used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I've a warrant against you."
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I've a warrant against you."
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading Phil Davids, taking his morning walk through the pleasant roads of Pattaquasset, engaged in his out-of-school amusements of hunting cats and frightening children, was suddenly arrested in the midst of an alarming face ('got up' for the benefit of Robbie Waters) by the approach of Sam Stoutenburgh.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading In general this young gentleman let Phil alone, 'severely,' but on the present occasion he stopped and laid hold of his shoulder.
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Phil Davids, taking his morning walk through the pleasant roads of Pattaquasset, engaged in his out-of-school amusements of hunting cats and frightening children, was suddenly arrested in the midst of an alarming face ('got up' for the benefit of Robbie Waters) by the approach of Sam Stoutenburgh.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Phil Davids, taking his morning walk through the pleasant roads of Pattaquasset, engaged in his out-of-school amusements of hunting cats and frightening children, was suddenly arrested in the midst of an alarming face ('got up' for the benefit of Robbie Waters) by the approach of Sam Stoutenburgh.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Phil Davids, taking his morning walk through the pleasant roads of Pattaquasset, engaged in his out-of-school amusements of hunting cats and frightening children, was suddenly arrested in the midst of an alarming face ('got up' for the benefit of Robbie Waters) by the approach of Sam Stoutenburgh.
move towards
From this reading Phil Davids, taking his morning walk through the pleasant roads of Pattaquasset, engaged in his out-of-school amusements of hunting cats and frightening children, was suddenly arrested in the midst of an alarming face ('got up' for the benefit of Robbie Waters) by the approach of Sam Stoutenburgh.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading Phil Davids, taking his morning walk through the pleasant roads of Pattaquasset, engaged in his out-of-school amusements of hunting cats and frightening children, was suddenly arrested in the midst of an alarming face ('got up' for the benefit of Robbie Waters) by the approach of Sam Stoutenburgh.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading Phil Davids, taking his morning walk through the pleasant roads of Pattaquasset, engaged in his out-of-school amusements of hunting cats and frightening children, was suddenly arrested in the midst of an alarming face ('got up' for the benefit of Robbie Waters) by the approach of Sam Stoutenburgh.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In general this young gentleman let Phil alone, 'severely,' but on the present occasion he stopped and laid hold of his shoulder.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Phil Davids, taking his morning walk through the pleasant roads of Pattaquasset, engaged in his out-of-school amusements of hunting cats and frightening children, was suddenly arrested in the midst of an alarming face ('got up' for the benefit of Robbie Waters) by the approach of Sam Stoutenburgh.
catsnounUS /kæts/
plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading Phil Davids, taking his morning walk through the pleasant roads of Pattaquasset, engaged in his out-of-school amusements of hunting cats and frightening children, was suddenly arrested in the midst of an alarming face ('got up' for the benefit of Robbie Waters) by the approach of Sam Stoutenburgh.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Phil Davids, taking his morning walk through the pleasant roads of Pattaquasset, engaged in his out-of-school amusements of hunting cats and frightening children, was suddenly arrested in the midst of an alarming face ('got up' for the benefit of Robbie Waters) by the approach of Sam Stoutenburgh.
DavidsnounUS /ˈdeɪvɪdz/
plural of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Phil Davids, taking his morning walk through the pleasant roads of Pattaquasset, engaged in his out-of-school amusements of hunting cats and frightening children, was suddenly arrested in the midst of an alarming face ('got up' for the benefit of Robbie Waters) by the approach of Sam Stoutenburgh.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Phil Davids, taking his morning walk through the pleasant roads of Pattaquasset, engaged in his out-of-school amusements of hunting cats and frightening children, was suddenly arrested in the midst of an alarming face ('got up' for the benefit of Robbie Waters) by the approach of Sam Stoutenburgh.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Phil Davids, taking his morning walk through the pleasant roads of Pattaquasset, engaged in his out-of-school amusements of hunting cats and frightening children, was suddenly arrested in the midst of an alarming face ('got up' for the benefit of Robbie Waters) by the approach of Sam Stoutenburgh.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Phil Davids, taking his morning walk through the pleasant roads of Pattaquasset, engaged in his out-of-school amusements of hunting cats and frightening children, was suddenly arrested in the midst of an alarming face ('got up' for the benefit of Robbie Waters) by the approach of Sam Stoutenburgh.
frighteningadjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtənɪŋ/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Phil Davids, taking his morning walk through the pleasant roads of Pattaquasset, engaged in his out-of-school amusements of hunting cats and frightening children, was suddenly arrested in the midst of an alarming face ('got up' for the benefit of Robbie Waters) by the approach of Sam Stoutenburgh.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading In general this young gentleman let Phil alone, 'severely,' but on the present occasion he stopped and laid hold of his shoulder.
a man of refinement
From this reading In general this young gentleman let Phil alone, 'severely,' but on the present occasion he stopped and laid hold of his shoulder.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Phil Davids, taking his morning walk through the pleasant roads of Pattaquasset, engaged in his out-of-school amusements of hunting cats and frightening children, was suddenly arrested in the midst of an alarming face ('got up' for the benefit of Robbie Waters) by the approach of Sam Stoutenburgh.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "Hands off, Sam! and let a man alone, will you!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In general this young gentleman let Phil alone, 'severely,' but on the present occasion he stopped and laid hold of his shoulder.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Phil Davids, taking his morning walk through the pleasant roads of Pattaquasset, engaged in his out-of-school amusements of hunting cats and frightening children, was suddenly arrested in the midst of an alarming face ('got up' for the benefit of Robbie Waters) by the approach of Sam Stoutenburgh.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading In general this young gentleman let Phil alone, 'severely,' but on the present occasion he stopped and laid hold of his shoulder.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Phil Davids, taking his morning walk through the pleasant roads of Pattaquasset, engaged in his out-of-school amusements of hunting cats and frightening children, was suddenly arrested in the midst of an alarming face ('got up' for the benefit of Robbie Waters) by the approach of Sam Stoutenburgh.
I've
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From this reading I've a warrant against you."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Phil Davids, taking his morning walk through the pleasant roads of Pattaquasset, engaged in his out-of-school amusements of hunting cats and frightening children, was suddenly arrested in the midst of an alarming face ('got up' for the benefit of Robbie Waters) by the approach of Sam Stoutenburgh.
set down according to a plan
From this reading In general this young gentleman let Phil alone, 'severely,' but on the present occasion he stopped and laid hold of his shoulder.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading In general this young gentleman let Phil alone, 'severely,' but on the present occasion he stopped and laid hold of his shoulder.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Hands off, Sam! and let a man alone, will you!
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Phil Davids, taking his morning walk through the pleasant roads of Pattaquasset, engaged in his out-of-school amusements of hunting cats and frightening children, was suddenly arrested in the midst of an alarming face ('got up' for the benefit of Robbie Waters) by the approach of Sam Stoutenburgh.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Phil Davids, taking his morning walk through the pleasant roads of Pattaquasset, engaged in his out-of-school amusements of hunting cats and frightening children, was suddenly arrested in the midst of an alarming face ('got up' for the benefit of Robbie Waters) by the approach of Sam Stoutenburgh.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading In general this young gentleman let Phil alone, 'severely,' but on the present occasion he stopped and laid hold of his shoulder.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Phil Davids, taking his morning walk through the pleasant roads of Pattaquasset, engaged in his out-of-school amusements of hunting cats and frightening children, was suddenly arrested in the midst of an alarming face ('got up' for the benefit of Robbie Waters) by the approach of Sam Stoutenburgh.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Hands off, Sam! and let a man alone, will you!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In general this young gentleman let Phil alone, 'severely,' but on the present occasion he stopped and laid hold of his shoulder.
out-of-schooladjective
not attending school and therefore free to work
From this reading Phil Davids, taking his morning walk through the pleasant roads of Pattaquasset, engaged in his out-of-school amusements of hunting cats and frightening children, was suddenly arrested in the midst of an alarming face ('got up' for the benefit of Robbie Waters) by the approach of Sam Stoutenburgh.
Pattaquasset
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Phil Davids, taking his morning walk through the pleasant roads of Pattaquasset, engaged in his out-of-school amusements of hunting cats and frightening children, was suddenly arrested in the midst of an alarming face ('got up' for the benefit of Robbie Waters) by the approach of Sam Stoutenburgh.
