used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You see," said Drek, complacently, "that it is quite easy to get up a case against you, Mr. Lovel; yet I feel convinced from your late actions that you are innocent.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading "You see," said Drek, complacently, "that it is quite easy to get up a case against you, Mr. Lovel; yet I feel convinced from your late actions that you are innocent.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "You see," said Drek, complacently, "that it is quite easy to get up a case against you, Mr. Lovel; yet I feel convinced from your late actions that you are innocent.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Therefore you will understand that I am inclined to doubt even the strong evidence you have obtained against Mr. Chaskin.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You see," said Drek, complacently, "that it is quite easy to get up a case against you, Mr. Lovel; yet I feel convinced from your late actions that you are innocent.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He may be as guiltless as you are.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He may be as guiltless as you are.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading The evidence against Herne is as strong; yet you think his hands are clean of blood.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "You see," said Drek, complacently, "that it is quite easy to get up a case against you, Mr. Lovel; yet I feel convinced from your late actions that you are innocent.
Chaskin
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From this reading Therefore you will understand that I am inclined to doubt even the strong evidence you have obtained against Mr. Chaskin.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading The evidence against Herne is as strong; yet you think his hands are clean of blood.
complacentlyadverbUS /kəmˈpleɪsəntli/
in a self-satisfied manner
From this reading "You see," said Drek, complacently, "that it is quite easy to get up a case against you, Mr. Lovel; yet I feel convinced from your late actions that you are innocent.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading "You see," said Drek, complacently, "that it is quite easy to get up a case against you, Mr. Lovel; yet I feel convinced from your late actions that you are innocent.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Therefore you will understand that I am inclined to doubt even the strong evidence you have obtained against Mr. Chaskin.
Drek
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From this reading "You see," said Drek, complacently, "that it is quite easy to get up a case against you, Mr. Lovel; yet I feel convinced from your late actions that you are innocent.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading "You see," said Drek, complacently, "that it is quite easy to get up a case against you, Mr. Lovel; yet I feel convinced from your late actions that you are innocent.
divisible by two
From this reading Therefore you will understand that I am inclined to doubt even the strong evidence you have obtained against Mr. Chaskin.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Therefore you will understand that I am inclined to doubt even the strong evidence you have obtained against Mr. Chaskin.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "You see," said Drek, complacently, "that it is quite easy to get up a case against you, Mr. Lovel; yet I feel convinced from your late actions that you are innocent.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "You see," said Drek, complacently, "that it is quite easy to get up a case against you, Mr. Lovel; yet I feel convinced from your late actions that you are innocent.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "You see," said Drek, complacently, "that it is quite easy to get up a case against you, Mr. Lovel; yet I feel convinced from your late actions that you are innocent.
guiltlessadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪltlɪs/
free from evil or guilt
From this reading He may be as guiltless as you are.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The evidence against Herne is as strong; yet you think his hands are clean of blood.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Therefore you will understand that I am inclined to doubt even the strong evidence you have obtained against Mr. Chaskin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He may be as guiltless as you are.
Herne
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From this reading The evidence against Herne is as strong; yet you think his hands are clean of blood.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The evidence against Herne is as strong; yet you think his hands are clean of blood.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You see," said Drek, complacently, "that it is quite easy to get up a case against you, Mr. Lovel; yet I feel convinced from your late actions that you are innocent.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Therefore you will understand that I am inclined to doubt even the strong evidence you have obtained against Mr. Chaskin.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading "You see," said Drek, complacently, "that it is quite easy to get up a case against you, Mr. Lovel; yet I feel convinced from your late actions that you are innocent.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You see," said Drek, complacently, "that it is quite easy to get up a case against you, Mr. Lovel; yet I feel convinced from your late actions that you are innocent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You see," said Drek, complacently, "that it is quite easy to get up a case against you, Mr. Lovel; yet I feel convinced from your late actions that you are innocent.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "You see," said Drek, complacently, "that it is quite easy to get up a case against you, Mr. Lovel; yet I feel convinced from your late actions that you are innocent.
Lovel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You see," said Drek, complacently, "that it is quite easy to get up a case against you, Mr. Lovel; yet I feel convinced from your late actions that you are innocent.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He may be as guiltless as you are.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "You see," said Drek, complacently, "that it is quite easy to get up a case against you, Mr. Lovel; yet I feel convinced from your late actions that you are innocent.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Why, then, should you suspect Chaskin so much?"
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Therefore you will understand that I am inclined to doubt even the strong evidence you have obtained against Mr. Chaskin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The evidence against Herne is as strong; yet you think his hands are clean of blood.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "You see," said Drek, complacently, "that it is quite easy to get up a case against you, Mr. Lovel; yet I feel convinced from your late actions that you are innocent.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You see," said Drek, complacently, "that it is quite easy to get up a case against you, Mr. Lovel; yet I feel convinced from your late actions that you are innocent.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You see," said Drek, complacently, "that it is quite easy to get up a case against you, Mr. Lovel; yet I feel convinced from your late actions that you are innocent.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Why, then, should you suspect Chaskin so much?"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Why, then, should you suspect Chaskin so much?"
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Therefore you will understand that I am inclined to doubt even the strong evidence you have obtained against Mr. Chaskin.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading Why, then, should you suspect Chaskin so much?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You see," said Drek, complacently, "that it is quite easy to get up a case against you, Mr. Lovel; yet I feel convinced from your late actions that you are innocent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Therefore you will understand that I am inclined to doubt even the strong evidence you have obtained against Mr. Chaskin.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Why, then, should you suspect Chaskin so much?"
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore you will understand that I am inclined to doubt even the strong evidence you have obtained against Mr. Chaskin.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The evidence against Herne is as strong; yet you think his hands are clean of blood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You see," said Drek, complacently, "that it is quite easy to get up a case against you, Mr. Lovel; yet I feel convinced from your late actions that you are innocent.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Therefore you will understand that I am inclined to doubt even the strong evidence you have obtained against Mr. Chaskin.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "You see," said Drek, complacently, "that it is quite easy to get up a case against you, Mr. Lovel; yet I feel convinced from your late actions that you are innocent.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, then, should you suspect Chaskin so much?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Therefore you will understand that I am inclined to doubt even the strong evidence you have obtained against Mr. Chaskin.
but in spite of that
From this reading "You see," said Drek, complacently, "that it is quite easy to get up a case against you, Mr. Lovel; yet I feel convinced from your late actions that you are innocent.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You see," said Drek, complacently, "that it is quite easy to get up a case against you, Mr. Lovel; yet I feel convinced from your late actions that you are innocent.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You see," said Drek, complacently, "that it is quite easy to get up a case against you, Mr. Lovel; yet I feel convinced from your late actions that you are innocent.
