used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Are you sure we'll catch 'em, Cap?" inquired one, doubtfully, "there are so powerful many forks to this river, it's like hunting for a needle in a haystack."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I wouldn't be surprised to see him show up with 'em any minute now.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you sure we'll catch 'em, Cap?" inquired one, doubtfully, "there are so powerful many forks to this river, it's like hunting for a needle in a haystack."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From the expression on their faces, Walter judged that the other four convicts were in doubt as to which of the two plans they should lend their support to.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I wouldn't be surprised to see him show up with 'em any minute now.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading "Are you sure we'll catch 'em, Cap?" inquired one, doubtfully, "there are so powerful many forks to this river, it's like hunting for a needle in a haystack."
CAPTUREDverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading CAPTURED.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "Are you sure we'll catch 'em, Cap?" inquired one, doubtfully, "there are so powerful many forks to this river, it's like hunting for a needle in a haystack."
Charley
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From this reading "If we don't get 'em, Injin Charley will," declared the leader, confidently.
confidentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnfədəntli/
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading "If we don't get 'em, Injin Charley will," declared the leader, confidently.
convictsnounUS /ˈkɑːnvɪkts/
plural of “convict” — a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
From this reading From the expression on their faces, Walter judged that the other four convicts were in doubt as to which of the two plans they should lend their support to.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "If we don't get 'em, Injin Charley will," declared the leader, confidently.
don't
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From this reading "If we don't get 'em, Injin Charley will," declared the leader, confidently.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading From the expression on their faces, Walter judged that the other four convicts were in doubt as to which of the two plans they should lend their support to.
doubtfullyadverb
in a doubtful manner
From this reading "Are you sure we'll catch 'em, Cap?" inquired one, doubtfully, "there are so powerful many forks to this river, it's like hunting for a needle in a haystack."
a quad with a square body
From this reading "Are you sure we'll catch 'em, Cap?" inquired one, doubtfully, "there are so powerful many forks to this river, it's like hunting for a needle in a haystack."
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading From the expression on their faces, Walter judged that the other four convicts were in doubt as to which of the two plans they should lend their support to.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading From the expression on their faces, Walter judged that the other four convicts were in doubt as to which of the two plans they should lend their support to.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Are you sure we'll catch 'em, Cap?" inquired one, doubtfully, "there are so powerful many forks to this river, it's like hunting for a needle in a haystack."
forksnounUS /fɔːrks/
plural of “fork” — cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading "Are you sure we'll catch 'em, Cap?" inquired one, doubtfully, "there are so powerful many forks to this river, it's like hunting for a needle in a haystack."
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading From the expression on their faces, Walter judged that the other four convicts were in doubt as to which of the two plans they should lend their support to.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the expression on their faces, Walter judged that the other four convicts were in doubt as to which of the two plans they should lend their support to.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "If we don't get 'em, Injin Charley will," declared the leader, confidently.
haystacknounUS /ˈheɪstæk/
a stack of hay
From this reading "Are you sure we'll catch 'em, Cap?" inquired one, doubtfully, "there are so powerful many forks to this river, it's like hunting for a needle in a haystack."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I wouldn't be surprised to see him show up with 'em any minute now.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading "Are you sure we'll catch 'em, Cap?" inquired one, doubtfully, "there are so powerful many forks to this river, it's like hunting for a needle in a haystack."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wouldn't be surprised to see him show up with 'em any minute now.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If we don't get 'em, Injin Charley will," declared the leader, confidently.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From the expression on their faces, Walter judged that the other four convicts were in doubt as to which of the two plans they should lend their support to.
Injin
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From this reading "If we don't get 'em, Injin Charley will," declared the leader, confidently.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Are you sure we'll catch 'em, Cap?" inquired one, doubtfully, "there are so powerful many forks to this river, it's like hunting for a needle in a haystack."
it's
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From this reading "Are you sure we'll catch 'em, Cap?" inquired one, doubtfully, "there are so powerful many forks to this river, it's like hunting for a needle in a haystack."
