used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Brown had carefully surveyed his place and felt sure of a successful attack unless the house should be alarmed by a surly dog which no member of his surveying party had been able to approach.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Brown had carefully surveyed his place and felt sure of a successful attack unless the house should be alarmed by a surly dog which no member of his surveying party had been able to approach.
anew
From this reading Again they crept through the night and approached the home of Wilkinson, the member of the Legislature from the County.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading Brown had carefully surveyed his place and felt sure of a successful attack unless the house should be alarmed by a surly dog which no member of his surveying party had been able to approach.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The dark figures secured the horses, bridles and saddles and moved to the next appointed crime.
subject to appointment
From this reading The dark figures secured the horses, bridles and saddles and moved to the next appointed crime.
move towards
From this reading Brown had carefully surveyed his place and felt sure of a successful attack unless the house should be alarmed by a surly dog which no member of his surveying party had been able to approach.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Again they crept through the night and approached the home of Wilkinson, the member of the Legislature from the County.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Brown had carefully surveyed his place and felt sure of a successful attack unless the house should be alarmed by a surly dog which no member of his surveying party had been able to approach.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Brown had carefully surveyed his place and felt sure of a successful attack unless the house should be alarmed by a surly dog which no member of his surveying party had been able to approach.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Brown had carefully surveyed his place and felt sure of a successful attack unless the house should be alarmed by a surly dog which no member of his surveying party had been able to approach.
bridles
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From this reading The dark figures secured the horses, bridles and saddles and moved to the next appointed crime.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Brown had carefully surveyed his place and felt sure of a successful attack unless the house should be alarmed by a surly dog which no member of his surveying party had been able to approach.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Brown had carefully surveyed his place and felt sure of a successful attack unless the house should be alarmed by a surly dog which no member of his surveying party had been able to approach.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading They were ordered to follow the huntsmen carefully.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The stolen horses were put in charge of the two sons, who had refused to take part in the events of the night.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Again they crept through the night and approached the home of Wilkinson, the member of the Legislature from the County.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading Again they crept through the night and approached the home of Wilkinson, the member of the Legislature from the County.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading The dark figures secured the horses, bridles and saddles and moved to the next appointed crime.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The dark figures secured the horses, bridles and saddles and moved to the next appointed crime.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Brown had carefully surveyed his place and felt sure of a successful attack unless the house should be alarmed by a surly dog which no member of his surveying party had been able to approach.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The stolen horses were put in charge of the two sons, who had refused to take part in the events of the night.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Brown had carefully surveyed his place and felt sure of a successful attack unless the house should be alarmed by a surly dog which no member of his surveying party had been able to approach.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The dark figures secured the horses, bridles and saddles and moved to the next appointed crime.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading They were ordered to follow the huntsmen carefully.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Again they crept through the night and approached the home of Wilkinson, the member of the Legislature from the County.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The stolen horses were put in charge of the two sons, who had refused to take part in the events of the night.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Brown had carefully surveyed his place and felt sure of a successful attack unless the house should be alarmed by a surly dog which no member of his surveying party had been able to approach.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Again they crept through the night and approached the home of Wilkinson, the member of the Legislature from the County.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The dark figures secured the horses, bridles and saddles and moved to the next appointed crime.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Brown had carefully surveyed his place and felt sure of a successful attack unless the house should be alarmed by a surly dog which no member of his surveying party had been able to approach.
huntsmen
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From this reading They were ordered to follow the huntsmen carefully.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The stolen horses were put in charge of the two sons, who had refused to take part in the events of the night.
LegislaturenounUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtʃər/
persons who make or amend or repeal laws
From this reading Again they crept through the night and approached the home of Wilkinson, the member of the Legislature from the County.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Again they crept through the night and approached the home of Wilkinson, the member of the Legislature from the County.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The dark figures secured the horses, bridles and saddles and moved to the next appointed crime.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The dark figures secured the horses, bridles and saddles and moved to the next appointed crime.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The stolen horses were put in charge of the two sons, who had refused to take part in the events of the night.
not any; not one
From this reading Brown had carefully surveyed his place and felt sure of a successful attack unless the house should be alarmed by a surly dog which no member of his surveying party had been able to approach.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The stolen horses were put in charge of the two sons, who had refused to take part in the events of the night.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading They were ordered to follow the huntsmen carefully.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The stolen horses were put in charge of the two sons, who had refused to take part in the events of the night.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Brown had carefully surveyed his place and felt sure of a successful attack unless the house should be alarmed by a surly dog which no member of his surveying party had been able to approach.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Brown had carefully surveyed his place and felt sure of a successful attack unless the house should be alarmed by a surly dog which no member of his surveying party had been able to approach.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The stolen horses were put in charge of the two sons, who had refused to take part in the events of the night.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading The stolen horses were put in charge of the two sons, who had refused to take part in the events of the night.
saddlesnounUS /ˈsædəlz/
plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal
From this reading The dark figures secured the horses, bridles and saddles and moved to the next appointed crime.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading The dark figures secured the horses, bridles and saddles and moved to the next appointed crime.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Brown had carefully surveyed his place and felt sure of a successful attack unless the house should be alarmed by a surly dog which no member of his surveying party had been able to approach.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading The stolen horses were put in charge of the two sons, who had refused to take part in the events of the night.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading The stolen horses were put in charge of the two sons, who had refused to take part in the events of the night.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Brown had carefully surveyed his place and felt sure of a successful attack unless the house should be alarmed by a surly dog which no member of his surveying party had been able to approach.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Brown had carefully surveyed his place and felt sure of a successful attack unless the house should be alarmed by a surly dog which no member of his surveying party had been able to approach.
surlyadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrli/
inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace
From this reading Brown had carefully surveyed his place and felt sure of a successful attack unless the house should be alarmed by a surly dog which no member of his surveying party had been able to approach.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading Brown had carefully surveyed his place and felt sure of a successful attack unless the house should be alarmed by a surly dog which no member of his surveying party had been able to approach.
surveyingnounUS /sərˈveɪɪŋ/
the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map
From this reading Brown had carefully surveyed his place and felt sure of a successful attack unless the house should be alarmed by a surly dog which no member of his surveying party had been able to approach.
carry out
From this reading The stolen horses were put in charge of the two sons, who had refused to take part in the events of the night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The dark figures secured the horses, bridles and saddles and moved to the next appointed crime.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were ordered to follow the huntsmen carefully.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Again they crept through the night and approached the home of Wilkinson, the member of the Legislature from the County.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The dark figures secured the horses, bridles and saddles and moved to the next appointed crime.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The stolen horses were put in charge of the two sons, who had refused to take part in the events of the night.
except if; if not
From this reading Brown had carefully surveyed his place and felt sure of a successful attack unless the house should be alarmed by a surly dog which no member of his surveying party had been able to approach.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The stolen horses were put in charge of the two sons, who had refused to take part in the events of the night.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Brown had carefully surveyed his place and felt sure of a successful attack unless the house should be alarmed by a surly dog which no member of his surveying party had been able to approach.
which person or people
From this reading The stolen horses were put in charge of the two sons, who had refused to take part in the events of the night.
WilkinsonnounUS /ˈwɪlkənsən/
English chemist honored for his research on pollutants in car exhausts (born in 1921)
From this reading Again they crept through the night and approached the home of Wilkinson, the member of the Legislature from the County.
