Chapter I · Chapter 1

A person who helps another commit a daring crime or secret scheme.

From this reading If the son were discovered, and proofs of his birth in the keeping of himself and his accomplice, his avarice naturally suggested the expediency of wringing from that son some pledge of adequate reward on succession to an inheritance which they alone could secure to him; out of this fancied fund not only Grabman, but his employer, was to be paid.

-ing form of “acknowledge” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading She shrank from proclaiming those second spousals, sullied by the degradation to which they had exposed her, and the suspicions implied in the inquest on her husband, until the hour for acknowledging her son should arrive.

having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

From this reading If the son were discovered, and proofs of his birth in the keeping of himself and his accomplice, his avarice naturally suggested the expediency of wringing from that son some pledge of adequate reward on succession to an inheritance which they alone could secure to him; out of this fancied fund not only Grabman, but his employer, was to be paid.

Having no one else present.

From this reading If the son were discovered, and proofs of his birth in the keeping of himself and his accomplice, his avarice naturally suggested the expediency of wringing from that son some pledge of adequate reward on succession to an inheritance which they alone could secure to him; out of this fancied fund not only Grabman, but his employer, was to be paid.

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

From this reading If the son were discovered, and proofs of his birth in the keeping of himself and his accomplice, his avarice naturally suggested the expediency of wringing from that son some pledge of adequate reward on succession to an inheritance which they alone could secure to him; out of this fancied fund not only Grabman, but his employer, was to be paid.

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

From this reading She shrank from proclaiming those second spousals, sullied by the degradation to which they had exposed her, and the suspicions implied in the inquest on her husband, until the hour for acknowledging her son should arrive.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading The concealment of the identity between Mrs. Braddell and Madame Dalibard might facilitate such an arrangement.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading She shrank from proclaiming those second spousals, sullied by the degradation to which they had exposed her, and the suspicions implied in the inquest on her husband, until the hour for acknowledging her son should arrive.

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

From this reading This idea Varney locked as yet in his own breast.

Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

From this reading If the son were discovered, and proofs of his birth in the keeping of himself and his accomplice, his avarice naturally suggested the expediency of wringing from that son some pledge of adequate reward on succession to an inheritance which they alone could secure to him; out of this fancied fund not only Grabman, but his employer, was to be paid.

an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

From this reading He did not dare to speak to Lucretia of the bargain he ultimately meditated with her son.

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

From this reading If the son were discovered, and proofs of his birth in the keeping of himself and his accomplice, his avarice naturally suggested the expediency of wringing from that son some pledge of adequate reward on succession to an inheritance which they alone could secure to him; out of this fancied fund not only Grabman, but his employer, was to be paid.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The concealment of the identity between Mrs. Braddell and Madame Dalibard might facilitate such an arrangement.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading If the son were discovered, and proofs of his birth in the keeping of himself and his accomplice, his avarice naturally suggested the expediency of wringing from that son some pledge of adequate reward on succession to an inheritance which they alone could secure to him; out of this fancied fund not only Grabman, but his employer, was to be paid.

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From this reading The concealment of the identity between Mrs. Braddell and Madame Dalibard might facilitate such an arrangement.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading This idea Varney locked as yet in his own breast.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading If the son were discovered, and proofs of his birth in the keeping of himself and his accomplice, his avarice naturally suggested the expediency of wringing from that son some pledge of adequate reward on succession to an inheritance which they alone could secure to him; out of this fancied fund not only Grabman, but his employer, was to be paid.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She shrank from proclaiming those second spousals, sullied by the degradation to which they had exposed her, and the suspicions implied in the inquest on her husband, until the hour for acknowledging her son should arrive.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading She resumed, therefore, the name of Dalibard, and by that we will continue to call her.

the condition of being concealed or hidden

From this reading The concealment of the identity between Mrs. Braddell and Madame Dalibard might facilitate such an arrangement.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading She resumed, therefore, the name of Dalibard, and by that we will continue to call her.

