used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CONCLUSION "Where's that man you wanted us to look at?" demanded a farmer whose trousers were tucked into his boots.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was about ten o'clock the next forenoon when this man, accompanied by another man with the same kind of boottops, strode into the camp of Dick & Co.
having companions or an escort
From this reading It was about ten o'clock the next forenoon when this man, accompanied by another man with the same kind of boottops, strode into the camp of Dick & Co.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It was about ten o'clock the next forenoon when this man, accompanied by another man with the same kind of boottops, strode into the camp of Dick & Co.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "No; we haven't any constable in the village," replied the farmer, chewing at a straw.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you a constable from the village, sir?" inquired young Prescott.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CONCLUSION "Where's that man you wanted us to look at?" demanded a farmer whose trousers were tucked into his boots.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading CONCLUSION "Where's that man you wanted us to look at?" demanded a farmer whose trousers were tucked into his boots.
boottops
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From this reading It was about ten o'clock the next forenoon when this man, accompanied by another man with the same kind of boottops, strode into the camp of Dick & Co.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was about ten o'clock the next forenoon when this man, accompanied by another man with the same kind of boottops, strode into the camp of Dick & Co.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading It was about ten o'clock the next forenoon when this man, accompanied by another man with the same kind of boottops, strode into the camp of Dick & Co.
chewingnounUS /ˈtʃuːɪŋ/
biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow
From this reading "No; we haven't any constable in the village," replied the farmer, chewing at a straw.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading It was about ten o'clock the next forenoon when this man, accompanied by another man with the same kind of boottops, strode into the camp of Dick & Co.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION "Where's that man you wanted us to look at?" demanded a farmer whose trousers were tucked into his boots.
constablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading "Are you a constable from the village, sir?" inquired young Prescott.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading CONCLUSION "Where's that man you wanted us to look at?" demanded a farmer whose trousers were tucked into his boots.
someone who is a detective
From this reading It was about ten o'clock the next forenoon when this man, accompanied by another man with the same kind of boottops, strode into the camp of Dick & Co.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading CONCLUSION "Where's that man you wanted us to look at?" demanded a farmer whose trousers were tucked into his boots.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was about ten o'clock the next forenoon when this man, accompanied by another man with the same kind of boottops, strode into the camp of Dick & Co.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Are you a constable from the village, sir?" inquired young Prescott.
haven't
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From this reading "No; we haven't any constable in the village," replied the farmer, chewing at a straw.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CONCLUSION "Where's that man you wanted us to look at?" demanded a farmer whose trousers were tucked into his boots.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm the Overseer of the Poor."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "No; we haven't any constable in the village," replied the farmer, chewing at a straw.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Are you a constable from the village, sir?" inquired young Prescott.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading CONCLUSION "Where's that man you wanted us to look at?" demanded a farmer whose trousers were tucked into his boots.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was about ten o'clock the next forenoon when this man, accompanied by another man with the same kind of boottops, strode into the camp of Dick & Co.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It was about ten o'clock the next forenoon when this man, accompanied by another man with the same kind of boottops, strode into the camp of Dick & Co.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading CONCLUSION "Where's that man you wanted us to look at?" demanded a farmer whose trousers were tucked into his boots.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading CONCLUSION "Where's that man you wanted us to look at?" demanded a farmer whose trousers were tucked into his boots.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was about ten o'clock the next forenoon when this man, accompanied by another man with the same kind of boottops, strode into the camp of Dick & Co.
not any; not one
From this reading "No; we haven't any constable in the village," replied the farmer, chewing at a straw.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was about ten o'clock the next forenoon when this man, accompanied by another man with the same kind of boottops, strode into the camp of Dick & Co.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was about ten o'clock the next forenoon when this man, accompanied by another man with the same kind of boottops, strode into the camp of Dick & Co.
OverseernounUS /ˈoʊvərˈsiːər/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading "I'm the Overseer of the Poor."
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "I'm the Overseer of the Poor."
PrescottnounUS /ˈpreskɑːt/
a town in central Arizona
From this reading "Are you a constable from the village, sir?" inquired young Prescott.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "No; we haven't any constable in the village," replied the farmer, chewing at a straw.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was about ten o'clock the next forenoon when this man, accompanied by another man with the same kind of boottops, strode into the camp of Dick & Co.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Are you a constable from the village, sir?" inquired young Prescott.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading "No; we haven't any constable in the village," replied the farmer, chewing at a straw.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading It was about ten o'clock the next forenoon when this man, accompanied by another man with the same kind of boottops, strode into the camp of Dick & Co.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading It was about ten o'clock the next forenoon when this man, accompanied by another man with the same kind of boottops, strode into the camp of Dick & Co.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CONCLUSION "Where's that man you wanted us to look at?" demanded a farmer whose trousers were tucked into his boots.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was about ten o'clock the next forenoon when this man, accompanied by another man with the same kind of boottops, strode into the camp of Dick & Co.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was about ten o'clock the next forenoon when this man, accompanied by another man with the same kind of boottops, strode into the camp of Dick & Co.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CONCLUSION "Where's that man you wanted us to look at?" demanded a farmer whose trousers were tucked into his boots.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading CONCLUSION "Where's that man you wanted us to look at?" demanded a farmer whose trousers were tucked into his boots.
tuckedadjectiveUS /tʌkt/
having tucked or being tucked
From this reading CONCLUSION "Where's that man you wanted us to look at?" demanded a farmer whose trousers were tucked into his boots.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading CONCLUSION "Where's that man you wanted us to look at?" demanded a farmer whose trousers were tucked into his boots.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading "Are you a constable from the village, sir?" inquired young Prescott.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading CONCLUSION "Where's that man you wanted us to look at?" demanded a farmer whose trousers were tucked into his boots.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was about ten o'clock the next forenoon when this man, accompanied by another man with the same kind of boottops, strode into the camp of Dick & Co.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "No; we haven't any constable in the village," replied the farmer, chewing at a straw.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CONCLUSION "Where's that man you wanted us to look at?" demanded a farmer whose trousers were tucked into his boots.
at the time that
From this reading It was about ten o'clock the next forenoon when this man, accompanied by another man with the same kind of boottops, strode into the camp of Dick & Co.
Where's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CONCLUSION "Where's that man you wanted us to look at?" demanded a farmer whose trousers were tucked into his boots.
belonging to which person
From this reading CONCLUSION "Where's that man you wanted us to look at?" demanded a farmer whose trousers were tucked into his boots.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was about ten o'clock the next forenoon when this man, accompanied by another man with the same kind of boottops, strode into the camp of Dick & Co.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading CONCLUSION "Where's that man you wanted us to look at?" demanded a farmer whose trousers were tucked into his boots.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Are you a constable from the village, sir?" inquired young Prescott.
