used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then the faithful Pukele made a movement with his hand behind him.
aforesaidadjectiveUS /əˈfɔːrsed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading John Ames, between him and the door aforesaid, watched every move.
alternatelyadverbUS /ˈɔːltərnətli/
in an alternating sequence or position
From this reading The savage roysterers were becoming alternately more and more riotous and maudlin.
Ames
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading John Ames, between him and the door aforesaid, watched every move.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading John Ames, between him and the door aforesaid, watched every move.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading John Ames slid from the chair, and in a moment was through the door, and round behind the hut just in time to avoid running right into the arms of a new--and sober--body of the now revolted police, who had come up to join in the fun and to loot their murdered officer's quarters.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading John Ames slid from the chair, and in a moment was through the door, and round behind the hut just in time to avoid running right into the arms of a new--and sober--body of the now revolted police, who had come up to join in the fun and to loot their murdered officer's quarters.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading The savage roysterers were becoming alternately more and more riotous and maudlin.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Then the faithful Pukele made a movement with his hand behind him.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading John Ames, between him and the door aforesaid, watched every move.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading John Ames slid from the chair, and in a moment was through the door, and round behind the hut just in time to avoid running right into the arms of a new--and sober--body of the now revolted police, who had come up to join in the fun and to loot their murdered officer's quarters.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading John Ames slid from the chair, and in a moment was through the door, and round behind the hut just in time to avoid running right into the arms of a new--and sober--body of the now revolted police, who had come up to join in the fun and to loot their murdered officer's quarters.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading John Ames slid from the chair, and in a moment was through the door, and round behind the hut just in time to avoid running right into the arms of a new--and sober--body of the now revolted police, who had come up to join in the fun and to loot their murdered officer's quarters.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading John Ames, between him and the door aforesaid, watched every move.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading John Ames, between him and the door aforesaid, watched every move.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Then the faithful Pukele made a movement with his hand behind him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading John Ames slid from the chair, and in a moment was through the door, and round behind the hut just in time to avoid running right into the arms of a new--and sober--body of the now revolted police, who had come up to join in the fun and to loot their murdered officer's quarters.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading John Ames slid from the chair, and in a moment was through the door, and round behind the hut just in time to avoid running right into the arms of a new--and sober--body of the now revolted police, who had come up to join in the fun and to loot their murdered officer's quarters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading John Ames slid from the chair, and in a moment was through the door, and round behind the hut just in time to avoid running right into the arms of a new--and sober--body of the now revolted police, who had come up to join in the fun and to loot their murdered officer's quarters.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Then the faithful Pukele made a movement with his hand behind him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading John Ames, between him and the door aforesaid, watched every move.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then the faithful Pukele made a movement with his hand behind him.
temporary military shelter
From this reading John Ames slid from the chair, and in a moment was through the door, and round behind the hut just in time to avoid running right into the arms of a new--and sober--body of the now revolted police, who had come up to join in the fun and to loot their murdered officer's quarters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading John Ames slid from the chair, and in a moment was through the door, and round behind the hut just in time to avoid running right into the arms of a new--and sober--body of the now revolted police, who had come up to join in the fun and to loot their murdered officer's quarters.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading John Ames slid from the chair, and in a moment was through the door, and round behind the hut just in time to avoid running right into the arms of a new--and sober--body of the now revolted police, who had come up to join in the fun and to loot their murdered officer's quarters.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was unmistakable.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Ames, between him and the door aforesaid, watched every move.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading John Ames slid from the chair, and in a moment was through the door, and round behind the hut just in time to avoid running right into the arms of a new--and sober--body of the now revolted police, who had come up to join in the fun and to loot their murdered officer's quarters.
and nothing more
From this reading John Ames slid from the chair, and in a moment was through the door, and round behind the hut just in time to avoid running right into the arms of a new--and sober--body of the now revolted police, who had come up to join in the fun and to loot their murdered officer's quarters.
lootnounUS /luːt/
goods or money obtained illegally
From this reading John Ames slid from the chair, and in a moment was through the door, and round behind the hut just in time to avoid running right into the arms of a new--and sober--body of the now revolted police, who had come up to join in the fun and to loot their murdered officer's quarters.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Then the faithful Pukele made a movement with his hand behind him.
maudlinadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːdlɪn/
effusively or insincerely emotional
From this reading The savage roysterers were becoming alternately more and more riotous and maudlin.
