(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading I shall also take him back with me to the city where he will be dealt with according to his desserts by the proper authorities."
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Then turning to the members of his own party the self-important young secretary added: "In the meantime I order you two men to guard this fellow and see that he does not escape, as you value your positions on the road."
in addition
From this reading I shall also take him back with me to the city where he will be dealt with according to his desserts by the proper authorities."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I think he ought to be arrested," said Snyder Appleby in reply to the sheriff's question, "and if you refuse to perform that duty I shall take it upon myself to arrest him in the name of the New York and Western Railway Company of which I am the representative here.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I think he ought to be arrested," said Snyder Appleby in reply to the sheriff's question, "and if you refuse to perform that duty I shall take it upon myself to arrest him in the name of the New York and Western Railway Company of which I am the representative here.
Appleby
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From this reading I think he ought to be arrested," said Snyder Appleby in reply to the sheriff's question, "and if you refuse to perform that duty I shall take it upon myself to arrest him in the name of the New York and Western Railway Company of which I am the representative here.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WHERE ARE THE DIAMONDS?
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading I think he ought to be arrested," said Snyder Appleby in reply to the sheriff's question, "and if you refuse to perform that duty I shall take it upon myself to arrest him in the name of the New York and Western Railway Company of which I am the representative here.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading I think he ought to be arrested," said Snyder Appleby in reply to the sheriff's question, "and if you refuse to perform that duty I shall take it upon myself to arrest him in the name of the New York and Western Railway Company of which I am the representative here.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then turning to the members of his own party the self-important young secretary added: "In the meantime I order you two men to guard this fellow and see that he does not escape, as you value your positions on the road."
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading I shall also take him back with me to the city where he will be dealt with according to his desserts by the proper authorities."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I shall also take him back with me to the city where he will be dealt with according to his desserts by the proper authorities."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I think he ought to be arrested," said Snyder Appleby in reply to the sheriff's question, "and if you refuse to perform that duty I shall take it upon myself to arrest him in the name of the New York and Western Railway Company of which I am the representative here.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I shall also take him back with me to the city where he will be dealt with according to his desserts by the proper authorities."
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading I shall also take him back with me to the city where he will be dealt with according to his desserts by the proper authorities."
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading I think he ought to be arrested," said Snyder Appleby in reply to the sheriff's question, "and if you refuse to perform that duty I shall take it upon myself to arrest him in the name of the New York and Western Railway Company of which I am the representative here.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading I shall also take him back with me to the city where he will be dealt with according to his desserts by the proper authorities."
dessertsnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrts/
plural of “dessert” — a dish served as the last course of a meal
From this reading I shall also take him back with me to the city where he will be dealt with according to his desserts by the proper authorities."
DIAMONDSnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading WHERE ARE THE DIAMONDS?
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then turning to the members of his own party the self-important young secretary added: "In the meantime I order you two men to guard this fellow and see that he does not escape, as you value your positions on the road."
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading I think he ought to be arrested," said Snyder Appleby in reply to the sheriff's question, "and if you refuse to perform that duty I shall take it upon myself to arrest him in the name of the New York and Western Railway Company of which I am the representative here.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Then turning to the members of his own party the self-important young secretary added: "In the meantime I order you two men to guard this fellow and see that he does not escape, as you value your positions on the road."
a boy or man
From this reading Then turning to the members of his own party the self-important young secretary added: "In the meantime I order you two men to guard this fellow and see that he does not escape, as you value your positions on the road."
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Then turning to the members of his own party the self-important young secretary added: "In the meantime I order you two men to guard this fellow and see that he does not escape, as you value your positions on the road."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I think he ought to be arrested," said Snyder Appleby in reply to the sheriff's question, "and if you refuse to perform that duty I shall take it upon myself to arrest him in the name of the New York and Western Railway Company of which I am the representative here.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I think he ought to be arrested," said Snyder Appleby in reply to the sheriff's question, "and if you refuse to perform that duty I shall take it upon myself to arrest him in the name of the New York and Western Railway Company of which I am the representative here.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I think he ought to be arrested," said Snyder Appleby in reply to the sheriff's question, "and if you refuse to perform that duty I shall take it upon myself to arrest him in the name of the New York and Western Railway Company of which I am the representative here.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I shall also take him back with me to the city where he will be dealt with according to his desserts by the proper authorities."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I think he ought to be arrested," said Snyder Appleby in reply to the sheriff's question, "and if you refuse to perform that duty I shall take it upon myself to arrest him in the name of the New York and Western Railway Company of which I am the representative here.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I think he ought to be arrested," said Snyder Appleby in reply to the sheriff's question, "and if you refuse to perform that duty I shall take it upon myself to arrest him in the name of the New York and Western Railway Company of which I am the representative here.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I think he ought to be arrested," said Snyder Appleby in reply to the sheriff's question, "and if you refuse to perform that duty I shall take it upon myself to arrest him in the name of the New York and Western Railway Company of which I am the representative here.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I think he ought to be arrested," said Snyder Appleby in reply to the sheriff's question, "and if you refuse to perform that duty I shall take it upon myself to arrest him in the name of the New York and Western Railway Company of which I am the representative here.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I shall also take him back with me to the city where he will be dealt with according to his desserts by the proper authorities."
