used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "He is dead!" he uttered, in a low, subdued voice, as though he too was impressed with the solemnity of the scene.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading One of the neighbors who had accompanied the party was about to search the pockets of the murdered man, when Farmer Allen, raising his hand, cried:
having companions or an escort
From this reading One of the neighbors who had accompanied the party was about to search the pockets of the murdered man, when Farmer Allen, raising his hand, cried:
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading One of the neighbors who had accompanied the party was about to search the pockets of the murdered man, when Farmer Allen, raising his hand, cried:
Ambuscadenoun
the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
From this reading _The Excitement in the Village._--_The Coroner's Investigation._--_The Secret Ambuscade._ Samuel Waring knelt down beside the form of the old man, and laid his trembling hand upon the heart that had ceased to throb forever.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The Excitement in the Village._--_The Coroner's Investigation._--_The Secret Ambuscade._ Samuel Waring knelt down beside the form of the old man, and laid his trembling hand upon the heart that had ceased to throb forever.
articulateverbUS /ɑːrˈtɪkjəleɪt/
provide with a joint
From this reading Bucholz uttered a half articulate moan, and grasped more firmly in his nerveless hand the pistol which he carried.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "He is dead!" he uttered, in a low, subdued voice, as though he too was impressed with the solemnity of the scene.
next to; at the side of
From this reading _The Excitement in the Village._--_The Coroner's Investigation._--_The Secret Ambuscade._ Samuel Waring knelt down beside the form of the old man, and laid his trembling hand upon the heart that had ceased to throb forever.
Bucholz
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From this reading Bucholz uttered a half articulate moan, and grasped more firmly in his nerveless hand the pistol which he carried.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Bucholz uttered a half articulate moan, and grasped more firmly in his nerveless hand the pistol which he carried.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading _The Excitement in the Village._--_The Coroner's Investigation._--_The Secret Ambuscade._ Samuel Waring knelt down beside the form of the old man, and laid his trembling hand upon the heart that had ceased to throb forever.
Coroner'snounUS /ˈkɔːrənərz/
possessive form of “coroner” — a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading _The Excitement in the Village._--_The Coroner's Investigation._--_The Secret Ambuscade._ Samuel Waring knelt down beside the form of the old man, and laid his trembling hand upon the heart that had ceased to throb forever.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading One of the neighbors who had accompanied the party was about to search the pockets of the murdered man, when Farmer Allen, raising his hand, cried:
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading "He is dead!" he uttered, in a low, subdued voice, as though he too was impressed with the solemnity of the scene.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading _The Excitement in the Village._--_The Coroner's Investigation._--_The Secret Ambuscade._ Samuel Waring knelt down beside the form of the old man, and laid his trembling hand upon the heart that had ceased to throb forever.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading _The Excitement in the Village._--_The Coroner's Investigation._--_The Secret Ambuscade._ Samuel Waring knelt down beside the form of the old man, and laid his trembling hand upon the heart that had ceased to throb forever.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading One of the neighbors who had accompanied the party was about to search the pockets of the murdered man, when Farmer Allen, raising his hand, cried:
with resolute determination
From this reading Bucholz uttered a half articulate moan, and grasped more firmly in his nerveless hand the pistol which he carried.