Phil
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From this reading Phil Davids, taking his morning walk through the pleasant roads of Pattaquasset, engaged in his out-of-school amusements of hunting cats and frightening children, was suddenly arrested in the midst of an alarming face ('got up' for the benefit of Robbie Waters) by the approach of Sam Stoutenburgh.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Phil Davids, taking his morning walk through the pleasant roads of Pattaquasset, engaged in his out-of-school amusements of hunting cats and frightening children, was suddenly arrested in the midst of an alarming face ('got up' for the benefit of Robbie Waters) by the approach of Sam Stoutenburgh.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In general this young gentleman let Phil alone, 'severely,' but on the present occasion he stopped and laid hold of his shoulder.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading Phil Davids, taking his morning walk through the pleasant roads of Pattaquasset, engaged in his out-of-school amusements of hunting cats and frightening children, was suddenly arrested in the midst of an alarming face ('got up' for the benefit of Robbie Waters) by the approach of Sam Stoutenburgh.
Robbie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Phil Davids, taking his morning walk through the pleasant roads of Pattaquasset, engaged in his out-of-school amusements of hunting cats and frightening children, was suddenly arrested in the midst of an alarming face ('got up' for the benefit of Robbie Waters) by the approach of Sam Stoutenburgh.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Phil Davids, taking his morning walk through the pleasant roads of Pattaquasset, engaged in his out-of-school amusements of hunting cats and frightening children, was suddenly arrested in the midst of an alarming face ('got up' for the benefit of Robbie Waters) by the approach of Sam Stoutenburgh.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading In general this young gentleman let Phil alone, 'severely,' but on the present occasion he stopped and laid hold of his shoulder.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading In general this young gentleman let Phil alone, 'severely,' but on the present occasion he stopped and laid hold of his shoulder.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading In general this young gentleman let Phil alone, 'severely,' but on the present occasion he stopped and laid hold of his shoulder.
Stoutenburgh
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From this reading Phil Davids, taking his morning walk through the pleasant roads of Pattaquasset, engaged in his out-of-school amusements of hunting cats and frightening children, was suddenly arrested in the midst of an alarming face ('got up' for the benefit of Robbie Waters) by the approach of Sam Stoutenburgh.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Phil Davids, taking his morning walk through the pleasant roads of Pattaquasset, engaged in his out-of-school amusements of hunting cats and frightening children, was suddenly arrested in the midst of an alarming face ('got up' for the benefit of Robbie Waters) by the approach of Sam Stoutenburgh.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Phil Davids, taking his morning walk through the pleasant roads of Pattaquasset, engaged in his out-of-school amusements of hunting cats and frightening children, was suddenly arrested in the midst of an alarming face ('got up' for the benefit of Robbie Waters) by the approach of Sam Stoutenburgh.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Phil Davids, taking his morning walk through the pleasant roads of Pattaquasset, engaged in his out-of-school amusements of hunting cats and frightening children, was suddenly arrested in the midst of an alarming face ('got up' for the benefit of Robbie Waters) by the approach of Sam Stoutenburgh.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In general this young gentleman let Phil alone, 'severely,' but on the present occasion he stopped and laid hold of his shoulder.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Phil Davids, taking his morning walk through the pleasant roads of Pattaquasset, engaged in his out-of-school amusements of hunting cats and frightening children, was suddenly arrested in the midst of an alarming face ('got up' for the benefit of Robbie Waters) by the approach of Sam Stoutenburgh.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Phil Davids, taking his morning walk through the pleasant roads of Pattaquasset, engaged in his out-of-school amusements of hunting cats and frightening children, was suddenly arrested in the midst of an alarming face ('got up' for the benefit of Robbie Waters) by the approach of Sam Stoutenburgh.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Phil Davids, taking his morning walk through the pleasant roads of Pattaquasset, engaged in his out-of-school amusements of hunting cats and frightening children, was suddenly arrested in the midst of an alarming face ('got up' for the benefit of Robbie Waters) by the approach of Sam Stoutenburgh.
warrantnounUS /ˈwɔːrənt/
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
From this reading I've a warrant against you."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Phil Davids, taking his morning walk through the pleasant roads of Pattaquasset, engaged in his out-of-school amusements of hunting cats and frightening children, was suddenly arrested in the midst of an alarming face ('got up' for the benefit of Robbie Waters) by the approach of Sam Stoutenburgh.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Phil Davids, taking his morning walk through the pleasant roads of Pattaquasset, engaged in his out-of-school amusements of hunting cats and frightening children, was suddenly arrested in the midst of an alarming face ('got up' for the benefit of Robbie Waters) by the approach of Sam Stoutenburgh.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Hands off, Sam! and let a man alone, will you!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I've a warrant against you."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In general this young gentleman let Phil alone, 'severely,' but on the present occasion he stopped and laid hold of his shoulder.
