used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Dan was bitterly disappointed.
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 “Yes, an’ stay there ’till yer regular trial at th’ county court house,” added Constable Wolff.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Yes, an’ stay there ’till yer regular trial at th’ county court house,” added Constable Wolff.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He thought when Mr. Harrison had brought out the evidence so clearly, and when it was testified that he was far away from the scene of the robbery, that the justice would give a verdict of “not guilty.”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What does it mean?” asked the boy, much bewildered.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Yes, an’ stay there ’till yer regular trial at th’ county court house,” added Constable Wolff.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He thought when Mr. Harrison had brought out the evidence so clearly, and when it was testified that he was far away from the scene of the robbery, that the justice would give a verdict of “not guilty.”
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “It means ye’ll have t’ go back t’ jail, that’s what it means,” declared Constable Walker vindictively.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading “What does it mean?” asked the boy, much bewildered.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Dan was bitterly disappointed.
a youthful male person
From this reading “What does it mean?” asked the boy, much bewildered.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He thought when Mr. Harrison had brought out the evidence so clearly, and when it was testified that he was far away from the scene of the robbery, that the justice would give a verdict of “not guilty.”
without doubt or question
From this reading He thought when Mr. Harrison had brought out the evidence so clearly, and when it was testified that he was far away from the scene of the robbery, that the justice would give a verdict of “not guilty.”
ConstablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading “It means ye’ll have t’ go back t’ jail, that’s what it means,” declared Constable Walker vindictively.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading “Yes, an’ stay there ’till yer regular trial at th’ county court house,” added Constable Wolff.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading “Yes, an’ stay there ’till yer regular trial at th’ county court house,” added Constable Wolff.
Dan
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From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Dan was bitterly disappointed.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “It means ye’ll have t’ go back t’ jail, that’s what it means,” declared Constable Walker vindictively.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Dan was bitterly disappointed.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What does it mean?” asked the boy, much bewildered.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading He thought when Mr. Harrison had brought out the evidence so clearly, and when it was testified that he was far away from the scene of the robbery, that the justice would give a verdict of “not guilty.”
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He thought when Mr. Harrison had brought out the evidence so clearly, and when it was testified that he was far away from the scene of the robbery, that the justice would give a verdict of “not guilty.”
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Dan was bitterly disappointed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He thought when Mr. Harrison had brought out the evidence so clearly, and when it was testified that he was far away from the scene of the robbery, that the justice would give a verdict of “not guilty.”
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He thought when Mr. Harrison had brought out the evidence so clearly, and when it was testified that he was far away from the scene of the robbery, that the justice would give a verdict of “not guilty.”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “It means ye’ll have t’ go back t’ jail, that’s what it means,” declared Constable Walker vindictively.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading He thought when Mr. Harrison had brought out the evidence so clearly, and when it was testified that he was far away from the scene of the robbery, that the justice would give a verdict of “not guilty.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He thought when Mr. Harrison had brought out the evidence so clearly, and when it was testified that he was far away from the scene of the robbery, that the justice would give a verdict of “not guilty.”
HarrisonnounUS /ˈherɪsən/
English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)
From this reading He thought when Mr. Harrison had brought out the evidence so clearly, and when it was testified that he was far away from the scene of the robbery, that the justice would give a verdict of “not guilty.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “It means ye’ll have t’ go back t’ jail, that’s what it means,” declared Constable Walker vindictively.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He thought when Mr. Harrison had brought out the evidence so clearly, and when it was testified that he was far away from the scene of the robbery, that the justice would give a verdict of “not guilty.”
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “Yes, an’ stay there ’till yer regular trial at th’ county court house,” added Constable Wolff.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Dan was bitterly disappointed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He thought when Mr. Harrison had brought out the evidence so clearly, and when it was testified that he was far away from the scene of the robbery, that the justice would give a verdict of “not guilty.”
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading “It means ye’ll have t’ go back t’ jail, that’s what it means,” declared Constable Walker vindictively.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading He thought when Mr. Harrison had brought out the evidence so clearly, and when it was testified that he was far away from the scene of the robbery, that the justice would give a verdict of “not guilty.”
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “What does it mean?” asked the boy, much bewildered.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading “It means ye’ll have t’ go back t’ jail, that’s what it means,” declared Constable Walker vindictively.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He thought when Mr. Harrison had brought out the evidence so clearly, and when it was testified that he was far away from the scene of the robbery, that the justice would give a verdict of “not guilty.”
