used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Attempt to Murder Ben in Babylon--He Shoots a Man and is Arrested--Frightens the Witnesses and Prevents Perjury--Is Acquitted.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In the woods about Babylon were bands of thieves, who lived by plundering the strangers that came within their power.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Wild, desperate men were these, who held human life of no greater account than so much earth.
AcquittedadjectiveUS /əˈkwɪtɪd/
declared not guilty of a specific offense or crime; legally blameless
From this reading Attempt to Murder Ben in Babylon--He Shoots a Man and is Arrested--Frightens the Witnesses and Prevents Perjury--Is Acquitted.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading They found in Hogan, however, a man who didn't know the meaning of fear, and who was determined to hold his own against any odds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Attempt to Murder Ben in Babylon--He Shoots a Man and is Arrested--Frightens the Witnesses and Prevents Perjury--Is Acquitted.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They found in Hogan, however, a man who didn't know the meaning of fear, and who was determined to hold his own against any odds.
any thing at all
From this reading Ben's place was frequented by these desperadoes, who were bent upon murder, or anything else, for the sake of plunder.
ArrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading Attempt to Murder Ben in Babylon--He Shoots a Man and is Arrested--Frightens the Witnesses and Prevents Perjury--Is Acquitted.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Attempt to Murder Ben in Babylon--He Shoots a Man and is Arrested--Frightens the Witnesses and Prevents Perjury--Is Acquitted.
BabylonnounUS /ˈbæbəlɑːn/
the chief city of ancient Mesopotamia and capital of the ancient kingdom of Babylonia
From this reading Attempt to Murder Ben in Babylon--He Shoots a Man and is Arrested--Frightens the Witnesses and Prevents Perjury--Is Acquitted.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading In the woods about Babylon were bands of thieves, who lived by plundering the strangers that came within their power.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Attempt to Murder Ben in Babylon--He Shoots a Man and is Arrested--Frightens the Witnesses and Prevents Perjury--Is Acquitted.
Ben'snounUS /benz/
possessive form of “ben” — a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Ben's place was frequented by these desperadoes, who were bent upon murder, or anything else, for the sake of plunder.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Ben's place was frequented by these desperadoes, who were bent upon murder, or anything else, for the sake of plunder.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the woods about Babylon were bands of thieves, who lived by plundering the strangers that came within their power.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In the woods about Babylon were bands of thieves, who lived by plundering the strangers that came within their power.
desperadoesnounUS /ˌdespərˈɑːdoʊz/
plural of “desperado” — a bold outlaw (especially on the American frontier)
From this reading Ben's place was frequented by these desperadoes, who were bent upon murder, or anything else, for the sake of plunder.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading Wild, desperate men were these, who held human life of no greater account than so much earth.
characterized by great determination
From this reading They found in Hogan, however, a man who didn't know the meaning of fear, and who was determined to hold his own against any odds.
didn't
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From this reading They found in Hogan, however, a man who didn't know the meaning of fear, and who was determined to hold his own against any odds.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Wild, desperate men were these, who held human life of no greater account than so much earth.
else
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From this reading Ben's place was frequented by these desperadoes, who were bent upon murder, or anything else, for the sake of plunder.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading They found in Hogan, however, a man who didn't know the meaning of fear, and who was determined to hold his own against any odds.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ben's place was frequented by these desperadoes, who were bent upon murder, or anything else, for the sake of plunder.
set up or found
From this reading They found in Hogan, however, a man who didn't know the meaning of fear, and who was determined to hold his own against any odds.
frequentedverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntɪd/
past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Ben's place was frequented by these desperadoes, who were bent upon murder, or anything else, for the sake of plunder.
FrightensverbUS /ˈfraɪtənz/
third-person singular of “frighten” — cause fear in
From this reading Attempt to Murder Ben in Babylon--He Shoots a Man and is Arrested--Frightens the Witnesses and Prevents Perjury--Is Acquitted.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Wild, desperate men were these, who held human life of no greater account than so much earth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Attempt to Murder Ben in Babylon--He Shoots a Man and is Arrested--Frightens the Witnesses and Prevents Perjury--Is Acquitted.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Wild, desperate men were these, who held human life of no greater account than so much earth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They found in Hogan, however, a man who didn't know the meaning of fear, and who was determined to hold his own against any odds.
