used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE RESCUE The capture of Brace seemed to inflame the passions of the mob, and not even while the buildings were being sacked was the town in such a state of excitement.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Sam and Fred felt impelled to follow the howling, shrieking mob, although it was not probable they could aid the unfortunate man, and both pressed as near as possible.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Sam and Fred felt impelled to follow the howling, shrieking mob, although it was not probable they could aid the unfortunate man, and both pressed as near as possible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RESCUE The capture of Brace seemed to inflame the passions of the mob, and not even while the buildings were being sacked was the town in such a state of excitement.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading By the time the prisoner had reached the vacant lot in front of the store it appeared as if every man, woman, and child in the village were on the street.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading By the time the prisoner had reached the vacant lot in front of the store it appeared as if every man, woman, and child in the village were on the street.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE RESCUE The capture of Brace seemed to inflame the passions of the mob, and not even while the buildings were being sacked was the town in such a state of excitement.
BillingsnounUS /ˈbɪlɪŋz/
the largest city in Montana; located in southern Montana on the Yellowstone river
From this reading "Billings' gang haven't got possession of the mine yet," Sam whispered.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Sam and Fred felt impelled to follow the howling, shrieking mob, although it was not probable they could aid the unfortunate man, and both pressed as near as possible.
BraceverbUS /breɪs/
prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
From this reading THE RESCUE The capture of Brace seemed to inflame the passions of the mob, and not even while the buildings were being sacked was the town in such a state of excitement.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading THE RESCUE The capture of Brace seemed to inflame the passions of the mob, and not even while the buildings were being sacked was the town in such a state of excitement.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the time the prisoner had reached the vacant lot in front of the store it appeared as if every man, woman, and child in the village were on the street.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading THE RESCUE The capture of Brace seemed to inflame the passions of the mob, and not even while the buildings were being sacked was the town in such a state of excitement.
a young person of either sex
From this reading By the time the prisoner had reached the vacant lot in front of the store it appeared as if every man, woman, and child in the village were on the street.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Sam and Fred felt impelled to follow the howling, shrieking mob, although it was not probable they could aid the unfortunate man, and both pressed as near as possible.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "How do you know?"
divisible by two
From this reading THE RESCUE The capture of Brace seemed to inflame the passions of the mob, and not even while the buildings were being sacked was the town in such a state of excitement.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading By the time the prisoner had reached the vacant lot in front of the store it appeared as if every man, woman, and child in the village were on the street.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading THE RESCUE The capture of Brace seemed to inflame the passions of the mob, and not even while the buildings were being sacked was the town in such a state of excitement.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Sam and Fred felt impelled to follow the howling, shrieking mob, although it was not probable they could aid the unfortunate man, and both pressed as near as possible.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Sam and Fred felt impelled to follow the howling, shrieking mob, although it was not probable they could aid the unfortunate man, and both pressed as near as possible.
Fred
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From this reading Sam and Fred felt impelled to follow the howling, shrieking mob, although it was not probable they could aid the unfortunate man, and both pressed as near as possible.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading By the time the prisoner had reached the vacant lot in front of the store it appeared as if every man, woman, and child in the village were on the street.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading "Billings' gang haven't got possession of the mine yet," Sam whispered.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Billings' gang haven't got possession of the mine yet," Sam whispered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By the time the prisoner had reached the vacant lot in front of the store it appeared as if every man, woman, and child in the village were on the street.
haven't
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From this reading "Billings' gang haven't got possession of the mine yet," Sam whispered.
How
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From this reading "How do you know?"
howlingnounUS /ˈhaʊlɪŋ/
a long loud emotional utterance
From this reading Sam and Fred felt impelled to follow the howling, shrieking mob, although it was not probable they could aid the unfortunate man, and both pressed as near as possible.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading By the time the prisoner had reached the vacant lot in front of the store it appeared as if every man, woman, and child in the village were on the street.
impelledadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeld/
urged or forced to action through moral pressure
From this reading Sam and Fred felt impelled to follow the howling, shrieking mob, although it was not probable they could aid the unfortunate man, and both pressed as near as possible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RESCUE The capture of Brace seemed to inflame the passions of the mob, and not even while the buildings were being sacked was the town in such a state of excitement.
inflameverbUS /ɪnˈfleɪm/
cause inflammation in
From this reading THE RESCUE The capture of Brace seemed to inflame the passions of the mob, and not even while the buildings were being sacked was the town in such a state of excitement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By the time the prisoner had reached the vacant lot in front of the store it appeared as if every man, woman, and child in the village were on the street.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "How do you know?"
