used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the same time he elevated both hands as a sign that he was unarmed and did not intend to offer any hostile demonstration.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Undoubtedly the sight of the three big officers in blue, not to speak of four stalwart lads dressed in scout uniforms, must have convinced him that he had really run to the end of his rope; and that after being checked so positively in his break for liberty, the next best thing for him to do would be to give in and have his wounded leg attended to.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I reckon I'm pretty near all in!" called out the man who was in the crotch of the oak tree.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the same time he elevated both hands as a sign that he was unarmed and did not intend to offer any hostile demonstration.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At the same time he elevated both hands as a sign that he was unarmed and did not intend to offer any hostile demonstration.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At the same time he elevated both hands as a sign that he was unarmed and did not intend to offer any hostile demonstration.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same time he elevated both hands as a sign that he was unarmed and did not intend to offer any hostile demonstration.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Undoubtedly the sight of the three big officers in blue, not to speak of four stalwart lads dressed in scout uniforms, must have convinced him that he had really run to the end of his rope; and that after being checked so positively in his break for liberty, the next best thing for him to do would be to give in and have his wounded leg attended to.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Undoubtedly the sight of the three big officers in blue, not to speak of four stalwart lads dressed in scout uniforms, must have convinced him that he had really run to the end of his rope; and that after being checked so positively in his break for liberty, the next best thing for him to do would be to give in and have his wounded leg attended to.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Undoubtedly the sight of the three big officers in blue, not to speak of four stalwart lads dressed in scout uniforms, must have convinced him that he had really run to the end of his rope; and that after being checked so positively in his break for liberty, the next best thing for him to do would be to give in and have his wounded leg attended to.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Undoubtedly the sight of the three big officers in blue, not to speak of four stalwart lads dressed in scout uniforms, must have convinced him that he had really run to the end of his rope; and that after being checked so positively in his break for liberty, the next best thing for him to do would be to give in and have his wounded leg attended to.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Undoubtedly the sight of the three big officers in blue, not to speak of four stalwart lads dressed in scout uniforms, must have convinced him that he had really run to the end of his rope; and that after being checked so positively in his break for liberty, the next best thing for him to do would be to give in and have his wounded leg attended to.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Undoubtedly the sight of the three big officers in blue, not to speak of four stalwart lads dressed in scout uniforms, must have convinced him that he had really run to the end of his rope; and that after being checked so positively in his break for liberty, the next best thing for him to do would be to give in and have his wounded leg attended to.
the two together, not just one
From this reading At the same time he elevated both hands as a sign that he was unarmed and did not intend to offer any hostile demonstration.
terminate
From this reading Undoubtedly the sight of the three big officers in blue, not to speak of four stalwart lads dressed in scout uniforms, must have convinced him that he had really run to the end of his rope; and that after being checked so positively in his break for liberty, the next best thing for him to do would be to give in and have his wounded leg attended to.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I reckon I'm pretty near all in!" called out the man who was in the crotch of the oak tree.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading Undoubtedly the sight of the three big officers in blue, not to speak of four stalwart lads dressed in scout uniforms, must have convinced him that he had really run to the end of his rope; and that after being checked so positively in his break for liberty, the next best thing for him to do would be to give in and have his wounded leg attended to.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Undoubtedly the sight of the three big officers in blue, not to speak of four stalwart lads dressed in scout uniforms, must have convinced him that he had really run to the end of his rope; and that after being checked so positively in his break for liberty, the next best thing for him to do would be to give in and have his wounded leg attended to.
crotchnounUS /krɑːtʃ/
the region of the angle formed by the junction of two branches
From this reading I reckon I'm pretty near all in!" called out the man who was in the crotch of the oak tree.
demonstrationnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/
a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading At the same time he elevated both hands as a sign that he was unarmed and did not intend to offer any hostile demonstration.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading At the same time he elevated both hands as a sign that he was unarmed and did not intend to offer any hostile demonstration.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Undoubtedly the sight of the three big officers in blue, not to speak of four stalwart lads dressed in scout uniforms, must have convinced him that he had really run to the end of his rope; and that after being checked so positively in his break for liberty, the next best thing for him to do would be to give in and have his wounded leg attended to.
