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

From this reading A STERN CHASE As the shout which greeted Conrad's entrance died away the Sheriff called out, "Now, gentlemen, you must all have one with me," and every one lined up at the bar.

(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 A STERN CHASE As the shout which greeted Conrad's entrance died away the Sheriff called out, "Now, gentlemen, you must all have one with me," and every one lined up at the bar.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Glancing along the line of backs at the bar, the Mexican singled out Conrad and touched his arm.

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

From this reading A STERN CHASE As the shout which greeted Conrad's entrance died away the Sheriff called out, "Now, gentlemen, you must all have one with me," and every one lined up at the bar.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Glancing along the line of backs at the bar, the Mexican singled out Conrad and touched his arm.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A STERN CHASE As the shout which greeted Conrad's entrance died away the Sheriff called out, "Now, gentlemen, you must all have one with me," and every one lined up at the bar.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A STERN CHASE As the shout which greeted Conrad's entrance died away the Sheriff called out, "Now, gentlemen, you must all have one with me," and every one lined up at the bar.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading A STERN CHASE As the shout which greeted Conrad's entrance died away the Sheriff called out, "Now, gentlemen, you must all have one with me," and every one lined up at the bar.

plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading Glancing along the line of backs at the bar, the Mexican singled out Conrad and touched his arm.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading A STERN CHASE As the shout which greeted Conrad's entrance died away the Sheriff called out, "Now, gentlemen, you must all have one with me," and every one lined up at the bar.

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading "I beg your pardon, senor, but did you send some one to ride your mare?"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I beg your pardon, senor, but did you send some one to ride your mare?"

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A STERN CHASE As the shout which greeted Conrad's entrance died away the Sheriff called out, "Now, gentlemen, you must all have one with me," and every one lined up at the bar.

be silly or tease one another

From this reading A rollicking din of chaff and laughter filled the room, and no one except Little Jack Wilder noticed the entrance of a Mexican at the street door.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading A STERN CHASE As the shout which greeted Conrad's entrance died away the Sheriff called out, "Now, gentlemen, you must all have one with me," and every one lined up at the bar.

English novelist (born in Poland) noted for sea stories and for his narrative technique (1857-1924)

From this reading Glancing along the line of backs at the bar, the Mexican singled out Conrad and touched his arm.

possessive form of “conrad” — English novelist (born in Poland) noted for sea stories and for his narrative technique (1857-1924)

From this reading A STERN CHASE As the shout which greeted Conrad's entrance died away the Sheriff called out, "Now, gentlemen, you must all have one with me," and every one lined up at the bar.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "I beg your pardon, senor, but did you send some one to ride your mare?"

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading A STERN CHASE As the shout which greeted Conrad's entrance died away the Sheriff called out, "Now, gentlemen, you must all have one with me," and every one lined up at the bar.

a loud harsh or strident noise

From this reading A rollicking din of chaff and laughter filled the room, and no one except Little Jack Wilder noticed the entrance of a Mexican at the street door.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading A rollicking din of chaff and laughter filled the room, and no one except Little Jack Wilder noticed the entrance of a Mexican at the street door.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading A STERN CHASE As the shout which greeted Conrad's entrance died away the Sheriff called out, "Now, gentlemen, you must all have one with me," and every one lined up at the bar.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading A STERN CHASE As the shout which greeted Conrad's entrance died away the Sheriff called out, "Now, gentlemen, you must all have one with me," and every one lined up at the bar.

apart from; not including

From this reading A rollicking din of chaff and laughter filled the room, and no one except Little Jack Wilder noticed the entrance of a Mexican at the street door.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading A rollicking din of chaff and laughter filled the room, and no one except Little Jack Wilder noticed the entrance of a Mexican at the street door.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading A STERN CHASE As the shout which greeted Conrad's entrance died away the Sheriff called out, "Now, gentlemen, you must all have one with me," and every one lined up at the bar.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Glancing along the line of backs at the bar, the Mexican singled out Conrad and touched his arm.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading A STERN CHASE As the shout which greeted Conrad's entrance died away the Sheriff called out, "Now, gentlemen, you must all have one with me," and every one lined up at the bar.

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

From this reading He heard the step, turned quickly, and recognized the man who had told Tillinghurst that he was not Liberato Herrara.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A STERN CHASE As the shout which greeted Conrad's entrance died away the Sheriff called out, "Now, gentlemen, you must all have one with me," and every one lined up at the bar.

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

From this reading He heard the step, turned quickly, and recognized the man who had told Tillinghurst that he was not Liberato Herrara.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He heard the step, turned quickly, and recognized the man who had told Tillinghurst that he was not Liberato Herrara.

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

From this reading He heard the step, turned quickly, and recognized the man who had told Tillinghurst that he was not Liberato Herrara.

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

From this reading Glancing along the line of backs at the bar, the Mexican singled out Conrad and touched his arm.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I beg your pardon, senor, but did you send some one to ride your mare?"

a small worthless amount

From this reading A rollicking din of chaff and laughter filled the room, and no one except Little Jack Wilder noticed the entrance of a Mexican at the street door.

the sound of laughing

From this reading A rollicking din of chaff and laughter filled the room, and no one except Little Jack Wilder noticed the entrance of a Mexican at the street door.

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

From this reading He heard the step, turned quickly, and recognized the man who had told Tillinghurst that he was not Liberato Herrara.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Glancing along the line of backs at the bar, the Mexican singled out Conrad and touched his arm.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading A STERN CHASE As the shout which greeted Conrad's entrance died away the Sheriff called out, "Now, gentlemen, you must all have one with me," and every one lined up at the bar.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A rollicking din of chaff and laughter filled the room, and no one except Little Jack Wilder noticed the entrance of a Mexican at the street door.

