used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Besides, having learned that one of these girls was a daughter of a member of the powerful lumber company, he feared to make a misstep.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading LIZ ON THE DEFENSIVE The professor had spoken with such authority that Sheriff Larkin hesitated in his intention of landing the bloodhounds.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, having learned that one of these girls was a daughter of a member of the powerful lumber company, he feared to make a misstep.
bloodhoundsnounUS /ˈblʌdhaʊndz/
plural of “bloodhound” — a breed of large powerful hound of European origin having very acute smell and used in tracking
From this reading LIZ ON THE DEFENSIVE The professor had spoken with such authority that Sheriff Larkin hesitated in his intention of landing the bloodhounds.
terminate
From this reading The Rocky River Lumber Company could make or break a sheriff easily enough.
brimmedverbUS /brɪmd/
inflected form of “brim” — be completely full
From this reading "Well, I tell ye what it is, ladies," he said, pulling off his broad brimmed hat to wipe a perspiring, red brow.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading "Well, I tell ye what it is, ladies," he said, pulling off his broad brimmed hat to wipe a perspiring, red brow.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading "Well, I tell ye what it is, ladies," he said, pulling off his broad brimmed hat to wipe a perspiring, red brow.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Besides, having learned that one of these girls was a daughter of a member of the powerful lumber company, he feared to make a misstep.
corporationnounUS /ˌkɔːrpərˈeɪʃən/
a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state
From this reading The political power of the men owning the corporation in Monadnock County was supreme.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Rocky River Lumber Company could make or break a sheriff easily enough.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading The political power of the men owning the corporation in Monadnock County was supreme.
a female human offspring
From this reading Besides, having learned that one of these girls was a daughter of a member of the powerful lumber company, he feared to make a misstep.
DEFENSIVEadjectiveUS /dɪˈfensɪv/
intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
From this reading LIZ ON THE DEFENSIVE The professor had spoken with such authority that Sheriff Larkin hesitated in his intention of landing the bloodhounds.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The Rocky River Lumber Company could make or break a sheriff easily enough.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The Rocky River Lumber Company could make or break a sheriff easily enough.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Besides, having learned that one of these girls was a daughter of a member of the powerful lumber company, he feared to make a misstep.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Besides, having learned that one of these girls was a daughter of a member of the powerful lumber company, he feared to make a misstep.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LIZ ON THE DEFENSIVE The professor had spoken with such authority that Sheriff Larkin hesitated in his intention of landing the bloodhounds.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading "Well, I tell ye what it is, ladies," he said, pulling off his broad brimmed hat to wipe a perspiring, red brow.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Besides, having learned that one of these girls was a daughter of a member of the powerful lumber company, he feared to make a misstep.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Besides, having learned that one of these girls was a daughter of a member of the powerful lumber company, he feared to make a misstep.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading LIZ ON THE DEFENSIVE The professor had spoken with such authority that Sheriff Larkin hesitated in his intention of landing the bloodhounds.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LIZ ON THE DEFENSIVE The professor had spoken with such authority that Sheriff Larkin hesitated in his intention of landing the bloodhounds.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well, I tell ye what it is, ladies," he said, pulling off his broad brimmed hat to wipe a perspiring, red brow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LIZ ON THE DEFENSIVE The professor had spoken with such authority that Sheriff Larkin hesitated in his intention of landing the bloodhounds.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading LIZ ON THE DEFENSIVE The professor had spoken with such authority that Sheriff Larkin hesitated in his intention of landing the bloodhounds.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, I tell ye what it is, ladies," he said, pulling off his broad brimmed hat to wipe a perspiring, red brow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Well, I tell ye what it is, ladies," he said, pulling off his broad brimmed hat to wipe a perspiring, red brow.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Well, I tell ye what it is, ladies," he said, pulling off his broad brimmed hat to wipe a perspiring, red brow.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading LIZ ON THE DEFENSIVE The professor had spoken with such authority that Sheriff Larkin hesitated in his intention of landing the bloodhounds.
Larkin
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From this reading LIZ ON THE DEFENSIVE The professor had spoken with such authority that Sheriff Larkin hesitated in his intention of landing the bloodhounds.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Besides, having learned that one of these girls was a daughter of a member of the powerful lumber company, he feared to make a misstep.