Don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Don't shoot, gents!
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Undoubtedly the sight of the three big officers in blue, not to speak of four stalwart lads dressed in scout uniforms, must have convinced him that he had really run to the end of his rope; and that after being checked so positively in his break for liberty, the next best thing for him to do would be to give in and have his wounded leg attended to.
EAGLESnounUS /ˈiːɡəlz/
plural of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading THE EAGLES LEAD THE WAY TO SUCCESS.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading At the same time he elevated both hands as a sign that he was unarmed and did not intend to offer any hostile demonstration.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Undoubtedly the sight of the three big officers in blue, not to speak of four stalwart lads dressed in scout uniforms, must have convinced him that he had really run to the end of his rope; and that after being checked so positively in his break for liberty, the next best thing for him to do would be to give in and have his wounded leg attended to.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Undoubtedly the sight of the three big officers in blue, not to speak of four stalwart lads dressed in scout uniforms, must have convinced him that he had really run to the end of his rope; and that after being checked so positively in his break for liberty, the next best thing for him to do would be to give in and have his wounded leg attended to.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Undoubtedly the sight of the three big officers in blue, not to speak of four stalwart lads dressed in scout uniforms, must have convinced him that he had really run to the end of his rope; and that after being checked so positively in his break for liberty, the next best thing for him to do would be to give in and have his wounded leg attended to.
gentsnounUS /dʒents/
plural of “gent” — informal abbreviation of “gentleman”
From this reading "Don't shoot, gents!
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Undoubtedly the sight of the three big officers in blue, not to speak of four stalwart lads dressed in scout uniforms, must have convinced him that he had really run to the end of his rope; and that after being checked so positively in his break for liberty, the next best thing for him to do would be to give in and have his wounded leg attended to.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Undoubtedly the sight of the three big officers in blue, not to speak of four stalwart lads dressed in scout uniforms, must have convinced him that he had really run to the end of his rope; and that after being checked so positively in his break for liberty, the next best thing for him to do would be to give in and have his wounded leg attended to.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading At the same time he elevated both hands as a sign that he was unarmed and did not intend to offer any hostile demonstration.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Undoubtedly the sight of the three big officers in blue, not to speak of four stalwart lads dressed in scout uniforms, must have convinced him that he had really run to the end of his rope; and that after being checked so positively in his break for liberty, the next best thing for him to do would be to give in and have his wounded leg attended to.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the same time he elevated both hands as a sign that he was unarmed and did not intend to offer any hostile demonstration.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Undoubtedly the sight of the three big officers in blue, not to speak of four stalwart lads dressed in scout uniforms, must have convinced him that he had really run to the end of his rope; and that after being checked so positively in his break for liberty, the next best thing for him to do would be to give in and have his wounded leg attended to.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Undoubtedly the sight of the three big officers in blue, not to speak of four stalwart lads dressed in scout uniforms, must have convinced him that he had really run to the end of his rope; and that after being checked so positively in his break for liberty, the next best thing for him to do would be to give in and have his wounded leg attended to.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading At the same time he elevated both hands as a sign that he was unarmed and did not intend to offer any hostile demonstration.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I reckon I'm pretty near all in!" called out the man who was in the crotch of the oak tree.
