used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Just before leaving the cave the great desperado had whispered a word of command to Tony and Texas.
administerverbUS /ədˈmɪnəstər/
work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
From this reading But the nature of the orders so secretly conveyed the others did not know, and none save Frank felt licensed to make inquiry, for Jesse was apt to administer a sharp rebuke that the inquisitive one would not soon forget.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "See here, you mutts," he exploded with all his remaining strength, "I know what you are up to.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Just before leaving the cave the great desperado had whispered a word of command to Tony and Texas.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading WHEN THE EARTH FELL APART.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading But the nature of the orders so secretly conveyed the others did not know, and none save Frank felt licensed to make inquiry, for Jesse was apt to administer a sharp rebuke that the inquisitive one would not soon forget.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "See here, you mutts," he exploded with all his remaining strength, "I know what you are up to.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Being the interested party the elder James brother glared suspiciously at the two bandits.
banditsnounUS /ˈbændəts/
plural of “bandit” — an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
From this reading Being the interested party the elder James brother glared suspiciously at the two bandits.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Just before leaving the cave the great desperado had whispered a word of command to Tony and Texas.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being the interested party the elder James brother glared suspiciously at the two bandits.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Being the interested party the elder James brother glared suspiciously at the two bandits.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the nature of the orders so secretly conveyed the others did not know, and none save Frank felt licensed to make inquiry, for Jesse was apt to administer a sharp rebuke that the inquisitive one would not soon forget.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Just before leaving the cave the great desperado had whispered a word of command to Tony and Texas.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Just before leaving the cave the great desperado had whispered a word of command to Tony and Texas.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading But the nature of the orders so secretly conveyed the others did not know, and none save Frank felt licensed to make inquiry, for Jesse was apt to administer a sharp rebuke that the inquisitive one would not soon forget.
desperadonounUS /ˌdespərˈɑːdoʊ/
a bold outlaw (especially on the American frontier)
From this reading Just before leaving the cave the great desperado had whispered a word of command to Tony and Texas.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But the nature of the orders so secretly conveyed the others did not know, and none save Frank felt licensed to make inquiry, for Jesse was apt to administer a sharp rebuke that the inquisitive one would not soon forget.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading WHEN THE EARTH FELL APART.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading Being the interested party the elder James brother glared suspiciously at the two bandits.
explodedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsploʊdəd/
showing the parts of something separated but in positions that show their correct relation to one another
From this reading "See here, you mutts," he exploded with all his remaining strength, "I know what you are up to.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading WHEN THE EARTH FELL APART.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But the nature of the orders so secretly conveyed the others did not know, and none save Frank felt licensed to make inquiry, for Jesse was apt to administer a sharp rebuke that the inquisitive one would not soon forget.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the nature of the orders so secretly conveyed the others did not know, and none save Frank felt licensed to make inquiry, for Jesse was apt to administer a sharp rebuke that the inquisitive one would not soon forget.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading But the nature of the orders so secretly conveyed the others did not know, and none save Frank felt licensed to make inquiry, for Jesse was apt to administer a sharp rebuke that the inquisitive one would not soon forget.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading But the nature of the orders so secretly conveyed the others did not know, and none save Frank felt licensed to make inquiry, for Jesse was apt to administer a sharp rebuke that the inquisitive one would not soon forget.
glaredverbUS /ɡlerd/
past form of “glare” — look at with a fixed gaze
From this reading Being the interested party the elder James brother glared suspiciously at the two bandits.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Just before leaving the cave the great desperado had whispered a word of command to Tony and Texas.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Just before leaving the cave the great desperado had whispered a word of command to Tony and Texas.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "See here, you mutts," he exploded with all his remaining strength, "I know what you are up to.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "See here, you mutts," he exploded with all his remaining strength, "I know what you are up to.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "See here, you mutts," he exploded with all his remaining strength, "I know what you are up to.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "See here, you mutts," he exploded with all his remaining strength, "I know what you are up to.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading But the nature of the orders so secretly conveyed the others did not know, and none save Frank felt licensed to make inquiry, for Jesse was apt to administer a sharp rebuke that the inquisitive one would not soon forget.
inquisitiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/
showing curiosity
From this reading But the nature of the orders so secretly conveyed the others did not know, and none save Frank felt licensed to make inquiry, for Jesse was apt to administer a sharp rebuke that the inquisitive one would not soon forget.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Being the interested party the elder James brother glared suspiciously at the two bandits.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Being the interested party the elder James brother glared suspiciously at the two bandits.
