used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Apparently Madge went in too, for in a moment I heard Camp say, in a low voice,-- "Two of you fellows get down below the car and crawl in under the truck where you can't be seen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "LISTENERS NEVER HEAR ANYTHING GOOD" Before I had ceased chuckling over the sheriff's indignant declaration of the canons of etiquette, I heard Mr. Cullen's voice demanding to know what the trouble was, and it was quickly explained to him that I had escaped.
any thing at all
From this reading "LISTENERS NEVER HEAR ANYTHING GOOD" Before I had ceased chuckling over the sheriff's indignant declaration of the canons of etiquette, I heard Mr. Cullen's voice demanding to know what the trouble was, and it was quickly explained to him that I had escaped.
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently Madge went in too, for in a moment I heard Camp say, in a low voice,-- "Two of you fellows get down below the car and crawl in under the truck where you can't be seen.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He at once gave them permission to search his car, and went in with the sheriff and the cowboys.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Apparently Madge went in too, for in a moment I heard Camp say, in a low voice,-- "Two of you fellows get down below the car and crawl in under the truck where you can't be seen.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "LISTENERS NEVER HEAR ANYTHING GOOD" Before I had ceased chuckling over the sheriff's indignant declaration of the canons of etiquette, I heard Mr. Cullen's voice demanding to know what the trouble was, and it was quickly explained to him that I had escaped.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Apparently Madge went in too, for in a moment I heard Camp say, in a low voice,-- "Two of you fellows get down below the car and crawl in under the truck where you can't be seen.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Evidently that cuss isn't here, but he's likely to come by and by.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Evidently that cuss isn't here, but he's likely to come by and by.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Apparently Madge went in too, for in a moment I heard Camp say, in a low voice,-- "Two of you fellows get down below the car and crawl in under the truck where you can't be seen.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If so, nab him if you can, and if you can't, fire two shots.
can't
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From this reading Apparently Madge went in too, for in a moment I heard Camp say, in a low voice,-- "Two of you fellows get down below the car and crawl in under the truck where you can't be seen.
canonsnounUS /ˈkænənz/
plural of “canon” — a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy
From this reading "LISTENERS NEVER HEAR ANYTHING GOOD" Before I had ceased chuckling over the sheriff's indignant declaration of the canons of etiquette, I heard Mr. Cullen's voice demanding to know what the trouble was, and it was quickly explained to him that I had escaped.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading He at once gave them permission to search his car, and went in with the sheriff and the cowboys.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading "LISTENERS NEVER HEAR ANYTHING GOOD" Before I had ceased chuckling over the sheriff's indignant declaration of the canons of etiquette, I heard Mr. Cullen's voice demanding to know what the trouble was, and it was quickly explained to him that I had escaped.
chucklingverbUS /ˈtʃʌklɪŋ/
-ing form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading "LISTENERS NEVER HEAR ANYTHING GOOD" Before I had ceased chuckling over the sheriff's indignant declaration of the canons of etiquette, I heard Mr. Cullen's voice demanding to know what the trouble was, and it was quickly explained to him that I had escaped.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Evidently that cuss isn't here, but he's likely to come by and by.
cowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading He at once gave them permission to search his car, and went in with the sheriff and the cowboys.
crawlverbUS /krɔːl/
move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading Apparently Madge went in too, for in a moment I heard Camp say, in a low voice,-- "Two of you fellows get down below the car and crawl in under the truck where you can't be seen.
