used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading (_Old Carol_) Three weeks elapsed and Benton again showed up in the Post with the first fruits of his new scene of operations—two prisoners committed for trial on a charge of cattle stealing.
anew
From this reading (_Old Carol_) Three weeks elapsed and Benton again showed up in the Post with the first fruits of his new scene of operations—two prisoners committed for trial on a charge of cattle stealing.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His had been a weary watch for many nights, but he had caught his men at last, slaughtering stolen beef cattle in an old deserted corral at three o’clock in the morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading (_Old Carol_) Three weeks elapsed and Benton again showed up in the Post with the first fruits of his new scene of operations—two prisoners committed for trial on a charge of cattle stealing.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading He looked worn out and had a black eye, received in the rough-and-tumble arrest that had followed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His had been a weary watch for many nights, but he had caught his men at last, slaughtering stolen beef cattle in an old deserted corral at three o’clock in the morning.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Therefore, Christian men be sure, Wealth or rank possessing, Ye who now will bless the poor, Shall yourselves find blessing.
beefnounUS /biːf/
cattle that are reared for their meat
From this reading His had been a weary watch for many nights, but he had caught his men at last, slaughtering stolen beef cattle in an old deserted corral at three o’clock in the morning.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His had been a weary watch for many nights, but he had caught his men at last, slaughtering stolen beef cattle in an old deserted corral at three o’clock in the morning.
BentonnounUS /ˈbentən/
United States artist whose paintings portrayed life in the Midwest and South (1889-1975)
From this reading (_Old Carol_) Three weeks elapsed and Benton again showed up in the Post with the first fruits of his new scene of operations—two prisoners committed for trial on a charge of cattle stealing.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading He looked worn out and had a black eye, received in the rough-and-tumble arrest that had followed.
give a benediction to
From this reading Therefore, Christian men be sure, Wealth or rank possessing, Ye who now will bless the poor, Shall yourselves find blessing.
blessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading Therefore, Christian men be sure, Wealth or rank possessing, Ye who now will bless the poor, Shall yourselves find blessing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His had been a weary watch for many nights, but he had caught his men at last, slaughtering stolen beef cattle in an old deserted corral at three o’clock in the morning.
CarolnounUS /ˈkærəl/
joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ
From this reading (_Old Carol_) Three weeks elapsed and Benton again showed up in the Post with the first fruits of his new scene of operations—two prisoners committed for trial on a charge of cattle stealing.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading (_Old Carol_) Three weeks elapsed and Benton again showed up in the Post with the first fruits of his new scene of operations—two prisoners committed for trial on a charge of cattle stealing.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading His had been a weary watch for many nights, but he had caught his men at last, slaughtering stolen beef cattle in an old deserted corral at three o’clock in the morning.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading (_Old Carol_) Three weeks elapsed and Benton again showed up in the Post with the first fruits of his new scene of operations—two prisoners committed for trial on a charge of cattle stealing.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Therefore, Christian men be sure, Wealth or rank possessing, Ye who now will bless the poor, Shall yourselves find blessing.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading (_Old Carol_) Three weeks elapsed and Benton again showed up in the Post with the first fruits of his new scene of operations—two prisoners committed for trial on a charge of cattle stealing.
corralverbUS /kərˈæl/
enclose in a corral
From this reading His had been a weary watch for many nights, but he had caught his men at last, slaughtering stolen beef cattle in an old deserted corral at three o’clock in the morning.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading His had been a weary watch for many nights, but he had caught his men at last, slaughtering stolen beef cattle in an old deserted corral at three o’clock in the morning.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading (_Old Carol_) Three weeks elapsed and Benton again showed up in the Post with the first fruits of his new scene of operations—two prisoners committed for trial on a charge of cattle stealing.
