used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Nothing as yet that I can see,” rejoined Dick; “they are too far off for the carry of a rifle.
AaronnounUS /ˈerən/
United States professional baseball player who hit more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in 1934)
From this reading “My two cousins-in-law, the wives of my cousins Abel and Aaron, are with them.
AbelnounUS /ˈeɪbəl/
Norwegian mathematician (1802-1829)
From this reading “My two cousins-in-law, the wives of my cousins Abel and Aaron, are with them.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading “Pray Heaven that my uncle and cousins will be able to gain the shelter of the ‘castle,’” panted Muriel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “It is what I expected and feared,” groaned Sergeant Dick; “the Indians of the Paquita Reservation have revolted over the delay of the Government in sending them the promised compensation for the wrongful arrest of their chiefs last year in regard to these White Hood outrages.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “My two cousins-in-law, the wives of my cousins Abel and Aaron, are with them.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading “It is what I expected and feared,” groaned Sergeant Dick; “the Indians of the Paquita Reservation have revolted over the delay of the Government in sending them the promised compensation for the wrongful arrest of their chiefs last year in regard to these White Hood outrages.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Nothing as yet that I can see,” rejoined Dick; “they are too far off for the carry of a rifle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Pray Heaven that my uncle and cousins will be able to gain the shelter of the ‘castle,’” panted Muriel.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading What can we do to help them?”
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading “Nothing as yet that I can see,” rejoined Dick; “they are too far off for the carry of a rifle.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading “Pray Heaven that my uncle and cousins will be able to gain the shelter of the ‘castle,’” panted Muriel.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading “It is what I expected and feared,” groaned Sergeant Dick; “the Indians of the Paquita Reservation have revolted over the delay of the Government in sending them the promised compensation for the wrongful arrest of their chiefs last year in regard to these White Hood outrages.”
compensationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpənˈseɪʃən/
something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
From this reading “It is what I expected and feared,” groaned Sergeant Dick; “the Indians of the Paquita Reservation have revolted over the delay of the Government in sending them the promised compensation for the wrongful arrest of their chiefs last year in regard to these White Hood outrages.”
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading “Pray Heaven that my uncle and cousins will be able to gain the shelter of the ‘castle,’” panted Muriel.
cousins-in-law
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “My two cousins-in-law, the wives of my cousins Abel and Aaron, are with them.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading “It is what I expected and feared,” groaned Sergeant Dick; “the Indians of the Paquita Reservation have revolted over the delay of the Government in sending them the promised compensation for the wrongful arrest of their chiefs last year in regard to these White Hood outrages.”
someone who is a detective
From this reading “It is what I expected and feared,” groaned Sergeant Dick; “the Indians of the Paquita Reservation have revolted over the delay of the Government in sending them the promised compensation for the wrongful arrest of their chiefs last year in regard to these White Hood outrages.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What can we do to help them?”
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading “It is what I expected and feared,” groaned Sergeant Dick; “the Indians of the Paquita Reservation have revolted over the delay of the Government in sending them the promised compensation for the wrongful arrest of their chiefs last year in regard to these White Hood outrages.”
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading “Nothing as yet that I can see,” rejoined Dick; “they are too far off for the carry of a rifle.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading “It is what I expected and feared,” groaned Sergeant Dick; “the Indians of the Paquita Reservation have revolted over the delay of the Government in sending them the promised compensation for the wrongful arrest of their chiefs last year in regard to these White Hood outrages.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “It is what I expected and feared,” groaned Sergeant Dick; “the Indians of the Paquita Reservation have revolted over the delay of the Government in sending them the promised compensation for the wrongful arrest of their chiefs last year in regard to these White Hood outrages.”
obtain
From this reading “Pray Heaven that my uncle and cousins will be able to gain the shelter of the ‘castle,’” panted Muriel.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading “It is what I expected and feared,” groaned Sergeant Dick; “the Indians of the Paquita Reservation have revolted over the delay of the Government in sending them the promised compensation for the wrongful arrest of their chiefs last year in regard to these White Hood outrages.”
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading “It is what I expected and feared,” groaned Sergeant Dick; “the Indians of the Paquita Reservation have revolted over the delay of the Government in sending them the promised compensation for the wrongful arrest of their chiefs last year in regard to these White Hood outrages.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “It is what I expected and feared,” groaned Sergeant Dick; “the Indians of the Paquita Reservation have revolted over the delay of the Government in sending them the promised compensation for the wrongful arrest of their chiefs last year in regard to these White Hood outrages.”
