used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dick was stunned only a moment, but when his head cleared he found himself pinioned by a powerful man, who had just lashed his hands behind him with thongs.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He found nothing in Sandy’s and Toma’s clothing which seemed to interest him, but Dick’s shirt pocket disclosed the map, and filling the air with French and Eskimo curses, the outlaw saw the handiwork of the imprisoned policeman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nearby, Sandy and Toma struggled in the clutches of four men.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading When the boys were completely subdued and their arms tied behind them, Mistak came forward and searched them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At a little distance away stood Mistak, the half-breed Eskimo, leering with malevolent triumph upon his captives.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At a little distance away stood Mistak, the half-breed Eskimo, leering with malevolent triumph upon his captives.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Dick was stunned only a moment, but when his head cleared he found himself pinioned by a powerful man, who had just lashed his hands behind him with thongs.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading When the boys were completely subdued and their arms tied behind them, Mistak came forward and searched them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dick was stunned only a moment, but when his head cleared he found himself pinioned by a powerful man, who had just lashed his hands behind him with thongs.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dick was stunned only a moment, but when his head cleared he found himself pinioned by a powerful man, who had just lashed his hands behind him with thongs.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When the boys were completely subdued and their arms tied behind them, Mistak came forward and searched them.
captivesnounUS /ˈkæptɪvz/
plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading At a little distance away stood Mistak, the half-breed Eskimo, leering with malevolent triumph upon his captives.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading Dick was stunned only a moment, but when his head cleared he found himself pinioned by a powerful man, who had just lashed his hands behind him with thongs.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading He found nothing in Sandy’s and Toma’s clothing which seemed to interest him, but Dick’s shirt pocket disclosed the map, and filling the air with French and Eskimo curses, the outlaw saw the handiwork of the imprisoned policeman.
clutchesnounUS /ˈklʌtʃəz/
the act of grasping
From this reading Nearby, Sandy and Toma struggled in the clutches of four men.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading When the boys were completely subdued and their arms tied behind them, Mistak came forward and searched them.
cursesnounUS /ˈkɜːrsɪz/
plural of “curse” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading He found nothing in Sandy’s and Toma’s clothing which seemed to interest him, but Dick’s shirt pocket disclosed the map, and filling the air with French and Eskimo curses, the outlaw saw the handiwork of the imprisoned policeman.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick was stunned only a moment, but when his head cleared he found himself pinioned by a powerful man, who had just lashed his hands behind him with thongs.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading He found nothing in Sandy’s and Toma’s clothing which seemed to interest him, but Dick’s shirt pocket disclosed the map, and filling the air with French and Eskimo curses, the outlaw saw the handiwork of the imprisoned policeman.
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading He found nothing in Sandy’s and Toma’s clothing which seemed to interest him, but Dick’s shirt pocket disclosed the map, and filling the air with French and Eskimo curses, the outlaw saw the handiwork of the imprisoned policeman.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading At a little distance away stood Mistak, the half-breed Eskimo, leering with malevolent triumph upon his captives.
EskimonounUS /ˈeskəmoʊ/
a member of a people inhabiting the Arctic (northern Canada or Greenland or Alaska or eastern Siberia); the Algonquians called them Eskimo (“eaters of raw flesh”) but they call themselves the Inuit (“the people”)
From this reading At a little distance away stood Mistak, the half-breed Eskimo, leering with malevolent triumph upon his captives.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading He found nothing in Sandy’s and Toma’s clothing which seemed to interest him, but Dick’s shirt pocket disclosed the map, and filling the air with French and Eskimo curses, the outlaw saw the handiwork of the imprisoned policeman.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading When the boys were completely subdued and their arms tied behind them, Mistak came forward and searched them.
set up or found
From this reading Dick was stunned only a moment, but when his head cleared he found himself pinioned by a powerful man, who had just lashed his hands behind him with thongs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Nearby, Sandy and Toma struggled in the clutches of four men.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading He found nothing in Sandy’s and Toma’s clothing which seemed to interest him, but Dick’s shirt pocket disclosed the map, and filling the air with French and Eskimo curses, the outlaw saw the handiwork of the imprisoned policeman.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dick was stunned only a moment, but when his head cleared he found himself pinioned by a powerful man, who had just lashed his hands behind him with thongs.
