used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Obviously his intention was to help the three gangsters, but they did not need him, a fact that he recognized even as they disappeared.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The three toughs dragged Marcos across the floor and behind the screen so quickly that he was gone before Miguel had time to rise from his chair.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “Those fellows will take him to their joint, as they call it, downtown, in New York, and there he will stay till we have completed the treaty in Joyalita----” “With you as the ruler, under the protection of our allies,” added Solado, grinning.
alliesnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading “Those fellows will take him to their joint, as they call it, downtown, in New York, and there he will stay till we have completed the treaty in Joyalita----” “With you as the ruler, under the protection of our allies,” added Solado, grinning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The three toughs dragged Marcos across the floor and behind the screen so quickly that he was gone before Miguel had time to rise from his chair.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Obviously his intention was to help the three gangsters, but they did not need him, a fact that he recognized even as they disappeared.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The three toughs dragged Marcos across the floor and behind the screen so quickly that he was gone before Miguel had time to rise from his chair.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The three toughs dragged Marcos across the floor and behind the screen so quickly that he was gone before Miguel had time to rise from his chair.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Obviously his intention was to help the three gangsters, but they did not need him, a fact that he recognized even as they disappeared.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Those fellows will take him to their joint, as they call it, downtown, in New York, and there he will stay till we have completed the treaty in Joyalita----” “With you as the ruler, under the protection of our allies,” added Solado, grinning.
carelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading “That’s the end of that, Solado,” remarked Miguel carelessly.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading CAUGHT ON THE FLY.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The three toughs dragged Marcos across the floor and behind the screen so quickly that he was gone before Miguel had time to rise from his chair.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading “Those fellows will take him to their joint, as they call it, downtown, in New York, and there he will stay till we have completed the treaty in Joyalita----” “With you as the ruler, under the protection of our allies,” added Solado, grinning.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Obviously his intention was to help the three gangsters, but they did not need him, a fact that he recognized even as they disappeared.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Obviously his intention was to help the three gangsters, but they did not need him, a fact that he recognized even as they disappeared.
downtownnounUS /ˈdaʊnˈtaʊn/
the central area or commercial center of a town or city
From this reading “Those fellows will take him to their joint, as they call it, downtown, in New York, and there he will stay till we have completed the treaty in Joyalita----” “With you as the ruler, under the protection of our allies,” added Solado, grinning.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading The three toughs dragged Marcos across the floor and behind the screen so quickly that he was gone before Miguel had time to rise from his chair.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading “That’s the end of that, Solado,” remarked Miguel carelessly.
divisible by two
From this reading Obviously his intention was to help the three gangsters, but they did not need him, a fact that he recognized even as they disappeared.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Obviously his intention was to help the three gangsters, but they did not need him, a fact that he recognized even as they disappeared.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading “Those fellows will take him to their joint, as they call it, downtown, in New York, and there he will stay till we have completed the treaty in Joyalita----” “With you as the ruler, under the protection of our allies,” added Solado, grinning.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The three toughs dragged Marcos across the floor and behind the screen so quickly that he was gone before Miguel had time to rise from his chair.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading CAUGHT ON THE FLY.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The three toughs dragged Marcos across the floor and behind the screen so quickly that he was gone before Miguel had time to rise from his chair.
gangstersnounUS /ˈɡæŋstərz/
plural of “gangster” — a criminal who is a member of gang
From this reading Obviously his intention was to help the three gangsters, but they did not need him, a fact that he recognized even as they disappeared.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The three toughs dragged Marcos across the floor and behind the screen so quickly that he was gone before Miguel had time to rise from his chair.
