used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A COWARDLY ASSAULT At first Jim could hardly credit Sal's statement, but several things that had happened of late caused him to place credence in her words.
the state of being absent
From this reading Jim Dennis meant to have an explanation from the owner of Cudgegong; he did not mean to allow Rodney Shaw, or any other man, to insult Sal, or to prowl around his place during his absence.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading He consulted Dr Tom, and that worthy man agreed with Sal; he had no special liking for Rodney Shaw.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Jim Dennis meant to have an explanation from the owner of Cudgegong; he did not mean to allow Rodney Shaw, or any other man, to insult Sal, or to prowl around his place during his absence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Jim Dennis meant to have an explanation from the owner of Cudgegong; he did not mean to allow Rodney Shaw, or any other man, to insult Sal, or to prowl around his place during his absence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Moreover, he knew she was truthful and would not deceive him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Jim Dennis meant to have an explanation from the owner of Cudgegong; he did not mean to allow Rodney Shaw, or any other man, to insult Sal, or to prowl around his place during his absence.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Jim Dennis meant to have an explanation from the owner of Cudgegong; he did not mean to allow Rodney Shaw, or any other man, to insult Sal, or to prowl around his place during his absence.
ASSAULTnounUS /əˈsɔːlt/
close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading A COWARDLY ASSAULT At first Jim could hardly credit Sal's statement, but several things that had happened of late caused him to place credence in her words.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A COWARDLY ASSAULT At first Jim could hardly credit Sal's statement, but several things that had happened of late caused him to place credence in her words.
Barker's
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From this reading Constable Doonan had noticed Rodney Shaw coming from the direction of Barker's Creek on several occasions, and wondered what he had been doing in that quarter.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Constable Doonan had noticed Rodney Shaw coming from the direction of Barker's Creek on several occasions, and wondered what he had been doing in that quarter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A COWARDLY ASSAULT At first Jim could hardly credit Sal's statement, but several things that had happened of late caused him to place credence in her words.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading A COWARDLY ASSAULT At first Jim could hardly credit Sal's statement, but several things that had happened of late caused him to place credence in her words.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Constable Doonan had noticed Rodney Shaw coming from the direction of Barker's Creek on several occasions, and wondered what he had been doing in that quarter.
ConstablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading Constable Doonan had noticed Rodney Shaw coming from the direction of Barker's Creek on several occasions, and wondered what he had been doing in that quarter.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading He consulted Dr Tom, and that worthy man agreed with Sal; he had no special liking for Rodney Shaw.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A COWARDLY ASSAULT At first Jim could hardly credit Sal's statement, but several things that had happened of late caused him to place credence in her words.
COWARDLYadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊərdli/
lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
From this reading A COWARDLY ASSAULT At first Jim could hardly credit Sal's statement, but several things that had happened of late caused him to place credence in her words.
credencenounUS /ˈkriːdəns/
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
From this reading A COWARDLY ASSAULT At first Jim could hardly credit Sal's statement, but several things that had happened of late caused him to place credence in her words.
approval
From this reading A COWARDLY ASSAULT At first Jim could hardly credit Sal's statement, but several things that had happened of late caused him to place credence in her words.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading Constable Doonan had noticed Rodney Shaw coming from the direction of Barker's Creek on several occasions, and wondered what he had been doing in that quarter.
Cudgegong
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From this reading Jim Dennis meant to have an explanation from the owner of Cudgegong; he did not mean to allow Rodney Shaw, or any other man, to insult Sal, or to prowl around his place during his absence.
deceiveverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading Moreover, he knew she was truthful and would not deceive him.
Dennis
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From this reading Jim Dennis meant to have an explanation from the owner of Cudgegong; he did not mean to allow Rodney Shaw, or any other man, to insult Sal, or to prowl around his place during his absence.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Jim Dennis meant to have an explanation from the owner of Cudgegong; he did not mean to allow Rodney Shaw, or any other man, to insult Sal, or to prowl around his place during his absence.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Constable Doonan had noticed Rodney Shaw coming from the direction of Barker's Creek on several occasions, and wondered what he had been doing in that quarter.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Constable Doonan had noticed Rodney Shaw coming from the direction of Barker's Creek on several occasions, and wondered what he had been doing in that quarter.
