used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading STALEMATE The shooting's aftermath in Red Oak: Some insisted that a posse be formed at once to scour the country for the unknown rider who had taken Bryant Cavendish with him.
abductionnounUS /æbˈdʌkʃən/
the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife
From this reading He insisted that prompt action be taken; that something be done about his uncle's abduction.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Others were in favor of letting the law, represented by Slim Peasley, take its fumbling course, while the majority asked resentfully what the hell the disturbance was all about, then turned back to drinks, games, women, or combinations of the same.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He insisted that prompt action be taken; that something be done about his uncle's abduction.
aftermathnounUS /ˈæftərmæθ/
the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)
From this reading STALEMATE The shooting's aftermath in Red Oak: Some insisted that a posse be formed at once to scour the country for the unknown rider who had taken Bryant Cavendish with him.
(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 Others were in favor of letting the law, represented by Slim Peasley, take its fumbling course, while the majority asked resentfully what the hell the disturbance was all about, then turned back to drinks, games, women, or combinations of the same.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wallie Cavendish was much in evidence, for once in his life looking hot-faced and somewhat disheveled.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Others were in favor of letting the law, represented by Slim Peasley, take its fumbling course, while the majority asked resentfully what the hell the disturbance was all about, then turned back to drinks, games, women, or combinations of the same.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading STALEMATE The shooting's aftermath in Red Oak: Some insisted that a posse be formed at once to scour the country for the unknown rider who had taken Bryant Cavendish with him.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Others were in favor of letting the law, represented by Slim Peasley, take its fumbling course, while the majority asked resentfully what the hell the disturbance was all about, then turned back to drinks, games, women, or combinations of the same.
BatesverbUS /beɪts/
third-person singular of “bate” — moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
From this reading "A hell of a lot you care about him," snapped Jim Bates, the hotel owner.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading STALEMATE The shooting's aftermath in Red Oak: Some insisted that a posse be formed at once to scour the country for the unknown rider who had taken Bryant Cavendish with him.
Bryant
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From this reading STALEMATE The shooting's aftermath in Red Oak: Some insisted that a posse be formed at once to scour the country for the unknown rider who had taken Bryant Cavendish with him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Others were in favor of letting the law, represented by Slim Peasley, take its fumbling course, while the majority asked resentfully what the hell the disturbance was all about, then turned back to drinks, games, women, or combinations of the same.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "A hell of a lot you care about him," snapped Jim Bates, the hotel owner.
CavendishnounUS /ˈkævəndɪʃ/
British chemist and physicist who established that water is a compound of hydrogen and oxygen and who calculated the density of the earth (1731-1810)
From this reading STALEMATE The shooting's aftermath in Red Oak: Some insisted that a posse be formed at once to scour the country for the unknown rider who had taken Bryant Cavendish with him.
combinationsnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “combination” — a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading Others were in favor of letting the law, represented by Slim Peasley, take its fumbling course, while the majority asked resentfully what the hell the disturbance was all about, then turned back to drinks, games, women, or combinations of the same.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading STALEMATE The shooting's aftermath in Red Oak: Some insisted that a posse be formed at once to scour the country for the unknown rider who had taken Bryant Cavendish with him.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Others were in favor of letting the law, represented by Slim Peasley, take its fumbling course, while the majority asked resentfully what the hell the disturbance was all about, then turned back to drinks, games, women, or combinations of the same.
disheveledadjectiveUS /dɪˈʃevəld/
in disarray; extremely disorderly
From this reading Wallie Cavendish was much in evidence, for once in his life looking hot-faced and somewhat disheveled.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading Others were in favor of letting the law, represented by Slim Peasley, take its fumbling course, while the majority asked resentfully what the hell the disturbance was all about, then turned back to drinks, games, women, or combinations of the same.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He insisted that prompt action be taken; that something be done about his uncle's abduction.
drinksnounUS /drɪŋks/
plural of “drink” — a single serving of a beverage
From this reading Others were in favor of letting the law, represented by Slim Peasley, take its fumbling course, while the majority asked resentfully what the hell the disturbance was all about, then turned back to drinks, games, women, or combinations of the same.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Wallie Cavendish was much in evidence, for once in his life looking hot-faced and somewhat disheveled.
promote over another
From this reading Others were in favor of letting the law, represented by Slim Peasley, take its fumbling course, while the majority asked resentfully what the hell the disturbance was all about, then turned back to drinks, games, women, or combinations of the same.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading STALEMATE The shooting's aftermath in Red Oak: Some insisted that a posse be formed at once to scour the country for the unknown rider who had taken Bryant Cavendish with him.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading STALEMATE The shooting's aftermath in Red Oak: Some insisted that a posse be formed at once to scour the country for the unknown rider who had taken Bryant Cavendish with him.
fumblingadjectiveUS /ˈfʌmbəlɪŋ/
showing lack of skill or aptitude
From this reading Others were in favor of letting the law, represented by Slim Peasley, take its fumbling course, while the majority asked resentfully what the hell the disturbance was all about, then turned back to drinks, games, women, or combinations of the same.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Others were in favor of letting the law, represented by Slim Peasley, take its fumbling course, while the majority asked resentfully what the hell the disturbance was all about, then turned back to drinks, games, women, or combinations of the same.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading STALEMATE The shooting's aftermath in Red Oak: Some insisted that a posse be formed at once to scour the country for the unknown rider who had taken Bryant Cavendish with him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He insisted that prompt action be taken; that something be done about his uncle's abduction.
