used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But he realized what a difficult task it would be to get them hanged.
regarded with admiration
From this reading He hoped that the murder of Will Cummins was, at last, to be avenged; and, as he had admired and loved that chivalrous man, he resolved to use every means in his power to bring the murderers to justice.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading There was a strong sentiment in California against capital punishment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He hoped that the murder of Will Cummins was, at last, to be avenged; and, as he had admired and loved that chivalrous man, he resolved to use every means in his power to bring the murderers to justice.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Brought To Justice There was no serious doubt in Sheriff Carter's mind as to the importance of O'Leary's telegram.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He hoped that the murder of Will Cummins was, at last, to be avenged; and, as he had admired and loved that chivalrous man, he resolved to use every means in his power to bring the murderers to justice.
avengedadjectiveUS /əˈvendʒd/
for which vengeance has been taken
From this reading He hoped that the murder of Will Cummins was, at last, to be avenged; and, as he had admired and loved that chivalrous man, he resolved to use every means in his power to bring the murderers to justice.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He hoped that the murder of Will Cummins was, at last, to be avenged; and, as he had admired and loved that chivalrous man, he resolved to use every means in his power to bring the murderers to justice.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He hoped that the murder of Will Cummins was, at last, to be avenged; and, as he had admired and loved that chivalrous man, he resolved to use every means in his power to bring the murderers to justice.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Brought To Justice There was no serious doubt in Sheriff Carter's mind as to the importance of O'Leary's telegram.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he realized what a difficult task it would be to get them hanged.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There seemed to be little objection to murder committed by private citizens, but people raised their hands in horror at what they were pleased to call judicial murder.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading There was a strong sentiment in California against capital punishment.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There seemed to be little objection to murder committed by private citizens, but people raised their hands in horror at what they were pleased to call judicial murder.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading There was a strong sentiment in California against capital punishment.
Carter'snounUS /ˈkɑːrtərz/
possessive form of “carter” — Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Brought To Justice There was no serious doubt in Sheriff Carter's mind as to the importance of O'Leary's telegram.
chivalrousadjective
being attentive to women like an ideal knight
From this reading He hoped that the murder of Will Cummins was, at last, to be avenged; and, as he had admired and loved that chivalrous man, he resolved to use every means in his power to bring the murderers to justice.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading There seemed to be little objection to murder committed by private citizens, but people raised their hands in horror at what they were pleased to call judicial murder.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading There seemed to be little objection to murder committed by private citizens, but people raised their hands in horror at what they were pleased to call judicial murder.
Cummins
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From this reading He hoped that the murder of Will Cummins was, at last, to be avenged; and, as he had admired and loved that chivalrous man, he resolved to use every means in his power to bring the murderers to justice.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading But he realized what a difficult task it would be to get them hanged.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Brought To Justice There was no serious doubt in Sheriff Carter's mind as to the importance of O'Leary's telegram.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He hoped that the murder of Will Cummins was, at last, to be avenged; and, as he had admired and loved that chivalrous man, he resolved to use every means in his power to bring the murderers to justice.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But he realized what a difficult task it would be to get them hanged.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He hoped that the murder of Will Cummins was, at last, to be avenged; and, as he had admired and loved that chivalrous man, he resolved to use every means in his power to bring the murderers to justice.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading There seemed to be little objection to murder committed by private citizens, but people raised their hands in horror at what they were pleased to call judicial murder.
hangedverbUS /hæŋd/
past form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading But he realized what a difficult task it would be to get them hanged.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He hoped that the murder of Will Cummins was, at last, to be avenged; and, as he had admired and loved that chivalrous man, he resolved to use every means in his power to bring the murderers to justice.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He hoped that the murder of Will Cummins was, at last, to be avenged; and, as he had admired and loved that chivalrous man, he resolved to use every means in his power to bring the murderers to justice.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He hoped that the murder of Will Cummins was, at last, to be avenged; and, as he had admired and loved that chivalrous man, he resolved to use every means in his power to bring the murderers to justice.
intense and profound fear
From this reading There seemed to be little objection to murder committed by private citizens, but people raised their hands in horror at what they were pleased to call judicial murder.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Brought To Justice There was no serious doubt in Sheriff Carter's mind as to the importance of O'Leary's telegram.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Brought To Justice There was no serious doubt in Sheriff Carter's mind as to the importance of O'Leary's telegram.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But he realized what a difficult task it would be to get them hanged.
judicialadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəl/
decreed by or proceeding from a court of justice
From this reading There seemed to be little objection to murder committed by private citizens, but people raised their hands in horror at what they were pleased to call judicial murder.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Brought To Justice There was no serious doubt in Sheriff Carter's mind as to the importance of O'Leary's telegram.
