used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As I warned you, they are being taken down in writing, and may be used in evidence against you," and he indicated a clerk writing shorthand at a side-table.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading As I warned you, they are being taken down in writing, and may be used in evidence against you," and he indicated a clerk writing shorthand at a side-table.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "I'm sorry," said Tennant, looking at the young man; "but all these denials will not, I fear, help you in the least.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As I warned you, they are being taken down in writing, and may be used in evidence against you," and he indicated a clerk writing shorthand at a side-table.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As I warned you, they are being taken down in writing, and may be used in evidence against you," and he indicated a clerk writing shorthand at a side-table.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I warned you, they are being taken down in writing, and may be used in evidence against you," and he indicated a clerk writing shorthand at a side-table.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I'm sorry," said Tennant, looking at the young man; "but all these denials will not, I fear, help you in the least.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As I warned you, they are being taken down in writing, and may be used in evidence against you," and he indicated a clerk writing shorthand at a side-table.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading As I warned you, they are being taken down in writing, and may be used in evidence against you," and he indicated a clerk writing shorthand at a side-table.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading "I don't care a brass button what evidence you can give against me," he cried.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I'm sorry," said Tennant, looking at the young man; "but all these denials will not, I fear, help you in the least.
buttonnounUS /ˈbʌtən/
a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading "I don't care a brass button what evidence you can give against me," he cried.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I don't care a brass button what evidence you can give against me," he cried.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "I don't care a brass button what evidence you can give against me," he cried.
rid of obstructions
From this reading "I only know that my conscience is perfectly clear.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading As I warned you, they are being taken down in writing, and may be used in evidence against you," and he indicated a clerk writing shorthand at a side-table.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading "I only know that my conscience is perfectly clear.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "I don't care a brass button what evidence you can give against me," he cried.
denialsnounUS /dɪˈnaɪəlz/
plural of “denial” — the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
From this reading "I'm sorry," said Tennant, looking at the young man; "but all these denials will not, I fear, help you in the least.
don't
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From this reading "I don't care a brass button what evidence you can give against me," he cried.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As I warned you, they are being taken down in writing, and may be used in evidence against you," and he indicated a clerk writing shorthand at a side-table.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading As I warned you, they are being taken down in writing, and may be used in evidence against you," and he indicated a clerk writing shorthand at a side-table.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "I'm sorry," said Tennant, looking at the young man; "but all these denials will not, I fear, help you in the least.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Jack Sainsbury grew furious.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "I don't care a brass button what evidence you can give against me," he cried.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Jack Sainsbury grew furious.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As I warned you, they are being taken down in writing, and may be used in evidence against you," and he indicated a clerk writing shorthand at a side-table.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "I'm sorry," said Tennant, looking at the young man; "but all these denials will not, I fear, help you in the least.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'm sorry," said Tennant, looking at the young man; "but all these denials will not, I fear, help you in the least.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm sorry," said Tennant, looking at the young man; "but all these denials will not, I fear, help you in the least.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I'm sorry," said Tennant, looking at the young man; "but all these denials will not, I fear, help you in the least.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading As I warned you, they are being taken down in writing, and may be used in evidence against you," and he indicated a clerk writing shorthand at a side-table.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I only know that my conscience is perfectly clear.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack Sainsbury grew furious.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I only know that my conscience is perfectly clear.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I'm sorry," said Tennant, looking at the young man; "but all these denials will not, I fear, help you in the least.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "I'm sorry," said Tennant, looking at the young man; "but all these denials will not, I fear, help you in the least.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I'm sorry," said Tennant, looking at the young man; "but all these denials will not, I fear, help you in the least.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading As I warned you, they are being taken down in writing, and may be used in evidence against you," and he indicated a clerk writing shorthand at a side-table.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I don't care a brass button what evidence you can give against me," he cried.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I only know that my conscience is perfectly clear.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I'm sorry," said Tennant, looking at the young man; "but all these denials will not, I fear, help you in the least.
and nothing more
From this reading "I only know that my conscience is perfectly clear.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "I only know that my conscience is perfectly clear.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm sorry," said Tennant, looking at the young man; "but all these denials will not, I fear, help you in the least.
Sainsbury
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From this reading Jack Sainsbury grew furious.
shorthandnounUS /ˈʃɔːrthænd/
a method of writing rapidly using an abbreviated symbolic system
From this reading As I warned you, they are being taken down in writing, and may be used in evidence against you," and he indicated a clerk writing shorthand at a side-table.
side-table
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From this reading As I warned you, they are being taken down in writing, and may be used in evidence against you," and he indicated a clerk writing shorthand at a side-table.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "I'm sorry," said Tennant, looking at the young man; "but all these denials will not, I fear, help you in the least.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading As I warned you, they are being taken down in writing, and may be used in evidence against you," and he indicated a clerk writing shorthand at a side-table.
Tennant
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From this reading "I'm sorry," said Tennant, looking at the young man; "but all these denials will not, I fear, help you in the least.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I only know that my conscience is perfectly clear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I'm sorry," said Tennant, looking at the young man; "but all these denials will not, I fear, help you in the least.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "I'm sorry," said Tennant, looking at the young man; "but all these denials will not, I fear, help you in the least.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As I warned you, they are being taken down in writing, and may be used in evidence against you," and he indicated a clerk writing shorthand at a side-table.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading As I warned you, they are being taken down in writing, and may be used in evidence against you," and he indicated a clerk writing shorthand at a side-table.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading As I warned you, they are being taken down in writing, and may be used in evidence against you," and he indicated a clerk writing shorthand at a side-table.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I don't care a brass button what evidence you can give against me," he cried.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I'm sorry," said Tennant, looking at the young man; "but all these denials will not, I fear, help you in the least.
the act of creating written works
From this reading As I warned you, they are being taken down in writing, and may be used in evidence against you," and he indicated a clerk writing shorthand at a side-table.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'm sorry," said Tennant, looking at the young man; "but all these denials will not, I fear, help you in the least.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "I'm sorry," said Tennant, looking at the young man; "but all these denials will not, I fear, help you in the least.
