used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With Vincenti's narrative fresh in his mind, and with a very lively recollection of Mr. Philter's story, Lord Lavendale had a keen desire to see something more of the French valet--or private secretary--who had been so diabolically subservient to his master's jealousy and revenge.
accusationnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading People have had a knack of attributing all sudden or mysterious deaths to poison ever since the days of Sir Thomas Overbury--nor could Lord Essex cut his throat with his own razor without giving rise to an accusation of murder.
(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 People have had a knack of attributing all sudden or mysterious deaths to poison ever since the days of Sir Thomas Overbury--nor could Lord Essex cut his throat with his own razor without giving rise to an accusation of murder.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading There was of course always the possibility that Vincenti's theory and the floating suspicions of the neighbourhood might be without substantial foundation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading People have had a knack of attributing all sudden or mysterious deaths to poison ever since the days of Sir Thomas Overbury--nor could Lord Essex cut his throat with his own razor without giving rise to an accusation of murder.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "SMITE HIS HARD HEART, AND SHAKE HIS REPTILE SOUL."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In any case Lavendale was determined to see something more of the supposed tool, and to study him on his own ground, at the house in Poland Street.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In any case Lavendale was determined to see something more of the supposed tool, and to study him on his own ground, at the house in Poland Street.
attributingverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪŋ/
-ing form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading People have had a knack of attributing all sudden or mysterious deaths to poison ever since the days of Sir Thomas Overbury--nor could Lord Essex cut his throat with his own razor without giving rise to an accusation of murder.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was of course always the possibility that Vincenti's theory and the floating suspicions of the neighbourhood might be without substantial foundation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading With Vincenti's narrative fresh in his mind, and with a very lively recollection of Mr. Philter's story, Lord Lavendale had a keen desire to see something more of the French valet--or private secretary--who had been so diabolically subservient to his master's jealousy and revenge.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In any case Lavendale was determined to see something more of the supposed tool, and to study him on his own ground, at the house in Poland Street.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading People have had a knack of attributing all sudden or mysterious deaths to poison ever since the days of Sir Thomas Overbury--nor could Lord Essex cut his throat with his own razor without giving rise to an accusation of murder.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading There was of course always the possibility that Vincenti's theory and the floating suspicions of the neighbourhood might be without substantial foundation.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading People have had a knack of attributing all sudden or mysterious deaths to poison ever since the days of Sir Thomas Overbury--nor could Lord Essex cut his throat with his own razor without giving rise to an accusation of murder.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading People have had a knack of attributing all sudden or mysterious deaths to poison ever since the days of Sir Thomas Overbury--nor could Lord Essex cut his throat with his own razor without giving rise to an accusation of murder.
deathsnounUS /deθs/
plural of “death” — the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading People have had a knack of attributing all sudden or mysterious deaths to poison ever since the days of Sir Thomas Overbury--nor could Lord Essex cut his throat with his own razor without giving rise to an accusation of murder.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading With Vincenti's narrative fresh in his mind, and with a very lively recollection of Mr. Philter's story, Lord Lavendale had a keen desire to see something more of the French valet--or private secretary--who had been so diabolically subservient to his master's jealousy and revenge.
characterized by great determination
From this reading In any case Lavendale was determined to see something more of the supposed tool, and to study him on his own ground, at the house in Poland Street.
diabolicallyadverb
as a devil; in an evil manner
From this reading With Vincenti's narrative fresh in his mind, and with a very lively recollection of Mr. Philter's story, Lord Lavendale had a keen desire to see something more of the French valet--or private secretary--who had been so diabolically subservient to his master's jealousy and revenge.
EssexnounUS /ˈesɪks/
a county in southeastern England on the North Sea and the Thames estuary
From this reading People have had a knack of attributing all sudden or mysterious deaths to poison ever since the days of Sir Thomas Overbury--nor could Lord Essex cut his throat with his own razor without giving rise to an accusation of murder.
at any time
From this reading People have had a knack of attributing all sudden or mysterious deaths to poison ever since the days of Sir Thomas Overbury--nor could Lord Essex cut his throat with his own razor without giving rise to an accusation of murder.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading There was of course always the possibility that Vincenti's theory and the floating suspicions of the neighbourhood might be without substantial foundation.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading There was of course always the possibility that Vincenti's theory and the floating suspicions of the neighbourhood might be without substantial foundation.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading With Vincenti's narrative fresh in his mind, and with a very lively recollection of Mr. Philter's story, Lord Lavendale had a keen desire to see something more of the French valet--or private secretary--who had been so diabolically subservient to his master's jealousy and revenge.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading With Vincenti's narrative fresh in his mind, and with a very lively recollection of Mr. Philter's story, Lord Lavendale had a keen desire to see something more of the French valet--or private secretary--who had been so diabolically subservient to his master's jealousy and revenge.
