used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Roy Hooker, interrupted in the midst of his narrative by the appearance of the constable and the posse, was not a little startled, but his dismay was nothing compared with that of Fred Sage.
AbelnounUS /ˈeɪbəl/
Norwegian mathematician (1802-1829)
From this reading For a few moments following the assertion of Abel Hubbard Fred apparently found it impossible to speak, although he made an effort to do so.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For a few moments following the assertion of Abel Hubbard Fred apparently found it impossible to speak, although he made an effort to do so.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For a few moments following the assertion of Abel Hubbard Fred apparently found it impossible to speak, although he made an effort to do so.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Roy Hooker, interrupted in the midst of his narrative by the appearance of the constable and the posse, was not a little startled, but his dismay was nothing compared with that of Fred Sage.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER CAPTURE.
from appearances alone
From this reading For a few moments following the assertion of Abel Hubbard Fred apparently found it impossible to speak, although he made an effort to do so.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Roy Hooker, interrupted in the midst of his narrative by the appearance of the constable and the posse, was not a little startled, but his dismay was nothing compared with that of Fred Sage.
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading For a few moments following the assertion of Abel Hubbard Fred apparently found it impossible to speak, although he made an effort to do so.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading “One of the bank robbers here?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Roy Hooker, interrupted in the midst of his narrative by the appearance of the constable and the posse, was not a little startled, but his dismay was nothing compared with that of Fred Sage.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Roy Hooker, interrupted in the midst of his narrative by the appearance of the constable and the posse, was not a little startled, but his dismay was nothing compared with that of Fred Sage.
CAPTUREverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading ANOTHER CAPTURE.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading Roy Hooker, interrupted in the midst of his narrative by the appearance of the constable and the posse, was not a little startled, but his dismay was nothing compared with that of Fred Sage.
constablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading Roy Hooker, interrupted in the midst of his narrative by the appearance of the constable and the posse, was not a little startled, but his dismay was nothing compared with that of Fred Sage.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Recovering his voice presently, he falteringly and huskily cried:
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading Roy Hooker, interrupted in the midst of his narrative by the appearance of the constable and the posse, was not a little startled, but his dismay was nothing compared with that of Fred Sage.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading For a few moments following the assertion of Abel Hubbard Fred apparently found it impossible to speak, although he made an effort to do so.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading For a few moments following the assertion of Abel Hubbard Fred apparently found it impossible to speak, although he made an effort to do so.
falteringlyadverb
in an unsteady manner
From this reading Recovering his voice presently, he falteringly and huskily cried:
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For a few moments following the assertion of Abel Hubbard Fred apparently found it impossible to speak, although he made an effort to do so.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading For a few moments following the assertion of Abel Hubbard Fred apparently found it impossible to speak, although he made an effort to do so.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a few moments following the assertion of Abel Hubbard Fred apparently found it impossible to speak, although he made an effort to do so.
set up or found
From this reading For a few moments following the assertion of Abel Hubbard Fred apparently found it impossible to speak, although he made an effort to do so.
Fred
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From this reading Roy Hooker, interrupted in the midst of his narrative by the appearance of the constable and the posse, was not a little startled, but his dismay was nothing compared with that of Fred Sage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a few moments following the assertion of Abel Hubbard Fred apparently found it impossible to speak, although he made an effort to do so.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “One of the bank robbers here?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Roy Hooker, interrupted in the midst of his narrative by the appearance of the constable and the posse, was not a little startled, but his dismay was nothing compared with that of Fred Sage.
HookernounUS /ˈhʊkər/
United States general in the Union Army who was defeated at Chancellorsville by Robert E. Lee (1814-1879)
From this reading Roy Hooker, interrupted in the midst of his narrative by the appearance of the constable and the posse, was not a little startled, but his dismay was nothing compared with that of Fred Sage.