I'm
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From this reading I reckon I'm pretty near all in!" called out the man who was in the crotch of the oak tree.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I reckon I'm pretty near all in!" called out the man who was in the crotch of the oak tree.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading At the same time he elevated both hands as a sign that he was unarmed and did not intend to offer any hostile demonstration.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading Undoubtedly the sight of the three big officers in blue, not to speak of four stalwart lads dressed in scout uniforms, must have convinced him that he had really run to the end of his rope; and that after being checked so positively in his break for liberty, the next best thing for him to do would be to give in and have his wounded leg attended to.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading THE EAGLES LEAD THE WAY TO SUCCESS.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading Undoubtedly the sight of the three big officers in blue, not to speak of four stalwart lads dressed in scout uniforms, must have convinced him that he had really run to the end of his rope; and that after being checked so positively in his break for liberty, the next best thing for him to do would be to give in and have his wounded leg attended to.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Undoubtedly the sight of the three big officers in blue, not to speak of four stalwart lads dressed in scout uniforms, must have convinced him that he had really run to the end of his rope; and that after being checked so positively in his break for liberty, the next best thing for him to do would be to give in and have his wounded leg attended to.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I reckon I'm pretty near all in!" called out the man who was in the crotch of the oak tree.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Undoubtedly the sight of the three big officers in blue, not to speak of four stalwart lads dressed in scout uniforms, must have convinced him that he had really run to the end of his rope; and that after being checked so positively in his break for liberty, the next best thing for him to do would be to give in and have his wounded leg attended to.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading I reckon I'm pretty near all in!" called out the man who was in the crotch of the oak tree.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Undoubtedly the sight of the three big officers in blue, not to speak of four stalwart lads dressed in scout uniforms, must have convinced him that he had really run to the end of his rope; and that after being checked so positively in his break for liberty, the next best thing for him to do would be to give in and have his wounded leg attended to.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At the same time he elevated both hands as a sign that he was unarmed and did not intend to offer any hostile demonstration.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading I reckon I'm pretty near all in!" called out the man who was in the crotch of the oak tree.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I reckon I'm pretty near all in!" called out the man who was in the crotch of the oak tree.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading At the same time he elevated both hands as a sign that he was unarmed and did not intend to offer any hostile demonstration.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Undoubtedly the sight of the three big officers in blue, not to speak of four stalwart lads dressed in scout uniforms, must have convinced him that he had really run to the end of his rope; and that after being checked so positively in his break for liberty, the next best thing for him to do would be to give in and have his wounded leg attended to.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I reckon I'm pretty near all in!" called out the man who was in the crotch of the oak tree.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading Undoubtedly the sight of the three big officers in blue, not to speak of four stalwart lads dressed in scout uniforms, must have convinced him that he had really run to the end of his rope; and that after being checked so positively in his break for liberty, the next best thing for him to do would be to give in and have his wounded leg attended to.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading I reckon I'm pretty near all in!" called out the man who was in the crotch of the oak tree.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Undoubtedly the sight of the three big officers in blue, not to speak of four stalwart lads dressed in scout uniforms, must have convinced him that he had really run to the end of his rope; and that after being checked so positively in his break for liberty, the next best thing for him to do would be to give in and have his wounded leg attended to.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading I reckon I'm pretty near all in!" called out the man who was in the crotch of the oak tree.
a strong line
From this reading Undoubtedly the sight of the three big officers in blue, not to speak of four stalwart lads dressed in scout uniforms, must have convinced him that he had really run to the end of his rope; and that after being checked so positively in his break for liberty, the next best thing for him to do would be to give in and have his wounded leg attended to.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Undoubtedly the sight of the three big officers in blue, not to speak of four stalwart lads dressed in scout uniforms, must have convinced him that he had really run to the end of his rope; and that after being checked so positively in his break for liberty, the next best thing for him to do would be to give in and have his wounded leg attended to.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time he elevated both hands as a sign that he was unarmed and did not intend to offer any hostile demonstration.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Undoubtedly the sight of the three big officers in blue, not to speak of four stalwart lads dressed in scout uniforms, must have convinced him that he had really run to the end of his rope; and that after being checked so positively in his break for liberty, the next best thing for him to do would be to give in and have his wounded leg attended to.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading "Don't shoot, gents!
