used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Turning abruptly around, the spectators were amazed to see a horseman nearby, he having ridden upon the scene unobserved by all.
quickly and without warning
From this reading Turning abruptly around, the spectators were amazed to see a horseman nearby, he having ridden upon the scene unobserved by all.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Sheriff Brady stopped suddenly in his movement to put the handcuffs on his prisoner, and every person in the crowd of spectators uttered an exclamation of surprise at the unexpected word spoken so sharply and with the ring of admiration in it.
(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 Turning abruptly around, the spectators were amazed to see a horseman nearby, he having ridden upon the scene unobserved by all.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Turning abruptly around, the spectators were amazed to see a horseman nearby, he having ridden upon the scene unobserved by all.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Sheriff Brady stopped suddenly in his movement to put the handcuffs on his prisoner, and every person in the crowd of spectators uttered an exclamation of surprise at the unexpected word spoken so sharply and with the ring of admiration in it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sheriff Brady stopped suddenly in his movement to put the handcuffs on his prisoner, and every person in the crowd of spectators uttered an exclamation of surprise at the unexpected word spoken so sharply and with the ring of admiration in it.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Turning abruptly around, the spectators were amazed to see a horseman nearby, he having ridden upon the scene unobserved by all.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sheriff Brady stopped suddenly in his movement to put the handcuffs on his prisoner, and every person in the crowd of spectators uttered an exclamation of surprise at the unexpected word spoken so sharply and with the ring of admiration in it.
BradynounUS /ˈbreɪdi/
United States pioneer photographer famous for his portraits; was the official Union photographer for the American Civil War (1823-1896)
From this reading Sheriff Brady stopped suddenly in his movement to put the handcuffs on his prisoner, and every person in the crowd of spectators uttered an exclamation of surprise at the unexpected word spoken so sharply and with the ring of admiration in it.
BravonounUS /ˈbrɑːvoʊ/
a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
From this reading "Bravo!"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Turning abruptly around, the spectators were amazed to see a horseman nearby, he having ridden upon the scene unobserved by all.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Bravo for you, Dix Lewis!" cried the newcomer.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Sheriff Brady stopped suddenly in his movement to put the handcuffs on his prisoner, and every person in the crowd of spectators uttered an exclamation of surprise at the unexpected word spoken so sharply and with the ring of admiration in it.
DixnounUS /dɪks/
United States social reformer who pioneered in the reform of prisons and in the treatment of the mentally ill; superintended women army nurses during the American Civil War (1802-1887)
From this reading "Bravo for you, Dix Lewis!" cried the newcomer.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Sheriff Brady stopped suddenly in his movement to put the handcuffs on his prisoner, and every person in the crowd of spectators uttered an exclamation of surprise at the unexpected word spoken so sharply and with the ring of admiration in it.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading Sheriff Brady stopped suddenly in his movement to put the handcuffs on his prisoner, and every person in the crowd of spectators uttered an exclamation of surprise at the unexpected word spoken so sharply and with the ring of admiration in it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Bravo for you, Dix Lewis!" cried the newcomer.
handcuffsnounUS /ˈhændkʌfs/
plural of “handcuff” — shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
From this reading Sheriff Brady stopped suddenly in his movement to put the handcuffs on his prisoner, and every person in the crowd of spectators uttered an exclamation of surprise at the unexpected word spoken so sharply and with the ring of admiration in it.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Turning abruptly around, the spectators were amazed to see a horseman nearby, he having ridden upon the scene unobserved by all.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Turning abruptly around, the spectators were amazed to see a horseman nearby, he having ridden upon the scene unobserved by all.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sheriff Brady stopped suddenly in his movement to put the handcuffs on his prisoner, and every person in the crowd of spectators uttered an exclamation of surprise at the unexpected word spoken so sharply and with the ring of admiration in it.
horsemannounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
a man skilled in equitation
From this reading Turning abruptly around, the spectators were amazed to see a horseman nearby, he having ridden upon the scene unobserved by all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sheriff Brady stopped suddenly in his movement to put the handcuffs on his prisoner, and every person in the crowd of spectators uttered an exclamation of surprise at the unexpected word spoken so sharply and with the ring of admiration in it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sheriff Brady stopped suddenly in his movement to put the handcuffs on his prisoner, and every person in the crowd of spectators uttered an exclamation of surprise at the unexpected word spoken so sharply and with the ring of admiration in it.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading "Bravo for you, Dix Lewis!" cried the newcomer.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Sheriff Brady stopped suddenly in his movement to put the handcuffs on his prisoner, and every person in the crowd of spectators uttered an exclamation of surprise at the unexpected word spoken so sharply and with the ring of admiration in it.
nearbyadjectiveUS /ˈnɪrˈbaɪ/
close at hand
From this reading Turning abruptly around, the spectators were amazed to see a horseman nearby, he having ridden upon the scene unobserved by all.
newcomernounUS /ˈnuːkʌmər/
any new participant in some activity
From this reading "Bravo for you, Dix Lewis!" cried the newcomer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sheriff Brady stopped suddenly in his movement to put the handcuffs on his prisoner, and every person in the crowd of spectators uttered an exclamation of surprise at the unexpected word spoken so sharply and with the ring of admiration in it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sheriff Brady stopped suddenly in his movement to put the handcuffs on his prisoner, and every person in the crowd of spectators uttered an exclamation of surprise at the unexpected word spoken so sharply and with the ring of admiration in it.
