anew
From this reading THE ESCAPE--VILLAMONTE AGAIN BEATEN.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading "Take me at once to the American prisoners.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As General Serano stepped ever the threshold of the jail, O'Connor slipped the heavy bolts and turned the big key in the lock; then he placed the key in his pocket.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Who are you, and where is the captain of the guard?" asked Serano, starting back in surprise when he saw O'Connor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As General Serano stepped ever the threshold of the jail, O'Connor slipped the heavy bolts and turned the big key in the lock; then he placed the key in his pocket.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Who are you, and where is the captain of the guard?" asked Serano, starting back in surprise when he saw O'Connor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "The captain is engaged at present," said O'Connor, bowing and smiling impudently; "what can I do for your excellency?"
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Who are you, and where is the captain of the guard?" asked Serano, starting back in surprise when he saw O'Connor.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading THE ESCAPE--VILLAMONTE AGAIN BEATEN.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As General Serano stepped ever the threshold of the jail, O'Connor slipped the heavy bolts and turned the big key in the lock; then he placed the key in his pocket.
boltsnounUS /boʊlts/
plural of “bolt” — a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading As General Serano stepped ever the threshold of the jail, O'Connor slipped the heavy bolts and turned the big key in the lock; then he placed the key in his pocket.
bowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading "The captain is engaged at present," said O'Connor, bowing and smiling impudently; "what can I do for your excellency?"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "The captain is engaged at present," said O'Connor, bowing and smiling impudently; "what can I do for your excellency?"
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Who are you, and where is the captain of the guard?" asked Serano, starting back in surprise when he saw O'Connor.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "The captain is engaged at present," said O'Connor, bowing and smiling impudently; "what can I do for your excellency?"
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading "The captain is engaged at present," said O'Connor, bowing and smiling impudently; "what can I do for your excellency?"
the act of escaping physically
From this reading THE ESCAPE--VILLAMONTE AGAIN BEATEN.
at any time
From this reading As General Serano stepped ever the threshold of the jail, O'Connor slipped the heavy bolts and turned the big key in the lock; then he placed the key in his pocket.
excellencynounUS /ˈekˈslensi/
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading "The captain is engaged at present," said O'Connor, bowing and smiling impudently; "what can I do for your excellency?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "The captain is engaged at present," said O'Connor, bowing and smiling impudently; "what can I do for your excellency?"
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading As General Serano stepped ever the threshold of the jail, O'Connor slipped the heavy bolts and turned the big key in the lock; then he placed the key in his pocket.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading "Who are you, and where is the captain of the guard?" asked Serano, starting back in surprise when he saw O'Connor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As General Serano stepped ever the threshold of the jail, O'Connor slipped the heavy bolts and turned the big key in the lock; then he placed the key in his pocket.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading As General Serano stepped ever the threshold of the jail, O'Connor slipped the heavy bolts and turned the big key in the lock; then he placed the key in his pocket.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As General Serano stepped ever the threshold of the jail, O'Connor slipped the heavy bolts and turned the big key in the lock; then he placed the key in his pocket.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "The captain is engaged at present," said O'Connor, bowing and smiling impudently; "what can I do for your excellency?"
impudentlyadverb
in an impudent or impertinent manner
From this reading "The captain is engaged at present," said O'Connor, bowing and smiling impudently; "what can I do for your excellency?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As General Serano stepped ever the threshold of the jail, O'Connor slipped the heavy bolts and turned the big key in the lock; then he placed the key in his pocket.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who are you, and where is the captain of the guard?" asked Serano, starting back in surprise when he saw O'Connor.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading As General Serano stepped ever the threshold of the jail, O'Connor slipped the heavy bolts and turned the big key in the lock; then he placed the key in his pocket.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading As General Serano stepped ever the threshold of the jail, O'Connor slipped the heavy bolts and turned the big key in the lock; then he placed the key in his pocket.
fasten with a lock
From this reading As General Serano stepped ever the threshold of the jail, O'Connor slipped the heavy bolts and turned the big key in the lock; then he placed the key in his pocket.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Take me at once to the American prisoners.
O'ConnornounUS /oʊˈkɑːnər/
United States writer (1925-1964)
From this reading As General Serano stepped ever the threshold of the jail, O'Connor slipped the heavy bolts and turned the big key in the lock; then he placed the key in his pocket.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As General Serano stepped ever the threshold of the jail, O'Connor slipped the heavy bolts and turned the big key in the lock; then he placed the key in his pocket.
on one occasion
From this reading "Take me at once to the American prisoners.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading As General Serano stepped ever the threshold of the jail, O'Connor slipped the heavy bolts and turned the big key in the lock; then he placed the key in his pocket.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading As General Serano stepped ever the threshold of the jail, O'Connor slipped the heavy bolts and turned the big key in the lock; then he placed the key in his pocket.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "The captain is engaged at present," said O'Connor, bowing and smiling impudently; "what can I do for your excellency?"
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading "Take me at once to the American prisoners.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The captain is engaged at present," said O'Connor, bowing and smiling impudently; "what can I do for your excellency?"
cut with a saw
From this reading "Who are you, and where is the captain of the guard?" asked Serano, starting back in surprise when he saw O'Connor.
Serano
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From this reading As General Serano stepped ever the threshold of the jail, O'Connor slipped the heavy bolts and turned the big key in the lock; then he placed the key in his pocket.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading As General Serano stepped ever the threshold of the jail, O'Connor slipped the heavy bolts and turned the big key in the lock; then he placed the key in his pocket.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "The captain is engaged at present," said O'Connor, bowing and smiling impudently; "what can I do for your excellency?"
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading "Who are you, and where is the captain of the guard?" asked Serano, starting back in surprise when he saw O'Connor.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading As General Serano stepped ever the threshold of the jail, O'Connor slipped the heavy bolts and turned the big key in the lock; then he placed the key in his pocket.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading "Who are you, and where is the captain of the guard?" asked Serano, starting back in surprise when he saw O'Connor.
carry out
From this reading "Take me at once to the American prisoners.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ESCAPE--VILLAMONTE AGAIN BEATEN.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading As General Serano stepped ever the threshold of the jail, O'Connor slipped the heavy bolts and turned the big key in the lock; then he placed the key in his pocket.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading As General Serano stepped ever the threshold of the jail, O'Connor slipped the heavy bolts and turned the big key in the lock; then he placed the key in his pocket.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Take me at once to the American prisoners.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading As General Serano stepped ever the threshold of the jail, O'Connor slipped the heavy bolts and turned the big key in the lock; then he placed the key in his pocket.
VILLAMONTE
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From this reading THE ESCAPE--VILLAMONTE AGAIN BEATEN.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "The captain is engaged at present," said O'Connor, bowing and smiling impudently; "what can I do for your excellency?"
at the time that
From this reading "Who are you, and where is the captain of the guard?" asked Serano, starting back in surprise when he saw O'Connor.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Who are you, and where is the captain of the guard?" asked Serano, starting back in surprise when he saw O'Connor.
which person or people
From this reading "Who are you, and where is the captain of the guard?" asked Serano, starting back in surprise when he saw O'Connor.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Who are you, and where is the captain of the guard?" asked Serano, starting back in surprise when he saw O'Connor.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "The captain is engaged at present," said O'Connor, bowing and smiling impudently; "what can I do for your excellency?"
