for his crime.

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

From this reading It was to Georges himself--her daughter's generous adoring lover, her daughter's suspected murderer--that Madame Lemarque had sent her granddaughter, as to one who, of all other men, would be most inclined to act generously to the orphan girl, were it only in remorse for his crime.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

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

From this reading In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

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

From this reading In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As Edward Heathcote uttered those words, the conviction of their truth flashed into his mind.

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

From this reading He tried to realise the thoughts of the lonely old woman, dying in penury, leaving her orphan grandchild to face the world without a friend.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

on one occasion

From this reading In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was to Georges himself--her daughter's generous adoring lover, her daughter's suspected murderer--that Madame Lemarque had sent her granddaughter, as to one who, of all other men, would be most inclined to act generously to the orphan girl, were it only in remorse for his crime.

and nothing more

From this reading It was to Georges himself--her daughter's generous adoring lover, her daughter's suspected murderer--that Madame Lemarque had sent her granddaughter, as to one who, of all other men, would be most inclined to act generously to the orphan girl, were it only in remorse for his crime.

a child who has lost both parents

From this reading It was to Georges himself--her daughter's generous adoring lover, her daughter's suspected murderer--that Madame Lemarque had sent her granddaughter, as to one who, of all other men, would be most inclined to act generously to the orphan girl, were it only in remorse for his crime.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It was to Georges himself--her daughter's generous adoring lover, her daughter's suspected murderer--that Madame Lemarque had sent her granddaughter, as to one who, of all other men, would be most inclined to act generously to the orphan girl, were it only in remorse for his crime.

a state of extreme poverty or destitution

From this reading He tried to realise the thoughts of the lonely old woman, dying in penury, leaving her orphan grandchild to face the world without a friend.

trouble or confusion resulting from complexity

From this reading In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

a human being

From this reading In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

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

From this reading In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading He tried to realise the thoughts of the lonely old woman, dying in penury, leaving her orphan grandchild to face the world without a friend.

a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

From this reading It was to Georges himself--her daughter's generous adoring lover, her daughter's suspected murderer--that Madame Lemarque had sent her granddaughter, as to one who, of all other men, would be most inclined to act generously to the orphan girl, were it only in remorse for his crime.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading It was to Georges himself--her daughter's generous adoring lover, her daughter's suspected murderer--that Madame Lemarque had sent her granddaughter, as to one who, of all other men, would be most inclined to act generously to the orphan girl, were it only in remorse for his crime.

a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution

From this reading In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading STRUCK DOWN.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

believed likely

From this reading It was to Georges himself--her daughter's generous adoring lover, her daughter's suspected murderer--that Madame Lemarque had sent her granddaughter, as to one who, of all other men, would be most inclined to act generously to the orphan girl, were it only in remorse for his crime.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

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

From this reading As Edward Heathcote uttered those words, the conviction of their truth flashed into his mind.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As Edward Heathcote uttered those words, the conviction of their truth flashed into his mind.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

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

From this reading In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading As Edward Heathcote uttered those words, the conviction of their truth flashed into his mind.

having intellectual depth

From this reading In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He tried to realise the thoughts of the lonely old woman, dying in penury, leaving her orphan grandchild to face the world without a friend.

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

From this reading In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading He tried to realise the thoughts of the lonely old woman, dying in penury, leaving her orphan grandchild to face the world without a friend.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading As Edward Heathcote uttered those words, the conviction of their truth flashed into his mind.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

communicated in words

From this reading As Edward Heathcote uttered those words, the conviction of their truth flashed into his mind.

carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger

From this reading In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

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

From this reading In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

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

From this reading It was to Georges himself--her daughter's generous adoring lover, her daughter's suspected murderer--that Madame Lemarque had sent her granddaughter, as to one who, of all other men, would be most inclined to act generously to the orphan girl, were it only in remorse for his crime.

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

From this reading In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

which person or people

From this reading In thoughtful days and wakeful nights this question as to the identity of the person who was to meet Léonie Lemarque at the railway-station had been a perplexity to him, the subject of many a new theory: and now it came upon him all at once that this assertion, which he had made on the spur of the moment, in the heat of argument, was the true solution of the mystery.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He tried to realise the thoughts of the lonely old woman, dying in penury, leaving her orphan grandchild to face the world without a friend.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading He tried to realise the thoughts of the lonely old woman, dying in penury, leaving her orphan grandchild to face the world without a friend.

the words that are spoken

From this reading As Edward Heathcote uttered those words, the conviction of their truth flashed into his mind.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading He tried to realise the thoughts of the lonely old woman, dying in penury, leaving her orphan grandchild to face the world without a friend.

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

From this reading It was to Georges himself--her daughter's generous adoring lover, her daughter's suspected murderer--that Madame Lemarque had sent her granddaughter, as to one who, of all other men, would be most inclined to act generously to the orphan girl, were it only in remorse for his crime.