used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
consider or hold as true
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
ain't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Tickled to death, ain't you?" snapped the ex-foreman sourly.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading "Looks to me like you didn't want to make this arrest, Mr. Sheriff.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
Billie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Mal-Pais Billie Prince laughed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The joke was on him, but he was glad of it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
Clanton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading "Tickled to death, ain't you?" snapped the ex-foreman sourly.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
didn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Looks to me like you didn't want to make this arrest, Mr. Sheriff.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
ex-foreman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Tickled to death, ain't you?" snapped the ex-foreman sourly.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The joke was on him, but he was glad of it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The joke was on him, but he was glad of it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The joke was on him, but he was glad of it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The joke was on him, but he was glad of it.
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading The joke was on him, but he was glad of it.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading The Mal-Pais Billie Prince laughed.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Looks to me like you didn't want to make this arrest, Mr. Sheriff.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "Looks to me like you didn't want to make this arrest, Mr. Sheriff.
engage in
From this reading "Looks to me like you didn't want to make this arrest, Mr. Sheriff.
Mal-Pais
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Mal-Pais Billie Prince laughed.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Looks to me like you didn't want to make this arrest, Mr. Sheriff.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Looks to me like you didn't want to make this arrest, Mr. Sheriff.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The joke was on him, but he was glad of it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The joke was on him, but he was glad of it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The Mal-Pais Billie Prince laughed.
SandersnounUS /ˈsændərz/
plural of “sander” — a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading "Tickled to death, ain't you?" snapped the ex-foreman sourly.
sourlyadverb
in a sour manner
From this reading "Tickled to death, ain't you?" snapped the ex-foreman sourly.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Mal-Pais Billie Prince laughed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Looks to me like you didn't want to make this arrest, Mr. Sheriff.
TickledverbUS /ˈtɪkəld/
past form of “tickle” — touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
From this reading "Tickled to death, ain't you?" snapped the ex-foreman sourly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The joke was on him, but he was glad of it.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading As sheriff of Washington County it had been his duty to accept any aid that might come from the treachery of Sanders; but as a friend of Jim Clanton he did not want to win over him by using such weapons.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Tickled to death, ain't you?" snapped the ex-foreman sourly.
