used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Frank, seeing, at a glance, that it was useless to think of escape, sat quietly in his saddle, and allowed Pierre to take possession of his rifle, pistols, and lasso.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Disarm them, men, and shoot down the first one that resists," he added, as the band closed up around the boys.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Frank, seeing, at a glance, that it was useless to think of escape, sat quietly in his saddle, and allowed Pierre to take possession of his rifle, pistols, and lasso.
in addition
From this reading Johnny and Archie also surrendered at discretion; but Arthur, believing that the time had come to retrieve the reputation he had lost so ingloriously a few days before, determined that he would not surrender without a fight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PIERRE AND HIS BAND.
Archie
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From this reading Johnny and Archie also surrendered at discretion; but Arthur, believing that the time had come to retrieve the reputation he had lost so ingloriously a few days before, determined that he would not surrender without a fight.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "Disarm them, men, and shoot down the first one that resists," he added, as the band closed up around the boys.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Johnny and Archie also surrendered at discretion; but Arthur, believing that the time had come to retrieve the reputation he had lost so ingloriously a few days before, determined that he would not surrender without a fight.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Disarm them, men, and shoot down the first one that resists," he added, as the band closed up around the boys.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Frank, seeing, at a glance, that it was useless to think of escape, sat quietly in his saddle, and allowed Pierre to take possession of his rifle, pistols, and lasso.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading PIERRE AND HIS BAND.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Johnny and Archie also surrendered at discretion; but Arthur, believing that the time had come to retrieve the reputation he had lost so ingloriously a few days before, determined that he would not surrender without a fight.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading Johnny and Archie also surrendered at discretion; but Arthur, believing that the time had come to retrieve the reputation he had lost so ingloriously a few days before, determined that he would not surrender without a fight.
next to; at the side of
From this reading "Halt, I say!" repeated Pierre, riding up beside Frank, and seizing his horse by the bridle.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Disarm them, men, and shoot down the first one that resists," he added, as the band closed up around the boys.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading "Halt, I say!" repeated Pierre, riding up beside Frank, and seizing his horse by the bridle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Johnny and Archie also surrendered at discretion; but Arthur, believing that the time had come to retrieve the reputation he had lost so ingloriously a few days before, determined that he would not surrender without a fight.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Halt, I say!" repeated Pierre, riding up beside Frank, and seizing his horse by the bridle.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading "Disarm them, men, and shoot down the first one that resists," he added, as the band closed up around the boys.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Johnny and Archie also surrendered at discretion; but Arthur, believing that the time had come to retrieve the reputation he had lost so ingloriously a few days before, determined that he would not surrender without a fight.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Johnny and Archie also surrendered at discretion; but Arthur, believing that the time had come to retrieve the reputation he had lost so ingloriously a few days before, determined that he would not surrender without a fight.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Johnny and Archie also surrendered at discretion; but Arthur, believing that the time had come to retrieve the reputation he had lost so ingloriously a few days before, determined that he would not surrender without a fight.
DisarmverbUS /dɪˈsɑːrm/
remove offensive capability from
From this reading "Disarm them, men, and shoot down the first one that resists," he added, as the band closed up around the boys.
discretionnounUS /dɪˈskreʃən/
freedom to act or judge on one's own
From this reading Johnny and Archie also surrendered at discretion; but Arthur, believing that the time had come to retrieve the reputation he had lost so ingloriously a few days before, determined that he would not surrender without a fight.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Disarm them, men, and shoot down the first one that resists," he added, as the band closed up around the boys.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Frank, seeing, at a glance, that it was useless to think of escape, sat quietly in his saddle, and allowed Pierre to take possession of his rifle, pistols, and lasso.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Johnny and Archie also surrendered at discretion; but Arthur, believing that the time had come to retrieve the reputation he had lost so ingloriously a few days before, determined that he would not surrender without a fight.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Johnny and Archie also surrendered at discretion; but Arthur, believing that the time had come to retrieve the reputation he had lost so ingloriously a few days before, determined that he would not surrender without a fight.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Disarm them, men, and shoot down the first one that resists," he added, as the band closed up around the boys.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "Halt, I say!" repeated Pierre, riding up beside Frank, and seizing his horse by the bridle.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Frank, seeing, at a glance, that it was useless to think of escape, sat quietly in his saddle, and allowed Pierre to take possession of his rifle, pistols, and lasso.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Johnny and Archie also surrendered at discretion; but Arthur, believing that the time had come to retrieve the reputation he had lost so ingloriously a few days before, determined that he would not surrender without a fight.
HaltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading "Halt, I say!" repeated Pierre, riding up beside Frank, and seizing his horse by the bridle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Disarm them, men, and shoot down the first one that resists," he added, as the band closed up around the boys.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PIERRE AND HIS BAND.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading "Halt, I say!" repeated Pierre, riding up beside Frank, and seizing his horse by the bridle.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Halt, I say!" repeated Pierre, riding up beside Frank, and seizing his horse by the bridle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Frank, seeing, at a glance, that it was useless to think of escape, sat quietly in his saddle, and allowed Pierre to take possession of his rifle, pistols, and lasso.
ingloriouslyadverb
in a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree
From this reading Johnny and Archie also surrendered at discretion; but Arthur, believing that the time had come to retrieve the reputation he had lost so ingloriously a few days before, determined that he would not surrender without a fight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Frank, seeing, at a glance, that it was useless to think of escape, sat quietly in his saddle, and allowed Pierre to take possession of his rifle, pistols, and lasso.
