used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ain't I got a clear case?
in actual fact
From this reading "You can't take him on no warrant, 'Lish," Eleazer objected, "'cause you ain't actually got proof he's guilty."
ain't
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From this reading "You can't take him on no warrant, 'Lish," Eleazer objected, "'cause you ain't actually got proof he's guilty."
allegedadjectiveUS /əˈledʒd/
declared but not proved
From this reading In the first place, the two men disagreed as to the proper method of arresting the alleged criminal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In spite of Elisha's indignation toward Stanley Heath, and his resolve to go to the Homestead with the break of dawn, it was noon before he and Eleazer got under way.
arrestingadjectiveUS /ərˈestɪŋ/
commanding attention
From this reading In the first place, the two men disagreed as to the proper method of arresting the alleged criminal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the first place, the two men disagreed as to the proper method of arresting the alleged criminal.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In spite of Elisha's indignation toward Stanley Heath, and his resolve to go to the Homestead with the break of dawn, it was noon before he and Eleazer got under way.
terminate
From this reading In spite of Elisha's indignation toward Stanley Heath, and his resolve to go to the Homestead with the break of dawn, it was noon before he and Eleazer got under way.
can't
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From this reading "You can't take him on no warrant, 'Lish," Eleazer objected, "'cause you ain't actually got proof he's guilty."
an occurrence of something
From this reading Ain't I got a clear case?
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading "You can't take him on no warrant, 'Lish," Eleazer objected, "'cause you ain't actually got proof he's guilty."
rid of obstructions
From this reading Ain't I got a clear case?
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading In the first place, the two men disagreed as to the proper method of arresting the alleged criminal.
the first light of day
From this reading In spite of Elisha's indignation toward Stanley Heath, and his resolve to go to the Homestead with the break of dawn, it was noon before he and Eleazer got under way.
disagreedverbUS /dɪsəˈɡriːd/
past form of “disagree” — be of different opinions
From this reading In the first place, the two men disagreed as to the proper method of arresting the alleged criminal.
Eleazer
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From this reading In spite of Elisha's indignation toward Stanley Heath, and his resolve to go to the Homestead with the break of dawn, it was noon before he and Eleazer got under way.
Elisha's
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From this reading In spite of Elisha's indignation toward Stanley Heath, and his resolve to go to the Homestead with the break of dawn, it was noon before he and Eleazer got under way.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place, the two men disagreed as to the proper method of arresting the alleged criminal.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In spite of Elisha's indignation toward Stanley Heath, and his resolve to go to the Homestead with the break of dawn, it was noon before he and Eleazer got under way.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading In spite of Elisha's indignation toward Stanley Heath, and his resolve to go to the Homestead with the break of dawn, it was noon before he and Eleazer got under way.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading "You can't take him on no warrant, 'Lish," Eleazer objected, "'cause you ain't actually got proof he's guilty."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In spite of Elisha's indignation toward Stanley Heath, and his resolve to go to the Homestead with the break of dawn, it was noon before he and Eleazer got under way.
he's
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From this reading "You can't take him on no warrant, 'Lish," Eleazer objected, "'cause you ain't actually got proof he's guilty."
HeathnounUS /hiːθ/
a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers
From this reading In spite of Elisha's indignation toward Stanley Heath, and his resolve to go to the Homestead with the break of dawn, it was noon before he and Eleazer got under way.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You can't take him on no warrant, 'Lish," Eleazer objected, "'cause you ain't actually got proof he's guilty."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In spite of Elisha's indignation toward Stanley Heath, and his resolve to go to the Homestead with the break of dawn, it was noon before he and Eleazer got under way.
HomesteadnounUS /ˈhoʊmsted/
the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
From this reading In spite of Elisha's indignation toward Stanley Heath, and his resolve to go to the Homestead with the break of dawn, it was noon before he and Eleazer got under way.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Ain't I got a clear case?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of Elisha's indignation toward Stanley Heath, and his resolve to go to the Homestead with the break of dawn, it was noon before he and Eleazer got under way.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading In spite of Elisha's indignation toward Stanley Heath, and his resolve to go to the Homestead with the break of dawn, it was noon before he and Eleazer got under way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In spite of Elisha's indignation toward Stanley Heath, and his resolve to go to the Homestead with the break of dawn, it was noon before he and Eleazer got under way.
Lish
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From this reading "You can't take him on no warrant, 'Lish," Eleazer objected, "'cause you ain't actually got proof he's guilty."
the force of workers available
From this reading In the first place, the two men disagreed as to the proper method of arresting the alleged criminal.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading In the first place, the two men disagreed as to the proper method of arresting the alleged criminal.
not any; not one
From this reading "You can't take him on no warrant, 'Lish," Eleazer objected, "'cause you ain't actually got proof he's guilty."
the middle of the day
From this reading In spite of Elisha's indignation toward Stanley Heath, and his resolve to go to the Homestead with the break of dawn, it was noon before he and Eleazer got under way.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading "You can't take him on no warrant, 'Lish," Eleazer objected, "'cause you ain't actually got proof he's guilty."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spite of Elisha's indignation toward Stanley Heath, and his resolve to go to the Homestead with the break of dawn, it was noon before he and Eleazer got under way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "You can't take him on no warrant, 'Lish," Eleazer objected, "'cause you ain't actually got proof he's guilty."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place, the two men disagreed as to the proper method of arresting the alleged criminal.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading "You can't take him on no warrant, 'Lish," Eleazer objected, "'cause you ain't actually got proof he's guilty."
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading In the first place, the two men disagreed as to the proper method of arresting the alleged criminal.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading In spite of Elisha's indignation toward Stanley Heath, and his resolve to go to the Homestead with the break of dawn, it was noon before he and Eleazer got under way.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of Elisha's indignation toward Stanley Heath, and his resolve to go to the Homestead with the break of dawn, it was noon before he and Eleazer got under way.
StanleynounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading In spite of Elisha's indignation toward Stanley Heath, and his resolve to go to the Homestead with the break of dawn, it was noon before he and Eleazer got under way.
carry out
From this reading "You can't take him on no warrant, 'Lish," Eleazer objected, "'cause you ain't actually got proof he's guilty."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In spite of Elisha's indignation toward Stanley Heath, and his resolve to go to the Homestead with the break of dawn, it was noon before he and Eleazer got under way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In spite of Elisha's indignation toward Stanley Heath, and his resolve to go to the Homestead with the break of dawn, it was noon before he and Eleazer got under way.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading In spite of Elisha's indignation toward Stanley Heath, and his resolve to go to the Homestead with the break of dawn, it was noon before he and Eleazer got under way.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In the first place, the two men disagreed as to the proper method of arresting the alleged criminal.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In spite of Elisha's indignation toward Stanley Heath, and his resolve to go to the Homestead with the break of dawn, it was noon before he and Eleazer got under way.
warrantnounUS /ˈwɔːrənt/
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
From this reading "You can't take him on no warrant, 'Lish," Eleazer objected, "'cause you ain't actually got proof he's guilty."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In spite of Elisha's indignation toward Stanley Heath, and his resolve to go to the Homestead with the break of dawn, it was noon before he and Eleazer got under way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In spite of Elisha's indignation toward Stanley Heath, and his resolve to go to the Homestead with the break of dawn, it was noon before he and Eleazer got under way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In spite of Elisha's indignation toward Stanley Heath, and his resolve to go to the Homestead with the break of dawn, it was noon before he and Eleazer got under way.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You can't take him on no warrant, 'Lish," Eleazer objected, "'cause you ain't actually got proof he's guilty."