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Undoubtedly the sight of the three big officers in blue, not to speak of four stalwart lads dressed in scout uniforms, must have convinced him that he had really run to the end of his rope; and that after being checked so positively in his break for liberty, the next best thing for him to do would be to give in and have his wounded leg attended to.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading At the same time he elevated both hands as a sign that he was unarmed and did not intend to offer any hostile demonstration.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Undoubtedly the sight of the three big officers in blue, not to speak of four stalwart lads dressed in scout uniforms, must have convinced him that he had really run to the end of his rope; and that after being checked so positively in his break for liberty, the next best thing for him to do would be to give in and have his wounded leg attended to.
express in speech
From this reading Undoubtedly the sight of the three big officers in blue, not to speak of four stalwart lads dressed in scout uniforms, must have convinced him that he had really run to the end of his rope; and that after being checked so positively in his break for liberty, the next best thing for him to do would be to give in and have his wounded leg attended to.
stalwartadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːlwərt/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Undoubtedly the sight of the three big officers in blue, not to speak of four stalwart lads dressed in scout uniforms, must have convinced him that he had really run to the end of his rope; and that after being checked so positively in his break for liberty, the next best thing for him to do would be to give in and have his wounded leg attended to.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading THE EAGLES LEAD THE WAY TO SUCCESS.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the same time he elevated both hands as a sign that he was unarmed and did not intend to offer any hostile demonstration.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EAGLES LEAD THE WAY TO SUCCESS.
a special situation
From this reading Undoubtedly the sight of the three big officers in blue, not to speak of four stalwart lads dressed in scout uniforms, must have convinced him that he had really run to the end of his rope; and that after being checked so positively in his break for liberty, the next best thing for him to do would be to give in and have his wounded leg attended to.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Undoubtedly the sight of the three big officers in blue, not to speak of four stalwart lads dressed in scout uniforms, must have convinced him that he had really run to the end of his rope; and that after being checked so positively in his break for liberty, the next best thing for him to do would be to give in and have his wounded leg attended to.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time he elevated both hands as a sign that he was unarmed and did not intend to offer any hostile demonstration.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE EAGLES LEAD THE WAY TO SUCCESS.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading I reckon I'm pretty near all in!" called out the man who was in the crotch of the oak tree.
unarmedadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːrmd/
(used of persons or the military) not having or using arms
From this reading At the same time he elevated both hands as a sign that he was unarmed and did not intend to offer any hostile demonstration.
UndoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Undoubtedly the sight of the three big officers in blue, not to speak of four stalwart lads dressed in scout uniforms, must have convinced him that he had really run to the end of his rope; and that after being checked so positively in his break for liberty, the next best thing for him to do would be to give in and have his wounded leg attended to.
uniformsnounUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmz/
plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
From this reading Undoubtedly the sight of the three big officers in blue, not to speak of four stalwart lads dressed in scout uniforms, must have convinced him that he had really run to the end of his rope; and that after being checked so positively in his break for liberty, the next best thing for him to do would be to give in and have his wounded leg attended to.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I reckon I'm pretty near all in!" called out the man who was in the crotch of the oak tree.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE EAGLES LEAD THE WAY TO SUCCESS.
which person or people
From this reading I reckon I'm pretty near all in!" called out the man who was in the crotch of the oak tree.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Undoubtedly the sight of the three big officers in blue, not to speak of four stalwart lads dressed in scout uniforms, must have convinced him that he had really run to the end of his rope; and that after being checked so positively in his break for liberty, the next best thing for him to do would be to give in and have his wounded leg attended to.
people who are wounded
From this reading Undoubtedly the sight of the three big officers in blue, not to speak of four stalwart lads dressed in scout uniforms, must have convinced him that he had really run to the end of his rope; and that after being checked so positively in his break for liberty, the next best thing for him to do would be to give in and have his wounded leg attended to.
