used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RAID AND A SURPRISE Mr. Cook's automobile was still standing outside, and a few moments later the little party of four were seated in it and on their way to the police station.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Bob and Hugh retired to the wash room and after more or less trouble succeeded in removing the false crop of hair from their faces.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A RAID AND A SURPRISE Mr. Cook's automobile was still standing outside, and a few moments later the little party of four were seated in it and on their way to the police station.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Upon their arrival it was the work of only a few moments to have Mr. Cook and the two boys sworn in as deputy sheriffs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Upon their arrival it was the work of only a few moments to have Mr. Cook and the two boys sworn in as deputy sheriffs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bob was at the wheel.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading A RAID AND A SURPRISE Mr. Cook's automobile was still standing outside, and a few moments later the little party of four were seated in it and on their way to the police station.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Sergeant Riley ordered two policemen in uniform to go with them, and when Mr. Cook, Bob and Hugh had been equipped with pistols and heavy night sticks, the band, now increased to six, were ready to proceed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Sergeant Riley ordered two policemen in uniform to go with them, and when Mr. Cook, Bob and Hugh had been equipped with pistols and heavy night sticks, the band, now increased to six, were ready to proceed.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Bob was at the wheel.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Upon their arrival it was the work of only a few moments to have Mr. Cook and the two boys sworn in as deputy sheriffs.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading Upon their arrival it was the work of only a few moments to have Mr. Cook and the two boys sworn in as deputy sheriffs.
Cook'snounUS /kʊks/
possessive form of “cook” — someone who cooks food
From this reading A RAID AND A SURPRISE Mr. Cook's automobile was still standing outside, and a few moments later the little party of four were seated in it and on their way to the police station.
cropnounUS /krɑːp/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading Bob and Hugh retired to the wash room and after more or less trouble succeeded in removing the false crop of hair from their faces.
deputynounUS /ˈdepjəti/
someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
From this reading Upon their arrival it was the work of only a few moments to have Mr. Cook and the two boys sworn in as deputy sheriffs.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading Sergeant Riley ordered two policemen in uniform to go with them, and when Mr. Cook, Bob and Hugh had been equipped with pistols and heavy night sticks, the band, now increased to six, were ready to proceed.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Bob and Hugh retired to the wash room and after more or less trouble succeeded in removing the false crop of hair from their faces.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading Bob and Hugh retired to the wash room and after more or less trouble succeeded in removing the false crop of hair from their faces.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A RAID AND A SURPRISE Mr. Cook's automobile was still standing outside, and a few moments later the little party of four were seated in it and on their way to the police station.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading A RAID AND A SURPRISE Mr. Cook's automobile was still standing outside, and a few moments later the little party of four were seated in it and on their way to the police station.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Bob and Hugh retired to the wash room and after more or less trouble succeeded in removing the false crop of hair from their faces.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Sergeant Riley ordered two policemen in uniform to go with them, and when Mr. Cook, Bob and Hugh had been equipped with pistols and heavy night sticks, the band, now increased to six, were ready to proceed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sergeant Riley ordered two policemen in uniform to go with them, and when Mr. Cook, Bob and Hugh had been equipped with pistols and heavy night sticks, the band, now increased to six, were ready to proceed.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Bob and Hugh retired to the wash room and after more or less trouble succeeded in removing the false crop of hair from their faces.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Upon their arrival it was the work of only a few moments to have Mr. Cook and the two boys sworn in as deputy sheriffs.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Sergeant Riley ordered two policemen in uniform to go with them, and when Mr. Cook, Bob and Hugh had been equipped with pistols and heavy night sticks, the band, now increased to six, were ready to proceed.
