used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I am aware that is your wish, and as things stand you have a fair chance of obtaining it.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading Excuse me, colonel, but I can see no reason why he should not be let live, at least till we take him to Santa Fe, There a prison will hold him safe, and a court-martial can be called, which, with the spirit just now abroad, will condemn him in one day, and execute him on the morning of the next.
(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 That would keep you clear from all suspicion of over-haste, which may attach to you if you take the thing into your own hands here."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am aware that is your wish, and as things stand you have a fair chance of obtaining it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I am aware that is your wish, and as things stand you have a fair chance of obtaining it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I am aware that is your wish, and as things stand you have a fair chance of obtaining it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Excuse me, colonel, but I can see no reason why he should not be let live, at least till we take him to Santa Fe, There a prison will hold him safe, and a court-martial can be called, which, with the spirit just now abroad, will condemn him in one day, and execute him on the morning of the next.
attachverbUS /əˈtætʃ/
cause to be attached
From this reading That would keep you clear from all suspicion of over-haste, which may attach to you if you take the thing into your own hands here."
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading "I am aware that is your wish, and as things stand you have a fair chance of obtaining it.
Bah
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From this reading "Bah! you talk like a child, teniente!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Excuse me, colonel, but I can see no reason why he should not be let live, at least till we take him to Santa Fe, There a prison will hold him safe, and a court-martial can be called, which, with the spirit just now abroad, will condemn him in one day, and execute him on the morning of the next.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading You can have her without spilling her brother's blood.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading You can have her without spilling her brother's blood.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Excuse me, colonel, but I can see no reason why he should not be let live, at least till we take him to Santa Fe, There a prison will hold him safe, and a court-martial can be called, which, with the spirit just now abroad, will condemn him in one day, and execute him on the morning of the next.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Excuse me, colonel, but I can see no reason why he should not be let live, at least till we take him to Santa Fe, There a prison will hold him safe, and a court-martial can be called, which, with the spirit just now abroad, will condemn him in one day, and execute him on the morning of the next.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading You can have her without spilling her brother's blood.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "I am aware that is your wish, and as things stand you have a fair chance of obtaining it.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "Bah! you talk like a child, teniente!
rid of obstructions
From this reading That would keep you clear from all suspicion of over-haste, which may attach to you if you take the thing into your own hands here."
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Excuse me, colonel, but I can see no reason why he should not be let live, at least till we take him to Santa Fe, There a prison will hold him safe, and a court-martial can be called, which, with the spirit just now abroad, will condemn him in one day, and execute him on the morning of the next.
condemnverbUS /kənˈdem/
express strong disapproval of
From this reading Excuse me, colonel, but I can see no reason why he should not be let live, at least till we take him to Santa Fe, There a prison will hold him safe, and a court-martial can be called, which, with the spirit just now abroad, will condemn him in one day, and execute him on the morning of the next.
court-martialnounUS /ˈkɔːrtmɑːrʃəl/
a military court to try members of the armed services who are accused of serious breaches of martial law
From this reading Excuse me, colonel, but I can see no reason why he should not be let live, at least till we take him to Santa Fe, There a prison will hold him safe, and a court-martial can be called, which, with the spirit just now abroad, will condemn him in one day, and execute him on the morning of the next.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Excuse me, colonel, but I can see no reason why he should not be let live, at least till we take him to Santa Fe, There a prison will hold him safe, and a court-martial can be called, which, with the spirit just now abroad, will condemn him in one day, and execute him on the morning of the next.
accept an excuse for
From this reading Excuse me, colonel, but I can see no reason why he should not be let live, at least till we take him to Santa Fe, There a prison will hold him safe, and a court-martial can be called, which, with the spirit just now abroad, will condemn him in one day, and execute him on the morning of the next.
executeverbUS /ˈeksəkjuːt/
kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
From this reading Excuse me, colonel, but I can see no reason why he should not be let live, at least till we take him to Santa Fe, There a prison will hold him safe, and a court-martial can be called, which, with the spirit just now abroad, will condemn him in one day, and execute him on the morning of the next.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "I am aware that is your wish, and as things stand you have a fair chance of obtaining it.
FenounUS /feɪ/
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Excuse me, colonel, but I can see no reason why he should not be let live, at least till we take him to Santa Fe, There a prison will hold him safe, and a court-martial can be called, which, with the spirit just now abroad, will condemn him in one day, and execute him on the morning of the next.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading That would keep you clear from all suspicion of over-haste, which may attach to you if you take the thing into your own hands here."