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading By the time the prisoner had reached the vacant lot in front of the store it appeared as if every man, woman, and child in the village were on the street.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading By the time the prisoner had reached the vacant lot in front of the store it appeared as if every man, woman, and child in the village were on the street.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Billings' gang haven't got possession of the mine yet," Sam whispered.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading THE RESCUE The capture of Brace seemed to inflame the passions of the mob, and not even while the buildings were being sacked was the town in such a state of excitement.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Sam and Fred felt impelled to follow the howling, shrieking mob, although it was not probable they could aid the unfortunate man, and both pressed as near as possible.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE RESCUE The capture of Brace seemed to inflame the passions of the mob, and not even while the buildings were being sacked was the town in such a state of excitement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RESCUE The capture of Brace seemed to inflame the passions of the mob, and not even while the buildings were being sacked was the town in such a state of excitement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By the time the prisoner had reached the vacant lot in front of the store it appeared as if every man, woman, and child in the village were on the street.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading THE RESCUE The capture of Brace seemed to inflame the passions of the mob, and not even while the buildings were being sacked was the town in such a state of excitement.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading "Billings' gang haven't got possession of the mine yet," Sam whispered.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Sam and Fred felt impelled to follow the howling, shrieking mob, although it was not probable they could aid the unfortunate man, and both pressed as near as possible.
compacted by ironing
From this reading Sam and Fred felt impelled to follow the howling, shrieking mob, although it was not probable they could aid the unfortunate man, and both pressed as near as possible.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading By the time the prisoner had reached the vacant lot in front of the store it appeared as if every man, woman, and child in the village were on the street.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading Sam and Fred felt impelled to follow the howling, shrieking mob, although it was not probable they could aid the unfortunate man, and both pressed as near as possible.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading By the time the prisoner had reached the vacant lot in front of the store it appeared as if every man, woman, and child in the village were on the street.
RESCUEverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading THE RESCUE The capture of Brace seemed to inflame the passions of the mob, and not even while the buildings were being sacked was the town in such a state of excitement.
sackedadjectiveUS /sækt/
having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence
From this reading THE RESCUE The capture of Brace seemed to inflame the passions of the mob, and not even while the buildings were being sacked was the town in such a state of excitement.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Sam and Fred felt impelled to follow the howling, shrieking mob, although it was not probable they could aid the unfortunate man, and both pressed as near as possible.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE RESCUE The capture of Brace seemed to inflame the passions of the mob, and not even while the buildings were being sacked was the town in such a state of excitement.
shriekingnounUS /ˈʃriːkɪŋ/
sharp piercing cry
From this reading Sam and Fred felt impelled to follow the howling, shrieking mob, although it was not probable they could aid the unfortunate man, and both pressed as near as possible.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading THE RESCUE The capture of Brace seemed to inflame the passions of the mob, and not even while the buildings were being sacked was the town in such a state of excitement.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading By the time the prisoner had reached the vacant lot in front of the store it appeared as if every man, woman, and child in the village were on the street.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading By the time the prisoner had reached the vacant lot in front of the store it appeared as if every man, woman, and child in the village were on the street.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading THE RESCUE The capture of Brace seemed to inflame the passions of the mob, and not even while the buildings were being sacked was the town in such a state of excitement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RESCUE The capture of Brace seemed to inflame the passions of the mob, and not even while the buildings were being sacked was the town in such a state of excitement.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sam and Fred felt impelled to follow the howling, shrieking mob, although it was not probable they could aid the unfortunate man, and both pressed as near as possible.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By the time the prisoner had reached the vacant lot in front of the store it appeared as if every man, woman, and child in the village were on the street.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RESCUE The capture of Brace seemed to inflame the passions of the mob, and not even while the buildings were being sacked was the town in such a state of excitement.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE RESCUE The capture of Brace seemed to inflame the passions of the mob, and not even while the buildings were being sacked was the town in such a state of excitement.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Sam and Fred felt impelled to follow the howling, shrieking mob, although it was not probable they could aid the unfortunate man, and both pressed as near as possible.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading By the time the prisoner had reached the vacant lot in front of the store it appeared as if every man, woman, and child in the village were on the street.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading By the time the prisoner had reached the vacant lot in front of the store it appeared as if every man, woman, and child in the village were on the street.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RESCUE The capture of Brace seemed to inflame the passions of the mob, and not even while the buildings were being sacked was the town in such a state of excitement.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE RESCUE The capture of Brace seemed to inflame the passions of the mob, and not even while the buildings were being sacked was the town in such a state of excitement.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE RESCUE The capture of Brace seemed to inflame the passions of the mob, and not even while the buildings were being sacked was the town in such a state of excitement.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Billings' gang haven't got possession of the mine yet," Sam whispered.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading By the time the prisoner had reached the vacant lot in front of the store it appeared as if every man, woman, and child in the village were on the street.
but in spite of that
From this reading "Billings' gang haven't got possession of the mine yet," Sam whispered.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How do you know?"