Hugh
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From this reading Bob and Hugh retired to the wash room and after more or less trouble succeeded in removing the false crop of hair from their faces.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A RAID AND A SURPRISE Mr. Cook's automobile was still standing outside, and a few moments later the little party of four were seated in it and on their way to the police station.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Sergeant Riley ordered two policemen in uniform to go with them, and when Mr. Cook, Bob and Hugh had been equipped with pistols and heavy night sticks, the band, now increased to six, were ready to proceed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A RAID AND A SURPRISE Mr. Cook's automobile was still standing outside, and a few moments later the little party of four were seated in it and on their way to the police station.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A RAID AND A SURPRISE Mr. Cook's automobile was still standing outside, and a few moments later the little party of four were seated in it and on their way to the police station.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Bob and Hugh retired to the wash room and after more or less trouble succeeded in removing the false crop of hair from their faces.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A RAID AND A SURPRISE Mr. Cook's automobile was still standing outside, and a few moments later the little party of four were seated in it and on their way to the police station.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading A RAID AND A SURPRISE Mr. Cook's automobile was still standing outside, and a few moments later the little party of four were seated in it and on their way to the police station.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Bob and Hugh retired to the wash room and after more or less trouble succeeded in removing the false crop of hair from their faces.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A RAID AND A SURPRISE Mr. Cook's automobile was still standing outside, and a few moments later the little party of four were seated in it and on their way to the police station.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Sergeant Riley ordered two policemen in uniform to go with them, and when Mr. Cook, Bob and Hugh had been equipped with pistols and heavy night sticks, the band, now increased to six, were ready to proceed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Sergeant Riley ordered two policemen in uniform to go with them, and when Mr. Cook, Bob and Hugh had been equipped with pistols and heavy night sticks, the band, now increased to six, were ready to proceed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A RAID AND A SURPRISE Mr. Cook's automobile was still standing outside, and a few moments later the little party of four were seated in it and on their way to the police station.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A RAID AND A SURPRISE Mr. Cook's automobile was still standing outside, and a few moments later the little party of four were seated in it and on their way to the police station.
and nothing more
From this reading Upon their arrival it was the work of only a few moments to have Mr. Cook and the two boys sworn in as deputy sheriffs.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Bob and Hugh retired to the wash room and after more or less trouble succeeded in removing the false crop of hair from their faces.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Sergeant Riley ordered two policemen in uniform to go with them, and when Mr. Cook, Bob and Hugh had been equipped with pistols and heavy night sticks, the band, now increased to six, were ready to proceed.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading A RAID AND A SURPRISE Mr. Cook's automobile was still standing outside, and a few moments later the little party of four were seated in it and on their way to the police station.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A RAID AND A SURPRISE Mr. Cook's automobile was still standing outside, and a few moments later the little party of four were seated in it and on their way to the police station.
pistolsnounUS /ˈpɪstəlz/
plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading Sergeant Riley ordered two policemen in uniform to go with them, and when Mr. Cook, Bob and Hugh had been equipped with pistols and heavy night sticks, the band, now increased to six, were ready to proceed.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading A RAID AND A SURPRISE Mr. Cook's automobile was still standing outside, and a few moments later the little party of four were seated in it and on their way to the police station.
policemennounUS /pəˈliːsmɪn/
plural of “policeman” — a member of a police force
From this reading Sergeant Riley ordered two policemen in uniform to go with them, and when Mr. Cook, Bob and Hugh had been equipped with pistols and heavy night sticks, the band, now increased to six, were ready to proceed.
continue talking
From this reading Sergeant Riley ordered two policemen in uniform to go with them, and when Mr. Cook, Bob and Hugh had been equipped with pistols and heavy night sticks, the band, now increased to six, were ready to proceed.
RAIDverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading A RAID AND A SURPRISE Mr. Cook's automobile was still standing outside, and a few moments later the little party of four were seated in it and on their way to the police station.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Sergeant Riley ordered two policemen in uniform to go with them, and when Mr. Cook, Bob and Hugh had been equipped with pistols and heavy night sticks, the band, now increased to six, were ready to proceed.
removingverbUS /riˈmuːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading Bob and Hugh retired to the wash room and after more or less trouble succeeded in removing the false crop of hair from their faces.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Bob and Hugh retired to the wash room and after more or less trouble succeeded in removing the false crop of hair from their faces.
RileynounUS /ˈraɪli/
United States poet (1849-1916)
From this reading Sergeant Riley ordered two policemen in uniform to go with them, and when Mr. Cook, Bob and Hugh had been equipped with pistols and heavy night sticks, the band, now increased to six, were ready to proceed.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Bob and Hugh retired to the wash room and after more or less trouble succeeded in removing the false crop of hair from their faces.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading A RAID AND A SURPRISE Mr. Cook's automobile was still standing outside, and a few moments later the little party of four were seated in it and on their way to the police station.
SergeantnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading Sergeant Riley ordered two policemen in uniform to go with them, and when Mr. Cook, Bob and Hugh had been equipped with pistols and heavy night sticks, the band, now increased to six, were ready to proceed.
sheriffsnounUS /ˈʃerəfs/
plural of “sheriff” — the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading Upon their arrival it was the work of only a few moments to have Mr. Cook and the two boys sworn in as deputy sheriffs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Sergeant Riley ordered two policemen in uniform to go with them, and when Mr. Cook, Bob and Hugh had been equipped with pistols and heavy night sticks, the band, now increased to six, were ready to proceed.
having a supporting base
From this reading A RAID AND A SURPRISE Mr. Cook's automobile was still standing outside, and a few moments later the little party of four were seated in it and on their way to the police station.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading A RAID AND A SURPRISE Mr. Cook's automobile was still standing outside, and a few moments later the little party of four were seated in it and on their way to the police station.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading Sergeant Riley ordered two policemen in uniform to go with them, and when Mr. Cook, Bob and Hugh had been equipped with pistols and heavy night sticks, the band, now increased to six, were ready to proceed.
not in physical motion
From this reading A RAID AND A SURPRISE Mr. Cook's automobile was still standing outside, and a few moments later the little party of four were seated in it and on their way to the police station.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Bob and Hugh retired to the wash room and after more or less trouble succeeded in removing the false crop of hair from their faces.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading A RAID AND A SURPRISE Mr. Cook's automobile was still standing outside, and a few moments later the little party of four were seated in it and on their way to the police station.
swornadjectiveUS /swɔːrn/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading Upon their arrival it was the work of only a few moments to have Mr. Cook and the two boys sworn in as deputy sheriffs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A RAID AND A SURPRISE Mr. Cook's automobile was still standing outside, and a few moments later the little party of four were seated in it and on their way to the police station.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A RAID AND A SURPRISE Mr. Cook's automobile was still standing outside, and a few moments later the little party of four were seated in it and on their way to the police station.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Sergeant Riley ordered two policemen in uniform to go with them, and when Mr. Cook, Bob and Hugh had been equipped with pistols and heavy night sticks, the band, now increased to six, were ready to proceed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A RAID AND A SURPRISE Mr. Cook's automobile was still standing outside, and a few moments later the little party of four were seated in it and on their way to the police station.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Bob and Hugh retired to the wash room and after more or less trouble succeeded in removing the false crop of hair from their faces.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Upon their arrival it was the work of only a few moments to have Mr. Cook and the two boys sworn in as deputy sheriffs.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading Sergeant Riley ordered two policemen in uniform to go with them, and when Mr. Cook, Bob and Hugh had been equipped with pistols and heavy night sticks, the band, now increased to six, were ready to proceed.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon their arrival it was the work of only a few moments to have Mr. Cook and the two boys sworn in as deputy sheriffs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A RAID AND A SURPRISE Mr. Cook's automobile was still standing outside, and a few moments later the little party of four were seated in it and on their way to the police station.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading Bob and Hugh retired to the wash room and after more or less trouble succeeded in removing the false crop of hair from their faces.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A RAID AND A SURPRISE Mr. Cook's automobile was still standing outside, and a few moments later the little party of four were seated in it and on their way to the police station.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A RAID AND A SURPRISE Mr. Cook's automobile was still standing outside, and a few moments later the little party of four were seated in it and on their way to the police station.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading Bob was at the wheel.
at the time that
From this reading Sergeant Riley ordered two policemen in uniform to go with them, and when Mr. Cook, Bob and Hugh had been equipped with pistols and heavy night sticks, the band, now increased to six, were ready to proceed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sergeant Riley ordered two policemen in uniform to go with them, and when Mr. Cook, Bob and Hugh had been equipped with pistols and heavy night sticks, the band, now increased to six, were ready to proceed.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Upon their arrival it was the work of only a few moments to have Mr. Cook and the two boys sworn in as deputy sheriffs.
