used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "By pressing for trial we have a better chance of proving his innocence.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading SKIP It seemed to Fred as if they were about to sacrifice Sam in order to aid in confirming the title of the land, and it required no slight amount of Mr. Hunter's eloquence to persuade him differently.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading SKIP It seemed to Fred as if they were about to sacrifice Sam in order to aid in confirming the title of the land, and it required no slight amount of Mr. Hunter's eloquence to persuade him differently.
a quantity of money
From this reading SKIP It seemed to Fred as if they were about to sacrifice Sam in order to aid in confirming the title of the land, and it required no slight amount of Mr. Hunter's eloquence to persuade him differently.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SKIP It seemed to Fred as if they were about to sacrifice Sam in order to aid in confirming the title of the land, and it required no slight amount of Mr. Hunter's eloquence to persuade him differently.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SKIP It seemed to Fred as if they were about to sacrifice Sam in order to aid in confirming the title of the land, and it required no slight amount of Mr. Hunter's eloquence to persuade him differently.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances I would be certain of the result; but where so much property is a stake I do not like to trust the superintendent too implicitly."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "It might prejudice our case if he went before a jury.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "By pressing for trial we have a better chance of proving his innocence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances I would be certain of the result; but where so much property is a stake I do not like to trust the superintendent too implicitly."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "By pressing for trial we have a better chance of proving his innocence.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "But what effect can his innocence or guilt have on the other question?"
an occurrence of something
From this reading "It might prejudice our case if he went before a jury.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances I would be certain of the result; but where so much property is a stake I do not like to trust the superintendent too implicitly."
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "By pressing for trial we have a better chance of proving his innocence.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances I would be certain of the result; but where so much property is a stake I do not like to trust the superintendent too implicitly."
confirmingadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmɪŋ/
indicating existence or presence of a suspected condition or pathogen
From this reading SKIP It seemed to Fred as if they were about to sacrifice Sam in order to aid in confirming the title of the land, and it required no slight amount of Mr. Hunter's eloquence to persuade him differently.
differentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪfrəntli/
in another and different manner
From this reading SKIP It seemed to Fred as if they were about to sacrifice Sam in order to aid in confirming the title of the land, and it required no slight amount of Mr. Hunter's eloquence to persuade him differently.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances I would be certain of the result; but where so much property is a stake I do not like to trust the superintendent too implicitly."
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "But what effect can his innocence or guilt have on the other question?"
eloquencenounUS /ˈel.ə.kwəns/
Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)
From this reading SKIP It seemed to Fred as if they were about to sacrifice Sam in order to aid in confirming the title of the land, and it required no slight amount of Mr. Hunter's eloquence to persuade him differently.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "By pressing for trial we have a better chance of proving his innocence.
Fred
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From this reading SKIP It seemed to Fred as if they were about to sacrifice Sam in order to aid in confirming the title of the land, and it required no slight amount of Mr. Hunter's eloquence to persuade him differently.
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading "But what effect can his innocence or guilt have on the other question?"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "By pressing for trial we have a better chance of proving his innocence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It might prejudice our case if he went before a jury.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SKIP It seemed to Fred as if they were about to sacrifice Sam in order to aid in confirming the title of the land, and it required no slight amount of Mr. Hunter's eloquence to persuade him differently.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "By pressing for trial we have a better chance of proving his innocence.
Hunter'snounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
possessive form of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading SKIP It seemed to Fred as if they were about to sacrifice Sam in order to aid in confirming the title of the land, and it required no slight amount of Mr. Hunter's eloquence to persuade him differently.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances I would be certain of the result; but where so much property is a stake I do not like to trust the superintendent too implicitly."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading SKIP It seemed to Fred as if they were about to sacrifice Sam in order to aid in confirming the title of the land, and it required no slight amount of Mr. Hunter's eloquence to persuade him differently.
implicitlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈplɪsətli/
without doubting or questioning
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances I would be certain of the result; but where so much property is a stake I do not like to trust the superintendent too implicitly."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SKIP It seemed to Fred as if they were about to sacrifice Sam in order to aid in confirming the title of the land, and it required no slight amount of Mr. Hunter's eloquence to persuade him differently.
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading "By pressing for trial we have a better chance of proving his innocence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances I would be certain of the result; but where so much property is a stake I do not like to trust the superintendent too implicitly."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SKIP It seemed to Fred as if they were about to sacrifice Sam in order to aid in confirming the title of the land, and it required no slight amount of Mr. Hunter's eloquence to persuade him differently.
jurynounUS /ˈdʒʊri/
a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
From this reading "It might prejudice our case if he went before a jury.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading SKIP It seemed to Fred as if they were about to sacrifice Sam in order to aid in confirming the title of the land, and it required no slight amount of Mr. Hunter's eloquence to persuade him differently.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances I would be certain of the result; but where so much property is a stake I do not like to trust the superintendent too implicitly."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "It might prejudice our case if he went before a jury.
