used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A "FIND" OF A BAD KIND In the nature of timings it could not be a long chase, for Ensign Dave Darrin was a swift runner, of many years' training.
in addition
From this reading Rogers, slim and lithe, was also an excellent runner.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Rogers, slim and lithe, was also an excellent runner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rogers, slim and lithe, was also an excellent runner.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading A "FIND" OF A BAD KIND In the nature of timings it could not be a long chase, for Ensign Dave Darrin was a swift runner, of many years' training.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading His left hand reached for the bag, and in a moment Dave had it in his custody.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A "FIND" OF A BAD KIND In the nature of timings it could not be a long chase, for Ensign Dave Darrin was a swift runner, of many years' training.
block'snounUS /blɑːks/
possessive form of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading Less than a block's distance, and Darrin had gripped the fleeing Mexican by the collar.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Less than a block's distance, and Darrin had gripped the fleeing Mexican by the collar.
chaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading A "FIND" OF A BAD KIND In the nature of timings it could not be a long chase, for Ensign Dave Darrin was a swift runner, of many years' training.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading Less than a block's distance, and Darrin had gripped the fleeing Mexican by the collar.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A "FIND" OF A BAD KIND In the nature of timings it could not be a long chase, for Ensign Dave Darrin was a swift runner, of many years' training.
Cruz
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From this reading Not a man of the Vera Cruz police force was in sight, to whom to turn the wretch over, so Darrin flung the fellow from him.
custodynounUS /ˈkʌstədi/
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
From this reading His left hand reached for the bag, and in a moment Dave had it in his custody.
Darrin
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From this reading A "FIND" OF A BAD KIND In the nature of timings it could not be a long chase, for Ensign Dave Darrin was a swift runner, of many years' training.
Dave
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From this reading A "FIND" OF A BAD KIND In the nature of timings it could not be a long chase, for Ensign Dave Darrin was a swift runner, of many years' training.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Less than a block's distance, and Darrin had gripped the fleeing Mexican by the collar.
EnsignnounUS /ˈensən/
a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade
From this reading A "FIND" OF A BAD KIND In the nature of timings it could not be a long chase, for Ensign Dave Darrin was a swift runner, of many years' training.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Rogers, slim and lithe, was also an excellent runner.
a boy or man
From this reading Not a man of the Vera Cruz police force was in sight, to whom to turn the wretch over, so Darrin flung the fellow from him.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading A "FIND" OF A BAD KIND In the nature of timings it could not be a long chase, for Ensign Dave Darrin was a swift runner, of many years' training.
fleeingverbUS /ˈfliːɪŋ/
-ing form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Less than a block's distance, and Darrin had gripped the fleeing Mexican by the collar.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Not a man of the Vera Cruz police force was in sight, to whom to turn the wretch over, so Darrin flung the fellow from him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A "FIND" OF A BAD KIND In the nature of timings it could not be a long chase, for Ensign Dave Darrin was a swift runner, of many years' training.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Not a man of the Vera Cruz police force was in sight, to whom to turn the wretch over, so Darrin flung the fellow from him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Not a man of the Vera Cruz police force was in sight, to whom to turn the wretch over, so Darrin flung the fellow from him.
grippedverbUS /ɡrɪpt/
inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly
From this reading Less than a block's distance, and Darrin had gripped the fleeing Mexican by the collar.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Less than a block's distance, and Darrin had gripped the fleeing Mexican by the collar.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading His left hand reached for the bag, and in a moment Dave had it in his custody.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not a man of the Vera Cruz police force was in sight, to whom to turn the wretch over, so Darrin flung the fellow from him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His left hand reached for the bag, and in a moment Dave had it in his custody.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A "FIND" OF A BAD KIND In the nature of timings it could not be a long chase, for Ensign Dave Darrin was a swift runner, of many years' training.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A "FIND" OF A BAD KIND In the nature of timings it could not be a long chase, for Ensign Dave Darrin was a swift runner, of many years' training.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading A "FIND" OF A BAD KIND In the nature of timings it could not be a long chase, for Ensign Dave Darrin was a swift runner, of many years' training.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading His left hand reached for the bag, and in a moment Dave had it in his custody.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Less than a block's distance, and Darrin had gripped the fleeing Mexican by the collar.