JohnnynounUS /ˈdʒɑːni/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading Johnny and Archie also surrendered at discretion; but Arthur, believing that the time had come to retrieve the reputation he had lost so ingloriously a few days before, determined that he would not surrender without a fight.
lassonounUS /ˈlæsoʊ/
Belgian composer (1532-1594)
From this reading Frank, seeing, at a glance, that it was useless to think of escape, sat quietly in his saddle, and allowed Pierre to take possession of his rifle, pistols, and lasso.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Johnny and Archie also surrendered at discretion; but Arthur, believing that the time had come to retrieve the reputation he had lost so ingloriously a few days before, determined that he would not surrender without a fight.
the force of workers available
From this reading "Disarm them, men, and shoot down the first one that resists," he added, as the band closed up around the boys.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Johnny and Archie also surrendered at discretion; but Arthur, believing that the time had come to retrieve the reputation he had lost so ingloriously a few days before, determined that he would not surrender without a fight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Frank, seeing, at a glance, that it was useless to think of escape, sat quietly in his saddle, and allowed Pierre to take possession of his rifle, pistols, and lasso.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Disarm them, men, and shoot down the first one that resists," he added, as the band closed up around the boys.
capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river
From this reading PIERRE AND HIS BAND.
pistolsnounUS /ˈpɪstəlz/
plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading Frank, seeing, at a glance, that it was useless to think of escape, sat quietly in his saddle, and allowed Pierre to take possession of his rifle, pistols, and lasso.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Frank, seeing, at a glance, that it was useless to think of escape, sat quietly in his saddle, and allowed Pierre to take possession of his rifle, pistols, and lasso.
with low volume
From this reading Frank, seeing, at a glance, that it was useless to think of escape, sat quietly in his saddle, and allowed Pierre to take possession of his rifle, pistols, and lasso.
recurring again and again
From this reading "Halt, I say!" repeated Pierre, riding up beside Frank, and seizing his horse by the bridle.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Johnny and Archie also surrendered at discretion; but Arthur, believing that the time had come to retrieve the reputation he had lost so ingloriously a few days before, determined that he would not surrender without a fight.
resistsverbUS /rɪˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading "Disarm them, men, and shoot down the first one that resists," he added, as the band closed up around the boys.
retrieveverbUS /rɪˈtriːv/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Johnny and Archie also surrendered at discretion; but Arthur, believing that the time had come to retrieve the reputation he had lost so ingloriously a few days before, determined that he would not surrender without a fight.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading "Halt, I say!" repeated Pierre, riding up beside Frank, and seizing his horse by the bridle.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Frank, seeing, at a glance, that it was useless to think of escape, sat quietly in his saddle, and allowed Pierre to take possession of his rifle, pistols, and lasso.
put a saddle on
From this reading Frank, seeing, at a glance, that it was useless to think of escape, sat quietly in his saddle, and allowed Pierre to take possession of his rifle, pistols, and lasso.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Frank, seeing, at a glance, that it was useless to think of escape, sat quietly in his saddle, and allowed Pierre to take possession of his rifle, pistols, and lasso.
express in words
From this reading "Halt, I say!" repeated Pierre, riding up beside Frank, and seizing his horse by the bridle.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Frank, seeing, at a glance, that it was useless to think of escape, sat quietly in his saddle, and allowed Pierre to take possession of his rifle, pistols, and lasso.
seizingnounUS /ˈsiːzɪŋ/
small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together
From this reading "Halt, I say!" repeated Pierre, riding up beside Frank, and seizing his horse by the bridle.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading "Disarm them, men, and shoot down the first one that resists," he added, as the band closed up around the boys.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Johnny and Archie also surrendered at discretion; but Arthur, believing that the time had come to retrieve the reputation he had lost so ingloriously a few days before, determined that he would not surrender without a fight.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading Johnny and Archie also surrendered at discretion; but Arthur, believing that the time had come to retrieve the reputation he had lost so ingloriously a few days before, determined that he would not surrender without a fight.
surrenderedverbUS /sərˈendərd/
past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
From this reading Johnny and Archie also surrendered at discretion; but Arthur, believing that the time had come to retrieve the reputation he had lost so ingloriously a few days before, determined that he would not surrender without a fight.
carry out
From this reading Frank, seeing, at a glance, that it was useless to think of escape, sat quietly in his saddle, and allowed Pierre to take possession of his rifle, pistols, and lasso.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Disarm them, men, and shoot down the first one that resists," he added, as the band closed up around the boys.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Halt, I say!" repeated Pierre, riding up beside Frank, and seizing his horse by the bridle.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Disarm them, men, and shoot down the first one that resists," he added, as the band closed up around the boys.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Frank, seeing, at a glance, that it was useless to think of escape, sat quietly in his saddle, and allowed Pierre to take possession of his rifle, pistols, and lasso.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Johnny and Archie also surrendered at discretion; but Arthur, believing that the time had come to retrieve the reputation he had lost so ingloriously a few days before, determined that he would not surrender without a fight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frank, seeing, at a glance, that it was useless to think of escape, sat quietly in his saddle, and allowed Pierre to take possession of his rifle, pistols, and lasso.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Halt, I say!" repeated Pierre, riding up beside Frank, and seizing his horse by the bridle.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading Frank, seeing, at a glance, that it was useless to think of escape, sat quietly in his saddle, and allowed Pierre to take possession of his rifle, pistols, and lasso.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Frank, seeing, at a glance, that it was useless to think of escape, sat quietly in his saddle, and allowed Pierre to take possession of his rifle, pistols, and lasso.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Johnny and Archie also surrendered at discretion; but Arthur, believing that the time had come to retrieve the reputation he had lost so ingloriously a few days before, determined that he would not surrender without a fight.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Johnny and Archie also surrendered at discretion; but Arthur, believing that the time had come to retrieve the reputation he had lost so ingloriously a few days before, determined that he would not surrender without a fight.
