Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Although it was proved beyond a doubt that Eliza Farrel had swallowed arsenic in a sufficiently large quantity to cause death, the utter absence of motive was in the favor of the accused, and then the suspicion that the poison might have been self-administered, if not with suicidal intent, with another, steadily gained ground.

the state of being absent

From this reading Although it was proved beyond a doubt that Eliza Farrel had swallowed arsenic in a sufficiently large quantity to cause death, the utter absence of motive was in the favor of the accused, and then the suspicion that the poison might have been self-administered, if not with suicidal intent, with another, steadily gained ground.

a defendant in a criminal proceeding

From this reading Although it was proved beyond a doubt that Eliza Farrel had swallowed arsenic in a sufficiently large quantity to cause death, the utter absence of motive was in the favor of the accused, and then the suspicion that the poison might have been self-administered, if not with suicidal intent, with another, steadily gained ground.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Horace was right in his assumption that the case against Lucinda Hart and Hannah Simmons would never be pressed.

(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 At all events, the evidence against Lucinda and Hannah, when sifted, was so exceedingly flimsy, and the lack of motive grew so evident, that there was no further question of bringing them to trial.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although it was proved beyond a doubt that Eliza Farrel had swallowed arsenic in a sufficiently large quantity to cause death, the utter absence of motive was in the favor of the accused, and then the suspicion that the poison might have been self-administered, if not with suicidal intent, with another, steadily gained ground.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Horace was right in his assumption that the case against Lucinda Hart and Hannah Simmons would never be pressed.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Although it was proved beyond a doubt that Eliza Farrel had swallowed arsenic in a sufficiently large quantity to cause death, the utter absence of motive was in the favor of the accused, and then the suspicion that the poison might have been self-administered, if not with suicidal intent, with another, steadily gained ground.

a white powdered poisonous trioxide of arsenic; used in manufacturing glass and as a pesticide (rat poison) and weed killer

From this reading Although it was proved beyond a doubt that Eliza Farrel had swallowed arsenic in a sufficiently large quantity to cause death, the utter absence of motive was in the favor of the accused, and then the suspicion that the poison might have been self-administered, if not with suicidal intent, with another, steadily gained ground.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Still the suspicion, once raised, grew like a weed, as suspicion does grow in the ready soil of the human heart.

a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn

From this reading Horace was right in his assumption that the case against Lucinda Hart and Hannah Simmons would never be pressed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At all events, the evidence against Lucinda and Hannah, when sifted, was so exceedingly flimsy, and the lack of motive grew so evident, that there was no further question of bringing them to trial.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Horace was right in his assumption that the case against Lucinda Hart and Hannah Simmons would never be pressed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Although it was proved beyond a doubt that Eliza Farrel had swallowed arsenic in a sufficiently large quantity to cause death, the utter absence of motive was in the favor of the accused, and then the suspicion that the poison might have been self-administered, if not with suicidal intent, with another, steadily gained ground.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Although it was proved beyond a doubt that Eliza Farrel had swallowed arsenic in a sufficiently large quantity to cause death, the utter absence of motive was in the favor of the accused, and then the suspicion that the poison might have been self-administered, if not with suicidal intent, with another, steadily gained ground.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading At all events, the evidence against Lucinda and Hannah, when sifted, was so exceedingly flimsy, and the lack of motive grew so evident, that there was no further question of bringing them to trial.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Many thought Miss Farrel's wonderful complexion might easily have been induced by the use of arsenic.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Horace was right in his assumption that the case against Lucinda Hart and Hannah Simmons would never be pressed.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Although it was proved beyond a doubt that Eliza Farrel had swallowed arsenic in a sufficiently large quantity to cause death, the utter absence of motive was in the favor of the accused, and then the suspicion that the poison might have been self-administered, if not with suicidal intent, with another, steadily gained ground.

the coloring of a person's face

From this reading Many thought Miss Farrel's wonderful complexion might easily have been induced by the use of arsenic.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Although it was proved beyond a doubt that Eliza Farrel had swallowed arsenic in a sufficiently large quantity to cause death, the utter absence of motive was in the favor of the accused, and then the suspicion that the poison might have been self-administered, if not with suicidal intent, with another, steadily gained ground.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Still the suspicion, once raised, grew like a weed, as suspicion does grow in the ready soil of the human heart.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Although it was proved beyond a doubt that Eliza Farrel had swallowed arsenic in a sufficiently large quantity to cause death, the utter absence of motive was in the favor of the accused, and then the suspicion that the poison might have been self-administered, if not with suicidal intent, with another, steadily gained ground.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading Many thought Miss Farrel's wonderful complexion might easily have been induced by the use of arsenic.

