used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Everett Hammond, in consultation with Thomas, would have taken the young man by force--for Hammond was a strapping six feet two or thereabouts, and Marvin was but a stripling in strength.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading Millie felt something of compassion for his predicament, but the thought that any one she knew should be accused of theft filled her with horror.
advocateverbUS /ˈædvəkət/
push for something
From this reading But Thomas, cool and controlled, and always an advocate of keeping within the letter of the law, counseled him against any such hot-headed procedure, explaining that it might militate against them in a court where outside operators in land or mining stocks were not looked upon with any too friendly a spirit.
afieldadverbUS /əˈfiːld/
far away from home or one's usual surroundings
From this reading Mrs. Jones and Millie, astounded and uncomfortable in a situation far afield from their uneventful lives, were too perplexed to speak, contenting themselves with staring at Marvin in unbridled disgust.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But Thomas, cool and controlled, and always an advocate of keeping within the letter of the law, counseled him against any such hot-headed procedure, explaining that it might militate against them in a court where outside operators in land or mining stocks were not looked upon with any too friendly a spirit.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But Thomas, cool and controlled, and always an advocate of keeping within the letter of the law, counseled him against any such hot-headed procedure, explaining that it might militate against them in a court where outside operators in land or mining stocks were not looked upon with any too friendly a spirit.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But Thomas, cool and controlled, and always an advocate of keeping within the letter of the law, counseled him against any such hot-headed procedure, explaining that it might militate against them in a court where outside operators in land or mining stocks were not looked upon with any too friendly a spirit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The unexpected denouement between Marvin and Sheriff Blodgett brought consternation to those who had contrived toward his apprehension.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But Thomas, cool and controlled, and always an advocate of keeping within the letter of the law, counseled him against any such hot-headed procedure, explaining that it might militate against them in a court where outside operators in land or mining stocks were not looked upon with any too friendly a spirit.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading The unexpected denouement between Marvin and Sheriff Blodgett brought consternation to those who had contrived toward his apprehension.
astoundedadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Mrs. Jones and Millie, astounded and uncomfortable in a situation far afield from their uneventful lives, were too perplexed to speak, contenting themselves with staring at Marvin in unbridled disgust.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Jones and Millie, astounded and uncomfortable in a situation far afield from their uneventful lives, were too perplexed to speak, contenting themselves with staring at Marvin in unbridled disgust.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Millie felt something of compassion for his predicament, but the thought that any one she knew should be accused of theft filled her with horror.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The unexpected denouement between Marvin and Sheriff Blodgett brought consternation to those who had contrived toward his apprehension.
Blodgett
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From this reading The unexpected denouement between Marvin and Sheriff Blodgett brought consternation to those who had contrived toward his apprehension.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The unexpected denouement between Marvin and Sheriff Blodgett brought consternation to those who had contrived toward his apprehension.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Everett Hammond, in consultation with Thomas, would have taken the young man by force--for Hammond was a strapping six feet two or thereabouts, and Marvin was but a stripling in strength.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Everett Hammond, in consultation with Thomas, would have taken the young man by force--for Hammond was a strapping six feet two or thereabouts, and Marvin was but a stripling in strength.
compassionnounUS /kəmˈpæʃən/
a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
From this reading Millie felt something of compassion for his predicament, but the thought that any one she knew should be accused of theft filled her with horror.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading The unexpected denouement between Marvin and Sheriff Blodgett brought consternation to those who had contrived toward his apprehension.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading Everett Hammond, in consultation with Thomas, would have taken the young man by force--for Hammond was a strapping six feet two or thereabouts, and Marvin was but a stripling in strength.
contenting
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From this reading Mrs. Jones and Millie, astounded and uncomfortable in a situation far afield from their uneventful lives, were too perplexed to speak, contenting themselves with staring at Marvin in unbridled disgust.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading The unexpected denouement between Marvin and Sheriff Blodgett brought consternation to those who had contrived toward his apprehension.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading But Thomas, cool and controlled, and always an advocate of keeping within the letter of the law, counseled him against any such hot-headed procedure, explaining that it might militate against them in a court where outside operators in land or mining stocks were not looked upon with any too friendly a spirit.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading But Thomas, cool and controlled, and always an advocate of keeping within the letter of the law, counseled him against any such hot-headed procedure, explaining that it might militate against them in a court where outside operators in land or mining stocks were not looked upon with any too friendly a spirit.