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

From this reading If the son were discovered, and proofs of his birth in the keeping of himself and his accomplice, his avarice naturally suggested the expediency of wringing from that son some pledge of adequate reward on succession to an inheritance which they alone could secure to him; out of this fancied fund not only Grabman, but his employer, was to be paid.

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From this reading She resumed, therefore, the name of Dalibard, and by that we will continue to call her.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading He did not dare to speak to Lucretia of the bargain he ultimately meditated with her son.

changing to a lower state (a less respected state)

From this reading She shrank from proclaiming those second spousals, sullied by the degradation to which they had exposed her, and the suspicions implied in the inquest on her husband, until the hour for acknowledging her son should arrive.

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

From this reading He did not dare to speak to Lucretia of the bargain he ultimately meditated with her son.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading If the son were discovered, and proofs of his birth in the keeping of himself and his accomplice, his avarice naturally suggested the expediency of wringing from that son some pledge of adequate reward on succession to an inheritance which they alone could secure to him; out of this fancied fund not only Grabman, but his employer, was to be paid.

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From this reading Nor was Varney uninfluential in dissuading her from proclaiming her second marriage till occasion necessitated.

a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading If the son were discovered, and proofs of his birth in the keeping of himself and his accomplice, his avarice naturally suggested the expediency of wringing from that son some pledge of adequate reward on succession to an inheritance which they alone could secure to him; out of this fancied fund not only Grabman, but his employer, was to be paid.

the quality of being suited to the end in view

From this reading If the son were discovered, and proofs of his birth in the keeping of himself and his accomplice, his avarice naturally suggested the expediency of wringing from that son some pledge of adequate reward on succession to an inheritance which they alone could secure to him; out of this fancied fund not only Grabman, but his employer, was to be paid.

with no protection or shield

From this reading She shrank from proclaiming those second spousals, sullied by the degradation to which they had exposed her, and the suspicions implied in the inquest on her husband, until the hour for acknowledging her son should arrive.

make easier

From this reading The concealment of the identity between Mrs. Braddell and Madame Dalibard might facilitate such an arrangement.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading If the son were discovered, and proofs of his birth in the keeping of himself and his accomplice, his avarice naturally suggested the expediency of wringing from that son some pledge of adequate reward on succession to an inheritance which they alone could secure to him; out of this fancied fund not only Grabman, but his employer, was to be paid.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She shrank from proclaiming those second spousals, sullied by the degradation to which they had exposed her, and the suspicions implied in the inquest on her husband, until the hour for acknowledging her son should arrive.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She shrank from proclaiming those second spousals, sullied by the degradation to which they had exposed her, and the suspicions implied in the inquest on her husband, until the hour for acknowledging her son should arrive.

a reserve of money set aside for some purpose

From this reading If the son were discovered, and proofs of his birth in the keeping of himself and his accomplice, his avarice naturally suggested the expediency of wringing from that son some pledge of adequate reward on succession to an inheritance which they alone could secure to him; out of this fancied fund not only Grabman, but his employer, was to be paid.

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From this reading If the son were discovered, and proofs of his birth in the keeping of himself and his accomplice, his avarice naturally suggested the expediency of wringing from that son some pledge of adequate reward on succession to an inheritance which they alone could secure to him; out of this fancied fund not only Grabman, but his employer, was to be paid.

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

From this reading She shrank from proclaiming those second spousals, sullied by the degradation to which they had exposed her, and the suspicions implied in the inquest on her husband, until the hour for acknowledging her son should arrive.

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

From this reading He did not dare to speak to Lucretia of the bargain he ultimately meditated with her son.

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

From this reading She shrank from proclaiming those second spousals, sullied by the degradation to which they had exposed her, and the suspicions implied in the inquest on her husband, until the hour for acknowledging her son should arrive.

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

From this reading If the son were discovered, and proofs of his birth in the keeping of himself and his accomplice, his avarice naturally suggested the expediency of wringing from that son some pledge of adequate reward on succession to an inheritance which they alone could secure to him; out of this fancied fund not only Grabman, but his employer, was to be paid.

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

From this reading If the son were discovered, and proofs of his birth in the keeping of himself and his accomplice, his avarice naturally suggested the expediency of wringing from that son some pledge of adequate reward on succession to an inheritance which they alone could secure to him; out of this fancied fund not only Grabman, but his employer, was to be paid.

