Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading The reader will doubtless have observed the consummate art with which the poisoner had hitherto advanced upon her prey.

(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far

From this reading The design conceived from afar, and executed with elaborate stealth, defied every chance of detection against which the ingenuity of practised villany could guard.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The design conceived from afar, and executed with elaborate stealth, defied every chance of detection against which the ingenuity of practised villany could guard.

(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 helpless condition of the cripple, which Lucretia had assumed, forbade all notion even of her power of movement.

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

From this reading The design conceived from afar, and executed with elaborate stealth, defied every chance of detection against which the ingenuity of practised villany could guard.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading The reader will doubtless have observed the consummate art with which the poisoner had hitherto advanced upon her prey.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Grant even that the deadly drugs should betray the nature of the death they inflicted, that by some unconjectured secret in the science of chemistry the presence of those vegetable compounds which had hitherto baffled every known and positive test in the posthumous examination of the most experienced surgeons, should be clearly ascertained, not one suspicion seemed likely to fall upon the ministrant of death.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading The helpless condition of the cripple, which Lucretia had assumed, forbade all notion even of her power of movement.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading The medicines were never brought to Madame Dalibard, were never given by her hand; nothing ever tasted by the victim could be tracked to her aunt.

people who are frustrated and perplexed

From this reading Grant even that the deadly drugs should betray the nature of the death they inflicted, that by some unconjectured secret in the science of chemistry the presence of those vegetable compounds which had hitherto baffled every known and positive test in the posthumous examination of the most experienced surgeons, should be clearly ascertained, not one suspicion seemed likely to fall upon the ministrant of death.

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

From this reading Grant even that the deadly drugs should betray the nature of the death they inflicted, that by some unconjectured secret in the science of chemistry the presence of those vegetable compounds which had hitherto baffled every known and positive test in the posthumous examination of the most experienced surgeons, should be clearly ascertained, not one suspicion seemed likely to fall upon the ministrant of death.

reveal unintentionally

From this reading Grant even that the deadly drugs should betray the nature of the death they inflicted, that by some unconjectured secret in the science of chemistry the presence of those vegetable compounds which had hitherto baffled every known and positive test in the posthumous examination of the most experienced surgeons, should be clearly ascertained, not one suspicion seemed likely to fall upon the ministrant of death.

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

From this reading The medicines were never brought to Madame Dalibard, were never given by her hand; nothing ever tasted by the victim could be tracked to her aunt.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Grant even that the deadly drugs should betray the nature of the death they inflicted, that by some unconjectured secret in the science of chemistry the presence of those vegetable compounds which had hitherto baffled every known and positive test in the posthumous examination of the most experienced surgeons, should be clearly ascertained, not one suspicion seemed likely to fall upon the ministrant of death.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The design conceived from afar, and executed with elaborate stealth, defied every chance of detection against which the ingenuity of practised villany could guard.

the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions

From this reading Grant even that the deadly drugs should betray the nature of the death they inflicted, that by some unconjectured secret in the science of chemistry the presence of those vegetable compounds which had hitherto baffled every known and positive test in the posthumous examination of the most experienced surgeons, should be clearly ascertained, not one suspicion seemed likely to fall upon the ministrant of death.

without doubt or question

From this reading Grant even that the deadly drugs should betray the nature of the death they inflicted, that by some unconjectured secret in the science of chemistry the presence of those vegetable compounds which had hitherto baffled every known and positive test in the posthumous examination of the most experienced surgeons, should be clearly ascertained, not one suspicion seemed likely to fall upon the ministrant of death.

plural of “compound” — a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts

From this reading Grant even that the deadly drugs should betray the nature of the death they inflicted, that by some unconjectured secret in the science of chemistry the presence of those vegetable compounds which had hitherto baffled every known and positive test in the posthumous examination of the most experienced surgeons, should be clearly ascertained, not one suspicion seemed likely to fall upon the ministrant of death.

past form of “conceive” — have the idea for

From this reading The design conceived from afar, and executed with elaborate stealth, defied every chance of detection against which the ingenuity of practised villany could guard.

a state at a particular time

From this reading The helpless condition of the cripple, which Lucretia had assumed, forbade all notion even of her power of movement.

fulfill sexually

From this reading The reader will doubtless have observed the consummate art with which the poisoner had hitherto advanced upon her prey.