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From this reading Although it was proved beyond a doubt that Eliza Farrel had swallowed arsenic in a sufficiently large quantity to cause death, the utter absence of motive was in the favor of the accused, and then the suspicion that the poison might have been self-administered, if not with suicidal intent, with another, steadily gained ground.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading At all events, the evidence against Lucinda and Hannah, when sifted, was so exceedingly flimsy, and the lack of motive grew so evident, that there was no further question of bringing them to trial.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading At all events, the evidence against Lucinda and Hannah, when sifted, was so exceedingly flimsy, and the lack of motive grew so evident, that there was no further question of bringing them to trial.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading At all events, the evidence against Lucinda and Hannah, when sifted, was so exceedingly flimsy, and the lack of motive grew so evident, that there was no further question of bringing them to trial.

to an extreme degree

From this reading At all events, the evidence against Lucinda and Hannah, when sifted, was so exceedingly flimsy, and the lack of motive grew so evident, that there was no further question of bringing them to trial.

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From this reading Although it was proved beyond a doubt that Eliza Farrel had swallowed arsenic in a sufficiently large quantity to cause death, the utter absence of motive was in the favor of the accused, and then the suspicion that the poison might have been self-administered, if not with suicidal intent, with another, steadily gained ground.

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From this reading Many thought Miss Farrel's wonderful complexion might easily have been induced by the use of arsenic.

promote over another

From this reading Although it was proved beyond a doubt that Eliza Farrel had swallowed arsenic in a sufficiently large quantity to cause death, the utter absence of motive was in the favor of the accused, and then the suspicion that the poison might have been self-administered, if not with suicidal intent, with another, steadily gained ground.

lacking solidity or strength

From this reading At all events, the evidence against Lucinda and Hannah, when sifted, was so exceedingly flimsy, and the lack of motive grew so evident, that there was no further question of bringing them to trial.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading At all events, the evidence against Lucinda and Hannah, when sifted, was so exceedingly flimsy, and the lack of motive grew so evident, that there was no further question of bringing them to trial.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading Although it was proved beyond a doubt that Eliza Farrel had swallowed arsenic in a sufficiently large quantity to cause death, the utter absence of motive was in the favor of the accused, and then the suspicion that the poison might have been self-administered, if not with suicidal intent, with another, steadily gained ground.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading At all events, the evidence against Lucinda and Hannah, when sifted, was so exceedingly flimsy, and the lack of motive grew so evident, that there was no further question of bringing them to trial.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Although it was proved beyond a doubt that Eliza Farrel had swallowed arsenic in a sufficiently large quantity to cause death, the utter absence of motive was in the favor of the accused, and then the suspicion that the poison might have been self-administered, if not with suicidal intent, with another, steadily gained ground.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Still the suspicion, once raised, grew like a weed, as suspicion does grow in the ready soil of the human heart.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Although it was proved beyond a doubt that Eliza Farrel had swallowed arsenic in a sufficiently large quantity to cause death, the utter absence of motive was in the favor of the accused, and then the suspicion that the poison might have been self-administered, if not with suicidal intent, with another, steadily gained ground.

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From this reading Horace was right in his assumption that the case against Lucinda Hart and Hannah Simmons would never be pressed.

United States playwright who collaborated with George S. Kaufman (1904-1961)

From this reading Horace was right in his assumption that the case against Lucinda Hart and Hannah Simmons would never be pressed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Although it was proved beyond a doubt that Eliza Farrel had swallowed arsenic in a sufficiently large quantity to cause death, the utter absence of motive was in the favor of the accused, and then the suspicion that the poison might have been self-administered, if not with suicidal intent, with another, steadily gained ground.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Still the suspicion, once raised, grew like a weed, as suspicion does grow in the ready soil of the human heart.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Horace was right in his assumption that the case against Lucinda Hart and Hannah Simmons would never be pressed.

Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)

