Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The deputy, a short, rather stout man of perhaps thirty-nine, with bronzed features, clear, brown eyes, and a protruding jaw covered with a stubble of reddish-brown beard, was nevertheless wary of his prisoner.

the process of paying close and continuous attention

From this reading He had not yet obtained Rathburn's gun, and he recognized the unmistakable signs of a seasoned gunman in the lounging but graceful postures of his prisoner, in the way he moved his right hand, in the alertness of his eye.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The deputy, a short, rather stout man of perhaps thirty-nine, with bronzed features, clear, brown eyes, and a protruding jaw covered with a stubble of reddish-brown beard, was nevertheless wary of his prisoner.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE DIXIE'S BOSS If Mannix expected any resistance from Rathburn he soon found that none was to materialize.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading The deputy, a short, rather stout man of perhaps thirty-nine, with bronzed features, clear, brown eyes, and a protruding jaw covered with a stubble of reddish-brown beard, was nevertheless wary of his prisoner.

a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading THE DIXIE'S BOSS If Mannix expected any resistance from Rathburn he soon found that none was to materialize.

(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun

From this reading The deputy, a short, rather stout man of perhaps thirty-nine, with bronzed features, clear, brown eyes, and a protruding jaw covered with a stubble of reddish-brown beard, was nevertheless wary of his prisoner.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading The deputy, a short, rather stout man of perhaps thirty-nine, with bronzed features, clear, brown eyes, and a protruding jaw covered with a stubble of reddish-brown beard, was nevertheless wary of his prisoner.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had not yet obtained Rathburn's gun, and he recognized the unmistakable signs of a seasoned gunman in the lounging but graceful postures of his prisoner, in the way he moved his right hand, in the alertness of his eye.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The deputy, a short, rather stout man of perhaps thirty-nine, with bronzed features, clear, brown eyes, and a protruding jaw covered with a stubble of reddish-brown beard, was nevertheless wary of his prisoner.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The deputy, a short, rather stout man of perhaps thirty-nine, with bronzed features, clear, brown eyes, and a protruding jaw covered with a stubble of reddish-brown beard, was nevertheless wary of his prisoner.

someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies

From this reading The deputy, a short, rather stout man of perhaps thirty-nine, with bronzed features, clear, brown eyes, and a protruding jaw covered with a stubble of reddish-brown beard, was nevertheless wary of his prisoner.

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From this reading THE DIXIE'S BOSS If Mannix expected any resistance from Rathburn he soon found that none was to materialize.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There was a quality to that smile which was not lost upon the doughty officer.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading THE DIXIE'S BOSS If Mannix expected any resistance from Rathburn he soon found that none was to materialize.

the organ of sight

From this reading He had not yet obtained Rathburn's gun, and he recognized the unmistakable signs of a seasoned gunman in the lounging but graceful postures of his prisoner, in the way he moved his right hand, in the alertness of his eye.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The deputy, a short, rather stout man of perhaps thirty-nine, with bronzed features, clear, brown eyes, and a protruding jaw covered with a stubble of reddish-brown beard, was nevertheless wary of his prisoner.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading The deputy, a short, rather stout man of perhaps thirty-nine, with bronzed features, clear, brown eyes, and a protruding jaw covered with a stubble of reddish-brown beard, was nevertheless wary of his prisoner.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He frowned, for Rathburn was smiling.

set up or found

From this reading THE DIXIE'S BOSS If Mannix expected any resistance from Rathburn he soon found that none was to materialize.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE DIXIE'S BOSS If Mannix expected any resistance from Rathburn he soon found that none was to materialize.

past form of “frown” — look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading He frowned, for Rathburn was smiling.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading He had not yet obtained Rathburn's gun, and he recognized the unmistakable signs of a seasoned gunman in the lounging but graceful postures of his prisoner, in the way he moved his right hand, in the alertness of his eye.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading He had not yet obtained Rathburn's gun, and he recognized the unmistakable signs of a seasoned gunman in the lounging but graceful postures of his prisoner, in the way he moved his right hand, in the alertness of his eye.