Doonan
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From this reading Constable Doonan had noticed Rodney Shaw coming from the direction of Barker's Creek on several occasions, and wondered what he had been doing in that quarter.
Dr
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From this reading He consulted Dr Tom, and that worthy man agreed with Sal; he had no special liking for Rodney Shaw.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Jim Dennis meant to have an explanation from the owner of Cudgegong; he did not mean to allow Rodney Shaw, or any other man, to insult Sal, or to prowl around his place during his absence.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Jim Dennis meant to have an explanation from the owner of Cudgegong; he did not mean to allow Rodney Shaw, or any other man, to insult Sal, or to prowl around his place during his absence.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A COWARDLY ASSAULT At first Jim could hardly credit Sal's statement, but several things that had happened of late caused him to place credence in her words.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He consulted Dr Tom, and that worthy man agreed with Sal; he had no special liking for Rodney Shaw.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Constable Doonan had noticed Rodney Shaw coming from the direction of Barker's Creek on several occasions, and wondered what he had been doing in that quarter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A COWARDLY ASSAULT At first Jim could hardly credit Sal's statement, but several things that had happened of late caused him to place credence in her words.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading A COWARDLY ASSAULT At first Jim could hardly credit Sal's statement, but several things that had happened of late caused him to place credence in her words.
only a very short time before
From this reading A COWARDLY ASSAULT At first Jim could hardly credit Sal's statement, but several things that had happened of late caused him to place credence in her words.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Jim Dennis meant to have an explanation from the owner of Cudgegong; he did not mean to allow Rodney Shaw, or any other man, to insult Sal, or to prowl around his place during his absence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Moreover, he knew she was truthful and would not deceive him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A COWARDLY ASSAULT At first Jim could hardly credit Sal's statement, but several things that had happened of late caused him to place credence in her words.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A COWARDLY ASSAULT At first Jim could hardly credit Sal's statement, but several things that had happened of late caused him to place credence in her words.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jim Dennis meant to have an explanation from the owner of Cudgegong; he did not mean to allow Rodney Shaw, or any other man, to insult Sal, or to prowl around his place during his absence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A COWARDLY ASSAULT At first Jim could hardly credit Sal's statement, but several things that had happened of late caused him to place credence in her words.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading Jim Dennis meant to have an explanation from the owner of Cudgegong; he did not mean to allow Rodney Shaw, or any other man, to insult Sal, or to prowl around his place during his absence.
Jim
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From this reading A COWARDLY ASSAULT At first Jim could hardly credit Sal's statement, but several things that had happened of late caused him to place credence in her words.
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 Moreover, he knew she was truthful and would not deceive him.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading A COWARDLY ASSAULT At first Jim could hardly credit Sal's statement, but several things that had happened of late caused him to place credence in her words.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading He consulted Dr Tom, and that worthy man agreed with Sal; he had no special liking for Rodney Shaw.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He consulted Dr Tom, and that worthy man agreed with Sal; he had no special liking for Rodney Shaw.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Jim Dennis meant to have an explanation from the owner of Cudgegong; he did not mean to allow Rodney Shaw, or any other man, to insult Sal, or to prowl around his place during his absence.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Jim Dennis meant to have an explanation from the owner of Cudgegong; he did not mean to allow Rodney Shaw, or any other man, to insult Sal, or to prowl around his place during his absence.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, he knew she was truthful and would not deceive him.
not any; not one
From this reading He consulted Dr Tom, and that worthy man agreed with Sal; he had no special liking for Rodney Shaw.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Moreover, he knew she was truthful and would not deceive him.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Constable Doonan had noticed Rodney Shaw coming from the direction of Barker's Creek on several occasions, and wondered what he had been doing in that quarter.
