used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "He asked no questions," said the lawyer, somewhat irritably, "concerning a hundred matters upon which the witnesses should have been hardly pressed.
accentuatesverbUS /ækˈsentʃuːeɪts/
third-person singular of “accentuate” — to stress, single out as important
From this reading Can you not see that this accentuates my conviction that the Nine of Hearts is a link in the chain?"
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "Yes, supposing you had not already arrived at a false conclusion with respect to poor Layton's knowledge of the possession of the card."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I will stake my life and reputation," said the lawyer, earnestly, "upon the correctness of my conclusion.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading "Yes, supposing you had not already arrived at a false conclusion with respect to poor Layton's knowledge of the possession of the card."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "He asked no questions," said the lawyer, somewhat irritably, "concerning a hundred matters upon which the witnesses should have been hardly pressed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Yes, supposing you had not already arrived at a false conclusion with respect to poor Layton's knowledge of the possession of the card."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "He asked no questions," said the lawyer, somewhat irritably, "concerning a hundred matters upon which the witnesses should have been hardly pressed.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Can you not see that this accentuates my conviction that the Nine of Hearts is a link in the chain?"
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading "Yes, supposing you had not already arrived at a false conclusion with respect to poor Layton's knowledge of the possession of the card."
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading Can you not see that this accentuates my conviction that the Nine of Hearts is a link in the chain?"
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading "He asked no questions," said the lawyer, somewhat irritably, "concerning a hundred matters upon which the witnesses should have been hardly pressed.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading "Yes, supposing you had not already arrived at a false conclusion with respect to poor Layton's knowledge of the possession of the card."
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading Can you not see that this accentuates my conviction that the Nine of Hearts is a link in the chain?"
correctnessnounUS /kərˈektnəs/
conformity to fact or truth
From this reading "I will stake my life and reputation," said the lawyer, earnestly, "upon the correctness of my conclusion.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I will stake my life and reputation that, until that moment, Edward Layton did not know that the card was in his pocket."
in a serious manner
From this reading "I will stake my life and reputation," said the lawyer, earnestly, "upon the correctness of my conclusion.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading I will stake my life and reputation that, until that moment, Edward Layton did not know that the card was in his pocket."
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading "Yes, supposing you had not already arrived at a false conclusion with respect to poor Layton's knowledge of the possession of the card."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Yes, supposing you had not already arrived at a false conclusion with respect to poor Layton's knowledge of the possession of the card."
only a very short time before
From this reading "He asked no questions," said the lawyer, somewhat irritably, "concerning a hundred matters upon which the witnesses should have been hardly pressed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "He asked no questions," said the lawyer, somewhat irritably, "concerning a hundred matters upon which the witnesses should have been hardly pressed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He asked no questions," said the lawyer, somewhat irritably, "concerning a hundred matters upon which the witnesses should have been hardly pressed.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Can you not see that this accentuates my conviction that the Nine of Hearts is a link in the chain?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I will stake my life and reputation that, until that moment, Edward Layton did not know that the card was in his pocket."
ten 10s
From this reading "He asked no questions," said the lawyer, somewhat irritably, "concerning a hundred matters upon which the witnesses should have been hardly pressed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I will stake my life and reputation," said the lawyer, earnestly, "upon the correctness of my conclusion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Can you not see that this accentuates my conviction that the Nine of Hearts is a link in the chain?"
irritablyadverb
in a petulant manner
From this reading "He asked no questions," said the lawyer, somewhat irritably, "concerning a hundred matters upon which the witnesses should have been hardly pressed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Can you not see that this accentuates my conviction that the Nine of Hearts is a link in the chain?"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I will stake my life and reputation that, until that moment, Edward Layton did not know that the card was in his pocket."
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading "Yes, supposing you had not already arrived at a false conclusion with respect to poor Layton's knowledge of the possession of the card."
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading "He asked no questions," said the lawyer, somewhat irritably, "concerning a hundred matters upon which the witnesses should have been hardly pressed.
Layton
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From this reading I will stake my life and reputation that, until that moment, Edward Layton did not know that the card was in his pocket."