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

From this reading The design conceived from afar, and executed with elaborate stealth, defied every chance of detection against which the ingenuity of practised villany could guard.

deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless

From this reading The helpless condition of the cripple, which Lucretia had assumed, forbade all notion even of her power of movement.

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From this reading The medicines were never brought to Madame Dalibard, were never given by her hand; nothing ever tasted by the victim could be tracked to her aunt.

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading Grant even that the deadly drugs should betray the nature of the death they inflicted, that by some unconjectured secret in the science of chemistry the presence of those vegetable compounds which had hitherto baffled every known and positive test in the posthumous examination of the most experienced surgeons, should be clearly ascertained, not one suspicion seemed likely to fall upon the ministrant of death.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Grant even that the deadly drugs should betray the nature of the death they inflicted, that by some unconjectured secret in the science of chemistry the presence of those vegetable compounds which had hitherto baffled every known and positive test in the posthumous examination of the most experienced surgeons, should be clearly ascertained, not one suspicion seemed likely to fall upon the ministrant of death.

inflected form of “defy” — resist or confront with resistance

From this reading The design conceived from afar, and executed with elaborate stealth, defied every chance of detection against which the ingenuity of practised villany could guard.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading The design conceived from afar, and executed with elaborate stealth, defied every chance of detection against which the ingenuity of practised villany could guard.

the perception that something has occurred or some state exists

From this reading The design conceived from afar, and executed with elaborate stealth, defied every chance of detection against which the ingenuity of practised villany could guard.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading The reader will doubtless have observed the consummate art with which the poisoner had hitherto advanced upon her prey.

plural of “drug” — a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic

From this reading Grant even that the deadly drugs should betray the nature of the death they inflicted, that by some unconjectured secret in the science of chemistry the presence of those vegetable compounds which had hitherto baffled every known and positive test in the posthumous examination of the most experienced surgeons, should be clearly ascertained, not one suspicion seemed likely to fall upon the ministrant of death.

marked by complexity and richness of detail

From this reading The design conceived from afar, and executed with elaborate stealth, defied every chance of detection against which the ingenuity of practised villany could guard.

divisible by two

From this reading Grant even that the deadly drugs should betray the nature of the death they inflicted, that by some unconjectured secret in the science of chemistry the presence of those vegetable compounds which had hitherto baffled every known and positive test in the posthumous examination of the most experienced surgeons, should be clearly ascertained, not one suspicion seemed likely to fall upon the ministrant of death.

at any time

From this reading The medicines were never brought to Madame Dalibard, were never given by her hand; nothing ever tasted by the victim could be tracked to her aunt.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The design conceived from afar, and executed with elaborate stealth, defied every chance of detection against which the ingenuity of practised villany could guard.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading Grant even that the deadly drugs should betray the nature of the death they inflicted, that by some unconjectured secret in the science of chemistry the presence of those vegetable compounds which had hitherto baffled every known and positive test in the posthumous examination of the most experienced surgeons, should be clearly ascertained, not one suspicion seemed likely to fall upon the ministrant of death.

put to death as punishment

From this reading The design conceived from afar, and executed with elaborate stealth, defied every chance of detection against which the ingenuity of practised villany could guard.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading Grant even that the deadly drugs should betray the nature of the death they inflicted, that by some unconjectured secret in the science of chemistry the presence of those vegetable compounds which had hitherto baffled every known and positive test in the posthumous examination of the most experienced surgeons, should be clearly ascertained, not one suspicion seemed likely to fall upon the ministrant of death.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Grant even that the deadly drugs should betray the nature of the death they inflicted, that by some unconjectured secret in the science of chemistry the presence of those vegetable compounds which had hitherto baffled every known and positive test in the posthumous examination of the most experienced surgeons, should be clearly ascertained, not one suspicion seemed likely to fall upon the ministrant of death.

inflected form of “forbid” — command against

From this reading The helpless condition of the cripple, which Lucretia had assumed, forbade all notion even of her power of movement.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The design conceived from afar, and executed with elaborate stealth, defied every chance of detection against which the ingenuity of practised villany could guard.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The medicines were never brought to Madame Dalibard, were never given by her hand; nothing ever tasted by the victim could be tracked to her aunt.

let have

From this reading Grant even that the deadly drugs should betray the nature of the death they inflicted, that by some unconjectured secret in the science of chemistry the presence of those vegetable compounds which had hitherto baffled every known and positive test in the posthumous examination of the most experienced surgeons, should be clearly ascertained, not one suspicion seemed likely to fall upon the ministrant of death.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading The design conceived from afar, and executed with elaborate stealth, defied every chance of detection against which the ingenuity of practised villany could guard.

