used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The engineer made a statement; the two witnesses, Janet Hosmer and Felipe Martinez, were briefly interrogated, and the finding was returned that the unknown Mexican had met death from two bullet wounds while attempting to kill Steele Weir.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When, however, Janet Hosmer was notified by her father, who was in charge, that she could withdraw, the young fellow hastened to lead her away, with an audible remark that it was a shame she had had to be "dragged into this disreputable gun-man's bloody show."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The engineer made a statement; the two witnesses, Janet Hosmer and Felipe Martinez, were briefly interrogated, and the finding was returned that the unknown Mexican had met death from two bullet wounds while attempting to kill Steele Weir.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE GATHERING STORM At the inquest next morning no outward sign indicated what Weir's enemies might be at.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading The engineer made a statement; the two witnesses, Janet Hosmer and Felipe Martinez, were briefly interrogated, and the finding was returned that the unknown Mexican had met death from two bullet wounds while attempting to kill Steele Weir.
audibleadjectiveUS /ˈɑːdəbəl/
heard or perceptible by the ear
From this reading When, however, Janet Hosmer was notified by her father, who was in charge, that she could withdraw, the young fellow hastened to lead her away, with an audible remark that it was a shame she had had to be "dragged into this disreputable gun-man's bloody show."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When, however, Janet Hosmer was notified by her father, who was in charge, that she could withdraw, the young fellow hastened to lead her away, with an audible remark that it was a shame she had had to be "dragged into this disreputable gun-man's bloody show."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE GATHERING STORM At the inquest next morning no outward sign indicated what Weir's enemies might be at.
bloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading When, however, Janet Hosmer was notified by her father, who was in charge, that she could withdraw, the young fellow hastened to lead her away, with an audible remark that it was a shame she had had to be "dragged into this disreputable gun-man's bloody show."
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading The engineer made a statement; the two witnesses, Janet Hosmer and Felipe Martinez, were briefly interrogated, and the finding was returned that the unknown Mexican had met death from two bullet wounds while attempting to kill Steele Weir.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading The engineer made a statement; the two witnesses, Janet Hosmer and Felipe Martinez, were briefly interrogated, and the finding was returned that the unknown Mexican had met death from two bullet wounds while attempting to kill Steele Weir.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When, however, Janet Hosmer was notified by her father, who was in charge, that she could withdraw, the young fellow hastened to lead her away, with an audible remark that it was a shame she had had to be "dragged into this disreputable gun-man's bloody show."
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading When, however, Janet Hosmer was notified by her father, who was in charge, that she could withdraw, the young fellow hastened to lead her away, with an audible remark that it was a shame she had had to be "dragged into this disreputable gun-man's bloody show."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When, however, Janet Hosmer was notified by her father, who was in charge, that she could withdraw, the young fellow hastened to lead her away, with an audible remark that it was a shame she had had to be "dragged into this disreputable gun-man's bloody show."
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The engineer made a statement; the two witnesses, Janet Hosmer and Felipe Martinez, were briefly interrogated, and the finding was returned that the unknown Mexican had met death from two bullet wounds while attempting to kill Steele Weir.
disreputableadjectiveUS /dɪsˈrepjətəbəl/
lacking respectability in character or behavior or appearance
From this reading When, however, Janet Hosmer was notified by her father, who was in charge, that she could withdraw, the young fellow hastened to lead her away, with an audible remark that it was a shame she had had to be "dragged into this disreputable gun-man's bloody show."
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading When, however, Janet Hosmer was notified by her father, who was in charge, that she could withdraw, the young fellow hastened to lead her away, with an audible remark that it was a shame she had had to be "dragged into this disreputable gun-man's bloody show."
EdnounUS /ed/
impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis
From this reading One spectator there was who took a strong interest in proceedings, Ed Sorenson.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading THE GATHERING STORM At the inquest next morning no outward sign indicated what Weir's enemies might be at.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading The engineer made a statement; the two witnesses, Janet Hosmer and Felipe Martinez, were briefly interrogated, and the finding was returned that the unknown Mexican had met death from two bullet wounds while attempting to kill Steele Weir.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading When, however, Janet Hosmer was notified by her father, who was in charge, that she could withdraw, the young fellow hastened to lead her away, with an audible remark that it was a shame she had had to be "dragged into this disreputable gun-man's bloody show."
