used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BIT TRAGIC "Hold up your hands, nigger!"
anew
From this reading Even though he might have suffered a qualm at again beholding the white apparition in the moonlight, his determination to dare the spectre was bolstered by the voice and the manner of the command.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah knows who yo' is an' Ah's gwine hol' yo' up!
Ah's
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From this reading "Ah knows who yo' is an' Ah's gwine hol' yo' up!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Ah knows who yo' is an' Ah's gwine hol' yo' up!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The voice was low and sepulchral, but either the ghostly apparition that uttered the command had slipped up on its vernacular, or it was the spirit of a bandit.
apparitionnounUS /ˌæpərˈɪʃən/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading The voice was low and sepulchral, but either the ghostly apparition that uttered the command had slipped up on its vernacular, or it was the spirit of a bandit.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some demand of the kind was, however, urgently necessary, for George did not, as formerly, show a desire to flee; his belligerent attitude suggested fight and he was a husky specimen with a handy club.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Even though he might have suffered a qualm at again beholding the white apparition in the moonlight, his determination to dare the spectre was bolstered by the voice and the manner of the command.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Some demand of the kind was, however, urgently necessary, for George did not, as formerly, show a desire to flee; his belligerent attitude suggested fight and he was a husky specimen with a handy club.
banditnounUS /ˈbændət/
an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
From this reading The voice was low and sepulchral, but either the ghostly apparition that uttered the command had slipped up on its vernacular, or it was the spirit of a bandit.
beholdingnounUS /bɪˈhoʊldɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Even though he might have suffered a qualm at again beholding the white apparition in the moonlight, his determination to dare the spectre was bolstered by the voice and the manner of the command.
belligerentadjectiveUS /bəˈlɪdʒərənt/
characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
From this reading Some demand of the kind was, however, urgently necessary, for George did not, as formerly, show a desire to flee; his belligerent attitude suggested fight and he was a husky specimen with a handy club.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading A BIT TRAGIC "Hold up your hands, nigger!"
bolsteredverbUS /ˈboʊlstərd/
past form of “bolster” — support and strengthen
From this reading Even though he might have suffered a qualm at again beholding the white apparition in the moonlight, his determination to dare the spectre was bolstered by the voice and the manner of the command.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The voice was low and sepulchral, but either the ghostly apparition that uttered the command had slipped up on its vernacular, or it was the spirit of a bandit.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Even though he might have suffered a qualm at again beholding the white apparition in the moonlight, his determination to dare the spectre was bolstered by the voice and the manner of the command.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Some demand of the kind was, however, urgently necessary, for George did not, as formerly, show a desire to flee; his belligerent attitude suggested fight and he was a husky specimen with a handy club.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The voice was low and sepulchral, but either the ghostly apparition that uttered the command had slipped up on its vernacular, or it was the spirit of a bandit.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Even though he might have suffered a qualm at again beholding the white apparition in the moonlight, his determination to dare the spectre was bolstered by the voice and the manner of the command.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Some demand of the kind was, however, urgently necessary, for George did not, as formerly, show a desire to flee; his belligerent attitude suggested fight and he was a husky specimen with a handy club.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Some demand of the kind was, however, urgently necessary, for George did not, as formerly, show a desire to flee; his belligerent attitude suggested fight and he was a husky specimen with a handy club.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Even though he might have suffered a qualm at again beholding the white apparition in the moonlight, his determination to dare the spectre was bolstered by the voice and the manner of the command.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Some demand of the kind was, however, urgently necessary, for George did not, as formerly, show a desire to flee; his belligerent attitude suggested fight and he was a husky specimen with a handy club.
one or the other of two
From this reading The voice was low and sepulchral, but either the ghostly apparition that uttered the command had slipped up on its vernacular, or it was the spirit of a bandit.
divisible by two
From this reading Even though he might have suffered a qualm at again beholding the white apparition in the moonlight, his determination to dare the spectre was bolstered by the voice and the manner of the command.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Some demand of the kind was, however, urgently necessary, for George did not, as formerly, show a desire to flee; his belligerent attitude suggested fight and he was a husky specimen with a handy club.
