used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Link in the Chain Fred Thomas came away a good deal dissatisfied from his discussion with his client.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He persisted in affirming that he had not been in Liskeard House that night, and in denying absolutely that he had either rung up his Club and given a message or left his walking-stick in Prinsep’s room.
advisernounUS /ædˈvaɪzər/
an expert who gives advice
From this reading He did not believe that his client was being frank with him; and, while he had not said this outright, a hint of what he thought had produced a violent outburst of bad temper from Brooklyn, and almost caused him to tell his legal adviser to clear out and come back no more.
affirmingverbUS /əˈfɜːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “affirm” — establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading He persisted in affirming that he had not been in Liskeard House that night, and in denying absolutely that he had either rung up his Club and given a message or left his walking-stick in Prinsep’s room.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He did not believe that his client was being frank with him; and, while he had not said this outright, a hint of what he thought had produced a violent outburst of bad temper from Brooklyn, and almost caused him to tell his legal adviser to clear out and come back no more.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Yet surely, Thomas argued, the police, if they had proceeded to the drastic step of an arrest, must have some definite proof that he had been in the house, or at any rate some clear indication of his complicity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He persisted in affirming that he had not been in Liskeard House that night, and in denying absolutely that he had either rung up his Club and given a message or left his walking-stick in Prinsep’s room.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Yet surely, Thomas argued, the police, if they had proceeded to the drastic step of an arrest, must have some definite proof that he had been in the house, or at any rate some clear indication of his complicity.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading Yet surely, Thomas argued, the police, if they had proceeded to the drastic step of an arrest, must have some definite proof that he had been in the house, or at any rate some clear indication of his complicity.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading Yet surely, Thomas argued, the police, if they had proceeded to the drastic step of an arrest, must have some definite proof that he had been in the house, or at any rate some clear indication of his complicity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Yet surely, Thomas argued, the police, if they had proceeded to the drastic step of an arrest, must have some definite proof that he had been in the house, or at any rate some clear indication of his complicity.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A Link in the Chain Fred Thomas came away a good deal dissatisfied from his discussion with his client.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He did not believe that his client was being frank with him; and, while he had not said this outright, a hint of what he thought had produced a violent outburst of bad temper from Brooklyn, and almost caused him to tell his legal adviser to clear out and come back no more.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading He did not believe that his client was being frank with him; and, while he had not said this outright, a hint of what he thought had produced a violent outburst of bad temper from Brooklyn, and almost caused him to tell his legal adviser to clear out and come back no more.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He persisted in affirming that he had not been in Liskeard House that night, and in denying absolutely that he had either rung up his Club and given a message or left his walking-stick in Prinsep’s room.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He did not believe that his client was being frank with him; and, while he had not said this outright, a hint of what he thought had produced a violent outburst of bad temper from Brooklyn, and almost caused him to tell his legal adviser to clear out and come back no more.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He did not believe that his client was being frank with him; and, while he had not said this outright, a hint of what he thought had produced a violent outburst of bad temper from Brooklyn, and almost caused him to tell his legal adviser to clear out and come back no more.
BrooklynnounUS /ˈbrʊklən/
a borough of New York City
From this reading Walter Brooklyn, he felt, had given him little enough to go upon.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A Link in the Chain Fred Thomas came away a good deal dissatisfied from his discussion with his client.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading He did not believe that his client was being frank with him; and, while he had not said this outright, a hint of what he thought had produced a violent outburst of bad temper from Brooklyn, and almost caused him to tell his legal adviser to clear out and come back no more.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading A Link in the Chain Fred Thomas came away a good deal dissatisfied from his discussion with his client.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Yet surely, Thomas argued, the police, if they had proceeded to the drastic step of an arrest, must have some definite proof that he had been in the house, or at any rate some clear indication of his complicity.
clientnounUS /ˈklaɪənt/
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading A Link in the Chain Fred Thomas came away a good deal dissatisfied from his discussion with his client.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading He persisted in affirming that he had not been in Liskeard House that night, and in denying absolutely that he had either rung up his Club and given a message or left his walking-stick in Prinsep’s room.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He did not believe that his client was being frank with him; and, while he had not said this outright, a hint of what he thought had produced a violent outburst of bad temper from Brooklyn, and almost caused him to tell his legal adviser to clear out and come back no more.
