used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Though the trial of the harbor thieves was expedited, it was a week before Jed and Mr. Roper were able to leave New York.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Though the trial of the harbor thieves was expedited, it was a week before Jed and Mr. Roper were able to leave New York.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading JED ENTERTAINS AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Where is your trunk?" asked Mr. Roper after their first visit to the office of the harbor police.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading JED ENTERTAINS AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though the trial of the harbor thieves was expedited, it was a week before Jed and Mr. Roper were able to leave New York.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I'll get even with you yet, young fellow!" muttered the sallow-faced man, eyeing Jed with deep malignity as he left the witness-box.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Where is your trunk?" asked Mr. Roper after their first visit to the office of the harbor police.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Though the trial of the harbor thieves was expedited, it was a week before Jed and Mr. Roper were able to leave New York.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "I'll get even with you yet, young fellow!" muttered the sallow-faced man, eyeing Jed with deep malignity as he left the witness-box.
ENTERTAINSverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “entertain” — provide entertainment for
From this reading JED ENTERTAINS AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE.
divisible by two
From this reading "I'll get even with you yet, young fellow!" muttered the sallow-faced man, eyeing Jed with deep malignity as he left the witness-box.
expeditedverbUS /ˈekspɪdaɪtɪd/
past form of “expedite” — speed up the progress of; facilitate
From this reading Though the trial of the harbor thieves was expedited, it was a week before Jed and Mr. Roper were able to leave New York.
eyeingverbUS /ˈaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “eye” — look at
From this reading "I'll get even with you yet, young fellow!" muttered the sallow-faced man, eyeing Jed with deep malignity as he left the witness-box.
a boy or man
From this reading "I'll get even with you yet, young fellow!" muttered the sallow-faced man, eyeing Jed with deep malignity as he left the witness-box.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Where is your trunk?" asked Mr. Roper after their first visit to the office of the harbor police.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Jed's testimony settled the matter, and the two thieves were sentenced to terms of five years' imprisonment.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I'll get even with you yet, young fellow!" muttered the sallow-faced man, eyeing Jed with deep malignity as he left the witness-box.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading Though the trial of the harbor thieves was expedited, it was a week before Jed and Mr. Roper were able to leave New York.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I'll get even with you yet, young fellow!" muttered the sallow-faced man, eyeing Jed with deep malignity as he left the witness-box.
I'll
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From this reading "I'll get even with you yet, young fellow!" muttered the sallow-faced man, eyeing Jed with deep malignity as he left the witness-box.
imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading Jed's testimony settled the matter, and the two thieves were sentenced to terms of five years' imprisonment.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Where is your trunk?" asked Mr. Roper after their first visit to the office of the harbor police.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though the trial of the harbor thieves was expedited, it was a week before Jed and Mr. Roper were able to leave New York.
JED
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From this reading JED ENTERTAINS AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE.
Jed's
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From this reading Jed's testimony settled the matter, and the two thieves were sentenced to terms of five years' imprisonment.
go away from a place
From this reading Though the trial of the harbor thieves was expedited, it was a week before Jed and Mr. Roper were able to leave New York.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "I'll get even with you yet, young fellow!" muttered the sallow-faced man, eyeing Jed with deep malignity as he left the witness-box.
malignitynoun
wishing evil to others
From this reading "I'll get even with you yet, young fellow!" muttered the sallow-faced man, eyeing Jed with deep malignity as he left the witness-box.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I'll get even with you yet, young fellow!" muttered the sallow-faced man, eyeing Jed with deep malignity as he left the witness-box.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Jed's testimony settled the matter, and the two thieves were sentenced to terms of five years' imprisonment.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Though the trial of the harbor thieves was expedited, it was a week before Jed and Mr. Roper were able to leave New York.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "I'll get even with you yet, young fellow!" muttered the sallow-faced man, eyeing Jed with deep malignity as he left the witness-box.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Though the trial of the harbor thieves was expedited, it was a week before Jed and Mr. Roper were able to leave New York.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though the trial of the harbor thieves was expedited, it was a week before Jed and Mr. Roper were able to leave New York.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "Where is your trunk?" asked Mr. Roper after their first visit to the office of the harbor police.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading JED ENTERTAINS AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading "Where is your trunk?" asked Mr. Roper after their first visit to the office of the harbor police.
RopernounUS /ˈroʊpər/
a decoy who lures customers into a gambling establishment (especially one with a fixed game)
From this reading Though the trial of the harbor thieves was expedited, it was a week before Jed and Mr. Roper were able to leave New York.
sallow-faced
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From this reading "I'll get even with you yet, young fellow!" muttered the sallow-faced man, eyeing Jed with deep malignity as he left the witness-box.
sentencedverbUS /ˈsentənst/
past form of “sentence” — pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
From this reading Jed's testimony settled the matter, and the two thieves were sentenced to terms of five years' imprisonment.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Jed's testimony settled the matter, and the two thieves were sentenced to terms of five years' imprisonment.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Jed's testimony settled the matter, and the two thieves were sentenced to terms of five years' imprisonment.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading Jed's testimony settled the matter, and the two thieves were sentenced to terms of five years' imprisonment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Though the trial of the harbor thieves was expedited, it was a week before Jed and Mr. Roper were able to leave New York.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Where is your trunk?" asked Mr. Roper after their first visit to the office of the harbor police.
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading Though the trial of the harbor thieves was expedited, it was a week before Jed and Mr. Roper were able to leave New York.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though the trial of the harbor thieves was expedited, it was a week before Jed and Mr. Roper were able to leave New York.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though the trial of the harbor thieves was expedited, it was a week before Jed and Mr. Roper were able to leave New York.
the act of testing something
From this reading Though the trial of the harbor thieves was expedited, it was a week before Jed and Mr. Roper were able to leave New York.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading "Where is your trunk?" asked Mr. Roper after their first visit to the office of the harbor police.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Jed's testimony settled the matter, and the two thieves were sentenced to terms of five years' imprisonment.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "Where is your trunk?" asked Mr. Roper after their first visit to the office of the harbor police.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though the trial of the harbor thieves was expedited, it was a week before Jed and Mr. Roper were able to leave New York.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Though the trial of the harbor thieves was expedited, it was a week before Jed and Mr. Roper were able to leave New York.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Though the trial of the harbor thieves was expedited, it was a week before Jed and Mr. Roper were able to leave New York.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where is your trunk?" asked Mr. Roper after their first visit to the office of the harbor police.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I'll get even with you yet, young fellow!" muttered the sallow-faced man, eyeing Jed with deep malignity as he left the witness-box.
witness-box
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From this reading "I'll get even with you yet, young fellow!" muttered the sallow-faced man, eyeing Jed with deep malignity as he left the witness-box.
a late time of life
From this reading Jed's testimony settled the matter, and the two thieves were sentenced to terms of five years' imprisonment.
but in spite of that
From this reading "I'll get even with you yet, young fellow!" muttered the sallow-faced man, eyeing Jed with deep malignity as he left the witness-box.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Though the trial of the harbor thieves was expedited, it was a week before Jed and Mr. Roper were able to leave New York.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'll get even with you yet, young fellow!" muttered the sallow-faced man, eyeing Jed with deep malignity as he left the witness-box.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "I'll get even with you yet, young fellow!" muttered the sallow-faced man, eyeing Jed with deep malignity as he left the witness-box.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Where is your trunk?" asked Mr. Roper after their first visit to the office of the harbor police.