a particular point in time
From this reading John Ames slid from the chair, and in a moment was through the door, and round behind the hut just in time to avoid running right into the arms of a new--and sober--body of the now revolted police, who had come up to join in the fun and to loot their murdered officer's quarters.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The savage roysterers were becoming alternately more and more riotous and maudlin.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading John Ames, between him and the door aforesaid, watched every move.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Then the faithful Pukele made a movement with his hand behind him.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading John Ames slid from the chair, and in a moment was through the door, and round behind the hut just in time to avoid running right into the arms of a new--and sober--body of the now revolted police, who had come up to join in the fun and to loot their murdered officer's quarters.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading John Ames slid from the chair, and in a moment was through the door, and round behind the hut just in time to avoid running right into the arms of a new--and sober--body of the now revolted police, who had come up to join in the fun and to loot their murdered officer's quarters.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading John Ames slid from the chair, and in a moment was through the door, and round behind the hut just in time to avoid running right into the arms of a new--and sober--body of the now revolted police, who had come up to join in the fun and to loot their murdered officer's quarters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading John Ames slid from the chair, and in a moment was through the door, and round behind the hut just in time to avoid running right into the arms of a new--and sober--body of the now revolted police, who had come up to join in the fun and to loot their murdered officer's quarters.
officer'snounUS /ˈɔːfɪsərz/
possessive form of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading John Ames slid from the chair, and in a moment was through the door, and round behind the hut just in time to avoid running right into the arms of a new--and sober--body of the now revolted police, who had come up to join in the fun and to loot their murdered officer's quarters.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading John Ames slid from the chair, and in a moment was through the door, and round behind the hut just in time to avoid running right into the arms of a new--and sober--body of the now revolted police, who had come up to join in the fun and to loot their murdered officer's quarters.
Pukele
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From this reading Then the faithful Pukele made a movement with his hand behind him.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading John Ames slid from the chair, and in a moment was through the door, and round behind the hut just in time to avoid running right into the arms of a new--and sober--body of the now revolted police, who had come up to join in the fun and to loot their murdered officer's quarters.
revoltedverbUS /rɪˈvoʊltɪd/
past form of “revolt” — make revolution
From this reading John Ames slid from the chair, and in a moment was through the door, and round behind the hut just in time to avoid running right into the arms of a new--and sober--body of the now revolted police, who had come up to join in the fun and to loot their murdered officer's quarters.
precisely, exactly
From this reading John Ames slid from the chair, and in a moment was through the door, and round behind the hut just in time to avoid running right into the arms of a new--and sober--body of the now revolted police, who had come up to join in the fun and to loot their murdered officer's quarters.
riotousadjectiveUS /ˈraɪətəs/
produced or growing in extreme abundance
From this reading The savage roysterers were becoming alternately more and more riotous and maudlin.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading John Ames slid from the chair, and in a moment was through the door, and round behind the hut just in time to avoid running right into the arms of a new--and sober--body of the now revolted police, who had come up to join in the fun and to loot their murdered officer's quarters.
roysterers
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From this reading The savage roysterers were becoming alternately more and more riotous and maudlin.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading John Ames slid from the chair, and in a moment was through the door, and round behind the hut just in time to avoid running right into the arms of a new--and sober--body of the now revolted police, who had come up to join in the fun and to loot their murdered officer's quarters.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The savage roysterers were becoming alternately more and more riotous and maudlin.
slidverbUS /slɪd/
inflected form of “slide” — move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading John Ames slid from the chair, and in a moment was through the door, and round behind the hut just in time to avoid running right into the arms of a new--and sober--body of the now revolted police, who had come up to join in the fun and to loot their murdered officer's quarters.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading John Ames slid from the chair, and in a moment was through the door, and round behind the hut just in time to avoid running right into the arms of a new--and sober--body of the now revolted police, who had come up to join in the fun and to loot their murdered officer's quarters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading John Ames, between him and the door aforesaid, watched every move.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading John Ames slid from the chair, and in a moment was through the door, and round behind the hut just in time to avoid running right into the arms of a new--and sober--body of the now revolted police, who had come up to join in the fun and to loot their murdered officer's quarters.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the faithful Pukele made a movement with his hand behind him.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading John Ames slid from the chair, and in a moment was through the door, and round behind the hut just in time to avoid running right into the arms of a new--and sober--body of the now revolted police, who had come up to join in the fun and to loot their murdered officer's quarters.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading John Ames slid from the chair, and in a moment was through the door, and round behind the hut just in time to avoid running right into the arms of a new--and sober--body of the now revolted police, who had come up to join in the fun and to loot their murdered officer's quarters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading John Ames slid from the chair, and in a moment was through the door, and round behind the hut just in time to avoid running right into the arms of a new--and sober--body of the now revolted police, who had come up to join in the fun and to loot their murdered officer's quarters.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading It was unmistakable.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading John Ames slid from the chair, and in a moment was through the door, and round behind the hut just in time to avoid running right into the arms of a new--and sober--body of the now revolted police, who had come up to join in the fun and to loot their murdered officer's quarters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was unmistakable.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading John Ames, between him and the door aforesaid, watched every move.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The savage roysterers were becoming alternately more and more riotous and maudlin.
which person or people
From this reading John Ames slid from the chair, and in a moment was through the door, and round behind the hut just in time to avoid running right into the arms of a new--and sober--body of the now revolted police, who had come up to join in the fun and to loot their murdered officer's quarters.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then the faithful Pukele made a movement with his hand behind him.
