used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "But how--why--" "Yeah," the rival had collected a measure of his scattered wits, "whatta yuh mean, wise guy?"
in addition
From this reading I have also sworn out a complaint--" Then the Boss took a hand in the game.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Just this--" LeFleur drew himself up and faced the invaders sternly--"I have only this very morning deposited with the probate court certain documents making very plain the identity of this young man.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading THE RETURN OF RICK RALESTONE Val ventured to break the sudden silence which resulted from Creighton's astonishing statement.
BossnounUS /bɑːs/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading I have also sworn out a complaint--" Then the Boss took a hand in the game.
terminate
From this reading THE RETURN OF RICK RALESTONE Val ventured to break the sudden silence which resulted from Creighton's astonishing statement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But how--why--" "Yeah," the rival had collected a measure of his scattered wits, "whatta yuh mean, wise guy?"
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "Just this--" LeFleur drew himself up and faced the invaders sternly--"I have only this very morning deposited with the probate court certain documents making very plain the identity of this young man.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading "But how--why--" "Yeah," the rival had collected a measure of his scattered wits, "whatta yuh mean, wise guy?"
complaintnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnt/
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading I have also sworn out a complaint--" Then the Boss took a hand in the game.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading "Just this--" LeFleur drew himself up and faced the invaders sternly--"I have only this very morning deposited with the probate court certain documents making very plain the identity of this young man.
Creighton's
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From this reading THE RETURN OF RICK RALESTONE Val ventured to break the sudden silence which resulted from Creighton's astonishing statement.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Without the shadow of a doubt he is the only living descendant of Roderick Ralestone and his wife, Valerie St. Jean de Roche.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading "Just this--" LeFleur drew himself up and faced the invaders sternly--"I have only this very morning deposited with the probate court certain documents making very plain the identity of this young man.
descendantnounUS /dɪˈsendənt/
a person considered as descended from some ancestor
From this reading Without the shadow of a doubt he is the only living descendant of Roderick Ralestone and his wife, Valerie St. Jean de Roche.
documentsnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəmənts/
plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading "Just this--" LeFleur drew himself up and faced the invaders sternly--"I have only this very morning deposited with the probate court certain documents making very plain the identity of this young man.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Without the shadow of a doubt he is the only living descendant of Roderick Ralestone and his wife, Valerie St. Jean de Roche.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading "Just this--" LeFleur drew himself up and faced the invaders sternly--"I have only this very morning deposited with the probate court certain documents making very plain the identity of this young man.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading "Just this--" LeFleur drew himself up and faced the invaders sternly--"I have only this very morning deposited with the probate court certain documents making very plain the identity of this young man.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE RETURN OF RICK RALESTONE Val ventured to break the sudden silence which resulted from Creighton's astonishing statement.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading I have also sworn out a complaint--" Then the Boss took a hand in the game.
guynounUS /ɡaɪ/
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading "But how--why--" "Yeah," the rival had collected a measure of his scattered wits, "whatta yuh mean, wise guy?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "But how--why--" "Yeah," the rival had collected a measure of his scattered wits, "whatta yuh mean, wise guy?"
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I have also sworn out a complaint--" Then the Boss took a hand in the game.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Just this--" LeFleur drew himself up and faced the invaders sternly--"I have only this very morning deposited with the probate court certain documents making very plain the identity of this young man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Without the shadow of a doubt he is the only living descendant of Roderick Ralestone and his wife, Valerie St. Jean de Roche.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Just this--" LeFleur drew himself up and faced the invaders sternly--"I have only this very morning deposited with the probate court certain documents making very plain the identity of this young man.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "But how--why--" "Yeah," the rival had collected a measure of his scattered wits, "whatta yuh mean, wise guy?"
how
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From this reading "But how--why--" "Yeah," the rival had collected a measure of his scattered wits, "whatta yuh mean, wise guy?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Just this--" LeFleur drew himself up and faced the invaders sternly--"I have only this very morning deposited with the probate court certain documents making very plain the identity of this young man.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading "Just this--" LeFleur drew himself up and faced the invaders sternly--"I have only this very morning deposited with the probate court certain documents making very plain the identity of this young man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have also sworn out a complaint--" Then the Boss took a hand in the game.
invadersnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdərz/
plural of “invader” — someone who enters by force in order to conquer
From this reading "Just this--" LeFleur drew himself up and faced the invaders sternly--"I have only this very morning deposited with the probate court certain documents making very plain the identity of this young man.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Without the shadow of a doubt he is the only living descendant of Roderick Ralestone and his wife, Valerie St. Jean de Roche.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Without the shadow of a doubt he is the only living descendant of Roderick Ralestone and his wife, Valerie St. Jean de Roche.
and nothing more
From this reading "Just this--" LeFleur drew himself up and faced the invaders sternly--"I have only this very morning deposited with the probate court certain documents making very plain the identity of this young man.
LeFleur
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From this reading "Just this--" LeFleur drew himself up and faced the invaders sternly--"I have only this very morning deposited with the probate court certain documents making very plain the identity of this young man.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Without the shadow of a doubt he is the only living descendant of Roderick Ralestone and his wife, Valerie St. Jean de Roche.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "Just this--" LeFleur drew himself up and faced the invaders sternly--"I have only this very morning deposited with the probate court certain documents making very plain the identity of this young man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Just this--" LeFleur drew himself up and faced the invaders sternly--"I have only this very morning deposited with the probate court certain documents making very plain the identity of this young man.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "But how--why--" "Yeah," the rival had collected a measure of his scattered wits, "whatta yuh mean, wise guy?"
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading "But how--why--" "Yeah," the rival had collected a measure of his scattered wits, "whatta yuh mean, wise guy?"