counseledverbUS /ˈkaʊnsəld/
past form of “counsel” — give advice to
From this reading But Thomas, cool and controlled, and always an advocate of keeping within the letter of the law, counseled him against any such hot-headed procedure, explaining that it might militate against them in a court where outside operators in land or mining stocks were not looked upon with any too friendly a spirit.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading But Thomas, cool and controlled, and always an advocate of keeping within the letter of the law, counseled him against any such hot-headed procedure, explaining that it might militate against them in a court where outside operators in land or mining stocks were not looked upon with any too friendly a spirit.
denouementnounUS /ˌdeɪnuːˈmɑːn/
the outcome of a complex sequence of events
From this reading The unexpected denouement between Marvin and Sheriff Blodgett brought consternation to those who had contrived toward his apprehension.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading Mrs. Jones and Millie, astounded and uncomfortable in a situation far afield from their uneventful lives, were too perplexed to speak, contenting themselves with staring at Marvin in unbridled disgust.
Everett
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From this reading Everett Hammond, in consultation with Thomas, would have taken the young man by force--for Hammond was a strapping six feet two or thereabouts, and Marvin was but a stripling in strength.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading But Thomas, cool and controlled, and always an advocate of keeping within the letter of the law, counseled him against any such hot-headed procedure, explaining that it might militate against them in a court where outside operators in land or mining stocks were not looked upon with any too friendly a spirit.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Mrs. Jones and Millie, astounded and uncomfortable in a situation far afield from their uneventful lives, were too perplexed to speak, contenting themselves with staring at Marvin in unbridled disgust.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Everett Hammond, in consultation with Thomas, would have taken the young man by force--for Hammond was a strapping six feet two or thereabouts, and Marvin was but a stripling in strength.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Millie felt something of compassion for his predicament, but the thought that any one she knew should be accused of theft filled her with horror.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Millie felt something of compassion for his predicament, but the thought that any one she knew should be accused of theft filled her with horror.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Everett Hammond, in consultation with Thomas, would have taken the young man by force--for Hammond was a strapping six feet two or thereabouts, and Marvin was but a stripling in strength.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Everett Hammond, in consultation with Thomas, would have taken the young man by force--for Hammond was a strapping six feet two or thereabouts, and Marvin was but a stripling in strength.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading But Thomas, cool and controlled, and always an advocate of keeping within the letter of the law, counseled him against any such hot-headed procedure, explaining that it might militate against them in a court where outside operators in land or mining stocks were not looked upon with any too friendly a spirit.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Jones and Millie, astounded and uncomfortable in a situation far afield from their uneventful lives, were too perplexed to speak, contenting themselves with staring at Marvin in unbridled disgust.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The unexpected denouement between Marvin and Sheriff Blodgett brought consternation to those who had contrived toward his apprehension.
Hammond
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From this reading Everett Hammond, in consultation with Thomas, would have taken the young man by force--for Hammond was a strapping six feet two or thereabouts, and Marvin was but a stripling in strength.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Everett Hammond, in consultation with Thomas, would have taken the young man by force--for Hammond was a strapping six feet two or thereabouts, and Marvin was but a stripling in strength.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Millie felt something of compassion for his predicament, but the thought that any one she knew should be accused of theft filled her with horror.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But Thomas, cool and controlled, and always an advocate of keeping within the letter of the law, counseled him against any such hot-headed procedure, explaining that it might militate against them in a court where outside operators in land or mining stocks were not looked upon with any too friendly a spirit.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The unexpected denouement between Marvin and Sheriff Blodgett brought consternation to those who had contrived toward his apprehension.
intense and profound fear
From this reading Millie felt something of compassion for his predicament, but the thought that any one she knew should be accused of theft filled her with horror.
hot-headed
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From this reading But Thomas, cool and controlled, and always an advocate of keeping within the letter of the law, counseled him against any such hot-headed procedure, explaining that it might militate against them in a court where outside operators in land or mining stocks were not looked upon with any too friendly a spirit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Everett Hammond, in consultation with Thomas, would have taken the young man by force--for Hammond was a strapping six feet two or thereabouts, and Marvin was but a stripling in strength.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But Thomas, cool and controlled, and always an advocate of keeping within the letter of the law, counseled him against any such hot-headed procedure, explaining that it might militate against them in a court where outside operators in land or mining stocks were not looked upon with any too friendly a spirit.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading Mrs. Jones and Millie, astounded and uncomfortable in a situation far afield from their uneventful lives, were too perplexed to speak, contenting themselves with staring at Marvin in unbridled disgust.
