used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A POISON CHARGE "Where's the fellow you called Rudolff?" he demanded truculently.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading My first idea was to shove him out, but it struck me that an interview between the two men might have interesting results, so I went back to the sitting-room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rudolff wilted at the sight of his genial employer, and as they were now two to one, both scoundrels, and capable of any violence, it was best to take precautions.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Rudolff wilted at the sight of his genial employer, and as they were now two to one, both scoundrels, and capable of any violence, it was best to take precautions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Rudolff wilted at the sight of his genial employer, and as they were now two to one, both scoundrels, and capable of any violence, it was best to take precautions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Rudolff wilted at the sight of his genial employer, and as they were now two to one, both scoundrels, and capable of any violence, it was best to take precautions.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading My first idea was to shove him out, but it struck me that an interview between the two men might have interesting results, so I went back to the sitting-room.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Rudolff wilted at the sight of his genial employer, and as they were now two to one, both scoundrels, and capable of any violence, it was best to take precautions.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading My first idea was to shove him out, but it struck me that an interview between the two men might have interesting results, so I went back to the sitting-room.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Rudolff wilted at the sight of his genial employer, and as they were now two to one, both scoundrels, and capable of any violence, it was best to take precautions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading My first idea was to shove him out, but it struck me that an interview between the two men might have interesting results, so I went back to the sitting-room.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A POISON CHARGE "Where's the fellow you called Rudolff?" he demanded truculently.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Rudolff wilted at the sight of his genial employer, and as they were now two to one, both scoundrels, and capable of any violence, it was best to take precautions.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Thus while von Erstein was challenging the other man to say he knew him, I crossed to a small table drawer and put my revolver in my pocket, keeping my hand on it in case of necessity.
challengingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ/
requiring full use of your abilities or resources
From this reading Thus while von Erstein was challenging the other man to say he knew him, I crossed to a small table drawer and put my revolver in my pocket, keeping my hand on it in case of necessity.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading A POISON CHARGE "Where's the fellow you called Rudolff?" he demanded truculently.
placed crosswise
From this reading Thus while von Erstein was challenging the other man to say he knew him, I crossed to a small table drawer and put my revolver in my pocket, keeping my hand on it in case of necessity.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading A POISON CHARGE "Where's the fellow you called Rudolff?" he demanded truculently.
drawernounUS /drɔːr/
a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out
From this reading Thus while von Erstein was challenging the other man to say he knew him, I crossed to a small table drawer and put my revolver in my pocket, keeping my hand on it in case of necessity.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading Rudolff wilted at the sight of his genial employer, and as they were now two to one, both scoundrels, and capable of any violence, it was best to take precautions.
Erstein
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From this reading Thus while von Erstein was challenging the other man to say he knew him, I crossed to a small table drawer and put my revolver in my pocket, keeping my hand on it in case of necessity.
a boy or man
From this reading A POISON CHARGE "Where's the fellow you called Rudolff?" he demanded truculently.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading My first idea was to shove him out, but it struck me that an interview between the two men might have interesting results, so I went back to the sitting-room.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Your friend's still here," I said.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Rudolff wilted at the sight of his genial employer, and as they were now two to one, both scoundrels, and capable of any violence, it was best to take precautions.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Thus while von Erstein was challenging the other man to say he knew him, I crossed to a small table drawer and put my revolver in my pocket, keeping my hand on it in case of necessity.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading My first idea was to shove him out, but it struck me that an interview between the two men might have interesting results, so I went back to the sitting-room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A POISON CHARGE "Where's the fellow you called Rudolff?" he demanded truculently.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Your friend's still here," I said.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My first idea was to shove him out, but it struck me that an interview between the two men might have interesting results, so I went back to the sitting-room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rudolff wilted at the sight of his genial employer, and as they were now two to one, both scoundrels, and capable of any violence, it was best to take precautions.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My first idea was to shove him out, but it struck me that an interview between the two men might have interesting results, so I went back to the sitting-room.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading My first idea was to shove him out, but it struck me that an interview between the two men might have interesting results, so I went back to the sitting-room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thus while von Erstein was challenging the other man to say he knew him, I crossed to a small table drawer and put my revolver in my pocket, keeping my hand on it in case of necessity.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading My first idea was to shove him out, but it struck me that an interview between the two men might have interesting results, so I went back to the sitting-room.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading My first idea was to shove him out, but it struck me that an interview between the two men might have interesting results, so I went back to the sitting-room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My first idea was to shove him out, but it struck me that an interview between the two men might have interesting results, so I went back to the sitting-room.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Thus while von Erstein was challenging the other man to say he knew him, I crossed to a small table drawer and put my revolver in my pocket, keeping my hand on it in case of necessity.
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 Thus while von Erstein was challenging the other man to say he knew him, I crossed to a small table drawer and put my revolver in my pocket, keeping my hand on it in case of necessity.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Thus while von Erstein was challenging the other man to say he knew him, I crossed to a small table drawer and put my revolver in my pocket, keeping my hand on it in case of necessity.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My first idea was to shove him out, but it struck me that an interview between the two men might have interesting results, so I went back to the sitting-room.