Layton's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, supposing you had not already arrived at a false conclusion with respect to poor Layton's knowledge of the possession of the card."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "I will stake my life and reputation," said the lawyer, earnestly, "upon the correctness of my conclusion.
linkverbUS /lɪŋk/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Can you not see that this accentuates my conviction that the Nine of Hearts is a link in the chain?"
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "He asked no questions," said the lawyer, somewhat irritably, "concerning a hundred matters upon which the witnesses should have been hardly pressed.
a particular point in time
From this reading I will stake my life and reputation that, until that moment, Edward Layton did not know that the card was in his pocket."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Can you not see that this accentuates my conviction that the Nine of Hearts is a link in the chain?"
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Can you not see that this accentuates my conviction that the Nine of Hearts is a link in the chain?"
not any; not one
From this reading "He asked no questions," said the lawyer, somewhat irritably, "concerning a hundred matters upon which the witnesses should have been hardly pressed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Can you not see that this accentuates my conviction that the Nine of Hearts is a link in the chain?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Can you not see that this accentuates my conviction that the Nine of Hearts is a link in the chain?"
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading I will stake my life and reputation that, until that moment, Edward Layton did not know that the card was in his pocket."
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Yes, supposing you had not already arrived at a false conclusion with respect to poor Layton's knowledge of the possession of the card."
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading "Yes, supposing you had not already arrived at a false conclusion with respect to poor Layton's knowledge of the possession of the card."
compacted by ironing
From this reading "He asked no questions," said the lawyer, somewhat irritably, "concerning a hundred matters upon which the witnesses should have been hardly pressed.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading "He asked no questions," said the lawyer, somewhat irritably, "concerning a hundred matters upon which the witnesses should have been hardly pressed.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading "I will stake my life and reputation," said the lawyer, earnestly, "upon the correctness of my conclusion.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading "Yes, supposing you had not already arrived at a false conclusion with respect to poor Layton's knowledge of the possession of the card."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "He asked no questions," said the lawyer, somewhat irritably, "concerning a hundred matters upon which the witnesses should have been hardly pressed.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Can you not see that this accentuates my conviction that the Nine of Hearts is a link in the chain?"
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "He asked no questions," said the lawyer, somewhat irritably, "concerning a hundred matters upon which the witnesses should have been hardly pressed.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "He asked no questions," said the lawyer, somewhat irritably, "concerning a hundred matters upon which the witnesses should have been hardly pressed.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading "I will stake my life and reputation," said the lawyer, earnestly, "upon the correctness of my conclusion.
supposingverbUS /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading "Yes, supposing you had not already arrived at a false conclusion with respect to poor Layton's knowledge of the possession of the card."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Can you not see that this accentuates my conviction that the Nine of Hearts is a link in the chain?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "He asked no questions," said the lawyer, somewhat irritably, "concerning a hundred matters upon which the witnesses should have been hardly pressed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Can you not see that this accentuates my conviction that the Nine of Hearts is a link in the chain?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Yes, supposing you had not already arrived at a false conclusion with respect to poor Layton's knowledge of the possession of the card."
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I will stake my life and reputation that, until that moment, Edward Layton did not know that the card was in his pocket."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "He asked no questions," said the lawyer, somewhat irritably, "concerning a hundred matters upon which the witnesses should have been hardly pressed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I will stake my life and reputation that, until that moment, Edward Layton did not know that the card was in his pocket."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "He asked no questions," said the lawyer, somewhat irritably, "concerning a hundred matters upon which the witnesses should have been hardly pressed.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I will stake my life and reputation," said the lawyer, earnestly, "upon the correctness of my conclusion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Yes, supposing you had not already arrived at a false conclusion with respect to poor Layton's knowledge of the possession of the card."
witnessesnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading "He asked no questions," said the lawyer, somewhat irritably, "concerning a hundred matters upon which the witnesses should have been hardly pressed.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, supposing you had not already arrived at a false conclusion with respect to poor Layton's knowledge of the possession of the card."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Can you not see that this accentuates my conviction that the Nine of Hearts is a link in the chain?"