for a limitless time
From this reading _The Excitement in the Village._--_The Coroner's Investigation._--_The Secret Ambuscade._ Samuel Waring knelt down beside the form of the old man, and laid his trembling hand upon the heart that had ceased to throb forever.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading _The Excitement in the Village._--_The Coroner's Investigation._--_The Secret Ambuscade._ Samuel Waring knelt down beside the form of the old man, and laid his trembling hand upon the heart that had ceased to throb forever.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading Bucholz uttered a half articulate moan, and grasped more firmly in his nerveless hand the pistol which he carried.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _The Excitement in the Village._--_The Coroner's Investigation._--_The Secret Ambuscade._ Samuel Waring knelt down beside the form of the old man, and laid his trembling hand upon the heart that had ceased to throb forever.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Bucholz uttered a half articulate moan, and grasped more firmly in his nerveless hand the pistol which he carried.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading _The Excitement in the Village._--_The Coroner's Investigation._--_The Secret Ambuscade._ Samuel Waring knelt down beside the form of the old man, and laid his trembling hand upon the heart that had ceased to throb forever.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He is dead!" he uttered, in a low, subdued voice, as though he too was impressed with the solemnity of the scene.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading _The Excitement in the Village._--_The Coroner's Investigation._--_The Secret Ambuscade._ Samuel Waring knelt down beside the form of the old man, and laid his trembling hand upon the heart that had ceased to throb forever.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _The Excitement in the Village._--_The Coroner's Investigation._--_The Secret Ambuscade._ Samuel Waring knelt down beside the form of the old man, and laid his trembling hand upon the heart that had ceased to throb forever.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading "He is dead!" he uttered, in a low, subdued voice, as though he too was impressed with the solemnity of the scene.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The Excitement in the Village._--_The Coroner's Investigation._--_The Secret Ambuscade._ Samuel Waring knelt down beside the form of the old man, and laid his trembling hand upon the heart that had ceased to throb forever.
InvestigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading _The Excitement in the Village._--_The Coroner's Investigation._--_The Secret Ambuscade._ Samuel Waring knelt down beside the form of the old man, and laid his trembling hand upon the heart that had ceased to throb forever.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is dead!" he uttered, in a low, subdued voice, as though he too was impressed with the solemnity of the scene.
kneltverbUS /nelt/
inflected form of “kneel” — rest one's weight on one's knees
From this reading _The Excitement in the Village._--_The Coroner's Investigation._--_The Secret Ambuscade._ Samuel Waring knelt down beside the form of the old man, and laid his trembling hand upon the heart that had ceased to throb forever.
set down according to a plan
From this reading _The Excitement in the Village._--_The Coroner's Investigation._--_The Secret Ambuscade._ Samuel Waring knelt down beside the form of the old man, and laid his trembling hand upon the heart that had ceased to throb forever.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "He is dead!" he uttered, in a low, subdued voice, as though he too was impressed with the solemnity of the scene.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _The Excitement in the Village._--_The Coroner's Investigation._--_The Secret Ambuscade._ Samuel Waring knelt down beside the form of the old man, and laid his trembling hand upon the heart that had ceased to throb forever.
moannounUS /moʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading Bucholz uttered a half articulate moan, and grasped more firmly in his nerveless hand the pistol which he carried.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Bucholz uttered a half articulate moan, and grasped more firmly in his nerveless hand the pistol which he carried.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading One of the neighbors who had accompanied the party was about to search the pockets of the murdered man, when Farmer Allen, raising his hand, cried:
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading One of the neighbors who had accompanied the party was about to search the pockets of the murdered man, when Farmer Allen, raising his hand, cried:
nervelessadjective
marked by calm self-control (especially in trying circumstances); unemotional
From this reading Bucholz uttered a half articulate moan, and grasped more firmly in his nerveless hand the pistol which he carried.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Excitement in the Village._--_The Coroner's Investigation._--_The Secret Ambuscade._ Samuel Waring knelt down beside the form of the old man, and laid his trembling hand upon the heart that had ceased to throb forever.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _The Excitement in the Village._--_The Coroner's Investigation._--_The Secret Ambuscade._ Samuel Waring knelt down beside the form of the old man, and laid his trembling hand upon the heart that had ceased to throb forever.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the neighbors who had accompanied the party was about to search the pockets of the murdered man, when Farmer Allen, raising his hand, cried:
an organization to gain political power
From this reading One of the neighbors who had accompanied the party was about to search the pockets of the murdered man, when Farmer Allen, raising his hand, cried:
pistolnounUS /ˈpɪstəl/
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading Bucholz uttered a half articulate moan, and grasped more firmly in his nerveless hand the pistol which he carried.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading One of the neighbors who had accompanied the party was about to search the pockets of the murdered man, when Farmer Allen, raising his hand, cried:
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading One of the neighbors who had accompanied the party was about to search the pockets of the murdered man, when Farmer Allen, raising his hand, cried:
SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading _The Excitement in the Village._--_The Coroner's Investigation._--_The Secret Ambuscade._ Samuel Waring knelt down beside the form of the old man, and laid his trembling hand upon the heart that had ceased to throb forever.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading "He is dead!" he uttered, in a low, subdued voice, as though he too was impressed with the solemnity of the scene.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading One of the neighbors who had accompanied the party was about to search the pockets of the murdered man, when Farmer Allen, raising his hand, cried:
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading _The Excitement in the Village._--_The Coroner's Investigation._--_The Secret Ambuscade._ Samuel Waring knelt down beside the form of the old man, and laid his trembling hand upon the heart that had ceased to throb forever.
