Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading WILLY HORSE SHOWS THE WAY Elfreda laid a hand on Lieutenant Wingate's arm, then stepped between him and the deputy, who had lowered his rifle a little, hesitating, it appeared, whether to shoot and take his chances or to adopt the safer course.

choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

From this reading WILLY HORSE SHOWS THE WAY Elfreda laid a hand on Lieutenant Wingate's arm, then stepped between him and the deputy, who had lowered his rifle a little, hesitating, it appeared, whether to shoot and take his chances or to adopt the safer course.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading I believe you just said that we are all under arrest," reminded Elfreda in an ordinary conversational tone.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "Mister Man, I am a lawyer, and I will speak with you.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading I believe you just said that we are all under arrest," reminded Elfreda in an ordinary conversational tone.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading WILLY HORSE SHOWS THE WAY Elfreda laid a hand on Lieutenant Wingate's arm, then stepped between him and the deputy, who had lowered his rifle a little, hesitating, it appeared, whether to shoot and take his chances or to adopt the safer course.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading WILLY HORSE SHOWS THE WAY Elfreda laid a hand on Lieutenant Wingate's arm, then stepped between him and the deputy, who had lowered his rifle a little, hesitating, it appeared, whether to shoot and take his chances or to adopt the safer course.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading I believe you just said that we are all under arrest," reminded Elfreda in an ordinary conversational tone.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading WILLY HORSE SHOWS THE WAY Elfreda laid a hand on Lieutenant Wingate's arm, then stepped between him and the deputy, who had lowered his rifle a little, hesitating, it appeared, whether to shoot and take his chances or to adopt the safer course.

take into custody

From this reading I believe you just said that we are all under arrest," reminded Elfreda in an ordinary conversational tone.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading I believe you just said that we are all under arrest," reminded Elfreda in an ordinary conversational tone.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading WILLY HORSE SHOWS THE WAY Elfreda laid a hand on Lieutenant Wingate's arm, then stepped between him and the deputy, who had lowered his rifle a little, hesitating, it appeared, whether to shoot and take his chances or to adopt the safer course.

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From this reading "Ye are that, unless ye settle up," blustered the fellow.

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From this reading The fact that he chose the latter, and made no further effort to intimidate them with his weapon, was significant to Miss Briggs.

plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading WILLY HORSE SHOWS THE WAY Elfreda laid a hand on Lieutenant Wingate's arm, then stepped between him and the deputy, who had lowered his rifle a little, hesitating, it appeared, whether to shoot and take his chances or to adopt the safer course.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading The fact that he chose the latter, and made no further effort to intimidate them with his weapon, was significant to Miss Briggs.

characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation

From this reading I believe you just said that we are all under arrest," reminded Elfreda in an ordinary conversational tone.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading WILLY HORSE SHOWS THE WAY Elfreda laid a hand on Lieutenant Wingate's arm, then stepped between him and the deputy, who had lowered his rifle a little, hesitating, it appeared, whether to shoot and take his chances or to adopt the safer course.

someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies

From this reading WILLY HORSE SHOWS THE WAY Elfreda laid a hand on Lieutenant Wingate's arm, then stepped between him and the deputy, who had lowered his rifle a little, hesitating, it appeared, whether to shoot and take his chances or to adopt the safer course.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The fact that he chose the latter, and made no further effort to intimidate them with his weapon, was significant to Miss Briggs.

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From this reading WILLY HORSE SHOWS THE WAY Elfreda laid a hand on Lieutenant Wingate's arm, then stepped between him and the deputy, who had lowered his rifle a little, hesitating, it appeared, whether to shoot and take his chances or to adopt the safer course.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The fact that he chose the latter, and made no further effort to intimidate them with his weapon, was significant to Miss Briggs.

a boy or man

From this reading "Ye are that, unless ye settle up," blustered the fellow.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading The fact that he chose the latter, and made no further effort to intimidate them with his weapon, was significant to Miss Briggs.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading WILLY HORSE SHOWS THE WAY Elfreda laid a hand on Lieutenant Wingate's arm, then stepped between him and the deputy, who had lowered his rifle a little, hesitating, it appeared, whether to shoot and take his chances or to adopt the safer course.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading WILLY HORSE SHOWS THE WAY Elfreda laid a hand on Lieutenant Wingate's arm, then stepped between him and the deputy, who had lowered his rifle a little, hesitating, it appeared, whether to shoot and take his chances or to adopt the safer course.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The fact that he chose the latter, and made no further effort to intimidate them with his weapon, was significant to Miss Briggs.

lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly

From this reading WILLY HORSE SHOWS THE WAY Elfreda laid a hand on Lieutenant Wingate's arm, then stepped between him and the deputy, who had lowered his rifle a little, hesitating, it appeared, whether to shoot and take his chances or to adopt the safer course.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading WILLY HORSE SHOWS THE WAY Elfreda laid a hand on Lieutenant Wingate's arm, then stepped between him and the deputy, who had lowered his rifle a little, hesitating, it appeared, whether to shoot and take his chances or to adopt the safer course.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading WILLY HORSE SHOWS THE WAY Elfreda laid a hand on Lieutenant Wingate's arm, then stepped between him and the deputy, who had lowered his rifle a little, hesitating, it appeared, whether to shoot and take his chances or to adopt the safer course.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading WILLY HORSE SHOWS THE WAY Elfreda laid a hand on Lieutenant Wingate's arm, then stepped between him and the deputy, who had lowered his rifle a little, hesitating, it appeared, whether to shoot and take his chances or to adopt the safer course.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Mister Man, I am a lawyer, and I will speak with you.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading I believe you just said that we are all under arrest," reminded Elfreda in an ordinary conversational tone.

make timid or fearful

From this reading The fact that he chose the latter, and made no further effort to intimidate them with his weapon, was significant to Miss Briggs.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WILLY HORSE SHOWS THE WAY Elfreda laid a hand on Lieutenant Wingate's arm, then stepped between him and the deputy, who had lowered his rifle a little, hesitating, it appeared, whether to shoot and take his chances or to adopt the safer course.

and nothing more

From this reading I believe you just said that we are all under arrest," reminded Elfreda in an ordinary conversational tone.

set down according to a plan

From this reading WILLY HORSE SHOWS THE WAY Elfreda laid a hand on Lieutenant Wingate's arm, then stepped between him and the deputy, who had lowered his rifle a little, hesitating, it appeared, whether to shoot and take his chances or to adopt the safer course.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The fact that he chose the latter, and made no further effort to intimidate them with his weapon, was significant to Miss Briggs.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading "Mister Man, I am a lawyer, and I will speak with you.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading WILLY HORSE SHOWS THE WAY Elfreda laid a hand on Lieutenant Wingate's arm, then stepped between him and the deputy, who had lowered his rifle a little, hesitating, it appeared, whether to shoot and take his chances or to adopt the safer course.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading WILLY HORSE SHOWS THE WAY Elfreda laid a hand on Lieutenant Wingate's arm, then stepped between him and the deputy, who had lowered his rifle a little, hesitating, it appeared, whether to shoot and take his chances or to adopt the safer course.

below the surround or below the normal position

From this reading WILLY HORSE SHOWS THE WAY Elfreda laid a hand on Lieutenant Wingate's arm, then stepped between him and the deputy, who had lowered his rifle a little, hesitating, it appeared, whether to shoot and take his chances or to adopt the safer course.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The fact that he chose the latter, and made no further effort to intimidate them with his weapon, was significant to Miss Briggs.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "Mister Man, I am a lawyer, and I will speak with you.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading The fact that he chose the latter, and made no further effort to intimidate them with his weapon, was significant to Miss Briggs.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Mister Man, I am a lawyer, and I will speak with you.

not any; not one

From this reading The fact that he chose the latter, and made no further effort to intimidate them with his weapon, was significant to Miss Briggs.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading WILLY HORSE SHOWS THE WAY Elfreda laid a hand on Lieutenant Wingate's arm, then stepped between him and the deputy, who had lowered his rifle a little, hesitating, it appeared, whether to shoot and take his chances or to adopt the safer course.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading WILLY HORSE SHOWS THE WAY Elfreda laid a hand on Lieutenant Wingate's arm, then stepped between him and the deputy, who had lowered his rifle a little, hesitating, it appeared, whether to shoot and take his chances or to adopt the safer course.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading I believe you just said that we are all under arrest," reminded Elfreda in an ordinary conversational tone.

past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading I believe you just said that we are all under arrest," reminded Elfreda in an ordinary conversational tone.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading WILLY HORSE SHOWS THE WAY Elfreda laid a hand on Lieutenant Wingate's arm, then stepped between him and the deputy, who had lowered his rifle a little, hesitating, it appeared, whether to shoot and take his chances or to adopt the safer course.

comparative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading WILLY HORSE SHOWS THE WAY Elfreda laid a hand on Lieutenant Wingate's arm, then stepped between him and the deputy, who had lowered his rifle a little, hesitating, it appeared, whether to shoot and take his chances or to adopt the safer course.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I believe you just said that we are all under arrest," reminded Elfreda in an ordinary conversational tone.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading "Ye are that, unless ye settle up," blustered the fellow.

