All 6 Uses of
conspiracy
in
Nicholas Nickleby
- It is some base conspiracy, which carries its own falsehood with it.'†
Chpt 20 *
- Talk of YOUR risk in the conspiracy!'†
Chpt 56
- That, once suspecting the existence of a conspiracy, they had no difficulty in tracing back its origin to the malice of Ralph, and the vindictiveness and avarice of Squeers.†
Chpt 59
- 'After various shiftings and delays,' said Nicholas, 'he has been sentenced to be transported for seven years, for being in the unlawful possession of a stolen will; and, after that, he has to suffer the consequence of a conspiracy.'†
Chpt 64
- 'Whew!' cried John, 'a conspiracy!†
Chpt 64
- 'No, no, no, a conspiracy connected with his school; I'll explain it presently.'†
Chpt 64
Definition:
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(conspiracy) a secret agreement or plot -- especially to do something illegal or harmful