the organ of sight
From this reading He looked worn out and had a black eye, received in the rough-and-tumble arrest that had followed.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Therefore, Christian men be sure, Wealth or rank possessing, Ye who now will bless the poor, Shall yourselves find blessing.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading (_Old Carol_) Three weeks elapsed and Benton again showed up in the Post with the first fruits of his new scene of operations—two prisoners committed for trial on a charge of cattle stealing.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He looked worn out and had a black eye, received in the rough-and-tumble arrest that had followed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading (_Old Carol_) Three weeks elapsed and Benton again showed up in the Post with the first fruits of his new scene of operations—two prisoners committed for trial on a charge of cattle stealing.
fruitsnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading (_Old Carol_) Three weeks elapsed and Benton again showed up in the Post with the first fruits of his new scene of operations—two prisoners committed for trial on a charge of cattle stealing.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading —_Good King Wenceslas_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His had been a weary watch for many nights, but he had caught his men at last, slaughtering stolen beef cattle in an old deserted corral at three o’clock in the morning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His had been a weary watch for many nights, but he had caught his men at last, slaughtering stolen beef cattle in an old deserted corral at three o’clock in the morning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading (_Old Carol_) Three weeks elapsed and Benton again showed up in the Post with the first fruits of his new scene of operations—two prisoners committed for trial on a charge of cattle stealing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading (_Old Carol_) Three weeks elapsed and Benton again showed up in the Post with the first fruits of his new scene of operations—two prisoners committed for trial on a charge of cattle stealing.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading —_Good King Wenceslas_.
immediately past
From this reading His had been a weary watch for many nights, but he had caught his men at last, slaughtering stolen beef cattle in an old deserted corral at three o’clock in the morning.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked worn out and had a black eye, received in the rough-and-tumble arrest that had followed.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading His had been a weary watch for many nights, but he had caught his men at last, slaughtering stolen beef cattle in an old deserted corral at three o’clock in the morning.
the force of workers available
From this reading Therefore, Christian men be sure, Wealth or rank possessing, Ye who now will bless the poor, Shall yourselves find blessing.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading His had been a weary watch for many nights, but he had caught his men at last, slaughtering stolen beef cattle in an old deserted corral at three o’clock in the morning.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading (_Old Carol_) Three weeks elapsed and Benton again showed up in the Post with the first fruits of his new scene of operations—two prisoners committed for trial on a charge of cattle stealing.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading His had been a weary watch for many nights, but he had caught his men at last, slaughtering stolen beef cattle in an old deserted corral at three o’clock in the morning.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Therefore, Christian men be sure, Wealth or rank possessing, Ye who now will bless the poor, Shall yourselves find blessing.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading His had been a weary watch for many nights, but he had caught his men at last, slaughtering stolen beef cattle in an old deserted corral at three o’clock in the morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading (_Old Carol_) Three weeks elapsed and Benton again showed up in the Post with the first fruits of his new scene of operations—two prisoners committed for trial on a charge of cattle stealing.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading (_Old Carol_) Three weeks elapsed and Benton again showed up in the Post with the first fruits of his new scene of operations—two prisoners committed for trial on a charge of cattle stealing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading (_Old Carol_) Three weeks elapsed and Benton again showed up in the Post with the first fruits of his new scene of operations—two prisoners committed for trial on a charge of cattle stealing.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading (_Old Carol_) Three weeks elapsed and Benton again showed up in the Post with the first fruits of his new scene of operations—two prisoners committed for trial on a charge of cattle stealing.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Therefore, Christian men be sure, Wealth or rank possessing, Ye who now will bless the poor, Shall yourselves find blessing.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He looked worn out and had a black eye, received in the rough-and-tumble arrest that had followed.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Therefore, Christian men be sure, Wealth or rank possessing, Ye who now will bless the poor, Shall yourselves find blessing.
possessingverbUS /pəˈzesɪŋ/
-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Therefore, Christian men be sure, Wealth or rank possessing, Ye who now will bless the poor, Shall yourselves find blessing.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading (_Old Carol_) Three weeks elapsed and Benton again showed up in the Post with the first fruits of his new scene of operations—two prisoners committed for trial on a charge of cattle stealing.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading (_Old Carol_) Three weeks elapsed and Benton again showed up in the Post with the first fruits of his new scene of operations—two prisoners committed for trial on a charge of cattle stealing.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Therefore, Christian men be sure, Wealth or rank possessing, Ye who now will bless the poor, Shall yourselves find blessing.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He looked worn out and had a black eye, received in the rough-and-tumble arrest that had followed.
