used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Travels of John Keeler John Keeler had found his friend the sheriff at the Citizens' Bank, putting up money on a bet that Cummins' murderers would not be caught within a year.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Nothing would have pleased him better than to lay hands on those highwaymen; but,--thoroughly discouraged at the outlook,--like a true sportsman he enjoyed the humor of betting against himself in the vague hope that such action might lead to something.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Nothing would have pleased him better than to lay hands on those highwaymen; but,--thoroughly discouraged at the outlook,--like a true sportsman he enjoyed the humor of betting against himself in the vague hope that such action might lead to something.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He was more than pleased to see Keeler, whose mysterious air clearly indicated that something was up.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They walked immediately to the court-house, and were soon closeted together.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sheriff Carter was dealing in futures, as it were.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Travels of John Keeler John Keeler had found his friend the sheriff at the Citizens' Bank, putting up money on a bet that Cummins' murderers would not be caught within a year.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading The Travels of John Keeler John Keeler had found his friend the sheriff at the Citizens' Bank, putting up money on a bet that Cummins' murderers would not be caught within a year.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Travels of John Keeler John Keeler had found his friend the sheriff at the Citizens' Bank, putting up money on a bet that Cummins' murderers would not be caught within a year.
maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading The Travels of John Keeler John Keeler had found his friend the sheriff at the Citizens' Bank, putting up money on a bet that Cummins' murderers would not be caught within a year.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Nothing would have pleased him better than to lay hands on those highwaymen; but,--thoroughly discouraged at the outlook,--like a true sportsman he enjoyed the humor of betting against himself in the vague hope that such action might lead to something.
bettingadjectiveUS /ˈbetɪŋ/
preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance
From this reading Nothing would have pleased him better than to lay hands on those highwaymen; but,--thoroughly discouraged at the outlook,--like a true sportsman he enjoyed the humor of betting against himself in the vague hope that such action might lead to something.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nothing would have pleased him better than to lay hands on those highwaymen; but,--thoroughly discouraged at the outlook,--like a true sportsman he enjoyed the humor of betting against himself in the vague hope that such action might lead to something.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Sheriff Carter was dealing in futures, as it were.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The Travels of John Keeler John Keeler had found his friend the sheriff at the Citizens' Bank, putting up money on a bet that Cummins' murderers would not be caught within a year.
CitizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading The Travels of John Keeler John Keeler had found his friend the sheriff at the Citizens' Bank, putting up money on a bet that Cummins' murderers would not be caught within a year.
without doubt or question
From this reading He was more than pleased to see Keeler, whose mysterious air clearly indicated that something was up.
closetedverbUS /ˈklɑːzətɪd/
past form of “closet” — confine to a small space, as for intensive work
From this reading They walked immediately to the court-house, and were soon closeted together.
court-house
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From this reading They walked immediately to the court-house, and were soon closeted together.
Cummins
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From this reading The Travels of John Keeler John Keeler had found his friend the sheriff at the Citizens' Bank, putting up money on a bet that Cummins' murderers would not be caught within a year.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading Sheriff Carter was dealing in futures, as it were.
discouragedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading Nothing would have pleased him better than to lay hands on those highwaymen; but,--thoroughly discouraged at the outlook,--like a true sportsman he enjoyed the humor of betting against himself in the vague hope that such action might lead to something.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Nothing would have pleased him better than to lay hands on those highwaymen; but,--thoroughly discouraged at the outlook,--like a true sportsman he enjoyed the humor of betting against himself in the vague hope that such action might lead to something.
set up or found
From this reading The Travels of John Keeler John Keeler had found his friend the sheriff at the Citizens' Bank, putting up money on a bet that Cummins' murderers would not be caught within a year.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The Travels of John Keeler John Keeler had found his friend the sheriff at the Citizens' Bank, putting up money on a bet that Cummins' murderers would not be caught within a year.
futuresnounUS /ˈfjuːtʃərz/
plural of “future” — the time yet to come
From this reading Sheriff Carter was dealing in futures, as it were.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Travels of John Keeler John Keeler had found his friend the sheriff at the Citizens' Bank, putting up money on a bet that Cummins' murderers would not be caught within a year.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Nothing would have pleased him better than to lay hands on those highwaymen; but,--thoroughly discouraged at the outlook,--like a true sportsman he enjoyed the humor of betting against himself in the vague hope that such action might lead to something.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Nothing would have pleased him better than to lay hands on those highwaymen; but,--thoroughly discouraged at the outlook,--like a true sportsman he enjoyed the humor of betting against himself in the vague hope that such action might lead to something.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nothing would have pleased him better than to lay hands on those highwaymen; but,--thoroughly discouraged at the outlook,--like a true sportsman he enjoyed the humor of betting against himself in the vague hope that such action might lead to something.
