used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NED A PRISONER Ned followed Cassidy through the streets, the lodging-house keeper leading the way, and seemingly in no fear that the boy would give him the slip.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He was, in a sense, a voluntary prisoner now, as he knew, if he tried to run away again, Cassidy would probably take after him and raise such a disturbance that the police would interfere.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Afterwards he thought how senseless, in a measure, his fears were, but at the time they loomed up large before him, and caused him to do things of which, otherwise, he would not have dreamed.
anew
From this reading He was, in a sense, a voluntary prisoner now, as he knew, if he tried to run away again, Cassidy would probably take after him and raise such a disturbance that the police would interfere.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NED A PRISONER Ned followed Cassidy through the streets, the lodging-house keeper leading the way, and seemingly in no fear that the boy would give him the slip.
any thing at all
From this reading And Ned had his own reasons for not wanting anything to do with the bluecoats.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a matter of fact, Ned did not intend to try to escape.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Afterwards he thought how senseless, in a measure, his fears were, but at the time they loomed up large before him, and caused him to do things of which, otherwise, he would not have dreamed.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He was, in a sense, a voluntary prisoner now, as he knew, if he tried to run away again, Cassidy would probably take after him and raise such a disturbance that the police would interfere.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Afterwards he thought how senseless, in a measure, his fears were, but at the time they loomed up large before him, and caused him to do things of which, otherwise, he would not have dreamed.
bluecoats
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From this reading And Ned had his own reasons for not wanting anything to do with the bluecoats.
a youthful male person
From this reading NED A PRISONER Ned followed Cassidy through the streets, the lodging-house keeper leading the way, and seemingly in no fear that the boy would give him the slip.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Afterwards he thought how senseless, in a measure, his fears were, but at the time they loomed up large before him, and caused him to do things of which, otherwise, he would not have dreamed.
Cassidy
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From this reading NED A PRISONER Ned followed Cassidy through the streets, the lodging-house keeper leading the way, and seemingly in no fear that the boy would give him the slip.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Afterwards he thought how senseless, in a measure, his fears were, but at the time they loomed up large before him, and caused him to do things of which, otherwise, he would not have dreamed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As a matter of fact, Ned did not intend to try to escape.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading He was, in a sense, a voluntary prisoner now, as he knew, if he tried to run away again, Cassidy would probably take after him and raise such a disturbance that the police would interfere.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading And Ned had his own reasons for not wanting anything to do with the bluecoats.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading Afterwards he thought how senseless, in a measure, his fears were, but at the time they loomed up large before him, and caused him to do things of which, otherwise, he would not have dreamed.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading As a matter of fact, Ned did not intend to try to escape.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact, Ned did not intend to try to escape.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading NED A PRISONER Ned followed Cassidy through the streets, the lodging-house keeper leading the way, and seemingly in no fear that the boy would give him the slip.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Afterwards he thought how senseless, in a measure, his fears were, but at the time they loomed up large before him, and caused him to do things of which, otherwise, he would not have dreamed.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading NED A PRISONER Ned followed Cassidy through the streets, the lodging-house keeper leading the way, and seemingly in no fear that the boy would give him the slip.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And Ned had his own reasons for not wanting anything to do with the bluecoats.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading NED A PRISONER Ned followed Cassidy through the streets, the lodging-house keeper leading the way, and seemingly in no fear that the boy would give him the slip.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And Ned had his own reasons for not wanting anything to do with the bluecoats.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Afterwards he thought how senseless, in a measure, his fears were, but at the time they loomed up large before him, and caused him to do things of which, otherwise, he would not have dreamed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was, in a sense, a voluntary prisoner now, as he knew, if he tried to run away again, Cassidy would probably take after him and raise such a disturbance that the police would interfere.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading NED A PRISONER Ned followed Cassidy through the streets, the lodging-house keeper leading the way, and seemingly in no fear that the boy would give him the slip.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And Ned had his own reasons for not wanting anything to do with the bluecoats.
how
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From this reading Afterwards he thought how senseless, in a measure, his fears were, but at the time they loomed up large before him, and caused him to do things of which, otherwise, he would not have dreamed.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was, in a sense, a voluntary prisoner now, as he knew, if he tried to run away again, Cassidy would probably take after him and raise such a disturbance that the police would interfere.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NED A PRISONER Ned followed Cassidy through the streets, the lodging-house keeper leading the way, and seemingly in no fear that the boy would give him the slip.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading As a matter of fact, Ned did not intend to try to escape.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading He was, in a sense, a voluntary prisoner now, as he knew, if he tried to run away again, Cassidy would probably take after him and raise such a disturbance that the police would interfere.
keepernounUS /ˈkiːpər/
someone in charge of other people
From this reading NED A PRISONER Ned followed Cassidy through the streets, the lodging-house keeper leading the way, and seemingly in no fear that the boy would give him the slip.
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 was, in a sense, a voluntary prisoner now, as he knew, if he tried to run away again, Cassidy would probably take after him and raise such a disturbance that the police would interfere.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Afterwards he thought how senseless, in a measure, his fears were, but at the time they loomed up large before him, and caused him to do things of which, otherwise, he would not have dreamed.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading NED A PRISONER Ned followed Cassidy through the streets, the lodging-house keeper leading the way, and seemingly in no fear that the boy would give him the slip.
lodging-house
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From this reading NED A PRISONER Ned followed Cassidy through the streets, the lodging-house keeper leading the way, and seemingly in no fear that the boy would give him the slip.
loomedverbUS /luːmd/
past form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading Afterwards he thought how senseless, in a measure, his fears were, but at the time they loomed up large before him, and caused him to do things of which, otherwise, he would not have dreamed.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact, Ned did not intend to try to escape.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Afterwards he thought how senseless, in a measure, his fears were, but at the time they loomed up large before him, and caused him to do things of which, otherwise, he would not have dreamed.
