used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As they rode on Jack suggested a new idea for their actions the next time they were stopped, as he was fearful they might encounter somebody from “Forsyth way,” and thus it would be discovered that they were not telling the truth.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading As they rode on Jack suggested a new idea for their actions the next time they were stopped, as he was fearful they might encounter somebody from “Forsyth way,” and thus it would be discovered that they were not telling the truth.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading |Their new captors proved to belong to the band through whose hands they had passed, as already described, and after another examination, in which their pockets were again turned inside out, they were allowed to proceed.
anew
From this reading |Their new captors proved to belong to the band through whose hands they had passed, as already described, and after another examination, in which their pockets were again turned inside out, they were allowed to proceed.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading |Their new captors proved to belong to the band through whose hands they had passed, as already described, and after another examination, in which their pockets were again turned inside out, they were allowed to proceed.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading |Their new captors proved to belong to the band through whose hands they had passed, as already described, and after another examination, in which their pockets were again turned inside out, they were allowed to proceed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading |Their new captors proved to belong to the band through whose hands they had passed, as already described, and after another examination, in which their pockets were again turned inside out, they were allowed to proceed.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading |Their new captors proved to belong to the band through whose hands they had passed, as already described, and after another examination, in which their pockets were again turned inside out, they were allowed to proceed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading |Their new captors proved to belong to the band through whose hands they had passed, as already described, and after another examination, in which their pockets were again turned inside out, they were allowed to proceed.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Harry asked.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading |Their new captors proved to belong to the band through whose hands they had passed, as already described, and after another examination, in which their pockets were again turned inside out, they were allowed to proceed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As they rode on Jack suggested a new idea for their actions the next time they were stopped, as he was fearful they might encounter somebody from “Forsyth way,” and thus it would be discovered that they were not telling the truth.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading |Their new captors proved to belong to the band through whose hands they had passed, as already described, and after another examination, in which their pockets were again turned inside out, they were allowed to proceed.
captorsnounUS /ˈkæptərz/
plural of “captor” — a person who captures and holds people or animals
From this reading |Their new captors proved to belong to the band through whose hands they had passed, as already described, and after another examination, in which their pockets were again turned inside out, they were allowed to proceed.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “I tell you what,” said Jack, “the next time they stop us, if they don't come on us too suddenly, I 'll play crazy.”
crazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading “I tell you what,” said Jack, “the next time they stop us, if they don't come on us too suddenly, I 'll play crazy.”
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading |Their new captors proved to belong to the band through whose hands they had passed, as already described, and after another examination, in which their pockets were again turned inside out, they were allowed to proceed.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading As they rode on Jack suggested a new idea for their actions the next time they were stopped, as he was fearful they might encounter somebody from “Forsyth way,” and thus it would be discovered that they were not telling the truth.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “How 'll you do it?”
don't
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From this reading “I tell you what,” said Jack, “the next time they stop us, if they don't come on us too suddenly, I 'll play crazy.”
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading As they rode on Jack suggested a new idea for their actions the next time they were stopped, as he was fearful they might encounter somebody from “Forsyth way,” and thus it would be discovered that they were not telling the truth.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading |Their new captors proved to belong to the band through whose hands they had passed, as already described, and after another examination, in which their pockets were again turned inside out, they were allowed to proceed.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading As they rode on Jack suggested a new idea for their actions the next time they were stopped, as he was fearful they might encounter somebody from “Forsyth way,” and thus it would be discovered that they were not telling the truth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As they rode on Jack suggested a new idea for their actions the next time they were stopped, as he was fearful they might encounter somebody from “Forsyth way,” and thus it would be discovered that they were not telling the truth.
