used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Shall we put up a kick or a fight?"
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "What are we going to do about it?" inquired Charlie.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Then, as they looked across once again at the man in the slouch hat, he seemed aware of their glances and slunk down an alley.
anew
From this reading Then, as they looked across once again at the man in the slouch hat, he seemed aware of their glances and slunk down an alley.
(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 "But I think he has his eye on us, all the same," observed Blake, as the boys went into their hotel.
alleynounUS /ˈæli/
a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading Then, as they looked across once again at the man in the slouch hat, he seemed aware of their glances and slunk down an alley.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then, as they looked across once again at the man in the slouch hat, he seemed aware of their glances and slunk down an alley.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN CUSTODY Blake and Charlie nodded their heads as Joe gave voice to his suspicion.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What are we going to do about it?" inquired Charlie.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN CUSTODY Blake and Charlie nodded their heads as Joe gave voice to his suspicion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then, as they looked across once again at the man in the slouch hat, he seemed aware of their glances and slunk down an alley.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Then, as they looked across once again at the man in the slouch hat, he seemed aware of their glances and slunk down an alley.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading IN CUSTODY Blake and Charlie nodded their heads as Joe gave voice to his suspicion.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "But I think he has his eye on us, all the same," observed Blake, as the boys went into their hotel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But I think he has his eye on us, all the same," observed Blake, as the boys went into their hotel.
Charlie
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From this reading IN CUSTODY Blake and Charlie nodded their heads as Joe gave voice to his suspicion.
CUSTODYnounUS /ˈkʌstədi/
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
From this reading IN CUSTODY Blake and Charlie nodded their heads as Joe gave voice to his suspicion.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What are we going to do about it?" inquired Charlie.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then, as they looked across once again at the man in the slouch hat, he seemed aware of their glances and slunk down an alley.
the organ of sight
From this reading "But I think he has his eye on us, all the same," observed Blake, as the boys went into their hotel.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading "Shall we put up a kick or a fight?"
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading IN CUSTODY Blake and Charlie nodded their heads as Joe gave voice to his suspicion.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading Then, as they looked across once again at the man in the slouch hat, he seemed aware of their glances and slunk down an alley.
the act of departing
From this reading "What are we going to do about it?" inquired Charlie.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But I think he has his eye on us, all the same," observed Blake, as the boys went into their hotel.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Then, as they looked across once again at the man in the slouch hat, he seemed aware of their glances and slunk down an alley.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, as they looked across once again at the man in the slouch hat, he seemed aware of their glances and slunk down an alley.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading IN CUSTODY Blake and Charlie nodded their heads as Joe gave voice to his suspicion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN CUSTODY Blake and Charlie nodded their heads as Joe gave voice to his suspicion.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading "But I think he has his eye on us, all the same," observed Blake, as the boys went into their hotel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But I think he has his eye on us, all the same," observed Blake, as the boys went into their hotel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN CUSTODY Blake and Charlie nodded their heads as Joe gave voice to his suspicion.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "What are we going to do about it?" inquired Charlie.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "But I think he has his eye on us, all the same," observed Blake, as the boys went into their hotel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What are we going to do about it?" inquired Charlie.
Joe
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From this reading IN CUSTODY Blake and Charlie nodded their heads as Joe gave voice to his suspicion.
kickverbUS /kɪk/
drive or propel with the foot
From this reading "Shall we put up a kick or a fight?"
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then, as they looked across once again at the man in the slouch hat, he seemed aware of their glances and slunk down an alley.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Then, as they looked across once again at the man in the slouch hat, he seemed aware of their glances and slunk down an alley.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading IN CUSTODY Blake and Charlie nodded their heads as Joe gave voice to his suspicion.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "But I think he has his eye on us, all the same," observed Blake, as the boys went into their hotel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then, as they looked across once again at the man in the slouch hat, he seemed aware of their glances and slunk down an alley.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "But I think he has his eye on us, all the same," observed Blake, as the boys went into their hotel.
on one occasion
From this reading Then, as they looked across once again at the man in the slouch hat, he seemed aware of their glances and slunk down an alley.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Shall we put up a kick or a fight?"
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Shall we put up a kick or a fight?"
Identical; not different.
From this reading "But I think he has his eye on us, all the same," observed Blake, as the boys went into their hotel.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Then, as they looked across once again at the man in the slouch hat, he seemed aware of their glances and slunk down an alley.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Shall we put up a kick or a fight?"
slouchnounUS /slaʊtʃ/
an incompetent person; usually used in negative constructions
From this reading Then, as they looked across once again at the man in the slouch hat, he seemed aware of their glances and slunk down an alley.
slunk
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From this reading Then, as they looked across once again at the man in the slouch hat, he seemed aware of their glances and slunk down an alley.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading IN CUSTODY Blake and Charlie nodded their heads as Joe gave voice to his suspicion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then, as they looked across once again at the man in the slouch hat, he seemed aware of their glances and slunk down an alley.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading IN CUSTODY Blake and Charlie nodded their heads as Joe gave voice to his suspicion.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, as they looked across once again at the man in the slouch hat, he seemed aware of their glances and slunk down an alley.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, as they looked across once again at the man in the slouch hat, he seemed aware of their glances and slunk down an alley.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "But I think he has his eye on us, all the same," observed Blake, as the boys went into their hotel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN CUSTODY Blake and Charlie nodded their heads as Joe gave voice to his suspicion.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Shall we put up a kick or a fight?"
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "But I think he has his eye on us, all the same," observed Blake, as the boys went into their hotel.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading IN CUSTODY Blake and Charlie nodded their heads as Joe gave voice to his suspicion.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "What are we going to do about it?" inquired Charlie.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "But I think he has his eye on us, all the same," observed Blake, as the boys went into their hotel.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What are we going to do about it?" inquired Charlie.