fleeverbUS /fliː/
run away quickly
From this reading Some demand of the kind was, however, urgently necessary, for George did not, as formerly, show a desire to flee; his belligerent attitude suggested fight and he was a husky specimen with a handy club.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Some demand of the kind was, however, urgently necessary, for George did not, as formerly, show a desire to flee; his belligerent attitude suggested fight and he was a husky specimen with a handy club.
at a previous time
From this reading Some demand of the kind was, however, urgently necessary, for George did not, as formerly, show a desire to flee; his belligerent attitude suggested fight and he was a husky specimen with a handy club.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Some demand of the kind was, however, urgently necessary, for George did not, as formerly, show a desire to flee; his belligerent attitude suggested fight and he was a husky specimen with a handy club.
ghostlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊstli/
resembling or characteristic of a phantom
From this reading The voice was low and sepulchral, but either the ghostly apparition that uttered the command had slipped up on its vernacular, or it was the spirit of a bandit.
gwine
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From this reading "Ah knows who yo' is an' Ah's gwine hol' yo' up!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The voice was low and sepulchral, but either the ghostly apparition that uttered the command had slipped up on its vernacular, or it was the spirit of a bandit.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading A BIT TRAGIC "Hold up your hands, nigger!"
handyadjectiveUS /ˈhændi/
easy to reach
From this reading Some demand of the kind was, however, urgently necessary, for George did not, as formerly, show a desire to flee; his belligerent attitude suggested fight and he was a husky specimen with a handy club.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Even though he might have suffered a qualm at again beholding the white apparition in the moonlight, his determination to dare the spectre was bolstered by the voice and the manner of the command.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some demand of the kind was, however, urgently necessary, for George did not, as formerly, show a desire to flee; his belligerent attitude suggested fight and he was a husky specimen with a handy club.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Some demand of the kind was, however, urgently necessary, for George did not, as formerly, show a desire to flee; his belligerent attitude suggested fight and he was a husky specimen with a handy club.
hol
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From this reading "Ah knows who yo' is an' Ah's gwine hol' yo' up!
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading A BIT TRAGIC "Hold up your hands, nigger!"
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Some demand of the kind was, however, urgently necessary, for George did not, as formerly, show a desire to flee; his belligerent attitude suggested fight and he was a husky specimen with a handy club.
huskyadjectiveUS /ˈhʌski/
muscular and heavily built
From this reading Some demand of the kind was, however, urgently necessary, for George did not, as formerly, show a desire to flee; his belligerent attitude suggested fight and he was a husky specimen with a handy club.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even though he might have suffered a qualm at again beholding the white apparition in the moonlight, his determination to dare the spectre was bolstered by the voice and the manner of the command.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Ah knows who yo' is an' Ah's gwine hol' yo' up!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The voice was low and sepulchral, but either the ghostly apparition that uttered the command had slipped up on its vernacular, or it was the spirit of a bandit.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The voice was low and sepulchral, but either the ghostly apparition that uttered the command had slipped up on its vernacular, or it was the spirit of a bandit.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Some demand of the kind was, however, urgently necessary, for George did not, as formerly, show a desire to flee; his belligerent attitude suggested fight and he was a husky specimen with a handy club.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading "Ah knows who yo' is an' Ah's gwine hol' yo' up!
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The voice was low and sepulchral, but either the ghostly apparition that uttered the command had slipped up on its vernacular, or it was the spirit of a bandit.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Even though he might have suffered a qualm at again beholding the white apparition in the moonlight, his determination to dare the spectre was bolstered by the voice and the manner of the command.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Even though he might have suffered a qualm at again beholding the white apparition in the moonlight, his determination to dare the spectre was bolstered by the voice and the manner of the command.
the light of the Moon
From this reading Even though he might have suffered a qualm at again beholding the white apparition in the moonlight, his determination to dare the spectre was bolstered by the voice and the manner of the command.
absolutely essential
From this reading Some demand of the kind was, however, urgently necessary, for George did not, as formerly, show a desire to flee; his belligerent attitude suggested fight and he was a husky specimen with a handy club.