a professional killer who uses a gun

From this reading He had not yet obtained Rathburn's gun, and he recognized the unmistakable signs of a seasoned gunman in the lounging but graceful postures of his prisoner, in the way he moved his right hand, in the alertness of his eye.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He had not yet obtained Rathburn's gun, and he recognized the unmistakable signs of a seasoned gunman in the lounging but graceful postures of his prisoner, in the way he moved his right hand, in the alertness of his eye.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He had not yet obtained Rathburn's gun, and he recognized the unmistakable signs of a seasoned gunman in the lounging but graceful postures of his prisoner, in the way he moved his right hand, in the alertness of his eye.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE DIXIE'S BOSS If Mannix expected any resistance from Rathburn he soon found that none was to materialize.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The deputy, a short, rather stout man of perhaps thirty-nine, with bronzed features, clear, brown eyes, and a protruding jaw covered with a stubble of reddish-brown beard, was nevertheless wary of his prisoner.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE DIXIE'S BOSS If Mannix expected any resistance from Rathburn he soon found that none was to materialize.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He had not yet obtained Rathburn's gun, and he recognized the unmistakable signs of a seasoned gunman in the lounging but graceful postures of his prisoner, in the way he moved his right hand, in the alertness of his eye.

talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading The deputy, a short, rather stout man of perhaps thirty-nine, with bronzed features, clear, brown eyes, and a protruding jaw covered with a stubble of reddish-brown beard, was nevertheless wary of his prisoner.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading There was a quality to that smile which was not lost upon the doughty officer.

-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably

From this reading He had not yet obtained Rathburn's gun, and he recognized the unmistakable signs of a seasoned gunman in the lounging but graceful postures of his prisoner, in the way he moved his right hand, in the alertness of his eye.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The deputy, a short, rather stout man of perhaps thirty-nine, with bronzed features, clear, brown eyes, and a protruding jaw covered with a stubble of reddish-brown beard, was nevertheless wary of his prisoner.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE DIXIE'S BOSS If Mannix expected any resistance from Rathburn he soon found that none was to materialize.

come into being; become reality

From this reading THE DIXIE'S BOSS If Mannix expected any resistance from Rathburn he soon found that none was to materialize.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading He had not yet obtained Rathburn's gun, and he recognized the unmistakable signs of a seasoned gunman in the lounging but graceful postures of his prisoner, in the way he moved his right hand, in the alertness of his eye.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading The deputy, a short, rather stout man of perhaps thirty-nine, with bronzed features, clear, brown eyes, and a protruding jaw covered with a stubble of reddish-brown beard, was nevertheless wary of his prisoner.

not one, and not any

From this reading THE DIXIE'S BOSS If Mannix expected any resistance from Rathburn he soon found that none was to materialize.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had not yet obtained Rathburn's gun, and he recognized the unmistakable signs of a seasoned gunman in the lounging but graceful postures of his prisoner, in the way he moved his right hand, in the alertness of his eye.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading He had not yet obtained Rathburn's gun, and he recognized the unmistakable signs of a seasoned gunman in the lounging but graceful postures of his prisoner, in the way he moved his right hand, in the alertness of his eye.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The deputy, a short, rather stout man of perhaps thirty-nine, with bronzed features, clear, brown eyes, and a protruding jaw covered with a stubble of reddish-brown beard, was nevertheless wary of his prisoner.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading There was a quality to that smile which was not lost upon the doughty officer.

by chance

From this reading The deputy, a short, rather stout man of perhaps thirty-nine, with bronzed features, clear, brown eyes, and a protruding jaw covered with a stubble of reddish-brown beard, was nevertheless wary of his prisoner.

plural of “posture” — the arrangement of the body and its limbs

From this reading He had not yet obtained Rathburn's gun, and he recognized the unmistakable signs of a seasoned gunman in the lounging but graceful postures of his prisoner, in the way he moved his right hand, in the alertness of his eye.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading The deputy, a short, rather stout man of perhaps thirty-nine, with bronzed features, clear, brown eyes, and a protruding jaw covered with a stubble of reddish-brown beard, was nevertheless wary of his prisoner.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading The deputy, a short, rather stout man of perhaps thirty-nine, with bronzed features, clear, brown eyes, and a protruding jaw covered with a stubble of reddish-brown beard, was nevertheless wary of his prisoner.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading There was a quality to that smile which was not lost upon the doughty officer.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE DIXIE'S BOSS If Mannix expected any resistance from Rathburn he soon found that none was to materialize.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He had not yet obtained Rathburn's gun, and he recognized the unmistakable signs of a seasoned gunman in the lounging but graceful postures of his prisoner, in the way he moved his right hand, in the alertness of his eye.

