used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the county jail there was a madman, or one not very far from it.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading In fact he told Mr. Graham that he was sorry to see him following this false scent because he knew that he was really a just man and would some day sorely regret his hasty action.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading As long as Mr. Graham was with him, Qualley had maintained his cool and indifferent air and had never for an instant given up the possibility of obtaining his release by some cunning scheme or inducement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As long as Mr. Graham was with him, Qualley had maintained his cool and indifferent air and had never for an instant given up the possibility of obtaining his release by some cunning scheme or inducement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As long as Mr. Graham was with him, Qualley had maintained his cool and indifferent air and had never for an instant given up the possibility of obtaining his release by some cunning scheme or inducement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As long as Mr. Graham was with him, Qualley had maintained his cool and indifferent air and had never for an instant given up the possibility of obtaining his release by some cunning scheme or inducement.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading It was so that Mr. Graham left him with no regrets and an earnest request that the jailer watch his prisoner with the greatest caution because he was a bad one.
for the reason that
From this reading In fact he told Mr. Graham that he was sorry to see him following this false scent because he knew that he was really a just man and would some day sorely regret his hasty action.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As long as Mr. Graham was with him, Qualley had maintained his cool and indifferent air and had never for an instant given up the possibility of obtaining his release by some cunning scheme or inducement.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading It was so that Mr. Graham left him with no regrets and an earnest request that the jailer watch his prisoner with the greatest caution because he was a bad one.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading As long as Mr. Graham was with him, Qualley had maintained his cool and indifferent air and had never for an instant given up the possibility of obtaining his release by some cunning scheme or inducement.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading In the county jail there was a madman, or one not very far from it.
cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading As long as Mr. Graham was with him, Qualley had maintained his cool and indifferent air and had never for an instant given up the possibility of obtaining his release by some cunning scheme or inducement.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In fact he told Mr. Graham that he was sorry to see him following this false scent because he knew that he was really a just man and would some day sorely regret his hasty action.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading He offered no resistance whatsoever and walked into the jail with the dignified mien of an injured and misjudged man.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading It was so that Mr. Graham left him with no regrets and an earnest request that the jailer watch his prisoner with the greatest caution because he was a bad one.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact he told Mr. Graham that he was sorry to see him following this false scent because he knew that he was really a just man and would some day sorely regret his hasty action.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading In fact he told Mr. Graham that he was sorry to see him following this false scent because he knew that he was really a just man and would some day sorely regret his hasty action.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In the county jail there was a madman, or one not very far from it.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading In fact he told Mr. Graham that he was sorry to see him following this false scent because he knew that he was really a just man and would some day sorely regret his hasty action.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As long as Mr. Graham was with him, Qualley had maintained his cool and indifferent air and had never for an instant given up the possibility of obtaining his release by some cunning scheme or inducement.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the county jail there was a madman, or one not very far from it.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading As long as Mr. Graham was with him, Qualley had maintained his cool and indifferent air and had never for an instant given up the possibility of obtaining his release by some cunning scheme or inducement.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading As long as Mr. Graham was with him, Qualley had maintained his cool and indifferent air and had never for an instant given up the possibility of obtaining his release by some cunning scheme or inducement.
highest in quality
From this reading It was so that Mr. Graham left him with no regrets and an earnest request that the jailer watch his prisoner with the greatest caution because he was a bad one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As long as Mr. Graham was with him, Qualley had maintained his cool and indifferent air and had never for an instant given up the possibility of obtaining his release by some cunning scheme or inducement.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading In fact he told Mr. Graham that he was sorry to see him following this false scent because he knew that he was really a just man and would some day sorely regret his hasty action.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He offered no resistance whatsoever and walked into the jail with the dignified mien of an injured and misjudged man.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As long as Mr. Graham was with him, Qualley had maintained his cool and indifferent air and had never for an instant given up the possibility of obtaining his release by some cunning scheme or inducement.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As long as Mr. Graham was with him, Qualley had maintained his cool and indifferent air and had never for an instant given up the possibility of obtaining his release by some cunning scheme or inducement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the county jail there was a madman, or one not very far from it.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading As long as Mr. Graham was with him, Qualley had maintained his cool and indifferent air and had never for an instant given up the possibility of obtaining his release by some cunning scheme or inducement.
inducementnounUS /ˌɪnˈduːsmənt/
a positive motivational influence
From this reading As long as Mr. Graham was with him, Qualley had maintained his cool and indifferent air and had never for an instant given up the possibility of obtaining his release by some cunning scheme or inducement.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading He offered no resistance whatsoever and walked into the jail with the dignified mien of an injured and misjudged man.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading As long as Mr. Graham was with him, Qualley had maintained his cool and indifferent air and had never for an instant given up the possibility of obtaining his release by some cunning scheme or inducement.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He offered no resistance whatsoever and walked into the jail with the dignified mien of an injured and misjudged man.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the county jail there was a madman, or one not very far from it.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading In the county jail there was a madman, or one not very far from it.
jailernounUS /ˈdʒeɪlər/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading It was so that Mr. Graham left him with no regrets and an earnest request that the jailer watch his prisoner with the greatest caution because he was a bad one.
and nothing more
From this reading In fact he told Mr. Graham that he was sorry to see him following this false scent because he knew that he was really a just man and would some day sorely regret his hasty action.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In fact he told Mr. Graham that he was sorry to see him following this false scent because he knew that he was really a just man and would some day sorely regret his hasty action.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It was so that Mr. Graham left him with no regrets and an earnest request that the jailer watch his prisoner with the greatest caution because he was a bad one.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading As long as Mr. Graham was with him, Qualley had maintained his cool and indifferent air and had never for an instant given up the possibility of obtaining his release by some cunning scheme or inducement.