Cullen's
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From this reading "LISTENERS NEVER HEAR ANYTHING GOOD" Before I had ceased chuckling over the sheriff's indignant declaration of the canons of etiquette, I heard Mr. Cullen's voice demanding to know what the trouble was, and it was quickly explained to him that I had escaped.
cussnounUS /kʌs/
a persistently annoying person
From this reading Evidently that cuss isn't here, but he's likely to come by and by.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading "LISTENERS NEVER HEAR ANYTHING GOOD" Before I had ceased chuckling over the sheriff's indignant declaration of the canons of etiquette, I heard Mr. Cullen's voice demanding to know what the trouble was, and it was quickly explained to him that I had escaped.
demandingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmændɪŋ/
requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill
From this reading "LISTENERS NEVER HEAR ANYTHING GOOD" Before I had ceased chuckling over the sheriff's indignant declaration of the canons of etiquette, I heard Mr. Cullen's voice demanding to know what the trouble was, and it was quickly explained to him that I had escaped.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Apparently Madge went in too, for in a moment I heard Camp say, in a low voice,-- "Two of you fellows get down below the car and crawl in under the truck where you can't be seen.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading "LISTENERS NEVER HEAR ANYTHING GOOD" Before I had ceased chuckling over the sheriff's indignant declaration of the canons of etiquette, I heard Mr. Cullen's voice demanding to know what the trouble was, and it was quickly explained to him that I had escaped.
etiquettenounUS /ˈetəkət/
rules governing socially acceptable behavior
From this reading "LISTENERS NEVER HEAR ANYTHING GOOD" Before I had ceased chuckling over the sheriff's indignant declaration of the canons of etiquette, I heard Mr. Cullen's voice demanding to know what the trouble was, and it was quickly explained to him that I had escaped.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently that cuss isn't here, but he's likely to come by and by.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "LISTENERS NEVER HEAR ANYTHING GOOD" Before I had ceased chuckling over the sheriff's indignant declaration of the canons of etiquette, I heard Mr. Cullen's voice demanding to know what the trouble was, and it was quickly explained to him that I had escaped.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Apparently Madge went in too, for in a moment I heard Camp say, in a low voice,-- "Two of you fellows get down below the car and crawl in under the truck where you can't be seen.
start firing a weapon
From this reading If so, nab him if you can, and if you can't, fire two shots.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Apparently Madge went in too, for in a moment I heard Camp say, in a low voice,-- "Two of you fellows get down below the car and crawl in under the truck where you can't be seen.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He at once gave them permission to search his car, and went in with the sheriff and the cowboys.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Apparently Madge went in too, for in a moment I heard Camp say, in a low voice,-- "Two of you fellows get down below the car and crawl in under the truck where you can't be seen.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "LISTENERS NEVER HEAR ANYTHING GOOD" Before I had ceased chuckling over the sheriff's indignant declaration of the canons of etiquette, I heard Mr. Cullen's voice demanding to know what the trouble was, and it was quickly explained to him that I had escaped.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "LISTENERS NEVER HEAR ANYTHING GOOD" Before I had ceased chuckling over the sheriff's indignant declaration of the canons of etiquette, I heard Mr. Cullen's voice demanding to know what the trouble was, and it was quickly explained to him that I had escaped.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He at once gave them permission to search his car, and went in with the sheriff and the cowboys.
he's
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From this reading Evidently that cuss isn't here, but he's likely to come by and by.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "LISTENERS NEVER HEAR ANYTHING GOOD" Before I had ceased chuckling over the sheriff's indignant declaration of the canons of etiquette, I heard Mr. Cullen's voice demanding to know what the trouble was, and it was quickly explained to him that I had escaped.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "LISTENERS NEVER HEAR ANYTHING GOOD" Before I had ceased chuckling over the sheriff's indignant declaration of the canons of etiquette, I heard Mr. Cullen's voice demanding to know what the trouble was, and it was quickly explained to him that I had escaped.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Evidently that cuss isn't here, but he's likely to come by and by.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "LISTENERS NEVER HEAR ANYTHING GOOD" Before I had ceased chuckling over the sheriff's indignant declaration of the canons of etiquette, I heard Mr. Cullen's voice demanding to know what the trouble was, and it was quickly explained to him that I had escaped.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He at once gave them permission to search his car, and went in with the sheriff and the cowboys.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "LISTENERS NEVER HEAR ANYTHING GOOD" Before I had ceased chuckling over the sheriff's indignant declaration of the canons of etiquette, I heard Mr. Cullen's voice demanding to know what the trouble was, and it was quickly explained to him that I had escaped.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If so, nab him if you can, and if you can't, fire two shots.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He at once gave them permission to search his car, and went in with the sheriff and the cowboys.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading "LISTENERS NEVER HEAR ANYTHING GOOD" Before I had ceased chuckling over the sheriff's indignant declaration of the canons of etiquette, I heard Mr. Cullen's voice demanding to know what the trouble was, and it was quickly explained to him that I had escaped.
