used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This night in the poolroom a heavy-set, sort of countrified guy, a guy who didn't look at all as a detective should look, came in and flashed a badge and a warrant on him and called him Chaney--Herbert H. Chaney, that way, in full, to prove there was no mistake, and told him he was under arrest.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading With an admirable docility he submitted to being pinched.
(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 This night in the poolroom a heavy-set, sort of countrified guy, a guy who didn't look at all as a detective should look, came in and flashed a badge and a warrant on him and called him Chaney--Herbert H. Chaney, that way, in full, to prove there was no mistake, and told him he was under arrest.
American-plan
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From this reading His captor escorted him to a second-rate American-plan hotel and took him up to a room on the third floor.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Chaney was never the one to start a jam; the stranger had shown the butt of an automatic when he was showing the badge.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This night in the poolroom a heavy-set, sort of countrified guy, a guy who didn't look at all as a detective should look, came in and flashed a badge and a warrant on him and called him Chaney--Herbert H. Chaney, that way, in full, to prove there was no mistake, and told him he was under arrest.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading This night in the poolroom a heavy-set, sort of countrified guy, a guy who didn't look at all as a detective should look, came in and flashed a badge and a warrant on him and called him Chaney--Herbert H. Chaney, that way, in full, to prove there was no mistake, and told him he was under arrest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This night in the poolroom a heavy-set, sort of countrified guy, a guy who didn't look at all as a detective should look, came in and flashed a badge and a warrant on him and called him Chaney--Herbert H. Chaney, that way, in full, to prove there was no mistake, and told him he was under arrest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This night in the poolroom a heavy-set, sort of countrified guy, a guy who didn't look at all as a detective should look, came in and flashed a badge and a warrant on him and called him Chaney--Herbert H. Chaney, that way, in full, to prove there was no mistake, and told him he was under arrest.
automaticadjectiveUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/
operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control
From this reading Chaney was never the one to start a jam; the stranger had shown the butt of an automatic when he was showing the badge.
badgenounUS /bædʒ/
an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)
From this reading This night in the poolroom a heavy-set, sort of countrified guy, a guy who didn't look at all as a detective should look, came in and flashed a badge and a warrant on him and called him Chaney--Herbert H. Chaney, that way, in full, to prove there was no mistake, and told him he was under arrest.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading With an admirable docility he submitted to being pinched.
buttverbUS /bʌt/
lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading Chaney was never the one to start a jam; the stranger had shown the butt of an automatic when he was showing the badge.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading This night in the poolroom a heavy-set, sort of countrified guy, a guy who didn't look at all as a detective should look, came in and flashed a badge and a warrant on him and called him Chaney--Herbert H. Chaney, that way, in full, to prove there was no mistake, and told him he was under arrest.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This night in the poolroom a heavy-set, sort of countrified guy, a guy who didn't look at all as a detective should look, came in and flashed a badge and a warrant on him and called him Chaney--Herbert H. Chaney, that way, in full, to prove there was no mistake, and told him he was under arrest.
captornounUS /ˈkæptər/
a person who captures and holds people or animals
From this reading His captor escorted him to a second-rate American-plan hotel and took him up to a room on the third floor.
Chaney
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From this reading This night in the poolroom a heavy-set, sort of countrified guy, a guy who didn't look at all as a detective should look, came in and flashed a badge and a warrant on him and called him Chaney--Herbert H. Chaney, that way, in full, to prove there was no mistake, and told him he was under arrest.
countrifiedadjective
characteristic of rural life
From this reading This night in the poolroom a heavy-set, sort of countrified guy, a guy who didn't look at all as a detective should look, came in and flashed a badge and a warrant on him and called him Chaney--Herbert H. Chaney, that way, in full, to prove there was no mistake, and told him he was under arrest.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading This night in the poolroom a heavy-set, sort of countrified guy, a guy who didn't look at all as a detective should look, came in and flashed a badge and a warrant on him and called him Chaney--Herbert H. Chaney, that way, in full, to prove there was no mistake, and told him he was under arrest.
didn't
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From this reading This night in the poolroom a heavy-set, sort of countrified guy, a guy who didn't look at all as a detective should look, came in and flashed a badge and a warrant on him and called him Chaney--Herbert H. Chaney, that way, in full, to prove there was no mistake, and told him he was under arrest.
docilitynounUS /dɑːˈsɪləti/
the trait of being agreeably submissive and manageable
From this reading With an admirable docility he submitted to being pinched.