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

From this reading If the son were discovered, and proofs of his birth in the keeping of himself and his accomplice, his avarice naturally suggested the expediency of wringing from that son some pledge of adequate reward on succession to an inheritance which they alone could secure to him; out of this fancied fund not only Grabman, but his employer, was to be paid.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading She shrank from proclaiming those second spousals, sullied by the degradation to which they had exposed her, and the suspicions implied in the inquest on her husband, until the hour for acknowledging her son should arrive.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading She shrank from proclaiming those second spousals, sullied by the degradation to which they had exposed her, and the suspicions implied in the inquest on her husband, until the hour for acknowledging her son should arrive.

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

From this reading This idea Varney locked as yet in his own breast.

the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity

From this reading The concealment of the identity between Mrs. Braddell and Madame Dalibard might facilitate such an arrangement.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If the son were discovered, and proofs of his birth in the keeping of himself and his accomplice, his avarice naturally suggested the expediency of wringing from that son some pledge of adequate reward on succession to an inheritance which they alone could secure to him; out of this fancied fund not only Grabman, but his employer, was to be paid.

inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly

From this reading She shrank from proclaiming those second spousals, sullied by the degradation to which they had exposed her, and the suspicions implied in the inquest on her husband, until the hour for acknowledging her son should arrive.

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

From this reading She shrank from proclaiming those second spousals, sullied by the degradation to which they had exposed her, and the suspicions implied in the inquest on her husband, until the hour for acknowledging her son should arrive.

hereditary succession to a title or an office or property

From this reading If the son were discovered, and proofs of his birth in the keeping of himself and his accomplice, his avarice naturally suggested the expediency of wringing from that son some pledge of adequate reward on succession to an inheritance which they alone could secure to him; out of this fancied fund not only Grabman, but his employer, was to be paid.

an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death

From this reading She shrank from proclaiming those second spousals, sullied by the degradation to which they had exposed her, and the suspicions implied in the inquest on her husband, until the hour for acknowledging her son should arrive.

conformity or harmony

From this reading If the son were discovered, and proofs of his birth in the keeping of himself and his accomplice, his avarice naturally suggested the expediency of wringing from that son some pledge of adequate reward on succession to an inheritance which they alone could secure to him; out of this fancied fund not only Grabman, but his employer, was to be paid.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading This idea Varney locked as yet in his own breast.

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From this reading He did not dare to speak to Lucretia of the bargain he ultimately meditated with her son.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading The concealment of the identity between Mrs. Braddell and Madame Dalibard might facilitate such an arrangement.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading Nor was Varney uninfluential in dissuading her from proclaiming her second marriage till occasion necessitated.

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From this reading He did not dare to speak to Lucretia of the bargain he ultimately meditated with her son.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The concealment of the identity between Mrs. Braddell and Madame Dalibard might facilitate such an arrangement.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The concealment of the identity between Mrs. Braddell and Madame Dalibard might facilitate such an arrangement.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading She resumed, therefore, the name of Dalibard, and by that we will continue to call her.

as might be expected

From this reading If the son were discovered, and proofs of his birth in the keeping of himself and his accomplice, his avarice naturally suggested the expediency of wringing from that son some pledge of adequate reward on succession to an inheritance which they alone could secure to him; out of this fancied fund not only Grabman, but his employer, was to be paid.

past form of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading Nor was Varney uninfluential in dissuading her from proclaiming her second marriage till occasion necessitated.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor was Varney uninfluential in dissuading her from proclaiming her second marriage till occasion necessitated.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If the son were discovered, and proofs of his birth in the keeping of himself and his accomplice, his avarice naturally suggested the expediency of wringing from that son some pledge of adequate reward on succession to an inheritance which they alone could secure to him; out of this fancied fund not only Grabman, but his employer, was to be paid.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Nor was Varney uninfluential in dissuading her from proclaiming her second marriage till occasion necessitated.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She resumed, therefore, the name of Dalibard, and by that we will continue to call her.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She shrank from proclaiming those second spousals, sullied by the degradation to which they had exposed her, and the suspicions implied in the inquest on her husband, until the hour for acknowledging her son should arrive.

