used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "JUST ME AND HER" Sheriff Banks tossed Corliss's note on his desk, reached in his pocket and drew forth a jack-knife with which he began to trim his finger-nails.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "JUST ME AND HER" Sheriff Banks tossed Corliss's note on his desk, reached in his pocket and drew forth a jack-knife with which he began to trim his finger-nails.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading He paid no apparent attention to the arrival of one of his deputies, but proceeded with his manipulation of the knife.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading He paid no apparent attention to the arrival of one of his deputies, but proceeded with his manipulation of the knife.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He paid no apparent attention to the arrival of one of his deputies, but proceeded with his manipulation of the knife.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Presently Banks closed his knife, slid it into his pocket, and leaned back in his chair.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading "JUST ME AND HER" Sheriff Banks tossed Corliss's note on his desk, reached in his pocket and drew forth a jack-knife with which he began to trim his finger-nails.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "JUST ME AND HER" Sheriff Banks tossed Corliss's note on his desk, reached in his pocket and drew forth a jack-knife with which he began to trim his finger-nails.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He paid no apparent attention to the arrival of one of his deputies, but proceeded with his manipulation of the knife.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The deputy sidled to a chair and sat watching the sheriff.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Presently Banks closed his knife, slid it into his pocket, and leaned back in his chair.
Corliss's
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From this reading "JUST ME AND HER" Sheriff Banks tossed Corliss's note on his desk, reached in his pocket and drew forth a jack-knife with which he began to trim his finger-nails.
deputiesnounUS /ˈdepjətiz/
plural of “deputy” — someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
From this reading He paid no apparent attention to the arrival of one of his deputies, but proceeded with his manipulation of the knife.
deputynounUS /ˈdepjəti/
someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
From this reading The deputy sidled to a chair and sat watching the sheriff.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading "JUST ME AND HER" Sheriff Banks tossed Corliss's note on his desk, reached in his pocket and drew forth a jack-knife with which he began to trim his finger-nails.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading "JUST ME AND HER" Sheriff Banks tossed Corliss's note on his desk, reached in his pocket and drew forth a jack-knife with which he began to trim his finger-nails.
finger-nails
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From this reading "JUST ME AND HER" Sheriff Banks tossed Corliss's note on his desk, reached in his pocket and drew forth a jack-knife with which he began to trim his finger-nails.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "JUST ME AND HER" Sheriff Banks tossed Corliss's note on his desk, reached in his pocket and drew forth a jack-knife with which he began to trim his finger-nails.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "Lone Johnny gone back?" he queried.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "JUST ME AND HER" Sheriff Banks tossed Corliss's note on his desk, reached in his pocket and drew forth a jack-knife with which he began to trim his finger-nails.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "JUST ME AND HER" Sheriff Banks tossed Corliss's note on his desk, reached in his pocket and drew forth a jack-knife with which he began to trim his finger-nails.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "JUST ME AND HER" Sheriff Banks tossed Corliss's note on his desk, reached in his pocket and drew forth a jack-knife with which he began to trim his finger-nails.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "JUST ME AND HER" Sheriff Banks tossed Corliss's note on his desk, reached in his pocket and drew forth a jack-knife with which he began to trim his finger-nails.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Presently Banks closed his knife, slid it into his pocket, and leaned back in his chair.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Presently Banks closed his knife, slid it into his pocket, and leaned back in his chair.
jack-knife
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From this reading "JUST ME AND HER" Sheriff Banks tossed Corliss's note on his desk, reached in his pocket and drew forth a jack-knife with which he began to trim his finger-nails.
JohnnynounUS /ˈdʒɑːni/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading "Lone Johnny gone back?" he queried.
and nothing more
From this reading "JUST ME AND HER" Sheriff Banks tossed Corliss's note on his desk, reached in his pocket and drew forth a jack-knife with which he began to trim his finger-nails.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading He paid no apparent attention to the arrival of one of his deputies, but proceeded with his manipulation of the knife.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Presently Banks closed his knife, slid it into his pocket, and leaned back in his chair.
LoneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading "Lone Johnny gone back?" he queried.
manipulationnounUS /məˌnɪpjəˈleɪʃən/
exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
From this reading He paid no apparent attention to the arrival of one of his deputies, but proceeded with his manipulation of the knife.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "JUST ME AND HER" Sheriff Banks tossed Corliss's note on his desk, reached in his pocket and drew forth a jack-knife with which he began to trim his finger-nails.
not any; not one
From this reading He paid no apparent attention to the arrival of one of his deputies, but proceeded with his manipulation of the knife.
a brief written record
From this reading "JUST ME AND HER" Sheriff Banks tossed Corliss's note on his desk, reached in his pocket and drew forth a jack-knife with which he began to trim his finger-nails.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He paid no apparent attention to the arrival of one of his deputies, but proceeded with his manipulation of the knife.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "JUST ME AND HER" Sheriff Banks tossed Corliss's note on his desk, reached in his pocket and drew forth a jack-knife with which he began to trim his finger-nails.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He paid no apparent attention to the arrival of one of his deputies, but proceeded with his manipulation of the knife.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading He paid no apparent attention to the arrival of one of his deputies, but proceeded with his manipulation of the knife.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading "JUST ME AND HER" Sheriff Banks tossed Corliss's note on his desk, reached in his pocket and drew forth a jack-knife with which he began to trim his finger-nails.
in the near future
From this reading Presently Banks closed his knife, slid it into his pocket, and leaned back in his chair.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading He paid no apparent attention to the arrival of one of his deputies, but proceeded with his manipulation of the knife.
queriedverbUS /ˈkwɪrid/
inflected form of “query” — pose a question
From this reading "Lone Johnny gone back?" he queried.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "JUST ME AND HER" Sheriff Banks tossed Corliss's note on his desk, reached in his pocket and drew forth a jack-knife with which he began to trim his finger-nails.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The deputy sidled to a chair and sat watching the sheriff.
SheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading "JUST ME AND HER" Sheriff Banks tossed Corliss's note on his desk, reached in his pocket and drew forth a jack-knife with which he began to trim his finger-nails.
sidledverbUS /ˈsaɪdəld/
past form of “sidle” — move unobtrusively or furtively
From this reading The deputy sidled to a chair and sat watching the sheriff.
slidverbUS /slɪd/
inflected form of “slide” — move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading Presently Banks closed his knife, slid it into his pocket, and leaned back in his chair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He paid no apparent attention to the arrival of one of his deputies, but proceeded with his manipulation of the knife.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "JUST ME AND HER" Sheriff Banks tossed Corliss's note on his desk, reached in his pocket and drew forth a jack-knife with which he began to trim his finger-nails.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading "JUST ME AND HER" Sheriff Banks tossed Corliss's note on his desk, reached in his pocket and drew forth a jack-knife with which he began to trim his finger-nails.
trimverbUS /trɪm/
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
From this reading "JUST ME AND HER" Sheriff Banks tossed Corliss's note on his desk, reached in his pocket and drew forth a jack-knife with which he began to trim his finger-nails.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The deputy sidled to a chair and sat watching the sheriff.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "JUST ME AND HER" Sheriff Banks tossed Corliss's note on his desk, reached in his pocket and drew forth a jack-knife with which he began to trim his finger-nails.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "JUST ME AND HER" Sheriff Banks tossed Corliss's note on his desk, reached in his pocket and drew forth a jack-knife with which he began to trim his finger-nails.