escortedverbUS /eˈskɔːrtɪd/
past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort
From this reading His captor escorted him to a second-rate American-plan hotel and took him up to a room on the third floor.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading This night in the poolroom a heavy-set, sort of countrified guy, a guy who didn't look at all as a detective should look, came in and flashed a badge and a warrant on him and called him Chaney--Herbert H. Chaney, that way, in full, to prove there was no mistake, and told him he was under arrest.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading His captor escorted him to a second-rate American-plan hotel and took him up to a room on the third floor.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading This night in the poolroom a heavy-set, sort of countrified guy, a guy who didn't look at all as a detective should look, came in and flashed a badge and a warrant on him and called him Chaney--Herbert H. Chaney, that way, in full, to prove there was no mistake, and told him he was under arrest.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading This night in the poolroom a heavy-set, sort of countrified guy, a guy who didn't look at all as a detective should look, came in and flashed a badge and a warrant on him and called him Chaney--Herbert H. Chaney, that way, in full, to prove there was no mistake, and told him he was under arrest.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading This night in the poolroom a heavy-set, sort of countrified guy, a guy who didn't look at all as a detective should look, came in and flashed a badge and a warrant on him and called him Chaney--Herbert H. Chaney, that way, in full, to prove there was no mistake, and told him he was under arrest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Chaney was never the one to start a jam; the stranger had shown the butt of an automatic when he was showing the badge.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This night in the poolroom a heavy-set, sort of countrified guy, a guy who didn't look at all as a detective should look, came in and flashed a badge and a warrant on him and called him Chaney--Herbert H. Chaney, that way, in full, to prove there was no mistake, and told him he was under arrest.
heavy-set
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From this reading This night in the poolroom a heavy-set, sort of countrified guy, a guy who didn't look at all as a detective should look, came in and flashed a badge and a warrant on him and called him Chaney--Herbert H. Chaney, that way, in full, to prove there was no mistake, and told him he was under arrest.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading This night in the poolroom a heavy-set, sort of countrified guy, a guy who didn't look at all as a detective should look, came in and flashed a badge and a warrant on him and called him Chaney--Herbert H. Chaney, that way, in full, to prove there was no mistake, and told him he was under arrest.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This night in the poolroom a heavy-set, sort of countrified guy, a guy who didn't look at all as a detective should look, came in and flashed a badge and a warrant on him and called him Chaney--Herbert H. Chaney, that way, in full, to prove there was no mistake, and told him he was under arrest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His captor escorted him to a second-rate American-plan hotel and took him up to a room on the third floor.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading His captor escorted him to a second-rate American-plan hotel and took him up to a room on the third floor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This night in the poolroom a heavy-set, sort of countrified guy, a guy who didn't look at all as a detective should look, came in and flashed a badge and a warrant on him and called him Chaney--Herbert H. Chaney, that way, in full, to prove there was no mistake, and told him he was under arrest.
jamverbUS /dʒæm/
press tightly together or cram
From this reading Chaney was never the one to start a jam; the stranger had shown the butt of an automatic when he was showing the badge.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading This night in the poolroom a heavy-set, sort of countrified guy, a guy who didn't look at all as a detective should look, came in and flashed a badge and a warrant on him and called him Chaney--Herbert H. Chaney, that way, in full, to prove there was no mistake, and told him he was under arrest.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading This night in the poolroom a heavy-set, sort of countrified guy, a guy who didn't look at all as a detective should look, came in and flashed a badge and a warrant on him and called him Chaney--Herbert H. Chaney, that way, in full, to prove there was no mistake, and told him he was under arrest.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Chaney was never the one to start a jam; the stranger had shown the butt of an automatic when he was showing the badge.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading This night in the poolroom a heavy-set, sort of countrified guy, a guy who didn't look at all as a detective should look, came in and flashed a badge and a warrant on him and called him Chaney--Herbert H. Chaney, that way, in full, to prove there was no mistake, and told him he was under arrest.
not any; not one
From this reading This night in the poolroom a heavy-set, sort of countrified guy, a guy who didn't look at all as a detective should look, came in and flashed a badge and a warrant on him and called him Chaney--Herbert H. Chaney, that way, in full, to prove there was no mistake, and told him he was under arrest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This night in the poolroom a heavy-set, sort of countrified guy, a guy who didn't look at all as a detective should look, came in and flashed a badge and a warrant on him and called him Chaney--Herbert H. Chaney, that way, in full, to prove there was no mistake, and told him he was under arrest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This night in the poolroom a heavy-set, sort of countrified guy, a guy who didn't look at all as a detective should look, came in and flashed a badge and a warrant on him and called him Chaney--Herbert H. Chaney, that way, in full, to prove there was no mistake, and told him he was under arrest.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Chaney was never the one to start a jam; the stranger had shown the butt of an automatic when he was showing the badge.
pinchedadjectiveUS /pɪntʃt/
sounding as if the nose were pinched
From this reading With an admirable docility he submitted to being pinched.
poolroomnoun
a room with pool tables where pool is played
From this reading This night in the poolroom a heavy-set, sort of countrified guy, a guy who didn't look at all as a detective should look, came in and flashed a badge and a warrant on him and called him Chaney--Herbert H. Chaney, that way, in full, to prove there was no mistake, and told him he was under arrest.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading This night in the poolroom a heavy-set, sort of countrified guy, a guy who didn't look at all as a detective should look, came in and flashed a badge and a warrant on him and called him Chaney--Herbert H. Chaney, that way, in full, to prove there was no mistake, and told him he was under arrest.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading His captor escorted him to a second-rate American-plan hotel and took him up to a room on the third floor.
