used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You are now familiar with the kind of punishment meted out to one whom the gang suspects of having betrayed a member.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading You have also been acquainted with the Sicilian custom of revenge by way of an actual example showing how the slayer of the man in the barrel came to his end in a manner that is as certain as daylight follows darkness.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading You have also been acquainted with the Sicilian custom of revenge by way of an actual example showing how the slayer of the man in the barrel came to his end in a manner that is as certain as daylight follows darkness.
in addition
From this reading You have also been acquainted with the Sicilian custom of revenge by way of an actual example showing how the slayer of the man in the barrel came to his end in a manner that is as certain as daylight follows darkness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading You have also been acquainted with the Sicilian custom of revenge by way of an actual example showing how the slayer of the man in the barrel came to his end in a manner that is as certain as daylight follows darkness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is the racial idea of the antique Hebrew law, "An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth."
antiqueadjectiveUS /ænˈtiːk/
made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age
From this reading It is the racial idea of the antique Hebrew law, "An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are now familiar with the kind of punishment meted out to one whom the gang suspects of having betrayed a member.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ORGANIZED TERRORISM From what has been related so far, I presume the reader may gain some idea of the dangerous type of men whom I refer to as members of the Black-Hand Society.
barrelnounUS /ˈbærəl/
a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
From this reading You have also been acquainted with the Sicilian custom of revenge by way of an actual example showing how the slayer of the man in the barrel came to his end in a manner that is as certain as daylight follows darkness.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ORGANIZED TERRORISM From what has been related so far, I presume the reader may gain some idea of the dangerous type of men whom I refer to as members of the Black-Hand Society.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading You are now familiar with the kind of punishment meted out to one whom the gang suspects of having betrayed a member.
Black-Hand
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From this reading ORGANIZED TERRORISM From what has been related so far, I presume the reader may gain some idea of the dangerous type of men whom I refer to as members of the Black-Hand Society.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading You have also been acquainted with the Sicilian custom of revenge by way of an actual example showing how the slayer of the man in the barrel came to his end in a manner that is as certain as daylight follows darkness.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading You have also been acquainted with the Sicilian custom of revenge by way of an actual example showing how the slayer of the man in the barrel came to his end in a manner that is as certain as daylight follows darkness.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading You have also been acquainted with the Sicilian custom of revenge by way of an actual example showing how the slayer of the man in the barrel came to his end in a manner that is as certain as daylight follows darkness.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading You have also been acquainted with the Sicilian custom of revenge by way of an actual example showing how the slayer of the man in the barrel came to his end in a manner that is as certain as daylight follows darkness.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading ORGANIZED TERRORISM From what has been related so far, I presume the reader may gain some idea of the dangerous type of men whom I refer to as members of the Black-Hand Society.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading You have also been acquainted with the Sicilian custom of revenge by way of an actual example showing how the slayer of the man in the barrel came to his end in a manner that is as certain as daylight follows darkness.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading You have also been acquainted with the Sicilian custom of revenge by way of an actual example showing how the slayer of the man in the barrel came to his end in a manner that is as certain as daylight follows darkness.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading The Sicilian "vendetta" demands a life for a life.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading You have also been acquainted with the Sicilian custom of revenge by way of an actual example showing how the slayer of the man in the barrel came to his end in a manner that is as certain as daylight follows darkness.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading You have also been acquainted with the Sicilian custom of revenge by way of an actual example showing how the slayer of the man in the barrel came to his end in a manner that is as certain as daylight follows darkness.
the organ of sight
From this reading It is the racial idea of the antique Hebrew law, "An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth."
well known or easily recognized
From this reading You are now familiar with the kind of punishment meted out to one whom the gang suspects of having betrayed a member.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading ORGANIZED TERRORISM From what has been related so far, I presume the reader may gain some idea of the dangerous type of men whom I refer to as members of the Black-Hand Society.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading You have also been acquainted with the Sicilian custom of revenge by way of an actual example showing how the slayer of the man in the barrel came to his end in a manner that is as certain as daylight follows darkness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is the racial idea of the antique Hebrew law, "An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ORGANIZED TERRORISM From what has been related so far, I presume the reader may gain some idea of the dangerous type of men whom I refer to as members of the Black-Hand Society.