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading Others were in favor of letting the law, represented by Slim Peasley, take its fumbling course, while the majority asked resentfully what the hell the disturbance was all about, then turned back to drinks, games, women, or combinations of the same.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading STALEMATE The shooting's aftermath in Red Oak: Some insisted that a posse be formed at once to scour the country for the unknown rider who had taken Bryant Cavendish with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Wallie Cavendish was much in evidence, for once in his life looking hot-faced and somewhat disheveled.
hot-faced
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From this reading Wallie Cavendish was much in evidence, for once in his life looking hot-faced and somewhat disheveled.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading "A hell of a lot you care about him," snapped Jim Bates, the hotel owner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading STALEMATE The shooting's aftermath in Red Oak: Some insisted that a posse be formed at once to scour the country for the unknown rider who had taken Bryant Cavendish with him.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading STALEMATE The shooting's aftermath in Red Oak: Some insisted that a posse be formed at once to scour the country for the unknown rider who had taken Bryant Cavendish with him.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Others were in favor of letting the law, represented by Slim Peasley, take its fumbling course, while the majority asked resentfully what the hell the disturbance was all about, then turned back to drinks, games, women, or combinations of the same.
Jim
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From this reading "A hell of a lot you care about him," snapped Jim Bates, the hotel owner.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Others were in favor of letting the law, represented by Slim Peasley, take its fumbling course, while the majority asked resentfully what the hell the disturbance was all about, then turned back to drinks, games, women, or combinations of the same.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading Others were in favor of letting the law, represented by Slim Peasley, take its fumbling course, while the majority asked resentfully what the hell the disturbance was all about, then turned back to drinks, games, women, or combinations of the same.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Wallie Cavendish was much in evidence, for once in his life looking hot-faced and somewhat disheveled.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Wallie Cavendish was much in evidence, for once in his life looking hot-faced and somewhat disheveled.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading "A hell of a lot you care about him," snapped Jim Bates, the hotel owner.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading Others were in favor of letting the law, represented by Slim Peasley, take its fumbling course, while the majority asked resentfully what the hell the disturbance was all about, then turned back to drinks, games, women, or combinations of the same.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Wallie Cavendish was much in evidence, for once in his life looking hot-faced and somewhat disheveled.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading STALEMATE The shooting's aftermath in Red Oak: Some insisted that a posse be formed at once to scour the country for the unknown rider who had taken Bryant Cavendish with him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Others were in favor of letting the law, represented by Slim Peasley, take its fumbling course, while the majority asked resentfully what the hell the disturbance was all about, then turned back to drinks, games, women, or combinations of the same.
on one occasion
From this reading STALEMATE The shooting's aftermath in Red Oak: Some insisted that a posse be formed at once to scour the country for the unknown rider who had taken Bryant Cavendish with him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Others were in favor of letting the law, represented by Slim Peasley, take its fumbling course, while the majority asked resentfully what the hell the disturbance was all about, then turned back to drinks, games, women, or combinations of the same.
Others
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From this reading Others were in favor of letting the law, represented by Slim Peasley, take its fumbling course, while the majority asked resentfully what the hell the disturbance was all about, then turned back to drinks, games, women, or combinations of the same.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading "A hell of a lot you care about him," snapped Jim Bates, the hotel owner.
Peasley
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From this reading Others were in favor of letting the law, represented by Slim Peasley, take its fumbling course, while the majority asked resentfully what the hell the disturbance was all about, then turned back to drinks, games, women, or combinations of the same.
possenounUS /ˈpɑːsi/
a temporary police force
From this reading STALEMATE The shooting's aftermath in Red Oak: Some insisted that a posse be formed at once to scour the country for the unknown rider who had taken Bryant Cavendish with him.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading He insisted that prompt action be taken; that something be done about his uncle's abduction.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading STALEMATE The shooting's aftermath in Red Oak: Some insisted that a posse be formed at once to scour the country for the unknown rider who had taken Bryant Cavendish with him.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading Others were in favor of letting the law, represented by Slim Peasley, take its fumbling course, while the majority asked resentfully what the hell the disturbance was all about, then turned back to drinks, games, women, or combinations of the same.