the act of giving
From this reading People have had a knack of attributing all sudden or mysterious deaths to poison ever since the days of Sir Thomas Overbury--nor could Lord Essex cut his throat with his own razor without giving rise to an accusation of murder.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading In any case Lavendale was determined to see something more of the supposed tool, and to study him on his own ground, at the house in Poland Street.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With Vincenti's narrative fresh in his mind, and with a very lively recollection of Mr. Philter's story, Lord Lavendale had a keen desire to see something more of the French valet--or private secretary--who had been so diabolically subservient to his master's jealousy and revenge.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "SMITE HIS HARD HEART, AND SHAKE HIS REPTILE SOUL."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading People have had a knack of attributing all sudden or mysterious deaths to poison ever since the days of Sir Thomas Overbury--nor could Lord Essex cut his throat with his own razor without giving rise to an accusation of murder.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "SMITE HIS HARD HEART, AND SHAKE HIS REPTILE SOUL."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In any case Lavendale was determined to see something more of the supposed tool, and to study him on his own ground, at the house in Poland Street.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "SMITE HIS HARD HEART, AND SHAKE HIS REPTILE SOUL."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In any case Lavendale was determined to see something more of the supposed tool, and to study him on his own ground, at the house in Poland Street.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With Vincenti's narrative fresh in his mind, and with a very lively recollection of Mr. Philter's story, Lord Lavendale had a keen desire to see something more of the French valet--or private secretary--who had been so diabolically subservient to his master's jealousy and revenge.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading With Vincenti's narrative fresh in his mind, and with a very lively recollection of Mr. Philter's story, Lord Lavendale had a keen desire to see something more of the French valet--or private secretary--who had been so diabolically subservient to his master's jealousy and revenge.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading With Vincenti's narrative fresh in his mind, and with a very lively recollection of Mr. Philter's story, Lord Lavendale had a keen desire to see something more of the French valet--or private secretary--who had been so diabolically subservient to his master's jealousy and revenge.
knacknounUS /næk/
a special way of doing something
From this reading People have had a knack of attributing all sudden or mysterious deaths to poison ever since the days of Sir Thomas Overbury--nor could Lord Essex cut his throat with his own razor without giving rise to an accusation of murder.
Lavendale
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From this reading With Vincenti's narrative fresh in his mind, and with a very lively recollection of Mr. Philter's story, Lord Lavendale had a keen desire to see something more of the French valet--or private secretary--who had been so diabolically subservient to his master's jealousy and revenge.
full of life and energy
From this reading With Vincenti's narrative fresh in his mind, and with a very lively recollection of Mr. Philter's story, Lord Lavendale had a keen desire to see something more of the French valet--or private secretary--who had been so diabolically subservient to his master's jealousy and revenge.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading With Vincenti's narrative fresh in his mind, and with a very lively recollection of Mr. Philter's story, Lord Lavendale had a keen desire to see something more of the French valet--or private secretary--who had been so diabolically subservient to his master's jealousy and revenge.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading With Vincenti's narrative fresh in his mind, and with a very lively recollection of Mr. Philter's story, Lord Lavendale had a keen desire to see something more of the French valet--or private secretary--who had been so diabolically subservient to his master's jealousy and revenge.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There was of course always the possibility that Vincenti's theory and the floating suspicions of the neighbourhood might be without substantial foundation.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading With Vincenti's narrative fresh in his mind, and with a very lively recollection of Mr. Philter's story, Lord Lavendale had a keen desire to see something more of the French valet--or private secretary--who had been so diabolically subservient to his master's jealousy and revenge.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading With Vincenti's narrative fresh in his mind, and with a very lively recollection of Mr. Philter's story, Lord Lavendale had a keen desire to see something more of the French valet--or private secretary--who had been so diabolically subservient to his master's jealousy and revenge.
a form of address for a man
From this reading With Vincenti's narrative fresh in his mind, and with a very lively recollection of Mr. Philter's story, Lord Lavendale had a keen desire to see something more of the French valet--or private secretary--who had been so diabolically subservient to his master's jealousy and revenge.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading People have had a knack of attributing all sudden or mysterious deaths to poison ever since the days of Sir Thomas Overbury--nor could Lord Essex cut his throat with his own razor without giving rise to an accusation of murder.
