used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Fer Gawd's sake, let's have a light here, somebody!" panted the dishevelled policeman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then came a clattering of hoofs, as the police-patrol, nicely-timed by the conspirators, and summoned by a confederate, drew up at the box on the corner.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Somebody struck another match, and a raw gas-light flared.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then came a clattering of hoofs, as the police-patrol, nicely-timed by the conspirators, and summoned by a confederate, drew up at the box on the corner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then came a clattering of hoofs, as the police-patrol, nicely-timed by the conspirators, and summoned by a confederate, drew up at the box on the corner.
audibleadjectiveUS /ˈɑːdəbəl/
heard or perceptible by the ear
From this reading Outside, the ringing of a gong became audible.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading THE BEAST GLOATS.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Outside, the ringing of a gong became audible.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Then came a clattering of hoofs, as the police-patrol, nicely-timed by the conspirators, and summoned by a confederate, drew up at the box on the corner.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then came a clattering of hoofs, as the police-patrol, nicely-timed by the conspirators, and summoned by a confederate, drew up at the box on the corner.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then came a clattering of hoofs, as the police-patrol, nicely-timed by the conspirators, and summoned by a confederate, drew up at the box on the corner.
clatteringverbUS /ˈklætərɪŋ/
-ing form of “clatter” — make a rattling sound
From this reading Then came a clattering of hoofs, as the police-patrol, nicely-timed by the conspirators, and summoned by a confederate, drew up at the box on the corner.
confederatenounUS /kənˈfedərət/
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading Then came a clattering of hoofs, as the police-patrol, nicely-timed by the conspirators, and summoned by a confederate, drew up at the box on the corner.
conspiratorsnounUS /kənˈspɪrətərz/
plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy
From this reading Then came a clattering of hoofs, as the police-patrol, nicely-timed by the conspirators, and summoned by a confederate, drew up at the box on the corner.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Then came a clattering of hoofs, as the police-patrol, nicely-timed by the conspirators, and summoned by a confederate, drew up at the box on the corner.
dishevelledadjective
in disarray; extremely disorderly
From this reading "Fer Gawd's sake, let's have a light here, somebody!" panted the dishevelled policeman.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Then came a clattering of hoofs, as the police-patrol, nicely-timed by the conspirators, and summoned by a confederate, drew up at the box on the corner.
Fer
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From this reading "Fer Gawd's sake, let's have a light here, somebody!" panted the dishevelled policeman.
flaredverbUS /flerd/
past form of “flare” — burn brightly
From this reading Somebody struck another match, and a raw gas-light flared.
gas-light
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From this reading Somebody struck another match, and a raw gas-light flared.
Gawd's
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From this reading "Fer Gawd's sake, let's have a light here, somebody!" panted the dishevelled policeman.
GLOATSnounUS /ɡloʊts/
plural of “gloat” — malicious satisfaction
From this reading THE BEAST GLOATS.
gongnounUS /ɡɔːŋ/
a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick
From this reading Outside, the ringing of a gong became audible.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Fer Gawd's sake, let's have a light here, somebody!" panted the dishevelled policeman.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Fer Gawd's sake, let's have a light here, somebody!" panted the dishevelled policeman.
hoofsnounUS /hʊfs/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading Then came a clattering of hoofs, as the police-patrol, nicely-timed by the conspirators, and summoned by a confederate, drew up at the box on the corner.
let's
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From this reading "Fer Gawd's sake, let's have a light here, somebody!" panted the dishevelled policeman.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "Fer Gawd's sake, let's have a light here, somebody!" panted the dishevelled policeman.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Somebody struck another match, and a raw gas-light flared.
nicely-timed
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From this reading Then came a clattering of hoofs, as the police-patrol, nicely-timed by the conspirators, and summoned by a confederate, drew up at the box on the corner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Outside, the ringing of a gong became audible.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then came a clattering of hoofs, as the police-patrol, nicely-timed by the conspirators, and summoned by a confederate, drew up at the box on the corner.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside, the ringing of a gong became audible.
pantedverbUS /ˈpæntɪd/
past form of “pant” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading "Fer Gawd's sake, let's have a light here, somebody!" panted the dishevelled policeman.
police-patrol
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From this reading Then came a clattering of hoofs, as the police-patrol, nicely-timed by the conspirators, and summoned by a confederate, drew up at the box on the corner.
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading "Fer Gawd's sake, let's have a light here, somebody!" panted the dishevelled policeman.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading Somebody struck another match, and a raw gas-light flared.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading Outside, the ringing of a gong became audible.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading "Fer Gawd's sake, let's have a light here, somebody!" panted the dishevelled policeman.
a person, without saying who
From this reading "Fer Gawd's sake, let's have a light here, somebody!" panted the dishevelled policeman.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Somebody struck another match, and a raw gas-light flared.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Then came a clattering of hoofs, as the police-patrol, nicely-timed by the conspirators, and summoned by a confederate, drew up at the box on the corner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BEAST GLOATS.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then came a clattering of hoofs, as the police-patrol, nicely-timed by the conspirators, and summoned by a confederate, drew up at the box on the corner.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then came a clattering of hoofs, as the police-patrol, nicely-timed by the conspirators, and summoned by a confederate, drew up at the box on the corner.
