accidentaladjectiveUS /ˌæksəˈdentəl/
happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally
From this reading Mr. Shelton testified to the accidental finding of the bodies, and to his extinguishing the flames which had been lighted for their funeral pyre--also to the finding of the chained prisoner in the gloomy dungeon.
in addition
From this reading Mr. Shelton testified to the accidental finding of the bodies, and to his extinguishing the flames which had been lighted for their funeral pyre--also to the finding of the chained prisoner in the gloomy dungeon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An expert examined the bodies and declared that the cause of their death was strychnine poison.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The inquest that was held over the dead bodies of Peter and Haidee Leveret developed no information that could lead to the conviction of their destroyer.
banefuladjective
exceedingly harmful
From this reading Large quantities of this baneful drug was found in the tea pot and in the partly emptied cups of the victims.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Shelton testified to the accidental finding of the bodies, and to his extinguishing the flames which had been lighted for their funeral pyre--also to the finding of the chained prisoner in the gloomy dungeon.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The inquest that was held over the dead bodies of Peter and Haidee Leveret developed no information that could lead to the conviction of their destroyer.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading An expert examined the bodies and declared that the cause of their death was strychnine poison.
chainedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪnd/
bound with chains
From this reading Mr. Shelton testified to the accidental finding of the bodies, and to his extinguishing the flames which had been lighted for their funeral pyre--also to the finding of the chained prisoner in the gloomy dungeon.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading The inquest that was held over the dead bodies of Peter and Haidee Leveret developed no information that could lead to the conviction of their destroyer.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The inquest that was held over the dead bodies of Peter and Haidee Leveret developed no information that could lead to the conviction of their destroyer.
cupsnounUS /kʌps/
plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Large quantities of this baneful drug was found in the tea pot and in the partly emptied cups of the victims.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The inquest that was held over the dead bodies of Peter and Haidee Leveret developed no information that could lead to the conviction of their destroyer.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading An expert examined the bodies and declared that the cause of their death was strychnine poison.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading An expert examined the bodies and declared that the cause of their death was strychnine poison.
destroyernounUS /dɪˈstrɔɪər/
a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship
From this reading The inquest that was held over the dead bodies of Peter and Haidee Leveret developed no information that could lead to the conviction of their destroyer.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading The inquest that was held over the dead bodies of Peter and Haidee Leveret developed no information that could lead to the conviction of their destroyer.
drugverbUS /drʌɡ/
administer a drug to
From this reading Large quantities of this baneful drug was found in the tea pot and in the partly emptied cups of the victims.
dungeonnounUS /ˈdʌndʒən/
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
From this reading Mr. Shelton testified to the accidental finding of the bodies, and to his extinguishing the flames which had been lighted for their funeral pyre--also to the finding of the chained prisoner in the gloomy dungeon.
emptiedverbUS /ˈemptid/
inflected form of “empty” — make void or empty of contents
From this reading Large quantities of this baneful drug was found in the tea pot and in the partly emptied cups of the victims.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading His evidence threw no light on the subject.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading An expert examined the bodies and declared that the cause of their death was strychnine poison.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading An expert examined the bodies and declared that the cause of their death was strychnine poison.
extinguishingnounUS /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/
the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning
From this reading Mr. Shelton testified to the accidental finding of the bodies, and to his extinguishing the flames which had been lighted for their funeral pyre--also to the finding of the chained prisoner in the gloomy dungeon.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Mr. Shelton testified to the accidental finding of the bodies, and to his extinguishing the flames which had been lighted for their funeral pyre--also to the finding of the chained prisoner in the gloomy dungeon.
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading Mr. Shelton testified to the accidental finding of the bodies, and to his extinguishing the flames which had been lighted for their funeral pyre--also to the finding of the chained prisoner in the gloomy dungeon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Shelton testified to the accidental finding of the bodies, and to his extinguishing the flames which had been lighted for their funeral pyre--also to the finding of the chained prisoner in the gloomy dungeon.
set up or found
From this reading Large quantities of this baneful drug was found in the tea pot and in the partly emptied cups of the victims.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading Mr. Shelton testified to the accidental finding of the bodies, and to his extinguishing the flames which had been lighted for their funeral pyre--also to the finding of the chained prisoner in the gloomy dungeon.
depressingly dark
From this reading Mr. Shelton testified to the accidental finding of the bodies, and to his extinguishing the flames which had been lighted for their funeral pyre--also to the finding of the chained prisoner in the gloomy dungeon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Shelton testified to the accidental finding of the bodies, and to his extinguishing the flames which had been lighted for their funeral pyre--also to the finding of the chained prisoner in the gloomy dungeon.
