used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In his yard across the street, a man had been setting out flowers.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading In his yard across the street, a man had been setting out flowers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Terror-stricken at the casting into the vault of his master's son and the destruction of the lock, Mr. Harris stared in bewilderment at the prison-vault, aware that the boy might suffocate before workmen could open the doors.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading Even the dire threat of repeating the robbery failed to arouse him and no heed did he pay as Jesse picked up the bag of plunder and walked calmly from the building, with his pal at his side.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even the dire threat of repeating the robbery failed to arouse him and no heed did he pay as Jesse picked up the bag of plunder and walked calmly from the building, with his pal at his side.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BUTCHERY AT CHALK LEVEL.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Terror-stricken at the casting into the vault of his master's son and the destruction of the lock, Mr. Harris stared in bewilderment at the prison-vault, aware that the boy might suffocate before workmen could open the doors.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Even the dire threat of repeating the robbery failed to arouse him and no heed did he pay as Jesse picked up the bag of plunder and walked calmly from the building, with his pal at his side.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But the pistol shot had been heard!
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Terror-stricken at the casting into the vault of his master's son and the destruction of the lock, Mr. Harris stared in bewilderment at the prison-vault, aware that the boy might suffocate before workmen could open the doors.
bewildermentnounUS /bɪˈwɪldərmənt/
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading Terror-stricken at the casting into the vault of his master's son and the destruction of the lock, Mr. Harris stared in bewilderment at the prison-vault, aware that the boy might suffocate before workmen could open the doors.
a youthful male person
From this reading Terror-stricken at the casting into the vault of his master's son and the destruction of the lock, Mr. Harris stared in bewilderment at the prison-vault, aware that the boy might suffocate before workmen could open the doors.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Even the dire threat of repeating the robbery failed to arouse him and no heed did he pay as Jesse picked up the bag of plunder and walked calmly from the building, with his pal at his side.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the pistol shot had been heard!
BUTCHERYnounUS /ˈbʊtʃəri/
a building where animals are butchered
From this reading THE BUTCHERY AT CHALK LEVEL.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading Even the dire threat of repeating the robbery failed to arouse him and no heed did he pay as Jesse picked up the bag of plunder and walked calmly from the building, with his pal at his side.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading Terror-stricken at the casting into the vault of his master's son and the destruction of the lock, Mr. Harris stared in bewilderment at the prison-vault, aware that the boy might suffocate before workmen could open the doors.
CHALKnounUS /tʃɔːk/
A soft white limestone used for marking doors, stone walls, and slate.
From this reading THE BUTCHERY AT CHALK LEVEL.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Terror-stricken at the casting into the vault of his master's son and the destruction of the lock, Mr. Harris stared in bewilderment at the prison-vault, aware that the boy might suffocate before workmen could open the doors.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading Terror-stricken at the casting into the vault of his master's son and the destruction of the lock, Mr. Harris stared in bewilderment at the prison-vault, aware that the boy might suffocate before workmen could open the doors.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Even the dire threat of repeating the robbery failed to arouse him and no heed did he pay as Jesse picked up the bag of plunder and walked calmly from the building, with his pal at his side.
direadjectiveUS /daɪr/
fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
From this reading Even the dire threat of repeating the robbery failed to arouse him and no heed did he pay as Jesse picked up the bag of plunder and walked calmly from the building, with his pal at his side.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Terror-stricken at the casting into the vault of his master's son and the destruction of the lock, Mr. Harris stared in bewilderment at the prison-vault, aware that the boy might suffocate before workmen could open the doors.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the dire threat of repeating the robbery failed to arouse him and no heed did he pay as Jesse picked up the bag of plunder and walked calmly from the building, with his pal at his side.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Even the dire threat of repeating the robbery failed to arouse him and no heed did he pay as Jesse picked up the bag of plunder and walked calmly from the building, with his pal at his side.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading In his yard across the street, a man had been setting out flowers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Even the dire threat of repeating the robbery failed to arouse him and no heed did he pay as Jesse picked up the bag of plunder and walked calmly from the building, with his pal at his side.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But the pistol shot had been heard!
HarrisnounUS /ˈherɪs/
United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)
From this reading Terror-stricken at the casting into the vault of his master's son and the destruction of the lock, Mr. Harris stared in bewilderment at the prison-vault, aware that the boy might suffocate before workmen could open the doors.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even the dire threat of repeating the robbery failed to arouse him and no heed did he pay as Jesse picked up the bag of plunder and walked calmly from the building, with his pal at his side.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading But the pistol shot had been heard!
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading Even the dire threat of repeating the robbery failed to arouse him and no heed did he pay as Jesse picked up the bag of plunder and walked calmly from the building, with his pal at his side.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Even the dire threat of repeating the robbery failed to arouse him and no heed did he pay as Jesse picked up the bag of plunder and walked calmly from the building, with his pal at his side.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Terror-stricken at the casting into the vault of his master's son and the destruction of the lock, Mr. Harris stared in bewilderment at the prison-vault, aware that the boy might suffocate before workmen could open the doors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Terror-stricken at the casting into the vault of his master's son and the destruction of the lock, Mr. Harris stared in bewilderment at the prison-vault, aware that the boy might suffocate before workmen could open the doors.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Terror-stricken at the casting into the vault of his master's son and the destruction of the lock, Mr. Harris stared in bewilderment at the prison-vault, aware that the boy might suffocate before workmen could open the doors.
