aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Whether the original conspiracy had centred about the Major, and Miss Molly had merely been drawn into the net through accident, or whether both were destined as victims from the first, could not be determined by theory.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Whether the original conspiracy had centred about the Major, and Miss Molly had merely been drawn into the net through accident, or whether both were destined as victims from the first, could not be determined by theory.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading THE DEAD BODY That both McDonald and his daughter were involved in this strange puzzle was already clear.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DEAD BODY That both McDonald and his daughter were involved in this strange puzzle was already clear.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Convinced that Dupont and his wife were the moving spirits, he yet possessed no satisfactory reason for charging them with the crime, for which there was no apparent object.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The disappearance of the one was as mysterious as that of the other.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Whether the original conspiracy had centred about the Major, and Miss Molly had merely been drawn into the net through accident, or whether both were destined as victims from the first, could not be determined by theory.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Whether the original conspiracy had centred about the Major, and Miss Molly had merely been drawn into the net through accident, or whether both were destined as victims from the first, could not be determined by theory.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading THE DEAD BODY That both McDonald and his daughter were involved in this strange puzzle was already clear.
the two together, not just one
From this reading THE DEAD BODY That both McDonald and his daughter were involved in this strange puzzle was already clear.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Whether the original conspiracy had centred about the Major, and Miss Molly had merely been drawn into the net through accident, or whether both were destined as victims from the first, could not be determined by theory.
centred
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From this reading Whether the original conspiracy had centred about the Major, and Miss Molly had merely been drawn into the net through accident, or whether both were destined as victims from the first, could not be determined by theory.
chargingverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “charge” — to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Convinced that Dupont and his wife were the moving spirits, he yet possessed no satisfactory reason for charging them with the crime, for which there was no apparent object.
rid of obstructions
From this reading THE DEAD BODY That both McDonald and his daughter were involved in this strange puzzle was already clear.
conspiracynounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading Whether the original conspiracy had centred about the Major, and Miss Molly had merely been drawn into the net through accident, or whether both were destined as victims from the first, could not be determined by theory.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Convinced that Dupont and his wife were the moving spirits, he yet possessed no satisfactory reason for charging them with the crime, for which there was no apparent object.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Whether the original conspiracy had centred about the Major, and Miss Molly had merely been drawn into the net through accident, or whether both were destined as victims from the first, could not be determined by theory.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Convinced that Dupont and his wife were the moving spirits, he yet possessed no satisfactory reason for charging them with the crime, for which there was no apparent object.
a female human offspring
From this reading THE DEAD BODY That both McDonald and his daughter were involved in this strange puzzle was already clear.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading THE DEAD BODY That both McDonald and his daughter were involved in this strange puzzle was already clear.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading Whether the original conspiracy had centred about the Major, and Miss Molly had merely been drawn into the net through accident, or whether both were destined as victims from the first, could not be determined by theory.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Whether the original conspiracy had centred about the Major, and Miss Molly had merely been drawn into the net through accident, or whether both were destined as victims from the first, could not be determined by theory.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading The disappearance of the one was as mysterious as that of the other.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Indeed the Sergeant could evolve no theory, could discover no purpose in the outrage.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Whether the original conspiracy had centred about the Major, and Miss Molly had merely been drawn into the net through accident, or whether both were destined as victims from the first, could not be determined by theory.
Dupont
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From this reading Convinced that Dupont and his wife were the moving spirits, he yet possessed no satisfactory reason for charging them with the crime, for which there was no apparent object.
evolveverbUS /ɪˈvɑːlv/
work out
From this reading Indeed the Sergeant could evolve no theory, could discover no purpose in the outrage.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Whether the original conspiracy had centred about the Major, and Miss Molly had merely been drawn into the net through accident, or whether both were destined as victims from the first, could not be determined by theory.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Convinced that Dupont and his wife were the moving spirits, he yet possessed no satisfactory reason for charging them with the crime, for which there was no apparent object.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Whether the original conspiracy had centred about the Major, and Miss Molly had merely been drawn into the net through accident, or whether both were destined as victims from the first, could not be determined by theory.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Whether the original conspiracy had centred about the Major, and Miss Molly had merely been drawn into the net through accident, or whether both were destined as victims from the first, could not be determined by theory.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Convinced that Dupont and his wife were the moving spirits, he yet possessed no satisfactory reason for charging them with the crime, for which there was no apparent object.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DEAD BODY That both McDonald and his daughter were involved in this strange puzzle was already clear.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DEAD BODY That both McDonald and his daughter were involved in this strange puzzle was already clear.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed the Sergeant could evolve no theory, could discover no purpose in the outrage.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Whether the original conspiracy had centred about the Major, and Miss Molly had merely been drawn into the net through accident, or whether both were destined as victims from the first, could not be determined by theory.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading THE DEAD BODY That both McDonald and his daughter were involved in this strange puzzle was already clear.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Whether the original conspiracy had centred about the Major, and Miss Molly had merely been drawn into the net through accident, or whether both were destined as victims from the first, could not be determined by theory.