conformity or harmony
From this reading But Thomas, cool and controlled, and always an advocate of keeping within the letter of the law, counseled him against any such hot-headed procedure, explaining that it might militate against them in a court where outside operators in land or mining stocks were not looked upon with any too friendly a spirit.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Millie felt something of compassion for his predicament, but the thought that any one she knew should be accused of theft filled her with horror.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading But Thomas, cool and controlled, and always an advocate of keeping within the letter of the law, counseled him against any such hot-headed procedure, explaining that it might militate against them in a court where outside operators in land or mining stocks were not looked upon with any too friendly a spirit.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading But Thomas, cool and controlled, and always an advocate of keeping within the letter of the law, counseled him against any such hot-headed procedure, explaining that it might militate against them in a court where outside operators in land or mining stocks were not looked upon with any too friendly a spirit.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading But Thomas, cool and controlled, and always an advocate of keeping within the letter of the law, counseled him against any such hot-headed procedure, explaining that it might militate against them in a court where outside operators in land or mining stocks were not looked upon with any too friendly a spirit.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Mrs. Jones and Millie, astounded and uncomfortable in a situation far afield from their uneventful lives, were too perplexed to speak, contenting themselves with staring at Marvin in unbridled disgust.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But Thomas, cool and controlled, and always an advocate of keeping within the letter of the law, counseled him against any such hot-headed procedure, explaining that it might militate against them in a court where outside operators in land or mining stocks were not looked upon with any too friendly a spirit.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Everett Hammond, in consultation with Thomas, would have taken the young man by force--for Hammond was a strapping six feet two or thereabouts, and Marvin was but a stripling in strength.
Marvin
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From this reading The unexpected denouement between Marvin and Sheriff Blodgett brought consternation to those who had contrived toward his apprehension.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But Thomas, cool and controlled, and always an advocate of keeping within the letter of the law, counseled him against any such hot-headed procedure, explaining that it might militate against them in a court where outside operators in land or mining stocks were not looked upon with any too friendly a spirit.
militateverbUS /ˈmɪlɪteɪt/
have force or influence; bring about an effect or change
From this reading But Thomas, cool and controlled, and always an advocate of keeping within the letter of the law, counseled him against any such hot-headed procedure, explaining that it might militate against them in a court where outside operators in land or mining stocks were not looked upon with any too friendly a spirit.
Millie
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From this reading Mrs. Jones and Millie, astounded and uncomfortable in a situation far afield from their uneventful lives, were too perplexed to speak, contenting themselves with staring at Marvin in unbridled disgust.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading But Thomas, cool and controlled, and always an advocate of keeping within the letter of the law, counseled him against any such hot-headed procedure, explaining that it might militate against them in a court where outside operators in land or mining stocks were not looked upon with any too friendly a spirit.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Jones and Millie, astounded and uncomfortable in a situation far afield from their uneventful lives, were too perplexed to speak, contenting themselves with staring at Marvin in unbridled disgust.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Thomas, cool and controlled, and always an advocate of keeping within the letter of the law, counseled him against any such hot-headed procedure, explaining that it might militate against them in a court where outside operators in land or mining stocks were not looked upon with any too friendly a spirit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But Thomas, cool and controlled, and always an advocate of keeping within the letter of the law, counseled him against any such hot-headed procedure, explaining that it might militate against them in a court where outside operators in land or mining stocks were not looked upon with any too friendly a spirit.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Millie felt something of compassion for his predicament, but the thought that any one she knew should be accused of theft filled her with horror.
operatorsnounUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtərz/
plural of “operator” — (mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
From this reading But Thomas, cool and controlled, and always an advocate of keeping within the letter of the law, counseled him against any such hot-headed procedure, explaining that it might militate against them in a court where outside operators in land or mining stocks were not looked upon with any too friendly a spirit.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Everett Hammond, in consultation with Thomas, would have taken the young man by force--for Hammond was a strapping six feet two or thereabouts, and Marvin was but a stripling in strength.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading But Thomas, cool and controlled, and always an advocate of keeping within the letter of the law, counseled him against any such hot-headed procedure, explaining that it might militate against them in a court where outside operators in land or mining stocks were not looked upon with any too friendly a spirit.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading Mrs. Jones and Millie, astounded and uncomfortable in a situation far afield from their uneventful lives, were too perplexed to speak, contenting themselves with staring at Marvin in unbridled disgust.
predicamentnounUS /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading Millie felt something of compassion for his predicament, but the thought that any one she knew should be accused of theft filled her with horror.
procedurenounUS /prəˈsiːdʒər/
a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading But Thomas, cool and controlled, and always an advocate of keeping within the letter of the law, counseled him against any such hot-headed procedure, explaining that it might militate against them in a court where outside operators in land or mining stocks were not looked upon with any too friendly a spirit.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Millie felt something of compassion for his predicament, but the thought that any one she knew should be accused of theft filled her with horror.
SheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading The unexpected denouement between Marvin and Sheriff Blodgett brought consternation to those who had contrived toward his apprehension.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Millie felt something of compassion for his predicament, but the thought that any one she knew should be accused of theft filled her with horror.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Mrs. Jones and Millie, astounded and uncomfortable in a situation far afield from their uneventful lives, were too perplexed to speak, contenting themselves with staring at Marvin in unbridled disgust.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Everett Hammond, in consultation with Thomas, would have taken the young man by force--for Hammond was a strapping six feet two or thereabouts, and Marvin was but a stripling in strength.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Millie felt something of compassion for his predicament, but the thought that any one she knew should be accused of theft filled her with horror.
express in speech
From this reading Mrs. Jones and Millie, astounded and uncomfortable in a situation far afield from their uneventful lives, were too perplexed to speak, contenting themselves with staring at Marvin in unbridled disgust.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading But Thomas, cool and controlled, and always an advocate of keeping within the letter of the law, counseled him against any such hot-headed procedure, explaining that it might militate against them in a court where outside operators in land or mining stocks were not looked upon with any too friendly a spirit.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Mrs. Jones and Millie, astounded and uncomfortable in a situation far afield from their uneventful lives, were too perplexed to speak, contenting themselves with staring at Marvin in unbridled disgust.
stocksnounUS /stɑːks/
a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction
From this reading But Thomas, cool and controlled, and always an advocate of keeping within the letter of the law, counseled him against any such hot-headed procedure, explaining that it might militate against them in a court where outside operators in land or mining stocks were not looked upon with any too friendly a spirit.
strappingadjectiveUS /ˈstræpɪŋ/
muscular and heavily built
From this reading Everett Hammond, in consultation with Thomas, would have taken the young man by force--for Hammond was a strapping six feet two or thereabouts, and Marvin was but a stripling in strength.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Everett Hammond, in consultation with Thomas, would have taken the young man by force--for Hammond was a strapping six feet two or thereabouts, and Marvin was but a stripling in strength.
striplingnounUS /ˈstrɪplɪŋ/
a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity
From this reading Everett Hammond, in consultation with Thomas, would have taken the young man by force--for Hammond was a strapping six feet two or thereabouts, and Marvin was but a stripling in strength.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But Thomas, cool and controlled, and always an advocate of keeping within the letter of the law, counseled him against any such hot-headed procedure, explaining that it might militate against them in a court where outside operators in land or mining stocks were not looked upon with any too friendly a spirit.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Everett Hammond, in consultation with Thomas, would have taken the young man by force--for Hammond was a strapping six feet two or thereabouts, and Marvin was but a stripling in strength.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But Thomas, cool and controlled, and always an advocate of keeping within the letter of the law, counseled him against any such hot-headed procedure, explaining that it might militate against them in a court where outside operators in land or mining stocks were not looked upon with any too friendly a spirit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The unexpected denouement between Marvin and Sheriff Blodgett brought consternation to those who had contrived toward his apprehension.
