What could be easier than quietly to dissolve one or more of those powders in Mrs. Inglethorp's large sized bottle of medicine when it came from Coot's? 
Mrs. Inglethorp's bottle of medicine was large and powders could be dissolved in there.
it would be impossible to dissolve those powders in Mrs. Inglethorp's bottle.
There are some people near a flaming barrel.
It is warm outside.
The man is taking apart an antique car.
A little boy is singing.
Democracy has some important elements.
The women are driving down the street.