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From this reading On Monday, April 4th, 19--, the evening paper _La Capitale_ published the following article on its first page:-- A drama, over the motives of which there is a bewildering host of conjectures, was unfolded this morning on the heights of Montmartre.
4th
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From this reading On Monday, April 4th, 19--, the evening paper _La Capitale_ published the following article on its first page:-- A drama, over the motives of which there is a bewildering host of conjectures, was unfolded this morning on the heights of Montmartre.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On Monday, April 4th, 19--, the evening paper _La Capitale_ published the following article on its first page:-- A drama, over the motives of which there is a bewildering host of conjectures, was unfolded this morning on the heights of Montmartre.
absorptionnounUS /əbˈzɔːrpʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid
From this reading We say 'crime' designedly, because, when the preliminary medical examination was completed, it was clear that the death of the Baroness de Vibray was due to the absorption of some poison.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The Baroness de Vibray, well known in the Parisian world and among artists, whose generous patroness she was, has been found dead in the studio of the ceramic painter, Jacques Dollon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Baroness de Vibray, well known in the Parisian world and among artists, whose generous patroness she was, has been found dead in the studio of the ceramic painter, Jacques Dollon.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading On Monday, April 4th, 19--, the evening paper _La Capitale_ published the following article on its first page:-- A drama, over the motives of which there is a bewildering host of conjectures, was unfolded this morning on the heights of Montmartre.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading On Monday, April 4th, 19--, the evening paper _La Capitale_ published the following article on its first page:-- A drama, over the motives of which there is a bewildering host of conjectures, was unfolded this morning on the heights of Montmartre.
artistsnounUS /ˈɑːrtɪsts/
plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading The Baroness de Vibray, well known in the Parisian world and among artists, whose generous patroness she was, has been found dead in the studio of the ceramic painter, Jacques Dollon.
AUTHORSnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHORS OF "FANTOMAS," "THE EXPLOITS OF JUVE," ETC.
BaronessnounUS /ˈberənɪs/
a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron
From this reading The Baroness de Vibray, well known in the Parisian world and among artists, whose generous patroness she was, has been found dead in the studio of the ceramic painter, Jacques Dollon.
for the reason that
From this reading We say 'crime' designedly, because, when the preliminary medical examination was completed, it was clear that the death of the Baroness de Vibray was due to the absorption of some poison.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Baroness de Vibray, well known in the Parisian world and among artists, whose generous patroness she was, has been found dead in the studio of the ceramic painter, Jacques Dollon.
next to; at the side of
From this reading The young painter, rendered completely helpless by a soporific, lay stretched out beside her when the crime was discovered.
bewilderingverbUS /bɪˈwɪldərɪŋ/
-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading On Monday, April 4th, 19--, the evening paper _La Capitale_ published the following article on its first page:-- A drama, over the motives of which there is a bewildering host of conjectures, was unfolded this morning on the heights of Montmartre.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The young painter, rendered completely helpless by a soporific, lay stretched out beside her when the crime was discovered.
Capitale
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From this reading On Monday, April 4th, 19--, the evening paper _La Capitale_ published the following article on its first page:-- A drama, over the motives of which there is a bewildering host of conjectures, was unfolded this morning on the heights of Montmartre.
ceramicadjectiveUS /sərˈæmɪk/
of or relating to or made from a ceramic
From this reading The Baroness de Vibray, well known in the Parisian world and among artists, whose generous patroness she was, has been found dead in the studio of the ceramic painter, Jacques Dollon.
rid of obstructions
From this reading We say 'crime' designedly, because, when the preliminary medical examination was completed, it was clear that the death of the Baroness de Vibray was due to the absorption of some poison.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading We say 'crime' designedly, because, when the preliminary medical examination was completed, it was clear that the death of the Baroness de Vibray was due to the absorption of some poison.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The young painter, rendered completely helpless by a soporific, lay stretched out beside her when the crime was discovered.
