used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The landlord of the Robin Hood had prevented Brad Buckhart from taking a flying shot at Miguel Bunol as the reckless young desperado leaped through the window.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EXCITING CHASE.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The landlord of the Robin Hood had prevented Brad Buckhart from taking a flying shot at Miguel Bunol as the reckless young desperado leaped through the window.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The landlord of the Robin Hood had prevented Brad Buckhart from taking a flying shot at Miguel Bunol as the reckless young desperado leaped through the window.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Had the Texan fired, being a wonderfully good shot, it is probable he would have “winged” the Spaniard, at least.
BradnounUS /bræd/
a small nail
From this reading The landlord of the Robin Hood had prevented Brad Buckhart from taking a flying shot at Miguel Bunol as the reckless young desperado leaped through the window.
Buckhart
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The landlord of the Robin Hood had prevented Brad Buckhart from taking a flying shot at Miguel Bunol as the reckless young desperado leaped through the window.
Bunol
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The landlord of the Robin Hood had prevented Brad Buckhart from taking a flying shot at Miguel Bunol as the reckless young desperado leaped through the window.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading AN EXCITING CHASE.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading At the destruction of the window the excited landlord threw up his hands in despair.
desperadonounUS /ˌdespərˈɑːdoʊ/
a bold outlaw (especially on the American frontier)
From this reading The landlord of the Robin Hood had prevented Brad Buckhart from taking a flying shot at Miguel Bunol as the reckless young desperado leaped through the window.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading At the destruction of the window the excited landlord threw up his hands in despair.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading At the destruction of the window the excited landlord threw up his hands in despair.
EXCITINGadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading AN EXCITING CHASE.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading Had the Texan fired, being a wonderfully good shot, it is probable he would have “winged” the Spaniard, at least.
moving swiftly
From this reading The landlord of the Robin Hood had prevented Brad Buckhart from taking a flying shot at Miguel Bunol as the reckless young desperado leaped through the window.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The landlord of the Robin Hood had prevented Brad Buckhart from taking a flying shot at Miguel Bunol as the reckless young desperado leaped through the window.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Had the Texan fired, being a wonderfully good shot, it is probable he would have “winged” the Spaniard, at least.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The landlord of the Robin Hood had prevented Brad Buckhart from taking a flying shot at Miguel Bunol as the reckless young desperado leaped through the window.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading At the destruction of the window the excited landlord threw up his hands in despair.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had the Texan fired, being a wonderfully good shot, it is probable he would have “winged” the Spaniard, at least.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had the Texan fired, being a wonderfully good shot, it is probable he would have “winged” the Spaniard, at least.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At the destruction of the window the excited landlord threw up his hands in despair.
HoodnounUS /hʊd/
an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading The landlord of the Robin Hood had prevented Brad Buckhart from taking a flying shot at Miguel Bunol as the reckless young desperado leaped through the window.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The whole house was in an uproar.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the destruction of the window the excited landlord threw up his hands in despair.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Had the Texan fired, being a wonderfully good shot, it is probable he would have “winged” the Spaniard, at least.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Had the Texan fired, being a wonderfully good shot, it is probable he would have “winged” the Spaniard, at least.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading The landlord of the Robin Hood had prevented Brad Buckhart from taking a flying shot at Miguel Bunol as the reckless young desperado leaped through the window.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The landlord of the Robin Hood had prevented Brad Buckhart from taking a flying shot at Miguel Bunol as the reckless young desperado leaped through the window.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Had the Texan fired, being a wonderfully good shot, it is probable he would have “winged” the Spaniard, at least.
Miguel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The landlord of the Robin Hood had prevented Brad Buckhart from taking a flying shot at Miguel Bunol as the reckless young desperado leaped through the window.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The landlord of the Robin Hood had prevented Brad Buckhart from taking a flying shot at Miguel Bunol as the reckless young desperado leaped through the window.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The landlord of the Robin Hood had prevented Brad Buckhart from taking a flying shot at Miguel Bunol as the reckless young desperado leaped through the window.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading Had the Texan fired, being a wonderfully good shot, it is probable he would have “winged” the Spaniard, at least.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading The landlord of the Robin Hood had prevented Brad Buckhart from taking a flying shot at Miguel Bunol as the reckless young desperado leaped through the window.
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading The landlord of the Robin Hood had prevented Brad Buckhart from taking a flying shot at Miguel Bunol as the reckless young desperado leaped through the window.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The landlord of the Robin Hood had prevented Brad Buckhart from taking a flying shot at Miguel Bunol as the reckless young desperado leaped through the window.
SpaniardnounUS /ˈspænjərd/
a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading Had the Texan fired, being a wonderfully good shot, it is probable he would have “winged” the Spaniard, at least.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The landlord of the Robin Hood had prevented Brad Buckhart from taking a flying shot at Miguel Bunol as the reckless young desperado leaped through the window.
TexannounUS /ˈteksən/
a native or resident of Texas
From this reading Had the Texan fired, being a wonderfully good shot, it is probable he would have “winged” the Spaniard, at least.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The landlord of the Robin Hood had prevented Brad Buckhart from taking a flying shot at Miguel Bunol as the reckless young desperado leaped through the window.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading At the destruction of the window the excited landlord threw up his hands in despair.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The landlord of the Robin Hood had prevented Brad Buckhart from taking a flying shot at Miguel Bunol as the reckless young desperado leaped through the window.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At the destruction of the window the excited landlord threw up his hands in despair.
uproarnounUS /ˈʌprɔːr/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading The whole house was in an uproar.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The whole house was in an uproar.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole house was in an uproar.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The landlord of the Robin Hood had prevented Brad Buckhart from taking a flying shot at Miguel Bunol as the reckless young desperado leaped through the window.
wingedadjectiveUS /wɪŋd/
having wings or as if having wings of a specified kind
From this reading Had the Texan fired, being a wonderfully good shot, it is probable he would have “winged” the Spaniard, at least.
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading Had the Texan fired, being a wonderfully good shot, it is probable he would have “winged” the Spaniard, at least.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had the Texan fired, being a wonderfully good shot, it is probable he would have “winged” the Spaniard, at least.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The landlord of the Robin Hood had prevented Brad Buckhart from taking a flying shot at Miguel Bunol as the reckless young desperado leaped through the window.
