used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CONVERSATION Bucky O'Connor and his prisoner swung down the street side by side and turned in at the headquarters of the rangers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CONVERSATION Bucky O'Connor and his prisoner swung down the street side by side and turned in at the headquarters of the rangers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A CONVERSATION Bucky O'Connor and his prisoner swung down the street side by side and turned in at the headquarters of the rangers.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He struck a match and held it for the sheepman before using it himself.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading From his desk he drew a box of cigars.
Bucky
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From this reading A CONVERSATION Bucky O'Connor and his prisoner swung down the street side by side and turned in at the headquarters of the rangers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A CONVERSATION Bucky O'Connor and his prisoner swung down the street side by side and turned in at the headquarters of the rangers.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The officer switched on the light, shut the door, and indicated a chair.
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading From his desk he drew a box of cigars.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading A CONVERSATION Bucky O'Connor and his prisoner swung down the street side by side and turned in at the headquarters of the rangers.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading From his desk he drew a box of cigars.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The officer switched on the light, shut the door, and indicated a chair.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A CONVERSATION Bucky O'Connor and his prisoner swung down the street side by side and turned in at the headquarters of the rangers.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading From his desk he drew a box of cigars.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading Relaxed in his chair, Fendrick spoke with rather elaborate indolence.
Fendrick
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From this reading Relaxed in his chair, Fendrick spoke with rather elaborate indolence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He struck a match and held it for the sheepman before using it himself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From his desk he drew a box of cigars.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From his desk he drew a box of cigars.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading A CONVERSATION Bucky O'Connor and his prisoner swung down the street side by side and turned in at the headquarters of the rangers.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He struck a match and held it for the sheepman before using it himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He struck a match and held it for the sheepman before using it himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A CONVERSATION Bucky O'Connor and his prisoner swung down the street side by side and turned in at the headquarters of the rangers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CONVERSATION Bucky O'Connor and his prisoner swung down the street side by side and turned in at the headquarters of the rangers.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading The officer switched on the light, shut the door, and indicated a chair.
indolencenoun
inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
From this reading Relaxed in his chair, Fendrick spoke with rather elaborate indolence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He struck a match and held it for the sheepman before using it himself.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The officer switched on the light, shut the door, and indicated a chair.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading He struck a match and held it for the sheepman before using it himself.
O'ConnornounUS /oʊˈkɑːnər/
United States writer (1925-1964)
From this reading A CONVERSATION Bucky O'Connor and his prisoner swung down the street side by side and turned in at the headquarters of the rangers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CONVERSATION Bucky O'Connor and his prisoner swung down the street side by side and turned in at the headquarters of the rangers.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The officer switched on the light, shut the door, and indicated a chair.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The officer switched on the light, shut the door, and indicated a chair.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading A CONVERSATION Bucky O'Connor and his prisoner swung down the street side by side and turned in at the headquarters of the rangers.
rangersnounUS /ˈreɪndʒərz/
plural of “ranger” — a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading A CONVERSATION Bucky O'Connor and his prisoner swung down the street side by side and turned in at the headquarters of the rangers.
on the contrary
From this reading Relaxed in his chair, Fendrick spoke with rather elaborate indolence.
RelaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading Relaxed in his chair, Fendrick spoke with rather elaborate indolence.
sheepmannoun
a man who raises (or tends) sheep
From this reading He struck a match and held it for the sheepman before using it himself.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading The officer switched on the light, shut the door, and indicated a chair.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A CONVERSATION Bucky O'Connor and his prisoner swung down the street side by side and turned in at the headquarters of the rangers.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Relaxed in his chair, Fendrick spoke with rather elaborate indolence.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A CONVERSATION Bucky O'Connor and his prisoner swung down the street side by side and turned in at the headquarters of the rangers.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading He struck a match and held it for the sheepman before using it himself.
switchedverbUS /swɪtʃt/
past form of “switch” — change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
From this reading The officer switched on the light, shut the door, and indicated a chair.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading A CONVERSATION Bucky O'Connor and his prisoner swung down the street side by side and turned in at the headquarters of the rangers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CONVERSATION Bucky O'Connor and his prisoner swung down the street side by side and turned in at the headquarters of the rangers.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading A CONVERSATION Bucky O'Connor and his prisoner swung down the street side by side and turned in at the headquarters of the rangers.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading He struck a match and held it for the sheepman before using it himself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Relaxed in his chair, Fendrick spoke with rather elaborate indolence.