conjecturesnounUS /kənˈdʒektʃərz/
plural of “conjecture” — a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading On Monday, April 4th, 19--, the evening paper _La Capitale_ published the following article on its first page:-- A drama, over the motives of which there is a bewildering host of conjectures, was unfolded this morning on the heights of Montmartre.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading The young painter, rendered completely helpless by a soporific, lay stretched out beside her when the crime was discovered.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The Baroness de Vibray, well known in the Parisian world and among artists, whose generous patroness she was, has been found dead in the studio of the ceramic painter, Jacques Dollon.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The Baroness de Vibray, well known in the Parisian world and among artists, whose generous patroness she was, has been found dead in the studio of the ceramic painter, Jacques Dollon.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading We say 'crime' designedly, because, when the preliminary medical examination was completed, it was clear that the death of the Baroness de Vibray was due to the absorption of some poison.
designedlyadverb
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading We say 'crime' designedly, because, when the preliminary medical examination was completed, it was clear that the death of the Baroness de Vibray was due to the absorption of some poison.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The young painter, rendered completely helpless by a soporific, lay stretched out beside her when the crime was discovered.
Dollon
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From this reading The Baroness de Vibray, well known in the Parisian world and among artists, whose generous patroness she was, has been found dead in the studio of the ceramic painter, Jacques Dollon.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading On Monday, April 4th, 19--, the evening paper _La Capitale_ published the following article on its first page:-- A drama, over the motives of which there is a bewildering host of conjectures, was unfolded this morning on the heights of Montmartre.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading We say 'crime' designedly, because, when the preliminary medical examination was completed, it was clear that the death of the Baroness de Vibray was due to the absorption of some poison.
ETC
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From this reading AUTHORS OF "FANTOMAS," "THE EXPLOITS OF JUVE," ETC.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On Monday, April 4th, 19--, the evening paper _La Capitale_ published the following article on its first page:-- A drama, over the motives of which there is a bewildering host of conjectures, was unfolded this morning on the heights of Montmartre.
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading We say 'crime' designedly, because, when the preliminary medical examination was completed, it was clear that the death of the Baroness de Vibray was due to the absorption of some poison.
EXPLOITSnounUS /ˈeksplɔɪts/
plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement
From this reading AUTHORS OF "FANTOMAS," "THE EXPLOITS OF JUVE," ETC.
FANTOMAS
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From this reading AUTHORS OF "FANTOMAS," "THE EXPLOITS OF JUVE," ETC.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading On Monday, April 4th, 19--, the evening paper _La Capitale_ published the following article on its first page:-- A drama, over the motives of which there is a bewildering host of conjectures, was unfolded this morning on the heights of Montmartre.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On Monday, April 4th, 19--, the evening paper _La Capitale_ published the following article on its first page:-- A drama, over the motives of which there is a bewildering host of conjectures, was unfolded this morning on the heights of Montmartre.
set up or found
From this reading The Baroness de Vibray, well known in the Parisian world and among artists, whose generous patroness she was, has been found dead in the studio of the ceramic painter, Jacques Dollon.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading The Baroness de Vibray, well known in the Parisian world and among artists, whose generous patroness she was, has been found dead in the studio of the ceramic painter, Jacques Dollon.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Baroness de Vibray, well known in the Parisian world and among artists, whose generous patroness she was, has been found dead in the studio of the ceramic painter, Jacques Dollon.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading On Monday, April 4th, 19--, the evening paper _La Capitale_ published the following article on its first page:-- A drama, over the motives of which there is a bewildering host of conjectures, was unfolded this morning on the heights of Montmartre.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading The young painter, rendered completely helpless by a soporific, lay stretched out beside her when the crime was discovered.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The young painter, rendered completely helpless by a soporific, lay stretched out beside her when the crime was discovered.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading On Monday, April 4th, 19--, the evening paper _La Capitale_ published the following article on its first page:-- A drama, over the motives of which there is a bewildering host of conjectures, was unfolded this morning on the heights of Montmartre.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Baroness de Vibray, well known in the Parisian world and among artists, whose generous patroness she was, has been found dead in the studio of the ceramic painter, Jacques Dollon.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On Monday, April 4th, 19--, the evening paper _La Capitale_ published the following article on its first page:-- A drama, over the motives of which there is a bewildering host of conjectures, was unfolded this morning on the heights of Montmartre.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We say 'crime' designedly, because, when the preliminary medical examination was completed, it was clear that the death of the Baroness de Vibray was due to the absorption of some poison.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading On Monday, April 4th, 19--, the evening paper _La Capitale_ published the following article on its first page:-- A drama, over the motives of which there is a bewildering host of conjectures, was unfolded this morning on the heights of Montmartre.