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “What does it mean?” asked the boy, much bewildered.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Dan was bitterly disappointed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He thought when Mr. Harrison had brought out the evidence so clearly, and when it was testified that he was far away from the scene of the robbery, that the justice would give a verdict of “not guilty.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He thought when Mr. Harrison had brought out the evidence so clearly, and when it was testified that he was far away from the scene of the robbery, that the justice would give a verdict of “not guilty.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He thought when Mr. Harrison had brought out the evidence so clearly, and when it was testified that he was far away from the scene of the robbery, that the justice would give a verdict of “not guilty.”
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading “Yes, an’ stay there ’till yer regular trial at th’ county court house,” added Constable Wolff.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading He thought when Mr. Harrison had brought out the evidence so clearly, and when it was testified that he was far away from the scene of the robbery, that the justice would give a verdict of “not guilty.”
the place where some action occurs
From this reading He thought when Mr. Harrison had brought out the evidence so clearly, and when it was testified that he was far away from the scene of the robbery, that the justice would give a verdict of “not guilty.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He thought when Mr. Harrison had brought out the evidence so clearly, and when it was testified that he was far away from the scene of the robbery, that the justice would give a verdict of “not guilty.”
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “Yes, an’ stay there ’till yer regular trial at th’ county court house,” added Constable Wolff.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading “It means ye’ll have t’ go back t’ jail, that’s what it means,” declared Constable Walker vindictively.
testifiedverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪd/
inflected form of “testify” — give testimony in a court of law
From this reading He thought when Mr. Harrison had brought out the evidence so clearly, and when it was testified that he was far away from the scene of the robbery, that the justice would give a verdict of “not guilty.”
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading “Yes, an’ stay there ’till yer regular trial at th’ county court house,” added Constable Wolff.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He thought when Mr. Harrison had brought out the evidence so clearly, and when it was testified that he was far away from the scene of the robbery, that the justice would give a verdict of “not guilty.”
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It means ye’ll have t’ go back t’ jail, that’s what it means,” declared Constable Walker vindictively.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He thought when Mr. Harrison had brought out the evidence so clearly, and when it was testified that he was far away from the scene of the robbery, that the justice would give a verdict of “not guilty.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Yes, an’ stay there ’till yer regular trial at th’ county court house,” added Constable Wolff.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought when Mr. Harrison had brought out the evidence so clearly, and when it was testified that he was far away from the scene of the robbery, that the justice would give a verdict of “not guilty.”
up to a particular time
From this reading “Yes, an’ stay there ’till yer regular trial at th’ county court house,” added Constable Wolff.
the act of testing something
From this reading “Yes, an’ stay there ’till yer regular trial at th’ county court house,” added Constable Wolff.
verdictnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading He thought when Mr. Harrison had brought out the evidence so clearly, and when it was testified that he was far away from the scene of the robbery, that the justice would give a verdict of “not guilty.”
vindictivelyadverb
in a vindictive, revengeful manner
From this reading “It means ye’ll have t’ go back t’ jail, that’s what it means,” declared Constable Walker vindictively.
WalkernounUS /ˈwɔːkər/
New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952)
From this reading “It means ye’ll have t’ go back t’ jail, that’s what it means,” declared Constable Walker vindictively.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Dan was bitterly disappointed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What does it mean?” asked the boy, much bewildered.
at the time that
From this reading He thought when Mr. Harrison had brought out the evidence so clearly, and when it was testified that he was far away from the scene of the robbery, that the justice would give a verdict of “not guilty.”
WolffnounUS /wʊlf/
German anatomist (1733-1794)
From this reading “Yes, an’ stay there ’till yer regular trial at th’ county court house,” added Constable Wolff.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He thought when Mr. Harrison had brought out the evidence so clearly, and when it was testified that he was far away from the scene of the robbery, that the justice would give a verdict of “not guilty.”
ye'll
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From this reading “It means ye’ll have t’ go back t’ jail, that’s what it means,” declared Constable Walker vindictively.
yer
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From this reading “Yes, an’ stay there ’till yer regular trial at th’ county court house,” added Constable Wolff.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, an’ stay there ’till yer regular trial at th’ county court house,” added Constable Wolff.