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Just this--" LeFleur drew himself up and faced the invaders sternly--"I have only this very morning deposited with the probate court certain documents making very plain the identity of this young man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RETURN OF RICK RALESTONE Val ventured to break the sudden silence which resulted from Creighton's astonishing statement.
and nothing more
From this reading "Just this--" LeFleur drew himself up and faced the invaders sternly--"I have only this very morning deposited with the probate court certain documents making very plain the identity of this young man.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I have also sworn out a complaint--" Then the Boss took a hand in the game.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading "Just this--" LeFleur drew himself up and faced the invaders sternly--"I have only this very morning deposited with the probate court certain documents making very plain the identity of this young man.
probatenounUS /ˈproʊbeɪt/
a judicial certificate saying that a will is genuine and conferring on the executors the power to administer the estate
From this reading "Just this--" LeFleur drew himself up and faced the invaders sternly--"I have only this very morning deposited with the probate court certain documents making very plain the identity of this young man.
RALESTONE
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From this reading THE RETURN OF RICK RALESTONE Val ventured to break the sudden silence which resulted from Creighton's astonishing statement.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading THE RETURN OF RICK RALESTONE Val ventured to break the sudden silence which resulted from Creighton's astonishing statement.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE RETURN OF RICK RALESTONE Val ventured to break the sudden silence which resulted from Creighton's astonishing statement.
RICKnounUS /rɪk/
a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)
From this reading THE RETURN OF RICK RALESTONE Val ventured to break the sudden silence which resulted from Creighton's astonishing statement.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading "But how--why--" "Yeah," the rival had collected a measure of his scattered wits, "whatta yuh mean, wise guy?"
Roche
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From this reading Without the shadow of a doubt he is the only living descendant of Roderick Ralestone and his wife, Valerie St. Jean de Roche.
Roderick
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From this reading Without the shadow of a doubt he is the only living descendant of Roderick Ralestone and his wife, Valerie St. Jean de Roche.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading "But how--why--" "Yeah," the rival had collected a measure of his scattered wits, "whatta yuh mean, wise guy?"
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Without the shadow of a doubt he is the only living descendant of Roderick Ralestone and his wife, Valerie St. Jean de Roche.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading THE RETURN OF RICK RALESTONE Val ventured to break the sudden silence which resulted from Creighton's astonishing statement.
St
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From this reading Without the shadow of a doubt he is the only living descendant of Roderick Ralestone and his wife, Valerie St. Jean de Roche.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading THE RETURN OF RICK RALESTONE Val ventured to break the sudden silence which resulted from Creighton's astonishing statement.
sternlyadverbUS /ˈstɜːrnli/
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading "Just this--" LeFleur drew himself up and faced the invaders sternly--"I have only this very morning deposited with the probate court certain documents making very plain the identity of this young man.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading THE RETURN OF RICK RALESTONE Val ventured to break the sudden silence which resulted from Creighton's astonishing statement.
swornadjectiveUS /swɔːrn/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading I have also sworn out a complaint--" Then the Boss took a hand in the game.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RETURN OF RICK RALESTONE Val ventured to break the sudden silence which resulted from Creighton's astonishing statement.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I have also sworn out a complaint--" Then the Boss took a hand in the game.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Just this--" LeFleur drew himself up and faced the invaders sternly--"I have only this very morning deposited with the probate court certain documents making very plain the identity of this young man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RETURN OF RICK RALESTONE Val ventured to break the sudden silence which resulted from Creighton's astonishing statement.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I have also sworn out a complaint--" Then the Boss took a hand in the game.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Just this--" LeFleur drew himself up and faced the invaders sternly--"I have only this very morning deposited with the probate court certain documents making very plain the identity of this young man.
Val
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From this reading THE RETURN OF RICK RALESTONE Val ventured to break the sudden silence which resulted from Creighton's astonishing statement.
Valerie
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From this reading Without the shadow of a doubt he is the only living descendant of Roderick Ralestone and his wife, Valerie St. Jean de Roche.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading THE RETURN OF RICK RALESTONE Val ventured to break the sudden silence which resulted from Creighton's astonishing statement.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Just this--" LeFleur drew himself up and faced the invaders sternly--"I have only this very morning deposited with the probate court certain documents making very plain the identity of this young man.
whatta
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From this reading "But how--why--" "Yeah," the rival had collected a measure of his scattered wits, "whatta yuh mean, wise guy?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE RETURN OF RICK RALESTONE Val ventured to break the sudden silence which resulted from Creighton's astonishing statement.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "But how--why--" "Yeah," the rival had collected a measure of his scattered wits, "whatta yuh mean, wise guy?"
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Without the shadow of a doubt he is the only living descendant of Roderick Ralestone and his wife, Valerie St. Jean de Roche.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading "But how--why--" "Yeah," the rival had collected a measure of his scattered wits, "whatta yuh mean, wise guy?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Just this--" LeFleur drew himself up and faced the invaders sternly--"I have only this very morning deposited with the probate court certain documents making very plain the identity of this young man.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without the shadow of a doubt he is the only living descendant of Roderick Ralestone and his wife, Valerie St. Jean de Roche.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading "But how--why--" "Yeah," the rival had collected a measure of his scattered wits, "whatta yuh mean, wise guy?"
YeahadverbUS /jæ/
not only so, but
From this reading "But how--why--" "Yeah," the rival had collected a measure of his scattered wits, "whatta yuh mean, wise guy?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Just this--" LeFleur drew himself up and faced the invaders sternly--"I have only this very morning deposited with the probate court certain documents making very plain the identity of this young man.
yuh
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From this reading "But how--why--" "Yeah," the rival had collected a measure of his scattered wits, "whatta yuh mean, wise guy?"