isn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Evidently that cuss isn't here, but he's likely to come by and by.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "LISTENERS NEVER HEAR ANYTHING GOOD" Before I had ceased chuckling over the sheriff's indignant declaration of the canons of etiquette, I heard Mr. Cullen's voice demanding to know what the trouble was, and it was quickly explained to him that I had escaped.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "LISTENERS NEVER HEAR ANYTHING GOOD" Before I had ceased chuckling over the sheriff's indignant declaration of the canons of etiquette, I heard Mr. Cullen's voice demanding to know what the trouble was, and it was quickly explained to him that I had escaped.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Evidently that cuss isn't here, but he's likely to come by and by.
LISTENERSnounUS /ˈlɪsənərz/
plural of “listener” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading "LISTENERS NEVER HEAR ANYTHING GOOD" Before I had ceased chuckling over the sheriff's indignant declaration of the canons of etiquette, I heard Mr. Cullen's voice demanding to know what the trouble was, and it was quickly explained to him that I had escaped.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Apparently Madge went in too, for in a moment I heard Camp say, in a low voice,-- "Two of you fellows get down below the car and crawl in under the truck where you can't be seen.
Madge
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From this reading Apparently Madge went in too, for in a moment I heard Camp say, in a low voice,-- "Two of you fellows get down below the car and crawl in under the truck where you can't be seen.
a particular point in time
From this reading Apparently Madge went in too, for in a moment I heard Camp say, in a low voice,-- "Two of you fellows get down below the car and crawl in under the truck where you can't be seen.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "LISTENERS NEVER HEAR ANYTHING GOOD" Before I had ceased chuckling over the sheriff's indignant declaration of the canons of etiquette, I heard Mr. Cullen's voice demanding to know what the trouble was, and it was quickly explained to him that I had escaped.
nabverbUS /næb/
tag the base runner to get him out
From this reading If so, nab him if you can, and if you can't, fire two shots.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "LISTENERS NEVER HEAR ANYTHING GOOD" Before I had ceased chuckling over the sheriff's indignant declaration of the canons of etiquette, I heard Mr. Cullen's voice demanding to know what the trouble was, and it was quickly explained to him that I had escaped.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "LISTENERS NEVER HEAR ANYTHING GOOD" Before I had ceased chuckling over the sheriff's indignant declaration of the canons of etiquette, I heard Mr. Cullen's voice demanding to know what the trouble was, and it was quickly explained to him that I had escaped.
on one occasion
From this reading He at once gave them permission to search his car, and went in with the sheriff and the cowboys.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "LISTENERS NEVER HEAR ANYTHING GOOD" Before I had ceased chuckling over the sheriff's indignant declaration of the canons of etiquette, I heard Mr. Cullen's voice demanding to know what the trouble was, and it was quickly explained to him that I had escaped.
approval to do something
From this reading He at once gave them permission to search his car, and went in with the sheriff and the cowboys.
with speed
From this reading "LISTENERS NEVER HEAR ANYTHING GOOD" Before I had ceased chuckling over the sheriff's indignant declaration of the canons of etiquette, I heard Mr. Cullen's voice demanding to know what the trouble was, and it was quickly explained to him that I had escaped.
express in words
From this reading Apparently Madge went in too, for in a moment I heard Camp say, in a low voice,-- "Two of you fellows get down below the car and crawl in under the truck where you can't be seen.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading He at once gave them permission to search his car, and went in with the sheriff and the cowboys.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Apparently Madge went in too, for in a moment I heard Camp say, in a low voice,-- "Two of you fellows get down below the car and crawl in under the truck where you can't be seen.