Jesse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even the dire threat of repeating the robbery failed to arouse him and no heed did he pay as Jesse picked up the bag of plunder and walked calmly from the building, with his pal at his side.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading THE BUTCHERY AT CHALK LEVEL.
fasten with a lock
From this reading Terror-stricken at the casting into the vault of his master's son and the destruction of the lock, Mr. Harris stared in bewilderment at the prison-vault, aware that the boy might suffocate before workmen could open the doors.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In his yard across the street, a man had been setting out flowers.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Terror-stricken at the casting into the vault of his master's son and the destruction of the lock, Mr. Harris stared in bewilderment at the prison-vault, aware that the boy might suffocate before workmen could open the doors.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Terror-stricken at the casting into the vault of his master's son and the destruction of the lock, Mr. Harris stared in bewilderment at the prison-vault, aware that the boy might suffocate before workmen could open the doors.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Terror-stricken at the casting into the vault of his master's son and the destruction of the lock, Mr. Harris stared in bewilderment at the prison-vault, aware that the boy might suffocate before workmen could open the doors.
not any; not one
From this reading Even the dire threat of repeating the robbery failed to arouse him and no heed did he pay as Jesse picked up the bag of plunder and walked calmly from the building, with his pal at his side.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Terror-stricken at the casting into the vault of his master's son and the destruction of the lock, Mr. Harris stared in bewilderment at the prison-vault, aware that the boy might suffocate before workmen could open the doors.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Terror-stricken at the casting into the vault of his master's son and the destruction of the lock, Mr. Harris stared in bewilderment at the prison-vault, aware that the boy might suffocate before workmen could open the doors.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In his yard across the street, a man had been setting out flowers.
palnounUS /pæl/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Even the dire threat of repeating the robbery failed to arouse him and no heed did he pay as Jesse picked up the bag of plunder and walked calmly from the building, with his pal at his side.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Even the dire threat of repeating the robbery failed to arouse him and no heed did he pay as Jesse picked up the bag of plunder and walked calmly from the building, with his pal at his side.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Even the dire threat of repeating the robbery failed to arouse him and no heed did he pay as Jesse picked up the bag of plunder and walked calmly from the building, with his pal at his side.
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading But the pistol shot had been heard!
plundernounUS /ˈplʌn.dər/
Goods or treasure taken by force or theft, especially in war or banditry.
From this reading Even the dire threat of repeating the robbery failed to arouse him and no heed did he pay as Jesse picked up the bag of plunder and walked calmly from the building, with his pal at his side.
prison-vault
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Terror-stricken at the casting into the vault of his master's son and the destruction of the lock, Mr. Harris stared in bewilderment at the prison-vault, aware that the boy might suffocate before workmen could open the doors.
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading Even the dire threat of repeating the robbery failed to arouse him and no heed did he pay as Jesse picked up the bag of plunder and walked calmly from the building, with his pal at his side.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading Even the dire threat of repeating the robbery failed to arouse him and no heed did he pay as Jesse picked up the bag of plunder and walked calmly from the building, with his pal at his side.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading In his yard across the street, a man had been setting out flowers.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading But the pistol shot had been heard!
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Even the dire threat of repeating the robbery failed to arouse him and no heed did he pay as Jesse picked up the bag of plunder and walked calmly from the building, with his pal at his side.
a male human offspring
From this reading Terror-stricken at the casting into the vault of his master's son and the destruction of the lock, Mr. Harris stared in bewilderment at the prison-vault, aware that the boy might suffocate before workmen could open the doors.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Terror-stricken at the casting into the vault of his master's son and the destruction of the lock, Mr. Harris stared in bewilderment at the prison-vault, aware that the boy might suffocate before workmen could open the doors.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading In his yard across the street, a man had been setting out flowers.
suffocateverbUS /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/
deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing
From this reading Terror-stricken at the casting into the vault of his master's son and the destruction of the lock, Mr. Harris stared in bewilderment at the prison-vault, aware that the boy might suffocate before workmen could open the doors.
Terror-strickenadjective
struck or filled with terror
From this reading Terror-stricken at the casting into the vault of his master's son and the destruction of the lock, Mr. Harris stared in bewilderment at the prison-vault, aware that the boy might suffocate before workmen could open the doors.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Terror-stricken at the casting into the vault of his master's son and the destruction of the lock, Mr. Harris stared in bewilderment at the prison-vault, aware that the boy might suffocate before workmen could open the doors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BUTCHERY AT CHALK LEVEL.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading Even the dire threat of repeating the robbery failed to arouse him and no heed did he pay as Jesse picked up the bag of plunder and walked calmly from the building, with his pal at his side.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even the dire threat of repeating the robbery failed to arouse him and no heed did he pay as Jesse picked up the bag of plunder and walked calmly from the building, with his pal at his side.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Even the dire threat of repeating the robbery failed to arouse him and no heed did he pay as Jesse picked up the bag of plunder and walked calmly from the building, with his pal at his side.
vaultnounUS /vɒlt/
An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.
From this reading Terror-stricken at the casting into the vault of his master's son and the destruction of the lock, Mr. Harris stared in bewilderment at the prison-vault, aware that the boy might suffocate before workmen could open the doors.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Even the dire threat of repeating the robbery failed to arouse him and no heed did he pay as Jesse picked up the bag of plunder and walked calmly from the building, with his pal at his side.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Even the dire threat of repeating the robbery failed to arouse him and no heed did he pay as Jesse picked up the bag of plunder and walked calmly from the building, with his pal at his side.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading Terror-stricken at the casting into the vault of his master's son and the destruction of the lock, Mr. Harris stared in bewilderment at the prison-vault, aware that the boy might suffocate before workmen could open the doors.
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 In his yard across the street, a man had been setting out flowers.
