used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There may be a chance after all."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading There may be a chance after all."
(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 There may be a chance after all."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN Wentz, hovering in the corridor of the Tombstone jail, had overheard the conversation between the jailer and Glendon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Glendon's nonchalant attitude at the news confirmed Wentz's belief that Glendon knew where the money had been concealed by the Mexican girl.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Glendon's nonchalant attitude at the news confirmed Wentz's belief that Glendon knew where the money had been concealed by the Mexican girl.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There may be a chance after all."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Glendon's nonchalant attitude at the news confirmed Wentz's belief that Glendon knew where the money had been concealed by the Mexican girl.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Glendon's nonchalant attitude at the news confirmed Wentz's belief that Glendon knew where the money had been concealed by the Mexican girl.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN Wentz, hovering in the corridor of the Tombstone jail, had overheard the conversation between the jailer and Glendon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Glendon's nonchalant attitude at the news confirmed Wentz's belief that Glendon knew where the money had been concealed by the Mexican girl.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading There may be a chance after all."
chaosnounUS /ˈkeɪɑːs/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading With knowledge of Panchita's death, Wentz realized that his own plans were in chaos.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN Wentz, hovering in the corridor of the Tombstone jail, had overheard the conversation between the jailer and Glendon.
not accessible to view
From this reading Glendon's nonchalant attitude at the news confirmed Wentz's belief that Glendon knew where the money had been concealed by the Mexican girl.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading Glendon's nonchalant attitude at the news confirmed Wentz's belief that Glendon knew where the money had been concealed by the Mexican girl.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN Wentz, hovering in the corridor of the Tombstone jail, had overheard the conversation between the jailer and Glendon.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN Wentz, hovering in the corridor of the Tombstone jail, had overheard the conversation between the jailer and Glendon.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading With knowledge of Panchita's death, Wentz realized that his own plans were in chaos.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "If Glendon were free," Wentz muttered, "he would probably get the money at the first opportunity.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading "If Glendon were free," Wentz muttered, "he would probably get the money at the first opportunity.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "If Glendon were free," Wentz muttered, "he would probably get the money at the first opportunity.
a young female
From this reading Glendon's nonchalant attitude at the news confirmed Wentz's belief that Glendon knew where the money had been concealed by the Mexican girl.
Glendon
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From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN Wentz, hovering in the corridor of the Tombstone jail, had overheard the conversation between the jailer and Glendon.
Glendon's
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From this reading Glendon's nonchalant attitude at the news confirmed Wentz's belief that Glendon knew where the money had been concealed by the Mexican girl.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN Wentz, hovering in the corridor of the Tombstone jail, had overheard the conversation between the jailer and Glendon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If Glendon were free," Wentz muttered, "he would probably get the money at the first opportunity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With knowledge of Panchita's death, Wentz realized that his own plans were in chaos.
hoveringverbUS /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN Wentz, hovering in the corridor of the Tombstone jail, had overheard the conversation between the jailer and Glendon.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If Glendon were free," Wentz muttered, "he would probably get the money at the first opportunity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN Wentz, hovering in the corridor of the Tombstone jail, had overheard the conversation between the jailer and Glendon.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN Wentz, hovering in the corridor of the Tombstone jail, had overheard the conversation between the jailer and Glendon.
jailernounUS /ˈdʒeɪlər/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN Wentz, hovering in the corridor of the Tombstone jail, had overheard the conversation between the jailer and Glendon.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Glendon's nonchalant attitude at the news confirmed Wentz's belief that Glendon knew where the money had been concealed by the Mexican girl.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading With knowledge of Panchita's death, Wentz realized that his own plans were in chaos.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading There may be a chance after all."
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading Glendon's nonchalant attitude at the news confirmed Wentz's belief that Glendon knew where the money had been concealed by the Mexican girl.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Glendon's nonchalant attitude at the news confirmed Wentz's belief that Glendon knew where the money had been concealed by the Mexican girl.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "If Glendon were free," Wentz muttered, "he would probably get the money at the first opportunity.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Glendon's nonchalant attitude at the news confirmed Wentz's belief that Glendon knew where the money had been concealed by the Mexican girl.
nonchalantadjectiveUS /ˌnɑːnʃəˈlɑːnt/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading Glendon's nonchalant attitude at the news confirmed Wentz's belief that Glendon knew where the money had been concealed by the Mexican girl.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN Wentz, hovering in the corridor of the Tombstone jail, had overheard the conversation between the jailer and Glendon.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "If Glendon were free," Wentz muttered, "he would probably get the money at the first opportunity.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN Wentz, hovering in the corridor of the Tombstone jail, had overheard the conversation between the jailer and Glendon.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading With knowledge of Panchita's death, Wentz realized that his own plans were in chaos.
Panchita's
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From this reading With knowledge of Panchita's death, Wentz realized that his own plans were in chaos.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading With knowledge of Panchita's death, Wentz realized that his own plans were in chaos.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading "If Glendon were free," Wentz muttered, "he would probably get the money at the first opportunity.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading With knowledge of Panchita's death, Wentz realized that his own plans were in chaos.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With knowledge of Panchita's death, Wentz realized that his own plans were in chaos.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN Wentz, hovering in the corridor of the Tombstone jail, had overheard the conversation between the jailer and Glendon.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There may be a chance after all."
THIRTY-SEVENadjective
being seven more than thirty
From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN Wentz, hovering in the corridor of the Tombstone jail, had overheard the conversation between the jailer and Glendon.
TombstonenounUS /ˈtuːmstoʊn/
a stone that is used to mark a grave
From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN Wentz, hovering in the corridor of the Tombstone jail, had overheard the conversation between the jailer and Glendon.
Wentz
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From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN Wentz, hovering in the corridor of the Tombstone jail, had overheard the conversation between the jailer and Glendon.
Wentz's
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From this reading Glendon's nonchalant attitude at the news confirmed Wentz's belief that Glendon knew where the money had been concealed by the Mexican girl.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With knowledge of Panchita's death, Wentz realized that his own plans were in chaos.
in or at the place that
From this reading Glendon's nonchalant attitude at the news confirmed Wentz's belief that Glendon knew where the money had been concealed by the Mexican girl.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With knowledge of Panchita's death, Wentz realized that his own plans were in chaos.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "If Glendon were free," Wentz muttered, "he would probably get the money at the first opportunity.