immediately past
From this reading He hoped that the murder of Will Cummins was, at last, to be avenged; and, as he had admired and loved that chivalrous man, he resolved to use every means in his power to bring the murderers to justice.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There seemed to be little objection to murder committed by private citizens, but people raised their hands in horror at what they were pleased to call judicial murder.
held dear
From this reading He hoped that the murder of Will Cummins was, at last, to be avenged; and, as he had admired and loved that chivalrous man, he resolved to use every means in his power to bring the murderers to justice.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He hoped that the murder of Will Cummins was, at last, to be avenged; and, as he had admired and loved that chivalrous man, he resolved to use every means in his power to bring the murderers to justice.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He hoped that the murder of Will Cummins was, at last, to be avenged; and, as he had admired and loved that chivalrous man, he resolved to use every means in his power to bring the murderers to justice.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Brought To Justice There was no serious doubt in Sheriff Carter's mind as to the importance of O'Leary's telegram.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading He hoped that the murder of Will Cummins was, at last, to be avenged; and, as he had admired and loved that chivalrous man, he resolved to use every means in his power to bring the murderers to justice.
murderersnounUS /ˈmɜːrdərərz/
plural of “murderer” — a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading He hoped that the murder of Will Cummins was, at last, to be avenged; and, as he had admired and loved that chivalrous man, he resolved to use every means in his power to bring the murderers to justice.
not any; not one
From this reading Brought To Justice There was no serious doubt in Sheriff Carter's mind as to the importance of O'Leary's telegram.
O'Leary's
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From this reading Brought To Justice There was no serious doubt in Sheriff Carter's mind as to the importance of O'Leary's telegram.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading There seemed to be little objection to murder committed by private citizens, but people raised their hands in horror at what they were pleased to call judicial murder.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Brought To Justice There was no serious doubt in Sheriff Carter's mind as to the importance of O'Leary's telegram.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading There seemed to be little objection to murder committed by private citizens, but people raised their hands in horror at what they were pleased to call judicial murder.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading There seemed to be little objection to murder committed by private citizens, but people raised their hands in horror at what they were pleased to call judicial murder.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He hoped that the murder of Will Cummins was, at last, to be avenged; and, as he had admired and loved that chivalrous man, he resolved to use every means in his power to bring the murderers to justice.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading There seemed to be little objection to murder committed by private citizens, but people raised their hands in horror at what they were pleased to call judicial murder.
the act of punishing
From this reading There was a strong sentiment in California against capital punishment.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading There seemed to be little objection to murder committed by private citizens, but people raised their hands in horror at what they were pleased to call judicial murder.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading But he realized what a difficult task it would be to get them hanged.
determined
From this reading He hoped that the murder of Will Cummins was, at last, to be avenged; and, as he had admired and loved that chivalrous man, he resolved to use every means in his power to bring the murderers to justice.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There seemed to be little objection to murder committed by private citizens, but people raised their hands in horror at what they were pleased to call judicial murder.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading There was a strong sentiment in California against capital punishment.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Brought To Justice There was no serious doubt in Sheriff Carter's mind as to the importance of O'Leary's telegram.
SheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading Brought To Justice There was no serious doubt in Sheriff Carter's mind as to the importance of O'Leary's telegram.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading There was a strong sentiment in California against capital punishment.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading But he realized what a difficult task it would be to get them hanged.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading Brought To Justice There was no serious doubt in Sheriff Carter's mind as to the importance of O'Leary's telegram.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He hoped that the murder of Will Cummins was, at last, to be avenged; and, as he had admired and loved that chivalrous man, he resolved to use every means in his power to bring the murderers to justice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Brought To Justice There was no serious doubt in Sheriff Carter's mind as to the importance of O'Leary's telegram.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There seemed to be little objection to murder committed by private citizens, but people raised their hands in horror at what they were pleased to call judicial murder.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But he realized what a difficult task it would be to get them hanged.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Brought To Justice There was no serious doubt in Sheriff Carter's mind as to the importance of O'Leary's telegram.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There seemed to be little objection to murder committed by private citizens, but people raised their hands in horror at what they were pleased to call judicial murder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Brought To Justice There was no serious doubt in Sheriff Carter's mind as to the importance of O'Leary's telegram.
the act of using
From this reading He hoped that the murder of Will Cummins was, at last, to be avenged; and, as he had admired and loved that chivalrous man, he resolved to use every means in his power to bring the murderers to justice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Brought To Justice There was no serious doubt in Sheriff Carter's mind as to the importance of O'Leary's telegram.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There seemed to be little objection to murder committed by private citizens, but people raised their hands in horror at what they were pleased to call judicial murder.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But he realized what a difficult task it would be to get them hanged.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He hoped that the murder of Will Cummins was, at last, to be avenged; and, as he had admired and loved that chivalrous man, he resolved to use every means in his power to bring the murderers to justice.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But he realized what a difficult task it would be to get them hanged.
