used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I angrily and indignantly exclaimed, as I gave Stanton a hearty shaking when I learned to a certainty that he had given a signal to call a crowd of desperadoes to his assistance.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading He was afraid he would not be rescued, and yet did not see how it could be possible for me to retain him as a prisoner in the face of these friends of his.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I angrily and indignantly exclaimed, as I gave Stanton a hearty shaking when I learned to a certainty that he had given a signal to call a crowd of desperadoes to his assistance.
with anger
From this reading I angrily and indignantly exclaimed, as I gave Stanton a hearty shaking when I learned to a certainty that he had given a signal to call a crowd of desperadoes to his assistance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I angrily and indignantly exclaimed, as I gave Stanton a hearty shaking when I learned to a certainty that he had given a signal to call a crowd of desperadoes to his assistance.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading I angrily and indignantly exclaimed, as I gave Stanton a hearty shaking when I learned to a certainty that he had given a signal to call a crowd of desperadoes to his assistance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was afraid he would not be rescued, and yet did not see how it could be possible for me to retain him as a prisoner in the face of these friends of his.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As the roughs began to pile out of the darkened saloon, the false detective gave vent to a nervous laugh.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I angrily and indignantly exclaimed, as I gave Stanton a hearty shaking when I learned to a certainty that he had given a signal to call a crowd of desperadoes to his assistance.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading I angrily and indignantly exclaimed, as I gave Stanton a hearty shaking when I learned to a certainty that he had given a signal to call a crowd of desperadoes to his assistance.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was afraid he would not be rescued, and yet did not see how it could be possible for me to retain him as a prisoner in the face of these friends of his.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading I angrily and indignantly exclaimed, as I gave Stanton a hearty shaking when I learned to a certainty that he had given a signal to call a crowd of desperadoes to his assistance.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading As the roughs began to pile out of the darkened saloon, the false detective gave vent to a nervous laugh.
desperadoesnounUS /ˌdespərˈɑːdoʊz/
plural of “desperado” — a bold outlaw (especially on the American frontier)
From this reading I angrily and indignantly exclaimed, as I gave Stanton a hearty shaking when I learned to a certainty that he had given a signal to call a crowd of desperadoes to his assistance.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading As the roughs began to pile out of the darkened saloon, the false detective gave vent to a nervous laugh.
someone who is a detective
From this reading DICK STANTON.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was afraid he would not be rescued, and yet did not see how it could be possible for me to retain him as a prisoner in the face of these friends of his.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading I angrily and indignantly exclaimed, as I gave Stanton a hearty shaking when I learned to a certainty that he had given a signal to call a crowd of desperadoes to his assistance.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He was afraid he would not be rescued, and yet did not see how it could be possible for me to retain him as a prisoner in the face of these friends of his.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading As the roughs began to pile out of the darkened saloon, the false detective gave vent to a nervous laugh.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was afraid he would not be rescued, and yet did not see how it could be possible for me to retain him as a prisoner in the face of these friends of his.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He was afraid he would not be rescued, and yet did not see how it could be possible for me to retain him as a prisoner in the face of these friends of his.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I angrily and indignantly exclaimed, as I gave Stanton a hearty shaking when I learned to a certainty that he had given a signal to call a crowd of desperadoes to his assistance.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I angrily and indignantly exclaimed, as I gave Stanton a hearty shaking when I learned to a certainty that he had given a signal to call a crowd of desperadoes to his assistance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I angrily and indignantly exclaimed, as I gave Stanton a hearty shaking when I learned to a certainty that he had given a signal to call a crowd of desperadoes to his assistance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I angrily and indignantly exclaimed, as I gave Stanton a hearty shaking when I learned to a certainty that he had given a signal to call a crowd of desperadoes to his assistance.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading I angrily and indignantly exclaimed, as I gave Stanton a hearty shaking when I learned to a certainty that he had given a signal to call a crowd of desperadoes to his assistance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was afraid he would not be rescued, and yet did not see how it could be possible for me to retain him as a prisoner in the face of these friends of his.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I angrily and indignantly exclaimed, as I gave Stanton a hearty shaking when I learned to a certainty that he had given a signal to call a crowd of desperadoes to his assistance.
houndnounUS /haʊnd/
any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading "You treacherous hound!"
