Question: It began with the sight of his uncle's face leering at him.
His uncle was mean to him has a child, which is what made it begin

Answer: it is not possible to tell

Question: (Is it my imagination, though, or have those lips become even more pillowy?
I believe her lips have become more pillowy.

Answer: it is not possible to tell

Question: From the evidence at the inquest, Mr. Inglethorp murdered his wife as sure as I stand here, and if anyone but you hinted the contrary I'd laugh in his face.
There is no doubt that Mr. Inglethorp murdered his wife.

Answer:
yes