resentfullyadverb
with resentment; in a resentful manner
From this reading Others were in favor of letting the law, represented by Slim Peasley, take its fumbling course, while the majority asked resentfully what the hell the disturbance was all about, then turned back to drinks, games, women, or combinations of the same.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading STALEMATE The shooting's aftermath in Red Oak: Some insisted that a posse be formed at once to scour the country for the unknown rider who had taken Bryant Cavendish with him.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Others were in favor of letting the law, represented by Slim Peasley, take its fumbling course, while the majority asked resentfully what the hell the disturbance was all about, then turned back to drinks, games, women, or combinations of the same.
scourverbUS /ˈskaʊər/
examine minutely
From this reading STALEMATE The shooting's aftermath in Red Oak: Some insisted that a posse be formed at once to scour the country for the unknown rider who had taken Bryant Cavendish with him.
shooting's
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From this reading STALEMATE The shooting's aftermath in Red Oak: Some insisted that a posse be formed at once to scour the country for the unknown rider who had taken Bryant Cavendish with him.
SlimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Others were in favor of letting the law, represented by Slim Peasley, take its fumbling course, while the majority asked resentfully what the hell the disturbance was all about, then turned back to drinks, games, women, or combinations of the same.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading "A hell of a lot you care about him," snapped Jim Bates, the hotel owner.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading STALEMATE The shooting's aftermath in Red Oak: Some insisted that a posse be formed at once to scour the country for the unknown rider who had taken Bryant Cavendish with him.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He insisted that prompt action be taken; that something be done about his uncle's abduction.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Wallie Cavendish was much in evidence, for once in his life looking hot-faced and somewhat disheveled.
STALEMATEnounUS /ˈsteɪlmeɪt/
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
From this reading STALEMATE The shooting's aftermath in Red Oak: Some insisted that a posse be formed at once to scour the country for the unknown rider who had taken Bryant Cavendish with him.
carry out
From this reading Others were in favor of letting the law, represented by Slim Peasley, take its fumbling course, while the majority asked resentfully what the hell the disturbance was all about, then turned back to drinks, games, women, or combinations of the same.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading STALEMATE The shooting's aftermath in Red Oak: Some insisted that a posse be formed at once to scour the country for the unknown rider who had taken Bryant Cavendish with him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading STALEMATE The shooting's aftermath in Red Oak: Some insisted that a posse be formed at once to scour the country for the unknown rider who had taken Bryant Cavendish with him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STALEMATE The shooting's aftermath in Red Oak: Some insisted that a posse be formed at once to scour the country for the unknown rider who had taken Bryant Cavendish with him.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Others were in favor of letting the law, represented by Slim Peasley, take its fumbling course, while the majority asked resentfully what the hell the disturbance was all about, then turned back to drinks, games, women, or combinations of the same.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading STALEMATE The shooting's aftermath in Red Oak: Some insisted that a posse be formed at once to scour the country for the unknown rider who had taken Bryant Cavendish with him.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Others were in favor of letting the law, represented by Slim Peasley, take its fumbling course, while the majority asked resentfully what the hell the disturbance was all about, then turned back to drinks, games, women, or combinations of the same.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading He insisted that prompt action be taken; that something be done about his uncle's abduction.
not known
From this reading STALEMATE The shooting's aftermath in Red Oak: Some insisted that a posse be formed at once to scour the country for the unknown rider who had taken Bryant Cavendish with him.
Wallie
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From this reading Wallie Cavendish was much in evidence, for once in his life looking hot-faced and somewhat disheveled.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Others were in favor of letting the law, represented by Slim Peasley, take its fumbling course, while the majority asked resentfully what the hell the disturbance was all about, then turned back to drinks, games, women, or combinations of the same.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Others were in favor of letting the law, represented by Slim Peasley, take its fumbling course, while the majority asked resentfully what the hell the disturbance was all about, then turned back to drinks, games, women, or combinations of the same.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Others were in favor of letting the law, represented by Slim Peasley, take its fumbling course, while the majority asked resentfully what the hell the disturbance was all about, then turned back to drinks, games, women, or combinations of the same.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Others were in favor of letting the law, represented by Slim Peasley, take its fumbling course, while the majority asked resentfully what the hell the disturbance was all about, then turned back to drinks, games, women, or combinations of the same.
which person or people
From this reading STALEMATE The shooting's aftermath in Red Oak: Some insisted that a posse be formed at once to scour the country for the unknown rider who had taken Bryant Cavendish with him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading STALEMATE The shooting's aftermath in Red Oak: Some insisted that a posse be formed at once to scour the country for the unknown rider who had taken Bryant Cavendish with him.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Others were in favor of letting the law, represented by Slim Peasley, take its fumbling course, while the majority asked resentfully what the hell the disturbance was all about, then turned back to drinks, games, women, or combinations of the same.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "A hell of a lot you care about him," snapped Jim Bates, the hotel owner.
