used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was with a pang of fear that both Gale and Valerie recognized the leader as one of the bandits who had robbed the bank in Coxton.
abductorsnounUS /æbˈdʌktərz/
plural of “abductor” — someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom)
From this reading In the untidy, sparsely furnished room on the first floor of the cabin the girls faced their abductors, three of the most dangerous, most crafty looking individuals they had ever seen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was with a pang of fear that both Gale and Valerie recognized the leader as one of the bandits who had robbed the bank in Coxton.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading PRISONERS “What are you going to do with us?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Gale demanded, summoning as much courage to her voice as she could.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The leader leered at them with a wide grin.
banditsnounUS /ˈbændəts/
plural of “bandit” — an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
From this reading It was with a pang of fear that both Gale and Valerie recognized the leader as one of the bandits who had robbed the bank in Coxton.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading It was with a pang of fear that both Gale and Valerie recognized the leader as one of the bandits who had robbed the bank in Coxton.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was with a pang of fear that both Gale and Valerie recognized the leader as one of the bandits who had robbed the bank in Coxton.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading In the untidy, sparsely furnished room on the first floor of the cabin the girls faced their abductors, three of the most dangerous, most crafty looking individuals they had ever seen.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Gale demanded, summoning as much courage to her voice as she could.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Gale demanded, summoning as much courage to her voice as she could.
Coxton
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From this reading It was with a pang of fear that both Gale and Valerie recognized the leader as one of the bandits who had robbed the bank in Coxton.
craftyadjectiveUS /ˈkræfti/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading In the untidy, sparsely furnished room on the first floor of the cabin the girls faced their abductors, three of the most dangerous, most crafty looking individuals they had ever seen.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading In the untidy, sparsely furnished room on the first floor of the cabin the girls faced their abductors, three of the most dangerous, most crafty looking individuals they had ever seen.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Gale demanded, summoning as much courage to her voice as she could.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading PRISONERS “What are you going to do with us?”
at any time
From this reading In the untidy, sparsely furnished room on the first floor of the cabin the girls faced their abductors, three of the most dangerous, most crafty looking individuals they had ever seen.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading In the untidy, sparsely furnished room on the first floor of the cabin the girls faced their abductors, three of the most dangerous, most crafty looking individuals they had ever seen.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading It was with a pang of fear that both Gale and Valerie recognized the leader as one of the bandits who had robbed the bank in Coxton.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the untidy, sparsely furnished room on the first floor of the cabin the girls faced their abductors, three of the most dangerous, most crafty looking individuals they had ever seen.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading In the untidy, sparsely furnished room on the first floor of the cabin the girls faced their abductors, three of the most dangerous, most crafty looking individuals they had ever seen.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading In the untidy, sparsely furnished room on the first floor of the cabin the girls faced their abductors, three of the most dangerous, most crafty looking individuals they had ever seen.
GalenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading Gale demanded, summoning as much courage to her voice as she could.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading In the untidy, sparsely furnished room on the first floor of the cabin the girls faced their abductors, three of the most dangerous, most crafty looking individuals they had ever seen.
the act of departing
From this reading PRISONERS “What are you going to do with us?”
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading The leader leered at them with a wide grin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the untidy, sparsely furnished room on the first floor of the cabin the girls faced their abductors, three of the most dangerous, most crafty looking individuals they had ever seen.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Gale demanded, summoning as much courage to her voice as she could.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the untidy, sparsely furnished room on the first floor of the cabin the girls faced their abductors, three of the most dangerous, most crafty looking individuals they had ever seen.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading In the untidy, sparsely furnished room on the first floor of the cabin the girls faced their abductors, three of the most dangerous, most crafty looking individuals they had ever seen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was with a pang of fear that both Gale and Valerie recognized the leader as one of the bandits who had robbed the bank in Coxton.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading It was with a pang of fear that both Gale and Valerie recognized the leader as one of the bandits who had robbed the bank in Coxton.
leered
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From this reading The leader leered at them with a wide grin.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading In the untidy, sparsely furnished room on the first floor of the cabin the girls faced their abductors, three of the most dangerous, most crafty looking individuals they had ever seen.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In the untidy, sparsely furnished room on the first floor of the cabin the girls faced their abductors, three of the most dangerous, most crafty looking individuals they had ever seen.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Gale demanded, summoning as much courage to her voice as she could.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the untidy, sparsely furnished room on the first floor of the cabin the girls faced their abductors, three of the most dangerous, most crafty looking individuals they had ever seen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the untidy, sparsely furnished room on the first floor of the cabin the girls faced their abductors, three of the most dangerous, most crafty looking individuals they had ever seen.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was with a pang of fear that both Gale and Valerie recognized the leader as one of the bandits who had robbed the bank in Coxton.
pangnounUS /pæŋ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading It was with a pang of fear that both Gale and Valerie recognized the leader as one of the bandits who had robbed the bank in Coxton.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading PRISONERS “What are you going to do with us?”
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading It was with a pang of fear that both Gale and Valerie recognized the leader as one of the bandits who had robbed the bank in Coxton.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading It was with a pang of fear that both Gale and Valerie recognized the leader as one of the bandits who had robbed the bank in Coxton.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In the untidy, sparsely furnished room on the first floor of the cabin the girls faced their abductors, three of the most dangerous, most crafty looking individuals they had ever seen.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In the untidy, sparsely furnished room on the first floor of the cabin the girls faced their abductors, three of the most dangerous, most crafty looking individuals they had ever seen.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gale demanded, summoning as much courage to her voice as she could.
sparselyadverbUS /ˈspɑːrsli/
in a sparse way
From this reading In the untidy, sparsely furnished room on the first floor of the cabin the girls faced their abductors, three of the most dangerous, most crafty looking individuals they had ever seen.
summoningnounUS /ˈsʌmənɪŋ/
calling up supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations
From this reading Gale demanded, summoning as much courage to her voice as she could.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was with a pang of fear that both Gale and Valerie recognized the leader as one of the bandits who had robbed the bank in Coxton.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the untidy, sparsely furnished room on the first floor of the cabin the girls faced their abductors, three of the most dangerous, most crafty looking individuals they had ever seen.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the untidy, sparsely furnished room on the first floor of the cabin the girls faced their abductors, three of the most dangerous, most crafty looking individuals they had ever seen.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The leader leered at them with a wide grin.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the untidy, sparsely furnished room on the first floor of the cabin the girls faced their abductors, three of the most dangerous, most crafty looking individuals they had ever seen.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In the untidy, sparsely furnished room on the first floor of the cabin the girls faced their abductors, three of the most dangerous, most crafty looking individuals they had ever seen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PRISONERS “What are you going to do with us?”
untidyadjectiveUS /ənˈtaɪdi/
not neat and tidy
From this reading In the untidy, sparsely furnished room on the first floor of the cabin the girls faced their abductors, three of the most dangerous, most crafty looking individuals they had ever seen.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading PRISONERS “What are you going to do with us?”
Valerie
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From this reading It was with a pang of fear that both Gale and Valerie recognized the leader as one of the bandits who had robbed the bank in Coxton.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Gale demanded, summoning as much courage to her voice as she could.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was with a pang of fear that both Gale and Valerie recognized the leader as one of the bandits who had robbed the bank in Coxton.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading PRISONERS “What are you going to do with us?”
which person or people
From this reading It was with a pang of fear that both Gale and Valerie recognized the leader as one of the bandits who had robbed the bank in Coxton.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The leader leered at them with a wide grin.
in the company of; together with
From this reading PRISONERS “What are you going to do with us?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading PRISONERS “What are you going to do with us?”