a form of address for a man
From this reading SKIP It seemed to Fred as if they were about to sacrifice Sam in order to aid in confirming the title of the land, and it required no slight amount of Mr. Hunter's eloquence to persuade him differently.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances I would be certain of the result; but where so much property is a stake I do not like to trust the superintendent too implicitly."
not any; not one
From this reading SKIP It seemed to Fred as if they were about to sacrifice Sam in order to aid in confirming the title of the land, and it required no slight amount of Mr. Hunter's eloquence to persuade him differently.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances I would be certain of the result; but where so much property is a stake I do not like to trust the superintendent too implicitly."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SKIP It seemed to Fred as if they were about to sacrifice Sam in order to aid in confirming the title of the land, and it required no slight amount of Mr. Hunter's eloquence to persuade him differently.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "But what effect can his innocence or guilt have on the other question?"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "But what effect can his innocence or guilt have on the other question?"
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading SKIP It seemed to Fred as if they were about to sacrifice Sam in order to aid in confirming the title of the land, and it required no slight amount of Mr. Hunter's eloquence to persuade him differently.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances I would be certain of the result; but where so much property is a stake I do not like to trust the superintendent too implicitly."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "But what effect can his innocence or guilt have on the other question?"
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "It might prejudice our case if he went before a jury.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading SKIP It seemed to Fred as if they were about to sacrifice Sam in order to aid in confirming the title of the land, and it required no slight amount of Mr. Hunter's eloquence to persuade him differently.
prejudicenounUS /ˈpredʒədɪs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading "It might prejudice our case if he went before a jury.
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading "By pressing for trial we have a better chance of proving his innocence.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances I would be certain of the result; but where so much property is a stake I do not like to trust the superintendent too implicitly."
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading "By pressing for trial we have a better chance of proving his innocence.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "But what effect can his innocence or guilt have on the other question?"
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading SKIP It seemed to Fred as if they were about to sacrifice Sam in order to aid in confirming the title of the land, and it required no slight amount of Mr. Hunter's eloquence to persuade him differently.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances I would be certain of the result; but where so much property is a stake I do not like to trust the superintendent too implicitly."
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading SKIP It seemed to Fred as if they were about to sacrifice Sam in order to aid in confirming the title of the land, and it required no slight amount of Mr. Hunter's eloquence to persuade him differently.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading SKIP It seemed to Fred as if they were about to sacrifice Sam in order to aid in confirming the title of the land, and it required no slight amount of Mr. Hunter's eloquence to persuade him differently.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading SKIP It seemed to Fred as if they were about to sacrifice Sam in order to aid in confirming the title of the land, and it required no slight amount of Mr. Hunter's eloquence to persuade him differently.
SKIPverbUS /skɪp/
bypass
From this reading SKIP It seemed to Fred as if they were about to sacrifice Sam in order to aid in confirming the title of the land, and it required no slight amount of Mr. Hunter's eloquence to persuade him differently.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading SKIP It seemed to Fred as if they were about to sacrifice Sam in order to aid in confirming the title of the land, and it required no slight amount of Mr. Hunter's eloquence to persuade him differently.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances I would be certain of the result; but where so much property is a stake I do not like to trust the superintendent too implicitly."
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances I would be certain of the result; but where so much property is a stake I do not like to trust the superintendent too implicitly."
superintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances I would be certain of the result; but where so much property is a stake I do not like to trust the superintendent too implicitly."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SKIP It seemed to Fred as if they were about to sacrifice Sam in order to aid in confirming the title of the land, and it required no slight amount of Mr. Hunter's eloquence to persuade him differently.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SKIP It seemed to Fred as if they were about to sacrifice Sam in order to aid in confirming the title of the land, and it required no slight amount of Mr. Hunter's eloquence to persuade him differently.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading SKIP It seemed to Fred as if they were about to sacrifice Sam in order to aid in confirming the title of the land, and it required no slight amount of Mr. Hunter's eloquence to persuade him differently.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SKIP It seemed to Fred as if they were about to sacrifice Sam in order to aid in confirming the title of the land, and it required no slight amount of Mr. Hunter's eloquence to persuade him differently.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances I would be certain of the result; but where so much property is a stake I do not like to trust the superintendent too implicitly."
the act of testing something
From this reading "By pressing for trial we have a better chance of proving his innocence.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances I would be certain of the result; but where so much property is a stake I do not like to trust the superintendent too implicitly."
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances I would be certain of the result; but where so much property is a stake I do not like to trust the superintendent too implicitly."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "By pressing for trial we have a better chance of proving his innocence.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "It might prejudice our case if he went before a jury.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SKIP It seemed to Fred as if they were about to sacrifice Sam in order to aid in confirming the title of the land, and it required no slight amount of Mr. Hunter's eloquence to persuade him differently.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "But what effect can his innocence or guilt have on the other question?"
in or at the place that
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances I would be certain of the result; but where so much property is a stake I do not like to trust the superintendent too implicitly."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances I would be certain of the result; but where so much property is a stake I do not like to trust the superintendent too implicitly."