Forsyth
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From this reading As they rode on Jack suggested a new idea for their actions the next time they were stopped, as he was fearful they might encounter somebody from “Forsyth way,” and thus it would be discovered that they were not telling the truth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As they rode on Jack suggested a new idea for their actions the next time they were stopped, as he was fearful they might encounter somebody from “Forsyth way,” and thus it would be discovered that they were not telling the truth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading |Their new captors proved to belong to the band through whose hands they had passed, as already described, and after another examination, in which their pockets were again turned inside out, they were allowed to proceed.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading |Their new captors proved to belong to the band through whose hands they had passed, as already described, and after another examination, in which their pockets were again turned inside out, they were allowed to proceed.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Harry asked.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they rode on Jack suggested a new idea for their actions the next time they were stopped, as he was fearful they might encounter somebody from “Forsyth way,” and thus it would be discovered that they were not telling the truth.
How
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From this reading “How 'll you do it?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I tell you what,” said Jack, “the next time they stop us, if they don't come on us too suddenly, I 'll play crazy.”
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As they rode on Jack suggested a new idea for their actions the next time they were stopped, as he was fearful they might encounter somebody from “Forsyth way,” and thus it would be discovered that they were not telling the truth.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I tell you what,” said Jack, “the next time they stop us, if they don't come on us too suddenly, I 'll play crazy.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading |Their new captors proved to belong to the band through whose hands they had passed, as already described, and after another examination, in which their pockets were again turned inside out, they were allowed to proceed.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading |Their new captors proved to belong to the band through whose hands they had passed, as already described, and after another examination, in which their pockets were again turned inside out, they were allowed to proceed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As they rode on Jack suggested a new idea for their actions the next time they were stopped, as he was fearful they might encounter somebody from “Forsyth way,” and thus it would be discovered that they were not telling the truth.
a small worthless amount
From this reading As they rode on Jack suggested a new idea for their actions the next time they were stopped, as he was fearful they might encounter somebody from “Forsyth way,” and thus it would be discovered that they were not telling the truth.
ll
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From this reading “I tell you what,” said Jack, “the next time they stop us, if they don't come on us too suddenly, I 'll play crazy.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading As they rode on Jack suggested a new idea for their actions the next time they were stopped, as he was fearful they might encounter somebody from “Forsyth way,” and thus it would be discovered that they were not telling the truth.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading |Their new captors proved to belong to the band through whose hands they had passed, as already described, and after another examination, in which their pockets were again turned inside out, they were allowed to proceed.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading As they rode on Jack suggested a new idea for their actions the next time they were stopped, as he was fearful they might encounter somebody from “Forsyth way,” and thus it would be discovered that they were not telling the truth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As they rode on Jack suggested a new idea for their actions the next time they were stopped, as he was fearful they might encounter somebody from “Forsyth way,” and thus it would be discovered that they were not telling the truth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As they rode on Jack suggested a new idea for their actions the next time they were stopped, as he was fearful they might encounter somebody from “Forsyth way,” and thus it would be discovered that they were not telling the truth.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading |Their new captors proved to belong to the band through whose hands they had passed, as already described, and after another examination, in which their pockets were again turned inside out, they were allowed to proceed.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading |Their new captors proved to belong to the band through whose hands they had passed, as already described, and after another examination, in which their pockets were again turned inside out, they were allowed to proceed.
participate in games or sport
From this reading “I tell you what,” said Jack, “the next time they stop us, if they don't come on us too suddenly, I 'll play crazy.”
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading |Their new captors proved to belong to the band through whose hands they had passed, as already described, and after another examination, in which their pockets were again turned inside out, they were allowed to proceed.
continue talking
From this reading |Their new captors proved to belong to the band through whose hands they had passed, as already described, and after another examination, in which their pockets were again turned inside out, they were allowed to proceed.
established beyond doubt
From this reading |Their new captors proved to belong to the band through whose hands they had passed, as already described, and after another examination, in which their pockets were again turned inside out, they were allowed to proceed.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading As they rode on Jack suggested a new idea for their actions the next time they were stopped, as he was fearful they might encounter somebody from “Forsyth way,” and thus it would be discovered that they were not telling the truth.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I tell you what,” said Jack, “the next time they stop us, if they don't come on us too suddenly, I 'll play crazy.”
a person, without saying who
From this reading As they rode on Jack suggested a new idea for their actions the next time they were stopped, as he was fearful they might encounter somebody from “Forsyth way,” and thus it would be discovered that they were not telling the truth.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading “I tell you what,” said Jack, “the next time they stop us, if they don't come on us too suddenly, I 'll play crazy.”