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading That would keep you clear from all suspicion of over-haste, which may attach to you if you take the thing into your own hands here."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I am aware that is your wish, and as things stand you have a fair chance of obtaining it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Excuse me, colonel, but I can see no reason why he should not be let live, at least till we take him to Santa Fe, There a prison will hold him safe, and a court-martial can be called, which, with the spirit just now abroad, will condemn him in one day, and execute him on the morning of the next.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading You can have her without spilling her brother's blood.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading That would keep you clear from all suspicion of over-haste, which may attach to you if you take the thing into your own hands here."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Excuse me, colonel, but I can see no reason why he should not be let live, at least till we take him to Santa Fe, There a prison will hold him safe, and a court-martial can be called, which, with the spirit just now abroad, will condemn him in one day, and execute him on the morning of the next.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Excuse me, colonel, but I can see no reason why he should not be let live, at least till we take him to Santa Fe, There a prison will hold him safe, and a court-martial can be called, which, with the spirit just now abroad, will condemn him in one day, and execute him on the morning of the next.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am aware that is your wish, and as things stand you have a fair chance of obtaining it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading That would keep you clear from all suspicion of over-haste, which may attach to you if you take the thing into your own hands here."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Excuse me, colonel, but I can see no reason why he should not be let live, at least till we take him to Santa Fe, There a prison will hold him safe, and a court-martial can be called, which, with the spirit just now abroad, will condemn him in one day, and execute him on the morning of the next.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading That would keep you clear from all suspicion of over-haste, which may attach to you if you take the thing into your own hands here."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I am aware that is your wish, and as things stand you have a fair chance of obtaining it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I am aware that is your wish, and as things stand you have a fair chance of obtaining it.
and nothing more
From this reading Excuse me, colonel, but I can see no reason why he should not be let live, at least till we take him to Santa Fe, There a prison will hold him safe, and a court-martial can be called, which, with the spirit just now abroad, will condemn him in one day, and execute him on the morning of the next.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading That would keep you clear from all suspicion of over-haste, which may attach to you if you take the thing into your own hands here."
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Excuse me, colonel, but I can see no reason why he should not be let live, at least till we take him to Santa Fe, There a prison will hold him safe, and a court-martial can be called, which, with the spirit just now abroad, will condemn him in one day, and execute him on the morning of the next.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Excuse me, colonel, but I can see no reason why he should not be let live, at least till we take him to Santa Fe, There a prison will hold him safe, and a court-martial can be called, which, with the spirit just now abroad, will condemn him in one day, and execute him on the morning of the next.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Bah! you talk like a child, teniente!
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Excuse me, colonel, but I can see no reason why he should not be let live, at least till we take him to Santa Fe, There a prison will hold him safe, and a court-martial can be called, which, with the spirit just now abroad, will condemn him in one day, and execute him on the morning of the next.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading That would keep you clear from all suspicion of over-haste, which may attach to you if you take the thing into your own hands here."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Excuse me, colonel, but I can see no reason why he should not be let live, at least till we take him to Santa Fe, There a prison will hold him safe, and a court-martial can be called, which, with the spirit just now abroad, will condemn him in one day, and execute him on the morning of the next.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Excuse me, colonel, but I can see no reason why he should not be let live, at least till we take him to Santa Fe, There a prison will hold him safe, and a court-martial can be called, which, with the spirit just now abroad, will condemn him in one day, and execute him on the morning of the next.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Excuse me, colonel, but I can see no reason why he should not be let live, at least till we take him to Santa Fe, There a prison will hold him safe, and a court-martial can be called, which, with the spirit just now abroad, will condemn him in one day, and execute him on the morning of the next.
not any; not one
From this reading Excuse me, colonel, but I can see no reason why he should not be let live, at least till we take him to Santa Fe, There a prison will hold him safe, and a court-martial can be called, which, with the spirit just now abroad, will condemn him in one day, and execute him on the morning of the next.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Excuse me, colonel, but I can see no reason why he should not be let live, at least till we take him to Santa Fe, There a prison will hold him safe, and a court-martial can be called, which, with the spirit just now abroad, will condemn him in one day, and execute him on the morning of the next.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Excuse me, colonel, but I can see no reason why he should not be let live, at least till we take him to Santa Fe, There a prison will hold him safe, and a court-martial can be called, which, with the spirit just now abroad, will condemn him in one day, and execute him on the morning of the next.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading "I am aware that is your wish, and as things stand you have a fair chance of obtaining it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I am aware that is your wish, and as things stand you have a fair chance of obtaining it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Excuse me, colonel, but I can see no reason why he should not be let live, at least till we take him to Santa Fe, There a prison will hold him safe, and a court-martial can be called, which, with the spirit just now abroad, will condemn him in one day, and execute him on the morning of the next.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Excuse me, colonel, but I can see no reason why he should not be let live, at least till we take him to Santa Fe, There a prison will hold him safe, and a court-martial can be called, which, with the spirit just now abroad, will condemn him in one day, and execute him on the morning of the next.
over-haste
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From this reading That would keep you clear from all suspicion of over-haste, which may attach to you if you take the thing into your own hands here."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading That would keep you clear from all suspicion of over-haste, which may attach to you if you take the thing into your own hands here."