complicitynounUS /kəmˈplɪsəti/
guilt as an accomplice in a crime or offense
From this reading Yet surely, Thomas argued, the police, if they had proceeded to the drastic step of an arrest, must have some definite proof that he had been in the house, or at any rate some clear indication of his complicity.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading A Link in the Chain Fred Thomas came away a good deal dissatisfied from his discussion with his client.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading Yet surely, Thomas argued, the police, if they had proceeded to the drastic step of an arrest, must have some definite proof that he had been in the house, or at any rate some clear indication of his complicity.
denyingverbUS /dɪˈnaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading He persisted in affirming that he had not been in Liskeard House that night, and in denying absolutely that he had either rung up his Club and given a message or left his walking-stick in Prinsep’s room.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not believe that his client was being frank with him; and, while he had not said this outright, a hint of what he thought had produced a violent outburst of bad temper from Brooklyn, and almost caused him to tell his legal adviser to clear out and come back no more.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading A Link in the Chain Fred Thomas came away a good deal dissatisfied from his discussion with his client.
dissatisfiedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsætəsfaɪd/
in a state of sulky dissatisfaction
From this reading A Link in the Chain Fred Thomas came away a good deal dissatisfied from his discussion with his client.
drasticadjectiveUS /ˈdræstɪk/
forceful and extreme and rigorous
From this reading Yet surely, Thomas argued, the police, if they had proceeded to the drastic step of an arrest, must have some definite proof that he had been in the house, or at any rate some clear indication of his complicity.
one or the other of two
From this reading He persisted in affirming that he had not been in Liskeard House that night, and in denying absolutely that he had either rung up his Club and given a message or left his walking-stick in Prinsep’s room.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Walter Brooklyn, he felt, had given him little enough to go upon.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Walter Brooklyn, he felt, had given him little enough to go upon.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading He did not believe that his client was being frank with him; and, while he had not said this outright, a hint of what he thought had produced a violent outburst of bad temper from Brooklyn, and almost caused him to tell his legal adviser to clear out and come back no more.
Fred
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From this reading A Link in the Chain Fred Thomas came away a good deal dissatisfied from his discussion with his client.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A Link in the Chain Fred Thomas came away a good deal dissatisfied from his discussion with his client.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Walter Brooklyn, he felt, had given him little enough to go upon.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Walter Brooklyn, he felt, had given him little enough to go upon.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A Link in the Chain Fred Thomas came away a good deal dissatisfied from his discussion with his client.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Walter Brooklyn, he felt, had given him little enough to go upon.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Yet surely, Thomas argued, the police, if they had proceeded to the drastic step of an arrest, must have some definite proof that he had been in the house, or at any rate some clear indication of his complicity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Walter Brooklyn, he felt, had given him little enough to go upon.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Walter Brooklyn, he felt, had given him little enough to go upon.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading He did not believe that his client was being frank with him; and, while he had not said this outright, a hint of what he thought had produced a violent outburst of bad temper from Brooklyn, and almost caused him to tell his legal adviser to clear out and come back no more.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A Link in the Chain Fred Thomas came away a good deal dissatisfied from his discussion with his client.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He persisted in affirming that he had not been in Liskeard House that night, and in denying absolutely that he had either rung up his Club and given a message or left his walking-stick in Prinsep’s room.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Yet surely, Thomas argued, the police, if they had proceeded to the drastic step of an arrest, must have some definite proof that he had been in the house, or at any rate some clear indication of his complicity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Link in the Chain Fred Thomas came away a good deal dissatisfied from his discussion with his client.
indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading Yet surely, Thomas argued, the police, if they had proceeded to the drastic step of an arrest, must have some definite proof that he had been in the house, or at any rate some clear indication of his complicity.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He persisted in affirming that he had not been in Liskeard House that night, and in denying absolutely that he had either rung up his Club and given a message or left his walking-stick in Prinsep’s room.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading He did not believe that his client was being frank with him; and, while he had not said this outright, a hint of what he thought had produced a violent outburst of bad temper from Brooklyn, and almost caused him to tell his legal adviser to clear out and come back no more.