From this reading Horace was right in his assumption that the case against Lucinda Hart and Hannah Simmons would never be pressed.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Still the suspicion, once raised, grew like a weed, as suspicion does grow in the ready soil of the human heart.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Although it was proved beyond a doubt that Eliza Farrel had swallowed arsenic in a sufficiently large quantity to cause death, the utter absence of motive was in the favor of the accused, and then the suspicion that the poison might have been self-administered, if not with suicidal intent, with another, steadily gained ground.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Horace was right in his assumption that the case against Lucinda Hart and Hannah Simmons would never be pressed.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading Many thought Miss Farrel's wonderful complexion might easily have been induced by the use of arsenic.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Although it was proved beyond a doubt that Eliza Farrel had swallowed arsenic in a sufficiently large quantity to cause death, the utter absence of motive was in the favor of the accused, and then the suspicion that the poison might have been self-administered, if not with suicidal intent, with another, steadily gained ground.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Although it was proved beyond a doubt that Eliza Farrel had swallowed arsenic in a sufficiently large quantity to cause death, the utter absence of motive was in the favor of the accused, and then the suspicion that the poison might have been self-administered, if not with suicidal intent, with another, steadily gained ground.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading At all events, the evidence against Lucinda and Hannah, when sifted, was so exceedingly flimsy, and the lack of motive grew so evident, that there was no further question of bringing them to trial.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Although it was proved beyond a doubt that Eliza Farrel had swallowed arsenic in a sufficiently large quantity to cause death, the utter absence of motive was in the favor of the accused, and then the suspicion that the poison might have been self-administered, if not with suicidal intent, with another, steadily gained ground.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Still the suspicion, once raised, grew like a weed, as suspicion does grow in the ready soil of the human heart.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Horace was right in his assumption that the case against Lucinda Hart and Hannah Simmons would never be pressed.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Many thought Miss Farrel's wonderful complexion might easily have been induced by the use of arsenic.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Although it was proved beyond a doubt that Eliza Farrel had swallowed arsenic in a sufficiently large quantity to cause death, the utter absence of motive was in the favor of the accused, and then the suspicion that the poison might have been self-administered, if not with suicidal intent, with another, steadily gained ground.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Many thought Miss Farrel's wonderful complexion might easily have been induced by the use of arsenic.

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 Although it was proved beyond a doubt that Eliza Farrel had swallowed arsenic in a sufficiently large quantity to cause death, the utter absence of motive was in the favor of the accused, and then the suspicion that the poison might have been self-administered, if not with suicidal intent, with another, steadily gained ground.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Horace was right in his assumption that the case against Lucinda Hart and Hannah Simmons would never be pressed.

not any; not one

From this reading At all events, the evidence against Lucinda and Hannah, when sifted, was so exceedingly flimsy, and the lack of motive grew so evident, that there was no further question of bringing them to trial.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Although it was proved beyond a doubt that Eliza Farrel had swallowed arsenic in a sufficiently large quantity to cause death, the utter absence of motive was in the favor of the accused, and then the suspicion that the poison might have been self-administered, if not with suicidal intent, with another, steadily gained ground.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Although it was proved beyond a doubt that Eliza Farrel had swallowed arsenic in a sufficiently large quantity to cause death, the utter absence of motive was in the favor of the accused, and then the suspicion that the poison might have been self-administered, if not with suicidal intent, with another, steadily gained ground.

on one occasion

From this reading Still the suspicion, once raised, grew like a weed, as suspicion does grow in the ready soil of the human heart.

spoil as if by poison

From this reading Although it was proved beyond a doubt that Eliza Farrel had swallowed arsenic in a sufficiently large quantity to cause death, the utter absence of motive was in the favor of the accused, and then the suspicion that the poison might have been self-administered, if not with suicidal intent, with another, steadily gained ground.

compacted by ironing

From this reading Horace was right in his assumption that the case against Lucinda Hart and Hannah Simmons would never be pressed.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Although it was proved beyond a doubt that Eliza Farrel had swallowed arsenic in a sufficiently large quantity to cause death, the utter absence of motive was in the favor of the accused, and then the suspicion that the poison might have been self-administered, if not with suicidal intent, with another, steadily gained ground.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading Although it was proved beyond a doubt that Eliza Farrel had swallowed arsenic in a sufficiently large quantity to cause death, the utter absence of motive was in the favor of the accused, and then the suspicion that the poison might have been self-administered, if not with suicidal intent, with another, steadily gained ground.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading At all events, the evidence against Lucinda and Hannah, when sifted, was so exceedingly flimsy, and the lack of motive grew so evident, that there was no further question of bringing them to trial.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading Still the suspicion, once raised, grew like a weed, as suspicion does grow in the ready soil of the human heart.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Still the suspicion, once raised, grew like a weed, as suspicion does grow in the ready soil of the human heart.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Horace was right in his assumption that the case against Lucinda Hart and Hannah Simmons would never be pressed.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Although it was proved beyond a doubt that Eliza Farrel had swallowed arsenic in a sufficiently large quantity to cause death, the utter absence of motive was in the favor of the accused, and then the suspicion that the poison might have been self-administered, if not with suicidal intent, with another, steadily gained ground.

