used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Saw a ravine back there with a lot of men in it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VI A CAPTURE They stood in rather close formation, Bob and the Mounty facing each other, Jim so that he could observe anything approaching by either of two other points of the compass, and Bradshaw scowling fiercely and thumbing young Caldwell's book.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "We were looking for you," Bob answered while the man went through his breast pockets.
any thing at all
From this reading Now don't go taking anything that doesn't belong to you," he ended with a savage roar as Bradshaw drew a notebook out of his pocket.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading VI A CAPTURE They stood in rather close formation, Bob and the Mounty facing each other, Jim so that he could observe anything approaching by either of two other points of the compass, and Bradshaw scowling fiercely and thumbing young Caldwell's book.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Looked queer so we came to give you the message, then as soon as we spotted you, we saw the bunch, four of them, closing in, so we did our little stuff with Her Highness.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Saw a ravine back there with a lot of men in it.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Now don't go taking anything that doesn't belong to you," he ended with a savage roar as Bradshaw drew a notebook out of his pocket.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading "We were looking for you," Bob answered while the man went through his breast pockets.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading VI A CAPTURE They stood in rather close formation, Bob and the Mounty facing each other, Jim so that he could observe anything approaching by either of two other points of the compass, and Bradshaw scowling fiercely and thumbing young Caldwell's book.
Bradshaw
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From this reading Now don't go taking anything that doesn't belong to you," he ended with a savage roar as Bradshaw drew a notebook out of his pocket.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading "We were looking for you," Bob answered while the man went through his breast pockets.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading Looked queer so we came to give you the message, then as soon as we spotted you, we saw the bunch, four of them, closing in, so we did our little stuff with Her Highness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading VI A CAPTURE They stood in rather close formation, Bob and the Mounty facing each other, Jim so that he could observe anything approaching by either of two other points of the compass, and Bradshaw scowling fiercely and thumbing young Caldwell's book.
Caldwell'snounUS /ˈkɔːldwelz/
possessive form of “caldwell” — United States author remembered for novels about poverty and degeneration (1903-1987)
From this reading VI A CAPTURE They stood in rather close formation, Bob and the Mounty facing each other, Jim so that he could observe anything approaching by either of two other points of the compass, and Bradshaw scowling fiercely and thumbing young Caldwell's book.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Looked queer so we came to give you the message, then as soon as we spotted you, we saw the bunch, four of them, closing in, so we did our little stuff with Her Highness.
CAPTUREverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading VI A CAPTURE They stood in rather close formation, Bob and the Mounty facing each other, Jim so that he could observe anything approaching by either of two other points of the compass, and Bradshaw scowling fiercely and thumbing young Caldwell's book.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading VI A CAPTURE They stood in rather close formation, Bob and the Mounty facing each other, Jim so that he could observe anything approaching by either of two other points of the compass, and Bradshaw scowling fiercely and thumbing young Caldwell's book.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading Looked queer so we came to give you the message, then as soon as we spotted you, we saw the bunch, four of them, closing in, so we did our little stuff with Her Highness.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading VI A CAPTURE They stood in rather close formation, Bob and the Mounty facing each other, Jim so that he could observe anything approaching by either of two other points of the compass, and Bradshaw scowling fiercely and thumbing young Caldwell's book.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading VI A CAPTURE They stood in rather close formation, Bob and the Mounty facing each other, Jim so that he could observe anything approaching by either of two other points of the compass, and Bradshaw scowling fiercely and thumbing young Caldwell's book.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Looked queer so we came to give you the message, then as soon as we spotted you, we saw the bunch, four of them, closing in, so we did our little stuff with Her Highness.
doesn't
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From this reading Now don't go taking anything that doesn't belong to you," he ended with a savage roar as Bradshaw drew a notebook out of his pocket.
don't
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From this reading Now don't go taking anything that doesn't belong to you," he ended with a savage roar as Bradshaw drew a notebook out of his pocket.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Now don't go taking anything that doesn't belong to you," he ended with a savage roar as Bradshaw drew a notebook out of his pocket.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading VI A CAPTURE They stood in rather close formation, Bob and the Mounty facing each other, Jim so that he could observe anything approaching by either of two other points of the compass, and Bradshaw scowling fiercely and thumbing young Caldwell's book.