obtain
From this reading ORGANIZED TERRORISM From what has been related so far, I presume the reader may gain some idea of the dangerous type of men whom I refer to as members of the Black-Hand Society.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading You are now familiar with the kind of punishment meted out to one whom the gang suspects of having betrayed a member.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ORGANIZED TERRORISM From what has been related so far, I presume the reader may gain some idea of the dangerous type of men whom I refer to as members of the Black-Hand Society.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You have also been acquainted with the Sicilian custom of revenge by way of an actual example showing how the slayer of the man in the barrel came to his end in a manner that is as certain as daylight follows darkness.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading You are now familiar with the kind of punishment meted out to one whom the gang suspects of having betrayed a member.
HebrewnounUS /ˈhiːbruː/
the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel
From this reading It is the racial idea of the antique Hebrew law, "An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading You have also been acquainted with the Sicilian custom of revenge by way of an actual example showing how the slayer of the man in the barrel came to his end in a manner that is as certain as daylight follows darkness.
how
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From this reading You have also been acquainted with the Sicilian custom of revenge by way of an actual example showing how the slayer of the man in the barrel came to his end in a manner that is as certain as daylight follows darkness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ORGANIZED TERRORISM From what has been related so far, I presume the reader may gain some idea of the dangerous type of men whom I refer to as members of the Black-Hand Society.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading ORGANIZED TERRORISM From what has been related so far, I presume the reader may gain some idea of the dangerous type of men whom I refer to as members of the Black-Hand Society.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You have also been acquainted with the Sicilian custom of revenge by way of an actual example showing how the slayer of the man in the barrel came to his end in a manner that is as certain as daylight follows darkness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You have also been acquainted with the Sicilian custom of revenge by way of an actual example showing how the slayer of the man in the barrel came to his end in a manner that is as certain as daylight follows darkness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the racial idea of the antique Hebrew law, "An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth."
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading You are now familiar with the kind of punishment meted out to one whom the gang suspects of having betrayed a member.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading It is the racial idea of the antique Hebrew law, "An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The Sicilian "vendetta" demands a life for a life.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading You have also been acquainted with the Sicilian custom of revenge by way of an actual example showing how the slayer of the man in the barrel came to his end in a manner that is as certain as daylight follows darkness.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading You have also been acquainted with the Sicilian custom of revenge by way of an actual example showing how the slayer of the man in the barrel came to his end in a manner that is as certain as daylight follows darkness.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading ORGANIZED TERRORISM From what has been related so far, I presume the reader may gain some idea of the dangerous type of men whom I refer to as members of the Black-Hand Society.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading You are now familiar with the kind of punishment meted out to one whom the gang suspects of having betrayed a member.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading ORGANIZED TERRORISM From what has been related so far, I presume the reader may gain some idea of the dangerous type of men whom I refer to as members of the Black-Hand Society.
the force of workers available
From this reading ORGANIZED TERRORISM From what has been related so far, I presume the reader may gain some idea of the dangerous type of men whom I refer to as members of the Black-Hand Society.
meted
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From this reading You are now familiar with the kind of punishment meted out to one whom the gang suspects of having betrayed a member.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading You are now familiar with the kind of punishment meted out to one whom the gang suspects of having betrayed a member.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ORGANIZED TERRORISM From what has been related so far, I presume the reader may gain some idea of the dangerous type of men whom I refer to as members of the Black-Hand Society.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading You are now familiar with the kind of punishment meted out to one whom the gang suspects of having betrayed a member.
ORGANIZEDadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale
From this reading ORGANIZED TERRORISM From what has been related so far, I presume the reader may gain some idea of the dangerous type of men whom I refer to as members of the Black-Hand Society.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading You are now familiar with the kind of punishment meted out to one whom the gang suspects of having betrayed a member.
presumeverbUS /prɪˈzuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading ORGANIZED TERRORISM From what has been related so far, I presume the reader may gain some idea of the dangerous type of men whom I refer to as members of the Black-Hand Society.
the act of punishing
From this reading You are now familiar with the kind of punishment meted out to one whom the gang suspects of having betrayed a member.
racialadjectiveUS /ˈreɪʃəl/
of or related to genetically distinguished groups of people
From this reading It is the racial idea of the antique Hebrew law, "An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth."