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading From the expression on their faces, Walter judged that the other four convicts were in doubt as to which of the two plans they should lend their support to.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading "If we don't get 'em, Injin Charley will," declared the leader, confidently.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading From the expression on their faces, Walter judged that the other four convicts were in doubt as to which of the two plans they should lend their support to.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Are you sure we'll catch 'em, Cap?" inquired one, doubtfully, "there are so powerful many forks to this river, it's like hunting for a needle in a haystack."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "Are you sure we'll catch 'em, Cap?" inquired one, doubtfully, "there are so powerful many forks to this river, it's like hunting for a needle in a haystack."
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading "I wouldn't be surprised to see him show up with 'em any minute now.
needlenounUS /ˈniːdəl/
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading "Are you sure we'll catch 'em, Cap?" inquired one, doubtfully, "there are so powerful many forks to this river, it's like hunting for a needle in a haystack."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I wouldn't be surprised to see him show up with 'em any minute now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the expression on their faces, Walter judged that the other four convicts were in doubt as to which of the two plans they should lend their support to.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From the expression on their faces, Walter judged that the other four convicts were in doubt as to which of the two plans they should lend their support to.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Are you sure we'll catch 'em, Cap?" inquired one, doubtfully, "there are so powerful many forks to this river, it's like hunting for a needle in a haystack."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading From the expression on their faces, Walter judged that the other four convicts were in doubt as to which of the two plans they should lend their support to.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading From the expression on their faces, Walter judged that the other four convicts were in doubt as to which of the two plans they should lend their support to.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading "Are you sure we'll catch 'em, Cap?" inquired one, doubtfully, "there are so powerful many forks to this river, it's like hunting for a needle in a haystack."
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading "Are you sure we'll catch 'em, Cap?" inquired one, doubtfully, "there are so powerful many forks to this river, it's like hunting for a needle in a haystack."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I wouldn't be surprised to see him show up with 'em any minute now.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading From the expression on their faces, Walter judged that the other four convicts were in doubt as to which of the two plans they should lend their support to.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "I wouldn't be surprised to see him show up with 'em any minute now.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Are you sure we'll catch 'em, Cap?" inquired one, doubtfully, "there are so powerful many forks to this river, it's like hunting for a needle in a haystack."
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading From the expression on their faces, Walter judged that the other four convicts were in doubt as to which of the two plans they should lend their support to.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Are you sure we'll catch 'em, Cap?" inquired one, doubtfully, "there are so powerful many forks to this river, it's like hunting for a needle in a haystack."
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading "I wouldn't be surprised to see him show up with 'em any minute now.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From the expression on their faces, Walter judged that the other four convicts were in doubt as to which of the two plans they should lend their support to.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From the expression on their faces, Walter judged that the other four convicts were in doubt as to which of the two plans they should lend their support to.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading From the expression on their faces, Walter judged that the other four convicts were in doubt as to which of the two plans they should lend their support to.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Are you sure we'll catch 'em, Cap?" inquired one, doubtfully, "there are so powerful many forks to this river, it's like hunting for a needle in a haystack."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the expression on their faces, Walter judged that the other four convicts were in doubt as to which of the two plans they should lend their support to.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Are you sure we'll catch 'em, Cap?" inquired one, doubtfully, "there are so powerful many forks to this river, it's like hunting for a needle in a haystack."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From the expression on their faces, Walter judged that the other four convicts were in doubt as to which of the two plans they should lend their support to.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading From the expression on their faces, Walter judged that the other four convicts were in doubt as to which of the two plans they should lend their support to.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I wouldn't be surprised to see him show up with 'em any minute now.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading From the expression on their faces, Walter judged that the other four convicts were in doubt as to which of the two plans they should lend their support to.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "If we don't get 'em, Injin Charley will," declared the leader, confidently.
we'll
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From this reading "Are you sure we'll catch 'em, Cap?" inquired one, doubtfully, "there are so powerful many forks to this river, it's like hunting for a needle in a haystack."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From the expression on their faces, Walter judged that the other four convicts were in doubt as to which of the two plans they should lend their support to.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From the expression on their faces, Walter judged that the other four convicts were in doubt as to which of the two plans they should lend their support to.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "If we don't get 'em, Injin Charley will," declared the leader, confidently.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I wouldn't be surprised to see him show up with 'em any minute now.
wouldn't
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From this reading "I wouldn't be surprised to see him show up with 'em any minute now.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are you sure we'll catch 'em, Cap?" inquired one, doubtfully, "there are so powerful many forks to this river, it's like hunting for a needle in a haystack."