Felipe
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From this reading The engineer made a statement; the two witnesses, Janet Hosmer and Felipe Martinez, were briefly interrogated, and the finding was returned that the unknown Mexican had met death from two bullet wounds while attempting to kill Steele Weir.
a boy or man
From this reading When, however, Janet Hosmer was notified by her father, who was in charge, that she could withdraw, the young fellow hastened to lead her away, with an audible remark that it was a shame she had had to be "dragged into this disreputable gun-man's bloody show."
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading The engineer made a statement; the two witnesses, Janet Hosmer and Felipe Martinez, were briefly interrogated, and the finding was returned that the unknown Mexican had met death from two bullet wounds while attempting to kill Steele Weir.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The engineer made a statement; the two witnesses, Janet Hosmer and Felipe Martinez, were briefly interrogated, and the finding was returned that the unknown Mexican had met death from two bullet wounds while attempting to kill Steele Weir.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading THE GATHERING STORM At the inquest next morning no outward sign indicated what Weir's enemies might be at.
gun-man's
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From this reading When, however, Janet Hosmer was notified by her father, who was in charge, that she could withdraw, the young fellow hastened to lead her away, with an audible remark that it was a shame she had had to be "dragged into this disreputable gun-man's bloody show."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The engineer made a statement; the two witnesses, Janet Hosmer and Felipe Martinez, were briefly interrogated, and the finding was returned that the unknown Mexican had met death from two bullet wounds while attempting to kill Steele Weir.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading When, however, Janet Hosmer was notified by her father, who was in charge, that she could withdraw, the young fellow hastened to lead her away, with an audible remark that it was a shame she had had to be "dragged into this disreputable gun-man's bloody show."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When, however, Janet Hosmer was notified by her father, who was in charge, that she could withdraw, the young fellow hastened to lead her away, with an audible remark that it was a shame she had had to be "dragged into this disreputable gun-man's bloody show."
Hosmer
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From this reading The engineer made a statement; the two witnesses, Janet Hosmer and Felipe Martinez, were briefly interrogated, and the finding was returned that the unknown Mexican had met death from two bullet wounds while attempting to kill Steele Weir.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading When, however, Janet Hosmer was notified by her father, who was in charge, that she could withdraw, the young fellow hastened to lead her away, with an audible remark that it was a shame she had had to be "dragged into this disreputable gun-man's bloody show."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One spectator there was who took a strong interest in proceedings, Ed Sorenson.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, none of them was present.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading THE GATHERING STORM At the inquest next morning no outward sign indicated what Weir's enemies might be at.
inquestnounUS /ˈɪnkwest/
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
From this reading THE GATHERING STORM At the inquest next morning no outward sign indicated what Weir's enemies might be at.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading One spectator there was who took a strong interest in proceedings, Ed Sorenson.
interrogatedverbUS /ˌɪnˈterəɡeɪtɪd/
past form of “interrogate” — transmit (a signal) for setting off an appropriate response, as in telecommunication
From this reading The engineer made a statement; the two witnesses, Janet Hosmer and Felipe Martinez, were briefly interrogated, and the finding was returned that the unknown Mexican had met death from two bullet wounds while attempting to kill Steele Weir.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When, however, Janet Hosmer was notified by her father, who was in charge, that she could withdraw, the young fellow hastened to lead her away, with an audible remark that it was a shame she had had to be "dragged into this disreputable gun-man's bloody show."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When, however, Janet Hosmer was notified by her father, who was in charge, that she could withdraw, the young fellow hastened to lead her away, with an audible remark that it was a shame she had had to be "dragged into this disreputable gun-man's bloody show."