half-breednoun
an offensive term for an offspring of parents of different racial group (especially of Caucasian and American Indian ancestry)
From this reading At a little distance away stood Mistak, the half-breed Eskimo, leering with malevolent triumph upon his captives.
handiworknounUS /ˈhændiwɜːrk/
a work produced by hand labor
From this reading He found nothing in Sandy’s and Toma’s clothing which seemed to interest him, but Dick’s shirt pocket disclosed the map, and filling the air with French and Eskimo curses, the outlaw saw the handiwork of the imprisoned policeman.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Dick was stunned only a moment, but when his head cleared he found himself pinioned by a powerful man, who had just lashed his hands behind him with thongs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dick was stunned only a moment, but when his head cleared he found himself pinioned by a powerful man, who had just lashed his hands behind him with thongs.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Dick was stunned only a moment, but when his head cleared he found himself pinioned by a powerful man, who had just lashed his hands behind him with thongs.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dick was stunned only a moment, but when his head cleared he found himself pinioned by a powerful man, who had just lashed his hands behind him with thongs.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Dick was stunned only a moment, but when his head cleared he found himself pinioned by a powerful man, who had just lashed his hands behind him with thongs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dick was stunned only a moment, but when his head cleared he found himself pinioned by a powerful man, who had just lashed his hands behind him with thongs.
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading He found nothing in Sandy’s and Toma’s clothing which seemed to interest him, but Dick’s shirt pocket disclosed the map, and filling the air with French and Eskimo curses, the outlaw saw the handiwork of the imprisoned policeman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nearby, Sandy and Toma struggled in the clutches of four men.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He found nothing in Sandy’s and Toma’s clothing which seemed to interest him, but Dick’s shirt pocket disclosed the map, and filling the air with French and Eskimo curses, the outlaw saw the handiwork of the imprisoned policeman.
and nothing more
From this reading Dick was stunned only a moment, but when his head cleared he found himself pinioned by a powerful man, who had just lashed his hands behind him with thongs.
lashedverbUS /læʃt/
past form of “lash” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading Dick was stunned only a moment, but when his head cleared he found himself pinioned by a powerful man, who had just lashed his hands behind him with thongs.
leeringadjective
showing sly or knowing malice in a glance
From this reading At a little distance away stood Mistak, the half-breed Eskimo, leering with malevolent triumph upon his captives.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At a little distance away stood Mistak, the half-breed Eskimo, leering with malevolent triumph upon his captives.
malevolentadjectiveUS /məˈlevələnt/
wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; arising from intense ill will or hatred
From this reading At a little distance away stood Mistak, the half-breed Eskimo, leering with malevolent triumph upon his captives.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Dick was stunned only a moment, but when his head cleared he found himself pinioned by a powerful man, who had just lashed his hands behind him with thongs.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading He found nothing in Sandy’s and Toma’s clothing which seemed to interest him, but Dick’s shirt pocket disclosed the map, and filling the air with French and Eskimo curses, the outlaw saw the handiwork of the imprisoned policeman.
the force of workers available
From this reading Nearby, Sandy and Toma struggled in the clutches of four men.
Mistak
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At a little distance away stood Mistak, the half-breed Eskimo, leering with malevolent triumph upon his captives.
a particular point in time
From this reading Dick was stunned only a moment, but when his head cleared he found himself pinioned by a powerful man, who had just lashed his hands behind him with thongs.
NearbyadjectiveUS /ˈnɪrˈbaɪ/
close at hand
From this reading Nearby, Sandy and Toma struggled in the clutches of four men.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He found nothing in Sandy’s and Toma’s clothing which seemed to interest him, but Dick’s shirt pocket disclosed the map, and filling the air with French and Eskimo curses, the outlaw saw the handiwork of the imprisoned policeman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nearby, Sandy and Toma struggled in the clutches of four men.
and nothing more
From this reading Dick was stunned only a moment, but when his head cleared he found himself pinioned by a powerful man, who had just lashed his hands behind him with thongs.
outlawnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔː/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading He found nothing in Sandy’s and Toma’s clothing which seemed to interest him, but Dick’s shirt pocket disclosed the map, and filling the air with French and Eskimo curses, the outlaw saw the handiwork of the imprisoned policeman.
pinionedadjective
(of birds) especially having the flight feathers
From this reading Dick was stunned only a moment, but when his head cleared he found himself pinioned by a powerful man, who had just lashed his hands behind him with thongs.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He found nothing in Sandy’s and Toma’s clothing which seemed to interest him, but Dick’s shirt pocket disclosed the map, and filling the air with French and Eskimo curses, the outlaw saw the handiwork of the imprisoned policeman.