and nothing more

From this reading If the son were discovered, and proofs of his birth in the keeping of himself and his accomplice, his avarice naturally suggested the expediency of wringing from that son some pledge of adequate reward on succession to an inheritance which they alone could secure to him; out of this fancied fund not only Grabman, but his employer, was to be paid.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading If the son were discovered, and proofs of his birth in the keeping of himself and his accomplice, his avarice naturally suggested the expediency of wringing from that son some pledge of adequate reward on succession to an inheritance which they alone could secure to him; out of this fancied fund not only Grabman, but his employer, was to be paid.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading This idea Varney locked as yet in his own breast.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading If the son were discovered, and proofs of his birth in the keeping of himself and his accomplice, his avarice naturally suggested the expediency of wringing from that son some pledge of adequate reward on succession to an inheritance which they alone could secure to him; out of this fancied fund not only Grabman, but his employer, was to be paid.

promise solemnly and formally

From this reading If the son were discovered, and proofs of his birth in the keeping of himself and his accomplice, his avarice naturally suggested the expediency of wringing from that son some pledge of adequate reward on succession to an inheritance which they alone could secure to him; out of this fancied fund not only Grabman, but his employer, was to be paid.

-ing form of “proclaim” — declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles

From this reading She shrank from proclaiming those second spousals, sullied by the degradation to which they had exposed her, and the suspicions implied in the inquest on her husband, until the hour for acknowledging her son should arrive.

plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading If the son were discovered, and proofs of his birth in the keeping of himself and his accomplice, his avarice naturally suggested the expediency of wringing from that son some pledge of adequate reward on succession to an inheritance which they alone could secure to him; out of this fancied fund not only Grabman, but his employer, was to be paid.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading She resumed, therefore, the name of Dalibard, and by that we will continue to call her.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading If the son were discovered, and proofs of his birth in the keeping of himself and his accomplice, his avarice naturally suggested the expediency of wringing from that son some pledge of adequate reward on succession to an inheritance which they alone could secure to him; out of this fancied fund not only Grabman, but his employer, was to be paid.

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

From this reading She shrank from proclaiming those second spousals, sullied by the degradation to which they had exposed her, and the suspicions implied in the inquest on her husband, until the hour for acknowledging her son should arrive.

get by special effort

From this reading If the son were discovered, and proofs of his birth in the keeping of himself and his accomplice, his avarice naturally suggested the expediency of wringing from that son some pledge of adequate reward on succession to an inheritance which they alone could secure to him; out of this fancied fund not only Grabman, but his employer, was to be paid.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She shrank from proclaiming those second spousals, sullied by the degradation to which they had exposed her, and the suspicions implied in the inquest on her husband, until the hour for acknowledging her son should arrive.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading She shrank from proclaiming those second spousals, sullied by the degradation to which they had exposed her, and the suspicions implied in the inquest on her husband, until the hour for acknowledging her son should arrive.

inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading She shrank from proclaiming those second spousals, sullied by the degradation to which they had exposed her, and the suspicions implied in the inquest on her husband, until the hour for acknowledging her son should arrive.

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

From this reading If the son were discovered, and proofs of his birth in the keeping of himself and his accomplice, his avarice naturally suggested the expediency of wringing from that son some pledge of adequate reward on succession to an inheritance which they alone could secure to him; out of this fancied fund not only Grabman, but his employer, was to be paid.

a male human offspring

From this reading She shrank from proclaiming those second spousals, sullied by the degradation to which they had exposed her, and the suspicions implied in the inquest on her husband, until the hour for acknowledging her son should arrive.

express in speech

From this reading He did not dare to speak to Lucretia of the bargain he ultimately meditated with her son.

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From this reading She shrank from proclaiming those second spousals, sullied by the degradation to which they had exposed her, and the suspicions implied in the inquest on her husband, until the hour for acknowledging her son should arrive.