the force of workers available
From this reading My first idea was to shove him out, but it struck me that an interview between the two men might have interesting results, so I went back to the sitting-room.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading My first idea was to shove him out, but it struck me that an interview between the two men might have interesting results, so I went back to the sitting-room.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My first idea was to shove him out, but it struck me that an interview between the two men might have interesting results, so I went back to the sitting-room.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Thus while von Erstein was challenging the other man to say he knew him, I crossed to a small table drawer and put my revolver in my pocket, keeping my hand on it in case of necessity.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Rudolff wilted at the sight of his genial employer, and as they were now two to one, both scoundrels, and capable of any violence, it was best to take precautions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rudolff wilted at the sight of his genial employer, and as they were now two to one, both scoundrels, and capable of any violence, it was best to take precautions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Thus while von Erstein was challenging the other man to say he knew him, I crossed to a small table drawer and put my revolver in my pocket, keeping my hand on it in case of necessity.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Rudolff wilted at the sight of his genial employer, and as they were now two to one, both scoundrels, and capable of any violence, it was best to take precautions.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Thus while von Erstein was challenging the other man to say he knew him, I crossed to a small table drawer and put my revolver in my pocket, keeping my hand on it in case of necessity.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading My first idea was to shove him out, but it struck me that an interview between the two men might have interesting results, so I went back to the sitting-room.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Thus while von Erstein was challenging the other man to say he knew him, I crossed to a small table drawer and put my revolver in my pocket, keeping my hand on it in case of necessity.
POISONverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading A POISON CHARGE "Where's the fellow you called Rudolff?" he demanded truculently.
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading Rudolff wilted at the sight of his genial employer, and as they were now two to one, both scoundrels, and capable of any violence, it was best to take precautions.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Thus while von Erstein was challenging the other man to say he knew him, I crossed to a small table drawer and put my revolver in my pocket, keeping my hand on it in case of necessity.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading My first idea was to shove him out, but it struck me that an interview between the two men might have interesting results, so I went back to the sitting-room.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading Thus while von Erstein was challenging the other man to say he knew him, I crossed to a small table drawer and put my revolver in my pocket, keeping my hand on it in case of necessity.
Rudolff
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A POISON CHARGE "Where's the fellow you called Rudolff?" he demanded truculently.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Your friend's still here," I said.
express in words
From this reading Thus while von Erstein was challenging the other man to say he knew him, I crossed to a small table drawer and put my revolver in my pocket, keeping my hand on it in case of necessity.
scoundrelsnounUS /ˈskaʊndrəlz/
plural of “scoundrel” — a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading Rudolff wilted at the sight of his genial employer, and as they were now two to one, both scoundrels, and capable of any violence, it was best to take precautions.
shoveverbUS /ʃʌv/
come into rough contact with while moving
From this reading My first idea was to shove him out, but it struck me that an interview between the two men might have interesting results, so I went back to the sitting-room.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Rudolff wilted at the sight of his genial employer, and as they were now two to one, both scoundrels, and capable of any violence, it was best to take precautions.
sitting-room
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From this reading My first idea was to shove him out, but it struck me that an interview between the two men might have interesting results, so I went back to the sitting-room.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Thus while von Erstein was challenging the other man to say he knew him, I crossed to a small table drawer and put my revolver in my pocket, keeping my hand on it in case of necessity.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading My first idea was to shove him out, but it struck me that an interview between the two men might have interesting results, so I went back to the sitting-room.
not in physical motion
From this reading "Your friend's still here," I said.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading My first idea was to shove him out, but it struck me that an interview between the two men might have interesting results, so I went back to the sitting-room.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Thus while von Erstein was challenging the other man to say he knew him, I crossed to a small table drawer and put my revolver in my pocket, keeping my hand on it in case of necessity.
carry out
From this reading Rudolff wilted at the sight of his genial employer, and as they were now two to one, both scoundrels, and capable of any violence, it was best to take precautions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My first idea was to shove him out, but it struck me that an interview between the two men might have interesting results, so I went back to the sitting-room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A POISON CHARGE "Where's the fellow you called Rudolff?" he demanded truculently.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rudolff wilted at the sight of his genial employer, and as they were now two to one, both scoundrels, and capable of any violence, it was best to take precautions.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus while von Erstein was challenging the other man to say he knew him, I crossed to a small table drawer and put my revolver in my pocket, keeping my hand on it in case of necessity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My first idea was to shove him out, but it struck me that an interview between the two men might have interesting results, so I went back to the sitting-room.
truculentlyadverb
in an aggressively truculent manner
From this reading A POISON CHARGE "Where's the fellow you called Rudolff?" he demanded truculently.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading My first idea was to shove him out, but it struck me that an interview between the two men might have interesting results, so I went back to the sitting-room.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading Rudolff wilted at the sight of his genial employer, and as they were now two to one, both scoundrels, and capable of any violence, it was best to take precautions.
von
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From this reading Thus while von Erstein was challenging the other man to say he knew him, I crossed to a small table drawer and put my revolver in my pocket, keeping my hand on it in case of necessity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My first idea was to shove him out, but it struck me that an interview between the two men might have interesting results, so I went back to the sitting-room.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading My first idea was to shove him out, but it struck me that an interview between the two men might have interesting results, so I went back to the sitting-room.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Rudolff wilted at the sight of his genial employer, and as they were now two to one, both scoundrels, and capable of any violence, it was best to take precautions.
Where's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A POISON CHARGE "Where's the fellow you called Rudolff?" he demanded truculently.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Thus while von Erstein was challenging the other man to say he knew him, I crossed to a small table drawer and put my revolver in my pocket, keeping my hand on it in case of necessity.
wiltedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪltɪd/
(of plants) limp due to heat, loss of water, or disease
From this reading Rudolff wilted at the sight of his genial employer, and as they were now two to one, both scoundrels, and capable of any violence, it was best to take precautions.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A POISON CHARGE "Where's the fellow you called Rudolff?" he demanded truculently.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your friend's still here," I said.
