used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Jet was where he could see the new-comers Sam had been handcuffed, and was in charge of a stranger who was dressing the wound in his leg, while the detective, walking with a cane, was coming up the ascent in advance of another man.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading When Jet was where he could see the new-comers Sam had been handcuffed, and was in charge of a stranger who was dressing the wound in his leg, while the detective, walking with a cane, was coming up the ascent in advance of another man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Jet was where he could see the new-comers Sam had been handcuffed, and was in charge of a stranger who was dressing the wound in his leg, while the detective, walking with a cane, was coming up the ascent in advance of another man.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading When Jet was where he could see the new-comers Sam had been handcuffed, and was in charge of a stranger who was dressing the wound in his leg, while the detective, walking with a cane, was coming up the ascent in advance of another man.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It seems as if you'd been in pretty snug quarters," Harvey said as he clasped Jet warmly by the hand.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading When Jet was where he could see the new-comers Sam had been handcuffed, and was in charge of a stranger who was dressing the wound in his leg, while the detective, walking with a cane, was coming up the ascent in advance of another man.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "One of the gang we met at the house in the woods.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When Jet was where he could see the new-comers Sam had been handcuffed, and was in charge of a stranger who was dressing the wound in his leg, while the detective, walking with a cane, was coming up the ascent in advance of another man.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "It seems as if you'd been in pretty snug quarters," Harvey said as he clasped Jet warmly by the hand.
canenounUS /keɪn/
a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
From this reading When Jet was where he could see the new-comers Sam had been handcuffed, and was in charge of a stranger who was dressing the wound in his leg, while the detective, walking with a cane, was coming up the ascent in advance of another man.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading When Jet was where he could see the new-comers Sam had been handcuffed, and was in charge of a stranger who was dressing the wound in his leg, while the detective, walking with a cane, was coming up the ascent in advance of another man.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading "It seems as if you'd been in pretty snug quarters," Harvey said as he clasped Jet warmly by the hand.
COnounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading HARVEY & CO.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading When Jet was where he could see the new-comers Sam had been handcuffed, and was in charge of a stranger who was dressing the wound in his leg, while the detective, walking with a cane, was coming up the ascent in advance of another man.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When Jet was where he could see the new-comers Sam had been handcuffed, and was in charge of a stranger who was dressing the wound in his leg, while the detective, walking with a cane, was coming up the ascent in advance of another man.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading When Jet was where he could see the new-comers Sam had been handcuffed, and was in charge of a stranger who was dressing the wound in his leg, while the detective, walking with a cane, was coming up the ascent in advance of another man.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading When Jet was where he could see the new-comers Sam had been handcuffed, and was in charge of a stranger who was dressing the wound in his leg, while the detective, walking with a cane, was coming up the ascent in advance of another man.
a boy or man
From this reading "Who is this fellow who has been making a target of you?"
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading "One of the gang we met at the house in the woods.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Jet was where he could see the new-comers Sam had been handcuffed, and was in charge of a stranger who was dressing the wound in his leg, while the detective, walking with a cane, was coming up the ascent in advance of another man.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "It seems as if you'd been in pretty snug quarters," Harvey said as he clasped Jet warmly by the hand.
handcuffedverbUS /ˈhændkʌft/
past form of “handcuff” — confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs
From this reading When Jet was where he could see the new-comers Sam had been handcuffed, and was in charge of a stranger who was dressing the wound in his leg, while the detective, walking with a cane, was coming up the ascent in advance of another man.
HARVEYnounUS /ˈhɑːrvi/
English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)
From this reading HARVEY & CO.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who is this fellow who has been making a target of you?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Jet was where he could see the new-comers Sam had been handcuffed, and was in charge of a stranger who was dressing the wound in his leg, while the detective, walking with a cane, was coming up the ascent in advance of another man.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Jet was where he could see the new-comers Sam had been handcuffed, and was in charge of a stranger who was dressing the wound in his leg, while the detective, walking with a cane, was coming up the ascent in advance of another man.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "One of the gang we met at the house in the woods.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "It seems as if you'd been in pretty snug quarters," Harvey said as he clasped Jet warmly by the hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Jet was where he could see the new-comers Sam had been handcuffed, and was in charge of a stranger who was dressing the wound in his leg, while the detective, walking with a cane, was coming up the ascent in advance of another man.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who is this fellow who has been making a target of you?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It seems as if you'd been in pretty snug quarters," Harvey said as he clasped Jet warmly by the hand.
