AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "After him, fellows!"
(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 Five members of Dick & Co., angry all the way through, were the first to reach that corner.
alley-way
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From this reading "There he goes, down the alley-way to the livery stable!" roared Dave Darrin.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Five members of Dick & Co., angry all the way through, were the first to reach that corner.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE CAMPAIGN TO COAX PARENTS In another moment the fleeing one had darted around the corner.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading THE CAMPAIGN TO COAX PARENTS In another moment the fleeing one had darted around the corner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But by the time that the five reached the stable yard the fugitive was out of sight.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But by the time that the five reached the stable yard the fugitive was out of sight.
CAMPAIGNnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading THE CAMPAIGN TO COAX PARENTS In another moment the fleeing one had darted around the corner.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading Five members of Dick & Co., angry all the way through, were the first to reach that corner.
COAXverbUS /koʊks/
influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
From this reading THE CAMPAIGN TO COAX PARENTS In another moment the fleeing one had darted around the corner.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading THE CAMPAIGN TO COAX PARENTS In another moment the fleeing one had darted around the corner.
Darrin
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From this reading "There he goes, down the alley-way to the livery stable!" roared Dave Darrin.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading THE CAMPAIGN TO COAX PARENTS In another moment the fleeing one had darted around the corner.
Dave
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From this reading "There he goes, down the alley-way to the livery stable!" roared Dave Darrin.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Five members of Dick & Co., angry all the way through, were the first to reach that corner.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "There he goes, down the alley-way to the livery stable!" roared Dave Darrin.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "After him, fellows!"
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Five members of Dick & Co., angry all the way through, were the first to reach that corner.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Five members of Dick & Co., angry all the way through, were the first to reach that corner.
fleeingverbUS /ˈfliːɪŋ/
-ing form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading THE CAMPAIGN TO COAX PARENTS In another moment the fleeing one had darted around the corner.
fugitivenounUS /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading But by the time that the five reached the stable yard the fugitive was out of sight.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "There he goes, down the alley-way to the livery stable!" roared Dave Darrin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE CAMPAIGN TO COAX PARENTS In another moment the fleeing one had darted around the corner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "There he goes, down the alley-way to the livery stable!" roared Dave Darrin.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "After him, fellows!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CAMPAIGN TO COAX PARENTS In another moment the fleeing one had darted around the corner.
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading "There he goes, down the alley-way to the livery stable!" roared Dave Darrin.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Five members of Dick & Co., angry all the way through, were the first to reach that corner.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE CAMPAIGN TO COAX PARENTS In another moment the fleeing one had darted around the corner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Five members of Dick & Co., angry all the way through, were the first to reach that corner.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE CAMPAIGN TO COAX PARENTS In another moment the fleeing one had darted around the corner.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But by the time that the five reached the stable yard the fugitive was out of sight.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading THE CAMPAIGN TO COAX PARENTS In another moment the fleeing one had darted around the corner.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Five members of Dick & Co., angry all the way through, were the first to reach that corner.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading But by the time that the five reached the stable yard the fugitive was out of sight.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading "There he goes, down the alley-way to the livery stable!" roared Dave Darrin.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading But by the time that the five reached the stable yard the fugitive was out of sight.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading "There he goes, down the alley-way to the livery stable!" roared Dave Darrin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Five members of Dick & Co., angry all the way through, were the first to reach that corner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAMPAIGN TO COAX PARENTS In another moment the fleeing one had darted around the corner.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There he goes, down the alley-way to the livery stable!" roared Dave Darrin.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Five members of Dick & Co., angry all the way through, were the first to reach that corner.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But by the time that the five reached the stable yard the fugitive was out of sight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CAMPAIGN TO COAX PARENTS In another moment the fleeing one had darted around the corner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But by the time that the five reached the stable yard the fugitive was out of sight.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Five members of Dick & Co., angry all the way through, were the first to reach that corner.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Five members of Dick & Co., angry all the way through, were the first to reach that corner.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading But by the time that the five reached the stable yard the fugitive was out of sight.
