used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A more perfect trap of its kind than that in which Rob was caught could not have been devised by the utmost ingenuity.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading There was little time to think, and hardly more for action.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Shouts of alarm went up from the cow-punchers, and from the little group of Boy Scouts as they saw his danger.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was little time to think, and hardly more for action.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Shouts of alarm went up from the cow-punchers, and from the little group of Boy Scouts as they saw his danger.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A more perfect trap of its kind than that in which Rob was caught could not have been devised by the utmost ingenuity.
a youthful male person
From this reading Shouts of alarm went up from the cow-punchers, and from the little group of Boy Scouts as they saw his danger.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But not one of those horrified onlookers could do more than sit powerless.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HEMMED IN BY THE HERD.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading A more perfect trap of its kind than that in which Rob was caught could not have been devised by the utmost ingenuity.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A more perfect trap of its kind than that in which Rob was caught could not have been devised by the utmost ingenuity.
cow-punchers
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From this reading Shouts of alarm went up from the cow-punchers, and from the little group of Boy Scouts as they saw his danger.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Shouts of alarm went up from the cow-punchers, and from the little group of Boy Scouts as they saw his danger.
devisedverbUS /dɪˈvaɪzd/
past form of “devise” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading A more perfect trap of its kind than that in which Rob was caught could not have been devised by the utmost ingenuity.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But not one of those horrified onlookers could do more than sit powerless.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was little time to think, and hardly more for action.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Shouts of alarm went up from the cow-punchers, and from the little group of Boy Scouts as they saw his danger.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Shouts of alarm went up from the cow-punchers, and from the little group of Boy Scouts as they saw his danger.
only a very short time before
From this reading There was little time to think, and hardly more for action.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A more perfect trap of its kind than that in which Rob was caught could not have been devised by the utmost ingenuity.
HEMMEDverbUS /hemd/
inflected form of “hem” — fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
From this reading HEMMED IN BY THE HERD.
HERDnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading HEMMED IN BY THE HERD.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Shouts of alarm went up from the cow-punchers, and from the little group of Boy Scouts as they saw his danger.
horrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəfaɪd/
stricken with horror
From this reading But not one of those horrified onlookers could do more than sit powerless.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HEMMED IN BY THE HERD.
ingenuitynounUS /ˌɪndʒəˈnuːətiː/
the power of creative imagination
From this reading A more perfect trap of its kind than that in which Rob was caught could not have been devised by the utmost ingenuity.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A more perfect trap of its kind than that in which Rob was caught could not have been devised by the utmost ingenuity.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading A more perfect trap of its kind than that in which Rob was caught could not have been devised by the utmost ingenuity.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was little time to think, and hardly more for action.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was little time to think, and hardly more for action.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A more perfect trap of its kind than that in which Rob was caught could not have been devised by the utmost ingenuity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A more perfect trap of its kind than that in which Rob was caught could not have been devised by the utmost ingenuity.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But not one of those horrified onlookers could do more than sit powerless.
onlookersnounUS /ˈɔːnlʊkərz/
plural of “onlooker” — someone who looks on
From this reading But not one of those horrified onlookers could do more than sit powerless.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading A more perfect trap of its kind than that in which Rob was caught could not have been devised by the utmost ingenuity.
powerlessadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərləs/
lacking power
From this reading But not one of those horrified onlookers could do more than sit powerless.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading A more perfect trap of its kind than that in which Rob was caught could not have been devised by the utmost ingenuity.
cut with a saw
From this reading Shouts of alarm went up from the cow-punchers, and from the little group of Boy Scouts as they saw his danger.
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Shouts of alarm went up from the cow-punchers, and from the little group of Boy Scouts as they saw his danger.
ShoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Shouts of alarm went up from the cow-punchers, and from the little group of Boy Scouts as they saw his danger.
be seated
From this reading But not one of those horrified onlookers could do more than sit powerless.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A more perfect trap of its kind than that in which Rob was caught could not have been devised by the utmost ingenuity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A more perfect trap of its kind than that in which Rob was caught could not have been devised by the utmost ingenuity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HEMMED IN BY THE HERD.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was little time to think, and hardly more for action.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Shouts of alarm went up from the cow-punchers, and from the little group of Boy Scouts as they saw his danger.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading There was little time to think, and hardly more for action.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But not one of those horrified onlookers could do more than sit powerless.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There was little time to think, and hardly more for action.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was little time to think, and hardly more for action.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading A more perfect trap of its kind than that in which Rob was caught could not have been devised by the utmost ingenuity.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Shouts of alarm went up from the cow-punchers, and from the little group of Boy Scouts as they saw his danger.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading A more perfect trap of its kind than that in which Rob was caught could not have been devised by the utmost ingenuity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was little time to think, and hardly more for action.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Shouts of alarm went up from the cow-punchers, and from the little group of Boy Scouts as they saw his danger.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A more perfect trap of its kind than that in which Rob was caught could not have been devised by the utmost ingenuity.
