used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRANGE CONFESSION "I, Jabez Clyne, write this confession in my prison cell, of my own free will, and without coercion from any one; partly because I know that the evidence concerning my share in the Vrain conspiracy is strong against me, and partly because I wish to exonerate my daughter Lydia.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "She is absolutely innocent of all knowledge concerning the feigned death of her husband and his actual existence in a private lunatic asylum; and on the strength of this confession of mine--which will fix the guilt of the matter on the right persons--I demand that she shall be set free.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading "She is absolutely innocent of all knowledge concerning the feigned death of her husband and his actual existence in a private lunatic asylum; and on the strength of this confession of mine--which will fix the guilt of the matter on the right persons--I demand that she shall be set free.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading On this understanding I set out the whole story of the affair--how it was thought of, how it was contrived, and how it was carried out.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading A STRANGE CONFESSION "I, Jabez Clyne, write this confession in my prison cell, of my own free will, and without coercion from any one; partly because I know that the evidence concerning my share in the Vrain conspiracy is strong against me, and partly because I wish to exonerate my daughter Lydia.
(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 "She is absolutely innocent of all knowledge concerning the feigned death of her husband and his actual existence in a private lunatic asylum; and on the strength of this confession of mine--which will fix the guilt of the matter on the right persons--I demand that she shall be set free.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A STRANGE CONFESSION "I, Jabez Clyne, write this confession in my prison cell, of my own free will, and without coercion from any one; partly because I know that the evidence concerning my share in the Vrain conspiracy is strong against me, and partly because I wish to exonerate my daughter Lydia.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A STRANGE CONFESSION "I, Jabez Clyne, write this confession in my prison cell, of my own free will, and without coercion from any one; partly because I know that the evidence concerning my share in the Vrain conspiracy is strong against me, and partly because I wish to exonerate my daughter Lydia.
asylumnounUS /əˈsaɪləm/
a shelter from danger or hardship
From this reading "She is absolutely innocent of all knowledge concerning the feigned death of her husband and his actual existence in a private lunatic asylum; and on the strength of this confession of mine--which will fix the guilt of the matter on the right persons--I demand that she shall be set free.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "She is absolutely innocent of all knowledge concerning the feigned death of her husband and his actual existence in a private lunatic asylum; and on the strength of this confession of mine--which will fix the guilt of the matter on the right persons--I demand that she shall be set free.
for the reason that
From this reading A STRANGE CONFESSION "I, Jabez Clyne, write this confession in my prison cell, of my own free will, and without coercion from any one; partly because I know that the evidence concerning my share in the Vrain conspiracy is strong against me, and partly because I wish to exonerate my daughter Lydia.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading Well, Ferruci has punished himself, and soon the law will punish me, so it is only justice that Lydia should be discharged from all blame.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It is not fair that she should suffer, for I and Ferruci planned and carried out the whole conspiracy.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading A STRANGE CONFESSION "I, Jabez Clyne, write this confession in my prison cell, of my own free will, and without coercion from any one; partly because I know that the evidence concerning my share in the Vrain conspiracy is strong against me, and partly because I wish to exonerate my daughter Lydia.
Clyne
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From this reading A STRANGE CONFESSION "I, Jabez Clyne, write this confession in my prison cell, of my own free will, and without coercion from any one; partly because I know that the evidence concerning my share in the Vrain conspiracy is strong against me, and partly because I wish to exonerate my daughter Lydia.
coercionnounUS /koʊˈɜːrʃən/
the act of compelling by force of authority
From this reading A STRANGE CONFESSION "I, Jabez Clyne, write this confession in my prison cell, of my own free will, and without coercion from any one; partly because I know that the evidence concerning my share in the Vrain conspiracy is strong against me, and partly because I wish to exonerate my daughter Lydia.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading A STRANGE CONFESSION "I, Jabez Clyne, write this confession in my prison cell, of my own free will, and without coercion from any one; partly because I know that the evidence concerning my share in the Vrain conspiracy is strong against me, and partly because I wish to exonerate my daughter Lydia.