how
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From this reading He was afraid he would not be rescued, and yet did not see how it could be possible for me to retain him as a prisoner in the face of these friends of his.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I angrily and indignantly exclaimed, as I gave Stanton a hearty shaking when I learned to a certainty that he had given a signal to call a crowd of desperadoes to his assistance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was afraid he would not be rescued, and yet did not see how it could be possible for me to retain him as a prisoner in the face of these friends of his.
indignantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnəntliː/
in an indignant manner
From this reading I angrily and indignantly exclaimed, as I gave Stanton a hearty shaking when I learned to a certainty that he had given a signal to call a crowd of desperadoes to his assistance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was afraid he would not be rescued, and yet did not see how it could be possible for me to retain him as a prisoner in the face of these friends of his.
the sound of laughing
From this reading As the roughs began to pile out of the darkened saloon, the false detective gave vent to a nervous laugh.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading I angrily and indignantly exclaimed, as I gave Stanton a hearty shaking when I learned to a certainty that he had given a signal to call a crowd of desperadoes to his assistance.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was afraid he would not be rescued, and yet did not see how it could be possible for me to retain him as a prisoner in the face of these friends of his.
easily agitated
From this reading As the roughs began to pile out of the darkened saloon, the false detective gave vent to a nervous laugh.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was afraid he would not be rescued, and yet did not see how it could be possible for me to retain him as a prisoner in the face of these friends of his.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I angrily and indignantly exclaimed, as I gave Stanton a hearty shaking when I learned to a certainty that he had given a signal to call a crowd of desperadoes to his assistance.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As the roughs began to pile out of the darkened saloon, the false detective gave vent to a nervous laugh.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading As the roughs began to pile out of the darkened saloon, the false detective gave vent to a nervous laugh.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He was afraid he would not be rescued, and yet did not see how it could be possible for me to retain him as a prisoner in the face of these friends of his.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading He was afraid he would not be rescued, and yet did not see how it could be possible for me to retain him as a prisoner in the face of these friends of his.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading He was afraid he would not be rescued, and yet did not see how it could be possible for me to retain him as a prisoner in the face of these friends of his.
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading He was afraid he would not be rescued, and yet did not see how it could be possible for me to retain him as a prisoner in the face of these friends of his.
roughs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the roughs began to pile out of the darkened saloon, the false detective gave vent to a nervous laugh.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading As the roughs began to pile out of the darkened saloon, the false detective gave vent to a nervous laugh.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was afraid he would not be rescued, and yet did not see how it could be possible for me to retain him as a prisoner in the face of these friends of his.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading I angrily and indignantly exclaimed, as I gave Stanton a hearty shaking when I learned to a certainty that he had given a signal to call a crowd of desperadoes to his assistance.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading I angrily and indignantly exclaimed, as I gave Stanton a hearty shaking when I learned to a certainty that he had given a signal to call a crowd of desperadoes to his assistance.
STANTONnounUS /ˈstæntən/
United States suffragist and feminist; called for reform of the practices that perpetuated sexual inequality (1815-1902)
From this reading DICK STANTON.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I angrily and indignantly exclaimed, as I gave Stanton a hearty shaking when I learned to a certainty that he had given a signal to call a crowd of desperadoes to his assistance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the roughs began to pile out of the darkened saloon, the false detective gave vent to a nervous laugh.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He was afraid he would not be rescued, and yet did not see how it could be possible for me to retain him as a prisoner in the face of these friends of his.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I angrily and indignantly exclaimed, as I gave Stanton a hearty shaking when I learned to a certainty that he had given a signal to call a crowd of desperadoes to his assistance.
treacherousadjectiveUS /ˈtretʃərəs/
dangerously unstable and unpredictable
From this reading "You treacherous hound!"
ventnounUS /vent/
a hole for the escape of gas or air
From this reading As the roughs began to pile out of the darkened saloon, the false detective gave vent to a nervous laugh.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was afraid he would not be rescued, and yet did not see how it could be possible for me to retain him as a prisoner in the face of these friends of his.
at the time that
From this reading I angrily and indignantly exclaimed, as I gave Stanton a hearty shaking when I learned to a certainty that he had given a signal to call a crowd of desperadoes to his assistance.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was afraid he would not be rescued, and yet did not see how it could be possible for me to retain him as a prisoner in the face of these friends of his.
but in spite of that
From this reading He was afraid he would not be rescued, and yet did not see how it could be possible for me to retain him as a prisoner in the face of these friends of his.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You treacherous hound!"
