used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Beyond his own assertion of innocence, he was utterly defenseless against a sequence of evidence that might well have shattered the strongest reply.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading No one realized more fully than Layton himself the overwhelming strength of the case against him.
(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 And he was without any reply at all, except his own denial.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He was as good as condemned already.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And he was without any reply at all, except his own denial.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading And he was without any reply at all, except his own denial.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading PROVIDING FOR THE WORST Though Inspector Fay had disclosed no more than was necessary for the purpose of the initial charge, the arrest of James Layton was popularly considered to have solved the mystery of the murder of Christine Manderson.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was as good as condemned already.
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading Beyond his own assertion of innocence, he was utterly defenseless against a sequence of evidence that might well have shattered the strongest reply.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And he was without any reply at all, except his own denial.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond his own assertion of innocence, he was utterly defenseless against a sequence of evidence that might well have shattered the strongest reply.
an occurrence of something
From this reading No one realized more fully than Layton himself the overwhelming strength of the case against him.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading PROVIDING FOR THE WORST Though Inspector Fay had disclosed no more than was necessary for the purpose of the initial charge, the arrest of James Layton was popularly considered to have solved the mystery of the murder of Christine Manderson.
Christine
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From this reading PROVIDING FOR THE WORST Though Inspector Fay had disclosed no more than was necessary for the purpose of the initial charge, the arrest of James Layton was popularly considered to have solved the mystery of the murder of Christine Manderson.
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading He was as good as condemned already.
carefully weighed
From this reading PROVIDING FOR THE WORST Though Inspector Fay had disclosed no more than was necessary for the purpose of the initial charge, the arrest of James Layton was popularly considered to have solved the mystery of the murder of Christine Manderson.
defenselessadjectiveUS /dɪˈfensləs/
lacking protection or support
From this reading Beyond his own assertion of innocence, he was utterly defenseless against a sequence of evidence that might well have shattered the strongest reply.
denialnounUS /dɪˈnaɪəl/
the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
From this reading And he was without any reply at all, except his own denial.
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading PROVIDING FOR THE WORST Though Inspector Fay had disclosed no more than was necessary for the purpose of the initial charge, the arrest of James Layton was popularly considered to have solved the mystery of the murder of Christine Manderson.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Beyond his own assertion of innocence, he was utterly defenseless against a sequence of evidence that might well have shattered the strongest reply.
apart from; not including
From this reading And he was without any reply at all, except his own denial.
FaynounUS /feɪ/
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading PROVIDING FOR THE WORST Though Inspector Fay had disclosed no more than was necessary for the purpose of the initial charge, the arrest of James Layton was popularly considered to have solved the mystery of the murder of Christine Manderson.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PROVIDING FOR THE WORST Though Inspector Fay had disclosed no more than was necessary for the purpose of the initial charge, the arrest of James Layton was popularly considered to have solved the mystery of the murder of Christine Manderson.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading No one realized more fully than Layton himself the overwhelming strength of the case against him.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was as good as condemned already.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PROVIDING FOR THE WORST Though Inspector Fay had disclosed no more than was necessary for the purpose of the initial charge, the arrest of James Layton was popularly considered to have solved the mystery of the murder of Christine Manderson.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading PROVIDING FOR THE WORST Though Inspector Fay had disclosed no more than was necessary for the purpose of the initial charge, the arrest of James Layton was popularly considered to have solved the mystery of the murder of Christine Manderson.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was as good as condemned already.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No one realized more fully than Layton himself the overwhelming strength of the case against him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading No one realized more fully than Layton himself the overwhelming strength of the case against him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Beyond his own assertion of innocence, he was utterly defenseless against a sequence of evidence that might well have shattered the strongest reply.
initialnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃəl/
the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
From this reading PROVIDING FOR THE WORST Though Inspector Fay had disclosed no more than was necessary for the purpose of the initial charge, the arrest of James Layton was popularly considered to have solved the mystery of the murder of Christine Manderson.
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading Beyond his own assertion of innocence, he was utterly defenseless against a sequence of evidence that might well have shattered the strongest reply.
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading PROVIDING FOR THE WORST Though Inspector Fay had disclosed no more than was necessary for the purpose of the initial charge, the arrest of James Layton was popularly considered to have solved the mystery of the murder of Christine Manderson.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading PROVIDING FOR THE WORST Though Inspector Fay had disclosed no more than was necessary for the purpose of the initial charge, the arrest of James Layton was popularly considered to have solved the mystery of the murder of Christine Manderson.
Layton
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From this reading PROVIDING FOR THE WORST Though Inspector Fay had disclosed no more than was necessary for the purpose of the initial charge, the arrest of James Layton was popularly considered to have solved the mystery of the murder of Christine Manderson.