rough-and-tumblenoun
disorderly fighting
From this reading He looked worn out and had a black eye, received in the rough-and-tumble arrest that had followed.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading (_Old Carol_) Three weeks elapsed and Benton again showed up in the Post with the first fruits of his new scene of operations—two prisoners committed for trial on a charge of cattle stealing.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Therefore, Christian men be sure, Wealth or rank possessing, Ye who now will bless the poor, Shall yourselves find blessing.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading (_Old Carol_) Three weeks elapsed and Benton again showed up in the Post with the first fruits of his new scene of operations—two prisoners committed for trial on a charge of cattle stealing.
slaughteringverbUS /ˈslɔːtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “slaughter” — kill (animals) usually for food consumption
From this reading His had been a weary watch for many nights, but he had caught his men at last, slaughtering stolen beef cattle in an old deserted corral at three o’clock in the morning.
stealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading (_Old Carol_) Three weeks elapsed and Benton again showed up in the Post with the first fruits of his new scene of operations—two prisoners committed for trial on a charge of cattle stealing.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading His had been a weary watch for many nights, but he had caught his men at last, slaughtering stolen beef cattle in an old deserted corral at three o’clock in the morning.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Therefore, Christian men be sure, Wealth or rank possessing, Ye who now will bless the poor, Shall yourselves find blessing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He looked worn out and had a black eye, received in the rough-and-tumble arrest that had followed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Therefore, Christian men be sure, Wealth or rank possessing, Ye who now will bless the poor, Shall yourselves find blessing.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, Christian men be sure, Wealth or rank possessing, Ye who now will bless the poor, Shall yourselves find blessing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading (_Old Carol_) Three weeks elapsed and Benton again showed up in the Post with the first fruits of his new scene of operations—two prisoners committed for trial on a charge of cattle stealing.
the act of testing something
From this reading (_Old Carol_) Three weeks elapsed and Benton again showed up in the Post with the first fruits of his new scene of operations—two prisoners committed for trial on a charge of cattle stealing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading (_Old Carol_) Three weeks elapsed and Benton again showed up in the Post with the first fruits of his new scene of operations—two prisoners committed for trial on a charge of cattle stealing.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading (_Old Carol_) Three weeks elapsed and Benton again showed up in the Post with the first fruits of his new scene of operations—two prisoners committed for trial on a charge of cattle stealing.
look attentively
From this reading His had been a weary watch for many nights, but he had caught his men at last, slaughtering stolen beef cattle in an old deserted corral at three o’clock in the morning.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Therefore, Christian men be sure, Wealth or rank possessing, Ye who now will bless the poor, Shall yourselves find blessing.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading His had been a weary watch for many nights, but he had caught his men at last, slaughtering stolen beef cattle in an old deserted corral at three o’clock in the morning.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading (_Old Carol_) Three weeks elapsed and Benton again showed up in the Post with the first fruits of his new scene of operations—two prisoners committed for trial on a charge of cattle stealing.
Wenceslas
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From this reading —_Good King Wenceslas_.
which person or people
From this reading Therefore, Christian men be sure, Wealth or rank possessing, Ye who now will bless the poor, Shall yourselves find blessing.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Therefore, Christian men be sure, Wealth or rank possessing, Ye who now will bless the poor, Shall yourselves find blessing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading (_Old Carol_) Three weeks elapsed and Benton again showed up in the Post with the first fruits of his new scene of operations—two prisoners committed for trial on a charge of cattle stealing.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading He looked worn out and had a black eye, received in the rough-and-tumble arrest that had followed.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading Therefore, Christian men be sure, Wealth or rank possessing, Ye who now will bless the poor, Shall yourselves find blessing.
yourselvespronounUS /jʊrˈselvz/
used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action
From this reading Therefore, Christian men be sure, Wealth or rank possessing, Ye who now will bless the poor, Shall yourselves find blessing.
