used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the outer door of the red brick structure, with its slate roof and dormer windows, Dwight met Burt Barrett, the jailer, a tall though strong young man, who had once lived in the mountains and had been a moonshiner, and was noted for his grim courage in any emergency.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the outer door of the red brick structure, with its slate roof and dormer windows, Dwight met Burt Barrett, the jailer, a tall though strong young man, who had once lived in the mountains and had been a moonshiner, and was noted for his grim courage in any emergency.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At the outer door of the red brick structure, with its slate roof and dormer windows, Dwight met Burt Barrett, the jailer, a tall though strong young man, who had once lived in the mountains and had been a moonshiner, and was noted for his grim courage in any emergency.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I understand the trial is set for to-morrow,” he remarked, as he opened the outer door which led into a hallway at the end of which was the portion of the house in which he lived with his wife and children.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the outer door of the red brick structure, with its slate roof and dormer windows, Dwight met Burt Barrett, the jailer, a tall though strong young man, who had once lived in the mountains and had been a moonshiner, and was noted for his grim courage in any emergency.
Barrett
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From this reading At the outer door of the red brick structure, with its slate roof and dormer windows, Dwight met Burt Barrett, the jailer, a tall though strong young man, who had once lived in the mountains and had been a moonshiner, and was noted for his grim courage in any emergency.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At the outer door of the red brick structure, with its slate roof and dormer windows, Dwight met Burt Barrett, the jailer, a tall though strong young man, who had once lived in the mountains and had been a moonshiner, and was noted for his grim courage in any emergency.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading At the outer door of the red brick structure, with its slate roof and dormer windows, Dwight met Burt Barrett, the jailer, a tall though strong young man, who had once lived in the mountains and had been a moonshiner, and was noted for his grim courage in any emergency.
BurtnounUS /bɜːrt/
English psychologist whose studies of twins were later said to have used fabricated data (1883-1971)
From this reading At the outer door of the red brick structure, with its slate roof and dormer windows, Dwight met Burt Barrett, the jailer, a tall though strong young man, who had once lived in the mountains and had been a moonshiner, and was noted for his grim courage in any emergency.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading S the prisoner's counsel, Carson had no difficulty in seeing him.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading “I understand the trial is set for to-morrow,” he remarked, as he opened the outer door which led into a hallway at the end of which was the portion of the house in which he lived with his wife and children.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Yes,” Carson replied; “the judge has telegraphed that he will come without fail.”
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading S the prisoner's counsel, Carson had no difficulty in seeing him.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading At the outer door of the red brick structure, with its slate roof and dormer windows, Dwight met Burt Barrett, the jailer, a tall though strong young man, who had once lived in the mountains and had been a moonshiner, and was noted for his grim courage in any emergency.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading S the prisoner's counsel, Carson had no difficulty in seeing him.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading At the outer door of the red brick structure, with its slate roof and dormer windows, Dwight met Burt Barrett, the jailer, a tall though strong young man, who had once lived in the mountains and had been a moonshiner, and was noted for his grim courage in any emergency.
dormernounUS /ˈdɔːrmər/
a gabled extension built out from a sloping roof to accommodate a vertical window
From this reading At the outer door of the red brick structure, with its slate roof and dormer windows, Dwight met Burt Barrett, the jailer, a tall though strong young man, who had once lived in the mountains and had been a moonshiner, and was noted for his grim courage in any emergency.
Dwight
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From this reading At the outer door of the red brick structure, with its slate roof and dormer windows, Dwight met Burt Barrett, the jailer, a tall though strong young man, who had once lived in the mountains and had been a moonshiner, and was noted for his grim courage in any emergency.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading At the outer door of the red brick structure, with its slate roof and dormer windows, Dwight met Burt Barrett, the jailer, a tall though strong young man, who had once lived in the mountains and had been a moonshiner, and was noted for his grim courage in any emergency.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading “I understand the trial is set for to-morrow,” he remarked, as he opened the outer door which led into a hallway at the end of which was the portion of the house in which he lived with his wife and children.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading “Yes,” Carson replied; “the judge has telegraphed that he will come without fail.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At the outer door of the red brick structure, with its slate roof and dormer windows, Dwight met Burt Barrett, the jailer, a tall though strong young man, who had once lived in the mountains and had been a moonshiner, and was noted for his grim courage in any emergency.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading At the outer door of the red brick structure, with its slate roof and dormer windows, Dwight met Burt Barrett, the jailer, a tall though strong young man, who had once lived in the mountains and had been a moonshiner, and was noted for his grim courage in any emergency.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading S the prisoner's counsel, Carson had no difficulty in seeing him.