theftnounUS /θeft/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading Millie felt something of compassion for his predicament, but the thought that any one she knew should be accused of theft filled her with horror.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Jones and Millie, astounded and uncomfortable in a situation far afield from their uneventful lives, were too perplexed to speak, contenting themselves with staring at Marvin in unbridled disgust.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But Thomas, cool and controlled, and always an advocate of keeping within the letter of the law, counseled him against any such hot-headed procedure, explaining that it might militate against them in a court where outside operators in land or mining stocks were not looked upon with any too friendly a spirit.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Mrs. Jones and Millie, astounded and uncomfortable in a situation far afield from their uneventful lives, were too perplexed to speak, contenting themselves with staring at Marvin in unbridled disgust.
thereaboutsadverbUS /ˌðerəˈbaʊts/
near that time or date
From this reading Everett Hammond, in consultation with Thomas, would have taken the young man by force--for Hammond was a strapping six feet two or thereabouts, and Marvin was but a stripling in strength.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Everett Hammond, in consultation with Thomas, would have taken the young man by force--for Hammond was a strapping six feet two or thereabouts, and Marvin was but a stripling in strength.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The unexpected denouement between Marvin and Sheriff Blodgett brought consternation to those who had contrived toward his apprehension.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Millie felt something of compassion for his predicament, but the thought that any one she knew should be accused of theft filled her with horror.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The unexpected denouement between Marvin and Sheriff Blodgett brought consternation to those who had contrived toward his apprehension.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But Thomas, cool and controlled, and always an advocate of keeping within the letter of the law, counseled him against any such hot-headed procedure, explaining that it might militate against them in a court where outside operators in land or mining stocks were not looked upon with any too friendly a spirit.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The unexpected denouement between Marvin and Sheriff Blodgett brought consternation to those who had contrived toward his apprehension.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Everett Hammond, in consultation with Thomas, would have taken the young man by force--for Hammond was a strapping six feet two or thereabouts, and Marvin was but a stripling in strength.
unbridledadjectiveUS /ənˈbraɪdəld/
not restrained or controlled
From this reading Mrs. Jones and Millie, astounded and uncomfortable in a situation far afield from their uneventful lives, were too perplexed to speak, contenting themselves with staring at Marvin in unbridled disgust.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading Mrs. Jones and Millie, astounded and uncomfortable in a situation far afield from their uneventful lives, were too perplexed to speak, contenting themselves with staring at Marvin in unbridled disgust.
uneventfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌniˈventfəl/
marked by no noteworthy or significant events
From this reading Mrs. Jones and Millie, astounded and uncomfortable in a situation far afield from their uneventful lives, were too perplexed to speak, contenting themselves with staring at Marvin in unbridled disgust.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading The unexpected denouement between Marvin and Sheriff Blodgett brought consternation to those who had contrived toward his apprehension.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But Thomas, cool and controlled, and always an advocate of keeping within the letter of the law, counseled him against any such hot-headed procedure, explaining that it might militate against them in a court where outside operators in land or mining stocks were not looked upon with any too friendly a spirit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everett Hammond, in consultation with Thomas, would have taken the young man by force--for Hammond was a strapping six feet two or thereabouts, and Marvin was but a stripling in strength.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But Thomas, cool and controlled, and always an advocate of keeping within the letter of the law, counseled him against any such hot-headed procedure, explaining that it might militate against them in a court where outside operators in land or mining stocks were not looked upon with any too friendly a spirit.
in or at the place that
From this reading But Thomas, cool and controlled, and always an advocate of keeping within the letter of the law, counseled him against any such hot-headed procedure, explaining that it might militate against them in a court where outside operators in land or mining stocks were not looked upon with any too friendly a spirit.
which person or people
From this reading The unexpected denouement between Marvin and Sheriff Blodgett brought consternation to those who had contrived toward his apprehension.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Everett Hammond, in consultation with Thomas, would have taken the young man by force--for Hammond was a strapping six feet two or thereabouts, and Marvin was but a stripling in strength.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading But Thomas, cool and controlled, and always an advocate of keeping within the letter of the law, counseled him against any such hot-headed procedure, explaining that it might militate against them in a court where outside operators in land or mining stocks were not looked upon with any too friendly a spirit.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Everett Hammond, in consultation with Thomas, would have taken the young man by force--for Hammond was a strapping six feet two or thereabouts, and Marvin was but a stripling in strength.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Everett Hammond, in consultation with Thomas, would have taken the young man by force--for Hammond was a strapping six feet two or thereabouts, and Marvin was but a stripling in strength.