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Then turning to the members of his own party the self-important young secretary added: "In the meantime I order you two men to guard this fellow and see that he does not escape, as you value your positions on the road."
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Then turning to the members of his own party the self-important young secretary added: "In the meantime I order you two men to guard this fellow and see that he does not escape, as you value your positions on the road."
the force of workers available
From this reading Then turning to the members of his own party the self-important young secretary added: "In the meantime I order you two men to guard this fellow and see that he does not escape, as you value your positions on the road."
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I think he ought to be arrested," said Snyder Appleby in reply to the sheriff's question, "and if you refuse to perform that duty I shall take it upon myself to arrest him in the name of the New York and Western Railway Company of which I am the representative here.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I think he ought to be arrested," said Snyder Appleby in reply to the sheriff's question, "and if you refuse to perform that duty I shall take it upon myself to arrest him in the name of the New York and Western Railway Company of which I am the representative here.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I think he ought to be arrested," said Snyder Appleby in reply to the sheriff's question, "and if you refuse to perform that duty I shall take it upon myself to arrest him in the name of the New York and Western Railway Company of which I am the representative here.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then turning to the members of his own party the self-important young secretary added: "In the meantime I order you two men to guard this fellow and see that he does not escape, as you value your positions on the road."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I think he ought to be arrested," said Snyder Appleby in reply to the sheriff's question, "and if you refuse to perform that duty I shall take it upon myself to arrest him in the name of the New York and Western Railway Company of which I am the representative here.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then turning to the members of his own party the self-important young secretary added: "In the meantime I order you two men to guard this fellow and see that he does not escape, as you value your positions on the road."
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Then turning to the members of his own party the self-important young secretary added: "In the meantime I order you two men to guard this fellow and see that he does not escape, as you value your positions on the road."
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading I think he ought to be arrested," said Snyder Appleby in reply to the sheriff's question, "and if you refuse to perform that duty I shall take it upon myself to arrest him in the name of the New York and Western Railway Company of which I am the representative here.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Then turning to the members of his own party the self-important young secretary added: "In the meantime I order you two men to guard this fellow and see that he does not escape, as you value your positions on the road."
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Then turning to the members of his own party the self-important young secretary added: "In the meantime I order you two men to guard this fellow and see that he does not escape, as you value your positions on the road."
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading I think he ought to be arrested," said Snyder Appleby in reply to the sheriff's question, "and if you refuse to perform that duty I shall take it upon myself to arrest him in the name of the New York and Western Railway Company of which I am the representative here.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Then turning to the members of his own party the self-important young secretary added: "In the meantime I order you two men to guard this fellow and see that he does not escape, as you value your positions on the road."
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading I shall also take him back with me to the city where he will be dealt with according to his desserts by the proper authorities."
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading I think he ought to be arrested," said Snyder Appleby in reply to the sheriff's question, "and if you refuse to perform that duty I shall take it upon myself to arrest him in the name of the New York and Western Railway Company of which I am the representative here.
RailwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading I think he ought to be arrested," said Snyder Appleby in reply to the sheriff's question, "and if you refuse to perform that duty I shall take it upon myself to arrest him in the name of the New York and Western Railway Company of which I am the representative here.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading I think he ought to be arrested," said Snyder Appleby in reply to the sheriff's question, "and if you refuse to perform that duty I shall take it upon myself to arrest him in the name of the New York and Western Railway Company of which I am the representative here.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading I think he ought to be arrested," said Snyder Appleby in reply to the sheriff's question, "and if you refuse to perform that duty I shall take it upon myself to arrest him in the name of the New York and Western Railway Company of which I am the representative here.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading I think he ought to be arrested," said Snyder Appleby in reply to the sheriff's question, "and if you refuse to perform that duty I shall take it upon myself to arrest him in the name of the New York and Western Railway Company of which I am the representative here.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Then turning to the members of his own party the self-important young secretary added: "In the meantime I order you two men to guard this fellow and see that he does not escape, as you value your positions on the road."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I think he ought to be arrested," said Snyder Appleby in reply to the sheriff's question, "and if you refuse to perform that duty I shall take it upon myself to arrest him in the name of the New York and Western Railway Company of which I am the representative here.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading Then turning to the members of his own party the self-important young secretary added: "In the meantime I order you two men to guard this fellow and see that he does not escape, as you value your positions on the road."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Then turning to the members of his own party the self-important young secretary added: "In the meantime I order you two men to guard this fellow and see that he does not escape, as you value your positions on the road."