Manderson
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From this reading PROVIDING FOR THE WORST Though Inspector Fay had disclosed no more than was necessary for the purpose of the initial charge, the arrest of James Layton was popularly considered to have solved the mystery of the murder of Christine Manderson.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Beyond his own assertion of innocence, he was utterly defenseless against a sequence of evidence that might well have shattered the strongest reply.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading PROVIDING FOR THE WORST Though Inspector Fay had disclosed no more than was necessary for the purpose of the initial charge, the arrest of James Layton was popularly considered to have solved the mystery of the murder of Christine Manderson.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading PROVIDING FOR THE WORST Though Inspector Fay had disclosed no more than was necessary for the purpose of the initial charge, the arrest of James Layton was popularly considered to have solved the mystery of the murder of Christine Manderson.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading PROVIDING FOR THE WORST Though Inspector Fay had disclosed no more than was necessary for the purpose of the initial charge, the arrest of James Layton was popularly considered to have solved the mystery of the murder of Christine Manderson.
absolutely essential
From this reading PROVIDING FOR THE WORST Though Inspector Fay had disclosed no more than was necessary for the purpose of the initial charge, the arrest of James Layton was popularly considered to have solved the mystery of the murder of Christine Manderson.
not any; not one
From this reading PROVIDING FOR THE WORST Though Inspector Fay had disclosed no more than was necessary for the purpose of the initial charge, the arrest of James Layton was popularly considered to have solved the mystery of the murder of Christine Manderson.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PROVIDING FOR THE WORST Though Inspector Fay had disclosed no more than was necessary for the purpose of the initial charge, the arrest of James Layton was popularly considered to have solved the mystery of the murder of Christine Manderson.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one realized more fully than Layton himself the overwhelming strength of the case against him.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading No one realized more fully than Layton himself the overwhelming strength of the case against him.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Beyond his own assertion of innocence, he was utterly defenseless against a sequence of evidence that might well have shattered the strongest reply.
popularlyadverbUS /ˈpɑːpjələrli/
among the people
From this reading PROVIDING FOR THE WORST Though Inspector Fay had disclosed no more than was necessary for the purpose of the initial charge, the arrest of James Layton was popularly considered to have solved the mystery of the murder of Christine Manderson.
PROVIDINGverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading PROVIDING FOR THE WORST Though Inspector Fay had disclosed no more than was necessary for the purpose of the initial charge, the arrest of James Layton was popularly considered to have solved the mystery of the murder of Christine Manderson.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading PROVIDING FOR THE WORST Though Inspector Fay had disclosed no more than was necessary for the purpose of the initial charge, the arrest of James Layton was popularly considered to have solved the mystery of the murder of Christine Manderson.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading No one realized more fully than Layton himself the overwhelming strength of the case against him.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Beyond his own assertion of innocence, he was utterly defenseless against a sequence of evidence that might well have shattered the strongest reply.
sequencenounUS /ˈsiːkwəns/
serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern
From this reading Beyond his own assertion of innocence, he was utterly defenseless against a sequence of evidence that might well have shattered the strongest reply.
shatteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃætərd/
ruined or disrupted
From this reading Beyond his own assertion of innocence, he was utterly defenseless against a sequence of evidence that might well have shattered the strongest reply.
solvedadjectiveUS /sɑːlvd/
explained or answered
From this reading PROVIDING FOR THE WORST Though Inspector Fay had disclosed no more than was necessary for the purpose of the initial charge, the arrest of James Layton was popularly considered to have solved the mystery of the murder of Christine Manderson.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading No one realized more fully than Layton himself the overwhelming strength of the case against him.
strongestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋɡəst/
superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Beyond his own assertion of innocence, he was utterly defenseless against a sequence of evidence that might well have shattered the strongest reply.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading PROVIDING FOR THE WORST Though Inspector Fay had disclosed no more than was necessary for the purpose of the initial charge, the arrest of James Layton was popularly considered to have solved the mystery of the murder of Christine Manderson.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Beyond his own assertion of innocence, he was utterly defenseless against a sequence of evidence that might well have shattered the strongest reply.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PROVIDING FOR THE WORST Though Inspector Fay had disclosed no more than was necessary for the purpose of the initial charge, the arrest of James Layton was popularly considered to have solved the mystery of the murder of Christine Manderson.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading PROVIDING FOR THE WORST Though Inspector Fay had disclosed no more than was necessary for the purpose of the initial charge, the arrest of James Layton was popularly considered to have solved the mystery of the murder of Christine Manderson.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PROVIDING FOR THE WORST Though Inspector Fay had disclosed no more than was necessary for the purpose of the initial charge, the arrest of James Layton was popularly considered to have solved the mystery of the murder of Christine Manderson.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Beyond his own assertion of innocence, he was utterly defenseless against a sequence of evidence that might well have shattered the strongest reply.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PROVIDING FOR THE WORST Though Inspector Fay had disclosed no more than was necessary for the purpose of the initial charge, the arrest of James Layton was popularly considered to have solved the mystery of the murder of Christine Manderson.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Beyond his own assertion of innocence, he was utterly defenseless against a sequence of evidence that might well have shattered the strongest reply.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading And he was without any reply at all, except his own denial.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading PROVIDING FOR THE WORST Though Inspector Fay had disclosed no more than was necessary for the purpose of the initial charge, the arrest of James Layton was popularly considered to have solved the mystery of the murder of Christine Manderson.
