used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I should think her quite capable of conniving at Dargental's murder to regain possession of a letter in which she owns that she had committed a crime.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She does not state what crime, but she may have committed forgery; and if Dargental profited by the deed, as she says clearly enough, he certainly had good reason to fear her vengeance."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She does not state what crime, but she may have committed forgery; and if Dargental profited by the deed, as she says clearly enough, he certainly had good reason to fear her vengeance."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I should think her quite capable of conniving at Dargental's murder to regain possession of a letter in which she owns that she had committed a crime.
bandyverbUS /ˈbændi/
toss or strike a ball back and forth
From this reading "The deuce!" exclaimed George, "that woman doesn't bandy words.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Then, if this letter came from Blanche Pornic, you would be inclined to think that the murder was committed by her orders, and for her benefit?"
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading "Then, if this letter came from Blanche Pornic, you would be inclined to think that the murder was committed by her orders, and for her benefit?"
Blanche
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From this reading "Then, if this letter came from Blanche Pornic, you would be inclined to think that the murder was committed by her orders, and for her benefit?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She does not state what crime, but she may have committed forgery; and if Dargental profited by the deed, as she says clearly enough, he certainly had good reason to fear her vengeance."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She does not state what crime, but she may have committed forgery; and if Dargental profited by the deed, as she says clearly enough, he certainly had good reason to fear her vengeance."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Then, if this letter came from Blanche Pornic, you would be inclined to think that the murder was committed by her orders, and for her benefit?"
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading I should think her quite capable of conniving at Dargental's murder to regain possession of a letter in which she owns that she had committed a crime.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "I would not swear that such was the case; but it would seem very probable."
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading She does not state what crime, but she may have committed forgery; and if Dargental profited by the deed, as she says clearly enough, he certainly had good reason to fear her vengeance."
without doubt or question
From this reading She does not state what crime, but she may have committed forgery; and if Dargental profited by the deed, as she says clearly enough, he certainly had good reason to fear her vengeance."
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading I should think her quite capable of conniving at Dargental's murder to regain possession of a letter in which she owns that she had committed a crime.
connivingadjectiveUS /kəˈnaɪvɪŋ/
acting together in secret toward a fraudulent or illegal end
From this reading I should think her quite capable of conniving at Dargental's murder to regain possession of a letter in which she owns that she had committed a crime.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading I should think her quite capable of conniving at Dargental's murder to regain possession of a letter in which she owns that she had committed a crime.
Dargental
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From this reading She does not state what crime, but she may have committed forgery; and if Dargental profited by the deed, as she says clearly enough, he certainly had good reason to fear her vengeance."
Dargental's
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From this reading I should think her quite capable of conniving at Dargental's murder to regain possession of a letter in which she owns that she had committed a crime.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading She does not state what crime, but she may have committed forgery; and if Dargental profited by the deed, as she says clearly enough, he certainly had good reason to fear her vengeance."
deucenounUS /duːs/
a tie in tennis or table tennis that requires winning two successive points to win the game
From this reading "The deuce!" exclaimed George, "that woman doesn't bandy words.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She does not state what crime, but she may have committed forgery; and if Dargental profited by the deed, as she says clearly enough, he certainly had good reason to fear her vengeance."
doesn't
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From this reading "The deuce!" exclaimed George, "that woman doesn't bandy words.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She does not state what crime, but she may have committed forgery; and if Dargental profited by the deed, as she says clearly enough, he certainly had good reason to fear her vengeance."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "The deuce!" exclaimed George, "that woman doesn't bandy words.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading She does not state what crime, but she may have committed forgery; and if Dargental profited by the deed, as she says clearly enough, he certainly had good reason to fear her vengeance."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Then, if this letter came from Blanche Pornic, you would be inclined to think that the murder was committed by her orders, and for her benefit?"
forgerynounUS /ˈfɔːrdʒəri/
a copy that is represented as the original
From this reading She does not state what crime, but she may have committed forgery; and if Dargental profited by the deed, as she says clearly enough, he certainly had good reason to fear her vengeance."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Then, if this letter came from Blanche Pornic, you would be inclined to think that the murder was committed by her orders, and for her benefit?"
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading "The deuce!" exclaimed George, "that woman doesn't bandy words.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She does not state what crime, but she may have committed forgery; and if Dargental profited by the deed, as she says clearly enough, he certainly had good reason to fear her vengeance."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I should think her quite capable of conniving at Dargental's murder to regain possession of a letter in which she owns that she had committed a crime.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She does not state what crime, but she may have committed forgery; and if Dargental profited by the deed, as she says clearly enough, he certainly had good reason to fear her vengeance."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She does not state what crime, but she may have committed forgery; and if Dargental profited by the deed, as she says clearly enough, he certainly had good reason to fear her vengeance."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I should think her quite capable of conniving at Dargental's murder to regain possession of a letter in which she owns that she had committed a crime.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I should think her quite capable of conniving at Dargental's murder to regain possession of a letter in which she owns that she had committed a crime.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She does not state what crime, but she may have committed forgery; and if Dargental profited by the deed, as she says clearly enough, he certainly had good reason to fear her vengeance."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I should think her quite capable of conniving at Dargental's murder to regain possession of a letter in which she owns that she had committed a crime.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading "Then, if this letter came from Blanche Pornic, you would be inclined to think that the murder was committed by her orders, and for her benefit?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I would not swear that such was the case; but it would seem very probable."