self-importantadjective
having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
From this reading Then turning to the members of his own party the self-important young secretary added: "In the meantime I order you two men to guard this fellow and see that he does not escape, as you value your positions on the road."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I think he ought to be arrested," said Snyder Appleby in reply to the sheriff's question, "and if you refuse to perform that duty I shall take it upon myself to arrest him in the name of the New York and Western Railway Company of which I am the representative here.
sheriff'snounUS /ˈʃerəfs/
possessive form of “sheriff” — the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading I think he ought to be arrested," said Snyder Appleby in reply to the sheriff's question, "and if you refuse to perform that duty I shall take it upon myself to arrest him in the name of the New York and Western Railway Company of which I am the representative here.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Yes, sir.
Snyder
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From this reading I think he ought to be arrested," said Snyder Appleby in reply to the sheriff's question, "and if you refuse to perform that duty I shall take it upon myself to arrest him in the name of the New York and Western Railway Company of which I am the representative here.
carry out
From this reading I think he ought to be arrested," said Snyder Appleby in reply to the sheriff's question, "and if you refuse to perform that duty I shall take it upon myself to arrest him in the name of the New York and Western Railway Company of which I am the representative here.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I think he ought to be arrested," said Snyder Appleby in reply to the sheriff's question, "and if you refuse to perform that duty I shall take it upon myself to arrest him in the name of the New York and Western Railway Company of which I am the representative here.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHERE ARE THE DIAMONDS?
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then turning to the members of his own party the self-important young secretary added: "In the meantime I order you two men to guard this fellow and see that he does not escape, as you value your positions on the road."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think he ought to be arrested," said Snyder Appleby in reply to the sheriff's question, "and if you refuse to perform that duty I shall take it upon myself to arrest him in the name of the New York and Western Railway Company of which I am the representative here.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Then turning to the members of his own party the self-important young secretary added: "In the meantime I order you two men to guard this fellow and see that he does not escape, as you value your positions on the road."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I think he ought to be arrested," said Snyder Appleby in reply to the sheriff's question, "and if you refuse to perform that duty I shall take it upon myself to arrest him in the name of the New York and Western Railway Company of which I am the representative here.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Then turning to the members of his own party the self-important young secretary added: "In the meantime I order you two men to guard this fellow and see that he does not escape, as you value your positions on the road."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Then turning to the members of his own party the self-important young secretary added: "In the meantime I order you two men to guard this fellow and see that he does not escape, as you value your positions on the road."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I think he ought to be arrested," said Snyder Appleby in reply to the sheriff's question, "and if you refuse to perform that duty I shall take it upon myself to arrest him in the name of the New York and Western Railway Company of which I am the representative here.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Then turning to the members of his own party the self-important young secretary added: "In the meantime I order you two men to guard this fellow and see that he does not escape, as you value your positions on the road."
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading I think he ought to be arrested," said Snyder Appleby in reply to the sheriff's question, "and if you refuse to perform that duty I shall take it upon myself to arrest him in the name of the New York and Western Railway Company of which I am the representative here.
in or at the place that
From this reading WHERE ARE THE DIAMONDS?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I think he ought to be arrested," said Snyder Appleby in reply to the sheriff's question, "and if you refuse to perform that duty I shall take it upon myself to arrest him in the name of the New York and Western Railway Company of which I am the representative here.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I shall also take him back with me to the city where he will be dealt with according to his desserts by the proper authorities."
in the company of; together with
From this reading I shall also take him back with me to the city where he will be dealt with according to his desserts by the proper authorities."
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, sir.
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 I think he ought to be arrested," said Snyder Appleby in reply to the sheriff's question, "and if you refuse to perform that duty I shall take it upon myself to arrest him in the name of the New York and Western Railway Company of which I am the representative here.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I think he ought to be arrested," said Snyder Appleby in reply to the sheriff's question, "and if you refuse to perform that duty I shall take it upon myself to arrest him in the name of the New York and Western Railway Company of which I am the representative here.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Then turning to the members of his own party the self-important young secretary added: "In the meantime I order you two men to guard this fellow and see that he does not escape, as you value your positions on the road."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Then turning to the members of his own party the self-important young secretary added: "In the meantime I order you two men to guard this fellow and see that he does not escape, as you value your positions on the road."