Haidee
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From this reading The inquest that was held over the dead bodies of Peter and Haidee Leveret developed no information that could lead to the conviction of their destroyer.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The inquest that was held over the dead bodies of Peter and Haidee Leveret developed no information that could lead to the conviction of their destroyer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Shelton testified to the accidental finding of the bodies, and to his extinguishing the flames which had been lighted for their funeral pyre--also to the finding of the chained prisoner in the gloomy dungeon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Large quantities of this baneful drug was found in the tea pot and in the partly emptied cups of the victims.
a message received and understood
From this reading The inquest that was held over the dead bodies of Peter and Haidee Leveret developed no information that could lead to the conviction of their destroyer.
inquestnounUS /ˈɪnkwest/
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
From this reading The inquest that was held over the dead bodies of Peter and Haidee Leveret developed no information that could lead to the conviction of their destroyer.
LargeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Large quantities of this baneful drug was found in the tea pot and in the partly emptied cups of the victims.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading The inquest that was held over the dead bodies of Peter and Haidee Leveret developed no information that could lead to the conviction of their destroyer.
Leveretnoun
a young hare especially one in its first year
From this reading The inquest that was held over the dead bodies of Peter and Haidee Leveret developed no information that could lead to the conviction of their destroyer.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading His evidence threw no light on the subject.
set afire or burning
From this reading Mr. Shelton testified to the accidental finding of the bodies, and to his extinguishing the flames which had been lighted for their funeral pyre--also to the finding of the chained prisoner in the gloomy dungeon.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Shelton testified to the accidental finding of the bodies, and to his extinguishing the flames which had been lighted for their funeral pyre--also to the finding of the chained prisoner in the gloomy dungeon.
not any; not one
From this reading The inquest that was held over the dead bodies of Peter and Haidee Leveret developed no information that could lead to the conviction of their destroyer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The inquest that was held over the dead bodies of Peter and Haidee Leveret developed no information that could lead to the conviction of their destroyer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His evidence threw no light on the subject.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The inquest that was held over the dead bodies of Peter and Haidee Leveret developed no information that could lead to the conviction of their destroyer.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Large quantities of this baneful drug was found in the tea pot and in the partly emptied cups of the victims.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading The inquest that was held over the dead bodies of Peter and Haidee Leveret developed no information that could lead to the conviction of their destroyer.
poisonverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading An expert examined the bodies and declared that the cause of their death was strychnine poison.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading Large quantities of this baneful drug was found in the tea pot and in the partly emptied cups of the victims.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Mr. Shelton testified to the accidental finding of the bodies, and to his extinguishing the flames which had been lighted for their funeral pyre--also to the finding of the chained prisoner in the gloomy dungeon.
pyrenounUS /ˈpaɪər/
wood heaped for burning a dead body as a funeral rite
From this reading Mr. Shelton testified to the accidental finding of the bodies, and to his extinguishing the flames which had been lighted for their funeral pyre--also to the finding of the chained prisoner in the gloomy dungeon.
quantitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːntətiz/
plural of “quantity” — how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading Large quantities of this baneful drug was found in the tea pot and in the partly emptied cups of the victims.
Shelton
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From this reading Mr. Shelton testified to the accidental finding of the bodies, and to his extinguishing the flames which had been lighted for their funeral pyre--also to the finding of the chained prisoner in the gloomy dungeon.
strychninenounUS /ˈstrɪknaɪn/
an alkaloid plant toxin extracted chiefly from nux vomica; formerly used as a stimulant
From this reading An expert examined the bodies and declared that the cause of their death was strychnine poison.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading His evidence threw no light on the subject.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Large quantities of this baneful drug was found in the tea pot and in the partly emptied cups of the victims.
testifiedverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪd/
inflected form of “testify” — give testimony in a court of law
From this reading Mr. Shelton testified to the accidental finding of the bodies, and to his extinguishing the flames which had been lighted for their funeral pyre--also to the finding of the chained prisoner in the gloomy dungeon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The inquest that was held over the dead bodies of Peter and Haidee Leveret developed no information that could lead to the conviction of their destroyer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The inquest that was held over the dead bodies of Peter and Haidee Leveret developed no information that could lead to the conviction of their destroyer.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The inquest that was held over the dead bodies of Peter and Haidee Leveret developed no information that could lead to the conviction of their destroyer.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Large quantities of this baneful drug was found in the tea pot and in the partly emptied cups of the victims.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading His evidence threw no light on the subject.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The inquest that was held over the dead bodies of Peter and Haidee Leveret developed no information that could lead to the conviction of their destroyer.
victimsnounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading Large quantities of this baneful drug was found in the tea pot and in the partly emptied cups of the victims.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The inquest that was held over the dead bodies of Peter and Haidee Leveret developed no information that could lead to the conviction of their destroyer.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Shelton testified to the accidental finding of the bodies, and to his extinguishing the flames which had been lighted for their funeral pyre--also to the finding of the chained prisoner in the gloomy dungeon.