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

From this reading He heard the step, turned quickly, and recognized the man who had told Tillinghurst that he was not Liberato Herrara.

female equine animal

From this reading "I beg your pardon, senor, but did you send some one to ride your mare?"

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A STERN CHASE As the shout which greeted Conrad's entrance died away the Sheriff called out, "Now, gentlemen, you must all have one with me," and every one lined up at the bar.

a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading A rollicking din of chaff and laughter filled the room, and no one except Little Jack Wilder noticed the entrance of a Mexican at the street door.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading A STERN CHASE As the shout which greeted Conrad's entrance died away the Sheriff called out, "Now, gentlemen, you must all have one with me," and every one lined up at the bar.

not any; not one

From this reading A rollicking din of chaff and laughter filled the room, and no one except Little Jack Wilder noticed the entrance of a Mexican at the street door.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He heard the step, turned quickly, and recognized the man who had told Tillinghurst that he was not Liberato Herrara.

being perceived or observed

From this reading A rollicking din of chaff and laughter filled the room, and no one except Little Jack Wilder noticed the entrance of a Mexican at the street door.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading A STERN CHASE As the shout which greeted Conrad's entrance died away the Sheriff called out, "Now, gentlemen, you must all have one with me," and every one lined up at the bar.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A rollicking din of chaff and laughter filled the room, and no one except Little Jack Wilder noticed the entrance of a Mexican at the street door.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A STERN CHASE As the shout which greeted Conrad's entrance died away the Sheriff called out, "Now, gentlemen, you must all have one with me," and every one lined up at the bar.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A STERN CHASE As the shout which greeted Conrad's entrance died away the Sheriff called out, "Now, gentlemen, you must all have one with me," and every one lined up at the bar.

accept an excuse for

From this reading "I beg your pardon, senor, but did you send some one to ride your mare?"

with speed

From this reading He heard the step, turned quickly, and recognized the man who had told Tillinghurst that he was not Liberato Herrara.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading He heard the step, turned quickly, and recognized the man who had told Tillinghurst that he was not Liberato Herrara.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading "I beg your pardon, senor, but did you send some one to ride your mare?"

given to merry frolicking

From this reading A rollicking din of chaff and laughter filled the room, and no one except Little Jack Wilder noticed the entrance of a Mexican at the street door.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading A rollicking din of chaff and laughter filled the room, and no one except Little Jack Wilder noticed the entrance of a Mexican at the street door.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading "I beg your pardon, senor, but did you send some one to ride your mare?"

a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English “Mr” or “sir”

From this reading "I beg your pardon, senor, but did you send some one to ride your mare?"

the principal law-enforcement officer in a county

From this reading A STERN CHASE As the shout which greeted Conrad's entrance died away the Sheriff called out, "Now, gentlemen, you must all have one with me," and every one lined up at the bar.

utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

From this reading A STERN CHASE As the shout which greeted Conrad's entrance died away the Sheriff called out, "Now, gentlemen, you must all have one with me," and every one lined up at the bar.

past form of “single” — hit a single

From this reading Glancing along the line of backs at the bar, the Mexican singled out Conrad and touched his arm.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "I beg your pardon, senor, but did you send some one to ride your mare?"

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading He heard the step, turned quickly, and recognized the man who had told Tillinghurst that he was not Liberato Herrara.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading A STERN CHASE As the shout which greeted Conrad's entrance died away the Sheriff called out, "Now, gentlemen, you must all have one with me," and every one lined up at the bar.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading A rollicking din of chaff and laughter filled the room, and no one except Little Jack Wilder noticed the entrance of a Mexican at the street door.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He heard the step, turned quickly, and recognized the man who had told Tillinghurst that he was not Liberato Herrara.

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

From this reading A STERN CHASE As the shout which greeted Conrad's entrance died away the Sheriff called out, "Now, gentlemen, you must all have one with me," and every one lined up at the bar.

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

From this reading He heard the step, turned quickly, and recognized the man who had told Tillinghurst that he was not Liberato Herrara.

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

From this reading "I beg your pardon, senor, but did you send some one to ride your mare?"

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He heard the step, turned quickly, and recognized the man who had told Tillinghurst that he was not Liberato Herrara.

having come into contact

From this reading Glancing along the line of backs at the bar, the Mexican singled out Conrad and touched his arm.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading He heard the step, turned quickly, and recognized the man who had told Tillinghurst that he was not Liberato Herrara.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading A STERN CHASE As the shout which greeted Conrad's entrance died away the Sheriff called out, "Now, gentlemen, you must all have one with me," and every one lined up at the bar.

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

From this reading He heard the step, turned quickly, and recognized the man who had told Tillinghurst that he was not Liberato Herrara.

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

From this reading A STERN CHASE As the shout which greeted Conrad's entrance died away the Sheriff called out, "Now, gentlemen, you must all have one with me," and every one lined up at the bar.

which person or people

From this reading He heard the step, turned quickly, and recognized the man who had told Tillinghurst that he was not Liberato Herrara.

United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)

From this reading A rollicking din of chaff and laughter filled the room, and no one except Little Jack Wilder noticed the entrance of a Mexican at the street door.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A STERN CHASE As the shout which greeted Conrad's entrance died away the Sheriff called out, "Now, gentlemen, you must all have one with me," and every one lined up at the bar.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading A STERN CHASE As the shout which greeted Conrad's entrance died away the Sheriff called out, "Now, gentlemen, you must all have one with me," and every one lined up at the bar.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I beg your pardon, senor, but did you send some one to ride your mare?"