grinningnounUS /ˈɡrɪnɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading “Those fellows will take him to their joint, as they call it, downtown, in New York, and there he will stay till we have completed the treaty in Joyalita----” “With you as the ruler, under the protection of our allies,” added Solado, grinning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The three toughs dragged Marcos across the floor and behind the screen so quickly that he was gone before Miguel had time to rise from his chair.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Those fellows will take him to their joint, as they call it, downtown, in New York, and there he will stay till we have completed the treaty in Joyalita----” “With you as the ruler, under the protection of our allies,” added Solado, grinning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The three toughs dragged Marcos across the floor and behind the screen so quickly that he was gone before Miguel had time to rise from his chair.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Obviously his intention was to help the three gangsters, but they did not need him, a fact that he recognized even as they disappeared.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Obviously his intention was to help the three gangsters, but they did not need him, a fact that he recognized even as they disappeared.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The three toughs dragged Marcos across the floor and behind the screen so quickly that he was gone before Miguel had time to rise from his chair.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Those fellows will take him to their joint, as they call it, downtown, in New York, and there he will stay till we have completed the treaty in Joyalita----” “With you as the ruler, under the protection of our allies,” added Solado, grinning.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Obviously his intention was to help the three gangsters, but they did not need him, a fact that he recognized even as they disappeared.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Those fellows will take him to their joint, as they call it, downtown, in New York, and there he will stay till we have completed the treaty in Joyalita----” “With you as the ruler, under the protection of our allies,” added Solado, grinning.
jointnounUS /dʒɔɪnt/
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading “Those fellows will take him to their joint, as they call it, downtown, in New York, and there he will stay till we have completed the treaty in Joyalita----” “With you as the ruler, under the protection of our allies,” added Solado, grinning.
Joyalita
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From this reading “Those fellows will take him to their joint, as they call it, downtown, in New York, and there he will stay till we have completed the treaty in Joyalita----” “With you as the ruler, under the protection of our allies,” added Solado, grinning.
Marcos
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From this reading The three toughs dragged Marcos across the floor and behind the screen so quickly that he was gone before Miguel had time to rise from his chair.
Miguel
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From this reading The three toughs dragged Marcos across the floor and behind the screen so quickly that he was gone before Miguel had time to rise from his chair.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Obviously his intention was to help the three gangsters, but they did not need him, a fact that he recognized even as they disappeared.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “Those fellows will take him to their joint, as they call it, downtown, in New York, and there he will stay till we have completed the treaty in Joyalita----” “With you as the ruler, under the protection of our allies,” added Solado, grinning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Obviously his intention was to help the three gangsters, but they did not need him, a fact that he recognized even as they disappeared.
ObviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Obviously his intention was to help the three gangsters, but they did not need him, a fact that he recognized even as they disappeared.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “That’s the end of that, Solado,” remarked Miguel carelessly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CAUGHT ON THE FLY.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Those fellows will take him to their joint, as they call it, downtown, in New York, and there he will stay till we have completed the treaty in Joyalita----” “With you as the ruler, under the protection of our allies,” added Solado, grinning.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading “Those fellows will take him to their joint, as they call it, downtown, in New York, and there he will stay till we have completed the treaty in Joyalita----” “With you as the ruler, under the protection of our allies,” added Solado, grinning.
with speed
From this reading The three toughs dragged Marcos across the floor and behind the screen so quickly that he was gone before Miguel had time to rise from his chair.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Obviously his intention was to help the three gangsters, but they did not need him, a fact that he recognized even as they disappeared.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “That’s the end of that, Solado,” remarked Miguel carelessly.
move upward
From this reading The three toughs dragged Marcos across the floor and behind the screen so quickly that he was gone before Miguel had time to rise from his chair.
rulernounUS /ˈruːlər/
a person who rules or commands
From this reading “Those fellows will take him to their joint, as they call it, downtown, in New York, and there he will stay till we have completed the treaty in Joyalita----” “With you as the ruler, under the protection of our allies,” added Solado, grinning.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading The three toughs dragged Marcos across the floor and behind the screen so quickly that he was gone before Miguel had time to rise from his chair.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The three toughs dragged Marcos across the floor and behind the screen so quickly that he was gone before Miguel had time to rise from his chair.