NED
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From this reading NED A PRISONER Ned followed Cassidy through the streets, the lodging-house keeper leading the way, and seemingly in no fear that the boy would give him the slip.
not any; not one
From this reading NED A PRISONER Ned followed Cassidy through the streets, the lodging-house keeper leading the way, and seemingly in no fear that the boy would give him the slip.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As a matter of fact, Ned did not intend to try to escape.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He was, in a sense, a voluntary prisoner now, as he knew, if he tried to run away again, Cassidy would probably take after him and raise such a disturbance that the police would interfere.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As a matter of fact, Ned did not intend to try to escape.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Afterwards he thought how senseless, in a measure, his fears were, but at the time they loomed up large before him, and caused him to do things of which, otherwise, he would not have dreamed.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading And Ned had his own reasons for not wanting anything to do with the bluecoats.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading He was, in a sense, a voluntary prisoner now, as he knew, if he tried to run away again, Cassidy would probably take after him and raise such a disturbance that the police would interfere.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading NED A PRISONER Ned followed Cassidy through the streets, the lodging-house keeper leading the way, and seemingly in no fear that the boy would give him the slip.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading He was, in a sense, a voluntary prisoner now, as he knew, if he tried to run away again, Cassidy would probably take after him and raise such a disturbance that the police would interfere.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading He was, in a sense, a voluntary prisoner now, as he knew, if he tried to run away again, Cassidy would probably take after him and raise such a disturbance that the police would interfere.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading And Ned had his own reasons for not wanting anything to do with the bluecoats.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He was, in a sense, a voluntary prisoner now, as he knew, if he tried to run away again, Cassidy would probably take after him and raise such a disturbance that the police would interfere.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading NED A PRISONER Ned followed Cassidy through the streets, the lodging-house keeper leading the way, and seemingly in no fear that the boy would give him the slip.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading He was, in a sense, a voluntary prisoner now, as he knew, if he tried to run away again, Cassidy would probably take after him and raise such a disturbance that the police would interfere.
senselessadjectiveUS /ˈsensləs/
not marked by the use of reason
From this reading Afterwards he thought how senseless, in a measure, his fears were, but at the time they loomed up large before him, and caused him to do things of which, otherwise, he would not have dreamed.
move stealthily
From this reading NED A PRISONER Ned followed Cassidy through the streets, the lodging-house keeper leading the way, and seemingly in no fear that the boy would give him the slip.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading NED A PRISONER Ned followed Cassidy through the streets, the lodging-house keeper leading the way, and seemingly in no fear that the boy would give him the slip.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He was, in a sense, a voluntary prisoner now, as he knew, if he tried to run away again, Cassidy would probably take after him and raise such a disturbance that the police would interfere.
carry out
From this reading He was, in a sense, a voluntary prisoner now, as he knew, if he tried to run away again, Cassidy would probably take after him and raise such a disturbance that the police would interfere.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NED A PRISONER Ned followed Cassidy through the streets, the lodging-house keeper leading the way, and seemingly in no fear that the boy would give him the slip.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NED A PRISONER Ned followed Cassidy through the streets, the lodging-house keeper leading the way, and seemingly in no fear that the boy would give him the slip.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Afterwards he thought how senseless, in a measure, his fears were, but at the time they loomed up large before him, and caused him to do things of which, otherwise, he would not have dreamed.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Afterwards he thought how senseless, in a measure, his fears were, but at the time they loomed up large before him, and caused him to do things of which, otherwise, he would not have dreamed.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Afterwards he thought how senseless, in a measure, his fears were, but at the time they loomed up large before him, and caused him to do things of which, otherwise, he would not have dreamed.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading NED A PRISONER Ned followed Cassidy through the streets, the lodging-house keeper leading the way, and seemingly in no fear that the boy would give him the slip.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Afterwards he thought how senseless, in a measure, his fears were, but at the time they loomed up large before him, and caused him to do things of which, otherwise, he would not have dreamed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As a matter of fact, Ned did not intend to try to escape.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He was, in a sense, a voluntary prisoner now, as he knew, if he tried to run away again, Cassidy would probably take after him and raise such a disturbance that the police would interfere.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading As a matter of fact, Ned did not intend to try to escape.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Afterwards he thought how senseless, in a measure, his fears were, but at the time they loomed up large before him, and caused him to do things of which, otherwise, he would not have dreamed.
voluntaryadjectiveUS /ˈvɑːlənteri/
of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled
From this reading He was, in a sense, a voluntary prisoner now, as he knew, if he tried to run away again, Cassidy would probably take after him and raise such a disturbance that the police would interfere.
nonexistent
From this reading And Ned had his own reasons for not wanting anything to do with the bluecoats.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was, in a sense, a voluntary prisoner now, as he knew, if he tried to run away again, Cassidy would probably take after him and raise such a disturbance that the police would interfere.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading NED A PRISONER Ned followed Cassidy through the streets, the lodging-house keeper leading the way, and seemingly in no fear that the boy would give him the slip.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Afterwards he thought how senseless, in a measure, his fears were, but at the time they loomed up large before him, and caused him to do things of which, otherwise, he would not have dreamed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Afterwards he thought how senseless, in a measure, his fears were, but at the time they loomed up large before him, and caused him to do things of which, otherwise, he would not have dreamed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And Ned had his own reasons for not wanting anything to do with the bluecoats.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading NED A PRISONER Ned followed Cassidy through the streets, the lodging-house keeper leading the way, and seemingly in no fear that the boy would give him the slip.
