used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "But not the killer they think," Madden said, in a low aside to Weir as they moved ahead on their errand.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Already the grounds about the court house and the street in front were jammed with eager, excited Mexicans, thrilled with an expectation of something to happen, though they knew not exactly what.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading VORSE Across the main street the two men walked, wearing their hats low and making no answer to shouted questions of those hurrying to the courthouse yard.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading The pair were now advancing toward the saloon, along the opposite side of the street where a slight shadow afforded them concealment.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading The pair were now advancing toward the saloon, along the opposite side of the street where a slight shadow afforded them concealment.
at or in the front
From this reading "But not the killer they think," Madden said, in a low aside to Weir as they moved ahead on their errand.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The pair were now advancing toward the saloon, along the opposite side of the street where a slight shadow afforded them concealment.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already the grounds about the court house and the street in front were jammed with eager, excited Mexicans, thrilled with an expectation of something to happen, though they knew not exactly what.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Already the grounds about the court house and the street in front were jammed with eager, excited Mexicans, thrilled with an expectation of something to happen, though they knew not exactly what.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VORSE Across the main street the two men walked, wearing their hats low and making no answer to shouted questions of those hurrying to the courthouse yard.
react verbally
From this reading VORSE Across the main street the two men walked, wearing their hats low and making no answer to shouted questions of those hurrying to the courthouse yard.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "But not the killer they think," Madden said, in a low aside to Weir as they moved ahead on their errand.
on or to one side
From this reading "But not the killer they think," Madden said, in a low aside to Weir as they moved ahead on their errand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But not the killer they think," Madden said, in a low aside to Weir as they moved ahead on their errand.
concealmentnounUS /kənˈsiːlmənt/
the condition of being concealed or hidden
From this reading The pair were now advancing toward the saloon, along the opposite side of the street where a slight shadow afforded them concealment.
unvarying in nature
From this reading The murderer, the killer, they have taken the killer, was the constant statement tossed from mouth to mouth.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Already the grounds about the court house and the street in front were jammed with eager, excited Mexicans, thrilled with an expectation of something to happen, though they knew not exactly what.
courthousenounUS /ˈkɔːrthaʊs/
a government building that houses the offices of a county government
From this reading VORSE Across the main street the two men walked, wearing their hats low and making no answer to shouted questions of those hurrying to the courthouse yard.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Already the grounds about the court house and the street in front were jammed with eager, excited Mexicans, thrilled with an expectation of something to happen, though they knew not exactly what.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading "But not the killer they think," Madden said, in a low aside to Weir as they moved ahead on their errand.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Already the grounds about the court house and the street in front were jammed with eager, excited Mexicans, thrilled with an expectation of something to happen, though they knew not exactly what.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Already the grounds about the court house and the street in front were jammed with eager, excited Mexicans, thrilled with an expectation of something to happen, though they knew not exactly what.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Already the grounds about the court house and the street in front were jammed with eager, excited Mexicans, thrilled with an expectation of something to happen, though they knew not exactly what.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The murderer, the killer, they have taken the killer, was the constant statement tossed from mouth to mouth.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Already the grounds about the court house and the street in front were jammed with eager, excited Mexicans, thrilled with an expectation of something to happen, though they knew not exactly what.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Already the grounds about the court house and the street in front were jammed with eager, excited Mexicans, thrilled with an expectation of something to happen, though they knew not exactly what.
come to pass
From this reading Already the grounds about the court house and the street in front were jammed with eager, excited Mexicans, thrilled with an expectation of something to happen, though they knew not exactly what.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading VORSE Across the main street the two men walked, wearing their hats low and making no answer to shouted questions of those hurrying to the courthouse yard.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The murderer, the killer, they have taken the killer, was the constant statement tossed from mouth to mouth.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Already the grounds about the court house and the street in front were jammed with eager, excited Mexicans, thrilled with an expectation of something to happen, though they knew not exactly what.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading VORSE Across the main street the two men walked, wearing their hats low and making no answer to shouted questions of those hurrying to the courthouse yard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Already the grounds about the court house and the street in front were jammed with eager, excited Mexicans, thrilled with an expectation of something to happen, though they knew not exactly what.
jammedadjectiveUS /dʒæmd/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading Already the grounds about the court house and the street in front were jammed with eager, excited Mexicans, thrilled with an expectation of something to happen, though they knew not exactly what.
killernounUS /ˈkɪlər/
someone who causes the death of a person or animal
From this reading The murderer, the killer, they have taken the killer, was the constant statement tossed from mouth to mouth.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Already the grounds about the court house and the street in front were jammed with eager, excited Mexicans, thrilled with an expectation of something to happen, though they knew not exactly what.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading VORSE Across the main street the two men walked, wearing their hats low and making no answer to shouted questions of those hurrying to the courthouse yard.
MaddenverbUS /ˈmædən/
cause to go crazy; cause to lose one's mind
From this reading "But not the killer they think," Madden said, in a low aside to Weir as they moved ahead on their errand.
most important element
From this reading VORSE Across the main street the two men walked, wearing their hats low and making no answer to shouted questions of those hurrying to the courthouse yard.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading VORSE Across the main street the two men walked, wearing their hats low and making no answer to shouted questions of those hurrying to the courthouse yard.
the force of workers available
From this reading VORSE Across the main street the two men walked, wearing their hats low and making no answer to shouted questions of those hurrying to the courthouse yard.