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

From this reading The reader will doubtless have observed the consummate art with which the poisoner had hitherto advanced upon her prey.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The medicines were never brought to Madame Dalibard, were never given by her hand; nothing ever tasted by the victim could be tracked to her aunt.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The reader will doubtless have observed the consummate art with which the poisoner had hitherto advanced upon her prey.

lacking in or deprived of strength or power

From this reading The helpless condition of the cripple, which Lucretia had assumed, forbade all notion even of her power of movement.

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

From this reading The reader will doubtless have observed the consummate art with which the poisoner had hitherto advanced upon her prey.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading The reader will doubtless have observed the consummate art with which the poisoner had hitherto advanced upon her prey.

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

From this reading Grant even that the deadly drugs should betray the nature of the death they inflicted, that by some unconjectured secret in the science of chemistry the presence of those vegetable compounds which had hitherto baffled every known and positive test in the posthumous examination of the most experienced surgeons, should be clearly ascertained, not one suspicion seemed likely to fall upon the ministrant of death.

past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant

From this reading Grant even that the deadly drugs should betray the nature of the death they inflicted, that by some unconjectured secret in the science of chemistry the presence of those vegetable compounds which had hitherto baffled every known and positive test in the posthumous examination of the most experienced surgeons, should be clearly ascertained, not one suspicion seemed likely to fall upon the ministrant of death.

the power of creative imagination

From this reading The design conceived from afar, and executed with elaborate stealth, defied every chance of detection against which the ingenuity of practised villany could guard.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Grant even that the deadly drugs should betray the nature of the death they inflicted, that by some unconjectured secret in the science of chemistry the presence of those vegetable compounds which had hitherto baffled every known and positive test in the posthumous examination of the most experienced surgeons, should be clearly ascertained, not one suspicion seemed likely to fall upon the ministrant of death.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Grant even that the deadly drugs should betray the nature of the death they inflicted, that by some unconjectured secret in the science of chemistry the presence of those vegetable compounds which had hitherto baffled every known and positive test in the posthumous examination of the most experienced surgeons, should be clearly ascertained, not one suspicion seemed likely to fall upon the ministrant of death.

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

From this reading The helpless condition of the cripple, which Lucretia had assumed, forbade all notion even of her power of movement.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading The medicines were never brought to Madame Dalibard, were never given by her hand; nothing ever tasted by the victim could be tracked to her aunt.

plural of “medicine” — the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading The medicines were never brought to Madame Dalibard, were never given by her hand; nothing ever tasted by the victim could be tracked to her aunt.

someone who serves as a minister

From this reading Grant even that the deadly drugs should betray the nature of the death they inflicted, that by some unconjectured secret in the science of chemistry the presence of those vegetable compounds which had hitherto baffled every known and positive test in the posthumous examination of the most experienced surgeons, should be clearly ascertained, not one suspicion seemed likely to fall upon the ministrant of death.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Grant even that the deadly drugs should betray the nature of the death they inflicted, that by some unconjectured secret in the science of chemistry the presence of those vegetable compounds which had hitherto baffled every known and positive test in the posthumous examination of the most experienced surgeons, should be clearly ascertained, not one suspicion seemed likely to fall upon the ministrant of death.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading The helpless condition of the cripple, which Lucretia had assumed, forbade all notion even of her power of movement.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Grant even that the deadly drugs should betray the nature of the death they inflicted, that by some unconjectured secret in the science of chemistry the presence of those vegetable compounds which had hitherto baffled every known and positive test in the posthumous examination of the most experienced surgeons, should be clearly ascertained, not one suspicion seemed likely to fall upon the ministrant of death.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The medicines were never brought to Madame Dalibard, were never given by her hand; nothing ever tasted by the victim could be tracked to her aunt.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Grant even that the deadly drugs should betray the nature of the death they inflicted, that by some unconjectured secret in the science of chemistry the presence of those vegetable compounds which had hitherto baffled every known and positive test in the posthumous examination of the most experienced surgeons, should be clearly ascertained, not one suspicion seemed likely to fall upon the ministrant of death.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The medicines were never brought to Madame Dalibard, were never given by her hand; nothing ever tasted by the victim could be tracked to her aunt.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading The helpless condition of the cripple, which Lucretia had assumed, forbade all notion even of her power of movement.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The reader will doubtless have observed the consummate art with which the poisoner had hitherto advanced upon her prey.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The design conceived from afar, and executed with elaborate stealth, defied every chance of detection against which the ingenuity of practised villany could guard.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Grant even that the deadly drugs should betray the nature of the death they inflicted, that by some unconjectured secret in the science of chemistry the presence of those vegetable compounds which had hitherto baffled every known and positive test in the posthumous examination of the most experienced surgeons, should be clearly ascertained, not one suspicion seemed likely to fall upon the ministrant of death.

