used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Since Constable O'Bryant is wounded, his younger brother, a strong advocate of your immediate capture and execution, is serving as a volunteer guardian of the peace.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading He's acting on an old appointment by his brother as deputy, to serve without pay.
advocateverbUS /ˈædvəkət/
push for something
From this reading Since Constable O'Bryant is wounded, his younger brother, a strong advocate of your immediate capture and execution, is serving as a volunteer guardian of the peace.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading He told the council--a badly scared group--that he has sent for help to the county seat, but I am sure he did nothing of the kind.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He's acting on an old appointment by his brother as deputy, to serve without pay.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Blood-lust and compassion.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading He's acting on an old appointment by his brother as deputy, to serve without pay.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Since Constable O'Bryant is wounded, his younger brother, a strong advocate of your immediate capture and execution, is serving as a volunteer guardian of the peace.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading He told the council--a badly scared group--that he has sent for help to the county seat, but I am sure he did nothing of the kind.
Blood-lust
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From this reading "Blood-lust and compassion.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Since Constable O'Bryant is wounded, his younger brother, a strong advocate of your immediate capture and execution, is serving as a volunteer guardian of the peace.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He told the council--a badly scared group--that he has sent for help to the county seat, but I am sure he did nothing of the kind.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He's acting on an old appointment by his brother as deputy, to serve without pay.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Since Constable O'Bryant is wounded, his younger brother, a strong advocate of your immediate capture and execution, is serving as a volunteer guardian of the peace.
compassionnounUS /kəmˈpæʃən/
a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
From this reading "Blood-lust and compassion.
ConstablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading Since Constable O'Bryant is wounded, his younger brother, a strong advocate of your immediate capture and execution, is serving as a volunteer guardian of the peace.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading He told the council--a badly scared group--that he has sent for help to the county seat, but I am sure he did nothing of the kind.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading He told the council--a badly scared group--that he has sent for help to the county seat, but I am sure he did nothing of the kind.
deputynounUS /ˈdepjəti/
someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
From this reading He's acting on an old appointment by his brother as deputy, to serve without pay.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He told the council--a badly scared group--that he has sent for help to the county seat, but I am sure he did nothing of the kind.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading "What kind of excitement?"
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading Since Constable O'Bryant is wounded, his younger brother, a strong advocate of your immediate capture and execution, is serving as a volunteer guardian of the peace.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He told the council--a badly scared group--that he has sent for help to the county seat, but I am sure he did nothing of the kind.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading He told the council--a badly scared group--that he has sent for help to the county seat, but I am sure he did nothing of the kind.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading Since Constable O'Bryant is wounded, his younger brother, a strong advocate of your immediate capture and execution, is serving as a volunteer guardian of the peace.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He told the council--a badly scared group--that he has sent for help to the county seat, but I am sure he did nothing of the kind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He told the council--a badly scared group--that he has sent for help to the county seat, but I am sure he did nothing of the kind.
He's
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From this reading He's acting on an old appointment by his brother as deputy, to serve without pay.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He told the council--a badly scared group--that he has sent for help to the county seat, but I am sure he did nothing of the kind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Since Constable O'Bryant is wounded, his younger brother, a strong advocate of your immediate capture and execution, is serving as a volunteer guardian of the peace.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He told the council--a badly scared group--that he has sent for help to the county seat, but I am sure he did nothing of the kind.
of the present time and place
From this reading Since Constable O'Bryant is wounded, his younger brother, a strong advocate of your immediate capture and execution, is serving as a volunteer guardian of the peace.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since Constable O'Bryant is wounded, his younger brother, a strong advocate of your immediate capture and execution, is serving as a volunteer guardian of the peace.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "What kind of excitement?"
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He told the council--a badly scared group--that he has sent for help to the county seat, but I am sure he did nothing of the kind.
O'Bryant
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From this reading Since Constable O'Bryant is wounded, his younger brother, a strong advocate of your immediate capture and execution, is serving as a volunteer guardian of the peace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What kind of excitement?"
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He's acting on an old appointment by his brother as deputy, to serve without pay.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He's acting on an old appointment by his brother as deputy, to serve without pay.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading He's acting on an old appointment by his brother as deputy, to serve without pay.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Since Constable O'Bryant is wounded, his younger brother, a strong advocate of your immediate capture and execution, is serving as a volunteer guardian of the peace.
scaredadjectiveUS /skerd/
made afraid
From this reading He told the council--a badly scared group--that he has sent for help to the county seat, but I am sure he did nothing of the kind.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading He told the council--a badly scared group--that he has sent for help to the county seat, but I am sure he did nothing of the kind.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He told the council--a badly scared group--that he has sent for help to the county seat, but I am sure he did nothing of the kind.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading He's acting on an old appointment by his brother as deputy, to serve without pay.
servingnounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading Since Constable O'Bryant is wounded, his younger brother, a strong advocate of your immediate capture and execution, is serving as a volunteer guardian of the peace.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since Constable O'Bryant is wounded, his younger brother, a strong advocate of your immediate capture and execution, is serving as a volunteer guardian of the peace.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Since Constable O'Bryant is wounded, his younger brother, a strong advocate of your immediate capture and execution, is serving as a volunteer guardian of the peace.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He told the council--a badly scared group--that he has sent for help to the county seat, but I am sure he did nothing of the kind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He told the council--a badly scared group--that he has sent for help to the county seat, but I am sure he did nothing of the kind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Since Constable O'Bryant is wounded, his younger brother, a strong advocate of your immediate capture and execution, is serving as a volunteer guardian of the peace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He's acting on an old appointment by his brother as deputy, to serve without pay.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He told the council--a badly scared group--that he has sent for help to the county seat, but I am sure he did nothing of the kind.
volunteerverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr/
tell voluntarily
From this reading Since Constable O'Bryant is wounded, his younger brother, a strong advocate of your immediate capture and execution, is serving as a volunteer guardian of the peace.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What kind of excitement?"
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He's acting on an old appointment by his brother as deputy, to serve without pay.
people who are wounded
From this reading Since Constable O'Bryant is wounded, his younger brother, a strong advocate of your immediate capture and execution, is serving as a volunteer guardian of the peace.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Since Constable O'Bryant is wounded, his younger brother, a strong advocate of your immediate capture and execution, is serving as a volunteer guardian of the peace.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Since Constable O'Bryant is wounded, his younger brother, a strong advocate of your immediate capture and execution, is serving as a volunteer guardian of the peace.