highwaymen
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From this reading Nothing would have pleased him better than to lay hands on those highwaymen; but,--thoroughly discouraged at the outlook,--like a true sportsman he enjoyed the humor of betting against himself in the vague hope that such action might lead to something.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nothing would have pleased him better than to lay hands on those highwaymen; but,--thoroughly discouraged at the outlook,--like a true sportsman he enjoyed the humor of betting against himself in the vague hope that such action might lead to something.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Nothing would have pleased him better than to lay hands on those highwaymen; but,--thoroughly discouraged at the outlook,--like a true sportsman he enjoyed the humor of betting against himself in the vague hope that such action might lead to something.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Travels of John Keeler John Keeler had found his friend the sheriff at the Citizens' Bank, putting up money on a bet that Cummins' murderers would not be caught within a year.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Nothing would have pleased him better than to lay hands on those highwaymen; but,--thoroughly discouraged at the outlook,--like a true sportsman he enjoyed the humor of betting against himself in the vague hope that such action might lead to something.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Nothing would have pleased him better than to lay hands on those highwaymen; but,--thoroughly discouraged at the outlook,--like a true sportsman he enjoyed the humor of betting against himself in the vague hope that such action might lead to something.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading They walked immediately to the court-house, and were soon closeted together.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sheriff Carter was dealing in futures, as it were.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading He was more than pleased to see Keeler, whose mysterious air clearly indicated that something was up.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sheriff Carter was dealing in futures, as it were.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The Travels of John Keeler John Keeler had found his friend the sheriff at the Citizens' Bank, putting up money on a bet that Cummins' murderers would not be caught within a year.
Keeler
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From this reading The Travels of John Keeler John Keeler had found his friend the sheriff at the Citizens' Bank, putting up money on a bet that Cummins' murderers would not be caught within a year.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Nothing would have pleased him better than to lay hands on those highwaymen; but,--thoroughly discouraged at the outlook,--like a true sportsman he enjoyed the humor of betting against himself in the vague hope that such action might lead to something.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Nothing would have pleased him better than to lay hands on those highwaymen; but,--thoroughly discouraged at the outlook,--like a true sportsman he enjoyed the humor of betting against himself in the vague hope that such action might lead to something.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Nothing would have pleased him better than to lay hands on those highwaymen; but,--thoroughly discouraged at the outlook,--like a true sportsman he enjoyed the humor of betting against himself in the vague hope that such action might lead to something.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Nothing would have pleased him better than to lay hands on those highwaymen; but,--thoroughly discouraged at the outlook,--like a true sportsman he enjoyed the humor of betting against himself in the vague hope that such action might lead to something.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The Travels of John Keeler John Keeler had found his friend the sheriff at the Citizens' Bank, putting up money on a bet that Cummins' murderers would not be caught within a year.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was more than pleased to see Keeler, whose mysterious air clearly indicated that something was up.
murderersnounUS /ˈmɜːrdərərz/
plural of “murderer” — a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading The Travels of John Keeler John Keeler had found his friend the sheriff at the Citizens' Bank, putting up money on a bet that Cummins' murderers would not be caught within a year.
of an obscure nature
From this reading He was more than pleased to see Keeler, whose mysterious air clearly indicated that something was up.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Travels of John Keeler John Keeler had found his friend the sheriff at the Citizens' Bank, putting up money on a bet that Cummins' murderers would not be caught within a year.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing would have pleased him better than to lay hands on those highwaymen; but,--thoroughly discouraged at the outlook,--like a true sportsman he enjoyed the humor of betting against himself in the vague hope that such action might lead to something.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Travels of John Keeler John Keeler had found his friend the sheriff at the Citizens' Bank, putting up money on a bet that Cummins' murderers would not be caught within a year.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Travels of John Keeler John Keeler had found his friend the sheriff at the Citizens' Bank, putting up money on a bet that Cummins' murderers would not be caught within a year.