one or the other of two
From this reading VI A CAPTURE They stood in rather close formation, Bob and the Mounty facing each other, Jim so that he could observe anything approaching by either of two other points of the compass, and Bradshaw scowling fiercely and thumbing young Caldwell's book.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Now don't go taking anything that doesn't belong to you," he ended with a savage roar as Bradshaw drew a notebook out of his pocket.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading VI A CAPTURE They stood in rather close formation, Bob and the Mounty facing each other, Jim so that he could observe anything approaching by either of two other points of the compass, and Bradshaw scowling fiercely and thumbing young Caldwell's book.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading VI A CAPTURE They stood in rather close formation, Bob and the Mounty facing each other, Jim so that he could observe anything approaching by either of two other points of the compass, and Bradshaw scowling fiercely and thumbing young Caldwell's book.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "We were looking for you," Bob answered while the man went through his breast pockets.
formationnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading VI A CAPTURE They stood in rather close formation, Bob and the Mounty facing each other, Jim so that he could observe anything approaching by either of two other points of the compass, and Bradshaw scowling fiercely and thumbing young Caldwell's book.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Looked queer so we came to give you the message, then as soon as we spotted you, we saw the bunch, four of them, closing in, so we did our little stuff with Her Highness.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Looked queer so we came to give you the message, then as soon as we spotted you, we saw the bunch, four of them, closing in, so we did our little stuff with Her Highness.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Now don't go taking anything that doesn't belong to you," he ended with a savage roar as Bradshaw drew a notebook out of his pocket.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now don't go taking anything that doesn't belong to you," he ended with a savage roar as Bradshaw drew a notebook out of his pocket.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Looked queer so we came to give you the message, then as soon as we spotted you, we saw the bunch, four of them, closing in, so we did our little stuff with Her Highness.
HighnessnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading Looked queer so we came to give you the message, then as soon as we spotted you, we saw the bunch, four of them, closing in, so we did our little stuff with Her Highness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "We were looking for you," Bob answered while the man went through his breast pockets.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Saw a ravine back there with a lot of men in it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Saw a ravine back there with a lot of men in it.
Jim
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From this reading VI A CAPTURE They stood in rather close formation, Bob and the Mounty facing each other, Jim so that he could observe anything approaching by either of two other points of the compass, and Bradshaw scowling fiercely and thumbing young Caldwell's book.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Looked queer so we came to give you the message, then as soon as we spotted you, we saw the bunch, four of them, closing in, so we did our little stuff with Her Highness.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Looked queer so we came to give you the message, then as soon as we spotted you, we saw the bunch, four of them, closing in, so we did our little stuff with Her Highness.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "We were looking for you," Bob answered while the man went through his breast pockets.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading "Saw a ravine back there with a lot of men in it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "We were looking for you," Bob answered while the man went through his breast pockets.
the force of workers available
From this reading "Saw a ravine back there with a lot of men in it.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Looked queer so we came to give you the message, then as soon as we spotted you, we saw the bunch, four of them, closing in, so we did our little stuff with Her Highness.
Mounty
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From this reading VI A CAPTURE They stood in rather close formation, Bob and the Mounty facing each other, Jim so that he could observe anything approaching by either of two other points of the compass, and Bradshaw scowling fiercely and thumbing young Caldwell's book.
notebooknounUS /ˈnoʊtbʊk/
a book with blank pages for recording notes or memoranda
From this reading Now don't go taking anything that doesn't belong to you," he ended with a savage roar as Bradshaw drew a notebook out of his pocket.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now don't go taking anything that doesn't belong to you," he ended with a savage roar as Bradshaw drew a notebook out of his pocket.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading VI A CAPTURE They stood in rather close formation, Bob and the Mounty facing each other, Jim so that he could observe anything approaching by either of two other points of the compass, and Bradshaw scowling fiercely and thumbing young Caldwell's book.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Saw a ravine back there with a lot of men in it.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading VI A CAPTURE They stood in rather close formation, Bob and the Mounty facing each other, Jim so that he could observe anything approaching by either of two other points of the compass, and Bradshaw scowling fiercely and thumbing young Caldwell's book.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Looked queer so we came to give you the message, then as soon as we spotted you, we saw the bunch, four of them, closing in, so we did our little stuff with Her Highness.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Now don't go taking anything that doesn't belong to you," he ended with a savage roar as Bradshaw drew a notebook out of his pocket.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Now don't go taking anything that doesn't belong to you," he ended with a savage roar as Bradshaw drew a notebook out of his pocket.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading "We were looking for you," Bob answered while the man went through his breast pockets.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading VI A CAPTURE They stood in rather close formation, Bob and the Mounty facing each other, Jim so that he could observe anything approaching by either of two other points of the compass, and Bradshaw scowling fiercely and thumbing young Caldwell's book.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Looked queer so we came to give you the message, then as soon as we spotted you, we saw the bunch, four of them, closing in, so we did our little stuff with Her Highness.
