used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dan was in a fine temper when Seth finally released his hold, and after understanding that it would be useless to pursue the fugitive he turned upon his partner savagely.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Dan was in a fine temper when Seth finally released his hold, and after understanding that it would be useless to pursue the fugitive he turned upon his partner savagely.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading After that, when I make up my mind to give him the dose he needs, you turn against me to help him!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OBSTINATE DETECTIVE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dan was in a fine temper when Seth finally released his hold, and after understanding that it would be useless to pursue the fugitive he turned upon his partner savagely.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "A nice kind of a chump you are!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dan was in a fine temper when Seth finally released his hold, and after understanding that it would be useless to pursue the fugitive he turned upon his partner savagely.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading Let a feller burn your house down, an' then pay him fifteen cents for doin' it!
centsnounUS /sents/
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading Let a feller burn your house down, an' then pay him fifteen cents for doin' it!
chumpnounUS /tʃʌmp/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading "A nice kind of a chump you are!
Dan
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From this reading Dan was in a fine temper when Seth finally released his hold, and after understanding that it would be useless to pursue the fugitive he turned upon his partner savagely.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading AN OBSTINATE DETECTIVE.
doin
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From this reading Let a feller burn your house down, an' then pay him fifteen cents for doin' it!
dosenounUS /doʊs/
a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time
From this reading After that, when I make up my mind to give him the dose he needs, you turn against me to help him!
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Let a feller burn your house down, an' then pay him fifteen cents for doin' it!
fellernounUS /ˈfelər/
a person who fells trees
From this reading Let a feller burn your house down, an' then pay him fifteen cents for doin' it!
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading Let a feller burn your house down, an' then pay him fifteen cents for doin' it!
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Dan was in a fine temper when Seth finally released his hold, and after understanding that it would be useless to pursue the fugitive he turned upon his partner savagely.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Dan was in a fine temper when Seth finally released his hold, and after understanding that it would be useless to pursue the fugitive he turned upon his partner savagely.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Let a feller burn your house down, an' then pay him fifteen cents for doin' it!
fugitivenounUS /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading Dan was in a fine temper when Seth finally released his hold, and after understanding that it would be useless to pursue the fugitive he turned upon his partner savagely.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading After that, when I make up my mind to give him the dose he needs, you turn against me to help him!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dan was in a fine temper when Seth finally released his hold, and after understanding that it would be useless to pursue the fugitive he turned upon his partner savagely.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading After that, when I make up my mind to give him the dose he needs, you turn against me to help him!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let a feller burn your house down, an' then pay him fifteen cents for doin' it!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dan was in a fine temper when Seth finally released his hold, and after understanding that it would be useless to pursue the fugitive he turned upon his partner savagely.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Dan was in a fine temper when Seth finally released his hold, and after understanding that it would be useless to pursue the fugitive he turned upon his partner savagely.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Let a feller burn your house down, an' then pay him fifteen cents for doin' it!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After that, when I make up my mind to give him the dose he needs, you turn against me to help him!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dan was in a fine temper when Seth finally released his hold, and after understanding that it would be useless to pursue the fugitive he turned upon his partner savagely.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Dan was in a fine temper when Seth finally released his hold, and after understanding that it would be useless to pursue the fugitive he turned upon his partner savagely.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "A nice kind of a chump you are!
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let a feller burn your house down, an' then pay him fifteen cents for doin' it!
engage in
From this reading After that, when I make up my mind to give him the dose he needs, you turn against me to help him!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After that, when I make up my mind to give him the dose he needs, you turn against me to help him!
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading After that, when I make up my mind to give him the dose he needs, you turn against me to help him!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading After that, when I make up my mind to give him the dose he needs, you turn against me to help him!
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading After that, when I make up my mind to give him the dose he needs, you turn against me to help him!
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "A nice kind of a chump you are!
OBSTINATEadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbstənət/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading AN OBSTINATE DETECTIVE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "A nice kind of a chump you are!
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Dan was in a fine temper when Seth finally released his hold, and after understanding that it would be useless to pursue the fugitive he turned upon his partner savagely.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Let a feller burn your house down, an' then pay him fifteen cents for doin' it!
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Dan was in a fine temper when Seth finally released his hold, and after understanding that it would be useless to pursue the fugitive he turned upon his partner savagely.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading Dan was in a fine temper when Seth finally released his hold, and after understanding that it would be useless to pursue the fugitive he turned upon his partner savagely.
savagelyadverbUS /ˈsævɪdʒli/
in a vicious manner
From this reading Dan was in a fine temper when Seth finally released his hold, and after understanding that it would be useless to pursue the fugitive he turned upon his partner savagely.
SethnounUS /seθ/
(Old Testament) third son of Adam and Eve; given by God in place of the murdered Abel
From this reading Dan was in a fine temper when Seth finally released his hold, and after understanding that it would be useless to pursue the fugitive he turned upon his partner savagely.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Dan was in a fine temper when Seth finally released his hold, and after understanding that it would be useless to pursue the fugitive he turned upon his partner savagely.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dan was in a fine temper when Seth finally released his hold, and after understanding that it would be useless to pursue the fugitive he turned upon his partner savagely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dan was in a fine temper when Seth finally released his hold, and after understanding that it would be useless to pursue the fugitive he turned upon his partner savagely.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Let a feller burn your house down, an' then pay him fifteen cents for doin' it!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dan was in a fine temper when Seth finally released his hold, and after understanding that it would be useless to pursue the fugitive he turned upon his partner savagely.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading After that, when I make up my mind to give him the dose he needs, you turn against me to help him!
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Dan was in a fine temper when Seth finally released his hold, and after understanding that it would be useless to pursue the fugitive he turned upon his partner savagely.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Dan was in a fine temper when Seth finally released his hold, and after understanding that it would be useless to pursue the fugitive he turned upon his partner savagely.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After that, when I make up my mind to give him the dose he needs, you turn against me to help him!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Dan was in a fine temper when Seth finally released his hold, and after understanding that it would be useless to pursue the fugitive he turned upon his partner savagely.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading Dan was in a fine temper when Seth finally released his hold, and after understanding that it would be useless to pursue the fugitive he turned upon his partner savagely.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dan was in a fine temper when Seth finally released his hold, and after understanding that it would be useless to pursue the fugitive he turned upon his partner savagely.
at the time that
From this reading Dan was in a fine temper when Seth finally released his hold, and after understanding that it would be useless to pursue the fugitive he turned upon his partner savagely.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Dan was in a fine temper when Seth finally released his hold, and after understanding that it would be useless to pursue the fugitive he turned upon his partner savagely.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "A nice kind of a chump you are!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Let a feller burn your house down, an' then pay him fifteen cents for doin' it!