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading I should think her quite capable of conniving at Dargental's murder to regain possession of a letter in which she owns that she had committed a crime.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading She does not state what crime, but she may have committed forgery; and if Dargental profited by the deed, as she says clearly enough, he certainly had good reason to fear her vengeance."
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading I should think her quite capable of conniving at Dargental's murder to regain possession of a letter in which she owns that she had committed a crime.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She does not state what crime, but she may have committed forgery; and if Dargental profited by the deed, as she says clearly enough, he certainly had good reason to fear her vengeance."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I should think her quite capable of conniving at Dargental's murder to regain possession of a letter in which she owns that she had committed a crime.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "Then, if this letter came from Blanche Pornic, you would be inclined to think that the murder was committed by her orders, and for her benefit?"
ownsverbUS /oʊnz/
third-person singular of “own” — have ownership or possession of
From this reading I should think her quite capable of conniving at Dargental's murder to regain possession of a letter in which she owns that she had committed a crime.
Pornic
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From this reading "Then, if this letter came from Blanche Pornic, you would be inclined to think that the murder was committed by her orders, and for her benefit?"
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading I should think her quite capable of conniving at Dargental's murder to regain possession of a letter in which she owns that she had committed a crime.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading "I would not swear that such was the case; but it would seem very probable."
profitedverbUS /ˈprɑːfətəd/
past form of “profit” — derive a benefit from
From this reading She does not state what crime, but she may have committed forgery; and if Dargental profited by the deed, as she says clearly enough, he certainly had good reason to fear her vengeance."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I should think her quite capable of conniving at Dargental's murder to regain possession of a letter in which she owns that she had committed a crime.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading She does not state what crime, but she may have committed forgery; and if Dargental profited by the deed, as she says clearly enough, he certainly had good reason to fear her vengeance."
regainverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪn/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading I should think her quite capable of conniving at Dargental's murder to regain possession of a letter in which she owns that she had committed a crime.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading She does not state what crime, but she may have committed forgery; and if Dargental profited by the deed, as she says clearly enough, he certainly had good reason to fear her vengeance."
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "I would not swear that such was the case; but it would seem very probable."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I should think her quite capable of conniving at Dargental's murder to regain possession of a letter in which she owns that she had committed a crime.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should think her quite capable of conniving at Dargental's murder to regain possession of a letter in which she owns that she had committed a crime.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading She does not state what crime, but she may have committed forgery; and if Dargental profited by the deed, as she says clearly enough, he certainly had good reason to fear her vengeance."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I would not swear that such was the case; but it would seem very probable."
utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading "I would not swear that such was the case; but it would seem very probable."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "The deuce!" exclaimed George, "that woman doesn't bandy words.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The deuce!" exclaimed George, "that woman doesn't bandy words.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then, if this letter came from Blanche Pornic, you would be inclined to think that the murder was committed by her orders, and for her benefit?"
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I should think her quite capable of conniving at Dargental's murder to regain possession of a letter in which she owns that she had committed a crime.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Then, if this letter came from Blanche Pornic, you would be inclined to think that the murder was committed by her orders, and for her benefit?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I should think her quite capable of conniving at Dargental's murder to regain possession of a letter in which she owns that she had committed a crime.
vengeancenounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading She does not state what crime, but she may have committed forgery; and if Dargental profited by the deed, as she says clearly enough, he certainly had good reason to fear her vengeance."
precisely as stated
From this reading "I would not swear that such was the case; but it would seem very probable."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Then, if this letter came from Blanche Pornic, you would be inclined to think that the murder was committed by her orders, and for her benefit?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She does not state what crime, but she may have committed forgery; and if Dargental profited by the deed, as she says clearly enough, he certainly had good reason to fear her vengeance."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I should think her quite capable of conniving at Dargental's murder to regain possession of a letter in which she owns that she had committed a crime.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "The deuce!" exclaimed George, "that woman doesn't bandy words.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "The deuce!" exclaimed George, "that woman doesn't bandy words.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Then, if this letter came from Blanche Pornic, you would be inclined to think that the murder was committed by her orders, and for her benefit?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Then, if this letter came from Blanche Pornic, you would be inclined to think that the murder was committed by her orders, and for her benefit?"
