used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BAD DREAMS AND A WORSE WAKING.
administeredverbUS /ədˈmɪnəstərd/
past form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
From this reading By whom administered, or from what motive, none could guess.
admissionnounUS /ædˈmɪʃən/
the act of admitting someone to enter
From this reading It was reported that on the afternoon preceding the night on which De Lancy died, a stranger had obtained admission behind the scenes of the opera-house, and had been seen in earnest conversation with the man whose duty it was to provide the goblets of wine for the poison scene in Lucretia Borgia.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was reported that on the afternoon preceding the night on which De Lancy died, a stranger had obtained admission behind the scenes of the opera-house, and had been seen in earnest conversation with the man whose duty it was to provide the goblets of wine for the poison scene in Lucretia Borgia.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BAD DREAMS AND A WORSE WAKING.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading There was one story, however, circulated that was believed by some people, though it bore very little appearance of probability.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE sudden and melancholy death of Gaston de Lancy caused a considerable sensation throughout Paris; more especially as it was attributed by many to poison.
attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/
past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading THE sudden and melancholy death of Gaston de Lancy caused a considerable sensation throughout Paris; more especially as it was attributed by many to poison.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading BAD DREAMS AND A WORSE WAKING.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was reported that on the afternoon preceding the night on which De Lancy died, a stranger had obtained admission behind the scenes of the opera-house, and had been seen in earnest conversation with the man whose duty it was to provide the goblets of wine for the poison scene in Lucretia Borgia.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading It was reported that on the afternoon preceding the night on which De Lancy died, a stranger had obtained admission behind the scenes of the opera-house, and had been seen in earnest conversation with the man whose duty it was to provide the goblets of wine for the poison scene in Lucretia Borgia.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading There was one story, however, circulated that was believed by some people, though it bore very little appearance of probability.
cause to be bored
From this reading There was one story, however, circulated that was believed by some people, though it bore very little appearance of probability.
BorgianounUS /ˈbɔːrdʒə/
Italian pope whose nepotism put the Borgia family in power in Italy (1378-1458)
From this reading It was reported that on the afternoon preceding the night on which De Lancy died, a stranger had obtained admission behind the scenes of the opera-house, and had been seen in earnest conversation with the man whose duty it was to provide the goblets of wine for the poison scene in Lucretia Borgia.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE sudden and melancholy death of Gaston de Lancy caused a considerable sensation throughout Paris; more especially as it was attributed by many to poison.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading THE sudden and melancholy death of Gaston de Lancy caused a considerable sensation throughout Paris; more especially as it was attributed by many to poison.
circulatedverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “circulate” — become widely known and passed on
From this reading There was one story, however, circulated that was believed by some people, though it bore very little appearance of probability.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE sudden and melancholy death of Gaston de Lancy caused a considerable sensation throughout Paris; more especially as it was attributed by many to poison.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading It was reported that on the afternoon preceding the night on which De Lancy died, a stranger had obtained admission behind the scenes of the opera-house, and had been seen in earnest conversation with the man whose duty it was to provide the goblets of wine for the poison scene in Lucretia Borgia.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading By whom administered, or from what motive, none could guess.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading THE sudden and melancholy death of Gaston de Lancy caused a considerable sensation throughout Paris; more especially as it was attributed by many to poison.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE sudden and melancholy death of Gaston de Lancy caused a considerable sensation throughout Paris; more especially as it was attributed by many to poison.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading It was reported that on the afternoon preceding the night on which De Lancy died, a stranger had obtained admission behind the scenes of the opera-house, and had been seen in earnest conversation with the man whose duty it was to provide the goblets of wine for the poison scene in Lucretia Borgia.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading BAD DREAMS AND A WORSE WAKING.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading It was reported that on the afternoon preceding the night on which De Lancy died, a stranger had obtained admission behind the scenes of the opera-house, and had been seen in earnest conversation with the man whose duty it was to provide the goblets of wine for the poison scene in Lucretia Borgia.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading It was reported that on the afternoon preceding the night on which De Lancy died, a stranger had obtained admission behind the scenes of the opera-house, and had been seen in earnest conversation with the man whose duty it was to provide the goblets of wine for the poison scene in Lucretia Borgia.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading THE sudden and melancholy death of Gaston de Lancy caused a considerable sensation throughout Paris; more especially as it was attributed by many to poison.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was reported that on the afternoon preceding the night on which De Lancy died, a stranger had obtained admission behind the scenes of the opera-house, and had been seen in earnest conversation with the man whose duty it was to provide the goblets of wine for the poison scene in Lucretia Borgia.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading By whom administered, or from what motive, none could guess.