of an obscure nature
From this reading People have had a knack of attributing all sudden or mysterious deaths to poison ever since the days of Sir Thomas Overbury--nor could Lord Essex cut his throat with his own razor without giving rise to an accusation of murder.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading With Vincenti's narrative fresh in his mind, and with a very lively recollection of Mr. Philter's story, Lord Lavendale had a keen desire to see something more of the French valet--or private secretary--who had been so diabolically subservient to his master's jealousy and revenge.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading There was of course always the possibility that Vincenti's theory and the floating suspicions of the neighbourhood might be without substantial foundation.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading People have had a knack of attributing all sudden or mysterious deaths to poison ever since the days of Sir Thomas Overbury--nor could Lord Essex cut his throat with his own razor without giving rise to an accusation of murder.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With Vincenti's narrative fresh in his mind, and with a very lively recollection of Mr. Philter's story, Lord Lavendale had a keen desire to see something more of the French valet--or private secretary--who had been so diabolically subservient to his master's jealousy and revenge.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In any case Lavendale was determined to see something more of the supposed tool, and to study him on his own ground, at the house in Poland Street.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading With Vincenti's narrative fresh in his mind, and with a very lively recollection of Mr. Philter's story, Lord Lavendale had a keen desire to see something more of the French valet--or private secretary--who had been so diabolically subservient to his master's jealousy and revenge.
Overbury
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From this reading People have had a knack of attributing all sudden or mysterious deaths to poison ever since the days of Sir Thomas Overbury--nor could Lord Essex cut his throat with his own razor without giving rise to an accusation of murder.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading People have had a knack of attributing all sudden or mysterious deaths to poison ever since the days of Sir Thomas Overbury--nor could Lord Essex cut his throat with his own razor without giving rise to an accusation of murder.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People have had a knack of attributing all sudden or mysterious deaths to poison ever since the days of Sir Thomas Overbury--nor could Lord Essex cut his throat with his own razor without giving rise to an accusation of murder.
Philter's
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From this reading With Vincenti's narrative fresh in his mind, and with a very lively recollection of Mr. Philter's story, Lord Lavendale had a keen desire to see something more of the French valet--or private secretary--who had been so diabolically subservient to his master's jealousy and revenge.
poisonverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading People have had a knack of attributing all sudden or mysterious deaths to poison ever since the days of Sir Thomas Overbury--nor could Lord Essex cut his throat with his own razor without giving rise to an accusation of murder.
PolandnounUS /ˈpoʊlənd/
a republic in central Europe; the invasion of Poland by Germany in 1939 started World War II
From this reading In any case Lavendale was determined to see something more of the supposed tool, and to study him on his own ground, at the house in Poland Street.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading There was of course always the possibility that Vincenti's theory and the floating suspicions of the neighbourhood might be without substantial foundation.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading With Vincenti's narrative fresh in his mind, and with a very lively recollection of Mr. Philter's story, Lord Lavendale had a keen desire to see something more of the French valet--or private secretary--who had been so diabolically subservient to his master's jealousy and revenge.
razornounUS /ˈreɪzər/
edge tool used in shaving
From this reading People have had a knack of attributing all sudden or mysterious deaths to poison ever since the days of Sir Thomas Overbury--nor could Lord Essex cut his throat with his own razor without giving rise to an accusation of murder.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading With Vincenti's narrative fresh in his mind, and with a very lively recollection of Mr. Philter's story, Lord Lavendale had a keen desire to see something more of the French valet--or private secretary--who had been so diabolically subservient to his master's jealousy and revenge.
REPTILEnounUS /ˈreptaɪl/
any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles, and extinct forms
From this reading "SMITE HIS HARD HEART, AND SHAKE HIS REPTILE SOUL."
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading With Vincenti's narrative fresh in his mind, and with a very lively recollection of Mr. Philter's story, Lord Lavendale had a keen desire to see something more of the French valet--or private secretary--who had been so diabolically subservient to his master's jealousy and revenge.
move upward
From this reading People have had a knack of attributing all sudden or mysterious deaths to poison ever since the days of Sir Thomas Overbury--nor could Lord Essex cut his throat with his own razor without giving rise to an accusation of murder.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading With Vincenti's narrative fresh in his mind, and with a very lively recollection of Mr. Philter's story, Lord Lavendale had a keen desire to see something more of the French valet--or private secretary--who had been so diabolically subservient to his master's jealousy and revenge.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading With Vincenti's narrative fresh in his mind, and with a very lively recollection of Mr. Philter's story, Lord Lavendale had a keen desire to see something more of the French valet--or private secretary--who had been so diabolically subservient to his master's jealousy and revenge.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading "SMITE HIS HARD HEART, AND SHAKE HIS REPTILE SOUL."
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading People have had a knack of attributing all sudden or mysterious deaths to poison ever since the days of Sir Thomas Overbury--nor could Lord Essex cut his throat with his own razor without giving rise to an accusation of murder.
term of address for a man
From this reading People have had a knack of attributing all sudden or mysterious deaths to poison ever since the days of Sir Thomas Overbury--nor could Lord Essex cut his throat with his own razor without giving rise to an accusation of murder.
