used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Even though it could be shown beyond a doubt that Corbut had been murdered in a flat which was rented by Jones, that would not prove that Jones had done it.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It shook the very foundation of the case against the prisoner.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading If Gaspard's identification could be disproved, it seemed almost sure that Jones was saved.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The effect of this statement can hardly be exaggerated.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Even though it could be shown beyond a doubt that Corbut had been murdered in a flat which was rented by Jones, that would not prove that Jones had done it.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Even though it could be shown beyond a doubt that Corbut had been murdered in a flat which was rented by Jones, that would not prove that Jones had done it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Even though it could be shown beyond a doubt that Corbut had been murdered in a flat which was rented by Jones, that would not prove that Jones had done it.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The effect of this statement can hardly be exaggerated.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It shook the very foundation of the case against the prisoner.
Corbut
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From this reading Even though it could be shown beyond a doubt that Corbut had been murdered in a flat which was rented by Jones, that would not prove that Jones had done it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If Gaspard's identification could be disproved, it seemed almost sure that Jones was saved.
disprovedverbUS /dɪˈspruːvd/
past form of “disprove” — prove to be false
From this reading If Gaspard's identification could be disproved, it seemed almost sure that Jones was saved.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Even though it could be shown beyond a doubt that Corbut had been murdered in a flat which was rented by Jones, that would not prove that Jones had done it.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Even though it could be shown beyond a doubt that Corbut had been murdered in a flat which was rented by Jones, that would not prove that Jones had done it.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The effect of this statement can hardly be exaggerated.
divisible by two
From this reading Even though it could be shown beyond a doubt that Corbut had been murdered in a flat which was rented by Jones, that would not prove that Jones had done it.
exaggeratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtəd/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading The effect of this statement can hardly be exaggerated.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading Even though it could be shown beyond a doubt that Corbut had been murdered in a flat which was rented by Jones, that would not prove that Jones had done it.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading It shook the very foundation of the case against the prisoner.
Gaspard's
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From this reading If Gaspard's identification could be disproved, it seemed almost sure that Jones was saved.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Even though it could be shown beyond a doubt that Corbut had been murdered in a flat which was rented by Jones, that would not prove that Jones had done it.
HAMMOND'S
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From this reading HAMMOND'S STORY.
only a very short time before
From this reading The effect of this statement can hardly be exaggerated.
identificationnounUS /aɪˌdentəfəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of designating or identifying something
From this reading If Gaspard's identification could be disproved, it seemed almost sure that Jones was saved.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Gaspard's identification could be disproved, it seemed almost sure that Jones was saved.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even though it could be shown beyond a doubt that Corbut had been murdered in a flat which was rented by Jones, that would not prove that Jones had done it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It shook the very foundation of the case against the prisoner.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading If Gaspard's identification could be disproved, it seemed almost sure that Jones was saved.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading Even though it could be shown beyond a doubt that Corbut had been murdered in a flat which was rented by Jones, that would not prove that Jones had done it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even though it could be shown beyond a doubt that Corbut had been murdered in a flat which was rented by Jones, that would not prove that Jones had done it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The effect of this statement can hardly be exaggerated.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading It shook the very foundation of the case against the prisoner.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Even though it could be shown beyond a doubt that Corbut had been murdered in a flat which was rented by Jones, that would not prove that Jones had done it.
rentedverbUS /ˈrentɪd/
past form of “rent” — let for money
From this reading Even though it could be shown beyond a doubt that Corbut had been murdered in a flat which was rented by Jones, that would not prove that Jones had done it.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading If Gaspard's identification could be disproved, it seemed almost sure that Jones was saved.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading If Gaspard's identification could be disproved, it seemed almost sure that Jones was saved.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading It shook the very foundation of the case against the prisoner.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Even though it could be shown beyond a doubt that Corbut had been murdered in a flat which was rented by Jones, that would not prove that Jones had done it.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading The effect of this statement can hardly be exaggerated.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading HAMMOND'S STORY.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading If Gaspard's identification could be disproved, it seemed almost sure that Jones was saved.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If Gaspard's identification could be disproved, it seemed almost sure that Jones was saved.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The effect of this statement can hardly be exaggerated.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The effect of this statement can hardly be exaggerated.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Even though it could be shown beyond a doubt that Corbut had been murdered in a flat which was rented by Jones, that would not prove that Jones had done it.
precisely as stated
From this reading It shook the very foundation of the case against the prisoner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If Gaspard's identification could be disproved, it seemed almost sure that Jones was saved.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Even though it could be shown beyond a doubt that Corbut had been murdered in a flat which was rented by Jones, that would not prove that Jones had done it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Even though it could be shown beyond a doubt that Corbut had been murdered in a flat which was rented by Jones, that would not prove that Jones had done it.
