used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HINTS OF CIVIL WAR After the hanging a temporary reaction took place--a let-down from the hectic, fevered agitations of preceding days.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading HINTS OF CIVIL WAR After the hanging a temporary reaction took place--a let-down from the hectic, fevered agitations of preceding days.
agitations
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From this reading HINTS OF CIVIL WAR After the hanging a temporary reaction took place--a let-down from the hectic, fevered agitations of preceding days.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Members of the Law and Order Party were secretly relieved by the removal of Casey and Cora.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "They've only started, Mac," he answered, "don't deceive yourself.
boltnounUS /boʊlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading "Now that they've shot their bolt, we'll have peace," said Hall McAllister to Broderick.
Broderick
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From this reading "Now that they've shot their bolt, we'll have peace," said Hall McAllister to Broderick.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the latter shook his head.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Members of the Law and Order Party were secretly relieved by the removal of Casey and Cora.
Casey
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From this reading Members of the Law and Order Party were secretly relieved by the removal of Casey and Cora.
CIVILadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading HINTS OF CIVIL WAR After the hanging a temporary reaction took place--a let-down from the hectic, fevered agitations of preceding days.
CoranounUS /ˈkɔːrə/
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading Members of the Law and Order Party were secretly relieved by the removal of Casey and Cora.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading HINTS OF CIVIL WAR After the hanging a temporary reaction took place--a let-down from the hectic, fevered agitations of preceding days.
deceiveverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading "They've only started, Mac," he answered, "don't deceive yourself.
don't
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From this reading "They've only started, Mac," he answered, "don't deceive yourself.
feveredadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərd/
highly or nervously excited
From this reading HINTS OF CIVIL WAR After the hanging a temporary reaction took place--a let-down from the hectic, fevered agitations of preceding days.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HINTS OF CIVIL WAR After the hanging a temporary reaction took place--a let-down from the hectic, fevered agitations of preceding days.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading "Now that they've shot their bolt, we'll have peace," said Hall McAllister to Broderick.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading HINTS OF CIVIL WAR After the hanging a temporary reaction took place--a let-down from the hectic, fevered agitations of preceding days.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Now that they've shot their bolt, we'll have peace," said Hall McAllister to Broderick.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They've only started, Mac," he answered, "don't deceive yourself.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading But the latter shook his head.
hecticadjectiveUS /ˈhektɪk/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading HINTS OF CIVIL WAR After the hanging a temporary reaction took place--a let-down from the hectic, fevered agitations of preceding days.
HINTSnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading HINTS OF CIVIL WAR After the hanging a temporary reaction took place--a let-down from the hectic, fevered agitations of preceding days.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But the latter shook his head.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading But the latter shook his head.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Members of the Law and Order Party were secretly relieved by the removal of Casey and Cora.
let-down
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From this reading HINTS OF CIVIL WAR After the hanging a temporary reaction took place--a let-down from the hectic, fevered agitations of preceding days.
MacnounUS /mæk/
a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
From this reading "They've only started, Mac," he answered, "don't deceive yourself.
McAllister
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From this reading "Now that they've shot their bolt, we'll have peace," said Hall McAllister to Broderick.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Members of the Law and Order Party were secretly relieved by the removal of Casey and Cora.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now that they've shot their bolt, we'll have peace," said Hall McAllister to Broderick.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HINTS OF CIVIL WAR After the hanging a temporary reaction took place--a let-down from the hectic, fevered agitations of preceding days.
and nothing more
From this reading "They've only started, Mac," he answered, "don't deceive yourself.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Members of the Law and Order Party were secretly relieved by the removal of Casey and Cora.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Members of the Law and Order Party were secretly relieved by the removal of Casey and Cora.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading "Now that they've shot their bolt, we'll have peace," said Hall McAllister to Broderick.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading HINTS OF CIVIL WAR After the hanging a temporary reaction took place--a let-down from the hectic, fevered agitations of preceding days.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading HINTS OF CIVIL WAR After the hanging a temporary reaction took place--a let-down from the hectic, fevered agitations of preceding days.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading HINTS OF CIVIL WAR After the hanging a temporary reaction took place--a let-down from the hectic, fevered agitations of preceding days.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Members of the Law and Order Party were secretly relieved by the removal of Casey and Cora.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading Members of the Law and Order Party were secretly relieved by the removal of Casey and Cora.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Now that they've shot their bolt, we'll have peace," said Hall McAllister to Broderick.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading Members of the Law and Order Party were secretly relieved by the removal of Casey and Cora.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading But the latter shook his head.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading "Now that they've shot their bolt, we'll have peace," said Hall McAllister to Broderick.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "They've only started, Mac," he answered, "don't deceive yourself.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading HINTS OF CIVIL WAR After the hanging a temporary reaction took place--a let-down from the hectic, fevered agitations of preceding days.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Now that they've shot their bolt, we'll have peace," said Hall McAllister to Broderick.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HINTS OF CIVIL WAR After the hanging a temporary reaction took place--a let-down from the hectic, fevered agitations of preceding days.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Now that they've shot their bolt, we'll have peace," said Hall McAllister to Broderick.
they've
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From this reading "Now that they've shot their bolt, we'll have peace," said Hall McAllister to Broderick.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Now that they've shot their bolt, we'll have peace," said Hall McAllister to Broderick.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading HINTS OF CIVIL WAR After the hanging a temporary reaction took place--a let-down from the hectic, fevered agitations of preceding days.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading HINTS OF CIVIL WAR After the hanging a temporary reaction took place--a let-down from the hectic, fevered agitations of preceding days.
we'll
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From this reading "Now that they've shot their bolt, we'll have peace," said Hall McAllister to Broderick.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Members of the Law and Order Party were secretly relieved by the removal of Casey and Cora.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "They've only started, Mac," he answered, "don't deceive yourself.
