used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But they presently observed that he was keeping a wary eye upon their revolvers, and evidently feared to get shot if they caught him lying to them.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It made the darky think the old detective knew more about the case than he actually did know.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading Moreover, Old King Brady showed plainly by the questions he asked that he was familiar with the true inwardness of the things he accused Nick of.
in actual fact
From this reading It made the darky think the old detective knew more about the case than he actually did know.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But they presently observed that he was keeping a wary eye upon their revolvers, and evidently feared to get shot if they caught him lying to them.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading The Bradys were surprised at the prompt manner in which the negro answered the questions put to him.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Moreover, Old King Brady showed plainly by the questions he asked that he was familiar with the true inwardness of the things he accused Nick of.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Bradys were surprised at the prompt manner in which the negro answered the questions put to him.
BradynounUS /ˈbreɪdi/
United States pioneer photographer famous for his portraits; was the official Union photographer for the American Civil War (1823-1896)
From this reading Moreover, Old King Brady showed plainly by the questions he asked that he was familiar with the true inwardness of the things he accused Nick of.
BradysnounUS /ˈbreɪdiz/
plural of “brady” — United States pioneer photographer famous for his portraits; was the official Union photographer for the American Civil War (1823-1896)
From this reading The Bradys were surprised at the prompt manner in which the negro answered the questions put to him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they presently observed that he was keeping a wary eye upon their revolvers, and evidently feared to get shot if they caught him lying to them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Moreover, Old King Brady showed plainly by the questions he asked that he was familiar with the true inwardness of the things he accused Nick of.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It made the darky think the old detective knew more about the case than he actually did know.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading But they presently observed that he was keeping a wary eye upon their revolvers, and evidently feared to get shot if they caught him lying to them.
darky
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From this reading It made the darky think the old detective knew more about the case than he actually did know.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading It made the darky think the old detective knew more about the case than he actually did know.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It made the darky think the old detective knew more about the case than he actually did know.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading But they presently observed that he was keeping a wary eye upon their revolvers, and evidently feared to get shot if they caught him lying to them.
EXPOSINGverbUS /ɪkˈspoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “expose” — expose or make accessible to some action or influence
From this reading EXPOSING THE SWAMP MYSTERY.
the organ of sight
From this reading But they presently observed that he was keeping a wary eye upon their revolvers, and evidently feared to get shot if they caught him lying to them.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Moreover, Old King Brady showed plainly by the questions he asked that he was familiar with the true inwardness of the things he accused Nick of.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading But they presently observed that he was keeping a wary eye upon their revolvers, and evidently feared to get shot if they caught him lying to them.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But they presently observed that he was keeping a wary eye upon their revolvers, and evidently feared to get shot if they caught him lying to them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But they presently observed that he was keeping a wary eye upon their revolvers, and evidently feared to get shot if they caught him lying to them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Bradys were surprised at the prompt manner in which the negro answered the questions put to him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But they presently observed that he was keeping a wary eye upon their revolvers, and evidently feared to get shot if they caught him lying to them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Bradys were surprised at the prompt manner in which the negro answered the questions put to him.
inwardnessnoun
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
From this reading Moreover, Old King Brady showed plainly by the questions he asked that he was familiar with the true inwardness of the things he accused Nick of.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It made the darky think the old detective knew more about the case than he actually did know.
conformity or harmony
From this reading But they presently observed that he was keeping a wary eye upon their revolvers, and evidently feared to get shot if they caught him lying to them.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Moreover, Old King Brady showed plainly by the questions he asked that he was familiar with the true inwardness of the things he accused Nick of.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It made the darky think the old detective knew more about the case than he actually did know.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It made the darky think the old detective knew more about the case than he actually did know.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading But they presently observed that he was keeping a wary eye upon their revolvers, and evidently feared to get shot if they caught him lying to them.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It made the darky think the old detective knew more about the case than he actually did know.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The Bradys were surprised at the prompt manner in which the negro answered the questions put to him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It made the darky think the old detective knew more about the case than he actually did know.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, Old King Brady showed plainly by the questions he asked that he was familiar with the true inwardness of the things he accused Nick of.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading EXPOSING THE SWAMP MYSTERY.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading The Bradys were surprised at the prompt manner in which the negro answered the questions put to him.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Moreover, Old King Brady showed plainly by the questions he asked that he was familiar with the true inwardness of the things he accused Nick of.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading But they presently observed that he was keeping a wary eye upon their revolvers, and evidently feared to get shot if they caught him lying to them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Moreover, Old King Brady showed plainly by the questions he asked that he was familiar with the true inwardness of the things he accused Nick of.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Moreover, Old King Brady showed plainly by the questions he asked that he was familiar with the true inwardness of the things he accused Nick of.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Moreover, Old King Brady showed plainly by the questions he asked that he was familiar with the true inwardness of the things he accused Nick of.
in the near future
From this reading But they presently observed that he was keeping a wary eye upon their revolvers, and evidently feared to get shot if they caught him lying to them.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading The Bradys were surprised at the prompt manner in which the negro answered the questions put to him.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The Bradys were surprised at the prompt manner in which the negro answered the questions put to him.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading The Bradys were surprised at the prompt manner in which the negro answered the questions put to him.
revolversnounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvərz/
plural of “revolver” — a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading But they presently observed that he was keeping a wary eye upon their revolvers, and evidently feared to get shot if they caught him lying to them.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading But they presently observed that he was keeping a wary eye upon their revolvers, and evidently feared to get shot if they caught him lying to them.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Moreover, Old King Brady showed plainly by the questions he asked that he was familiar with the true inwardness of the things he accused Nick of.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading The Bradys were surprised at the prompt manner in which the negro answered the questions put to him.
SWAMPverbUS /swɑːmp/
drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
From this reading EXPOSING THE SWAMP MYSTERY.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It made the darky think the old detective knew more about the case than he actually did know.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But they presently observed that he was keeping a wary eye upon their revolvers, and evidently feared to get shot if they caught him lying to them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EXPOSING THE SWAMP MYSTERY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But they presently observed that he was keeping a wary eye upon their revolvers, and evidently feared to get shot if they caught him lying to them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But they presently observed that he was keeping a wary eye upon their revolvers, and evidently feared to get shot if they caught him lying to them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But they presently observed that he was keeping a wary eye upon their revolvers, and evidently feared to get shot if they caught him lying to them.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Moreover, Old King Brady showed plainly by the questions he asked that he was familiar with the true inwardness of the things he accused Nick of.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It made the darky think the old detective knew more about the case than he actually did know.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Bradys were surprised at the prompt manner in which the negro answered the questions put to him.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Moreover, Old King Brady showed plainly by the questions he asked that he was familiar with the true inwardness of the things he accused Nick of.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But they presently observed that he was keeping a wary eye upon their revolvers, and evidently feared to get shot if they caught him lying to them.
waryadjectiveUS /ˈweri/
marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
From this reading But they presently observed that he was keeping a wary eye upon their revolvers, and evidently feared to get shot if they caught him lying to them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But they presently observed that he was keeping a wary eye upon their revolvers, and evidently feared to get shot if they caught him lying to them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Bradys were surprised at the prompt manner in which the negro answered the questions put to him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Bradys were surprised at the prompt manner in which the negro answered the questions put to him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Moreover, Old King Brady showed plainly by the questions he asked that he was familiar with the true inwardness of the things he accused Nick of.
