used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "They were likewise expressing disappointment at being done out of such a rare bit of fun."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Because I overheard them saying so, as we came away," was the tranquil reply.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "They were likewise expressing disappointment at being done out of such a rare bit of fun."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Because I overheard them saying so, as we came away," was the tranquil reply.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Ugh, the brutes!" exclaimed Dick, turning in his saddle to scowl back at the dark forms gathered on the hillside, watching the retreating Police.
for the reason that
From this reading "Because I overheard them saying so, as we came away," was the tranquil reply.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "They were likewise expressing disappointment at being done out of such a rare bit of fun."
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "They were likewise expressing disappointment at being done out of such a rare bit of fun."
brutes
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From this reading "Ugh, the brutes!" exclaimed Dick, turning in his saddle to scowl back at the dark forms gathered on the hillside, watching the retreating Police.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But how do you know, Greenoak?"
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Because I overheard them saying so, as we came away," was the tranquil reply.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "Ugh, the brutes!" exclaimed Dick, turning in his saddle to scowl back at the dark forms gathered on the hillside, watching the retreating Police.
someone who is a detective
From this reading "Ugh, the brutes!" exclaimed Dick, turning in his saddle to scowl back at the dark forms gathered on the hillside, watching the retreating Police.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading "They were likewise expressing disappointment at being done out of such a rare bit of fun."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But how do you know, Greenoak?"
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "They were likewise expressing disappointment at being done out of such a rare bit of fun."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Ugh, the brutes!" exclaimed Dick, turning in his saddle to scowl back at the dark forms gathered on the hillside, watching the retreating Police.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading "They were likewise expressing disappointment at being done out of such a rare bit of fun."
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading "Ugh, the brutes!" exclaimed Dick, turning in his saddle to scowl back at the dark forms gathered on the hillside, watching the retreating Police.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading "They were likewise expressing disappointment at being done out of such a rare bit of fun."
brought together in one place
From this reading "Ugh, the brutes!" exclaimed Dick, turning in his saddle to scowl back at the dark forms gathered on the hillside, watching the retreating Police.
Greenoak
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From this reading But how do you know, Greenoak?"
hillsidenounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪd/
the side or slope of a hill
From this reading "Ugh, the brutes!" exclaimed Dick, turning in his saddle to scowl back at the dark forms gathered on the hillside, watching the retreating Police.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Ugh, the brutes!" exclaimed Dick, turning in his saddle to scowl back at the dark forms gathered on the hillside, watching the retreating Police.
how
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From this reading But how do you know, Greenoak?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Because I overheard them saying so, as we came away," was the tranquil reply.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Ugh, the brutes!" exclaimed Dick, turning in his saddle to scowl back at the dark forms gathered on the hillside, watching the retreating Police.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But how do you know, Greenoak?"
in like or similar manner
From this reading "They were likewise expressing disappointment at being done out of such a rare bit of fun."
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading "The mischief they were!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "They were likewise expressing disappointment at being done out of such a rare bit of fun."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Ugh, the brutes!" exclaimed Dick, turning in his saddle to scowl back at the dark forms gathered on the hillside, watching the retreating Police.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "They were likewise expressing disappointment at being done out of such a rare bit of fun."
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading "Because I overheard them saying so, as we came away," was the tranquil reply.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading "Ugh, the brutes!" exclaimed Dick, turning in his saddle to scowl back at the dark forms gathered on the hillside, watching the retreating Police.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading "They were likewise expressing disappointment at being done out of such a rare bit of fun."
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "Because I overheard them saying so, as we came away," was the tranquil reply.
retreatingverbUS /riˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “retreat” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading "Ugh, the brutes!" exclaimed Dick, turning in his saddle to scowl back at the dark forms gathered on the hillside, watching the retreating Police.
put a saddle on
From this reading "Ugh, the brutes!" exclaimed Dick, turning in his saddle to scowl back at the dark forms gathered on the hillside, watching the retreating Police.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "Because I overheard them saying so, as we came away," was the tranquil reply.
scowlnounUS /skaʊl/
a facial expression of dislike or displeasure
From this reading "Ugh, the brutes!" exclaimed Dick, turning in his saddle to scowl back at the dark forms gathered on the hillside, watching the retreating Police.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Because I overheard them saying so, as we came away," was the tranquil reply.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "They were likewise expressing disappointment at being done out of such a rare bit of fun."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The mischief they were!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Because I overheard them saying so, as we came away," was the tranquil reply.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The mischief they were!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Ugh, the brutes!" exclaimed Dick, turning in his saddle to scowl back at the dark forms gathered on the hillside, watching the retreating Police.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading "Because I overheard them saying so, as we came away," was the tranquil reply.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading "Ugh, the brutes!" exclaimed Dick, turning in his saddle to scowl back at the dark forms gathered on the hillside, watching the retreating Police.
Ugh
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From this reading "Ugh, the brutes!" exclaimed Dick, turning in his saddle to scowl back at the dark forms gathered on the hillside, watching the retreating Police.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Because I overheard them saying so, as we came away," was the tranquil reply.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading "Ugh, the brutes!" exclaimed Dick, turning in his saddle to scowl back at the dark forms gathered on the hillside, watching the retreating Police.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Because I overheard them saying so, as we came away," was the tranquil reply.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The mischief they were!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But how do you know, Greenoak?"