someone who kills with poison

From this reading The reader will doubtless have observed the consummate art with which the poisoner had hitherto advanced upon her prey.

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

From this reading Grant even that the deadly drugs should betray the nature of the death they inflicted, that by some unconjectured secret in the science of chemistry the presence of those vegetable compounds which had hitherto baffled every known and positive test in the posthumous examination of the most experienced surgeons, should be clearly ascertained, not one suspicion seemed likely to fall upon the ministrant of death.

occurring or coming into existence after a person's death

From this reading Grant even that the deadly drugs should betray the nature of the death they inflicted, that by some unconjectured secret in the science of chemistry the presence of those vegetable compounds which had hitherto baffled every known and positive test in the posthumous examination of the most experienced surgeons, should be clearly ascertained, not one suspicion seemed likely to fall upon the ministrant of death.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading The helpless condition of the cripple, which Lucretia had assumed, forbade all notion even of her power of movement.

skillful after much practice

From this reading The design conceived from afar, and executed with elaborate stealth, defied every chance of detection against which the ingenuity of practised villany could guard.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Grant even that the deadly drugs should betray the nature of the death they inflicted, that by some unconjectured secret in the science of chemistry the presence of those vegetable compounds which had hitherto baffled every known and positive test in the posthumous examination of the most experienced surgeons, should be clearly ascertained, not one suspicion seemed likely to fall upon the ministrant of death.

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 reader will doubtless have observed the consummate art with which the poisoner had hitherto advanced upon her prey.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading The reader will doubtless have observed the consummate art with which the poisoner had hitherto advanced upon her prey.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading Grant even that the deadly drugs should betray the nature of the death they inflicted, that by some unconjectured secret in the science of chemistry the presence of those vegetable compounds which had hitherto baffled every known and positive test in the posthumous examination of the most experienced surgeons, should be clearly ascertained, not one suspicion seemed likely to fall upon the ministrant of death.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Grant even that the deadly drugs should betray the nature of the death they inflicted, that by some unconjectured secret in the science of chemistry the presence of those vegetable compounds which had hitherto baffled every known and positive test in the posthumous examination of the most experienced surgeons, should be clearly ascertained, not one suspicion seemed likely to fall upon the ministrant of death.

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

From this reading Grant even that the deadly drugs should betray the nature of the death they inflicted, that by some unconjectured secret in the science of chemistry the presence of those vegetable compounds which had hitherto baffled every known and positive test in the posthumous examination of the most experienced surgeons, should be clearly ascertained, not one suspicion seemed likely to fall upon the ministrant of death.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Grant even that the deadly drugs should betray the nature of the death they inflicted, that by some unconjectured secret in the science of chemistry the presence of those vegetable compounds which had hitherto baffled every known and positive test in the posthumous examination of the most experienced surgeons, should be clearly ascertained, not one suspicion seemed likely to fall upon the ministrant of death.