Jesse
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From this reading But the nature of the orders so secretly conveyed the others did not know, and none save Frank felt licensed to make inquiry, for Jesse was apt to administer a sharp rebuke that the inquisitive one would not soon forget.
and nothing more
From this reading Just before leaving the cave the great desperado had whispered a word of command to Tony and Texas.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But the nature of the orders so secretly conveyed the others did not know, and none save Frank felt licensed to make inquiry, for Jesse was apt to administer a sharp rebuke that the inquisitive one would not soon forget.
the act of departing
From this reading Just before leaving the cave the great desperado had whispered a word of command to Tony and Texas.
licensedadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪsənst/
given official approval to act
From this reading But the nature of the orders so secretly conveyed the others did not know, and none save Frank felt licensed to make inquiry, for Jesse was apt to administer a sharp rebuke that the inquisitive one would not soon forget.
engage in
From this reading But the nature of the orders so secretly conveyed the others did not know, and none save Frank felt licensed to make inquiry, for Jesse was apt to administer a sharp rebuke that the inquisitive one would not soon forget.
muttsnounUS /mʌts/
plural of “mutt” — an inferior dog or one of mixed breed
From this reading "See here, you mutts," he exploded with all his remaining strength, "I know what you are up to.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading But the nature of the orders so secretly conveyed the others did not know, and none save Frank felt licensed to make inquiry, for Jesse was apt to administer a sharp rebuke that the inquisitive one would not soon forget.
not one, and not any
From this reading But the nature of the orders so secretly conveyed the others did not know, and none save Frank felt licensed to make inquiry, for Jesse was apt to administer a sharp rebuke that the inquisitive one would not soon forget.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the nature of the orders so secretly conveyed the others did not know, and none save Frank felt licensed to make inquiry, for Jesse was apt to administer a sharp rebuke that the inquisitive one would not soon forget.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Just before leaving the cave the great desperado had whispered a word of command to Tony and Texas.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But the nature of the orders so secretly conveyed the others did not know, and none save Frank felt licensed to make inquiry, for Jesse was apt to administer a sharp rebuke that the inquisitive one would not soon forget.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading But the nature of the orders so secretly conveyed the others did not know, and none save Frank felt licensed to make inquiry, for Jesse was apt to administer a sharp rebuke that the inquisitive one would not soon forget.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But the nature of the orders so secretly conveyed the others did not know, and none save Frank felt licensed to make inquiry, for Jesse was apt to administer a sharp rebuke that the inquisitive one would not soon forget.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Being the interested party the elder James brother glared suspiciously at the two bandits.
rebukeverbUS /riˈbjuːk/
censure severely or angrily
From this reading But the nature of the orders so secretly conveyed the others did not know, and none save Frank felt licensed to make inquiry, for Jesse was apt to administer a sharp rebuke that the inquisitive one would not soon forget.
not used up
From this reading "See here, you mutts," he exploded with all his remaining strength, "I know what you are up to.
except for; apart from
From this reading But the nature of the orders so secretly conveyed the others did not know, and none save Frank felt licensed to make inquiry, for Jesse was apt to administer a sharp rebuke that the inquisitive one would not soon forget.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading But the nature of the orders so secretly conveyed the others did not know, and none save Frank felt licensed to make inquiry, for Jesse was apt to administer a sharp rebuke that the inquisitive one would not soon forget.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "See here, you mutts," he exploded with all his remaining strength, "I know what you are up to.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading But the nature of the orders so secretly conveyed the others did not know, and none save Frank felt licensed to make inquiry, for Jesse was apt to administer a sharp rebuke that the inquisitive one would not soon forget.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But the nature of the orders so secretly conveyed the others did not know, and none save Frank felt licensed to make inquiry, for Jesse was apt to administer a sharp rebuke that the inquisitive one would not soon forget.
in the near future
From this reading But the nature of the orders so secretly conveyed the others did not know, and none save Frank felt licensed to make inquiry, for Jesse was apt to administer a sharp rebuke that the inquisitive one would not soon forget.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading "See here, you mutts," he exploded with all his remaining strength, "I know what you are up to.
suspiciouslyadverbUS /səˈspɪʃəsli/
with suspicion
From this reading Being the interested party the elder James brother glared suspiciously at the two bandits.
TexasnounUS /ˈteksəs/
the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading Just before leaving the cave the great desperado had whispered a word of command to Tony and Texas.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But the nature of the orders so secretly conveyed the others did not know, and none save Frank felt licensed to make inquiry, for Jesse was apt to administer a sharp rebuke that the inquisitive one would not soon forget.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN THE EARTH FELL APART.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Just before leaving the cave the great desperado had whispered a word of command to Tony and Texas.
Tony
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From this reading Just before leaving the cave the great desperado had whispered a word of command to Tony and Texas.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Being the interested party the elder James brother glared suspiciously at the two bandits.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "See here, you mutts," he exploded with all his remaining strength, "I know what you are up to.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the nature of the orders so secretly conveyed the others did not know, and none save Frank felt licensed to make inquiry, for Jesse was apt to administer a sharp rebuke that the inquisitive one would not soon forget.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "See here, you mutts," he exploded with all his remaining strength, "I know what you are up to.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN THE EARTH FELL APART.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Just before leaving the cave the great desperado had whispered a word of command to Tony and Texas.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "See here, you mutts," he exploded with all his remaining strength, "I know what you are up to.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Just before leaving the cave the great desperado had whispered a word of command to Tony and Texas.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But the nature of the orders so secretly conveyed the others did not know, and none save Frank felt licensed to make inquiry, for Jesse was apt to administer a sharp rebuke that the inquisitive one would not soon forget.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "See here, you mutts," he exploded with all his remaining strength, "I know what you are up to.