second-rateadjective
moderate to inferior in quality
From this reading His captor escorted him to a second-rate American-plan hotel and took him up to a room on the third floor.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading This night in the poolroom a heavy-set, sort of countrified guy, a guy who didn't look at all as a detective should look, came in and flashed a badge and a warrant on him and called him Chaney--Herbert H. Chaney, that way, in full, to prove there was no mistake, and told him he was under arrest.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Chaney was never the one to start a jam; the stranger had shown the butt of an automatic when he was showing the badge.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Chaney was never the one to start a jam; the stranger had shown the butt of an automatic when he was showing the badge.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading This night in the poolroom a heavy-set, sort of countrified guy, a guy who didn't look at all as a detective should look, came in and flashed a badge and a warrant on him and called him Chaney--Herbert H. Chaney, that way, in full, to prove there was no mistake, and told him he was under arrest.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Chaney was never the one to start a jam; the stranger had shown the butt of an automatic when he was showing the badge.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Chaney was never the one to start a jam; the stranger had shown the butt of an automatic when he was showing the badge.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading With an admirable docility he submitted to being pinched.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This night in the poolroom a heavy-set, sort of countrified guy, a guy who didn't look at all as a detective should look, came in and flashed a badge and a warrant on him and called him Chaney--Herbert H. Chaney, that way, in full, to prove there was no mistake, and told him he was under arrest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This night in the poolroom a heavy-set, sort of countrified guy, a guy who didn't look at all as a detective should look, came in and flashed a badge and a warrant on him and called him Chaney--Herbert H. Chaney, that way, in full, to prove there was no mistake, and told him he was under arrest.
in or at that place or location
From this reading This night in the poolroom a heavy-set, sort of countrified guy, a guy who didn't look at all as a detective should look, came in and flashed a badge and a warrant on him and called him Chaney--Herbert H. Chaney, that way, in full, to prove there was no mistake, and told him he was under arrest.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading His captor escorted him to a second-rate American-plan hotel and took him up to a room on the third floor.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This night in the poolroom a heavy-set, sort of countrified guy, a guy who didn't look at all as a detective should look, came in and flashed a badge and a warrant on him and called him Chaney--Herbert H. Chaney, that way, in full, to prove there was no mistake, and told him he was under arrest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This night in the poolroom a heavy-set, sort of countrified guy, a guy who didn't look at all as a detective should look, came in and flashed a badge and a warrant on him and called him Chaney--Herbert H. Chaney, that way, in full, to prove there was no mistake, and told him he was under arrest.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading This night in the poolroom a heavy-set, sort of countrified guy, a guy who didn't look at all as a detective should look, came in and flashed a badge and a warrant on him and called him Chaney--Herbert H. Chaney, that way, in full, to prove there was no mistake, and told him he was under arrest.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading His captor escorted him to a second-rate American-plan hotel and took him up to a room on the third floor.
a source of difficulty
From this reading There was no trouble whatsoever.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading This night in the poolroom a heavy-set, sort of countrified guy, a guy who didn't look at all as a detective should look, came in and flashed a badge and a warrant on him and called him Chaney--Herbert H. Chaney, that way, in full, to prove there was no mistake, and told him he was under arrest.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His captor escorted him to a second-rate American-plan hotel and took him up to a room on the third floor.
warrantnounUS /ˈwɔːrənt/
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
From this reading This night in the poolroom a heavy-set, sort of countrified guy, a guy who didn't look at all as a detective should look, came in and flashed a badge and a warrant on him and called him Chaney--Herbert H. Chaney, that way, in full, to prove there was no mistake, and told him he was under arrest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This night in the poolroom a heavy-set, sort of countrified guy, a guy who didn't look at all as a detective should look, came in and flashed a badge and a warrant on him and called him Chaney--Herbert H. Chaney, that way, in full, to prove there was no mistake, and told him he was under arrest.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This night in the poolroom a heavy-set, sort of countrified guy, a guy who didn't look at all as a detective should look, came in and flashed a badge and a warrant on him and called him Chaney--Herbert H. Chaney, that way, in full, to prove there was no mistake, and told him he was under arrest.
whatsoeveradjectiveUS /ˌwʌtsoʊˈevər/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There was no trouble whatsoever.
at the time that
From this reading Chaney was never the one to start a jam; the stranger had shown the butt of an automatic when he was showing the badge.
which person or people
From this reading This night in the poolroom a heavy-set, sort of countrified guy, a guy who didn't look at all as a detective should look, came in and flashed a badge and a warrant on him and called him Chaney--Herbert H. Chaney, that way, in full, to prove there was no mistake, and told him he was under arrest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With an admirable docility he submitted to being pinched.
