how long something has existed
From this reading The arm Ralph seized was violently jerked and twisted, but the mountain boy was strong for his age, and held on tight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The arm Ralph seized was violently jerked and twisted, but the mountain boy was strong for his age, and held on tight.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading The arm Ralph seized was violently jerked and twisted, but the mountain boy was strong for his age, and held on tight.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading Turning at the same instant he found himself facing the same negro boy, who had probably saved him from arrest that morning by warning him regarding the bill posting.
make certain of
From this reading "What did you want in my pocket?" demanded Ralph, feeling with his free hand to assure himself that his money was safe.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Turning at the same instant he found himself facing the same negro boy, who had probably saved him from arrest that morning by warning him regarding the bill posting.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Turning at the same instant he found himself facing the same negro boy, who had probably saved him from arrest that morning by warning him regarding the bill posting.
a youthful male person
From this reading The arm Ralph seized was violently jerked and twisted, but the mountain boy was strong for his age, and held on tight.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The arm Ralph seized was violently jerked and twisted, but the mountain boy was strong for his age, and held on tight.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Turning at the same instant he found himself facing the same negro boy, who had probably saved him from arrest that morning by warning him regarding the bill posting.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Shard's Proposal.
darky
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Hush!" half whispered the darky.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "What did you want in my pocket?" demanded Ralph, feeling with his free hand to assure himself that his money was safe.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "What did you want in my pocket?" demanded Ralph, feeling with his free hand to assure himself that his money was safe.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading Turning at the same instant he found himself facing the same negro boy, who had probably saved him from arrest that morning by warning him regarding the bill posting.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading "What did you want in my pocket?" demanded Ralph, feeling with his free hand to assure himself that his money was safe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The arm Ralph seized was violently jerked and twisted, but the mountain boy was strong for his age, and held on tight.
set up or found
From this reading Turning at the same instant he found himself facing the same negro boy, who had probably saved him from arrest that morning by warning him regarding the bill posting.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading "What did you want in my pocket?" demanded Ralph, feeling with his free hand to assure himself that his money was safe.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Turning at the same instant he found himself facing the same negro boy, who had probably saved him from arrest that morning by warning him regarding the bill posting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Turning at the same instant he found himself facing the same negro boy, who had probably saved him from arrest that morning by warning him regarding the bill posting.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "Hush!" half whispered the darky.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "What did you want in my pocket?" demanded Ralph, feeling with his free hand to assure himself that his money was safe.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Turning at the same instant he found himself facing the same negro boy, who had probably saved him from arrest that morning by warning him regarding the bill posting.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The arm Ralph seized was violently jerked and twisted, but the mountain boy was strong for his age, and held on tight.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Turning at the same instant he found himself facing the same negro boy, who had probably saved him from arrest that morning by warning him regarding the bill posting.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Turning at the same instant he found himself facing the same negro boy, who had probably saved him from arrest that morning by warning him regarding the bill posting.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The arm Ralph seized was violently jerked and twisted, but the mountain boy was strong for his age, and held on tight.
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading "Hush!" half whispered the darky.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "What did you want in my pocket?" demanded Ralph, feeling with his free hand to assure himself that his money was safe.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Turning at the same instant he found himself facing the same negro boy, who had probably saved him from arrest that morning by warning him regarding the bill posting.
jerkedverbUS /dʒɜːrkt/
past form of “jerk” — pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading The arm Ralph seized was violently jerked and twisted, but the mountain boy was strong for his age, and held on tight.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "What did you want in my pocket?" demanded Ralph, feeling with his free hand to assure himself that his money was safe.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Turning at the same instant he found himself facing the same negro boy, who had probably saved him from arrest that morning by warning him regarding the bill posting.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The arm Ralph seized was violently jerked and twisted, but the mountain boy was strong for his age, and held on tight.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "What did you want in my pocket?" demanded Ralph, feeling with his free hand to assure himself that his money was safe.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading Turning at the same instant he found himself facing the same negro boy, who had probably saved him from arrest that morning by warning him regarding the bill posting.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The arm Ralph seized was violently jerked and twisted, but the mountain boy was strong for his age, and held on tight.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading "What did you want in my pocket?" demanded Ralph, feeling with his free hand to assure himself that his money was safe.
postingnounUS /ˈpoʊstɪŋ/
a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
From this reading Turning at the same instant he found himself facing the same negro boy, who had probably saved him from arrest that morning by warning him regarding the bill posting.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Turning at the same instant he found himself facing the same negro boy, who had probably saved him from arrest that morning by warning him regarding the bill posting.
ProposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading Captain Shard's Proposal.
Ralph
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From this reading The arm Ralph seized was violently jerked and twisted, but the mountain boy was strong for his age, and held on tight.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Turning at the same instant he found himself facing the same negro boy, who had probably saved him from arrest that morning by warning him regarding the bill posting.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "What did you want in my pocket?" demanded Ralph, feeling with his free hand to assure himself that his money was safe.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Turning at the same instant he found himself facing the same negro boy, who had probably saved him from arrest that morning by warning him regarding the bill posting.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Turning at the same instant he found himself facing the same negro boy, who had probably saved him from arrest that morning by warning him regarding the bill posting.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading The arm Ralph seized was violently jerked and twisted, but the mountain boy was strong for his age, and held on tight.
Shard's
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From this reading Captain Shard's Proposal.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The arm Ralph seized was violently jerked and twisted, but the mountain boy was strong for his age, and held on tight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Turning at the same instant he found himself facing the same negro boy, who had probably saved him from arrest that morning by warning him regarding the bill posting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The arm Ralph seized was violently jerked and twisted, but the mountain boy was strong for his age, and held on tight.
tightadjectiveUS /taɪt/
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading The arm Ralph seized was violently jerked and twisted, but the mountain boy was strong for his age, and held on tight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "What did you want in my pocket?" demanded Ralph, feeling with his free hand to assure himself that his money was safe.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Turning at the same instant he found himself facing the same negro boy, who had probably saved him from arrest that morning by warning him regarding the bill posting.
twistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading The arm Ralph seized was violently jerked and twisted, but the mountain boy was strong for his age, and held on tight.
in a violent manner
From this reading The arm Ralph seized was violently jerked and twisted, but the mountain boy was strong for his age, and held on tight.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "What did you want in my pocket?" demanded Ralph, feeling with his free hand to assure himself that his money was safe.
a message informing of danger
From this reading Turning at the same instant he found himself facing the same negro boy, who had probably saved him from arrest that morning by warning him regarding the bill posting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The arm Ralph seized was violently jerked and twisted, but the mountain boy was strong for his age, and held on tight.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What did you want in my pocket?" demanded Ralph, feeling with his free hand to assure himself that his money was safe.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Hush!" half whispered the darky.
which person or people
From this reading Turning at the same instant he found himself facing the same negro boy, who had probably saved him from arrest that morning by warning him regarding the bill posting.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "What did you want in my pocket?" demanded Ralph, feeling with his free hand to assure himself that his money was safe.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What did you want in my pocket?" demanded Ralph, feeling with his free hand to assure himself that his money was safe.