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

From this reading Grant even that the deadly drugs should betray the nature of the death they inflicted, that by some unconjectured secret in the science of chemistry the presence of those vegetable compounds which had hitherto baffled every known and positive test in the posthumous examination of the most experienced surgeons, should be clearly ascertained, not one suspicion seemed likely to fall upon the ministrant of death.

avoiding detection by moving carefully

From this reading The design conceived from afar, and executed with elaborate stealth, defied every chance of detection against which the ingenuity of practised villany could guard.

plural of “surgeon” — a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading Grant even that the deadly drugs should betray the nature of the death they inflicted, that by some unconjectured secret in the science of chemistry the presence of those vegetable compounds which had hitherto baffled every known and positive test in the posthumous examination of the most experienced surgeons, should be clearly ascertained, not one suspicion seemed likely to fall upon the ministrant of death.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Grant even that the deadly drugs should betray the nature of the death they inflicted, that by some unconjectured secret in the science of chemistry the presence of those vegetable compounds which had hitherto baffled every known and positive test in the posthumous examination of the most experienced surgeons, should be clearly ascertained, not one suspicion seemed likely to fall upon the ministrant of death.

past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something

From this reading The medicines were never brought to Madame Dalibard, were never given by her hand; nothing ever tasted by the victim could be tracked to her aunt.

trying something to find out about it

From this reading Grant even that the deadly drugs should betray the nature of the death they inflicted, that by some unconjectured secret in the science of chemistry the presence of those vegetable compounds which had hitherto baffled every known and positive test in the posthumous examination of the most experienced surgeons, should be clearly ascertained, not one suspicion seemed likely to fall upon the ministrant of death.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Grant even that the deadly drugs should betray the nature of the death they inflicted, that by some unconjectured secret in the science of chemistry the presence of those vegetable compounds which had hitherto baffled every known and positive test in the posthumous examination of the most experienced surgeons, should be clearly ascertained, not one suspicion seemed likely to fall upon the ministrant of death.

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

From this reading The reader will doubtless have observed the consummate art with which the poisoner had hitherto advanced upon her prey.

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

From this reading Grant even that the deadly drugs should betray the nature of the death they inflicted, that by some unconjectured secret in the science of chemistry the presence of those vegetable compounds which had hitherto baffled every known and positive test in the posthumous examination of the most experienced surgeons, should be clearly ascertained, not one suspicion seemed likely to fall upon the ministrant of death.

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

From this reading Grant even that the deadly drugs should betray the nature of the death they inflicted, that by some unconjectured secret in the science of chemistry the presence of those vegetable compounds which had hitherto baffled every known and positive test in the posthumous examination of the most experienced surgeons, should be clearly ascertained, not one suspicion seemed likely to fall upon the ministrant of death.

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

From this reading Grant even that the deadly drugs should betray the nature of the death they inflicted, that by some unconjectured secret in the science of chemistry the presence of those vegetable compounds which had hitherto baffled every known and positive test in the posthumous examination of the most experienced surgeons, should be clearly ascertained, not one suspicion seemed likely to fall upon the ministrant of death.

having tracks

From this reading The medicines were never brought to Madame Dalibard, were never given by her hand; nothing ever tasted by the victim could be tracked to her aunt.

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

From this reading Grant even that the deadly drugs should betray the nature of the death they inflicted, that by some unconjectured secret in the science of chemistry the presence of those vegetable compounds which had hitherto baffled every known and positive test in the posthumous examination of the most experienced surgeons, should be clearly ascertained, not one suspicion seemed likely to fall upon the ministrant of death.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The reader will doubtless have observed the consummate art with which the poisoner had hitherto advanced upon her prey.

edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant

From this reading Grant even that the deadly drugs should betray the nature of the death they inflicted, that by some unconjectured secret in the science of chemistry the presence of those vegetable compounds which had hitherto baffled every known and positive test in the posthumous examination of the most experienced surgeons, should be clearly ascertained, not one suspicion seemed likely to fall upon the ministrant of death.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading The medicines were never brought to Madame Dalibard, were never given by her hand; nothing ever tasted by the victim could be tracked to her aunt.

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

From this reading The design conceived from afar, and executed with elaborate stealth, defied every chance of detection against which the ingenuity of practised villany could guard.

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

From this reading The medicines were never brought to Madame Dalibard, were never given by her hand; nothing ever tasted by the victim could be tracked to her aunt.

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

From this reading The reader will doubtless have observed the consummate art with which the poisoner had hitherto advanced upon her prey.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The reader will doubtless have observed the consummate art with which the poisoner had hitherto advanced upon her prey.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The reader will doubtless have observed the consummate art with which the poisoner had hitherto advanced upon her prey.