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading He at once gave them permission to search his car, and went in with the sheriff and the cowboys.
sheriff'snounUS /ˈʃerəfs/
possessive form of “sheriff” — the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading "LISTENERS NEVER HEAR ANYTHING GOOD" Before I had ceased chuckling over the sheriff's indignant declaration of the canons of etiquette, I heard Mr. Cullen's voice demanding to know what the trouble was, and it was quickly explained to him that I had escaped.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading If so, nab him if you can, and if you can't, fire two shots.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If so, nab him if you can, and if you can't, fire two shots.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "LISTENERS NEVER HEAR ANYTHING GOOD" Before I had ceased chuckling over the sheriff's indignant declaration of the canons of etiquette, I heard Mr. Cullen's voice demanding to know what the trouble was, and it was quickly explained to him that I had escaped.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "LISTENERS NEVER HEAR ANYTHING GOOD" Before I had ceased chuckling over the sheriff's indignant declaration of the canons of etiquette, I heard Mr. Cullen's voice demanding to know what the trouble was, and it was quickly explained to him that I had escaped.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He at once gave them permission to search his car, and went in with the sheriff and the cowboys.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "LISTENERS NEVER HEAR ANYTHING GOOD" Before I had ceased chuckling over the sheriff's indignant declaration of the canons of etiquette, I heard Mr. Cullen's voice demanding to know what the trouble was, and it was quickly explained to him that I had escaped.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Apparently Madge went in too, for in a moment I heard Camp say, in a low voice,-- "Two of you fellows get down below the car and crawl in under the truck where you can't be seen.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "LISTENERS NEVER HEAR ANYTHING GOOD" Before I had ceased chuckling over the sheriff's indignant declaration of the canons of etiquette, I heard Mr. Cullen's voice demanding to know what the trouble was, and it was quickly explained to him that I had escaped.
trucknounUS /trʌk/
an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
From this reading Apparently Madge went in too, for in a moment I heard Camp say, in a low voice,-- "Two of you fellows get down below the car and crawl in under the truck where you can't be seen.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Apparently Madge went in too, for in a moment I heard Camp say, in a low voice,-- "Two of you fellows get down below the car and crawl in under the truck where you can't be seen.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Apparently Madge went in too, for in a moment I heard Camp say, in a low voice,-- "Two of you fellows get down below the car and crawl in under the truck where you can't be seen.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "LISTENERS NEVER HEAR ANYTHING GOOD" Before I had ceased chuckling over the sheriff's indignant declaration of the canons of etiquette, I heard Mr. Cullen's voice demanding to know what the trouble was, and it was quickly explained to him that I had escaped.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "LISTENERS NEVER HEAR ANYTHING GOOD" Before I had ceased chuckling over the sheriff's indignant declaration of the canons of etiquette, I heard Mr. Cullen's voice demanding to know what the trouble was, and it was quickly explained to him that I had escaped.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He at once gave them permission to search his car, and went in with the sheriff and the cowboys.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "LISTENERS NEVER HEAR ANYTHING GOOD" Before I had ceased chuckling over the sheriff's indignant declaration of the canons of etiquette, I heard Mr. Cullen's voice demanding to know what the trouble was, and it was quickly explained to him that I had escaped.
in or at the place that
From this reading Apparently Madge went in too, for in a moment I heard Camp say, in a low voice,-- "Two of you fellows get down below the car and crawl in under the truck where you can't be seen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He at once gave them permission to search his car, and went in with the sheriff and the cowboys.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Apparently Madge went in too, for in a moment I heard Camp say, in a low voice,-- "Two of you fellows get down below the car and crawl in under the truck where you can't be seen.