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading ORGANIZED TERRORISM From what has been related so far, I presume the reader may gain some idea of the dangerous type of men whom I refer to as members of the Black-Hand Society.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading ORGANIZED TERRORISM From what has been related so far, I presume the reader may gain some idea of the dangerous type of men whom I refer to as members of the Black-Hand Society.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading ORGANIZED TERRORISM From what has been related so far, I presume the reader may gain some idea of the dangerous type of men whom I refer to as members of the Black-Hand Society.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading You have also been acquainted with the Sicilian custom of revenge by way of an actual example showing how the slayer of the man in the barrel came to his end in a manner that is as certain as daylight follows darkness.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading You have also been acquainted with the Sicilian custom of revenge by way of an actual example showing how the slayer of the man in the barrel came to his end in a manner that is as certain as daylight follows darkness.
SiciliannounUS /sɪˈsɪliən/
a resident of Sicily
From this reading You have also been acquainted with the Sicilian custom of revenge by way of an actual example showing how the slayer of the man in the barrel came to his end in a manner that is as certain as daylight follows darkness.
slayernounUS /ˈsleɪər/
someone who causes the death of a person or animal
From this reading You have also been acquainted with the Sicilian custom of revenge by way of an actual example showing how the slayer of the man in the barrel came to his end in a manner that is as certain as daylight follows darkness.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ORGANIZED TERRORISM From what has been related so far, I presume the reader may gain some idea of the dangerous type of men whom I refer to as members of the Black-Hand Society.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading ORGANIZED TERRORISM From what has been related so far, I presume the reader may gain some idea of the dangerous type of men whom I refer to as members of the Black-Hand Society.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading ORGANIZED TERRORISM From what has been related so far, I presume the reader may gain some idea of the dangerous type of men whom I refer to as members of the Black-Hand Society.
suspectsnounUS /səˈspekts/
plural of “suspect” — someone who is under suspicion
From this reading You are now familiar with the kind of punishment meted out to one whom the gang suspects of having betrayed a member.
TERRORISMnounUS /ˈterərɪzəm/
the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear
From this reading ORGANIZED TERRORISM From what has been related so far, I presume the reader may gain some idea of the dangerous type of men whom I refer to as members of the Black-Hand Society.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You have also been acquainted with the Sicilian custom of revenge by way of an actual example showing how the slayer of the man in the barrel came to his end in a manner that is as certain as daylight follows darkness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ORGANIZED TERRORISM From what has been related so far, I presume the reader may gain some idea of the dangerous type of men whom I refer to as members of the Black-Hand Society.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ORGANIZED TERRORISM From what has been related so far, I presume the reader may gain some idea of the dangerous type of men whom I refer to as members of the Black-Hand Society.
toothnounUS /tuːθ/
hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense
From this reading It is the racial idea of the antique Hebrew law, "An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth."
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading ORGANIZED TERRORISM From what has been related so far, I presume the reader may gain some idea of the dangerous type of men whom I refer to as members of the Black-Hand Society.
vendettanounUS /venˈdetə/
a feud in which members of the opposing parties murder each other
From this reading The Sicilian "vendetta" demands a life for a life.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading You have also been acquainted with the Sicilian custom of revenge by way of an actual example showing how the slayer of the man in the barrel came to his end in a manner that is as certain as daylight follows darkness.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading ORGANIZED TERRORISM From what has been related so far, I presume the reader may gain some idea of the dangerous type of men whom I refer to as members of the Black-Hand Society.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ORGANIZED TERRORISM From what has been related so far, I presume the reader may gain some idea of the dangerous type of men whom I refer to as members of the Black-Hand Society.
in the company of; together with
From this reading You are now familiar with the kind of punishment meted out to one whom the gang suspects of having betrayed a member.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You are now familiar with the kind of punishment meted out to one whom the gang suspects of having betrayed a member.