SMITEverb
inflict a heavy blow on, with the hand, a tool, or a weapon
From this reading "SMITE HIS HARD HEART, AND SHAKE HIS REPTILE SOUL."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading With Vincenti's narrative fresh in his mind, and with a very lively recollection of Mr. Philter's story, Lord Lavendale had a keen desire to see something more of the French valet--or private secretary--who had been so diabolically subservient to his master's jealousy and revenge.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading With Vincenti's narrative fresh in his mind, and with a very lively recollection of Mr. Philter's story, Lord Lavendale had a keen desire to see something more of the French valet--or private secretary--who had been so diabolically subservient to his master's jealousy and revenge.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading "SMITE HIS HARD HEART, AND SHAKE HIS REPTILE SOUL."
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading With Vincenti's narrative fresh in his mind, and with a very lively recollection of Mr. Philter's story, Lord Lavendale had a keen desire to see something more of the French valet--or private secretary--who had been so diabolically subservient to his master's jealousy and revenge.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading In any case Lavendale was determined to see something more of the supposed tool, and to study him on his own ground, at the house in Poland Street.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading In any case Lavendale was determined to see something more of the supposed tool, and to study him on his own ground, at the house in Poland Street.
subservientadjectiveUS /səbˈsɜːrviənt/
compliant and obedient to authority
From this reading With Vincenti's narrative fresh in his mind, and with a very lively recollection of Mr. Philter's story, Lord Lavendale had a keen desire to see something more of the French valet--or private secretary--who had been so diabolically subservient to his master's jealousy and revenge.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading There was of course always the possibility that Vincenti's theory and the floating suspicions of the neighbourhood might be without substantial foundation.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading People have had a knack of attributing all sudden or mysterious deaths to poison ever since the days of Sir Thomas Overbury--nor could Lord Essex cut his throat with his own razor without giving rise to an accusation of murder.
required or under orders
From this reading In any case Lavendale was determined to see something more of the supposed tool, and to study him on his own ground, at the house in Poland Street.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading There was of course always the possibility that Vincenti's theory and the floating suspicions of the neighbourhood might be without substantial foundation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was of course always the possibility that Vincenti's theory and the floating suspicions of the neighbourhood might be without substantial foundation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With Vincenti's narrative fresh in his mind, and with a very lively recollection of Mr. Philter's story, Lord Lavendale had a keen desire to see something more of the French valet--or private secretary--who had been so diabolically subservient to his master's jealousy and revenge.
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 There was of course always the possibility that Vincenti's theory and the floating suspicions of the neighbourhood might be without substantial foundation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was of course always the possibility that Vincenti's theory and the floating suspicions of the neighbourhood might be without substantial foundation.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading People have had a knack of attributing all sudden or mysterious deaths to poison ever since the days of Sir Thomas Overbury--nor could Lord Essex cut his throat with his own razor without giving rise to an accusation of murder.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading People have had a knack of attributing all sudden or mysterious deaths to poison ever since the days of Sir Thomas Overbury--nor could Lord Essex cut his throat with his own razor without giving rise to an accusation of murder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With Vincenti's narrative fresh in his mind, and with a very lively recollection of Mr. Philter's story, Lord Lavendale had a keen desire to see something more of the French valet--or private secretary--who had been so diabolically subservient to his master's jealousy and revenge.
toolnounUS /tuːl/
an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading In any case Lavendale was determined to see something more of the supposed tool, and to study him on his own ground, at the house in Poland Street.
valetnounUS /væˈleɪ/
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
From this reading With Vincenti's narrative fresh in his mind, and with a very lively recollection of Mr. Philter's story, Lord Lavendale had a keen desire to see something more of the French valet--or private secretary--who had been so diabolically subservient to his master's jealousy and revenge.
precisely as stated
From this reading With Vincenti's narrative fresh in his mind, and with a very lively recollection of Mr. Philter's story, Lord Lavendale had a keen desire to see something more of the French valet--or private secretary--who had been so diabolically subservient to his master's jealousy and revenge.
Vincenti's
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From this reading With Vincenti's narrative fresh in his mind, and with a very lively recollection of Mr. Philter's story, Lord Lavendale had a keen desire to see something more of the French valet--or private secretary--who had been so diabolically subservient to his master's jealousy and revenge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was of course always the possibility that Vincenti's theory and the floating suspicions of the neighbourhood might be without substantial foundation.
which person or people
From this reading With Vincenti's narrative fresh in his mind, and with a very lively recollection of Mr. Philter's story, Lord Lavendale had a keen desire to see something more of the French valet--or private secretary--who had been so diabolically subservient to his master's jealousy and revenge.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With Vincenti's narrative fresh in his mind, and with a very lively recollection of Mr. Philter's story, Lord Lavendale had a keen desire to see something more of the French valet--or private secretary--who had been so diabolically subservient to his master's jealousy and revenge.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading There was of course always the possibility that Vincenti's theory and the floating suspicions of the neighbourhood might be without substantial foundation.