hallwaynounUS /ˈhɔːlweɪ/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading “I understand the trial is set for to-morrow,” he remarked, as he opened the outer door which led into a hallway at the end of which was the portion of the house in which he lived with his wife and children.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Yes,” Carson replied; “the judge has telegraphed that he will come without fail.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I understand the trial is set for to-morrow,” he remarked, as he opened the outer door which led into a hallway at the end of which was the portion of the house in which he lived with his wife and children.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading S the prisoner's counsel, Carson had no difficulty in seeing him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At the outer door of the red brick structure, with its slate roof and dormer windows, Dwight met Burt Barrett, the jailer, a tall though strong young man, who had once lived in the mountains and had been a moonshiner, and was noted for his grim courage in any emergency.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “I understand the trial is set for to-morrow,” he remarked, as he opened the outer door which led into a hallway at the end of which was the portion of the house in which he lived with his wife and children.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I understand the trial is set for to-morrow,” he remarked, as he opened the outer door which led into a hallway at the end of which was the portion of the house in which he lived with his wife and children.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading S the prisoner's counsel, Carson had no difficulty in seeing him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “I understand the trial is set for to-morrow,” he remarked, as he opened the outer door which led into a hallway at the end of which was the portion of the house in which he lived with his wife and children.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I understand the trial is set for to-morrow,” he remarked, as he opened the outer door which led into a hallway at the end of which was the portion of the house in which he lived with his wife and children.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading At the outer door of the red brick structure, with its slate roof and dormer windows, Dwight met Burt Barrett, the jailer, a tall though strong young man, who had once lived in the mountains and had been a moonshiner, and was noted for his grim courage in any emergency.
jailernounUS /ˈdʒeɪlər/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading At the outer door of the red brick structure, with its slate roof and dormer windows, Dwight met Burt Barrett, the jailer, a tall though strong young man, who had once lived in the mountains and had been a moonshiner, and was noted for his grim courage in any emergency.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading “Yes,” Carson replied; “the judge has telegraphed that he will come without fail.”
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading The jailer shrugged his shoulders and laughed.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading “I understand the trial is set for to-morrow,” he remarked, as he opened the outer door which led into a hallway at the end of which was the portion of the house in which he lived with his wife and children.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading At the outer door of the red brick structure, with its slate roof and dormer windows, Dwight met Burt Barrett, the jailer, a tall though strong young man, who had once lived in the mountains and had been a moonshiner, and was noted for his grim courage in any emergency.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading At the outer door of the red brick structure, with its slate roof and dormer windows, Dwight met Burt Barrett, the jailer, a tall though strong young man, who had once lived in the mountains and had been a moonshiner, and was noted for his grim courage in any emergency.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading At the outer door of the red brick structure, with its slate roof and dormer windows, Dwight met Burt Barrett, the jailer, a tall though strong young man, who had once lived in the mountains and had been a moonshiner, and was noted for his grim courage in any emergency.
moonshinernoun
someone who makes or sells illegal liquor
From this reading At the outer door of the red brick structure, with its slate roof and dormer windows, Dwight met Burt Barrett, the jailer, a tall though strong young man, who had once lived in the mountains and had been a moonshiner, and was noted for his grim courage in any emergency.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading At the outer door of the red brick structure, with its slate roof and dormer windows, Dwight met Burt Barrett, the jailer, a tall though strong young man, who had once lived in the mountains and had been a moonshiner, and was noted for his grim courage in any emergency.
not any; not one
From this reading S the prisoner's counsel, Carson had no difficulty in seeing him.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading At the outer door of the red brick structure, with its slate roof and dormer windows, Dwight met Burt Barrett, the jailer, a tall though strong young man, who had once lived in the mountains and had been a moonshiner, and was noted for his grim courage in any emergency.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the outer door of the red brick structure, with its slate roof and dormer windows, Dwight met Burt Barrett, the jailer, a tall though strong young man, who had once lived in the mountains and had been a moonshiner, and was noted for his grim courage in any emergency.
on one occasion
From this reading At the outer door of the red brick structure, with its slate roof and dormer windows, Dwight met Burt Barrett, the jailer, a tall though strong young man, who had once lived in the mountains and had been a moonshiner, and was noted for his grim courage in any emergency.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading “I understand the trial is set for to-morrow,” he remarked, as he opened the outer door which led into a hallway at the end of which was the portion of the house in which he lived with his wife and children.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading At the outer door of the red brick structure, with its slate roof and dormer windows, Dwight met Burt Barrett, the jailer, a tall though strong young man, who had once lived in the mountains and had been a moonshiner, and was noted for his grim courage in any emergency.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading “I understand the trial is set for to-morrow,” he remarked, as he opened the outer door which led into a hallway at the end of which was the portion of the house in which he lived with his wife and children.
prisoner'snounUS /ˈprɪzənərz/
possessive form of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading S the prisoner's counsel, Carson had no difficulty in seeing him.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading At the outer door of the red brick structure, with its slate roof and dormer windows, Dwight met Burt Barrett, the jailer, a tall though strong young man, who had once lived in the mountains and had been a moonshiner, and was noted for his grim courage in any emergency.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “I understand the trial is set for to-morrow,” he remarked, as he opened the outer door which led into a hallway at the end of which was the portion of the house in which he lived with his wife and children.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Yes,” Carson replied; “the judge has telegraphed that he will come without fail.”