MexicansnounUS /ˈmeksɪkənz/
plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading Already the grounds about the court house and the street in front were jammed with eager, excited Mexicans, thrilled with an expectation of something to happen, though they knew not exactly what.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The murderer, the killer, they have taken the killer, was the constant statement tossed from mouth to mouth.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading "But not the killer they think," Madden said, in a low aside to Weir as they moved ahead on their errand.
murderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading The murderer, the killer, they have taken the killer, was the constant statement tossed from mouth to mouth.
not any; not one
From this reading VORSE Across the main street the two men walked, wearing their hats low and making no answer to shouted questions of those hurrying to the courthouse yard.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Already the grounds about the court house and the street in front were jammed with eager, excited Mexicans, thrilled with an expectation of something to happen, though they knew not exactly what.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The pair were now advancing toward the saloon, along the opposite side of the street where a slight shadow afforded them concealment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading VORSE Across the main street the two men walked, wearing their hats low and making no answer to shouted questions of those hurrying to the courthouse yard.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "But not the killer they think," Madden said, in a low aside to Weir as they moved ahead on their errand.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The pair were now advancing toward the saloon, along the opposite side of the street where a slight shadow afforded them concealment.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading The pair were now advancing toward the saloon, along the opposite side of the street where a slight shadow afforded them concealment.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading VORSE Across the main street the two men walked, wearing their hats low and making no answer to shouted questions of those hurrying to the courthouse yard.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "But not the killer they think," Madden said, in a low aside to Weir as they moved ahead on their errand.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading The pair were now advancing toward the saloon, along the opposite side of the street where a slight shadow afforded them concealment.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The pair were now advancing toward the saloon, along the opposite side of the street where a slight shadow afforded them concealment.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading VORSE Across the main street the two men walked, wearing their hats low and making no answer to shouted questions of those hurrying to the courthouse yard.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The pair were now advancing toward the saloon, along the opposite side of the street where a slight shadow afforded them concealment.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading The pair were now advancing toward the saloon, along the opposite side of the street where a slight shadow afforded them concealment.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Already the grounds about the court house and the street in front were jammed with eager, excited Mexicans, thrilled with an expectation of something to happen, though they knew not exactly what.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading The murderer, the killer, they have taken the killer, was the constant statement tossed from mouth to mouth.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading VORSE Across the main street the two men walked, wearing their hats low and making no answer to shouted questions of those hurrying to the courthouse yard.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The murderer, the killer, they have taken the killer, was the constant statement tossed from mouth to mouth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VORSE Across the main street the two men walked, wearing their hats low and making no answer to shouted questions of those hurrying to the courthouse yard.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading VORSE Across the main street the two men walked, wearing their hats low and making no answer to shouted questions of those hurrying to the courthouse yard.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The pair were now advancing toward the saloon, along the opposite side of the street where a slight shadow afforded them concealment.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Already the grounds about the court house and the street in front were jammed with eager, excited Mexicans, thrilled with an expectation of something to happen, though they knew not exactly what.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "But not the killer they think," Madden said, in a low aside to Weir as they moved ahead on their errand.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading VORSE Across the main street the two men walked, wearing their hats low and making no answer to shouted questions of those hurrying to the courthouse yard.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Already the grounds about the court house and the street in front were jammed with eager, excited Mexicans, thrilled with an expectation of something to happen, though they knew not exactly what.
thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading Already the grounds about the court house and the street in front were jammed with eager, excited Mexicans, thrilled with an expectation of something to happen, though they knew not exactly what.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading VORSE Across the main street the two men walked, wearing their hats low and making no answer to shouted questions of those hurrying to the courthouse yard.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading The murderer, the killer, they have taken the killer, was the constant statement tossed from mouth to mouth.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The pair were now advancing toward the saloon, along the opposite side of the street where a slight shadow afforded them concealment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading VORSE Across the main street the two men walked, wearing their hats low and making no answer to shouted questions of those hurrying to the courthouse yard.
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From this reading VORSE Across the main street the two men walked, wearing their hats low and making no answer to shouted questions of those hurrying to the courthouse yard.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading VORSE Across the main street the two men walked, wearing their hats low and making no answer to shouted questions of those hurrying to the courthouse yard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The murderer, the killer, they have taken the killer, was the constant statement tossed from mouth to mouth.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading VORSE Across the main street the two men walked, wearing their hats low and making no answer to shouted questions of those hurrying to the courthouse yard.
WeirnounUS /wiːr/
a low dam built across a stream to raise its level or divert its flow
From this reading "But not the killer they think," Madden said, in a low aside to Weir as they moved ahead on their errand.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Already the grounds about the court house and the street in front were jammed with eager, excited Mexicans, thrilled with an expectation of something to happen, though they knew not exactly what.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Already the grounds about the court house and the street in front were jammed with eager, excited Mexicans, thrilled with an expectation of something to happen, though they knew not exactly what.
in or at the place that
From this reading The pair were now advancing toward the saloon, along the opposite side of the street where a slight shadow afforded them concealment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Already the grounds about the court house and the street in front were jammed with eager, excited Mexicans, thrilled with an expectation of something to happen, though they knew not exactly what.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading VORSE Across the main street the two men walked, wearing their hats low and making no answer to shouted questions of those hurrying to the courthouse yard.
