10,000
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From this reading "And so you are George Fremont, the scoundrel wanted by the police of New York City for attempted murder and robbery--the rascal for whose capture there is a reward of $10,000 offered!"
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "And so you are George Fremont, the scoundrel wanted by the police of New York City for attempted murder and robbery--the rascal for whose capture there is a reward of $10,000 offered!"
accusationnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading As the renegade repeated the accusation, his eyes flashed malignantly.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And so you are George Fremont, the scoundrel wanted by the police of New York City for attempted murder and robbery--the rascal for whose capture there is a reward of $10,000 offered!"
apparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/
from appearances alone
From this reading Fremont listened silently, apparently unmoved by the vilifying words.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "And so you are George Fremont, the scoundrel wanted by the police of New York City for attempted murder and robbery--the rascal for whose capture there is a reward of $10,000 offered!"
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading A moment's reflection convinced Jimmie--still observing the group from the shelter of his rocky hiding place--that the arrival of the messenger had slightly improved the situation so far as the interests of his friends were concerned.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the renegade repeated the accusation, his eyes flashed malignantly.
attemptedadjectiveUS /əˈtemptɪd/
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading "And so you are George Fremont, the scoundrel wanted by the police of New York City for attempted murder and robbery--the rascal for whose capture there is a reward of $10,000 offered!"
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "And so you are George Fremont, the scoundrel wanted by the police of New York City for attempted murder and robbery--the rascal for whose capture there is a reward of $10,000 offered!"
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading "And so you are George Fremont, the scoundrel wanted by the police of New York City for attempted murder and robbery--the rascal for whose capture there is a reward of $10,000 offered!"
CitynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading "And so you are George Fremont, the scoundrel wanted by the police of New York City for attempted murder and robbery--the rascal for whose capture there is a reward of $10,000 offered!"
concernedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrnd/
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading A moment's reflection convinced Jimmie--still observing the group from the shelter of his rocky hiding place--that the arrival of the messenger had slightly improved the situation so far as the interests of his friends were concerned.
convincedadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnst/
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading A moment's reflection convinced Jimmie--still observing the group from the shelter of his rocky hiding place--that the arrival of the messenger had slightly improved the situation so far as the interests of his friends were concerned.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading As the renegade repeated the accusation, his eyes flashed malignantly.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A moment's reflection convinced Jimmie--still observing the group from the shelter of his rocky hiding place--that the arrival of the messenger had slightly improved the situation so far as the interests of his friends were concerned.
flashedverbUS /flæʃt/
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading As the renegade repeated the accusation, his eyes flashed malignantly.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "And so you are George Fremont, the scoundrel wanted by the police of New York City for attempted murder and robbery--the rascal for whose capture there is a reward of $10,000 offered!"
FremontnounUS /ˈfriːmɑːnt/
United States explorer who mapped much of the American west and Northwest (1813-1890)
From this reading "And so you are George Fremont, the scoundrel wanted by the police of New York City for attempted murder and robbery--the rascal for whose capture there is a reward of $10,000 offered!"
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A moment's reflection convinced Jimmie--still observing the group from the shelter of his rocky hiding place--that the arrival of the messenger had slightly improved the situation so far as the interests of his friends were concerned.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A moment's reflection convinced Jimmie--still observing the group from the shelter of his rocky hiding place--that the arrival of the messenger had slightly improved the situation so far as the interests of his friends were concerned.
GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading "And so you are George Fremont, the scoundrel wanted by the police of New York City for attempted murder and robbery--the rascal for whose capture there is a reward of $10,000 offered!"
groupnounUS /ɡruːp/
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading A moment's reflection convinced Jimmie--still observing the group from the shelter of his rocky hiding place--that the arrival of the messenger had slightly improved the situation so far as the interests of his friends were concerned.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A moment's reflection convinced Jimmie--still observing the group from the shelter of his rocky hiding place--that the arrival of the messenger had slightly improved the situation so far as the interests of his friends were concerned.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading A moment's reflection convinced Jimmie--still observing the group from the shelter of his rocky hiding place--that the arrival of the messenger had slightly improved the situation so far as the interests of his friends were concerned.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As the renegade repeated the accusation, his eyes flashed malignantly.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading A moment's reflection convinced Jimmie--still observing the group from the shelter of his rocky hiding place--that the arrival of the messenger had slightly improved the situation so far as the interests of his friends were concerned.
interestsnounUS /ˈɪntrəsts/
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading A moment's reflection convinced Jimmie--still observing the group from the shelter of his rocky hiding place--that the arrival of the messenger had slightly improved the situation so far as the interests of his friends were concerned.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And so you are George Fremont, the scoundrel wanted by the police of New York City for attempted murder and robbery--the rascal for whose capture there is a reward of $10,000 offered!"
Jimmie
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From this reading A moment's reflection convinced Jimmie--still observing the group from the shelter of his rocky hiding place--that the arrival of the messenger had slightly improved the situation so far as the interests of his friends were concerned.
listenedverbUS /ˈlɪsənd/
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Fremont listened silently, apparently unmoved by the vilifying words.
malignantlyadverb
in a malignant manner, as of a tumor that spreads
From this reading As the renegade repeated the accusation, his eyes flashed malignantly.
messengernounUS /ˈmesəndʒər/
a person who carries a message
From this reading A moment's reflection convinced Jimmie--still observing the group from the shelter of his rocky hiding place--that the arrival of the messenger had slightly improved the situation so far as the interests of his friends were concerned.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading A moment's reflection convinced Jimmie--still observing the group from the shelter of his rocky hiding place--that the arrival of the messenger had slightly improved the situation so far as the interests of his friends were concerned.
MOUNTAINnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading WOLVES ON THE MOUNTAIN.
murderverbUS /ˈmɜːrdər/
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading "And so you are George Fremont, the scoundrel wanted by the police of New York City for attempted murder and robbery--the rascal for whose capture there is a reward of $10,000 offered!"
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "And so you are George Fremont, the scoundrel wanted by the police of New York City for attempted murder and robbery--the rascal for whose capture there is a reward of $10,000 offered!"
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading A moment's reflection convinced Jimmie--still observing the group from the shelter of his rocky hiding place--that the arrival of the messenger had slightly improved the situation so far as the interests of his friends were concerned.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "And so you are George Fremont, the scoundrel wanted by the police of New York City for attempted murder and robbery--the rascal for whose capture there is a reward of $10,000 offered!"
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading "And so you are George Fremont, the scoundrel wanted by the police of New York City for attempted murder and robbery--the rascal for whose capture there is a reward of $10,000 offered!"
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WOLVES ON THE MOUNTAIN.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A moment's reflection convinced Jimmie--still observing the group from the shelter of his rocky hiding place--that the arrival of the messenger had slightly improved the situation so far as the interests of his friends were concerned.
policenounUS /pəˈliːs/
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading "And so you are George Fremont, the scoundrel wanted by the police of New York City for attempted murder and robbery--the rascal for whose capture there is a reward of $10,000 offered!"
rascalnounUS /ˈræskəl/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading "And so you are George Fremont, the scoundrel wanted by the police of New York City for attempted murder and robbery--the rascal for whose capture there is a reward of $10,000 offered!"
reflectionnounUS /rɪˈflekʃən/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading A moment's reflection convinced Jimmie--still observing the group from the shelter of his rocky hiding place--that the arrival of the messenger had slightly improved the situation so far as the interests of his friends were concerned.
renegadenounUS /ˈrenəɡeɪd/
someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw
From this reading As the renegade repeated the accusation, his eyes flashed malignantly.
repeatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈpiːtɪd/
recurring again and again
From this reading As the renegade repeated the accusation, his eyes flashed malignantly.
rewardnounUS /rɪˈwɔːrd/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading "And so you are George Fremont, the scoundrel wanted by the police of New York City for attempted murder and robbery--the rascal for whose capture there is a reward of $10,000 offered!"
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading "And so you are George Fremont, the scoundrel wanted by the police of New York City for attempted murder and robbery--the rascal for whose capture there is a reward of $10,000 offered!"
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading A moment's reflection convinced Jimmie--still observing the group from the shelter of his rocky hiding place--that the arrival of the messenger had slightly improved the situation so far as the interests of his friends were concerned.
scoundrelnounUS /ˈskaʊndrəl/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading "And so you are George Fremont, the scoundrel wanted by the police of New York City for attempted murder and robbery--the rascal for whose capture there is a reward of $10,000 offered!"
shelternounUS /ˈʃeltər/
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading A moment's reflection convinced Jimmie--still observing the group from the shelter of his rocky hiding place--that the arrival of the messenger had slightly improved the situation so far as the interests of his friends were concerned.
silentlyadverbUS /ˈsaɪləntli/
without speaking
From this reading Fremont listened silently, apparently unmoved by the vilifying words.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading A moment's reflection convinced Jimmie--still observing the group from the shelter of his rocky hiding place--that the arrival of the messenger had slightly improved the situation so far as the interests of his friends were concerned.
slightlyadverbUS /ˈslaɪtli/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading A moment's reflection convinced Jimmie--still observing the group from the shelter of his rocky hiding place--that the arrival of the messenger had slightly improved the situation so far as the interests of his friends were concerned.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "And so you are George Fremont, the scoundrel wanted by the police of New York City for attempted murder and robbery--the rascal for whose capture there is a reward of $10,000 offered!"
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading A moment's reflection convinced Jimmie--still observing the group from the shelter of his rocky hiding place--that the arrival of the messenger had slightly improved the situation so far as the interests of his friends were concerned.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A moment's reflection convinced Jimmie--still observing the group from the shelter of his rocky hiding place--that the arrival of the messenger had slightly improved the situation so far as the interests of his friends were concerned.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WOLVES ON THE MOUNTAIN.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading "And so you are George Fremont, the scoundrel wanted by the police of New York City for attempted murder and robbery--the rascal for whose capture there is a reward of $10,000 offered!"
unmovedadjectiveUS /ənˈmuːvd/
emotionally unmoved
From this reading Fremont listened silently, apparently unmoved by the vilifying words.
vilifying
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From this reading Fremont listened silently, apparently unmoved by the vilifying words.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "And so you are George Fremont, the scoundrel wanted by the police of New York City for attempted murder and robbery--the rascal for whose capture there is a reward of $10,000 offered!"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A moment's reflection convinced Jimmie--still observing the group from the shelter of his rocky hiding place--that the arrival of the messenger had slightly improved the situation so far as the interests of his friends were concerned.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading "And so you are George Fremont, the scoundrel wanted by the police of New York City for attempted murder and robbery--the rascal for whose capture there is a reward of $10,000 offered!"
WOLVESnounUS /wʊlvz/
plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading WOLVES ON THE MOUNTAIN.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading Fremont listened silently, apparently unmoved by the vilifying words.
YorknounUS /jɔːrk/
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading "And so you are George Fremont, the scoundrel wanted by the police of New York City for attempted murder and robbery--the rascal for whose capture there is a reward of $10,000 offered!"
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And so you are George Fremont, the scoundrel wanted by the police of New York City for attempted murder and robbery--the rascal for whose capture there is a reward of $10,000 offered!"