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading As they rode on Jack suggested a new idea for their actions the next time they were stopped, as he was fearful they might encounter somebody from “Forsyth way,” and thus it would be discovered that they were not telling the truth.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading “I tell you what,” said Jack, “the next time they stop us, if they don't come on us too suddenly, I 'll play crazy.”
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading As they rode on Jack suggested a new idea for their actions the next time they were stopped, as he was fearful they might encounter somebody from “Forsyth way,” and thus it would be discovered that they were not telling the truth.
express in words
From this reading “I tell you what,” said Jack, “the next time they stop us, if they don't come on us too suddenly, I 'll play crazy.”
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading As they rode on Jack suggested a new idea for their actions the next time they were stopped, as he was fearful they might encounter somebody from “Forsyth way,” and thus it would be discovered that they were not telling the truth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As they rode on Jack suggested a new idea for their actions the next time they were stopped, as he was fearful they might encounter somebody from “Forsyth way,” and thus it would be discovered that they were not telling the truth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading |Their new captors proved to belong to the band through whose hands they had passed, as already described, and after another examination, in which their pockets were again turned inside out, they were allowed to proceed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading |Their new captors proved to belong to the band through whose hands they had passed, as already described, and after another examination, in which their pockets were again turned inside out, they were allowed to proceed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading |Their new captors proved to belong to the band through whose hands they had passed, as already described, and after another examination, in which their pockets were again turned inside out, they were allowed to proceed.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading |Their new captors proved to belong to the band through whose hands they had passed, as already described, and after another examination, in which their pockets were again turned inside out, they were allowed to proceed.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading As they rode on Jack suggested a new idea for their actions the next time they were stopped, as he was fearful they might encounter somebody from “Forsyth way,” and thus it would be discovered that they were not telling the truth.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As they rode on Jack suggested a new idea for their actions the next time they were stopped, as he was fearful they might encounter somebody from “Forsyth way,” and thus it would be discovered that they were not telling the truth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading |Their new captors proved to belong to the band through whose hands they had passed, as already described, and after another examination, in which their pockets were again turned inside out, they were allowed to proceed.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “I tell you what,” said Jack, “the next time they stop us, if they don't come on us too suddenly, I 'll play crazy.”
a fact that has been verified
From this reading As they rode on Jack suggested a new idea for their actions the next time they were stopped, as he was fearful they might encounter somebody from “Forsyth way,” and thus it would be discovered that they were not telling the truth.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading |Their new captors proved to belong to the band through whose hands they had passed, as already described, and after another examination, in which their pockets were again turned inside out, they were allowed to proceed.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I tell you what,” said Jack, “the next time they stop us, if they don't come on us too suddenly, I 'll play crazy.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As they rode on Jack suggested a new idea for their actions the next time they were stopped, as he was fearful they might encounter somebody from “Forsyth way,” and thus it would be discovered that they were not telling the truth.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As they rode on Jack suggested a new idea for their actions the next time they were stopped, as he was fearful they might encounter somebody from “Forsyth way,” and thus it would be discovered that they were not telling the truth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading |Their new captors proved to belong to the band through whose hands they had passed, as already described, and after another examination, in which their pockets were again turned inside out, they were allowed to proceed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “I tell you what,” said Jack, “the next time they stop us, if they don't come on us too suddenly, I 'll play crazy.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading |Their new captors proved to belong to the band through whose hands they had passed, as already described, and after another examination, in which their pockets were again turned inside out, they were allowed to proceed.
belonging to which person
From this reading |Their new captors proved to belong to the band through whose hands they had passed, as already described, and after another examination, in which their pockets were again turned inside out, they were allowed to proceed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As they rode on Jack suggested a new idea for their actions the next time they were stopped, as he was fearful they might encounter somebody from “Forsyth way,” and thus it would be discovered that they were not telling the truth.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I tell you what,” said Jack, “the next time they stop us, if they don't come on us too suddenly, I 'll play crazy.”