HubbardnounUS /ˈhʌbərd/
a United States writer of science fiction and founder of Scientology (1911-1986)
From this reading For a few moments following the assertion of Abel Hubbard Fred apparently found it impossible to speak, although he made an effort to do so.
huskilyadverb
in a hoarse or husky voice
From this reading Recovering his voice presently, he falteringly and huskily cried:
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading For a few moments following the assertion of Abel Hubbard Fred apparently found it impossible to speak, although he made an effort to do so.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Roy Hooker, interrupted in the midst of his narrative by the appearance of the constable and the posse, was not a little startled, but his dismay was nothing compared with that of Fred Sage.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading Roy Hooker, interrupted in the midst of his narrative by the appearance of the constable and the posse, was not a little startled, but his dismay was nothing compared with that of Fred Sage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For a few moments following the assertion of Abel Hubbard Fred apparently found it impossible to speak, although he made an effort to do so.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Roy Hooker, interrupted in the midst of his narrative by the appearance of the constable and the posse, was not a little startled, but his dismay was nothing compared with that of Fred Sage.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading For a few moments following the assertion of Abel Hubbard Fred apparently found it impossible to speak, although he made an effort to do so.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Roy Hooker, interrupted in the midst of his narrative by the appearance of the constable and the posse, was not a little startled, but his dismay was nothing compared with that of Fred Sage.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading For a few moments following the assertion of Abel Hubbard Fred apparently found it impossible to speak, although he made an effort to do so.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Roy Hooker, interrupted in the midst of his narrative by the appearance of the constable and the posse, was not a little startled, but his dismay was nothing compared with that of Fred Sage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Roy Hooker, interrupted in the midst of his narrative by the appearance of the constable and the posse, was not a little startled, but his dismay was nothing compared with that of Fred Sage.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Roy Hooker, interrupted in the midst of his narrative by the appearance of the constable and the posse, was not a little startled, but his dismay was nothing compared with that of Fred Sage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Roy Hooker, interrupted in the midst of his narrative by the appearance of the constable and the posse, was not a little startled, but his dismay was nothing compared with that of Fred Sage.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “One of the bank robbers here?
possenounUS /ˈpɑːsi/
a temporary police force
From this reading Roy Hooker, interrupted in the midst of his narrative by the appearance of the constable and the posse, was not a little startled, but his dismay was nothing compared with that of Fred Sage.
in the near future
From this reading Recovering his voice presently, he falteringly and huskily cried:
RecoveringadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərɪŋ/
returning to health after illness or debility
From this reading Recovering his voice presently, he falteringly and huskily cried:
robbersnounUS /ˈrɒb.ərz/
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading “One of the bank robbers here?
Roy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Roy Hooker, interrupted in the midst of his narrative by the appearance of the constable and the posse, was not a little startled, but his dismay was nothing compared with that of Fred Sage.
SagenounUS /seɪdʒ/
a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
From this reading Roy Hooker, interrupted in the midst of his narrative by the appearance of the constable and the posse, was not a little startled, but his dismay was nothing compared with that of Fred Sage.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For a few moments following the assertion of Abel Hubbard Fred apparently found it impossible to speak, although he made an effort to do so.
express in speech
From this reading For a few moments following the assertion of Abel Hubbard Fred apparently found it impossible to speak, although he made an effort to do so.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Roy Hooker, interrupted in the midst of his narrative by the appearance of the constable and the posse, was not a little startled, but his dismay was nothing compared with that of Fred Sage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Roy Hooker, interrupted in the midst of his narrative by the appearance of the constable and the posse, was not a little startled, but his dismay was nothing compared with that of Fred Sage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Roy Hooker, interrupted in the midst of his narrative by the appearance of the constable and the posse, was not a little startled, but his dismay was nothing compared with that of Fred Sage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For a few moments following the assertion of Abel Hubbard Fred apparently found it impossible to speak, although he made an effort to do so.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Recovering his voice presently, he falteringly and huskily cried:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Roy Hooker, interrupted in the midst of his narrative by the appearance of the constable and the posse, was not a little startled, but his dismay was nothing compared with that of Fred Sage.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Roy Hooker, interrupted in the midst of his narrative by the appearance of the constable and the posse, was not a little startled, but his dismay was nothing compared with that of Fred Sage.