LinkverbUS /lɪŋk/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading A Link in the Chain Fred Thomas came away a good deal dissatisfied from his discussion with his client.
Liskeard
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From this reading He persisted in affirming that he had not been in Liskeard House that night, and in denying absolutely that he had either rung up his Club and given a message or left his walking-stick in Prinsep’s room.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Walter Brooklyn, he felt, had given him little enough to go upon.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading He persisted in affirming that he had not been in Liskeard House that night, and in denying absolutely that he had either rung up his Club and given a message or left his walking-stick in Prinsep’s room.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He did not believe that his client was being frank with him; and, while he had not said this outright, a hint of what he thought had produced a violent outburst of bad temper from Brooklyn, and almost caused him to tell his legal adviser to clear out and come back no more.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Yet surely, Thomas argued, the police, if they had proceeded to the drastic step of an arrest, must have some definite proof that he had been in the house, or at any rate some clear indication of his complicity.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He persisted in affirming that he had not been in Liskeard House that night, and in denying absolutely that he had either rung up his Club and given a message or left his walking-stick in Prinsep’s room.
not any; not one
From this reading He did not believe that his client was being frank with him; and, while he had not said this outright, a hint of what he thought had produced a violent outburst of bad temper from Brooklyn, and almost caused him to tell his legal adviser to clear out and come back no more.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He persisted in affirming that he had not been in Liskeard House that night, and in denying absolutely that he had either rung up his Club and given a message or left his walking-stick in Prinsep’s room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yet surely, Thomas argued, the police, if they had proceeded to the drastic step of an arrest, must have some definite proof that he had been in the house, or at any rate some clear indication of his complicity.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He persisted in affirming that he had not been in Liskeard House that night, and in denying absolutely that he had either rung up his Club and given a message or left his walking-stick in Prinsep’s room.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He did not believe that his client was being frank with him; and, while he had not said this outright, a hint of what he thought had produced a violent outburst of bad temper from Brooklyn, and almost caused him to tell his legal adviser to clear out and come back no more.
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading He did not believe that his client was being frank with him; and, while he had not said this outright, a hint of what he thought had produced a violent outburst of bad temper from Brooklyn, and almost caused him to tell his legal adviser to clear out and come back no more.
outrightadverbUS /ˈaʊˈtraɪt/
without restrictions or stipulations or further payments
From this reading He did not believe that his client was being frank with him; and, while he had not said this outright, a hint of what he thought had produced a violent outburst of bad temper from Brooklyn, and almost caused him to tell his legal adviser to clear out and come back no more.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading He persisted in affirming that he had not been in Liskeard House that night, and in denying absolutely that he had either rung up his Club and given a message or left his walking-stick in Prinsep’s room.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Yet surely, Thomas argued, the police, if they had proceeded to the drastic step of an arrest, must have some definite proof that he had been in the house, or at any rate some clear indication of his complicity.
Prinsep's
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From this reading He persisted in affirming that he had not been in Liskeard House that night, and in denying absolutely that he had either rung up his Club and given a message or left his walking-stick in Prinsep’s room.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Yet surely, Thomas argued, the police, if they had proceeded to the drastic step of an arrest, must have some definite proof that he had been in the house, or at any rate some clear indication of his complicity.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading He did not believe that his client was being frank with him; and, while he had not said this outright, a hint of what he thought had produced a violent outburst of bad temper from Brooklyn, and almost caused him to tell his legal adviser to clear out and come back no more.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Yet surely, Thomas argued, the police, if they had proceeded to the drastic step of an arrest, must have some definite proof that he had been in the house, or at any rate some clear indication of his complicity.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading Yet surely, Thomas argued, the police, if they had proceeded to the drastic step of an arrest, must have some definite proof that he had been in the house, or at any rate some clear indication of his complicity.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He persisted in affirming that he had not been in Liskeard House that night, and in denying absolutely that he had either rung up his Club and given a message or left his walking-stick in Prinsep’s room.