something you have to do
From this reading Constable Doonan had noticed Rodney Shaw coming from the direction of Barker's Creek on several occasions, and wondered what he had been doing in that quarter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A COWARDLY ASSAULT At first Jim could hardly credit Sal's statement, but several things that had happened of late caused him to place credence in her words.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Constable Doonan had noticed Rodney Shaw coming from the direction of Barker's Creek on several occasions, and wondered what he had been doing in that quarter.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Jim Dennis meant to have an explanation from the owner of Cudgegong; he did not mean to allow Rodney Shaw, or any other man, to insult Sal, or to prowl around his place during his absence.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Jim Dennis meant to have an explanation from the owner of Cudgegong; he did not mean to allow Rodney Shaw, or any other man, to insult Sal, or to prowl around his place during his absence.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Jim Dennis meant to have an explanation from the owner of Cudgegong; he did not mean to allow Rodney Shaw, or any other man, to insult Sal, or to prowl around his place during his absence.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A COWARDLY ASSAULT At first Jim could hardly credit Sal's statement, but several things that had happened of late caused him to place credence in her words.
prowlverbUS /praʊl/
move about in or as if in a predatory manner
From this reading Jim Dennis meant to have an explanation from the owner of Cudgegong; he did not mean to allow Rodney Shaw, or any other man, to insult Sal, or to prowl around his place during his absence.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Constable Doonan had noticed Rodney Shaw coming from the direction of Barker's Creek on several occasions, and wondered what he had been doing in that quarter.
Rodney
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From this reading He consulted Dr Tom, and that worthy man agreed with Sal; he had no special liking for Rodney Shaw.
Sal
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From this reading He consulted Dr Tom, and that worthy man agreed with Sal; he had no special liking for Rodney Shaw.
Sal's
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From this reading A COWARDLY ASSAULT At first Jim could hardly credit Sal's statement, but several things that had happened of late caused him to place credence in her words.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A COWARDLY ASSAULT At first Jim could hardly credit Sal's statement, but several things that had happened of late caused him to place credence in her words.
ShawnounUS /ʃɔː/
United States clarinetist and leader of a swing band (1910-2004)
From this reading He consulted Dr Tom, and that worthy man agreed with Sal; he had no special liking for Rodney Shaw.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Moreover, he knew she was truthful and would not deceive him.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading He consulted Dr Tom, and that worthy man agreed with Sal; he had no special liking for Rodney Shaw.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading A COWARDLY ASSAULT At first Jim could hardly credit Sal's statement, but several things that had happened of late caused him to place credence in her words.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A COWARDLY ASSAULT At first Jim could hardly credit Sal's statement, but several things that had happened of late caused him to place credence in her words.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Constable Doonan had noticed Rodney Shaw coming from the direction of Barker's Creek on several occasions, and wondered what he had been doing in that quarter.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading A COWARDLY ASSAULT At first Jim could hardly credit Sal's statement, but several things that had happened of late caused him to place credence in her words.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A COWARDLY ASSAULT At first Jim could hardly credit Sal's statement, but several things that had happened of late caused him to place credence in her words.
male cat
From this reading He consulted Dr Tom, and that worthy man agreed with Sal; he had no special liking for Rodney Shaw.
truthfuladjectiveUS /ˈtruːθfəl/
expressing or given to expressing the truth
From this reading Moreover, he knew she was truthful and would not deceive him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Moreover, he knew she was truthful and would not deceive him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Constable Doonan had noticed Rodney Shaw coming from the direction of Barker's Creek on several occasions, and wondered what he had been doing in that quarter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He consulted Dr Tom, and that worthy man agreed with Sal; he had no special liking for Rodney Shaw.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Constable Doonan had noticed Rodney Shaw coming from the direction of Barker's Creek on several occasions, and wondered what he had been doing in that quarter.
the words that are spoken
From this reading A COWARDLY ASSAULT At first Jim could hardly credit Sal's statement, but several things that had happened of late caused him to place credence in her words.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading He consulted Dr Tom, and that worthy man agreed with Sal; he had no special liking for Rodney Shaw.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Moreover, he knew she was truthful and would not deceive him.