a human being
From this reading Sheriff Brady stopped suddenly in his movement to put the handcuffs on his prisoner, and every person in the crowd of spectators uttered an exclamation of surprise at the unexpected word spoken so sharply and with the ring of admiration in it.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Sheriff Brady stopped suddenly in his movement to put the handcuffs on his prisoner, and every person in the crowd of spectators uttered an exclamation of surprise at the unexpected word spoken so sharply and with the ring of admiration in it.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Sheriff Brady stopped suddenly in his movement to put the handcuffs on his prisoner, and every person in the crowd of spectators uttered an exclamation of surprise at the unexpected word spoken so sharply and with the ring of admiration in it.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Turning abruptly around, the spectators were amazed to see a horseman nearby, he having ridden upon the scene unobserved by all.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Sheriff Brady stopped suddenly in his movement to put the handcuffs on his prisoner, and every person in the crowd of spectators uttered an exclamation of surprise at the unexpected word spoken so sharply and with the ring of admiration in it.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Turning abruptly around, the spectators were amazed to see a horseman nearby, he having ridden upon the scene unobserved by all.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Turning abruptly around, the spectators were amazed to see a horseman nearby, he having ridden upon the scene unobserved by all.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading Sheriff Brady stopped suddenly in his movement to put the handcuffs on his prisoner, and every person in the crowd of spectators uttered an exclamation of surprise at the unexpected word spoken so sharply and with the ring of admiration in it.
SheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading Sheriff Brady stopped suddenly in his movement to put the handcuffs on his prisoner, and every person in the crowd of spectators uttered an exclamation of surprise at the unexpected word spoken so sharply and with the ring of admiration in it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Sheriff Brady stopped suddenly in his movement to put the handcuffs on his prisoner, and every person in the crowd of spectators uttered an exclamation of surprise at the unexpected word spoken so sharply and with the ring of admiration in it.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading Sheriff Brady stopped suddenly in his movement to put the handcuffs on his prisoner, and every person in the crowd of spectators uttered an exclamation of surprise at the unexpected word spoken so sharply and with the ring of admiration in it.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Sheriff Brady stopped suddenly in his movement to put the handcuffs on his prisoner, and every person in the crowd of spectators uttered an exclamation of surprise at the unexpected word spoken so sharply and with the ring of admiration in it.
STARTLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading STARTLING SURPRISES.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Sheriff Brady stopped suddenly in his movement to put the handcuffs on his prisoner, and every person in the crowd of spectators uttered an exclamation of surprise at the unexpected word spoken so sharply and with the ring of admiration in it.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Sheriff Brady stopped suddenly in his movement to put the handcuffs on his prisoner, and every person in the crowd of spectators uttered an exclamation of surprise at the unexpected word spoken so sharply and with the ring of admiration in it.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Sheriff Brady stopped suddenly in his movement to put the handcuffs on his prisoner, and every person in the crowd of spectators uttered an exclamation of surprise at the unexpected word spoken so sharply and with the ring of admiration in it.
SURPRISESnounUS /sərˈpraɪzɪz/
plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading STARTLING SURPRISES.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sheriff Brady stopped suddenly in his movement to put the handcuffs on his prisoner, and every person in the crowd of spectators uttered an exclamation of surprise at the unexpected word spoken so sharply and with the ring of admiration in it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sheriff Brady stopped suddenly in his movement to put the handcuffs on his prisoner, and every person in the crowd of spectators uttered an exclamation of surprise at the unexpected word spoken so sharply and with the ring of admiration in it.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Turning abruptly around, the spectators were amazed to see a horseman nearby, he having ridden upon the scene unobserved by all.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Sheriff Brady stopped suddenly in his movement to put the handcuffs on his prisoner, and every person in the crowd of spectators uttered an exclamation of surprise at the unexpected word spoken so sharply and with the ring of admiration in it.
unobservedadjective
not seen or observed
From this reading Turning abruptly around, the spectators were amazed to see a horseman nearby, he having ridden upon the scene unobserved by all.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Turning abruptly around, the spectators were amazed to see a horseman nearby, he having ridden upon the scene unobserved by all.
communicated in words
From this reading Sheriff Brady stopped suddenly in his movement to put the handcuffs on his prisoner, and every person in the crowd of spectators uttered an exclamation of surprise at the unexpected word spoken so sharply and with the ring of admiration in it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Turning abruptly around, the spectators were amazed to see a horseman nearby, he having ridden upon the scene unobserved by all.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sheriff Brady stopped suddenly in his movement to put the handcuffs on his prisoner, and every person in the crowd of spectators uttered an exclamation of surprise at the unexpected word spoken so sharply and with the ring of admiration in it.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Sheriff Brady stopped suddenly in his movement to put the handcuffs on his prisoner, and every person in the crowd of spectators uttered an exclamation of surprise at the unexpected word spoken so sharply and with the ring of admiration in it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Bravo for you, Dix Lewis!" cried the newcomer.