Jacques
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From this reading The Baroness de Vibray, well known in the Parisian world and among artists, whose generous patroness she was, has been found dead in the studio of the ceramic painter, Jacques Dollon.
JUVE
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From this reading AUTHORS OF "FANTOMAS," "THE EXPLOITS OF JUVE," ETC.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The Baroness de Vibray, well known in the Parisian world and among artists, whose generous patroness she was, has been found dead in the studio of the ceramic painter, Jacques Dollon.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading On Monday, April 4th, 19--, the evening paper _La Capitale_ published the following article on its first page:-- A drama, over the motives of which there is a bewildering host of conjectures, was unfolded this morning on the heights of Montmartre.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The young painter, rendered completely helpless by a soporific, lay stretched out beside her when the crime was discovered.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading We say 'crime' designedly, because, when the preliminary medical examination was completed, it was clear that the death of the Baroness de Vibray was due to the absorption of some poison.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading On Monday, April 4th, 19--, the evening paper _La Capitale_ published the following article on its first page:-- A drama, over the motives of which there is a bewildering host of conjectures, was unfolded this morning on the heights of Montmartre.
MontmartrenounUS /ˌmɑːnˈmærtrə/
the highest point in Paris; famous for its associations with many artists
From this reading On Monday, April 4th, 19--, the evening paper _La Capitale_ published the following article on its first page:-- A drama, over the motives of which there is a bewildering host of conjectures, was unfolded this morning on the heights of Montmartre.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On Monday, April 4th, 19--, the evening paper _La Capitale_ published the following article on its first page:-- A drama, over the motives of which there is a bewildering host of conjectures, was unfolded this morning on the heights of Montmartre.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading On Monday, April 4th, 19--, the evening paper _La Capitale_ published the following article on its first page:-- A drama, over the motives of which there is a bewildering host of conjectures, was unfolded this morning on the heights of Montmartre.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHORS OF "FANTOMAS," "THE EXPLOITS OF JUVE," ETC.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Monday, April 4th, 19--, the evening paper _La Capitale_ published the following article on its first page:-- A drama, over the motives of which there is a bewildering host of conjectures, was unfolded this morning on the heights of Montmartre.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The young painter, rendered completely helpless by a soporific, lay stretched out beside her when the crime was discovered.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading On Monday, April 4th, 19--, the evening paper _La Capitale_ published the following article on its first page:-- A drama, over the motives of which there is a bewildering host of conjectures, was unfolded this morning on the heights of Montmartre.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading On Monday, April 4th, 19--, the evening paper _La Capitale_ published the following article on its first page:-- A drama, over the motives of which there is a bewildering host of conjectures, was unfolded this morning on the heights of Montmartre.
painternounUS /ˈpeɪntər/
an artist who paints
From this reading The Baroness de Vibray, well known in the Parisian world and among artists, whose generous patroness she was, has been found dead in the studio of the ceramic painter, Jacques Dollon.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading On Monday, April 4th, 19--, the evening paper _La Capitale_ published the following article on its first page:-- A drama, over the motives of which there is a bewildering host of conjectures, was unfolded this morning on the heights of Montmartre.