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading “Pray Heaven that my uncle and cousins will be able to gain the shelter of the ‘castle,’” panted Muriel.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading What can we do to help them?”
HoodnounUS /hʊd/
an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading “It is what I expected and feared,” groaned Sergeant Dick; “the Indians of the Paquita Reservation have revolted over the delay of the Government in sending them the promised compensation for the wrongful arrest of their chiefs last year in regard to these White Hood outrages.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “It is what I expected and feared,” groaned Sergeant Dick; “the Indians of the Paquita Reservation have revolted over the delay of the Government in sending them the promised compensation for the wrongful arrest of their chiefs last year in regard to these White Hood outrages.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “It is what I expected and feared,” groaned Sergeant Dick; “the Indians of the Paquita Reservation have revolted over the delay of the Government in sending them the promised compensation for the wrongful arrest of their chiefs last year in regard to these White Hood outrages.”
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading “It is what I expected and feared,” groaned Sergeant Dick; “the Indians of the Paquita Reservation have revolted over the delay of the Government in sending them the promised compensation for the wrongful arrest of their chiefs last year in regard to these White Hood outrages.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is what I expected and feared,” groaned Sergeant Dick; “the Indians of the Paquita Reservation have revolted over the delay of the Government in sending them the promised compensation for the wrongful arrest of their chiefs last year in regard to these White Hood outrages.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is what I expected and feared,” groaned Sergeant Dick; “the Indians of the Paquita Reservation have revolted over the delay of the Government in sending them the promised compensation for the wrongful arrest of their chiefs last year in regard to these White Hood outrages.”
immediately past
From this reading “It is what I expected and feared,” groaned Sergeant Dick; “the Indians of the Paquita Reservation have revolted over the delay of the Government in sending them the promised compensation for the wrongful arrest of their chiefs last year in regard to these White Hood outrages.”
Muriel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Pray Heaven that my uncle and cousins will be able to gain the shelter of the ‘castle,’” panted Muriel.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Pray Heaven that my uncle and cousins will be able to gain the shelter of the ‘castle,’” panted Muriel.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “Nothing as yet that I can see,” rejoined Dick; “they are too far off for the carry of a rifle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “It is what I expected and feared,” groaned Sergeant Dick; “the Indians of the Paquita Reservation have revolted over the delay of the Government in sending them the promised compensation for the wrongful arrest of their chiefs last year in regard to these White Hood outrages.”
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Nothing as yet that I can see,” rejoined Dick; “they are too far off for the carry of a rifle.
outragesnounUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒɪz/
plural of “outrage” — a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading “It is what I expected and feared,” groaned Sergeant Dick; “the Indians of the Paquita Reservation have revolted over the delay of the Government in sending them the promised compensation for the wrongful arrest of their chiefs last year in regard to these White Hood outrages.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “It is what I expected and feared,” groaned Sergeant Dick; “the Indians of the Paquita Reservation have revolted over the delay of the Government in sending them the promised compensation for the wrongful arrest of their chiefs last year in regard to these White Hood outrages.”
pantedverbUS /ˈpæntɪd/
past form of “pant” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading “Pray Heaven that my uncle and cousins will be able to gain the shelter of the ‘castle,’” panted Muriel.
Paquita
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It is what I expected and feared,” groaned Sergeant Dick; “the Indians of the Paquita Reservation have revolted over the delay of the Government in sending them the promised compensation for the wrongful arrest of their chiefs last year in regard to these White Hood outrages.”
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading “Pray Heaven that my uncle and cousins will be able to gain the shelter of the ‘castle,’” panted Muriel.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading “It is what I expected and feared,” groaned Sergeant Dick; “the Indians of the Paquita Reservation have revolted over the delay of the Government in sending them the promised compensation for the wrongful arrest of their chiefs last year in regard to these White Hood outrages.”
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading “It is what I expected and feared,” groaned Sergeant Dick; “the Indians of the Paquita Reservation have revolted over the delay of the Government in sending them the promised compensation for the wrongful arrest of their chiefs last year in regard to these White Hood outrages.”
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading “Nothing as yet that I can see,” rejoined Dick; “they are too far off for the carry of a rifle.
