used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The presence of a second robber seemed hardly necessary, yet there was another--a short, burly, masked man, who, in addition to holding a revolver, brandished a formidable "pine-apple" bomb.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading The presence of a second robber seemed hardly necessary, yet there was another--a short, burly, masked man, who, in addition to holding a revolver, brandished a formidable "pine-apple" bomb.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading ROBBERY UNDER ARMS THE stern command, backed by the silent persuasion afforded by the sinister muzzle of an automatic pistol, was promptly obeyed.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost simultaneously twenty mosquito curtains were drawn back and twenty pairs of hands held as high as the limited space permitted.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ROBBERY UNDER ARMS THE stern command, backed by the silent persuasion afforded by the sinister muzzle of an automatic pistol, was promptly obeyed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Almost simultaneously twenty mosquito curtains were drawn back and twenty pairs of hands held as high as the limited space permitted.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The presence of a second robber seemed hardly necessary, yet there was another--a short, burly, masked man, who, in addition to holding a revolver, brandished a formidable "pine-apple" bomb.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading Even the bravest of the passengers, newly roused from sleep, felt disinclined to try conclusions with that tall, broad-shouldered man who upheld his one-sided arguments with pistol.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading ROBBERY UNDER ARMS THE stern command, backed by the silent persuasion afforded by the sinister muzzle of an automatic pistol, was promptly obeyed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Almost simultaneously twenty mosquito curtains were drawn back and twenty pairs of hands held as high as the limited space permitted.
automaticadjectiveUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/
operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control
From this reading ROBBERY UNDER ARMS THE stern command, backed by the silent persuasion afforded by the sinister muzzle of an automatic pistol, was promptly obeyed.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Almost simultaneously twenty mosquito curtains were drawn back and twenty pairs of hands held as high as the limited space permitted.
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading ROBBERY UNDER ARMS THE stern command, backed by the silent persuasion afforded by the sinister muzzle of an automatic pistol, was promptly obeyed.
banditnounUS /ˈbændət/
an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
From this reading "No hanky-panky," resumed the bearded bandit.
beardedadjectiveUS /ˈbɪrdəd/
having hair on the cheeks and chin
From this reading "No hanky-panky," resumed the bearded bandit.
bombnounUS /bɑːm/
an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
From this reading The presence of a second robber seemed hardly necessary, yet there was another--a short, burly, masked man, who, in addition to holding a revolver, brandished a formidable "pine-apple" bomb.
brandishedverbUS /ˈbrændɪʃt/
past form of “brandish” — move or swing back and forth
From this reading The presence of a second robber seemed hardly necessary, yet there was another--a short, burly, masked man, who, in addition to holding a revolver, brandished a formidable "pine-apple" bomb.
bravestadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪvəst/
superlative of “brave” — possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Even the bravest of the passengers, newly roused from sleep, felt disinclined to try conclusions with that tall, broad-shouldered man who upheld his one-sided arguments with pistol.
broad-shoulderedadjective
having broad shoulders
From this reading Even the bravest of the passengers, newly roused from sleep, felt disinclined to try conclusions with that tall, broad-shouldered man who upheld his one-sided arguments with pistol.
burlyadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrli/
muscular and heavily built
From this reading The presence of a second robber seemed hardly necessary, yet there was another--a short, burly, masked man, who, in addition to holding a revolver, brandished a formidable "pine-apple" bomb.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ROBBERY UNDER ARMS THE stern command, backed by the silent persuasion afforded by the sinister muzzle of an automatic pistol, was promptly obeyed.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading ROBBERY UNDER ARMS THE stern command, backed by the silent persuasion afforded by the sinister muzzle of an automatic pistol, was promptly obeyed.
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Even the bravest of the passengers, newly roused from sleep, felt disinclined to try conclusions with that tall, broad-shouldered man who upheld his one-sided arguments with pistol.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Almost simultaneously twenty mosquito curtains were drawn back and twenty pairs of hands held as high as the limited space permitted.
disinclinedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪnd/
unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval
From this reading Even the bravest of the passengers, newly roused from sleep, felt disinclined to try conclusions with that tall, broad-shouldered man who upheld his one-sided arguments with pistol.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Almost simultaneously twenty mosquito curtains were drawn back and twenty pairs of hands held as high as the limited space permitted.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the bravest of the passengers, newly roused from sleep, felt disinclined to try conclusions with that tall, broad-shouldered man who upheld his one-sided arguments with pistol.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Even the bravest of the passengers, newly roused from sleep, felt disinclined to try conclusions with that tall, broad-shouldered man who upheld his one-sided arguments with pistol.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading The presence of a second robber seemed hardly necessary, yet there was another--a short, burly, masked man, who, in addition to holding a revolver, brandished a formidable "pine-apple" bomb.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Even the bravest of the passengers, newly roused from sleep, felt disinclined to try conclusions with that tall, broad-shouldered man who upheld his one-sided arguments with pistol.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Almost simultaneously twenty mosquito curtains were drawn back and twenty pairs of hands held as high as the limited space permitted.
