used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SAVAGE FRIEND.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After his interview with Hank Putney, Iron Hand set out hastily to return to the rendezvous of his band.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading As he hurried along, a smile of exultation overspread his countenance, and he seemed to experience a secret feeling of joy at the success of his deep-laid schemes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As he hurried along, a smile of exultation overspread his countenance, and he seemed to experience a secret feeling of joy at the success of his deep-laid schemes.
move towards
From this reading As he drew near to the cave, he found his lieutenant at the entrance awaiting his approach.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he hurried along, a smile of exultation overspread his countenance, and he seemed to experience a secret feeling of joy at the success of his deep-laid schemes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As he hurried along, a smile of exultation overspread his countenance, and he seemed to experience a secret feeling of joy at the success of his deep-laid schemes.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading As he drew near to the cave, he found his lieutenant at the entrance awaiting his approach.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading After his interview with Hank Putney, Iron Hand set out hastily to return to the rendezvous of his band.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading As he drew near to the cave, he found his lieutenant at the entrance awaiting his approach.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading As he hurried along, a smile of exultation overspread his countenance, and he seemed to experience a secret feeling of joy at the success of his deep-laid schemes.
deep-laidadjective
secretly and carefully planned
From this reading As he hurried along, a smile of exultation overspread his countenance, and he seemed to experience a secret feeling of joy at the success of his deep-laid schemes.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading As he drew near to the cave, he found his lieutenant at the entrance awaiting his approach.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading As he drew near to the cave, he found his lieutenant at the entrance awaiting his approach.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading As he hurried along, a smile of exultation overspread his countenance, and he seemed to experience a secret feeling of joy at the success of his deep-laid schemes.
exultationnoun
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading As he hurried along, a smile of exultation overspread his countenance, and he seemed to experience a secret feeling of joy at the success of his deep-laid schemes.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading As he hurried along, a smile of exultation overspread his countenance, and he seemed to experience a secret feeling of joy at the success of his deep-laid schemes.
set up or found
From this reading As he drew near to the cave, he found his lieutenant at the entrance awaiting his approach.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A SAVAGE FRIEND.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading After his interview with Hank Putney, Iron Hand set out hastily to return to the rendezvous of his band.
HanknounUS /hæŋk/
a coil of rope or wool or yarn
From this reading After his interview with Hank Putney, Iron Hand set out hastily to return to the rendezvous of his band.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading After his interview with Hank Putney, Iron Hand set out hastily to return to the rendezvous of his band.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he hurried along, a smile of exultation overspread his countenance, and he seemed to experience a secret feeling of joy at the success of his deep-laid schemes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After his interview with Hank Putney, Iron Hand set out hastily to return to the rendezvous of his band.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading As he hurried along, a smile of exultation overspread his countenance, and he seemed to experience a secret feeling of joy at the success of his deep-laid schemes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He would occasionally indulge in a low, smothered laugh, as some point of his plot more subtle than the rest would recur to his mind.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading He would occasionally indulge in a low, smothered laugh, as some point of his plot more subtle than the rest would recur to his mind.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading After his interview with Hank Putney, Iron Hand set out hastily to return to the rendezvous of his band.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading After his interview with Hank Putney, Iron Hand set out hastily to return to the rendezvous of his band.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading As he hurried along, a smile of exultation overspread his countenance, and he seemed to experience a secret feeling of joy at the success of his deep-laid schemes.
the sound of laughing
From this reading He would occasionally indulge in a low, smothered laugh, as some point of his plot more subtle than the rest would recur to his mind.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading As he drew near to the cave, he found his lieutenant at the entrance awaiting his approach.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He would occasionally indulge in a low, smothered laugh, as some point of his plot more subtle than the rest would recur to his mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He would occasionally indulge in a low, smothered laugh, as some point of his plot more subtle than the rest would recur to his mind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He would occasionally indulge in a low, smothered laugh, as some point of his plot more subtle than the rest would recur to his mind.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As he drew near to the cave, he found his lieutenant at the entrance awaiting his approach.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading He would occasionally indulge in a low, smothered laugh, as some point of his plot more subtle than the rest would recur to his mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After his interview with Hank Putney, Iron Hand set out hastily to return to the rendezvous of his band.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After his interview with Hank Putney, Iron Hand set out hastily to return to the rendezvous of his band.
overspreadverb
spread across or over
From this reading As he hurried along, a smile of exultation overspread his countenance, and he seemed to experience a secret feeling of joy at the success of his deep-laid schemes.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading He would occasionally indulge in a low, smothered laugh, as some point of his plot more subtle than the rest would recur to his mind.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He would occasionally indulge in a low, smothered laugh, as some point of his plot more subtle than the rest would recur to his mind.
Putney
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From this reading After his interview with Hank Putney, Iron Hand set out hastily to return to the rendezvous of his band.
recurverbUS /rɪˈkɜːr/
happen or occur again
From this reading He would occasionally indulge in a low, smothered laugh, as some point of his plot more subtle than the rest would recur to his mind.
rendezvousnounUS /ˈrɑːndɪvuː/
a meeting planned at a certain time and place
From this reading After his interview with Hank Putney, Iron Hand set out hastily to return to the rendezvous of his band.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He would occasionally indulge in a low, smothered laugh, as some point of his plot more subtle than the rest would recur to his mind.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading After his interview with Hank Putney, Iron Hand set out hastily to return to the rendezvous of his band.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading A SAVAGE FRIEND.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading As he hurried along, a smile of exultation overspread his countenance, and he seemed to experience a secret feeling of joy at the success of his deep-laid schemes.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading As he hurried along, a smile of exultation overspread his countenance, and he seemed to experience a secret feeling of joy at the success of his deep-laid schemes.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As he hurried along, a smile of exultation overspread his countenance, and he seemed to experience a secret feeling of joy at the success of his deep-laid schemes.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading After his interview with Hank Putney, Iron Hand set out hastily to return to the rendezvous of his band.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading As he hurried along, a smile of exultation overspread his countenance, and he seemed to experience a secret feeling of joy at the success of his deep-laid schemes.
smotheredadjectiveUS /ˈsmʌðərd/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading He would occasionally indulge in a low, smothered laugh, as some point of his plot more subtle than the rest would recur to his mind.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He would occasionally indulge in a low, smothered laugh, as some point of his plot more subtle than the rest would recur to his mind.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading He would occasionally indulge in a low, smothered laugh, as some point of his plot more subtle than the rest would recur to his mind.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading As he hurried along, a smile of exultation overspread his countenance, and he seemed to experience a secret feeling of joy at the success of his deep-laid schemes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He would occasionally indulge in a low, smothered laugh, as some point of his plot more subtle than the rest would recur to his mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After his interview with Hank Putney, Iron Hand set out hastily to return to the rendezvous of his band.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After his interview with Hank Putney, Iron Hand set out hastily to return to the rendezvous of his band.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After his interview with Hank Putney, Iron Hand set out hastily to return to the rendezvous of his band.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would occasionally indulge in a low, smothered laugh, as some point of his plot more subtle than the rest would recur to his mind.