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading At the outer door of the red brick structure, with its slate roof and dormer windows, Dwight met Burt Barrett, the jailer, a tall though strong young man, who had once lived in the mountains and had been a moonshiner, and was noted for his grim courage in any emergency.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading S the prisoner's counsel, Carson had no difficulty in seeing him.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading S the prisoner's counsel, Carson had no difficulty in seeing him.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “I understand the trial is set for to-morrow,” he remarked, as he opened the outer door which led into a hallway at the end of which was the portion of the house in which he lived with his wife and children.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading The jailer shrugged his shoulders and laughed.
shruggedverbUS /ʃrʌɡd/
inflected form of “shrug” — raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation
From this reading The jailer shrugged his shoulders and laughed.
slatenounUS /sleɪt/
(formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
From this reading At the outer door of the red brick structure, with its slate roof and dormer windows, Dwight met Burt Barrett, the jailer, a tall though strong young man, who had once lived in the mountains and had been a moonshiner, and was noted for his grim courage in any emergency.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading At the outer door of the red brick structure, with its slate roof and dormer windows, Dwight met Burt Barrett, the jailer, a tall though strong young man, who had once lived in the mountains and had been a moonshiner, and was noted for his grim courage in any emergency.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading At the outer door of the red brick structure, with its slate roof and dormer windows, Dwight met Burt Barrett, the jailer, a tall though strong young man, who had once lived in the mountains and had been a moonshiner, and was noted for his grim courage in any emergency.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading At the outer door of the red brick structure, with its slate roof and dormer windows, Dwight met Burt Barrett, the jailer, a tall though strong young man, who had once lived in the mountains and had been a moonshiner, and was noted for his grim courage in any emergency.
telegraphedverbUS /ˈteləɡræft/
past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams
From this reading “Yes,” Carson replied; “the judge has telegraphed that he will come without fail.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Yes,” Carson replied; “the judge has telegraphed that he will come without fail.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading S the prisoner's counsel, Carson had no difficulty in seeing him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading At the outer door of the red brick structure, with its slate roof and dormer windows, Dwight met Burt Barrett, the jailer, a tall though strong young man, who had once lived in the mountains and had been a moonshiner, and was noted for his grim courage in any emergency.
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I understand the trial is set for to-morrow,” he remarked, as he opened the outer door which led into a hallway at the end of which was the portion of the house in which he lived with his wife and children.
the act of testing something
From this reading “I understand the trial is set for to-morrow,” he remarked, as he opened the outer door which led into a hallway at the end of which was the portion of the house in which he lived with his wife and children.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading “I understand the trial is set for to-morrow,” he remarked, as he opened the outer door which led into a hallway at the end of which was the portion of the house in which he lived with his wife and children.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the outer door of the red brick structure, with its slate roof and dormer windows, Dwight met Burt Barrett, the jailer, a tall though strong young man, who had once lived in the mountains and had been a moonshiner, and was noted for his grim courage in any emergency.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “I understand the trial is set for to-morrow,” he remarked, as he opened the outer door which led into a hallway at the end of which was the portion of the house in which he lived with his wife and children.
which person or people
From this reading At the outer door of the red brick structure, with its slate roof and dormer windows, Dwight met Burt Barrett, the jailer, a tall though strong young man, who had once lived in the mountains and had been a moonshiner, and was noted for his grim courage in any emergency.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading “I understand the trial is set for to-morrow,” he remarked, as he opened the outer door which led into a hallway at the end of which was the portion of the house in which he lived with his wife and children.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Yes,” Carson replied; “the judge has telegraphed that he will come without fail.”
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading At the outer door of the red brick structure, with its slate roof and dormer windows, Dwight met Burt Barrett, the jailer, a tall though strong young man, who had once lived in the mountains and had been a moonshiner, and was noted for his grim courage in any emergency.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At the outer door of the red brick structure, with its slate roof and dormer windows, Dwight met Burt Barrett, the jailer, a tall though strong young man, who had once lived in the mountains and had been a moonshiner, and was noted for his grim courage in any emergency.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “Yes,” Carson replied; “the judge has telegraphed that he will come without fail.”
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes,” Carson replied; “the judge has telegraphed that he will come without fail.”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading At the outer door of the red brick structure, with its slate roof and dormer windows, Dwight met Burt Barrett, the jailer, a tall though strong young man, who had once lived in the mountains and had been a moonshiner, and was noted for his grim courage in any emergency.