McDonald
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From this reading THE DEAD BODY That both McDonald and his daughter were involved in this strange puzzle was already clear.
and nothing more
From this reading Whether the original conspiracy had centred about the Major, and Miss Molly had merely been drawn into the net through accident, or whether both were destined as victims from the first, could not be determined by theory.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Whether the original conspiracy had centred about the Major, and Miss Molly had merely been drawn into the net through accident, or whether both were destined as victims from the first, could not be determined by theory.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading Whether the original conspiracy had centred about the Major, and Miss Molly had merely been drawn into the net through accident, or whether both were destined as victims from the first, could not be determined by theory.
in motion
From this reading Convinced that Dupont and his wife were the moving spirits, he yet possessed no satisfactory reason for charging them with the crime, for which there was no apparent object.
of an obscure nature
From this reading The disappearance of the one was as mysterious as that of the other.
netnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading Whether the original conspiracy had centred about the Major, and Miss Molly had merely been drawn into the net through accident, or whether both were destined as victims from the first, could not be determined by theory.
not any; not one
From this reading Indeed the Sergeant could evolve no theory, could discover no purpose in the outrage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whether the original conspiracy had centred about the Major, and Miss Molly had merely been drawn into the net through accident, or whether both were destined as victims from the first, could not be determined by theory.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Convinced that Dupont and his wife were the moving spirits, he yet possessed no satisfactory reason for charging them with the crime, for which there was no apparent object.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The disappearance of the one was as mysterious as that of the other.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The disappearance of the one was as mysterious as that of the other.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether the original conspiracy had centred about the Major, and Miss Molly had merely been drawn into the net through accident, or whether both were destined as victims from the first, could not be determined by theory.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Whether the original conspiracy had centred about the Major, and Miss Molly had merely been drawn into the net through accident, or whether both were destined as victims from the first, could not be determined by theory.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The disappearance of the one was as mysterious as that of the other.
outragenounUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading Indeed the Sergeant could evolve no theory, could discover no purpose in the outrage.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Convinced that Dupont and his wife were the moving spirits, he yet possessed no satisfactory reason for charging them with the crime, for which there was no apparent object.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Indeed the Sergeant could evolve no theory, could discover no purpose in the outrage.
puzzleverbUS /ˈpʌzəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading THE DEAD BODY That both McDonald and his daughter were involved in this strange puzzle was already clear.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Convinced that Dupont and his wife were the moving spirits, he yet possessed no satisfactory reason for charging them with the crime, for which there was no apparent object.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading Convinced that Dupont and his wife were the moving spirits, he yet possessed no satisfactory reason for charging them with the crime, for which there was no apparent object.
SergeantnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading Indeed the Sergeant could evolve no theory, could discover no purpose in the outrage.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Convinced that Dupont and his wife were the moving spirits, he yet possessed no satisfactory reason for charging them with the crime, for which there was no apparent object.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading THE DEAD BODY That both McDonald and his daughter were involved in this strange puzzle was already clear.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE DEAD BODY That both McDonald and his daughter were involved in this strange puzzle was already clear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEAD BODY That both McDonald and his daughter were involved in this strange puzzle was already clear.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Convinced that Dupont and his wife were the moving spirits, he yet possessed no satisfactory reason for charging them with the crime, for which there was no apparent object.
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 Whether the original conspiracy had centred about the Major, and Miss Molly had merely been drawn into the net through accident, or whether both were destined as victims from the first, could not be determined by theory.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Convinced that Dupont and his wife were the moving spirits, he yet possessed no satisfactory reason for charging them with the crime, for which there was no apparent object.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE DEAD BODY That both McDonald and his daughter were involved in this strange puzzle was already clear.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Whether the original conspiracy had centred about the Major, and Miss Molly had merely been drawn into the net through accident, or whether both were destined as victims from the first, could not be determined by theory.
victimsnounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading Whether the original conspiracy had centred about the Major, and Miss Molly had merely been drawn into the net through accident, or whether both were destined as victims from the first, could not be determined by theory.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DEAD BODY That both McDonald and his daughter were involved in this strange puzzle was already clear.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE DEAD BODY That both McDonald and his daughter were involved in this strange puzzle was already clear.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether the original conspiracy had centred about the Major, and Miss Molly had merely been drawn into the net through accident, or whether both were destined as victims from the first, could not be determined by theory.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Convinced that Dupont and his wife were the moving spirits, he yet possessed no satisfactory reason for charging them with the crime, for which there was no apparent object.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Convinced that Dupont and his wife were the moving spirits, he yet possessed no satisfactory reason for charging them with the crime, for which there was no apparent object.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Convinced that Dupont and his wife were the moving spirits, he yet possessed no satisfactory reason for charging them with the crime, for which there was no apparent object.
but in spite of that
From this reading Convinced that Dupont and his wife were the moving spirits, he yet possessed no satisfactory reason for charging them with the crime, for which there was no apparent object.