Gaston
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From this reading THE sudden and melancholy death of Gaston de Lancy caused a considerable sensation throughout Paris; more especially as it was attributed by many to poison.
goblets
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From this reading It was reported that on the afternoon preceding the night on which De Lancy died, a stranger had obtained admission behind the scenes of the opera-house, and had been seen in earnest conversation with the man whose duty it was to provide the goblets of wine for the poison scene in Lucretia Borgia.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading By whom administered, or from what motive, none could guess.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was reported that on the afternoon preceding the night on which De Lancy died, a stranger had obtained admission behind the scenes of the opera-house, and had been seen in earnest conversation with the man whose duty it was to provide the goblets of wine for the poison scene in Lucretia Borgia.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading There was one story, however, circulated that was believed by some people, though it bore very little appearance of probability.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was reported that on the afternoon preceding the night on which De Lancy died, a stranger had obtained admission behind the scenes of the opera-house, and had been seen in earnest conversation with the man whose duty it was to provide the goblets of wine for the poison scene in Lucretia Borgia.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE sudden and melancholy death of Gaston de Lancy caused a considerable sensation throughout Paris; more especially as it was attributed by many to poison.
Lancy
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From this reading THE sudden and melancholy death of Gaston de Lancy caused a considerable sensation throughout Paris; more especially as it was attributed by many to poison.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was one story, however, circulated that was believed by some people, though it bore very little appearance of probability.
Lucretia
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From this reading It was reported that on the afternoon preceding the night on which De Lancy died, a stranger had obtained admission behind the scenes of the opera-house, and had been seen in earnest conversation with the man whose duty it was to provide the goblets of wine for the poison scene in Lucretia Borgia.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was reported that on the afternoon preceding the night on which De Lancy died, a stranger had obtained admission behind the scenes of the opera-house, and had been seen in earnest conversation with the man whose duty it was to provide the goblets of wine for the poison scene in Lucretia Borgia.
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 THE sudden and melancholy death of Gaston de Lancy caused a considerable sensation throughout Paris; more especially as it was attributed by many to poison.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading THE sudden and melancholy death of Gaston de Lancy caused a considerable sensation throughout Paris; more especially as it was attributed by many to poison.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE sudden and melancholy death of Gaston de Lancy caused a considerable sensation throughout Paris; more especially as it was attributed by many to poison.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
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 By whom administered, or from what motive, none could guess.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was reported that on the afternoon preceding the night on which De Lancy died, a stranger had obtained admission behind the scenes of the opera-house, and had been seen in earnest conversation with the man whose duty it was to provide the goblets of wine for the poison scene in Lucretia Borgia.
not one, and not any
From this reading By whom administered, or from what motive, none could guess.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading It was reported that on the afternoon preceding the night on which De Lancy died, a stranger had obtained admission behind the scenes of the opera-house, and had been seen in earnest conversation with the man whose duty it was to provide the goblets of wine for the poison scene in Lucretia Borgia.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE sudden and melancholy death of Gaston de Lancy caused a considerable sensation throughout Paris; more especially as it was attributed by many to poison.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was reported that on the afternoon preceding the night on which De Lancy died, a stranger had obtained admission behind the scenes of the opera-house, and had been seen in earnest conversation with the man whose duty it was to provide the goblets of wine for the poison scene in Lucretia Borgia.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was one story, however, circulated that was believed by some people, though it bore very little appearance of probability.
opera-house
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From this reading It was reported that on the afternoon preceding the night on which De Lancy died, a stranger had obtained admission behind the scenes of the opera-house, and had been seen in earnest conversation with the man whose duty it was to provide the goblets of wine for the poison scene in Lucretia Borgia.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading By whom administered, or from what motive, none could guess.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading THE sudden and melancholy death of Gaston de Lancy caused a considerable sensation throughout Paris; more especially as it was attributed by many to poison.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading There was one story, however, circulated that was believed by some people, though it bore very little appearance of probability.
poisonverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading THE sudden and melancholy death of Gaston de Lancy caused a considerable sensation throughout Paris; more especially as it was attributed by many to poison.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading It was reported that on the afternoon preceding the night on which De Lancy died, a stranger had obtained admission behind the scenes of the opera-house, and had been seen in earnest conversation with the man whose duty it was to provide the goblets of wine for the poison scene in Lucretia Borgia.
probabilitynounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiː/
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading There was one story, however, circulated that was believed by some people, though it bore very little appearance of probability.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading It was reported that on the afternoon preceding the night on which De Lancy died, a stranger had obtained admission behind the scenes of the opera-house, and had been seen in earnest conversation with the man whose duty it was to provide the goblets of wine for the poison scene in Lucretia Borgia.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading It was reported that on the afternoon preceding the night on which De Lancy died, a stranger had obtained admission behind the scenes of the opera-house, and had been seen in earnest conversation with the man whose duty it was to provide the goblets of wine for the poison scene in Lucretia Borgia.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading It was reported that on the afternoon preceding the night on which De Lancy died, a stranger had obtained admission behind the scenes of the opera-house, and had been seen in earnest conversation with the man whose duty it was to provide the goblets of wine for the poison scene in Lucretia Borgia.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading It was reported that on the afternoon preceding the night on which De Lancy died, a stranger had obtained admission behind the scenes of the opera-house, and had been seen in earnest conversation with the man whose duty it was to provide the goblets of wine for the poison scene in Lucretia Borgia.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was reported that on the afternoon preceding the night on which De Lancy died, a stranger had obtained admission behind the scenes of the opera-house, and had been seen in earnest conversation with the man whose duty it was to provide the goblets of wine for the poison scene in Lucretia Borgia.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading THE sudden and melancholy death of Gaston de Lancy caused a considerable sensation throughout Paris; more especially as it was attributed by many to poison.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There was one story, however, circulated that was believed by some people, though it bore very little appearance of probability.
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 There was one story, however, circulated that was believed by some people, though it bore very little appearance of probability.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading It was reported that on the afternoon preceding the night on which De Lancy died, a stranger had obtained admission behind the scenes of the opera-house, and had been seen in earnest conversation with the man whose duty it was to provide the goblets of wine for the poison scene in Lucretia Borgia.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading THE sudden and melancholy death of Gaston de Lancy caused a considerable sensation throughout Paris; more especially as it was attributed by many to poison.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was one story, however, circulated that was believed by some people, though it bore very little appearance of probability.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE sudden and melancholy death of Gaston de Lancy caused a considerable sensation throughout Paris; more especially as it was attributed by many to poison.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was one story, however, circulated that was believed by some people, though it bore very little appearance of probability.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There was one story, however, circulated that was believed by some people, though it bore very little appearance of probability.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading THE sudden and melancholy death of Gaston de Lancy caused a considerable sensation throughout Paris; more especially as it was attributed by many to poison.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE sudden and melancholy death of Gaston de Lancy caused a considerable sensation throughout Paris; more especially as it was attributed by many to poison.
precisely as stated
From this reading There was one story, however, circulated that was believed by some people, though it bore very little appearance of probability.
WAKINGadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading BAD DREAMS AND A WORSE WAKING.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE sudden and melancholy death of Gaston de Lancy caused a considerable sensation throughout Paris; more especially as it was attributed by many to poison.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading By whom administered, or from what motive, none could guess.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was reported that on the afternoon preceding the night on which De Lancy died, a stranger had obtained admission behind the scenes of the opera-house, and had been seen in earnest conversation with the man whose duty it was to provide the goblets of wine for the poison scene in Lucretia Borgia.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading By whom administered, or from what motive, none could guess.
belonging to which person
From this reading It was reported that on the afternoon preceding the night on which De Lancy died, a stranger had obtained admission behind the scenes of the opera-house, and had been seen in earnest conversation with the man whose duty it was to provide the goblets of wine for the poison scene in Lucretia Borgia.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading It was reported that on the afternoon preceding the night on which De Lancy died, a stranger had obtained admission behind the scenes of the opera-house, and had been seen in earnest conversation with the man whose duty it was to provide the goblets of wine for the poison scene in Lucretia Borgia.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was reported that on the afternoon preceding the night on which De Lancy died, a stranger had obtained admission behind the scenes of the opera-house, and had been seen in earnest conversation with the man whose duty it was to provide the goblets of wine for the poison scene in Lucretia Borgia.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading BAD DREAMS AND A WORSE WAKING.