on the contrary
From this reading VI A CAPTURE They stood in rather close formation, Bob and the Mounty facing each other, Jim so that he could observe anything approaching by either of two other points of the compass, and Bradshaw scowling fiercely and thumbing young Caldwell's book.
ravinenounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading "Saw a ravine back there with a lot of men in it.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading Now don't go taking anything that doesn't belong to you," he ended with a savage roar as Bradshaw drew a notebook out of his pocket.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Now don't go taking anything that doesn't belong to you," he ended with a savage roar as Bradshaw drew a notebook out of his pocket.
cut with a saw
From this reading "Saw a ravine back there with a lot of men in it.
scowlingadjectiveUS /ˈskaʊlɪŋ/
sullen or unfriendly in appearance
From this reading VI A CAPTURE They stood in rather close formation, Bob and the Mounty facing each other, Jim so that he could observe anything approaching by either of two other points of the compass, and Bradshaw scowling fiercely and thumbing young Caldwell's book.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Looked queer so we came to give you the message, then as soon as we spotted you, we saw the bunch, four of them, closing in, so we did our little stuff with Her Highness.
in the near future
From this reading Looked queer so we came to give you the message, then as soon as we spotted you, we saw the bunch, four of them, closing in, so we did our little stuff with Her Highness.
spottedadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːtɪd/
having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)
From this reading Looked queer so we came to give you the message, then as soon as we spotted you, we saw the bunch, four of them, closing in, so we did our little stuff with Her Highness.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading VI A CAPTURE They stood in rather close formation, Bob and the Mounty facing each other, Jim so that he could observe anything approaching by either of two other points of the compass, and Bradshaw scowling fiercely and thumbing young Caldwell's book.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Looked queer so we came to give you the message, then as soon as we spotted you, we saw the bunch, four of them, closing in, so we did our little stuff with Her Highness.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Now don't go taking anything that doesn't belong to you," he ended with a savage roar as Bradshaw drew a notebook out of his pocket.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now don't go taking anything that doesn't belong to you," he ended with a savage roar as Bradshaw drew a notebook out of his pocket.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "We were looking for you," Bob answered while the man went through his breast pockets.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Looked queer so we came to give you the message, then as soon as we spotted you, we saw the bunch, four of them, closing in, so we did our little stuff with Her Highness.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Looked queer so we came to give you the message, then as soon as we spotted you, we saw the bunch, four of them, closing in, so we did our little stuff with Her Highness.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Saw a ravine back there with a lot of men in it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading VI A CAPTURE They stood in rather close formation, Bob and the Mounty facing each other, Jim so that he could observe anything approaching by either of two other points of the compass, and Bradshaw scowling fiercely and thumbing young Caldwell's book.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "We were looking for you," Bob answered while the man went through his breast pockets.
thumbingverbUS /ˈθʌmɪŋ/
-ing form of “thumb” — travel by getting free rides from motorists
From this reading VI A CAPTURE They stood in rather close formation, Bob and the Mounty facing each other, Jim so that he could observe anything approaching by either of two other points of the compass, and Bradshaw scowling fiercely and thumbing young Caldwell's book.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Looked queer so we came to give you the message, then as soon as we spotted you, we saw the bunch, four of them, closing in, so we did our little stuff with Her Highness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading VI A CAPTURE They stood in rather close formation, Bob and the Mounty facing each other, Jim so that he could observe anything approaching by either of two other points of the compass, and Bradshaw scowling fiercely and thumbing young Caldwell's book.
VInounUS /vaɪ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading VI A CAPTURE They stood in rather close formation, Bob and the Mounty facing each other, Jim so that he could observe anything approaching by either of two other points of the compass, and Bradshaw scowling fiercely and thumbing young Caldwell's book.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We were looking for you," Bob answered while the man went through his breast pockets.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "We were looking for you," Bob answered while the man went through his breast pockets.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We were looking for you," Bob answered while the man went through his breast pockets.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "We were looking for you," Bob answered while the man went through his breast pockets.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Saw a ravine back there with a lot of men in it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "We were looking for you," Bob answered while the man went through his breast pockets.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading VI A CAPTURE They stood in rather close formation, Bob and the Mounty facing each other, Jim so that he could observe anything approaching by either of two other points of the compass, and Bradshaw scowling fiercely and thumbing young Caldwell's book.
