used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His look was that of a guilty and disappointed man, yet he carried a don't care, half defiant air which was more assumed than real.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading His look was that of a guilty and disappointed man, yet he carried a don't care, half defiant air which was more assumed than real.
(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 Wiles, the captive horse thief, was given Mose's horse to ride and, closely guarded by the six men, they all retraced their journey up the river road.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wiles, the captive horse thief, was given Mose's horse to ride and, closely guarded by the six men, they all retraced their journey up the river road.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading His look was that of a guilty and disappointed man, yet he carried a don't care, half defiant air which was more assumed than real.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Bad news travels fast.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Wiles, the captive horse thief, was given Mose's horse to ride and, closely guarded by the six men, they all retraced their journey up the river road.
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Wiles, the captive horse thief, was given Mose's horse to ride and, closely guarded by the six men, they all retraced their journey up the river road.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading His look was that of a guilty and disappointed man, yet he carried a don't care, half defiant air which was more assumed than real.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading His look was that of a guilty and disappointed man, yet he carried a don't care, half defiant air which was more assumed than real.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Wiles, the captive horse thief, was given Mose's horse to ride and, closely guarded by the six men, they all retraced their journey up the river road.
defiantadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪənt/
boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
From this reading His look was that of a guilty and disappointed man, yet he carried a don't care, half defiant air which was more assumed than real.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading His look was that of a guilty and disappointed man, yet he carried a don't care, half defiant air which was more assumed than real.
don't
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From this reading His look was that of a guilty and disappointed man, yet he carried a don't care, half defiant air which was more assumed than real.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Bad news travels fast.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Wiles, the captive horse thief, was given Mose's horse to ride and, closely guarded by the six men, they all retraced their journey up the river road.
GospelnounUS /ˈɡɑːspəl/
the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
From this reading Lynch Law or the Gospel.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading Wiles, the captive horse thief, was given Mose's horse to ride and, closely guarded by the six men, they all retraced their journey up the river road.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading His look was that of a guilty and disappointed man, yet he carried a don't care, half defiant air which was more assumed than real.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading His look was that of a guilty and disappointed man, yet he carried a don't care, half defiant air which was more assumed than real.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Wiles was sullen and morose, having little to say.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His look was that of a guilty and disappointed man, yet he carried a don't care, half defiant air which was more assumed than real.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His look was that of a guilty and disappointed man, yet he carried a don't care, half defiant air which was more assumed than real.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Wiles, the captive horse thief, was given Mose's horse to ride and, closely guarded by the six men, they all retraced their journey up the river road.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Wiles, the captive horse thief, was given Mose's horse to ride and, closely guarded by the six men, they all retraced their journey up the river road.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Lynch Law or the Gospel.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Wiles was sullen and morose, having little to say.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His look was that of a guilty and disappointed man, yet he carried a don't care, half defiant air which was more assumed than real.
LynchverbUS /lɪntʃ/
kill without legal sanction
From this reading Lynch Law or the Gospel.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His look was that of a guilty and disappointed man, yet he carried a don't care, half defiant air which was more assumed than real.
the force of workers available
From this reading Wiles, the captive horse thief, was given Mose's horse to ride and, closely guarded by the six men, they all retraced their journey up the river road.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His look was that of a guilty and disappointed man, yet he carried a don't care, half defiant air which was more assumed than real.
moroseadjectiveUS /mərˈoʊs/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading Wiles was sullen and morose, having little to say.
Mose's
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From this reading Wiles, the captive horse thief, was given Mose's horse to ride and, closely guarded by the six men, they all retraced their journey up the river road.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Bad news travels fast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His look was that of a guilty and disappointed man, yet he carried a don't care, half defiant air which was more assumed than real.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Lynch Law or the Gospel.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading His look was that of a guilty and disappointed man, yet he carried a don't care, half defiant air which was more assumed than real.
retracedverbUS /riˈtreɪst/
past form of “retrace” — to go back over again
From this reading Wiles, the captive horse thief, was given Mose's horse to ride and, closely guarded by the six men, they all retraced their journey up the river road.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Wiles, the captive horse thief, was given Mose's horse to ride and, closely guarded by the six men, they all retraced their journey up the river road.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Wiles, the captive horse thief, was given Mose's horse to ride and, closely guarded by the six men, they all retraced their journey up the river road.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Wiles, the captive horse thief, was given Mose's horse to ride and, closely guarded by the six men, they all retraced their journey up the river road.
express in words
From this reading Wiles was sullen and morose, having little to say.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Wiles, the captive horse thief, was given Mose's horse to ride and, closely guarded by the six men, they all retraced their journey up the river road.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading Wiles was sullen and morose, having little to say.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His look was that of a guilty and disappointed man, yet he carried a don't care, half defiant air which was more assumed than real.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His look was that of a guilty and disappointed man, yet he carried a don't care, half defiant air which was more assumed than real.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lynch Law or the Gospel.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Wiles, the captive horse thief, was given Mose's horse to ride and, closely guarded by the six men, they all retraced their journey up the river road.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wiles, the captive horse thief, was given Mose's horse to ride and, closely guarded by the six men, they all retraced their journey up the river road.
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading Wiles, the captive horse thief, was given Mose's horse to ride and, closely guarded by the six men, they all retraced their journey up the river road.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wiles, the captive horse thief, was given Mose's horse to ride and, closely guarded by the six men, they all retraced their journey up the river road.
travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Bad news travels fast.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Wiles, the captive horse thief, was given Mose's horse to ride and, closely guarded by the six men, they all retraced their journey up the river road.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Wiles, the captive horse thief, was given Mose's horse to ride and, closely guarded by the six men, they all retraced their journey up the river road.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His look was that of a guilty and disappointed man, yet he carried a don't care, half defiant air which was more assumed than real.
WilesnounUS /waɪlz/
plural of “wile” — the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)
From this reading Wiles, the captive horse thief, was given Mose's horse to ride and, closely guarded by the six men, they all retraced their journey up the river road.
but in spite of that
From this reading His look was that of a guilty and disappointed man, yet he carried a don't care, half defiant air which was more assumed than real.