madmannounUS /ˈmædmæn/
an insane person
From this reading In the county jail there was a madman, or one not very far from it.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading As long as Mr. Graham was with him, Qualley had maintained his cool and indifferent air and had never for an instant given up the possibility of obtaining his release by some cunning scheme or inducement.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He offered no resistance whatsoever and walked into the jail with the dignified mien of an injured and misjudged man.
miennounUS /miːn/
dignified manner or conduct
From this reading He offered no resistance whatsoever and walked into the jail with the dignified mien of an injured and misjudged man.
misjudgedverbUS /mɪsˈdʒʌdʒd/
past form of “misjudge” — judge incorrectly
From this reading He offered no resistance whatsoever and walked into the jail with the dignified mien of an injured and misjudged man.
a form of address for a man
From this reading As long as Mr. Graham was with him, Qualley had maintained his cool and indifferent air and had never for an instant given up the possibility of obtaining his release by some cunning scheme or inducement.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading As long as Mr. Graham was with him, Qualley had maintained his cool and indifferent air and had never for an instant given up the possibility of obtaining his release by some cunning scheme or inducement.
not any; not one
From this reading He offered no resistance whatsoever and walked into the jail with the dignified mien of an injured and misjudged man.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the county jail there was a madman, or one not very far from it.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading As long as Mr. Graham was with him, Qualley had maintained his cool and indifferent air and had never for an instant given up the possibility of obtaining his release by some cunning scheme or inducement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As long as Mr. Graham was with him, Qualley had maintained his cool and indifferent air and had never for an instant given up the possibility of obtaining his release by some cunning scheme or inducement.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading He offered no resistance whatsoever and walked into the jail with the dignified mien of an injured and misjudged man.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the county jail there was a madman, or one not very far from it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the county jail there was a madman, or one not very far from it.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading As long as Mr. Graham was with him, Qualley had maintained his cool and indifferent air and had never for an instant given up the possibility of obtaining his release by some cunning scheme or inducement.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading It was so that Mr. Graham left him with no regrets and an earnest request that the jailer watch his prisoner with the greatest caution because he was a bad one.
Qualley
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From this reading As long as Mr. Graham was with him, Qualley had maintained his cool and indifferent air and had never for an instant given up the possibility of obtaining his release by some cunning scheme or inducement.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading In fact he told Mr. Graham that he was sorry to see him following this false scent because he knew that he was really a just man and would some day sorely regret his hasty action.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading In fact he told Mr. Graham that he was sorry to see him following this false scent because he knew that he was really a just man and would some day sorely regret his hasty action.
regretsnounUS /rɪˈɡrets/
a polite refusal of an invitation
From this reading It was so that Mr. Graham left him with no regrets and an earnest request that the jailer watch his prisoner with the greatest caution because he was a bad one.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading As long as Mr. Graham was with him, Qualley had maintained his cool and indifferent air and had never for an instant given up the possibility of obtaining his release by some cunning scheme or inducement.
express the need or desire for
From this reading It was so that Mr. Graham left him with no regrets and an earnest request that the jailer watch his prisoner with the greatest caution because he was a bad one.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading He offered no resistance whatsoever and walked into the jail with the dignified mien of an injured and misjudged man.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading In fact he told Mr. Graham that he was sorry to see him following this false scent because he knew that he was really a just man and would some day sorely regret his hasty action.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading As long as Mr. Graham was with him, Qualley had maintained his cool and indifferent air and had never for an instant given up the possibility of obtaining his release by some cunning scheme or inducement.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In fact he told Mr. Graham that he was sorry to see him following this false scent because he knew that he was really a just man and would some day sorely regret his hasty action.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was so that Mr. Graham left him with no regrets and an earnest request that the jailer watch his prisoner with the greatest caution because he was a bad one.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As long as Mr. Graham was with him, Qualley had maintained his cool and indifferent air and had never for an instant given up the possibility of obtaining his release by some cunning scheme or inducement.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading In fact he told Mr. Graham that he was sorry to see him following this false scent because he knew that he was really a just man and would some day sorely regret his hasty action.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading In fact he told Mr. Graham that he was sorry to see him following this false scent because he knew that he was really a just man and would some day sorely regret his hasty action.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In fact he told Mr. Graham that he was sorry to see him following this false scent because he knew that he was really a just man and would some day sorely regret his hasty action.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the county jail there was a madman, or one not very far from it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the county jail there was a madman, or one not very far from it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In fact he told Mr. Graham that he was sorry to see him following this false scent because he knew that he was really a just man and would some day sorely regret his hasty action.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In fact he told Mr. Graham that he was sorry to see him following this false scent because he knew that he was really a just man and would some day sorely regret his hasty action.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading In fact he told Mr. Graham that he was sorry to see him following this false scent because he knew that he was really a just man and would some day sorely regret his hasty action.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As long as Mr. Graham was with him, Qualley had maintained his cool and indifferent air and had never for an instant given up the possibility of obtaining his release by some cunning scheme or inducement.
precisely as stated
From this reading In the county jail there was a madman, or one not very far from it.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He offered no resistance whatsoever and walked into the jail with the dignified mien of an injured and misjudged man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the county jail there was a madman, or one not very far from it.
look attentively
From this reading It was so that Mr. Graham left him with no regrets and an earnest request that the jailer watch his prisoner with the greatest caution because he was a bad one.
whatsoeveradjectiveUS /ˌwʌtsoʊˈevər/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He offered no resistance whatsoever and walked into the jail with the dignified mien of an injured and misjudged man.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As long as Mr. Graham was with him, Qualley had maintained his cool and indifferent air and had never for an instant given up the possibility of obtaining his release by some cunning scheme or inducement.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In fact he told Mr. Graham that he was sorry to see him following this false scent because he knew that he was really a just man and would some day sorely regret his hasty action.