solemnitynounUS /səˈlemnəti/
a trait of dignified seriousness
From this reading "He is dead!" he uttered, in a low, subdued voice, as though he too was impressed with the solemnity of the scene.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "Stop!
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading "He is dead!" he uttered, in a low, subdued voice, as though he too was impressed with the solemnity of the scene.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _The Excitement in the Village._--_The Coroner's Investigation._--_The Secret Ambuscade._ Samuel Waring knelt down beside the form of the old man, and laid his trembling hand upon the heart that had ceased to throb forever.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Excitement in the Village._--_The Coroner's Investigation._--_The Secret Ambuscade._ Samuel Waring knelt down beside the form of the old man, and laid his trembling hand upon the heart that had ceased to throb forever.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "He is dead!" he uttered, in a low, subdued voice, as though he too was impressed with the solemnity of the scene.
throbverbUS /θrɑːb/
pulsate or pound with abnormal force
From this reading _The Excitement in the Village._--_The Coroner's Investigation._--_The Secret Ambuscade._ Samuel Waring knelt down beside the form of the old man, and laid his trembling hand upon the heart that had ceased to throb forever.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The Excitement in the Village._--_The Coroner's Investigation._--_The Secret Ambuscade._ Samuel Waring knelt down beside the form of the old man, and laid his trembling hand upon the heart that had ceased to throb forever.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "He is dead!" he uttered, in a low, subdued voice, as though he too was impressed with the solemnity of the scene.
a shaky motion
From this reading _The Excitement in the Village._--_The Coroner's Investigation._--_The Secret Ambuscade._ Samuel Waring knelt down beside the form of the old man, and laid his trembling hand upon the heart that had ceased to throb forever.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _The Excitement in the Village._--_The Coroner's Investigation._--_The Secret Ambuscade._ Samuel Waring knelt down beside the form of the old man, and laid his trembling hand upon the heart that had ceased to throb forever.
communicated in words
From this reading "He is dead!" he uttered, in a low, subdued voice, as though he too was impressed with the solemnity of the scene.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading _The Excitement in the Village._--_The Coroner's Investigation._--_The Secret Ambuscade._ Samuel Waring knelt down beside the form of the old man, and laid his trembling hand upon the heart that had ceased to throb forever.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "He is dead!" he uttered, in a low, subdued voice, as though he too was impressed with the solemnity of the scene.
WaringverbUS /ˈwerɪŋ/
-ing form of “ware” — spend extravagantly
From this reading _The Excitement in the Village._--_The Coroner's Investigation._--_The Secret Ambuscade._ Samuel Waring knelt down beside the form of the old man, and laid his trembling hand upon the heart that had ceased to throb forever.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is dead!" he uttered, in a low, subdued voice, as though he too was impressed with the solemnity of the scene.
at the time that
From this reading One of the neighbors who had accompanied the party was about to search the pockets of the murdered man, when Farmer Allen, raising his hand, cried:
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Bucholz uttered a half articulate moan, and grasped more firmly in his nerveless hand the pistol which he carried.
which person or people
From this reading One of the neighbors who had accompanied the party was about to search the pockets of the murdered man, when Farmer Allen, raising his hand, cried:
in the company of; together with
From this reading "He is dead!" he uttered, in a low, subdued voice, as though he too was impressed with the solemnity of the scene.