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading Nothing would have pleased him better than to lay hands on those highwaymen; but,--thoroughly discouraged at the outlook,--like a true sportsman he enjoyed the humor of betting against himself in the vague hope that such action might lead to something.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Nothing would have pleased him better than to lay hands on those highwaymen; but,--thoroughly discouraged at the outlook,--like a true sportsman he enjoyed the humor of betting against himself in the vague hope that such action might lead to something.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading The Travels of John Keeler John Keeler had found his friend the sheriff at the Citizens' Bank, putting up money on a bet that Cummins' murderers would not be caught within a year.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was more than pleased to see Keeler, whose mysterious air clearly indicated that something was up.
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading The Travels of John Keeler John Keeler had found his friend the sheriff at the Citizens' Bank, putting up money on a bet that Cummins' murderers would not be caught within a year.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Nothing would have pleased him better than to lay hands on those highwaymen; but,--thoroughly discouraged at the outlook,--like a true sportsman he enjoyed the humor of betting against himself in the vague hope that such action might lead to something.
in the near future
From this reading They walked immediately to the court-house, and were soon closeted together.
sportsmannounUS /ˈspɔːrtsmən/
someone who engages in sports
From this reading Nothing would have pleased him better than to lay hands on those highwaymen; but,--thoroughly discouraged at the outlook,--like a true sportsman he enjoyed the humor of betting against himself in the vague hope that such action might lead to something.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Nothing would have pleased him better than to lay hands on those highwaymen; but,--thoroughly discouraged at the outlook,--like a true sportsman he enjoyed the humor of betting against himself in the vague hope that such action might lead to something.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nothing would have pleased him better than to lay hands on those highwaymen; but,--thoroughly discouraged at the outlook,--like a true sportsman he enjoyed the humor of betting against himself in the vague hope that such action might lead to something.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Travels of John Keeler John Keeler had found his friend the sheriff at the Citizens' Bank, putting up money on a bet that Cummins' murderers would not be caught within a year.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Travels of John Keeler John Keeler had found his friend the sheriff at the Citizens' Bank, putting up money on a bet that Cummins' murderers would not be caught within a year.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They walked immediately to the court-house, and were soon closeted together.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Nothing would have pleased him better than to lay hands on those highwaymen; but,--thoroughly discouraged at the outlook,--like a true sportsman he enjoyed the humor of betting against himself in the vague hope that such action might lead to something.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Nothing would have pleased him better than to lay hands on those highwaymen; but,--thoroughly discouraged at the outlook,--like a true sportsman he enjoyed the humor of betting against himself in the vague hope that such action might lead to something.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nothing would have pleased him better than to lay hands on those highwaymen; but,--thoroughly discouraged at the outlook,--like a true sportsman he enjoyed the humor of betting against himself in the vague hope that such action might lead to something.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading They walked immediately to the court-house, and were soon closeted together.
TravelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading The Travels of John Keeler John Keeler had found his friend the sheriff at the Citizens' Bank, putting up money on a bet that Cummins' murderers would not be caught within a year.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Nothing would have pleased him better than to lay hands on those highwaymen; but,--thoroughly discouraged at the outlook,--like a true sportsman he enjoyed the humor of betting against himself in the vague hope that such action might lead to something.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Travels of John Keeler John Keeler had found his friend the sheriff at the Citizens' Bank, putting up money on a bet that Cummins' murderers would not be caught within a year.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading Nothing would have pleased him better than to lay hands on those highwaymen; but,--thoroughly discouraged at the outlook,--like a true sportsman he enjoyed the humor of betting against himself in the vague hope that such action might lead to something.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading They walked immediately to the court-house, and were soon closeted together.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sheriff Carter was dealing in futures, as it were.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sheriff Carter was dealing in futures, as it were.
belonging to which person
From this reading He was more than pleased to see Keeler, whose mysterious air clearly indicated that something was up.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The Travels of John Keeler John Keeler had found his friend the sheriff at the Citizens' Bank, putting up money on a bet that Cummins' murderers would not be caught within a year.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Travels of John Keeler John Keeler had found his friend the sheriff at the Citizens' Bank, putting up money on a bet that Cummins' murderers would not be caught within a year.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The Travels of John Keeler John Keeler had found his friend the sheriff at the Citizens' Bank, putting up money on a bet that Cummins' murderers would not be caught within a year.