past form of “sift” — move as if through a sieve

From this reading At all events, the evidence against Lucinda and Hannah, when sifted, was so exceedingly flimsy, and the lack of motive grew so evident, that there was no further question of bringing them to trial.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Horace was right in his assumption that the case against Lucinda Hart and Hannah Simmons would never be pressed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading At all events, the evidence against Lucinda and Hannah, when sifted, was so exceedingly flimsy, and the lack of motive grew so evident, that there was no further question of bringing them to trial.

the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading Still the suspicion, once raised, grew like a weed, as suspicion does grow in the ready soil of the human heart.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading Although it was proved beyond a doubt that Eliza Farrel had swallowed arsenic in a sufficiently large quantity to cause death, the utter absence of motive was in the favor of the accused, and then the suspicion that the poison might have been self-administered, if not with suicidal intent, with another, steadily gained ground.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still the suspicion, once raised, grew like a weed, as suspicion does grow in the ready soil of the human heart.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading Although it was proved beyond a doubt that Eliza Farrel had swallowed arsenic in a sufficiently large quantity to cause death, the utter absence of motive was in the favor of the accused, and then the suspicion that the poison might have been self-administered, if not with suicidal intent, with another, steadily gained ground.

dangerous to yourself or your interests

From this reading Although it was proved beyond a doubt that Eliza Farrel had swallowed arsenic in a sufficiently large quantity to cause death, the utter absence of motive was in the favor of the accused, and then the suspicion that the poison might have been self-administered, if not with suicidal intent, with another, steadily gained ground.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Although it was proved beyond a doubt that Eliza Farrel had swallowed arsenic in a sufficiently large quantity to cause death, the utter absence of motive was in the favor of the accused, and then the suspicion that the poison might have been self-administered, if not with suicidal intent, with another, steadily gained ground.

past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

From this reading Although it was proved beyond a doubt that Eliza Farrel had swallowed arsenic in a sufficiently large quantity to cause death, the utter absence of motive was in the favor of the accused, and then the suspicion that the poison might have been self-administered, if not with suicidal intent, with another, steadily gained ground.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Horace was right in his assumption that the case against Lucinda Hart and Hannah Simmons would never be pressed.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Horace was right in his assumption that the case against Lucinda Hart and Hannah Simmons would never be pressed.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading At all events, the evidence against Lucinda and Hannah, when sifted, was so exceedingly flimsy, and the lack of motive grew so evident, that there was no further question of bringing them to trial.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Although it was proved beyond a doubt that Eliza Farrel had swallowed arsenic in a sufficiently large quantity to cause death, the utter absence of motive was in the favor of the accused, and then the suspicion that the poison might have been self-administered, if not with suicidal intent, with another, steadily gained ground.

in or at that place or location

From this reading At all events, the evidence against Lucinda and Hannah, when sifted, was so exceedingly flimsy, and the lack of motive grew so evident, that there was no further question of bringing them to trial.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Many thought Miss Farrel's wonderful complexion might easily have been induced by the use of arsenic.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Although it was proved beyond a doubt that Eliza Farrel had swallowed arsenic in a sufficiently large quantity to cause death, the utter absence of motive was in the favor of the accused, and then the suspicion that the poison might have been self-administered, if not with suicidal intent, with another, steadily gained ground.

the act of testing something

From this reading At all events, the evidence against Lucinda and Hannah, when sifted, was so exceedingly flimsy, and the lack of motive grew so evident, that there was no further question of bringing them to trial.

the act of using

From this reading Many thought Miss Farrel's wonderful complexion might easily have been induced by the use of arsenic.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading Although it was proved beyond a doubt that Eliza Farrel had swallowed arsenic in a sufficiently large quantity to cause death, the utter absence of motive was in the favor of the accused, and then the suspicion that the poison might have been self-administered, if not with suicidal intent, with another, steadily gained ground.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Horace was right in his assumption that the case against Lucinda Hart and Hannah Simmons would never be pressed.

any plant that crowds out cultivated plants

From this reading Still the suspicion, once raised, grew like a weed, as suspicion does grow in the ready soil of the human heart.

at the time that

From this reading At all events, the evidence against Lucinda and Hannah, when sifted, was so exceedingly flimsy, and the lack of motive grew so evident, that there was no further question of bringing them to trial.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Although it was proved beyond a doubt that Eliza Farrel had swallowed arsenic in a sufficiently large quantity to cause death, the utter absence of motive was in the favor of the accused, and then the suspicion that the poison might have been self-administered, if not with suicidal intent, with another, steadily gained ground.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Many thought Miss Farrel's wonderful complexion might easily have been induced by the use of arsenic.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Horace was right in his assumption that the case against Lucinda Hart and Hannah Simmons would never be pressed.