used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the other hand, it was well known that his contest with Morse for the Monte Cristo was up for a hearing.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But it was only after repeated charges to his daughter to call him up by telephone immediately if anything happened that he could bring himself to ride away.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading To stay at home would have been a confession of his anxiety that he did not want to make.
any thing at all
From this reading But it was only after repeated charges to his daughter to call him up by telephone immediately if anything happened that he could bring himself to ride away.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To stay at home would have been a confession of his anxiety that he did not want to make.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But it was only after repeated charges to his daughter to call him up by telephone immediately if anything happened that he could bring himself to ride away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE DANGER LINE Though Champ Lee had business in Mesa next day that would not be denied, he was singularly loath to leave the ranch.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To stay at home would have been a confession of his anxiety that he did not want to make.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But it was only after repeated charges to his daughter to call him up by telephone immediately if anything happened that he could bring himself to ride away.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading THE DANGER LINE Though Champ Lee had business in Mesa next day that would not be denied, he was singularly loath to leave the ranch.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was only after repeated charges to his daughter to call him up by telephone immediately if anything happened that he could bring himself to ride away.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But it was only after repeated charges to his daughter to call him up by telephone immediately if anything happened that he could bring himself to ride away.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But it was only after repeated charges to his daughter to call him up by telephone immediately if anything happened that he could bring himself to ride away.
ChampnounUS /tʃæmp/
someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading THE DANGER LINE Though Champ Lee had business in Mesa next day that would not be denied, he was singularly loath to leave the ranch.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading But it was only after repeated charges to his daughter to call him up by telephone immediately if anything happened that he could bring himself to ride away.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading He wanted to stay close to Melissy until the denouement of the hunt for the stage robber.
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading To stay at home would have been a confession of his anxiety that he did not want to make.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading On the other hand, it was well known that his contest with Morse for the Monte Cristo was up for a hearing.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But it was only after repeated charges to his daughter to call him up by telephone immediately if anything happened that he could bring himself to ride away.
Cristo
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From this reading On the other hand, it was well known that his contest with Morse for the Monte Cristo was up for a hearing.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading THE DANGER LINE Though Champ Lee had business in Mesa next day that would not be denied, he was singularly loath to leave the ranch.
a female human offspring
From this reading But it was only after repeated charges to his daughter to call him up by telephone immediately if anything happened that he could bring himself to ride away.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE DANGER LINE Though Champ Lee had business in Mesa next day that would not be denied, he was singularly loath to leave the ranch.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading THE DANGER LINE Though Champ Lee had business in Mesa next day that would not be denied, he was singularly loath to leave the ranch.
denouementnounUS /ˌdeɪnuːˈmɑːn/
the outcome of a complex sequence of events
From this reading He wanted to stay close to Melissy until the denouement of the hunt for the stage robber.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading To stay at home would have been a confession of his anxiety that he did not want to make.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He wanted to stay close to Melissy until the denouement of the hunt for the stage robber.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE DANGER LINE Though Champ Lee had business in Mesa next day that would not be denied, he was singularly loath to leave the ranch.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand, it was well known that his contest with Morse for the Monte Cristo was up for a hearing.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading But it was only after repeated charges to his daughter to call him up by telephone immediately if anything happened that he could bring himself to ride away.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To stay at home would have been a confession of his anxiety that he did not want to make.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE DANGER LINE Though Champ Lee had business in Mesa next day that would not be denied, he was singularly loath to leave the ranch.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading On the other hand, it was well known that his contest with Morse for the Monte Cristo was up for a hearing.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But it was only after repeated charges to his daughter to call him up by telephone immediately if anything happened that he could bring himself to ride away.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But it was only after repeated charges to his daughter to call him up by telephone immediately if anything happened that he could bring himself to ride away.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the other hand, it was well known that his contest with Morse for the Monte Cristo was up for a hearing.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading To stay at home would have been a confession of his anxiety that he did not want to make.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading He wanted to stay close to Melissy until the denouement of the hunt for the stage robber.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But it was only after repeated charges to his daughter to call him up by telephone immediately if anything happened that he could bring himself to ride away.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading But it was only after repeated charges to his daughter to call him up by telephone immediately if anything happened that he could bring himself to ride away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DANGER LINE Though Champ Lee had business in Mesa next day that would not be denied, he was singularly loath to leave the ranch.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the other hand, it was well known that his contest with Morse for the Monte Cristo was up for a hearing.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading On the other hand, it was well known that his contest with Morse for the Monte Cristo was up for a hearing.
go away from a place
From this reading THE DANGER LINE Though Champ Lee had business in Mesa next day that would not be denied, he was singularly loath to leave the ranch.
