Chapter III · Chapter 3

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The relief party was sent out in response to a telephone message from a farmhouse in Thunder Cloud Glen, and transmitted from the farmer’s line to a long-distance wire.

matters of personal concern

From this reading SHERIFF AMBUSHED REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE OF MULDOON AND PARTY IN THUNDER CLOUD GLEN An extraordinary state of affairs was discovered by the relief party of constables, city and county detectives and state constabulary sent to the relief of Sheriff Muldoon and his posse, who have been on the track of the C.

past form of “ambush” — wait in hiding to attack

From this reading SHERIFF AMBUSHED REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE OF MULDOON AND PARTY IN THUNDER CLOUD GLEN An extraordinary state of affairs was discovered by the relief party of constables, city and county detectives and state constabulary sent to the relief of Sheriff Muldoon and his posse, who have been on the track of the C.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading SHERIFF AMBUSHED REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE OF MULDOON AND PARTY IN THUNDER CLOUD GLEN An extraordinary state of affairs was discovered by the relief party of constables, city and county detectives and state constabulary sent to the relief of Sheriff Muldoon and his posse, who have been on the track of the C.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading SHERIFF AMBUSHED REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE OF MULDOON AND PARTY IN THUNDER CLOUD GLEN An extraordinary state of affairs was discovered by the relief party of constables, city and county detectives and state constabulary sent to the relief of Sheriff Muldoon and his posse, who have been on the track of the C.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This message was to the effect that the sheriff and his posse, shut in a cave, were being held prisoners by the outlaws, being shot at steadily, and that so far every attempt at escape had been thwarted by the terrific fire of the bandits.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading This message was to the effect that the sheriff and his posse, shut in a cave, were being held prisoners by the outlaws, being shot at steadily, and that so far every attempt at escape had been thwarted by the terrific fire of the bandits.

plural of “bandit” — an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band

From this reading & L. train bandits since last Monday.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading SHERIFF AMBUSHED REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE OF MULDOON AND PARTY IN THUNDER CLOUD GLEN An extraordinary state of affairs was discovered by the relief party of constables, city and county detectives and state constabulary sent to the relief of Sheriff Muldoon and his posse, who have been on the track of the C.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading This message was to the effect that the sheriff and his posse, shut in a cave, were being held prisoners by the outlaws, being shot at steadily, and that so far every attempt at escape had been thwarted by the terrific fire of the bandits.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading SHERIFF AMBUSHED REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE OF MULDOON AND PARTY IN THUNDER CLOUD GLEN An extraordinary state of affairs was discovered by the relief party of constables, city and county detectives and state constabulary sent to the relief of Sheriff Muldoon and his posse, who have been on the track of the C.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading SHERIFF AMBUSHED REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE OF MULDOON AND PARTY IN THUNDER CLOUD GLEN An extraordinary state of affairs was discovered by the relief party of constables, city and county detectives and state constabulary sent to the relief of Sheriff Muldoon and his posse, who have been on the track of the C.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading This message was to the effect that the sheriff and his posse, shut in a cave, were being held prisoners by the outlaws, being shot at steadily, and that so far every attempt at escape had been thwarted by the terrific fire of the bandits.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading SHERIFF AMBUSHED REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE OF MULDOON AND PARTY IN THUNDER CLOUD GLEN An extraordinary state of affairs was discovered by the relief party of constables, city and county detectives and state constabulary sent to the relief of Sheriff Muldoon and his posse, who have been on the track of the C.

an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine

From this reading VI Clipping from the _Morning News_ of May the seventh:

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading SHERIFF AMBUSHED REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE OF MULDOON AND PARTY IN THUNDER CLOUD GLEN An extraordinary state of affairs was discovered by the relief party of constables, city and county detectives and state constabulary sent to the relief of Sheriff Muldoon and his posse, who have been on the track of the C.

plural of “constable” — a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff

From this reading SHERIFF AMBUSHED REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE OF MULDOON AND PARTY IN THUNDER CLOUD GLEN An extraordinary state of affairs was discovered by the relief party of constables, city and county detectives and state constabulary sent to the relief of Sheriff Muldoon and his posse, who have been on the track of the C.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading SHERIFF AMBUSHED REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE OF MULDOON AND PARTY IN THUNDER CLOUD GLEN An extraordinary state of affairs was discovered by the relief party of constables, city and county detectives and state constabulary sent to the relief of Sheriff Muldoon and his posse, who have been on the track of the C.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading SHERIFF AMBUSHED REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE OF MULDOON AND PARTY IN THUNDER CLOUD GLEN An extraordinary state of affairs was discovered by the relief party of constables, city and county detectives and state constabulary sent to the relief of Sheriff Muldoon and his posse, who have been on the track of the C.

plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading SHERIFF AMBUSHED REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE OF MULDOON AND PARTY IN THUNDER CLOUD GLEN An extraordinary state of affairs was discovered by the relief party of constables, city and county detectives and state constabulary sent to the relief of Sheriff Muldoon and his posse, who have been on the track of the C.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading SHERIFF AMBUSHED REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE OF MULDOON AND PARTY IN THUNDER CLOUD GLEN An extraordinary state of affairs was discovered by the relief party of constables, city and county detectives and state constabulary sent to the relief of Sheriff Muldoon and his posse, who have been on the track of the C.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading This message was to the effect that the sheriff and his posse, shut in a cave, were being held prisoners by the outlaws, being shot at steadily, and that so far every attempt at escape had been thwarted by the terrific fire of the bandits.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading This message was to the effect that the sheriff and his posse, shut in a cave, were being held prisoners by the outlaws, being shot at steadily, and that so far every attempt at escape had been thwarted by the terrific fire of the bandits.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading This message was to the effect that the sheriff and his posse, shut in a cave, were being held prisoners by the outlaws, being shot at steadily, and that so far every attempt at escape had been thwarted by the terrific fire of the bandits.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading SHERIFF AMBUSHED REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE OF MULDOON AND PARTY IN THUNDER CLOUD GLEN An extraordinary state of affairs was discovered by the relief party of constables, city and county detectives and state constabulary sent to the relief of Sheriff Muldoon and his posse, who have been on the track of the C.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading SHERIFF AMBUSHED REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE OF MULDOON AND PARTY IN THUNDER CLOUD GLEN An extraordinary state of affairs was discovered by the relief party of constables, city and county detectives and state constabulary sent to the relief of Sheriff Muldoon and his posse, who have been on the track of the C.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading This message was to the effect that the sheriff and his posse, shut in a cave, were being held prisoners by the outlaws, being shot at steadily, and that so far every attempt at escape had been thwarted by the terrific fire of the bandits.

possessive form of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading The relief party was sent out in response to a telephone message from a farmhouse in Thunder Cloud Glen, and transmitted from the farmer’s line to a long-distance wire.

house for a farmer and family

From this reading The relief party was sent out in response to a telephone message from a farmhouse in Thunder Cloud Glen, and transmitted from the farmer’s line to a long-distance wire.

start firing a weapon

From this reading This message was to the effect that the sheriff and his posse, shut in a cave, were being held prisoners by the outlaws, being shot at steadily, and that so far every attempt at escape had been thwarted by the terrific fire of the bandits.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading VI Clipping from the _Morning News_ of May the seventh:

a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)

From this reading SHERIFF AMBUSHED REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE OF MULDOON AND PARTY IN THUNDER CLOUD GLEN An extraordinary state of affairs was discovered by the relief party of constables, city and county detectives and state constabulary sent to the relief of Sheriff Muldoon and his posse, who have been on the track of the C.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading This message was to the effect that the sheriff and his posse, shut in a cave, were being held prisoners by the outlaws, being shot at steadily, and that so far every attempt at escape had been thwarted by the terrific fire of the bandits.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading SHERIFF AMBUSHED REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE OF MULDOON AND PARTY IN THUNDER CLOUD GLEN An extraordinary state of affairs was discovered by the relief party of constables, city and county detectives and state constabulary sent to the relief of Sheriff Muldoon and his posse, who have been on the track of the C.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading This message was to the effect that the sheriff and his posse, shut in a cave, were being held prisoners by the outlaws, being shot at steadily, and that so far every attempt at escape had been thwarted by the terrific fire of the bandits.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading SHERIFF AMBUSHED REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE OF MULDOON AND PARTY IN THUNDER CLOUD GLEN An extraordinary state of affairs was discovered by the relief party of constables, city and county detectives and state constabulary sent to the relief of Sheriff Muldoon and his posse, who have been on the track of the C.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading SHERIFF AMBUSHED REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE OF MULDOON AND PARTY IN THUNDER CLOUD GLEN An extraordinary state of affairs was discovered by the relief party of constables, city and county detectives and state constabulary sent to the relief of Sheriff Muldoon and his posse, who have been on the track of the C.