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading A STRANGE CONFESSION "I, Jabez Clyne, write this confession in my prison cell, of my own free will, and without coercion from any one; partly because I know that the evidence concerning my share in the Vrain conspiracy is strong against me, and partly because I wish to exonerate my daughter Lydia.
conspiracynounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading A STRANGE CONFESSION "I, Jabez Clyne, write this confession in my prison cell, of my own free will, and without coercion from any one; partly because I know that the evidence concerning my share in the Vrain conspiracy is strong against me, and partly because I wish to exonerate my daughter Lydia.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading On this understanding I set out the whole story of the affair--how it was thought of, how it was contrived, and how it was carried out.
a female human offspring
From this reading A STRANGE CONFESSION "I, Jabez Clyne, write this confession in my prison cell, of my own free will, and without coercion from any one; partly because I know that the evidence concerning my share in the Vrain conspiracy is strong against me, and partly because I wish to exonerate my daughter Lydia.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading "She is absolutely innocent of all knowledge concerning the feigned death of her husband and his actual existence in a private lunatic asylum; and on the strength of this confession of mine--which will fix the guilt of the matter on the right persons--I demand that she shall be set free.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading "She is absolutely innocent of all knowledge concerning the feigned death of her husband and his actual existence in a private lunatic asylum; and on the strength of this confession of mine--which will fix the guilt of the matter on the right persons--I demand that she shall be set free.
dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading Well, Ferruci has punished himself, and soon the law will punish me, so it is only justice that Lydia should be discharged from all blame.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading A STRANGE CONFESSION "I, Jabez Clyne, write this confession in my prison cell, of my own free will, and without coercion from any one; partly because I know that the evidence concerning my share in the Vrain conspiracy is strong against me, and partly because I wish to exonerate my daughter Lydia.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading "She is absolutely innocent of all knowledge concerning the feigned death of her husband and his actual existence in a private lunatic asylum; and on the strength of this confession of mine--which will fix the guilt of the matter on the right persons--I demand that she shall be set free.
exonerateverbUS /ɪɡˈzɑːnəreɪt/
pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
From this reading A STRANGE CONFESSION "I, Jabez Clyne, write this confession in my prison cell, of my own free will, and without coercion from any one; partly because I know that the evidence concerning my share in the Vrain conspiracy is strong against me, and partly because I wish to exonerate my daughter Lydia.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading It is not fair that she should suffer, for I and Ferruci planned and carried out the whole conspiracy.
feignedadjectiveUS /feɪnd/
not genuine
From this reading "She is absolutely innocent of all knowledge concerning the feigned death of her husband and his actual existence in a private lunatic asylum; and on the strength of this confession of mine--which will fix the guilt of the matter on the right persons--I demand that she shall be set free.
Ferruci
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From this reading It is not fair that she should suffer, for I and Ferruci planned and carried out the whole conspiracy.
fixverbUS /fɪks/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading "She is absolutely innocent of all knowledge concerning the feigned death of her husband and his actual existence in a private lunatic asylum; and on the strength of this confession of mine--which will fix the guilt of the matter on the right persons--I demand that she shall be set free.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is not fair that she should suffer, for I and Ferruci planned and carried out the whole conspiracy.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading A STRANGE CONFESSION "I, Jabez Clyne, write this confession in my prison cell, of my own free will, and without coercion from any one; partly because I know that the evidence concerning my share in the Vrain conspiracy is strong against me, and partly because I wish to exonerate my daughter Lydia.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A STRANGE CONFESSION "I, Jabez Clyne, write this confession in my prison cell, of my own free will, and without coercion from any one; partly because I know that the evidence concerning my share in the Vrain conspiracy is strong against me, and partly because I wish to exonerate my daughter Lydia.
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading "She is absolutely innocent of all knowledge concerning the feigned death of her husband and his actual existence in a private lunatic asylum; and on the strength of this confession of mine--which will fix the guilt of the matter on the right persons--I demand that she shall be set free.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Well, Ferruci has punished himself, and soon the law will punish me, so it is only justice that Lydia should be discharged from all blame.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "She is absolutely innocent of all knowledge concerning the feigned death of her husband and his actual existence in a private lunatic asylum; and on the strength of this confession of mine--which will fix the guilt of the matter on the right persons--I demand that she shall be set free.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Well, Ferruci has punished himself, and soon the law will punish me, so it is only justice that Lydia should be discharged from all blame.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "She is absolutely innocent of all knowledge concerning the feigned death of her husband and his actual existence in a private lunatic asylum; and on the strength of this confession of mine--which will fix the guilt of the matter on the right persons--I demand that she shall be set free.