on the contrary

From this reading The deputy, a short, rather stout man of perhaps thirty-nine, with bronzed features, clear, brown eyes, and a protruding jaw covered with a stubble of reddish-brown beard, was nevertheless wary of his prisoner.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading He had not yet obtained Rathburn's gun, and he recognized the unmistakable signs of a seasoned gunman in the lounging but graceful postures of his prisoner, in the way he moved his right hand, in the alertness of his eye.

of brown tinged with red

From this reading The deputy, a short, rather stout man of perhaps thirty-nine, with bronzed features, clear, brown eyes, and a protruding jaw covered with a stubble of reddish-brown beard, was nevertheless wary of his prisoner.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading THE DIXIE'S BOSS If Mannix expected any resistance from Rathburn he soon found that none was to materialize.

precisely, exactly

From this reading He had not yet obtained Rathburn's gun, and he recognized the unmistakable signs of a seasoned gunman in the lounging but graceful postures of his prisoner, in the way he moved his right hand, in the alertness of his eye.

aged or processed

From this reading He had not yet obtained Rathburn's gun, and he recognized the unmistakable signs of a seasoned gunman in the lounging but graceful postures of his prisoner, in the way he moved his right hand, in the alertness of his eye.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The deputy, a short, rather stout man of perhaps thirty-nine, with bronzed features, clear, brown eyes, and a protruding jaw covered with a stubble of reddish-brown beard, was nevertheless wary of his prisoner.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading He had not yet obtained Rathburn's gun, and he recognized the unmistakable signs of a seasoned gunman in the lounging but graceful postures of his prisoner, in the way he moved his right hand, in the alertness of his eye.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading There was a quality to that smile which was not lost upon the doughty officer.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading He frowned, for Rathburn was smiling.

in the near future

From this reading THE DIXIE'S BOSS If Mannix expected any resistance from Rathburn he soon found that none was to materialize.

dependable

From this reading The deputy, a short, rather stout man of perhaps thirty-nine, with bronzed features, clear, brown eyes, and a protruding jaw covered with a stubble of reddish-brown beard, was nevertheless wary of his prisoner.

material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds

From this reading The deputy, a short, rather stout man of perhaps thirty-nine, with bronzed features, clear, brown eyes, and a protruding jaw covered with a stubble of reddish-brown beard, was nevertheless wary of his prisoner.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE DIXIE'S BOSS If Mannix expected any resistance from Rathburn he soon found that none was to materialize.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE DIXIE'S BOSS If Mannix expected any resistance from Rathburn he soon found that none was to materialize.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a quality to that smile which was not lost upon the doughty officer.

being nine more than thirty

From this reading The deputy, a short, rather stout man of perhaps thirty-nine, with bronzed features, clear, brown eyes, and a protruding jaw covered with a stubble of reddish-brown beard, was nevertheless wary of his prisoner.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE DIXIE'S BOSS If Mannix expected any resistance from Rathburn he soon found that none was to materialize.

clearly evident to the mind

From this reading He had not yet obtained Rathburn's gun, and he recognized the unmistakable signs of a seasoned gunman in the lounging but graceful postures of his prisoner, in the way he moved his right hand, in the alertness of his eye.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading There was a quality to that smile which was not lost upon the doughty officer.

marked by keen caution and watchful prudence

From this reading The deputy, a short, rather stout man of perhaps thirty-nine, with bronzed features, clear, brown eyes, and a protruding jaw covered with a stubble of reddish-brown beard, was nevertheless wary of his prisoner.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE DIXIE'S BOSS If Mannix expected any resistance from Rathburn he soon found that none was to materialize.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He had not yet obtained Rathburn's gun, and he recognized the unmistakable signs of a seasoned gunman in the lounging but graceful postures of his prisoner, in the way he moved his right hand, in the alertness of his eye.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading There was a quality to that smile which was not lost upon the doughty officer.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The deputy, a short, rather stout man of perhaps thirty-nine, with bronzed features, clear, brown eyes, and a protruding jaw covered with a stubble of reddish-brown beard, was nevertheless wary of his prisoner.

but in spite of that

From this reading He had not yet obtained Rathburn's gun, and he recognized the unmistakable signs of a seasoned gunman in the lounging but graceful postures of his prisoner, in the way he moved his right hand, in the alertness of his eye.