used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One of the sheriff's posse had been severely wounded by a bullet and had failed to serve the writs.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCYTHE It was late in June before I was able to disengage myself from the work of the judge's office.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One of the sheriff's posse had been severely wounded by a bullet and had failed to serve the writs.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading The judge had appealed to the governor.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Meanwhile there had been blood shed back in the hills.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Meanwhile there had been blood shed back in the hills.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCYTHE It was late in June before I was able to disengage myself from the work of the judge's office.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Meanwhile there had been blood shed back in the hills.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading One of the sheriff's posse had been severely wounded by a bullet and had failed to serve the writs.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One of the sheriff's posse had been severely wounded by a bullet and had failed to serve the writs.
disengageverbUS /dɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/
release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCYTHE It was late in June before I was able to disengage myself from the work of the judge's office.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading One of the sheriff's posse had been severely wounded by a bullet and had failed to serve the writs.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCYTHE It was late in June before I was able to disengage myself from the work of the judge's office.
the head of a state government
From this reading The judge had appealed to the governor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Meanwhile there had been blood shed back in the hills.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Meanwhile there had been blood shed back in the hills.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCYTHE It was late in June before I was able to disengage myself from the work of the judge's office.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCYTHE It was late in June before I was able to disengage myself from the work of the judge's office.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCYTHE It was late in June before I was able to disengage myself from the work of the judge's office.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading The judge had appealed to the governor.
judge'snounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
possessive form of “judge” — a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCYTHE It was late in June before I was able to disengage myself from the work of the judge's office.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCYTHE It was late in June before I was able to disengage myself from the work of the judge's office.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCYTHE It was late in June before I was able to disengage myself from the work of the judge's office.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCYTHE It was late in June before I was able to disengage myself from the work of the judge's office.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile there had been blood shed back in the hills.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCYTHE It was late in June before I was able to disengage myself from the work of the judge's office.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCYTHE It was late in June before I was able to disengage myself from the work of the judge's office.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCYTHE It was late in June before I was able to disengage myself from the work of the judge's office.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the sheriff's posse had been severely wounded by a bullet and had failed to serve the writs.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People were talking of "the rent war."
possenounUS /ˈpɑːsi/
a temporary police force
From this reading One of the sheriff's posse had been severely wounded by a bullet and had failed to serve the writs.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading People were talking of "the rent war."
SCYTHEnounUS /sɪθ/
an edge tool for cutting grass; has a long handle that must be held with both hands and a curved blade that moves parallel to the ground
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCYTHE It was late in June before I was able to disengage myself from the work of the judge's office.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading One of the sheriff's posse had been severely wounded by a bullet and had failed to serve the writs.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading One of the sheriff's posse had been severely wounded by a bullet and had failed to serve the writs.
get rid of
From this reading Meanwhile there had been blood shed back in the hills.
sheriff'snounUS /ˈʃerəfs/
possessive form of “sheriff” — the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading One of the sheriff's posse had been severely wounded by a bullet and had failed to serve the writs.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading People were talking of "the rent war."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCYTHE It was late in June before I was able to disengage myself from the work of the judge's office.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Meanwhile there had been blood shed back in the hills.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCYTHE It was late in June before I was able to disengage myself from the work of the judge's office.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading People were talking of "the rent war."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCYTHE It was late in June before I was able to disengage myself from the work of the judge's office.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading People were talking of "the rent war."
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCYTHE It was late in June before I was able to disengage myself from the work of the judge's office.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCYTHE It was late in June before I was able to disengage myself from the work of the judge's office.
people who are wounded
From this reading One of the sheriff's posse had been severely wounded by a bullet and had failed to serve the writs.
writsnounUS /rɪts/
plural of “writ” — (law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer
From this reading One of the sheriff's posse had been severely wounded by a bullet and had failed to serve the writs.