Janet
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From this reading The engineer made a statement; the two witnesses, Janet Hosmer and Felipe Martinez, were briefly interrogated, and the finding was returned that the unknown Mexican had met death from two bullet wounds while attempting to kill Steele Weir.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading The engineer made a statement; the two witnesses, Janet Hosmer and Felipe Martinez, were briefly interrogated, and the finding was returned that the unknown Mexican had met death from two bullet wounds while attempting to kill Steele Weir.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading When, however, Janet Hosmer was notified by her father, who was in charge, that she could withdraw, the young fellow hastened to lead her away, with an audible remark that it was a shame she had had to be "dragged into this disreputable gun-man's bloody show."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The engineer made a statement; the two witnesses, Janet Hosmer and Felipe Martinez, were briefly interrogated, and the finding was returned that the unknown Mexican had met death from two bullet wounds while attempting to kill Steele Weir.
Martinez
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From this reading The engineer made a statement; the two witnesses, Janet Hosmer and Felipe Martinez, were briefly interrogated, and the finding was returned that the unknown Mexican had met death from two bullet wounds while attempting to kill Steele Weir.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The engineer made a statement; the two witnesses, Janet Hosmer and Felipe Martinez, were briefly interrogated, and the finding was returned that the unknown Mexican had met death from two bullet wounds while attempting to kill Steele Weir.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading The engineer made a statement; the two witnesses, Janet Hosmer and Felipe Martinez, were briefly interrogated, and the finding was returned that the unknown Mexican had met death from two bullet wounds while attempting to kill Steele Weir.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading THE GATHERING STORM At the inquest next morning no outward sign indicated what Weir's enemies might be at.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE GATHERING STORM At the inquest next morning no outward sign indicated what Weir's enemies might be at.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE GATHERING STORM At the inquest next morning no outward sign indicated what Weir's enemies might be at.
not any; not one
From this reading THE GATHERING STORM At the inquest next morning no outward sign indicated what Weir's enemies might be at.
not one, and not any
From this reading Indeed, none of them was present.
notifiedverbUS /ˈnoʊtəfaɪd/
inflected form of “notify” — inform (somebody) of something
From this reading When, however, Janet Hosmer was notified by her father, who was in charge, that she could withdraw, the young fellow hastened to lead her away, with an audible remark that it was a shame she had had to be "dragged into this disreputable gun-man's bloody show."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Indeed, none of them was present.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One spectator there was who took a strong interest in proceedings, Ed Sorenson.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading THE GATHERING STORM At the inquest next morning no outward sign indicated what Weir's enemies might be at.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Indeed, none of them was present.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading One spectator there was who took a strong interest in proceedings, Ed Sorenson.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading When, however, Janet Hosmer was notified by her father, who was in charge, that she could withdraw, the young fellow hastened to lead her away, with an audible remark that it was a shame she had had to be "dragged into this disreputable gun-man's bloody show."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The engineer made a statement; the two witnesses, Janet Hosmer and Felipe Martinez, were briefly interrogated, and the finding was returned that the unknown Mexican had met death from two bullet wounds while attempting to kill Steele Weir.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading When, however, Janet Hosmer was notified by her father, who was in charge, that she could withdraw, the young fellow hastened to lead her away, with an audible remark that it was a shame she had had to be "dragged into this disreputable gun-man's bloody show."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When, however, Janet Hosmer was notified by her father, who was in charge, that she could withdraw, the young fellow hastened to lead her away, with an audible remark that it was a shame she had had to be "dragged into this disreputable gun-man's bloody show."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When, however, Janet Hosmer was notified by her father, who was in charge, that she could withdraw, the young fellow hastened to lead her away, with an audible remark that it was a shame she had had to be "dragged into this disreputable gun-man's bloody show."
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading THE GATHERING STORM At the inquest next morning no outward sign indicated what Weir's enemies might be at.
Sorenson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One spectator there was who took a strong interest in proceedings, Ed Sorenson.
spectatornounUS /ˈspekteɪtər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading One spectator there was who took a strong interest in proceedings, Ed Sorenson.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading The engineer made a statement; the two witnesses, Janet Hosmer and Felipe Martinez, were briefly interrogated, and the finding was returned that the unknown Mexican had met death from two bullet wounds while attempting to kill Steele Weir.