how
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From this reading On this understanding I set out the whole story of the affair--how it was thought of, how it was contrived, and how it was carried out.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading "She is absolutely innocent of all knowledge concerning the feigned death of her husband and his actual existence in a private lunatic asylum; and on the strength of this confession of mine--which will fix the guilt of the matter on the right persons--I demand that she shall be set free.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A STRANGE CONFESSION "I, Jabez Clyne, write this confession in my prison cell, of my own free will, and without coercion from any one; partly because I know that the evidence concerning my share in the Vrain conspiracy is strong against me, and partly because I wish to exonerate my daughter Lydia.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A STRANGE CONFESSION "I, Jabez Clyne, write this confession in my prison cell, of my own free will, and without coercion from any one; partly because I know that the evidence concerning my share in the Vrain conspiracy is strong against me, and partly because I wish to exonerate my daughter Lydia.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading "She is absolutely innocent of all knowledge concerning the feigned death of her husband and his actual existence in a private lunatic asylum; and on the strength of this confession of mine--which will fix the guilt of the matter on the right persons--I demand that she shall be set free.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A STRANGE CONFESSION "I, Jabez Clyne, write this confession in my prison cell, of my own free will, and without coercion from any one; partly because I know that the evidence concerning my share in the Vrain conspiracy is strong against me, and partly because I wish to exonerate my daughter Lydia.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not fair that she should suffer, for I and Ferruci planned and carried out the whole conspiracy.
Jabez
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From this reading A STRANGE CONFESSION "I, Jabez Clyne, write this confession in my prison cell, of my own free will, and without coercion from any one; partly because I know that the evidence concerning my share in the Vrain conspiracy is strong against me, and partly because I wish to exonerate my daughter Lydia.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Well, Ferruci has punished himself, and soon the law will punish me, so it is only justice that Lydia should be discharged from all blame.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A STRANGE CONFESSION "I, Jabez Clyne, write this confession in my prison cell, of my own free will, and without coercion from any one; partly because I know that the evidence concerning my share in the Vrain conspiracy is strong against me, and partly because I wish to exonerate my daughter Lydia.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading "She is absolutely innocent of all knowledge concerning the feigned death of her husband and his actual existence in a private lunatic asylum; and on the strength of this confession of mine--which will fix the guilt of the matter on the right persons--I demand that she shall be set free.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Well, Ferruci has punished himself, and soon the law will punish me, so it is only justice that Lydia should be discharged from all blame.
lunaticadjectiveUS /ˈluːnətɪk/
insane and believed to be affected by the phases of the moon
From this reading "She is absolutely innocent of all knowledge concerning the feigned death of her husband and his actual existence in a private lunatic asylum; and on the strength of this confession of mine--which will fix the guilt of the matter on the right persons--I demand that she shall be set free.
LydianounUS /ˈlɪdiə/
an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC
From this reading A STRANGE CONFESSION "I, Jabez Clyne, write this confession in my prison cell, of my own free will, and without coercion from any one; partly because I know that the evidence concerning my share in the Vrain conspiracy is strong against me, and partly because I wish to exonerate my daughter Lydia.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "She is absolutely innocent of all knowledge concerning the feigned death of her husband and his actual existence in a private lunatic asylum; and on the strength of this confession of mine--which will fix the guilt of the matter on the right persons--I demand that she shall be set free.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A STRANGE CONFESSION "I, Jabez Clyne, write this confession in my prison cell, of my own free will, and without coercion from any one; partly because I know that the evidence concerning my share in the Vrain conspiracy is strong against me, and partly because I wish to exonerate my daughter Lydia.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "She is absolutely innocent of all knowledge concerning the feigned death of her husband and his actual existence in a private lunatic asylum; and on the strength of this confession of mine--which will fix the guilt of the matter on the right persons--I demand that she shall be set free.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A STRANGE CONFESSION "I, Jabez Clyne, write this confession in my prison cell, of my own free will, and without coercion from any one; partly because I know that the evidence concerning my share in the Vrain conspiracy is strong against me, and partly because I wish to exonerate my daughter Lydia.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not fair that she should suffer, for I and Ferruci planned and carried out the whole conspiracy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A STRANGE CONFESSION "I, Jabez Clyne, write this confession in my prison cell, of my own free will, and without coercion from any one; partly because I know that the evidence concerning my share in the Vrain conspiracy is strong against me, and partly because I wish to exonerate my daughter Lydia.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "She is absolutely innocent of all knowledge concerning the feigned death of her husband and his actual existence in a private lunatic asylum; and on the strength of this confession of mine--which will fix the guilt of the matter on the right persons--I demand that she shall be set free.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A STRANGE CONFESSION "I, Jabez Clyne, write this confession in my prison cell, of my own free will, and without coercion from any one; partly because I know that the evidence concerning my share in the Vrain conspiracy is strong against me, and partly because I wish to exonerate my daughter Lydia.