hanky-panky
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From this reading "No hanky-panky," resumed the bearded bandit.
only a very short time before
From this reading The presence of a second robber seemed hardly necessary, yet there was another--a short, burly, masked man, who, in addition to holding a revolver, brandished a formidable "pine-apple" bomb.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Almost simultaneously twenty mosquito curtains were drawn back and twenty pairs of hands held as high as the limited space permitted.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Almost simultaneously twenty mosquito curtains were drawn back and twenty pairs of hands held as high as the limited space permitted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even the bravest of the passengers, newly roused from sleep, felt disinclined to try conclusions with that tall, broad-shouldered man who upheld his one-sided arguments with pistol.
the act of retaining something
From this reading The presence of a second robber seemed hardly necessary, yet there was another--a short, burly, masked man, who, in addition to holding a revolver, brandished a formidable "pine-apple" bomb.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The presence of a second robber seemed hardly necessary, yet there was another--a short, burly, masked man, who, in addition to holding a revolver, brandished a formidable "pine-apple" bomb.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Almost simultaneously twenty mosquito curtains were drawn back and twenty pairs of hands held as high as the limited space permitted.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Even the bravest of the passengers, newly roused from sleep, felt disinclined to try conclusions with that tall, broad-shouldered man who upheld his one-sided arguments with pistol.
maskedadjectiveUS /mæskt/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading The presence of a second robber seemed hardly necessary, yet there was another--a short, burly, masked man, who, in addition to holding a revolver, brandished a formidable "pine-apple" bomb.
mosquitonounUS /məˈskiːtoʊ/
two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals
From this reading Almost simultaneously twenty mosquito curtains were drawn back and twenty pairs of hands held as high as the limited space permitted.
muzzlenounUS /ˈmʌzəl/
the open circular discharging end of a gun
From this reading ROBBERY UNDER ARMS THE stern command, backed by the silent persuasion afforded by the sinister muzzle of an automatic pistol, was promptly obeyed.
absolutely essential
From this reading The presence of a second robber seemed hardly necessary, yet there was another--a short, burly, masked man, who, in addition to holding a revolver, brandished a formidable "pine-apple" bomb.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading Even the bravest of the passengers, newly roused from sleep, felt disinclined to try conclusions with that tall, broad-shouldered man who upheld his one-sided arguments with pistol.
not any; not one
From this reading "No hanky-panky," resumed the bearded bandit.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading ROBBERY UNDER ARMS THE stern command, backed by the silent persuasion afforded by the sinister muzzle of an automatic pistol, was promptly obeyed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ROBBERY UNDER ARMS THE stern command, backed by the silent persuasion afforded by the sinister muzzle of an automatic pistol, was promptly obeyed.
one-sidedadjectiveUS /ˌwʌnˈsaɪdəd/
not reversible or capable of having either side out
From this reading Even the bravest of the passengers, newly roused from sleep, felt disinclined to try conclusions with that tall, broad-shouldered man who upheld his one-sided arguments with pistol.
pairsnounUS /perz/
plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Almost simultaneously twenty mosquito curtains were drawn back and twenty pairs of hands held as high as the limited space permitted.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading Even the bravest of the passengers, newly roused from sleep, felt disinclined to try conclusions with that tall, broad-shouldered man who upheld his one-sided arguments with pistol.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Almost simultaneously twenty mosquito curtains were drawn back and twenty pairs of hands held as high as the limited space permitted.
persuasionnounUS /pərˈsweɪʒən/
the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
From this reading ROBBERY UNDER ARMS THE stern command, backed by the silent persuasion afforded by the sinister muzzle of an automatic pistol, was promptly obeyed.
pine-apple
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The presence of a second robber seemed hardly necessary, yet there was another--a short, burly, masked man, who, in addition to holding a revolver, brandished a formidable "pine-apple" bomb.