HogannounUS /ˈhoʊɡɑːn/
United States golfer who won many major golf tournaments (1912-1997)
From this reading They found in Hogan, however, a man who didn't know the meaning of fear, and who was determined to hold his own against any odds.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading They found in Hogan, however, a man who didn't know the meaning of fear, and who was determined to hold his own against any odds.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading They found in Hogan, however, a man who didn't know the meaning of fear, and who was determined to hold his own against any odds.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Wild, desperate men were these, who held human life of no greater account than so much earth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Attempt to Murder Ben in Babylon--He Shoots a Man and is Arrested--Frightens the Witnesses and Prevents Perjury--Is Acquitted.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Attempt to Murder Ben in Babylon--He Shoots a Man and is Arrested--Frightens the Witnesses and Prevents Perjury--Is Acquitted.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They found in Hogan, however, a man who didn't know the meaning of fear, and who was determined to hold his own against any odds.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Wild, desperate men were these, who held human life of no greater account than so much earth.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading In the woods about Babylon were bands of thieves, who lived by plundering the strangers that came within their power.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Attempt to Murder Ben in Babylon--He Shoots a Man and is Arrested--Frightens the Witnesses and Prevents Perjury--Is Acquitted.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading They found in Hogan, however, a man who didn't know the meaning of fear, and who was determined to hold his own against any odds.
the force of workers available
From this reading Wild, desperate men were these, who held human life of no greater account than so much earth.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Wild, desperate men were these, who held human life of no greater account than so much earth.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading Attempt to Murder Ben in Babylon--He Shoots a Man and is Arrested--Frightens the Witnesses and Prevents Perjury--Is Acquitted.
not any; not one
From this reading Wild, desperate men were these, who held human life of no greater account than so much earth.
oddsnounUS /ɑːdz/
the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring
From this reading They found in Hogan, however, a man who didn't know the meaning of fear, and who was determined to hold his own against any odds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the woods about Babylon were bands of thieves, who lived by plundering the strangers that came within their power.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Ben's place was frequented by these desperadoes, who were bent upon murder, or anything else, for the sake of plunder.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading They found in Hogan, however, a man who didn't know the meaning of fear, and who was determined to hold his own against any odds.
PerjurynounUS /ˈpɜːrdʒəri/
criminal offense of making false statements under oath
From this reading Attempt to Murder Ben in Babylon--He Shoots a Man and is Arrested--Frightens the Witnesses and Prevents Perjury--Is Acquitted.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Ben's place was frequented by these desperadoes, who were bent upon murder, or anything else, for the sake of plunder.
plundernounUS /ˈplʌn.dər/
Goods or treasure taken by force or theft, especially in war or banditry.
From this reading Ben's place was frequented by these desperadoes, who were bent upon murder, or anything else, for the sake of plunder.
plunderingnounUS /ˈplʌndərɪŋ/
the act of stealing valuable things from a place
From this reading In the woods about Babylon were bands of thieves, who lived by plundering the strangers that came within their power.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading In the woods about Babylon were bands of thieves, who lived by plundering the strangers that came within their power.
PreventsverbUS /prɪˈvents/
third-person singular of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Attempt to Murder Ben in Babylon--He Shoots a Man and is Arrested--Frightens the Witnesses and Prevents Perjury--Is Acquitted.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Ben's place was frequented by these desperadoes, who were bent upon murder, or anything else, for the sake of plunder.
ShootsnounUS /ʃuːts/
plural of “shoot” — a new branch
From this reading Attempt to Murder Ben in Babylon--He Shoots a Man and is Arrested--Frightens the Witnesses and Prevents Perjury--Is Acquitted.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Wild, desperate men were these, who held human life of no greater account than so much earth.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading In the woods about Babylon were bands of thieves, who lived by plundering the strangers that came within their power.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Wild, desperate men were these, who held human life of no greater account than so much earth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the woods about Babylon were bands of thieves, who lived by plundering the strangers that came within their power.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Attempt to Murder Ben in Babylon--He Shoots a Man and is Arrested--Frightens the Witnesses and Prevents Perjury--Is Acquitted.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the woods about Babylon were bands of thieves, who lived by plundering the strangers that came within their power.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Wild, desperate men were these, who held human life of no greater account than so much earth.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They found in Hogan, however, a man who didn't know the meaning of fear, and who was determined to hold his own against any odds.
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading In the woods about Babylon were bands of thieves, who lived by plundering the strangers that came within their power.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Attempt to Murder Ben in Babylon--He Shoots a Man and is Arrested--Frightens the Witnesses and Prevents Perjury--Is Acquitted.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Ben's place was frequented by these desperadoes, who were bent upon murder, or anything else, for the sake of plunder.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ben's place was frequented by these desperadoes, who were bent upon murder, or anything else, for the sake of plunder.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the woods about Babylon were bands of thieves, who lived by plundering the strangers that came within their power.
which person or people
From this reading In the woods about Babylon were bands of thieves, who lived by plundering the strangers that came within their power.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Wild, desperate men were these, who held human life of no greater account than so much earth.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading In the woods about Babylon were bands of thieves, who lived by plundering the strangers that came within their power.
WitnessesnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Attempt to Murder Ben in Babylon--He Shoots a Man and is Arrested--Frightens the Witnesses and Prevents Perjury--Is Acquitted.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading In the woods about Babylon were bands of thieves, who lived by plundering the strangers that came within their power.