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading WILLY HORSE SHOWS THE WAY Elfreda laid a hand on Lieutenant Wingate's arm, then stepped between him and the deputy, who had lowered his rifle a little, hesitating, it appeared, whether to shoot and take his chances or to adopt the safer course.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading WILLY HORSE SHOWS THE WAY Elfreda laid a hand on Lieutenant Wingate's arm, then stepped between him and the deputy, who had lowered his rifle a little, hesitating, it appeared, whether to shoot and take his chances or to adopt the safer course.

important in effect or meaning

From this reading The fact that he chose the latter, and made no further effort to intimidate them with his weapon, was significant to Miss Briggs.

express in speech

From this reading "Mister Man, I am a lawyer, and I will speak with you.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading WILLY HORSE SHOWS THE WAY Elfreda laid a hand on Lieutenant Wingate's arm, then stepped between him and the deputy, who had lowered his rifle a little, hesitating, it appeared, whether to shoot and take his chances or to adopt the safer course.

carry out

From this reading WILLY HORSE SHOWS THE WAY Elfreda laid a hand on Lieutenant Wingate's arm, then stepped between him and the deputy, who had lowered his rifle a little, hesitating, it appeared, whether to shoot and take his chances or to adopt the safer course.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The fact that he chose the latter, and made no further effort to intimidate them with his weapon, was significant to Miss Briggs.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading WILLY HORSE SHOWS THE WAY Elfreda laid a hand on Lieutenant Wingate's arm, then stepped between him and the deputy, who had lowered his rifle a little, hesitating, it appeared, whether to shoot and take his chances or to adopt the safer course.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The fact that he chose the latter, and made no further effort to intimidate them with his weapon, was significant to Miss Briggs.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading WILLY HORSE SHOWS THE WAY Elfreda laid a hand on Lieutenant Wingate's arm, then stepped between him and the deputy, who had lowered his rifle a little, hesitating, it appeared, whether to shoot and take his chances or to adopt the safer course.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading WILLY HORSE SHOWS THE WAY Elfreda laid a hand on Lieutenant Wingate's arm, then stepped between him and the deputy, who had lowered his rifle a little, hesitating, it appeared, whether to shoot and take his chances or to adopt the safer course.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading I believe you just said that we are all under arrest," reminded Elfreda in an ordinary conversational tone.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading I believe you just said that we are all under arrest," reminded Elfreda in an ordinary conversational tone.

except if; if not

From this reading "Ye are that, unless ye settle up," blustered the fellow.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "Ye are that, unless ye settle up," blustered the fellow.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The fact that he chose the latter, and made no further effort to intimidate them with his weapon, was significant to Miss Briggs.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading WILLY HORSE SHOWS THE WAY Elfreda laid a hand on Lieutenant Wingate's arm, then stepped between him and the deputy, who had lowered his rifle a little, hesitating, it appeared, whether to shoot and take his chances or to adopt the safer course.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I believe you just said that we are all under arrest," reminded Elfreda in an ordinary conversational tone.

any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading The fact that he chose the latter, and made no further effort to intimidate them with his weapon, was significant to Miss Briggs.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading WILLY HORSE SHOWS THE WAY Elfreda laid a hand on Lieutenant Wingate's arm, then stepped between him and the deputy, who had lowered his rifle a little, hesitating, it appeared, whether to shoot and take his chances or to adopt the safer course.

which person or people

From this reading WILLY HORSE SHOWS THE WAY Elfreda laid a hand on Lieutenant Wingate's arm, then stepped between him and the deputy, who had lowered his rifle a little, hesitating, it appeared, whether to shoot and take his chances or to adopt the safer course.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Mister Man, I am a lawyer, and I will speak with you.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading WILLY HORSE SHOWS THE WAY Elfreda laid a hand on Lieutenant Wingate's arm, then stepped between him and the deputy, who had lowered his rifle a little, hesitating, it appeared, whether to shoot and take his chances or to adopt the safer course.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading WILLY HORSE SHOWS THE WAY Elfreda laid a hand on Lieutenant Wingate's arm, then stepped between him and the deputy, who had lowered his rifle a little, hesitating, it appeared, whether to shoot and take his chances or to adopt the safer course.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The fact that he chose the latter, and made no further effort to intimidate them with his weapon, was significant to Miss Briggs.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading "Ye are that, unless ye settle up," blustered the fellow.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Mister Man, I am a lawyer, and I will speak with you.