JetnounUS /dʒet/
an airplane powered by one or more jet engines
From this reading When Jet was where he could see the new-comers Sam had been handcuffed, and was in charge of a stranger who was dressing the wound in his leg, while the detective, walking with a cane, was coming up the ascent in advance of another man.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading When Jet was where he could see the new-comers Sam had been handcuffed, and was in charge of a stranger who was dressing the wound in his leg, while the detective, walking with a cane, was coming up the ascent in advance of another man.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "Who is this fellow who has been making a target of you?"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When Jet was where he could see the new-comers Sam had been handcuffed, and was in charge of a stranger who was dressing the wound in his leg, while the detective, walking with a cane, was coming up the ascent in advance of another man.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading "One of the gang we met at the house in the woods.
new-comers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Jet was where he could see the new-comers Sam had been handcuffed, and was in charge of a stranger who was dressing the wound in his leg, while the detective, walking with a cane, was coming up the ascent in advance of another man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Jet was where he could see the new-comers Sam had been handcuffed, and was in charge of a stranger who was dressing the wound in his leg, while the detective, walking with a cane, was coming up the ascent in advance of another man.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "One of the gang we met at the house in the woods.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "It seems as if you'd been in pretty snug quarters," Harvey said as he clasped Jet warmly by the hand.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading "It seems as if you'd been in pretty snug quarters," Harvey said as he clasped Jet warmly by the hand.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It seems as if you'd been in pretty snug quarters," Harvey said as he clasped Jet warmly by the hand.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading When Jet was where he could see the new-comers Sam had been handcuffed, and was in charge of a stranger who was dressing the wound in his leg, while the detective, walking with a cane, was coming up the ascent in advance of another man.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When Jet was where he could see the new-comers Sam had been handcuffed, and was in charge of a stranger who was dressing the wound in his leg, while the detective, walking with a cane, was coming up the ascent in advance of another man.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "It seems as if you'd been in pretty snug quarters," Harvey said as he clasped Jet warmly by the hand.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading "It seems as if you'd been in pretty snug quarters," Harvey said as he clasped Jet warmly by the hand.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading When Jet was where he could see the new-comers Sam had been handcuffed, and was in charge of a stranger who was dressing the wound in his leg, while the detective, walking with a cane, was coming up the ascent in advance of another man.
targetnounUS /ˈtɑːrɡət/
a reference point to shoot at
From this reading "Who is this fellow who has been making a target of you?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Jet was where he could see the new-comers Sam had been handcuffed, and was in charge of a stranger who was dressing the wound in his leg, while the detective, walking with a cane, was coming up the ascent in advance of another man.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Who is this fellow who has been making a target of you?"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When Jet was where he could see the new-comers Sam had been handcuffed, and was in charge of a stranger who was dressing the wound in his leg, while the detective, walking with a cane, was coming up the ascent in advance of another man.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading When Jet was where he could see the new-comers Sam had been handcuffed, and was in charge of a stranger who was dressing the wound in his leg, while the detective, walking with a cane, was coming up the ascent in advance of another man.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading "It seems as if you'd been in pretty snug quarters," Harvey said as he clasped Jet warmly by the hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Jet was where he could see the new-comers Sam had been handcuffed, and was in charge of a stranger who was dressing the wound in his leg, while the detective, walking with a cane, was coming up the ascent in advance of another man.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "One of the gang we met at the house in the woods.
at the time that
From this reading When Jet was where he could see the new-comers Sam had been handcuffed, and was in charge of a stranger who was dressing the wound in his leg, while the detective, walking with a cane, was coming up the ascent in advance of another man.
in or at the place that
From this reading When Jet was where he could see the new-comers Sam had been handcuffed, and was in charge of a stranger who was dressing the wound in his leg, while the detective, walking with a cane, was coming up the ascent in advance of another man.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading When Jet was where he could see the new-comers Sam had been handcuffed, and was in charge of a stranger who was dressing the wound in his leg, while the detective, walking with a cane, was coming up the ascent in advance of another man.
which person or people
From this reading When Jet was where he could see the new-comers Sam had been handcuffed, and was in charge of a stranger who was dressing the wound in his leg, while the detective, walking with a cane, was coming up the ascent in advance of another man.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Jet was where he could see the new-comers Sam had been handcuffed, and was in charge of a stranger who was dressing the wound in his leg, while the detective, walking with a cane, was coming up the ascent in advance of another man.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading "One of the gang we met at the house in the woods.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading When Jet was where he could see the new-comers Sam had been handcuffed, and was in charge of a stranger who was dressing the wound in his leg, while the detective, walking with a cane, was coming up the ascent in advance of another man.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Who is this fellow who has been making a target of you?"
you'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It seems as if you'd been in pretty snug quarters," Harvey said as he clasped Jet warmly by the hand.