nigger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A BIT TRAGIC "Hold up your hands, nigger!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Some demand of the kind was, however, urgently necessary, for George did not, as formerly, show a desire to flee; his belligerent attitude suggested fight and he was a husky specimen with a handy club.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The voice was low and sepulchral, but either the ghostly apparition that uttered the command had slipped up on its vernacular, or it was the spirit of a bandit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The voice was low and sepulchral, but either the ghostly apparition that uttered the command had slipped up on its vernacular, or it was the spirit of a bandit.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The voice was low and sepulchral, but either the ghostly apparition that uttered the command had slipped up on its vernacular, or it was the spirit of a bandit.
qualmnoun
uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading Even though he might have suffered a qualm at again beholding the white apparition in the moonlight, his determination to dare the spectre was bolstered by the voice and the manner of the command.
sepulchraladjective
of or relating to a sepulchre
From this reading The voice was low and sepulchral, but either the ghostly apparition that uttered the command had slipped up on its vernacular, or it was the spirit of a bandit.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Some demand of the kind was, however, urgently necessary, for George did not, as formerly, show a desire to flee; his belligerent attitude suggested fight and he was a husky specimen with a handy club.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading The voice was low and sepulchral, but either the ghostly apparition that uttered the command had slipped up on its vernacular, or it was the spirit of a bandit.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some demand of the kind was, however, urgently necessary, for George did not, as formerly, show a desire to flee; his belligerent attitude suggested fight and he was a husky specimen with a handy club.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading Some demand of the kind was, however, urgently necessary, for George did not, as formerly, show a desire to flee; his belligerent attitude suggested fight and he was a husky specimen with a handy club.
spectrenounUS /ˈspektər/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading Even though he might have suffered a qualm at again beholding the white apparition in the moonlight, his determination to dare the spectre was bolstered by the voice and the manner of the command.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The voice was low and sepulchral, but either the ghostly apparition that uttered the command had slipped up on its vernacular, or it was the spirit of a bandit.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Even though he might have suffered a qualm at again beholding the white apparition in the moonlight, his determination to dare the spectre was bolstered by the voice and the manner of the command.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Some demand of the kind was, however, urgently necessary, for George did not, as formerly, show a desire to flee; his belligerent attitude suggested fight and he was a husky specimen with a handy club.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The voice was low and sepulchral, but either the ghostly apparition that uttered the command had slipped up on its vernacular, or it was the spirit of a bandit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The voice was low and sepulchral, but either the ghostly apparition that uttered the command had slipped up on its vernacular, or it was the spirit of a bandit.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Even though he might have suffered a qualm at again beholding the white apparition in the moonlight, his determination to dare the spectre was bolstered by the voice and the manner of the command.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some demand of the kind was, however, urgently necessary, for George did not, as formerly, show a desire to flee; his belligerent attitude suggested fight and he was a husky specimen with a handy club.
TRAGICadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading A BIT TRAGIC "Hold up your hands, nigger!"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A BIT TRAGIC "Hold up your hands, nigger!"
urgentlyadverbUS /ˈɜːrdʒəntli/
with great urgency
From this reading Some demand of the kind was, however, urgently necessary, for George did not, as formerly, show a desire to flee; his belligerent attitude suggested fight and he was a husky specimen with a handy club.
communicated in words
From this reading The voice was low and sepulchral, but either the ghostly apparition that uttered the command had slipped up on its vernacular, or it was the spirit of a bandit.
vernacularnounUS /vərˈnækjələr/
a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
From this reading The voice was low and sepulchral, but either the ghostly apparition that uttered the command had slipped up on its vernacular, or it was the spirit of a bandit.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The voice was low and sepulchral, but either the ghostly apparition that uttered the command had slipped up on its vernacular, or it was the spirit of a bandit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The voice was low and sepulchral, but either the ghostly apparition that uttered the command had slipped up on its vernacular, or it was the spirit of a bandit.
a Caucasian
From this reading Even though he might have suffered a qualm at again beholding the white apparition in the moonlight, his determination to dare the spectre was bolstered by the voice and the manner of the command.
which person or people
From this reading "Ah knows who yo' is an' Ah's gwine hol' yo' up!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Some demand of the kind was, however, urgently necessary, for George did not, as formerly, show a desire to flee; his belligerent attitude suggested fight and he was a husky specimen with a handy club.
yo
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From this reading "Ah knows who yo' is an' Ah's gwine hol' yo' up!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A BIT TRAGIC "Hold up your hands, nigger!"
