used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a minute or two there was a good deal of confusion.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another one Joe Dawson grabbed.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading POWELL SEATON'S BAD CASE OF "FORGET" "Don't let any more get away!" called Powell Seaton, excitedly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tom Halstead promptly leaped at one of the rough fugitives just as the latter was trying to reach the wharf.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tom Halstead promptly leaped at one of the rough fugitives just as the latter was trying to reach the wharf.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading POWELL SEATON'S BAD CASE OF "FORGET" "Don't let any more get away!" called Powell Seaton, excitedly.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading POWELL SEATON'S BAD CASE OF "FORGET" "Don't let any more get away!" called Powell Seaton, excitedly.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading POWELL SEATON'S BAD CASE OF "FORGET" "Don't let any more get away!" called Powell Seaton, excitedly.
an occurrence of something
From this reading POWELL SEATON'S BAD CASE OF "FORGET" "Don't let any more get away!" called Powell Seaton, excitedly.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading For a minute or two there was a good deal of confusion.
DawsonnounUS /ˈdɔːsən/
a town in northwestern Canada in the Yukon on the Yukon River; a boom town around 1900 when gold was discovered in the Klondike
From this reading Another one Joe Dawson grabbed.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading For a minute or two there was a good deal of confusion.
Don't
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From this reading POWELL SEATON'S BAD CASE OF "FORGET" "Don't let any more get away!" called Powell Seaton, excitedly.
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading POWELL SEATON'S BAD CASE OF "FORGET" "Don't let any more get away!" called Powell Seaton, excitedly.
fishermennounUS /ˈfɪʃərmɪn/
plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading Several of the fishermen sprang to help.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a minute or two there was a good deal of confusion.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading POWELL SEATON'S BAD CASE OF "FORGET" "Don't let any more get away!" called Powell Seaton, excitedly.
fugitivesnounUS /ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz/
plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading Tom Halstead promptly leaped at one of the rough fugitives just as the latter was trying to reach the wharf.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading POWELL SEATON'S BAD CASE OF "FORGET" "Don't let any more get away!" called Powell Seaton, excitedly.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading For a minute or two there was a good deal of confusion.
grabbedverbUS /ɡræbd/
inflected form of “grab” — take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
From this reading Another one Joe Dawson grabbed.
Halstead
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From this reading Tom Halstead promptly leaped at one of the rough fugitives just as the latter was trying to reach the wharf.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Several of the fishermen sprang to help.
Joe
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From this reading Another one Joe Dawson grabbed.
and nothing more
From this reading Tom Halstead promptly leaped at one of the rough fugitives just as the latter was trying to reach the wharf.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Tom Halstead promptly leaped at one of the rough fugitives just as the latter was trying to reach the wharf.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Tom Halstead promptly leaped at one of the rough fugitives just as the latter was trying to reach the wharf.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading POWELL SEATON'S BAD CASE OF "FORGET" "Don't let any more get away!" called Powell Seaton, excitedly.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading For a minute or two there was a good deal of confusion.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading POWELL SEATON'S BAD CASE OF "FORGET" "Don't let any more get away!" called Powell Seaton, excitedly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading POWELL SEATON'S BAD CASE OF "FORGET" "Don't let any more get away!" called Powell Seaton, excitedly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Tom Halstead promptly leaped at one of the rough fugitives just as the latter was trying to reach the wharf.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For a minute or two there was a good deal of confusion.
POWELLnounUS /ˈpaʊəl/
United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937)
From this reading POWELL SEATON'S BAD CASE OF "FORGET" "Don't let any more get away!" called Powell Seaton, excitedly.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading Tom Halstead promptly leaped at one of the rough fugitives just as the latter was trying to reach the wharf.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Tom Halstead promptly leaped at one of the rough fugitives just as the latter was trying to reach the wharf.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Tom Halstead promptly leaped at one of the rough fugitives just as the latter was trying to reach the wharf.
Seaton
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From this reading POWELL SEATON'S BAD CASE OF "FORGET" "Don't let any more get away!" called Powell Seaton, excitedly.
SEATON'S
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From this reading POWELL SEATON'S BAD CASE OF "FORGET" "Don't let any more get away!" called Powell Seaton, excitedly.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several of the fishermen sprang to help.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Several of the fishermen sprang to help.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tom Halstead promptly leaped at one of the rough fugitives just as the latter was trying to reach the wharf.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For a minute or two there was a good deal of confusion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tom Halstead promptly leaped at one of the rough fugitives just as the latter was trying to reach the wharf.
male cat
From this reading Tom Halstead promptly leaped at one of the rough fugitives just as the latter was trying to reach the wharf.
hard to endure
From this reading Tom Halstead promptly leaped at one of the rough fugitives just as the latter was trying to reach the wharf.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For a minute or two there was a good deal of confusion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tom Halstead promptly leaped at one of the rough fugitives just as the latter was trying to reach the wharf.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading Tom Halstead promptly leaped at one of the rough fugitives just as the latter was trying to reach the wharf.