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

From this reading & L. train bandits since last Monday.

immediately past

From this reading & L. train bandits since last Monday.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The relief party was sent out in response to a telephone message from a farmhouse in Thunder Cloud Glen, and transmitted from the farmer’s line to a long-distance wire.

of or relating to or being a long-distance telephone call

From this reading The relief party was sent out in response to a telephone message from a farmhouse in Thunder Cloud Glen, and transmitted from the farmer’s line to a long-distance wire.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading VI Clipping from the _Morning News_ of May the seventh:

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading The relief party was sent out in response to a telephone message from a farmhouse in Thunder Cloud Glen, and transmitted from the farmer’s line to a long-distance wire.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading & L. train bandits since last Monday.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading VI Clipping from the _Morning News_ of May the seventh:

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SHERIFF AMBUSHED REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE OF MULDOON AND PARTY IN THUNDER CLOUD GLEN An extraordinary state of affairs was discovered by the relief party of constables, city and county detectives and state constabulary sent to the relief of Sheriff Muldoon and his posse, who have been on the track of the C.

information about recent and important events

From this reading VI Clipping from the _Morning News_ of May the seventh:

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading VI Clipping from the _Morning News_ of May the seventh:

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SHERIFF AMBUSHED REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE OF MULDOON AND PARTY IN THUNDER CLOUD GLEN An extraordinary state of affairs was discovered by the relief party of constables, city and county detectives and state constabulary sent to the relief of Sheriff Muldoon and his posse, who have been on the track of the C.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The relief party was sent out in response to a telephone message from a farmhouse in Thunder Cloud Glen, and transmitted from the farmer’s line to a long-distance wire.

plural of “outlaw” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading This message was to the effect that the sheriff and his posse, shut in a cave, were being held prisoners by the outlaws, being shot at steadily, and that so far every attempt at escape had been thwarted by the terrific fire of the bandits.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading SHERIFF AMBUSHED REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE OF MULDOON AND PARTY IN THUNDER CLOUD GLEN An extraordinary state of affairs was discovered by the relief party of constables, city and county detectives and state constabulary sent to the relief of Sheriff Muldoon and his posse, who have been on the track of the C.

a temporary police force

From this reading SHERIFF AMBUSHED REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE OF MULDOON AND PARTY IN THUNDER CLOUD GLEN An extraordinary state of affairs was discovered by the relief party of constables, city and county detectives and state constabulary sent to the relief of Sheriff Muldoon and his posse, who have been on the track of the C.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading This message was to the effect that the sheriff and his posse, shut in a cave, were being held prisoners by the outlaws, being shot at steadily, and that so far every attempt at escape had been thwarted by the terrific fire of the bandits.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading SHERIFF AMBUSHED REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE OF MULDOON AND PARTY IN THUNDER CLOUD GLEN An extraordinary state of affairs was discovered by the relief party of constables, city and county detectives and state constabulary sent to the relief of Sheriff Muldoon and his posse, who have been on the track of the C.

unusual or striking

From this reading SHERIFF AMBUSHED REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE OF MULDOON AND PARTY IN THUNDER CLOUD GLEN An extraordinary state of affairs was discovered by the relief party of constables, city and county detectives and state constabulary sent to the relief of Sheriff Muldoon and his posse, who have been on the track of the C.

a result

From this reading The relief party was sent out in response to a telephone message from a farmhouse in Thunder Cloud Glen, and transmitted from the farmer’s line to a long-distance wire.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading SHERIFF AMBUSHED REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE OF MULDOON AND PARTY IN THUNDER CLOUD GLEN An extraordinary state of affairs was discovered by the relief party of constables, city and county detectives and state constabulary sent to the relief of Sheriff Muldoon and his posse, who have been on the track of the C.

coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position

From this reading VI Clipping from the _Morning News_ of May the seventh:

the principal law-enforcement officer in a county

From this reading SHERIFF AMBUSHED REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE OF MULDOON AND PARTY IN THUNDER CLOUD GLEN An extraordinary state of affairs was discovered by the relief party of constables, city and county detectives and state constabulary sent to the relief of Sheriff Muldoon and his posse, who have been on the track of the C.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading This message was to the effect that the sheriff and his posse, shut in a cave, were being held prisoners by the outlaws, being shot at steadily, and that so far every attempt at escape had been thwarted by the terrific fire of the bandits.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading This message was to the effect that the sheriff and his posse, shut in a cave, were being held prisoners by the outlaws, being shot at steadily, and that so far every attempt at escape had been thwarted by the terrific fire of the bandits.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading & L. train bandits since last Monday.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This message was to the effect that the sheriff and his posse, shut in a cave, were being held prisoners by the outlaws, being shot at steadily, and that so far every attempt at escape had been thwarted by the terrific fire of the bandits.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading SHERIFF AMBUSHED REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE OF MULDOON AND PARTY IN THUNDER CLOUD GLEN An extraordinary state of affairs was discovered by the relief party of constables, city and county detectives and state constabulary sent to the relief of Sheriff Muldoon and his posse, who have been on the track of the C.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading This message was to the effect that the sheriff and his posse, shut in a cave, were being held prisoners by the outlaws, being shot at steadily, and that so far every attempt at escape had been thwarted by the terrific fire of the bandits.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading The relief party was sent out in response to a telephone message from a farmhouse in Thunder Cloud Glen, and transmitted from the farmer’s line to a long-distance wire.

very great or intense

From this reading This message was to the effect that the sheriff and his posse, shut in a cave, were being held prisoners by the outlaws, being shot at steadily, and that so far every attempt at escape had been thwarted by the terrific fire of the bandits.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This message was to the effect that the sheriff and his posse, shut in a cave, were being held prisoners by the outlaws, being shot at steadily, and that so far every attempt at escape had been thwarted by the terrific fire of the bandits.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading VI Clipping from the _Morning News_ of May the seventh:

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This message was to the effect that the sheriff and his posse, shut in a cave, were being held prisoners by the outlaws, being shot at steadily, and that so far every attempt at escape had been thwarted by the terrific fire of the bandits.

move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading SHERIFF AMBUSHED REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE OF MULDOON AND PARTY IN THUNDER CLOUD GLEN An extraordinary state of affairs was discovered by the relief party of constables, city and county detectives and state constabulary sent to the relief of Sheriff Muldoon and his posse, who have been on the track of the C.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading This message was to the effect that the sheriff and his posse, shut in a cave, were being held prisoners by the outlaws, being shot at steadily, and that so far every attempt at escape had been thwarted by the terrific fire of the bandits.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading SHERIFF AMBUSHED REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE OF MULDOON AND PARTY IN THUNDER CLOUD GLEN An extraordinary state of affairs was discovered by the relief party of constables, city and county detectives and state constabulary sent to the relief of Sheriff Muldoon and his posse, who have been on the track of the C.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading SHERIFF AMBUSHED REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE OF MULDOON AND PARTY IN THUNDER CLOUD GLEN An extraordinary state of affairs was discovered by the relief party of constables, city and county detectives and state constabulary sent to the relief of Sheriff Muldoon and his posse, who have been on the track of the C.

create by training and teaching

From this reading & L. train bandits since last Monday.

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading The relief party was sent out in response to a telephone message from a farmhouse in Thunder Cloud Glen, and transmitted from the farmer’s line to a long-distance wire.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading VI Clipping from the _Morning News_ of May the seventh:

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading SHERIFF AMBUSHED REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE OF MULDOON AND PARTY IN THUNDER CLOUD GLEN An extraordinary state of affairs was discovered by the relief party of constables, city and county detectives and state constabulary sent to the relief of Sheriff Muldoon and his posse, who have been on the track of the C.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading This message was to the effect that the sheriff and his posse, shut in a cave, were being held prisoners by the outlaws, being shot at steadily, and that so far every attempt at escape had been thwarted by the terrific fire of the bandits.

which person or people

From this reading SHERIFF AMBUSHED REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE OF MULDOON AND PARTY IN THUNDER CLOUD GLEN An extraordinary state of affairs was discovered by the relief party of constables, city and county detectives and state constabulary sent to the relief of Sheriff Muldoon and his posse, who have been on the track of the C.

ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading The relief party was sent out in response to a telephone message from a farmhouse in Thunder Cloud Glen, and transmitted from the farmer’s line to a long-distance wire.