rungnounUS /rʌŋ/
a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
From this reading He persisted in affirming that he had not been in Liskeard House that night, and in denying absolutely that he had either rung up his Club and given a message or left his walking-stick in Prinsep’s room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He did not believe that his client was being frank with him; and, while he had not said this outright, a hint of what he thought had produced a violent outburst of bad temper from Brooklyn, and almost caused him to tell his legal adviser to clear out and come back no more.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Yet surely, Thomas argued, the police, if they had proceeded to the drastic step of an arrest, must have some definite proof that he had been in the house, or at any rate some clear indication of his complicity.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Yet surely, Thomas argued, the police, if they had proceeded to the drastic step of an arrest, must have some definite proof that he had been in the house, or at any rate some clear indication of his complicity.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Yet surely, Thomas argued, the police, if they had proceeded to the drastic step of an arrest, must have some definite proof that he had been in the house, or at any rate some clear indication of his complicity.
express in words
From this reading He did not believe that his client was being frank with him; and, while he had not said this outright, a hint of what he thought had produced a violent outburst of bad temper from Brooklyn, and almost caused him to tell his legal adviser to clear out and come back no more.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading He did not believe that his client was being frank with him; and, while he had not said this outright, a hint of what he thought had produced a violent outburst of bad temper from Brooklyn, and almost caused him to tell his legal adviser to clear out and come back no more.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He persisted in affirming that he had not been in Liskeard House that night, and in denying absolutely that he had either rung up his Club and given a message or left his walking-stick in Prinsep’s room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Link in the Chain Fred Thomas came away a good deal dissatisfied from his discussion with his client.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet surely, Thomas argued, the police, if they had proceeded to the drastic step of an arrest, must have some definite proof that he had been in the house, or at any rate some clear indication of his complicity.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He did not believe that his client was being frank with him; and, while he had not said this outright, a hint of what he thought had produced a violent outburst of bad temper from Brooklyn, and almost caused him to tell his legal adviser to clear out and come back no more.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading A Link in the Chain Fred Thomas came away a good deal dissatisfied from his discussion with his client.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He did not believe that his client was being frank with him; and, while he had not said this outright, a hint of what he thought had produced a violent outburst of bad temper from Brooklyn, and almost caused him to tell his legal adviser to clear out and come back no more.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Walter Brooklyn, he felt, had given him little enough to go upon.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He persisted in affirming that he had not been in Liskeard House that night, and in denying absolutely that he had either rung up his Club and given a message or left his walking-stick in Prinsep’s room.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Walter Brooklyn, he felt, had given him little enough to go upon.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading He did not believe that his client was being frank with him; and, while he had not said this outright, a hint of what he thought had produced a violent outburst of bad temper from Brooklyn, and almost caused him to tell his legal adviser to clear out and come back no more.
walking-stick
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From this reading He persisted in affirming that he had not been in Liskeard House that night, and in denying absolutely that he had either rung up his Club and given a message or left his walking-stick in Prinsep’s room.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Walter Brooklyn, he felt, had given him little enough to go upon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He did not believe that his client was being frank with him; and, while he had not said this outright, a hint of what he thought had produced a violent outburst of bad temper from Brooklyn, and almost caused him to tell his legal adviser to clear out and come back no more.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He did not believe that his client was being frank with him; and, while he had not said this outright, a hint of what he thought had produced a violent outburst of bad temper from Brooklyn, and almost caused him to tell his legal adviser to clear out and come back no more.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He did not believe that his client was being frank with him; and, while he had not said this outright, a hint of what he thought had produced a violent outburst of bad temper from Brooklyn, and almost caused him to tell his legal adviser to clear out and come back no more.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A Link in the Chain Fred Thomas came away a good deal dissatisfied from his discussion with his client.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet surely, Thomas argued, the police, if they had proceeded to the drastic step of an arrest, must have some definite proof that he had been in the house, or at any rate some clear indication of his complicity.
