used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HARD STARTER.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hunting four thieves as shrewd as were Jurgens, Whistler, Bangs, and the young fellow who had helped them, looked like a tremendous order to Motor Matt.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hunting four thieves as shrewd as were Jurgens, Whistler, Bangs, and the young fellow who had helped them, looked like a tremendous order to Motor Matt.
BangsnounUS /bæŋz/
plural of “bang” — a vigorous blow
From this reading Hunting four thieves as shrewd as were Jurgens, Whistler, Bangs, and the young fellow who had helped them, looked like a tremendous order to Motor Matt.
bondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading He had given his promise, perhaps rashly, to Townsend, and Townsend, as well as every one else, knew that Motor Matt's word was as good as his bond.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading And recovering the diamonds made the prospect seem even more discouraging.
discouragingadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒɪŋ/
depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action
From this reading And recovering the diamonds made the prospect seem even more discouraging.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had given his promise, perhaps rashly, to Townsend, and Townsend, as well as every one else, knew that Motor Matt's word was as good as his bond.
divisible by two
From this reading And recovering the diamonds made the prospect seem even more discouraging.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He had given his promise, perhaps rashly, to Townsend, and Townsend, as well as every one else, knew that Motor Matt's word was as good as his bond.
a boy or man
From this reading Hunting four thieves as shrewd as were Jurgens, Whistler, Bangs, and the young fellow who had helped them, looked like a tremendous order to Motor Matt.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Hunting four thieves as shrewd as were Jurgens, Whistler, Bangs, and the young fellow who had helped them, looked like a tremendous order to Motor Matt.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He had given his promise, perhaps rashly, to Townsend, and Townsend, as well as every one else, knew that Motor Matt's word was as good as his bond.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He had given his promise, perhaps rashly, to Townsend, and Townsend, as well as every one else, knew that Motor Matt's word was as good as his bond.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hunting four thieves as shrewd as were Jurgens, Whistler, Bangs, and the young fellow who had helped them, looked like a tremendous order to Motor Matt.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading A HARD STARTER.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had given his promise, perhaps rashly, to Townsend, and Townsend, as well as every one else, knew that Motor Matt's word was as good as his bond.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Hunting four thieves as shrewd as were Jurgens, Whistler, Bangs, and the young fellow who had helped them, looked like a tremendous order to Motor Matt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Matt, however, was on his mettle.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Matt, however, was on his mettle.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Hunting four thieves as shrewd as were Jurgens, Whistler, Bangs, and the young fellow who had helped them, looked like a tremendous order to Motor Matt.
Jurgens
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hunting four thieves as shrewd as were Jurgens, Whistler, Bangs, and the young fellow who had helped them, looked like a tremendous order to Motor Matt.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He had given his promise, perhaps rashly, to Townsend, and Townsend, as well as every one else, knew that Motor Matt's word was as good as his bond.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Hunting four thieves as shrewd as were Jurgens, Whistler, Bangs, and the young fellow who had helped them, looked like a tremendous order to Motor Matt.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Hunting four thieves as shrewd as were Jurgens, Whistler, Bangs, and the young fellow who had helped them, looked like a tremendous order to Motor Matt.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading And recovering the diamonds made the prospect seem even more discouraging.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading Hunting four thieves as shrewd as were Jurgens, Whistler, Bangs, and the young fellow who had helped them, looked like a tremendous order to Motor Matt.
Matt'snounUS /mætz/
possessive form of “matt” — the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading He had given his promise, perhaps rashly, to Townsend, and Townsend, as well as every one else, knew that Motor Matt's word was as good as his bond.
mettlenounUS /ˈmetəl/
the courage to carry on
From this reading Matt, however, was on his mettle.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And recovering the diamonds made the prospect seem even more discouraging.
MotornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Hunting four thieves as shrewd as were Jurgens, Whistler, Bangs, and the young fellow who had helped them, looked like a tremendous order to Motor Matt.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Matt, however, was on his mettle.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had given his promise, perhaps rashly, to Townsend, and Townsend, as well as every one else, knew that Motor Matt's word was as good as his bond.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Hunting four thieves as shrewd as were Jurgens, Whistler, Bangs, and the young fellow who had helped them, looked like a tremendous order to Motor Matt.
by chance
From this reading He had given his promise, perhaps rashly, to Townsend, and Townsend, as well as every one else, knew that Motor Matt's word was as good as his bond.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading He had given his promise, perhaps rashly, to Townsend, and Townsend, as well as every one else, knew that Motor Matt's word was as good as his bond.
the possibility of future success
From this reading And recovering the diamonds made the prospect seem even more discouraging.
rashlyadverb
in a hasty and foolhardy manner
From this reading He had given his promise, perhaps rashly, to Townsend, and Townsend, as well as every one else, knew that Motor Matt's word was as good as his bond.
recoveringadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərɪŋ/
returning to health after illness or debility
From this reading And recovering the diamonds made the prospect seem even more discouraging.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And recovering the diamonds made the prospect seem even more discouraging.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading Hunting four thieves as shrewd as were Jurgens, Whistler, Bangs, and the young fellow who had helped them, looked like a tremendous order to Motor Matt.
STARTERnounUS /ˈstɑːrtər/
an electric motor for starting an engine
From this reading A HARD STARTER.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had given his promise, perhaps rashly, to Townsend, and Townsend, as well as every one else, knew that Motor Matt's word was as good as his bond.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hunting four thieves as shrewd as were Jurgens, Whistler, Bangs, and the young fellow who had helped them, looked like a tremendous order to Motor Matt.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Hunting four thieves as shrewd as were Jurgens, Whistler, Bangs, and the young fellow who had helped them, looked like a tremendous order to Motor Matt.
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading Hunting four thieves as shrewd as were Jurgens, Whistler, Bangs, and the young fellow who had helped them, looked like a tremendous order to Motor Matt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hunting four thieves as shrewd as were Jurgens, Whistler, Bangs, and the young fellow who had helped them, looked like a tremendous order to Motor Matt.
TownsendnounUS /ˈtaʊnzənd/
United States social reformer who proposed an old-age pension sponsored by the federal government; his plan was a precursor to Social Security (1867-1960)
From this reading He had given his promise, perhaps rashly, to Townsend, and Townsend, as well as every one else, knew that Motor Matt's word was as good as his bond.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Hunting four thieves as shrewd as were Jurgens, Whistler, Bangs, and the young fellow who had helped them, looked like a tremendous order to Motor Matt.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Matt, however, was on his mettle.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He had given his promise, perhaps rashly, to Townsend, and Townsend, as well as every one else, knew that Motor Matt's word was as good as his bond.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hunting four thieves as shrewd as were Jurgens, Whistler, Bangs, and the young fellow who had helped them, looked like a tremendous order to Motor Matt.
WhistlernounUS /ˈwɪslər/
United States painter (1834-1903)
From this reading Hunting four thieves as shrewd as were Jurgens, Whistler, Bangs, and the young fellow who had helped them, looked like a tremendous order to Motor Matt.
which person or people
From this reading Hunting four thieves as shrewd as were Jurgens, Whistler, Bangs, and the young fellow who had helped them, looked like a tremendous order to Motor Matt.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He had given his promise, perhaps rashly, to Townsend, and Townsend, as well as every one else, knew that Motor Matt's word was as good as his bond.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Hunting four thieves as shrewd as were Jurgens, Whistler, Bangs, and the young fellow who had helped them, looked like a tremendous order to Motor Matt.