SteelenounUS /stiːl/
English writer (1672-1729)
From this reading The engineer made a statement; the two witnesses, Janet Hosmer and Felipe Martinez, were briefly interrogated, and the finding was returned that the unknown Mexican had met death from two bullet wounds while attempting to kill Steele Weir.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading THE GATHERING STORM At the inquest next morning no outward sign indicated what Weir's enemies might be at.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading One spectator there was who took a strong interest in proceedings, Ed Sorenson.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The engineer made a statement; the two witnesses, Janet Hosmer and Felipe Martinez, were briefly interrogated, and the finding was returned that the unknown Mexican had met death from two bullet wounds while attempting to kill Steele Weir.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GATHERING STORM At the inquest next morning no outward sign indicated what Weir's enemies might be at.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Indeed, none of them was present.
in or at that place or location
From this reading One spectator there was who took a strong interest in proceedings, Ed Sorenson.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When, however, Janet Hosmer was notified by her father, who was in charge, that she could withdraw, the young fellow hastened to lead her away, with an audible remark that it was a shame she had had to be "dragged into this disreputable gun-man's bloody show."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The engineer made a statement; the two witnesses, Janet Hosmer and Felipe Martinez, were briefly interrogated, and the finding was returned that the unknown Mexican had met death from two bullet wounds while attempting to kill Steele Weir.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading One spectator there was who took a strong interest in proceedings, Ed Sorenson.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The engineer made a statement; the two witnesses, Janet Hosmer and Felipe Martinez, were briefly interrogated, and the finding was returned that the unknown Mexican had met death from two bullet wounds while attempting to kill Steele Weir.
not known
From this reading The engineer made a statement; the two witnesses, Janet Hosmer and Felipe Martinez, were briefly interrogated, and the finding was returned that the unknown Mexican had met death from two bullet wounds while attempting to kill Steele Weir.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, none of them was present.
WeirnounUS /wiːr/
a low dam built across a stream to raise its level or divert its flow
From this reading The engineer made a statement; the two witnesses, Janet Hosmer and Felipe Martinez, were briefly interrogated, and the finding was returned that the unknown Mexican had met death from two bullet wounds while attempting to kill Steele Weir.
Weir'snounUS /wiːrz/
possessive form of “weir” — a low dam built across a stream to raise its level or divert its flow
From this reading THE GATHERING STORM At the inquest next morning no outward sign indicated what Weir's enemies might be at.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The engineer made a statement; the two witnesses, Janet Hosmer and Felipe Martinez, were briefly interrogated, and the finding was returned that the unknown Mexican had met death from two bullet wounds while attempting to kill Steele Weir.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE GATHERING STORM At the inquest next morning no outward sign indicated what Weir's enemies might be at.
at the time that
From this reading When, however, Janet Hosmer was notified by her father, who was in charge, that she could withdraw, the young fellow hastened to lead her away, with an audible remark that it was a shame she had had to be "dragged into this disreputable gun-man's bloody show."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The engineer made a statement; the two witnesses, Janet Hosmer and Felipe Martinez, were briefly interrogated, and the finding was returned that the unknown Mexican had met death from two bullet wounds while attempting to kill Steele Weir.
which person or people
From this reading One spectator there was who took a strong interest in proceedings, Ed Sorenson.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When, however, Janet Hosmer was notified by her father, who was in charge, that she could withdraw, the young fellow hastened to lead her away, with an audible remark that it was a shame she had had to be "dragged into this disreputable gun-man's bloody show."
withdrawverbUS /wɪðˈdrɔː/
pull back or move away or backward
From this reading When, however, Janet Hosmer was notified by her father, who was in charge, that she could withdraw, the young fellow hastened to lead her away, with an audible remark that it was a shame she had had to be "dragged into this disreputable gun-man's bloody show."
witnessesnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading The engineer made a statement; the two witnesses, Janet Hosmer and Felipe Martinez, were briefly interrogated, and the finding was returned that the unknown Mexican had met death from two bullet wounds while attempting to kill Steele Weir.
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading The engineer made a statement; the two witnesses, Janet Hosmer and Felipe Martinez, were briefly interrogated, and the finding was returned that the unknown Mexican had met death from two bullet wounds while attempting to kill Steele Weir.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When, however, Janet Hosmer was notified by her father, who was in charge, that she could withdraw, the young fellow hastened to lead her away, with an audible remark that it was a shame she had had to be "dragged into this disreputable gun-man's bloody show."