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading ROBBERY UNDER ARMS THE stern command, backed by the silent persuasion afforded by the sinister muzzle of an automatic pistol, was promptly obeyed.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The presence of a second robber seemed hardly necessary, yet there was another--a short, burly, masked man, who, in addition to holding a revolver, brandished a formidable "pine-apple" bomb.
with little or no delay
From this reading ROBBERY UNDER ARMS THE stern command, backed by the silent persuasion afforded by the sinister muzzle of an automatic pistol, was promptly obeyed.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading "No hanky-panky," resumed the bearded bandit.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading The presence of a second robber seemed hardly necessary, yet there was another--a short, burly, masked man, who, in addition to holding a revolver, brandished a formidable "pine-apple" bomb.
robbernounUS /ˈrɑːbər/
a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence
From this reading The presence of a second robber seemed hardly necessary, yet there was another--a short, burly, masked man, who, in addition to holding a revolver, brandished a formidable "pine-apple" bomb.
ROBBERYnounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading ROBBERY UNDER ARMS THE stern command, backed by the silent persuasion afforded by the sinister muzzle of an automatic pistol, was promptly obeyed.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading Even the bravest of the passengers, newly roused from sleep, felt disinclined to try conclusions with that tall, broad-shouldered man who upheld his one-sided arguments with pistol.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The presence of a second robber seemed hardly necessary, yet there was another--a short, burly, masked man, who, in addition to holding a revolver, brandished a formidable "pine-apple" bomb.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The presence of a second robber seemed hardly necessary, yet there was another--a short, burly, masked man, who, in addition to holding a revolver, brandished a formidable "pine-apple" bomb.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The presence of a second robber seemed hardly necessary, yet there was another--a short, burly, masked man, who, in addition to holding a revolver, brandished a formidable "pine-apple" bomb.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading ROBBERY UNDER ARMS THE stern command, backed by the silent persuasion afforded by the sinister muzzle of an automatic pistol, was promptly obeyed.
simultaneouslyadverbUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəsli/
at the same instant
From this reading Almost simultaneously twenty mosquito curtains were drawn back and twenty pairs of hands held as high as the limited space permitted.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading ROBBERY UNDER ARMS THE stern command, backed by the silent persuasion afforded by the sinister muzzle of an automatic pistol, was promptly obeyed.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Even the bravest of the passengers, newly roused from sleep, felt disinclined to try conclusions with that tall, broad-shouldered man who upheld his one-sided arguments with pistol.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Almost simultaneously twenty mosquito curtains were drawn back and twenty pairs of hands held as high as the limited space permitted.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading ROBBERY UNDER ARMS THE stern command, backed by the silent persuasion afforded by the sinister muzzle of an automatic pistol, was promptly obeyed.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Even the bravest of the passengers, newly roused from sleep, felt disinclined to try conclusions with that tall, broad-shouldered man who upheld his one-sided arguments with pistol.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Even the bravest of the passengers, newly roused from sleep, felt disinclined to try conclusions with that tall, broad-shouldered man who upheld his one-sided arguments with pistol.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROBBERY UNDER ARMS THE stern command, backed by the silent persuasion afforded by the sinister muzzle of an automatic pistol, was promptly obeyed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The presence of a second robber seemed hardly necessary, yet there was another--a short, burly, masked man, who, in addition to holding a revolver, brandished a formidable "pine-apple" bomb.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even the bravest of the passengers, newly roused from sleep, felt disinclined to try conclusions with that tall, broad-shouldered man who upheld his one-sided arguments with pistol.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Even the bravest of the passengers, newly roused from sleep, felt disinclined to try conclusions with that tall, broad-shouldered man who upheld his one-sided arguments with pistol.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Almost simultaneously twenty mosquito curtains were drawn back and twenty pairs of hands held as high as the limited space permitted.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading ROBBERY UNDER ARMS THE stern command, backed by the silent persuasion afforded by the sinister muzzle of an automatic pistol, was promptly obeyed.
upheldverbUS /əpˈheld/
inflected form of “uphold” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading Even the bravest of the passengers, newly roused from sleep, felt disinclined to try conclusions with that tall, broad-shouldered man who upheld his one-sided arguments with pistol.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ROBBERY UNDER ARMS THE stern command, backed by the silent persuasion afforded by the sinister muzzle of an automatic pistol, was promptly obeyed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Almost simultaneously twenty mosquito curtains were drawn back and twenty pairs of hands held as high as the limited space permitted.
which person or people
From this reading Even the bravest of the passengers, newly roused from sleep, felt disinclined to try conclusions with that tall, broad-shouldered man who upheld his one-sided arguments with pistol.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Even the bravest of the passengers, newly roused from sleep, felt disinclined to try conclusions with that tall, broad-shouldered man who upheld his one-sided arguments with pistol.
but in spite of that
From this reading The presence of a second robber seemed hardly necessary, yet there was another--a short, burly, masked man, who, in addition to holding a revolver, brandished a formidable "pine-apple" bomb.