ParisianadjectiveUS /pərˈɪʒən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants
From this reading The Baroness de Vibray, well known in the Parisian world and among artists, whose generous patroness she was, has been found dead in the studio of the ceramic painter, Jacques Dollon.
patronessnounUS /ˈpeɪtrənəs/
a woman who is a patron or the wife of a patron
From this reading The Baroness de Vibray, well known in the Parisian world and among artists, whose generous patroness she was, has been found dead in the studio of the ceramic painter, Jacques Dollon.
poisonverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading We say 'crime' designedly, because, when the preliminary medical examination was completed, it was clear that the death of the Baroness de Vibray was due to the absorption of some poison.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading We say 'crime' designedly, because, when the preliminary medical examination was completed, it was clear that the death of the Baroness de Vibray was due to the absorption of some poison.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading On Monday, April 4th, 19--, the evening paper _La Capitale_ published the following article on its first page:-- A drama, over the motives of which there is a bewildering host of conjectures, was unfolded this morning on the heights of Montmartre.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading The young painter, rendered completely helpless by a soporific, lay stretched out beside her when the crime was discovered.
express in words
From this reading We say 'crime' designedly, because, when the preliminary medical examination was completed, it was clear that the death of the Baroness de Vibray was due to the absorption of some poison.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Baroness de Vibray, well known in the Parisian world and among artists, whose generous patroness she was, has been found dead in the studio of the ceramic painter, Jacques Dollon.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading We say 'crime' designedly, because, when the preliminary medical examination was completed, it was clear that the death of the Baroness de Vibray was due to the absorption of some poison.
soporificadjective
sleep inducing
From this reading The young painter, rendered completely helpless by a soporific, lay stretched out beside her when the crime was discovered.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading The young painter, rendered completely helpless by a soporific, lay stretched out beside her when the crime was discovered.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading The Baroness de Vibray, well known in the Parisian world and among artists, whose generous patroness she was, has been found dead in the studio of the ceramic painter, Jacques Dollon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We say 'crime' designedly, because, when the preliminary medical examination was completed, it was clear that the death of the Baroness de Vibray was due to the absorption of some poison.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHORS OF "FANTOMAS," "THE EXPLOITS OF JUVE," ETC.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On Monday, April 4th, 19--, the evening paper _La Capitale_ published the following article on its first page:-- A drama, over the motives of which there is a bewildering host of conjectures, was unfolded this morning on the heights of Montmartre.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On Monday, April 4th, 19--, the evening paper _La Capitale_ published the following article on its first page:-- A drama, over the motives of which there is a bewildering host of conjectures, was unfolded this morning on the heights of Montmartre.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We say 'crime' designedly, because, when the preliminary medical examination was completed, it was clear that the death of the Baroness de Vibray was due to the absorption of some poison.
unfoldedverbUS /ənˈfoʊldɪd/
past form of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading On Monday, April 4th, 19--, the evening paper _La Capitale_ published the following article on its first page:-- A drama, over the motives of which there is a bewildering host of conjectures, was unfolded this morning on the heights of Montmartre.
Vibray
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From this reading The Baroness de Vibray, well known in the Parisian world and among artists, whose generous patroness she was, has been found dead in the studio of the ceramic painter, Jacques Dollon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On Monday, April 4th, 19--, the evening paper _La Capitale_ published the following article on its first page:-- A drama, over the motives of which there is a bewildering host of conjectures, was unfolded this morning on the heights of Montmartre.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We say 'crime' designedly, because, when the preliminary medical examination was completed, it was clear that the death of the Baroness de Vibray was due to the absorption of some poison.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The Baroness de Vibray, well known in the Parisian world and among artists, whose generous patroness she was, has been found dead in the studio of the ceramic painter, Jacques Dollon.
at the time that
From this reading The young painter, rendered completely helpless by a soporific, lay stretched out beside her when the crime was discovered.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On Monday, April 4th, 19--, the evening paper _La Capitale_ published the following article on its first page:-- A drama, over the motives of which there is a bewildering host of conjectures, was unfolded this morning on the heights of Montmartre.
belonging to which person
From this reading The Baroness de Vibray, well known in the Parisian world and among artists, whose generous patroness she was, has been found dead in the studio of the ceramic painter, Jacques Dollon.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The Baroness de Vibray, well known in the Parisian world and among artists, whose generous patroness she was, has been found dead in the studio of the ceramic painter, Jacques Dollon.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young painter, rendered completely helpless by a soporific, lay stretched out beside her when the crime was discovered.