and nothing more
From this reading Well, Ferruci has punished himself, and soon the law will punish me, so it is only justice that Lydia should be discharged from all blame.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It is not fair that she should suffer, for I and Ferruci planned and carried out the whole conspiracy.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A STRANGE CONFESSION "I, Jabez Clyne, write this confession in my prison cell, of my own free will, and without coercion from any one; partly because I know that the evidence concerning my share in the Vrain conspiracy is strong against me, and partly because I wish to exonerate my daughter Lydia.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading A STRANGE CONFESSION "I, Jabez Clyne, write this confession in my prison cell, of my own free will, and without coercion from any one; partly because I know that the evidence concerning my share in the Vrain conspiracy is strong against me, and partly because I wish to exonerate my daughter Lydia.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading "She is absolutely innocent of all knowledge concerning the feigned death of her husband and his actual existence in a private lunatic asylum; and on the strength of this confession of mine--which will fix the guilt of the matter on the right persons--I demand that she shall be set free.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading It is not fair that she should suffer, for I and Ferruci planned and carried out the whole conspiracy.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading A STRANGE CONFESSION "I, Jabez Clyne, write this confession in my prison cell, of my own free will, and without coercion from any one; partly because I know that the evidence concerning my share in the Vrain conspiracy is strong against me, and partly because I wish to exonerate my daughter Lydia.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading "She is absolutely innocent of all knowledge concerning the feigned death of her husband and his actual existence in a private lunatic asylum; and on the strength of this confession of mine--which will fix the guilt of the matter on the right persons--I demand that she shall be set free.
punishverbUS /ˈpʌnɪʃ/
impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
From this reading Well, Ferruci has punished himself, and soon the law will punish me, so it is only justice that Lydia should be discharged from all blame.
punishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌnɪʃt/
subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience)
From this reading Well, Ferruci has punished himself, and soon the law will punish me, so it is only justice that Lydia should be discharged from all blame.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "She is absolutely innocent of all knowledge concerning the feigned death of her husband and his actual existence in a private lunatic asylum; and on the strength of this confession of mine--which will fix the guilt of the matter on the right persons--I demand that she shall be set free.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "She is absolutely innocent of all knowledge concerning the feigned death of her husband and his actual existence in a private lunatic asylum; and on the strength of this confession of mine--which will fix the guilt of the matter on the right persons--I demand that she shall be set free.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "She is absolutely innocent of all knowledge concerning the feigned death of her husband and his actual existence in a private lunatic asylum; and on the strength of this confession of mine--which will fix the guilt of the matter on the right persons--I demand that she shall be set free.
have in common
From this reading A STRANGE CONFESSION "I, Jabez Clyne, write this confession in my prison cell, of my own free will, and without coercion from any one; partly because I know that the evidence concerning my share in the Vrain conspiracy is strong against me, and partly because I wish to exonerate my daughter Lydia.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She is absolutely innocent of all knowledge concerning the feigned death of her husband and his actual existence in a private lunatic asylum; and on the strength of this confession of mine--which will fix the guilt of the matter on the right persons--I demand that she shall be set free.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is not fair that she should suffer, for I and Ferruci planned and carried out the whole conspiracy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Well, Ferruci has punished himself, and soon the law will punish me, so it is only justice that Lydia should be discharged from all blame.
in the near future
From this reading Well, Ferruci has punished himself, and soon the law will punish me, so it is only justice that Lydia should be discharged from all blame.