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading He found nothing in Sandy’s and Toma’s clothing which seemed to interest him, but Dick’s shirt pocket disclosed the map, and filling the air with French and Eskimo curses, the outlaw saw the handiwork of the imprisoned policeman.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Dick was stunned only a moment, but when his head cleared he found himself pinioned by a powerful man, who had just lashed his hands behind him with thongs.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading Nearby, Sandy and Toma struggled in the clutches of four men.
Sandy's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He found nothing in Sandy’s and Toma’s clothing which seemed to interest him, but Dick’s shirt pocket disclosed the map, and filling the air with French and Eskimo curses, the outlaw saw the handiwork of the imprisoned policeman.
cut with a saw
From this reading He found nothing in Sandy’s and Toma’s clothing which seemed to interest him, but Dick’s shirt pocket disclosed the map, and filling the air with French and Eskimo curses, the outlaw saw the handiwork of the imprisoned policeman.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading When the boys were completely subdued and their arms tied behind them, Mistak came forward and searched them.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He found nothing in Sandy’s and Toma’s clothing which seemed to interest him, but Dick’s shirt pocket disclosed the map, and filling the air with French and Eskimo curses, the outlaw saw the handiwork of the imprisoned policeman.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading He found nothing in Sandy’s and Toma’s clothing which seemed to interest him, but Dick’s shirt pocket disclosed the map, and filling the air with French and Eskimo curses, the outlaw saw the handiwork of the imprisoned policeman.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading At a little distance away stood Mistak, the half-breed Eskimo, leering with malevolent triumph upon his captives.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Nearby, Sandy and Toma struggled in the clutches of four men.
stunnedadjectiveUS /stʌnd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Dick was stunned only a moment, but when his head cleared he found himself pinioned by a powerful man, who had just lashed his hands behind him with thongs.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading When the boys were completely subdued and their arms tied behind them, Mistak came forward and searched them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nearby, Sandy and Toma struggled in the clutches of four men.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When the boys were completely subdued and their arms tied behind them, Mistak came forward and searched them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When the boys were completely subdued and their arms tied behind them, Mistak came forward and searched them.
thongs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dick was stunned only a moment, but when his head cleared he found himself pinioned by a powerful man, who had just lashed his hands behind him with thongs.
bound or secured closely
From this reading When the boys were completely subdued and their arms tied behind them, Mistak came forward and searched them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He found nothing in Sandy’s and Toma’s clothing which seemed to interest him, but Dick’s shirt pocket disclosed the map, and filling the air with French and Eskimo curses, the outlaw saw the handiwork of the imprisoned policeman.
Toma
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nearby, Sandy and Toma struggled in the clutches of four men.
Toma's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He found nothing in Sandy’s and Toma’s clothing which seemed to interest him, but Dick’s shirt pocket disclosed the map, and filling the air with French and Eskimo curses, the outlaw saw the handiwork of the imprisoned policeman.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading At a little distance away stood Mistak, the half-breed Eskimo, leering with malevolent triumph upon his captives.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At a little distance away stood Mistak, the half-breed Eskimo, leering with malevolent triumph upon his captives.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dick was stunned only a moment, but when his head cleared he found himself pinioned by a powerful man, who had just lashed his hands behind him with thongs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the boys were completely subdued and their arms tied behind them, Mistak came forward and searched them.
at the time that
From this reading Dick was stunned only a moment, but when his head cleared he found himself pinioned by a powerful man, who had just lashed his hands behind him with thongs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He found nothing in Sandy’s and Toma’s clothing which seemed to interest him, but Dick’s shirt pocket disclosed the map, and filling the air with French and Eskimo curses, the outlaw saw the handiwork of the imprisoned policeman.
which person or people
From this reading Dick was stunned only a moment, but when his head cleared he found himself pinioned by a powerful man, who had just lashed his hands behind him with thongs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dick was stunned only a moment, but when his head cleared he found himself pinioned by a powerful man, who had just lashed his hands behind him with thongs.