LIZ
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From this reading LIZ ON THE DEFENSIVE The professor had spoken with such authority that Sheriff Larkin hesitated in his intention of landing the bloodhounds.
lumbernounUS /ˈlʌmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading Besides, having learned that one of these girls was a daughter of a member of the powerful lumber company, he feared to make a misstep.
engage in
From this reading Besides, having learned that one of these girls was a daughter of a member of the powerful lumber company, he feared to make a misstep.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Besides, having learned that one of these girls was a daughter of a member of the powerful lumber company, he feared to make a misstep.
the force of workers available
From this reading The political power of the men owning the corporation in Monadnock County was supreme.
misstepnounUS /mɪsˈstep/
an unintentional but embarrassing blunder
From this reading Besides, having learned that one of these girls was a daughter of a member of the powerful lumber company, he feared to make a misstep.
Monadnock
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From this reading The political power of the men owning the corporation in Monadnock County was supreme.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LIZ ON THE DEFENSIVE The professor had spoken with such authority that Sheriff Larkin hesitated in his intention of landing the bloodhounds.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Well, I tell ye what it is, ladies," he said, pulling off his broad brimmed hat to wipe a perspiring, red brow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LIZ ON THE DEFENSIVE The professor had spoken with such authority that Sheriff Larkin hesitated in his intention of landing the bloodhounds.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Besides, having learned that one of these girls was a daughter of a member of the powerful lumber company, he feared to make a misstep.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Rocky River Lumber Company could make or break a sheriff easily enough.
owningverbUS /ˈoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “own” — have ownership or possession of
From this reading The political power of the men owning the corporation in Monadnock County was supreme.
perspiringverbUS /pərˈspaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “perspire” — excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin
From this reading "Well, I tell ye what it is, ladies," he said, pulling off his broad brimmed hat to wipe a perspiring, red brow.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading The political power of the men owning the corporation in Monadnock County was supreme.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The political power of the men owning the corporation in Monadnock County was supreme.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Besides, having learned that one of these girls was a daughter of a member of the powerful lumber company, he feared to make a misstep.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading LIZ ON THE DEFENSIVE The professor had spoken with such authority that Sheriff Larkin hesitated in his intention of landing the bloodhounds.
pullingnounUS /ˈpʊlɪŋ/
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading "Well, I tell ye what it is, ladies," he said, pulling off his broad brimmed hat to wipe a perspiring, red brow.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading "Well, I tell ye what it is, ladies," he said, pulling off his broad brimmed hat to wipe a perspiring, red brow.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The Rocky River Lumber Company could make or break a sheriff easily enough.
RockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading The Rocky River Lumber Company could make or break a sheriff easily enough.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, I tell ye what it is, ladies," he said, pulling off his broad brimmed hat to wipe a perspiring, red brow.
SheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading LIZ ON THE DEFENSIVE The professor had spoken with such authority that Sheriff Larkin hesitated in his intention of landing the bloodhounds.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading LIZ ON THE DEFENSIVE The professor had spoken with such authority that Sheriff Larkin hesitated in his intention of landing the bloodhounds.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading LIZ ON THE DEFENSIVE The professor had spoken with such authority that Sheriff Larkin hesitated in his intention of landing the bloodhounds.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading The political power of the men owning the corporation in Monadnock County was supreme.
express in words
From this reading "Well, I tell ye what it is, ladies," he said, pulling off his broad brimmed hat to wipe a perspiring, red brow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LIZ ON THE DEFENSIVE The professor had spoken with such authority that Sheriff Larkin hesitated in his intention of landing the bloodhounds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LIZ ON THE DEFENSIVE The professor had spoken with such authority that Sheriff Larkin hesitated in his intention of landing the bloodhounds.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Besides, having learned that one of these girls was a daughter of a member of the powerful lumber company, he feared to make a misstep.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Besides, having learned that one of these girls was a daughter of a member of the powerful lumber company, he feared to make a misstep.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Besides, having learned that one of these girls was a daughter of a member of the powerful lumber company, he feared to make a misstep.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, I tell ye what it is, ladies," he said, pulling off his broad brimmed hat to wipe a perspiring, red brow.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Well, I tell ye what it is, ladies," he said, pulling off his broad brimmed hat to wipe a perspiring, red brow.
wipeverbUS /waɪp/
rub with a circular motion
From this reading "Well, I tell ye what it is, ladies," he said, pulling off his broad brimmed hat to wipe a perspiring, red brow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading LIZ ON THE DEFENSIVE The professor had spoken with such authority that Sheriff Larkin hesitated in his intention of landing the bloodhounds.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "Well, I tell ye what it is, ladies," he said, pulling off his broad brimmed hat to wipe a perspiring, red brow.