Solado
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From this reading “That’s the end of that, Solado,” remarked Miguel carelessly.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “Those fellows will take him to their joint, as they call it, downtown, in New York, and there he will stay till we have completed the treaty in Joyalita----” “With you as the ruler, under the protection of our allies,” added Solado, grinning.
carry out
From this reading “Those fellows will take him to their joint, as they call it, downtown, in New York, and there he will stay till we have completed the treaty in Joyalita----” “With you as the ruler, under the protection of our allies,” added Solado, grinning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The three toughs dragged Marcos across the floor and behind the screen so quickly that he was gone before Miguel had time to rise from his chair.
That's
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From this reading “That’s the end of that, Solado,” remarked Miguel carelessly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAUGHT ON THE FLY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “Those fellows will take him to their joint, as they call it, downtown, in New York, and there he will stay till we have completed the treaty in Joyalita----” “With you as the ruler, under the protection of our allies,” added Solado, grinning.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Those fellows will take him to their joint, as they call it, downtown, in New York, and there he will stay till we have completed the treaty in Joyalita----” “With you as the ruler, under the protection of our allies,” added Solado, grinning.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Obviously his intention was to help the three gangsters, but they did not need him, a fact that he recognized even as they disappeared.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “Those fellows will take him to their joint, as they call it, downtown, in New York, and there he will stay till we have completed the treaty in Joyalita----” “With you as the ruler, under the protection of our allies,” added Solado, grinning.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three toughs dragged Marcos across the floor and behind the screen so quickly that he was gone before Miguel had time to rise from his chair.
up to a particular time
From this reading “Those fellows will take him to their joint, as they call it, downtown, in New York, and there he will stay till we have completed the treaty in Joyalita----” “With you as the ruler, under the protection of our allies,” added Solado, grinning.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The three toughs dragged Marcos across the floor and behind the screen so quickly that he was gone before Miguel had time to rise from his chair.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The three toughs dragged Marcos across the floor and behind the screen so quickly that he was gone before Miguel had time to rise from his chair.
toughsnounUS /tʌfs/
plural of “tough” — someone who learned to fight in the streets rather than being formally trained in the sport of boxing
From this reading The three toughs dragged Marcos across the floor and behind the screen so quickly that he was gone before Miguel had time to rise from his chair.
treatynounUS /ˈtriːti/
a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
From this reading “Those fellows will take him to their joint, as they call it, downtown, in New York, and there he will stay till we have completed the treaty in Joyalita----” “With you as the ruler, under the protection of our allies,” added Solado, grinning.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “Those fellows will take him to their joint, as they call it, downtown, in New York, and there he will stay till we have completed the treaty in Joyalita----” “With you as the ruler, under the protection of our allies,” added Solado, grinning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The three toughs dragged Marcos across the floor and behind the screen so quickly that he was gone before Miguel had time to rise from his chair.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Those fellows will take him to their joint, as they call it, downtown, in New York, and there he will stay till we have completed the treaty in Joyalita----” “With you as the ruler, under the protection of our allies,” added Solado, grinning.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Those fellows will take him to their joint, as they call it, downtown, in New York, and there he will stay till we have completed the treaty in Joyalita----” “With you as the ruler, under the protection of our allies,” added Solado, grinning.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Those fellows will take him to their joint, as they call it, downtown, in New York, and there he will stay till we have completed the treaty in Joyalita----” “With you as the ruler, under the protection of our allies,” added Solado, grinning.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading “Those fellows will take him to their joint, as they call it, downtown, in New York, and there he will stay till we have completed the treaty in Joyalita----” “With you as the ruler, under the protection of our allies,” added Solado, grinning.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Those fellows will take him to their joint, as they call it, downtown, in New York, and there he will stay till we have completed the treaty in Joyalita----” “With you as the ruler, under the protection of our allies,” added Solado, grinning.