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Excuse me, colonel, but I can see no reason why he should not be let live, at least till we take him to Santa Fe, There a prison will hold him safe, and a court-martial can be called, which, with the spirit just now abroad, will condemn him in one day, and execute him on the morning of the next.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Excuse me, colonel, but I can see no reason why he should not be let live, at least till we take him to Santa Fe, There a prison will hold him safe, and a court-martial can be called, which, with the spirit just now abroad, will condemn him in one day, and execute him on the morning of the next.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Excuse me, colonel, but I can see no reason why he should not be let live, at least till we take him to Santa Fe, There a prison will hold him safe, and a court-martial can be called, which, with the spirit just now abroad, will condemn him in one day, and execute him on the morning of the next.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading Excuse me, colonel, but I can see no reason why he should not be let live, at least till we take him to Santa Fe, There a prison will hold him safe, and a court-martial can be called, which, with the spirit just now abroad, will condemn him in one day, and execute him on the morning of the next.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Excuse me, colonel, but I can see no reason why he should not be let live, at least till we take him to Santa Fe, There a prison will hold him safe, and a court-martial can be called, which, with the spirit just now abroad, will condemn him in one day, and execute him on the morning of the next.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Excuse me, colonel, but I can see no reason why he should not be let live, at least till we take him to Santa Fe, There a prison will hold him safe, and a court-martial can be called, which, with the spirit just now abroad, will condemn him in one day, and execute him on the morning of the next.
spillingverbUS /ˈspɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “spill” — cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container
From this reading You can have her without spilling her brother's blood.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Excuse me, colonel, but I can see no reason why he should not be let live, at least till we take him to Santa Fe, There a prison will hold him safe, and a court-martial can be called, which, with the spirit just now abroad, will condemn him in one day, and execute him on the morning of the next.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "I am aware that is your wish, and as things stand you have a fair chance of obtaining it.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading That would keep you clear from all suspicion of over-haste, which may attach to you if you take the thing into your own hands here."
carry out
From this reading Excuse me, colonel, but I can see no reason why he should not be let live, at least till we take him to Santa Fe, There a prison will hold him safe, and a court-martial can be called, which, with the spirit just now abroad, will condemn him in one day, and execute him on the morning of the next.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "Bah! you talk like a child, teniente!
teniente
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From this reading "Bah! you talk like a child, teniente!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I am aware that is your wish, and as things stand you have a fair chance of obtaining it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Excuse me, colonel, but I can see no reason why he should not be let live, at least till we take him to Santa Fe, There a prison will hold him safe, and a court-martial can be called, which, with the spirit just now abroad, will condemn him in one day, and execute him on the morning of the next.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Excuse me, colonel, but I can see no reason why he should not be let live, at least till we take him to Santa Fe, There a prison will hold him safe, and a court-martial can be called, which, with the spirit just now abroad, will condemn him in one day, and execute him on the morning of the next.
a special situation
From this reading That would keep you clear from all suspicion of over-haste, which may attach to you if you take the thing into your own hands here."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "I am aware that is your wish, and as things stand you have a fair chance of obtaining it.
up to a particular time
From this reading Excuse me, colonel, but I can see no reason why he should not be let live, at least till we take him to Santa Fe, There a prison will hold him safe, and a court-martial can be called, which, with the spirit just now abroad, will condemn him in one day, and execute him on the morning of the next.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Excuse me, colonel, but I can see no reason why he should not be let live, at least till we take him to Santa Fe, There a prison will hold him safe, and a court-martial can be called, which, with the spirit just now abroad, will condemn him in one day, and execute him on the morning of the next.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Excuse me, colonel, but I can see no reason why he should not be let live, at least till we take him to Santa Fe, There a prison will hold him safe, and a court-martial can be called, which, with the spirit just now abroad, will condemn him in one day, and execute him on the morning of the next.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Excuse me, colonel, but I can see no reason why he should not be let live, at least till we take him to Santa Fe, There a prison will hold him safe, and a court-martial can be called, which, with the spirit just now abroad, will condemn him in one day, and execute him on the morning of the next.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Excuse me, colonel, but I can see no reason why he should not be let live, at least till we take him to Santa Fe, There a prison will hold him safe, and a court-martial can be called, which, with the spirit just now abroad, will condemn him in one day, and execute him on the morning of the next.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Excuse me, colonel, but I can see no reason why he should not be let live, at least till we take him to Santa Fe, There a prison will hold him safe, and a court-martial can be called, which, with the spirit just now abroad, will condemn him in one day, and execute him on the morning of the next.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I am aware that is your wish, and as things stand you have a fair chance of obtaining it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Excuse me, colonel, but I can see no reason why he should not be let live, at least till we take him to Santa Fe, There a prison will hold him safe, and a court-martial can be called, which, with the spirit just now abroad, will condemn him in one day, and execute him on the morning of the next.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading You can have her without spilling her brother's blood.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading That would keep you clear from all suspicion of over-haste, which may attach to you if you take the thing into your own hands here."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am aware that is your wish, and as things stand you have a fair chance of obtaining it.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am aware that is your wish, and as things stand you have a fair chance of obtaining it.