ReservationnounUS /ˌrezərˈveɪʃən/
a district that is reserved for particular purpose
From this reading “It is what I expected and feared,” groaned Sergeant Dick; “the Indians of the Paquita Reservation have revolted over the delay of the Government in sending them the promised compensation for the wrongful arrest of their chiefs last year in regard to these White Hood outrages.”
revoltedverbUS /rɪˈvoʊltɪd/
past form of “revolt” — make revolution
From this reading “It is what I expected and feared,” groaned Sergeant Dick; “the Indians of the Paquita Reservation have revolted over the delay of the Government in sending them the promised compensation for the wrongful arrest of their chiefs last year in regard to these White Hood outrages.”
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading “Nothing as yet that I can see,” rejoined Dick; “they are too far off for the carry of a rifle.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Nothing as yet that I can see,” rejoined Dick; “they are too far off for the carry of a rifle.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading “It is what I expected and feared,” groaned Sergeant Dick; “the Indians of the Paquita Reservation have revolted over the delay of the Government in sending them the promised compensation for the wrongful arrest of their chiefs last year in regard to these White Hood outrages.”
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading “It is what I expected and feared,” groaned Sergeant Dick; “the Indians of the Paquita Reservation have revolted over the delay of the Government in sending them the promised compensation for the wrongful arrest of their chiefs last year in regard to these White Hood outrages.”
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading “Pray Heaven that my uncle and cousins will be able to gain the shelter of the ‘castle,’” panted Muriel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Pray Heaven that my uncle and cousins will be able to gain the shelter of the ‘castle,’” panted Muriel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “It is what I expected and feared,” groaned Sergeant Dick; “the Indians of the Paquita Reservation have revolted over the delay of the Government in sending them the promised compensation for the wrongful arrest of their chiefs last year in regard to these White Hood outrages.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “It is what I expected and feared,” groaned Sergeant Dick; “the Indians of the Paquita Reservation have revolted over the delay of the Government in sending them the promised compensation for the wrongful arrest of their chiefs last year in regard to these White Hood outrages.”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “It is what I expected and feared,” groaned Sergeant Dick; “the Indians of the Paquita Reservation have revolted over the delay of the Government in sending them the promised compensation for the wrongful arrest of their chiefs last year in regard to these White Hood outrages.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “It is what I expected and feared,” groaned Sergeant Dick; “the Indians of the Paquita Reservation have revolted over the delay of the Government in sending them the promised compensation for the wrongful arrest of their chiefs last year in regard to these White Hood outrages.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Nothing as yet that I can see,” rejoined Dick; “they are too far off for the carry of a rifle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “It is what I expected and feared,” groaned Sergeant Dick; “the Indians of the Paquita Reservation have revolted over the delay of the Government in sending them the promised compensation for the wrongful arrest of their chiefs last year in regard to these White Hood outrages.”
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “Nothing as yet that I can see,” rejoined Dick; “they are too far off for the carry of a rifle.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “My two cousins-in-law, the wives of my cousins Abel and Aaron, are with them.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading “Pray Heaven that my uncle and cousins will be able to gain the shelter of the ‘castle,’” panted Muriel.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading What can we do to help them?”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “It is what I expected and feared,” groaned Sergeant Dick; “the Indians of the Paquita Reservation have revolted over the delay of the Government in sending them the promised compensation for the wrongful arrest of their chiefs last year in regard to these White Hood outrages.”
a Caucasian
From this reading “It is what I expected and feared,” groaned Sergeant Dick; “the Indians of the Paquita Reservation have revolted over the delay of the Government in sending them the promised compensation for the wrongful arrest of their chiefs last year in regard to these White Hood outrages.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Pray Heaven that my uncle and cousins will be able to gain the shelter of the ‘castle,’” panted Muriel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “My two cousins-in-law, the wives of my cousins Abel and Aaron, are with them.
wivesnounUS /waɪvz/
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading “My two cousins-in-law, the wives of my cousins Abel and Aaron, are with them.
wrongfuladjectiveUS /ˈrɔːŋfəl/
having no legally established claim
From this reading “It is what I expected and feared,” groaned Sergeant Dick; “the Indians of the Paquita Reservation have revolted over the delay of the Government in sending them the promised compensation for the wrongful arrest of their chiefs last year in regard to these White Hood outrages.”
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading “It is what I expected and feared,” groaned Sergeant Dick; “the Indians of the Paquita Reservation have revolted over the delay of the Government in sending them the promised compensation for the wrongful arrest of their chiefs last year in regard to these White Hood outrages.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “Nothing as yet that I can see,” rejoined Dick; “they are too far off for the carry of a rifle.
