used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And it needed but a second glance to show that in the rear of Lawson were several other men, all armed with rifles.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading And it needed but a second glance to show that in the rear of Lawson were several other men, all armed with rifles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And it needed but a second glance to show that in the rear of Lawson were several other men, all armed with rifles.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading And it needed but a second glance to show that in the rear of Lawson were several other men, all armed with rifles.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE RUDDY MINE None of the deputies—not even Uncle Tod nor his partner—seemed surprised at beholding the leader of the Lawson gang.
beholdingnounUS /bɪˈhoʊldɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading THE RUDDY MINE None of the deputies—not even Uncle Tod nor his partner—seemed surprised at beholding the leader of the Lawson gang.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And it needed but a second glance to show that in the rear of Lawson were several other men, all armed with rifles.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Still this did not ruffle Chief Deputy Sheriff Mason.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading “Hello, Deck,” he greeted the outlaw—for such he was.
deputiesnounUS /ˈdepjətiz/
plural of “deputy” — someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
From this reading THE RUDDY MINE None of the deputies—not even Uncle Tod nor his partner—seemed surprised at beholding the leader of the Lawson gang.
DeputynounUS /ˈdepjəti/
someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
From this reading Still this did not ruffle Chief Deputy Sheriff Mason.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Still this did not ruffle Chief Deputy Sheriff Mason.
divisible by two
From this reading THE RUDDY MINE None of the deputies—not even Uncle Tod nor his partner—seemed surprised at beholding the leader of the Lawson gang.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Perhaps they expected him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Hello, Deck,” he greeted the outlaw—for such he was.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading THE RUDDY MINE None of the deputies—not even Uncle Tod nor his partner—seemed surprised at beholding the leader of the Lawson gang.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading And it needed but a second glance to show that in the rear of Lawson were several other men, all armed with rifles.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading “Hello, Deck,” he greeted the outlaw—for such he was.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Hello, Deck,” he greeted the outlaw—for such he was.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading “Hello, Deck,” he greeted the outlaw—for such he was.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Perhaps they expected him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE RUDDY MINE None of the deputies—not even Uncle Tod nor his partner—seemed surprised at beholding the leader of the Lawson gang.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And it needed but a second glance to show that in the rear of Lawson were several other men, all armed with rifles.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And it needed but a second glance to show that in the rear of Lawson were several other men, all armed with rifles.
Lawson
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From this reading THE RUDDY MINE None of the deputies—not even Uncle Tod nor his partner—seemed surprised at beholding the leader of the Lawson gang.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading THE RUDDY MINE None of the deputies—not even Uncle Tod nor his partner—seemed surprised at beholding the leader of the Lawson gang.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading Still this did not ruffle Chief Deputy Sheriff Mason.
the force of workers available
From this reading And it needed but a second glance to show that in the rear of Lawson were several other men, all armed with rifles.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE RUDDY MINE None of the deputies—not even Uncle Tod nor his partner—seemed surprised at beholding the leader of the Lawson gang.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading And it needed but a second glance to show that in the rear of Lawson were several other men, all armed with rifles.
not one, and not any
From this reading THE RUDDY MINE None of the deputies—not even Uncle Tod nor his partner—seemed surprised at beholding the leader of the Lawson gang.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading THE RUDDY MINE None of the deputies—not even Uncle Tod nor his partner—seemed surprised at beholding the leader of the Lawson gang.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE RUDDY MINE None of the deputies—not even Uncle Tod nor his partner—seemed surprised at beholding the leader of the Lawson gang.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RUDDY MINE None of the deputies—not even Uncle Tod nor his partner—seemed surprised at beholding the leader of the Lawson gang.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading And it needed but a second glance to show that in the rear of Lawson were several other men, all armed with rifles.
outlawnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔː/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading “Hello, Deck,” he greeted the outlaw—for such he was.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading THE RUDDY MINE None of the deputies—not even Uncle Tod nor his partner—seemed surprised at beholding the leader of the Lawson gang.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps they expected him.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading And it needed but a second glance to show that in the rear of Lawson were several other men, all armed with rifles.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading And it needed but a second glance to show that in the rear of Lawson were several other men, all armed with rifles.
RUDDYadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading THE RUDDY MINE None of the deputies—not even Uncle Tod nor his partner—seemed surprised at beholding the leader of the Lawson gang.
ruffleverbUS /ˈrʌfəl/
stir up (water) so as to form ripples
From this reading Still this did not ruffle Chief Deputy Sheriff Mason.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading And it needed but a second glance to show that in the rear of Lawson were several other men, all armed with rifles.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE RUDDY MINE None of the deputies—not even Uncle Tod nor his partner—seemed surprised at beholding the leader of the Lawson gang.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading And it needed but a second glance to show that in the rear of Lawson were several other men, all armed with rifles.
SheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading Still this did not ruffle Chief Deputy Sheriff Mason.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading And it needed but a second glance to show that in the rear of Lawson were several other men, all armed with rifles.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still this did not ruffle Chief Deputy Sheriff Mason.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “Hello, Deck,” he greeted the outlaw—for such he was.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading THE RUDDY MINE None of the deputies—not even Uncle Tod nor his partner—seemed surprised at beholding the leader of the Lawson gang.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And it needed but a second glance to show that in the rear of Lawson were several other men, all armed with rifles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RUDDY MINE None of the deputies—not even Uncle Tod nor his partner—seemed surprised at beholding the leader of the Lawson gang.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps they expected him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Still this did not ruffle Chief Deputy Sheriff Mason.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And it needed but a second glance to show that in the rear of Lawson were several other men, all armed with rifles.
TodnounUS /tɑːd/
a unit of weight for wool equal to about 28 pounds
From this reading THE RUDDY MINE None of the deputies—not even Uncle Tod nor his partner—seemed surprised at beholding the leader of the Lawson gang.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading THE RUDDY MINE None of the deputies—not even Uncle Tod nor his partner—seemed surprised at beholding the leader of the Lawson gang.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Hello, Deck,” he greeted the outlaw—for such he was.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And it needed but a second glance to show that in the rear of Lawson were several other men, all armed with rifles.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And it needed but a second glance to show that in the rear of Lawson were several other men, all armed with rifles.
