used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RUSE THAT WON.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading Unarmed as he was, what could Motor Matt accomplish against the ruffian and the dog?
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Unarmed as he was, what could Motor Matt accomplish against the ruffian and the dog?
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Of course, the smoke-signals, passed along by Dangerfield's chain of guards, were responsible for Matt's predicament.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The man and the dog were at that difficult place in the trail to capture the governor's courier, and just at that moment it looked as though they had succeeded.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The man and the dog were at that difficult place in the trail to capture the governor's courier, and just at that moment it looked as though they had succeeded.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The man and the dog were at that difficult place in the trail to capture the governor's courier, and just at that moment it looked as though they had succeeded.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading This problem rushed through the boy's brain as he lay at the edge of the trail.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading This problem rushed through the boy's brain as he lay at the edge of the trail.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Of course, the smoke-signals, passed along by Dangerfield's chain of guards, were responsible for Matt's predicament.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading The man and the dog were at that difficult place in the trail to capture the governor's courier, and just at that moment it looked as though they had succeeded.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading Of course, the smoke-signals, passed along by Dangerfield's chain of guards, were responsible for Matt's predicament.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Unarmed as he was, what could Motor Matt accomplish against the ruffian and the dog?
couriernounUS /ˈkɜːriər/
a person who carries a message
From this reading The man and the dog were at that difficult place in the trail to capture the governor's courier, and just at that moment it looked as though they had succeeded.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, the smoke-signals, passed along by Dangerfield's chain of guards, were responsible for Matt's predicament.
Dangerfield's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course, the smoke-signals, passed along by Dangerfield's chain of guards, were responsible for Matt's predicament.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The man and the dog were at that difficult place in the trail to capture the governor's courier, and just at that moment it looked as though they had succeeded.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading The man and the dog were at that difficult place in the trail to capture the governor's courier, and just at that moment it looked as though they had succeeded.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading This problem rushed through the boy's brain as he lay at the edge of the trail.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of course, the smoke-signals, passed along by Dangerfield's chain of guards, were responsible for Matt's predicament.
governor'snounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading The man and the dog were at that difficult place in the trail to capture the governor's courier, and just at that moment it looked as though they had succeeded.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Of course, the smoke-signals, passed along by Dangerfield's chain of guards, were responsible for Matt's predicament.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The man and the dog were at that difficult place in the trail to capture the governor's courier, and just at that moment it looked as though they had succeeded.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Unarmed as he was, what could Motor Matt accomplish against the ruffian and the dog?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The man and the dog were at that difficult place in the trail to capture the governor's courier, and just at that moment it looked as though they had succeeded.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The man and the dog were at that difficult place in the trail to capture the governor's courier, and just at that moment it looked as though they had succeeded.
and nothing more
From this reading The man and the dog were at that difficult place in the trail to capture the governor's courier, and just at that moment it looked as though they had succeeded.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading This problem rushed through the boy's brain as he lay at the edge of the trail.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The man and the dog were at that difficult place in the trail to capture the governor's courier, and just at that moment it looked as though they had succeeded.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man and the dog were at that difficult place in the trail to capture the governor's courier, and just at that moment it looked as though they had succeeded.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading Unarmed as he was, what could Motor Matt accomplish against the ruffian and the dog?
Matt'snounUS /mætz/
possessive form of “matt” — the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading Of course, the smoke-signals, passed along by Dangerfield's chain of guards, were responsible for Matt's predicament.
a particular point in time
From this reading The man and the dog were at that difficult place in the trail to capture the governor's courier, and just at that moment it looked as though they had succeeded.
MotornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Unarmed as he was, what could Motor Matt accomplish against the ruffian and the dog?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course, the smoke-signals, passed along by Dangerfield's chain of guards, were responsible for Matt's predicament.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Of course, the smoke-signals, passed along by Dangerfield's chain of guards, were responsible for Matt's predicament.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The man and the dog were at that difficult place in the trail to capture the governor's courier, and just at that moment it looked as though they had succeeded.
predicamentnounUS /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading Of course, the smoke-signals, passed along by Dangerfield's chain of guards, were responsible for Matt's predicament.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading This problem rushed through the boy's brain as he lay at the edge of the trail.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading Of course, the smoke-signals, passed along by Dangerfield's chain of guards, were responsible for Matt's predicament.
ruffiannoun
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading Unarmed as he was, what could Motor Matt accomplish against the ruffian and the dog?
RUSEnounUS /ruːz/
a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
From this reading A RUSE THAT WON.
done under pressure
From this reading This problem rushed through the boy's brain as he lay at the edge of the trail.
smoke-signals
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course, the smoke-signals, passed along by Dangerfield's chain of guards, were responsible for Matt's predicament.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading The man and the dog were at that difficult place in the trail to capture the governor's courier, and just at that moment it looked as though they had succeeded.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A RUSE THAT WON.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of course, the smoke-signals, passed along by Dangerfield's chain of guards, were responsible for Matt's predicament.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The man and the dog were at that difficult place in the trail to capture the governor's courier, and just at that moment it looked as though they had succeeded.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This problem rushed through the boy's brain as he lay at the edge of the trail.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The man and the dog were at that difficult place in the trail to capture the governor's courier, and just at that moment it looked as though they had succeeded.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading This problem rushed through the boy's brain as he lay at the edge of the trail.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The man and the dog were at that difficult place in the trail to capture the governor's courier, and just at that moment it looked as though they had succeeded.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading The man and the dog were at that difficult place in the trail to capture the governor's courier, and just at that moment it looked as though they had succeeded.
UnarmedadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːrmd/
(used of persons or the military) not having or using arms
From this reading Unarmed as he was, what could Motor Matt accomplish against the ruffian and the dog?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Unarmed as he was, what could Motor Matt accomplish against the ruffian and the dog?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course, the smoke-signals, passed along by Dangerfield's chain of guards, were responsible for Matt's predicament.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Unarmed as he was, what could Motor Matt accomplish against the ruffian and the dog?
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading A RUSE THAT WON.