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading If the son were discovered, and proofs of his birth in the keeping of himself and his accomplice, his avarice naturally suggested the expediency of wringing from that son some pledge of adequate reward on succession to an inheritance which they alone could secure to him; out of this fancied fund not only Grabman, but his employer, was to be paid.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The concealment of the identity between Mrs. Braddell and Madame Dalibard might facilitate such an arrangement.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading If the son were discovered, and proofs of his birth in the keeping of himself and his accomplice, his avarice naturally suggested the expediency of wringing from that son some pledge of adequate reward on succession to an inheritance which they alone could secure to him; out of this fancied fund not only Grabman, but his employer, was to be paid.

inflected form of “sully” — place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

From this reading She shrank from proclaiming those second spousals, sullied by the degradation to which they had exposed her, and the suspicions implied in the inquest on her husband, until the hour for acknowledging her son should arrive.

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

From this reading She shrank from proclaiming those second spousals, sullied by the degradation to which they had exposed her, and the suspicions implied in the inquest on her husband, until the hour for acknowledging her son should arrive.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She resumed, therefore, the name of Dalibard, and by that we will continue to call her.

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

From this reading She shrank from proclaiming those second spousals, sullied by the degradation to which they had exposed her, and the suspicions implied in the inquest on her husband, until the hour for acknowledging her son should arrive.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading She resumed, therefore, the name of Dalibard, and by that we will continue to call her.

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

From this reading She shrank from proclaiming those second spousals, sullied by the degradation to which they had exposed her, and the suspicions implied in the inquest on her husband, until the hour for acknowledging her son should arrive.

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

From this reading If the son were discovered, and proofs of his birth in the keeping of himself and his accomplice, his avarice naturally suggested the expediency of wringing from that son some pledge of adequate reward on succession to an inheritance which they alone could secure to him; out of this fancied fund not only Grabman, but his employer, was to be paid.

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

From this reading She shrank from proclaiming those second spousals, sullied by the degradation to which they had exposed her, and the suspicions implied in the inquest on her husband, until the hour for acknowledging her son should arrive.

up to a particular time

From this reading Nor was Varney uninfluential in dissuading her from proclaiming her second marriage till occasion necessitated.

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

From this reading She shrank from proclaiming those second spousals, sullied by the degradation to which they had exposed her, and the suspicions implied in the inquest on her husband, until the hour for acknowledging her son should arrive.

as the end result of a succession or process

From this reading He did not dare to speak to Lucretia of the bargain he ultimately meditated with her son.

not influential

From this reading Nor was Varney uninfluential in dissuading her from proclaiming her second marriage till occasion necessitated.

up to a particular time

From this reading She shrank from proclaiming those second spousals, sullied by the degradation to which they had exposed her, and the suspicions implied in the inquest on her husband, until the hour for acknowledging her son should arrive.

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From this reading Nor was Varney uninfluential in dissuading her from proclaiming her second marriage till occasion necessitated.

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

From this reading Nor was Varney uninfluential in dissuading her from proclaiming her second marriage till occasion necessitated.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading She resumed, therefore, the name of Dalibard, and by that we will continue to call her.

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

From this reading If the son were discovered, and proofs of his birth in the keeping of himself and his accomplice, his avarice naturally suggested the expediency of wringing from that son some pledge of adequate reward on succession to an inheritance which they alone could secure to him; out of this fancied fund not only Grabman, but his employer, was to be paid.

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

From this reading She shrank from proclaiming those second spousals, sullied by the degradation to which they had exposed her, and the suspicions implied in the inquest on her husband, until the hour for acknowledging her son should arrive.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading She resumed, therefore, the name of Dalibard, and by that we will continue to call her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He did not dare to speak to Lucretia of the bargain he ultimately meditated with her son.

-ing form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape

From this reading If the son were discovered, and proofs of his birth in the keeping of himself and his accomplice, his avarice naturally suggested the expediency of wringing from that son some pledge of adequate reward on succession to an inheritance which they alone could secure to him; out of this fancied fund not only Grabman, but his employer, was to be paid.

but in spite of that

From this reading This idea Varney locked as yet in his own breast.