LeenounUS /liː/
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading THE DANGER LINE Though Champ Lee had business in Mesa next day that would not be denied, he was singularly loath to leave the ranch.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading THE DANGER LINE Though Champ Lee had business in Mesa next day that would not be denied, he was singularly loath to leave the ranch.
loathadjectiveUS /loʊθ/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading THE DANGER LINE Though Champ Lee had business in Mesa next day that would not be denied, he was singularly loath to leave the ranch.
engage in
From this reading To stay at home would have been a confession of his anxiety that he did not want to make.
Melissy
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From this reading He wanted to stay close to Melissy until the denouement of the hunt for the stage robber.
MesanounUS /ˈmeɪsə/
flat tableland with steep edges
From this reading THE DANGER LINE Though Champ Lee had business in Mesa next day that would not be denied, he was singularly loath to leave the ranch.
MontenounUS /ˈmɑːnti/
a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 or 4 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of them will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time
From this reading On the other hand, it was well known that his contest with Morse for the Monte Cristo was up for a hearing.
MorsenounUS /mɔːrs/
a telegraph code in which letters and numbers are represented by strings of dots and dashes (short and long signals)
From this reading On the other hand, it was well known that his contest with Morse for the Monte Cristo was up for a hearing.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE DANGER LINE Though Champ Lee had business in Mesa next day that would not be denied, he was singularly loath to leave the ranch.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE DANGER LINE Though Champ Lee had business in Mesa next day that would not be denied, he was singularly loath to leave the ranch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He wanted to stay close to Melissy until the denouement of the hunt for the stage robber.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the other hand, it was well known that his contest with Morse for the Monte Cristo was up for a hearing.
and nothing more
From this reading But it was only after repeated charges to his daughter to call him up by telephone immediately if anything happened that he could bring himself to ride away.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand, it was well known that his contest with Morse for the Monte Cristo was up for a hearing.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading THE DANGER LINE Though Champ Lee had business in Mesa next day that would not be denied, he was singularly loath to leave the ranch.
recurring again and again
From this reading But it was only after repeated charges to his daughter to call him up by telephone immediately if anything happened that he could bring himself to ride away.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading But it was only after repeated charges to his daughter to call him up by telephone immediately if anything happened that he could bring himself to ride away.
robbernounUS /ˈrɑːbər/
a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence
From this reading He wanted to stay close to Melissy until the denouement of the hunt for the stage robber.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading THE DANGER LINE Though Champ Lee had business in Mesa next day that would not be denied, he was singularly loath to leave the ranch.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading He wanted to stay close to Melissy until the denouement of the hunt for the stage robber.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He wanted to stay close to Melissy until the denouement of the hunt for the stage robber.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading But it was only after repeated charges to his daughter to call him up by telephone immediately if anything happened that he could bring himself to ride away.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE DANGER LINE Though Champ Lee had business in Mesa next day that would not be denied, he was singularly loath to leave the ranch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DANGER LINE Though Champ Lee had business in Mesa next day that would not be denied, he was singularly loath to leave the ranch.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE DANGER LINE Though Champ Lee had business in Mesa next day that would not be denied, he was singularly loath to leave the ranch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DANGER LINE Though Champ Lee had business in Mesa next day that would not be denied, he was singularly loath to leave the ranch.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He wanted to stay close to Melissy until the denouement of the hunt for the stage robber.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On the other hand, it was well known that his contest with Morse for the Monte Cristo was up for a hearing.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading To stay at home would have been a confession of his anxiety that he did not want to make.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He wanted to stay close to Melissy until the denouement of the hunt for the stage robber.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DANGER LINE Though Champ Lee had business in Mesa next day that would not be denied, he was singularly loath to leave the ranch.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading On the other hand, it was well known that his contest with Morse for the Monte Cristo was up for a hearing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the other hand, it was well known that his contest with Morse for the Monte Cristo was up for a hearing.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE DANGER LINE Though Champ Lee had business in Mesa next day that would not be denied, he was singularly loath to leave the ranch.