litheadjectiveUS /laɪð/
gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease
From this reading Rogers, slim and lithe, was also an excellent runner.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A "FIND" OF A BAD KIND In the nature of timings it could not be a long chase, for Ensign Dave Darrin was a swift runner, of many years' training.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Not a man of the Vera Cruz police force was in sight, to whom to turn the wretch over, so Darrin flung the fellow from him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading A "FIND" OF A BAD KIND In the nature of timings it could not be a long chase, for Ensign Dave Darrin was a swift runner, of many years' training.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading Less than a block's distance, and Darrin had gripped the fleeing Mexican by the collar.
a particular point in time
From this reading His left hand reached for the bag, and in a moment Dave had it in his custody.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading A "FIND" OF A BAD KIND In the nature of timings it could not be a long chase, for Ensign Dave Darrin was a swift runner, of many years' training.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A "FIND" OF A BAD KIND In the nature of timings it could not be a long chase, for Ensign Dave Darrin was a swift runner, of many years' training.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A "FIND" OF A BAD KIND In the nature of timings it could not be a long chase, for Ensign Dave Darrin was a swift runner, of many years' training.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Not a man of the Vera Cruz police force was in sight, to whom to turn the wretch over, so Darrin flung the fellow from him.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Not a man of the Vera Cruz police force was in sight, to whom to turn the wretch over, so Darrin flung the fellow from him.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading His left hand reached for the bag, and in a moment Dave had it in his custody.
RogersnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading Rogers, slim and lithe, was also an excellent runner.
runnernounUS /ˈrʌnər/
someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading A "FIND" OF A BAD KIND In the nature of timings it could not be a long chase, for Ensign Dave Darrin was a swift runner, of many years' training.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Not a man of the Vera Cruz police force was in sight, to whom to turn the wretch over, so Darrin flung the fellow from him.
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Rogers, slim and lithe, was also an excellent runner.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Not a man of the Vera Cruz police force was in sight, to whom to turn the wretch over, so Darrin flung the fellow from him.
moving very fast
From this reading A "FIND" OF A BAD KIND In the nature of timings it could not be a long chase, for Ensign Dave Darrin was a swift runner, of many years' training.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Less than a block's distance, and Darrin had gripped the fleeing Mexican by the collar.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A "FIND" OF A BAD KIND In the nature of timings it could not be a long chase, for Ensign Dave Darrin was a swift runner, of many years' training.
timings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A "FIND" OF A BAD KIND In the nature of timings it could not be a long chase, for Ensign Dave Darrin was a swift runner, of many years' training.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not a man of the Vera Cruz police force was in sight, to whom to turn the wretch over, so Darrin flung the fellow from him.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading A "FIND" OF A BAD KIND In the nature of timings it could not be a long chase, for Ensign Dave Darrin was a swift runner, of many years' training.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Not a man of the Vera Cruz police force was in sight, to whom to turn the wretch over, so Darrin flung the fellow from him.
Vera
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From this reading Not a man of the Vera Cruz police force was in sight, to whom to turn the wretch over, so Darrin flung the fellow from him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A "FIND" OF A BAD KIND In the nature of timings it could not be a long chase, for Ensign Dave Darrin was a swift runner, of many years' training.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not a man of the Vera Cruz police force was in sight, to whom to turn the wretch over, so Darrin flung the fellow from him.
wretchnounUS /retʃ/
performs some wicked deed
From this reading Not a man of the Vera Cruz police force was in sight, to whom to turn the wretch over, so Darrin flung the fellow from him.
a late time of life
From this reading A "FIND" OF A BAD KIND In the nature of timings it could not be a long chase, for Ensign Dave Darrin was a swift runner, of many years' training.