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 On this understanding I set out the whole story of the affair--how it was thought of, how it was contrived, and how it was carried out.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A STRANGE CONFESSION "I, Jabez Clyne, write this confession in my prison cell, of my own free will, and without coercion from any one; partly because I know that the evidence concerning my share in the Vrain conspiracy is strong against me, and partly because I wish to exonerate my daughter Lydia.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading "She is absolutely innocent of all knowledge concerning the feigned death of her husband and his actual existence in a private lunatic asylum; and on the strength of this confession of mine--which will fix the guilt of the matter on the right persons--I demand that she shall be set free.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading A STRANGE CONFESSION "I, Jabez Clyne, write this confession in my prison cell, of my own free will, and without coercion from any one; partly because I know that the evidence concerning my share in the Vrain conspiracy is strong against me, and partly because I wish to exonerate my daughter Lydia.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading It is not fair that she should suffer, for I and Ferruci planned and carried out the whole conspiracy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A STRANGE CONFESSION "I, Jabez Clyne, write this confession in my prison cell, of my own free will, and without coercion from any one; partly because I know that the evidence concerning my share in the Vrain conspiracy is strong against me, and partly because I wish to exonerate my daughter Lydia.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STRANGE CONFESSION "I, Jabez Clyne, write this confession in my prison cell, of my own free will, and without coercion from any one; partly because I know that the evidence concerning my share in the Vrain conspiracy is strong against me, and partly because I wish to exonerate my daughter Lydia.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A STRANGE CONFESSION "I, Jabez Clyne, write this confession in my prison cell, of my own free will, and without coercion from any one; partly because I know that the evidence concerning my share in the Vrain conspiracy is strong against me, and partly because I wish to exonerate my daughter Lydia.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading On this understanding I set out the whole story of the affair--how it was thought of, how it was contrived, and how it was carried out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A STRANGE CONFESSION "I, Jabez Clyne, write this confession in my prison cell, of my own free will, and without coercion from any one; partly because I know that the evidence concerning my share in the Vrain conspiracy is strong against me, and partly because I wish to exonerate my daughter Lydia.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading On this understanding I set out the whole story of the affair--how it was thought of, how it was contrived, and how it was carried out.
Vrain
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From this reading A STRANGE CONFESSION "I, Jabez Clyne, write this confession in my prison cell, of my own free will, and without coercion from any one; partly because I know that the evidence concerning my share in the Vrain conspiracy is strong against me, and partly because I wish to exonerate my daughter Lydia.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On this understanding I set out the whole story of the affair--how it was thought of, how it was contrived, and how it was carried out.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well, Ferruci has punished himself, and soon the law will punish me, so it is only justice that Lydia should be discharged from all blame.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "She is absolutely innocent of all knowledge concerning the feigned death of her husband and his actual existence in a private lunatic asylum; and on the strength of this confession of mine--which will fix the guilt of the matter on the right persons--I demand that she shall be set free.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It is not fair that she should suffer, for I and Ferruci planned and carried out the whole conspiracy.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A STRANGE CONFESSION "I, Jabez Clyne, write this confession in my prison cell, of my own free will, and without coercion from any one; partly because I know that the evidence concerning my share in the Vrain conspiracy is strong against me, and partly because I wish to exonerate my daughter Lydia.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading A STRANGE CONFESSION "I, Jabez Clyne, write this confession in my prison cell, of my own free will, and without coercion from any one; partly because I know that the evidence concerning my share in the Vrain conspiracy is strong against me, and partly because I wish to exonerate my daughter Lydia.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A STRANGE CONFESSION "I, Jabez Clyne, write this confession in my prison cell, of my own free will, and without coercion from any one; partly because I know that the evidence concerning my share in the Vrain conspiracy is strong against me, and partly because I wish to exonerate my daughter Lydia.
produce a literary work
From this reading A STRANGE CONFESSION "I, Jabez Clyne, write this confession in my prison cell, of my own free will, and without coercion from any one; partly because I know that the evidence concerning my share in the Vrain conspiracy is strong against me, and partly because I wish to exonerate my daughter Lydia.
