used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir," said Dyke Darrel, "but you are making a foolish mistake.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am a detective----" "That won't go down.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir," said Dyke Darrel, "but you are making a foolish mistake.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading The reader can imagine the indignation of the railroad detective when he found himself arrested by the Burlington officer.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading If you attempt to escape I will blow out your brains," returned the officer, still holding his cocked weapon to the head of Dyke Darrel.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir," said Dyke Darrel, "but you are making a foolish mistake.
exhale hard
From this reading If you attempt to escape I will blow out your brains," returned the officer, still holding his cocked weapon to the head of Dyke Darrel.
brainsnounUS /breɪnz/
plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading If you attempt to escape I will blow out your brains," returned the officer, still holding his cocked weapon to the head of Dyke Darrel.
BurlingtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrlɪŋtən/
the largest city in Vermont; located in northwestern Vermont on Lake Champlain; site of the University of Vermont
From this reading The reader can imagine the indignation of the railroad detective when he found himself arrested by the Burlington officer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir," said Dyke Darrel, "but you are making a foolish mistake.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The reader can imagine the indignation of the railroad detective when he found himself arrested by the Burlington officer.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The reader can imagine the indignation of the railroad detective when he found himself arrested by the Burlington officer.
cockedverbUS /kɑːkt/
past form of “cock” — tilt or slant to one side
From this reading If you attempt to escape I will blow out your brains," returned the officer, still holding his cocked weapon to the head of Dyke Darrel.
Darrel
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From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir," said Dyke Darrel, "but you are making a foolish mistake.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading The reader can imagine the indignation of the railroad detective when he found himself arrested by the Burlington officer.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I am a detective----" "That won't go down.
DykenounUS /daɪk/
(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir," said Dyke Darrel, "but you are making a foolish mistake.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading If you attempt to escape I will blow out your brains," returned the officer, still holding his cocked weapon to the head of Dyke Darrel.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir," said Dyke Darrel, "but you are making a foolish mistake.
set up or found
From this reading The reader can imagine the indignation of the railroad detective when he found himself arrested by the Burlington officer.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I am a detective----" "That won't go down.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The reader can imagine the indignation of the railroad detective when he found himself arrested by the Burlington officer.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading If you attempt to escape I will blow out your brains," returned the officer, still holding his cocked weapon to the head of Dyke Darrel.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The reader can imagine the indignation of the railroad detective when he found himself arrested by the Burlington officer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If you attempt to escape I will blow out your brains," returned the officer, still holding his cocked weapon to the head of Dyke Darrel.
the act of retaining something
From this reading If you attempt to escape I will blow out your brains," returned the officer, still holding his cocked weapon to the head of Dyke Darrel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir," said Dyke Darrel, "but you are making a foolish mistake.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you attempt to escape I will blow out your brains," returned the officer, still holding his cocked weapon to the head of Dyke Darrel.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading The reader can imagine the indignation of the railroad detective when he found himself arrested by the Burlington officer.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading The reader can imagine the indignation of the railroad detective when he found himself arrested by the Burlington officer.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir," said Dyke Darrel, "but you are making a foolish mistake.
MISSINGadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading NELL MISSING.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir," said Dyke Darrel, "but you are making a foolish mistake.
NELL
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NELL MISSING.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The reader can imagine the indignation of the railroad detective when he found himself arrested by the Burlington officer.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The reader can imagine the indignation of the railroad detective when he found himself arrested by the Burlington officer.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If you attempt to escape I will blow out your brains," returned the officer, still holding his cocked weapon to the head of Dyke Darrel.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir," said Dyke Darrel, "but you are making a foolish mistake.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading The reader can imagine the indignation of the railroad detective when he found himself arrested by the Burlington officer.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The reader can imagine the indignation of the railroad detective when he found himself arrested by the Burlington officer.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading If you attempt to escape I will blow out your brains," returned the officer, still holding his cocked weapon to the head of Dyke Darrel.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir," said Dyke Darrel, "but you are making a foolish mistake.
term of address for a man
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir," said Dyke Darrel, "but you are making a foolish mistake.
not in physical motion
From this reading If you attempt to escape I will blow out your brains," returned the officer, still holding his cocked weapon to the head of Dyke Darrel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am a detective----" "That won't go down.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The reader can imagine the indignation of the railroad detective when he found himself arrested by the Burlington officer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If you attempt to escape I will blow out your brains," returned the officer, still holding his cocked weapon to the head of Dyke Darrel.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading If you attempt to escape I will blow out your brains," returned the officer, still holding his cocked weapon to the head of Dyke Darrel.
at the time that
From this reading The reader can imagine the indignation of the railroad detective when he found himself arrested by the Burlington officer.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If you attempt to escape I will blow out your brains," returned the officer, still holding his cocked weapon to the head of Dyke Darrel.
won't
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From this reading I am a detective----" "That won't go down.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir," said Dyke Darrel, "but you are making a foolish mistake.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir," said Dyke Darrel, "but you are making a foolish mistake.
