used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the contrary, he gave it as wide a publicity as possible, hoping that it might lead to the man's capture.
AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading And if Pratt escaped there was always the off-chance that Adam might be laid by the heels.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading And if Pratt escaped there was always the off-chance that Adam might be laid by the heels.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INTERESTING DOCUMENT Marton did not wish the identity of Pratt to be concealed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And if Pratt escaped there was always the off-chance that Adam might be laid by the heels.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the contrary, he gave it as wide a publicity as possible, hoping that it might lead to the man's capture.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Considering that only a night had elapsed, it was impossible that he could have got far away, especially in a fog.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading AN INTERESTING DOCUMENT Marton did not wish the identity of Pratt to be concealed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And if Pratt escaped there was always the off-chance that Adam might be laid by the heels.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading On the contrary, he gave it as wide a publicity as possible, hoping that it might lead to the man's capture.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Everyone from Portfront to Colester knew the would-be country gentleman, so it was not unlikely that he might be caught.
Colester
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From this reading Everyone from Portfront to Colester knew the would-be country gentleman, so it was not unlikely that he might be caught.
not accessible to view
From this reading AN INTERESTING DOCUMENT Marton did not wish the identity of Pratt to be concealed.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading Considering that only a night had elapsed, it was impossible that he could have got far away, especially in a fog.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading On the contrary, he gave it as wide a publicity as possible, hoping that it might lead to the man's capture.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Considering that only a night had elapsed, it was impossible that he could have got far away, especially in a fog.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Everyone from Portfront to Colester knew the would-be country gentleman, so it was not unlikely that he might be caught.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading AN INTERESTING DOCUMENT Marton did not wish the identity of Pratt to be concealed.
DOCUMENTnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading AN INTERESTING DOCUMENT Marton did not wish the identity of Pratt to be concealed.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Considering that only a night had elapsed, it was impossible that he could have got far away, especially in a fog.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading And if Pratt escaped there was always the off-chance that Adam might be laid by the heels.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Considering that only a night had elapsed, it was impossible that he could have got far away, especially in a fog.
every person
From this reading Everyone from Portfront to Colester knew the would-be country gentleman, so it was not unlikely that he might be caught.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Considering that only a night had elapsed, it was impossible that he could have got far away, especially in a fog.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading Considering that only a night had elapsed, it was impossible that he could have got far away, especially in a fog.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Everyone from Portfront to Colester knew the would-be country gentleman, so it was not unlikely that he might be caught.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading On the contrary, he gave it as wide a publicity as possible, hoping that it might lead to the man's capture.
a man of refinement
From this reading Everyone from Portfront to Colester knew the would-be country gentleman, so it was not unlikely that he might be caught.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Considering that only a night had elapsed, it was impossible that he could have got far away, especially in a fog.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Considering that only a night had elapsed, it was impossible that he could have got far away, especially in a fog.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Considering that only a night had elapsed, it was impossible that he could have got far away, especially in a fog.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the contrary, he gave it as wide a publicity as possible, hoping that it might lead to the man's capture.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading And if Pratt escaped there was always the off-chance that Adam might be laid by the heels.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading On the contrary, he gave it as wide a publicity as possible, hoping that it might lead to the man's capture.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading AN INTERESTING DOCUMENT Marton did not wish the identity of Pratt to be concealed.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And if Pratt escaped there was always the off-chance that Adam might be laid by the heels.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Considering that only a night had elapsed, it was impossible that he could have got far away, especially in a fog.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Considering that only a night had elapsed, it was impossible that he could have got far away, especially in a fog.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading AN INTERESTING DOCUMENT Marton did not wish the identity of Pratt to be concealed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the contrary, he gave it as wide a publicity as possible, hoping that it might lead to the man's capture.
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 Everyone from Portfront to Colester knew the would-be country gentleman, so it was not unlikely that he might be caught.
set down according to a plan
From this reading And if Pratt escaped there was always the off-chance that Adam might be laid by the heels.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading On the contrary, he gave it as wide a publicity as possible, hoping that it might lead to the man's capture.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading On the contrary, he gave it as wide a publicity as possible, hoping that it might lead to the man's capture.
Marton
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From this reading AN INTERESTING DOCUMENT Marton did not wish the identity of Pratt to be concealed.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading On the contrary, he gave it as wide a publicity as possible, hoping that it might lead to the man's capture.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Considering that only a night had elapsed, it was impossible that he could have got far away, especially in a fog.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AN INTERESTING DOCUMENT Marton did not wish the identity of Pratt to be concealed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN INTERESTING DOCUMENT Marton did not wish the identity of Pratt to be concealed.
off-chance
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And if Pratt escaped there was always the off-chance that Adam might be laid by the heels.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the contrary, he gave it as wide a publicity as possible, hoping that it might lead to the man's capture.
and nothing more
From this reading Considering that only a night had elapsed, it was impossible that he could have got far away, especially in a fog.
Portfront
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From this reading Everyone from Portfront to Colester knew the would-be country gentleman, so it was not unlikely that he might be caught.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading On the contrary, he gave it as wide a publicity as possible, hoping that it might lead to the man's capture.
Pratt
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From this reading AN INTERESTING DOCUMENT Marton did not wish the identity of Pratt to be concealed.
publicitynounUS /pəˈblɪsəti/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading On the contrary, he gave it as wide a publicity as possible, hoping that it might lead to the man's capture.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Everyone from Portfront to Colester knew the would-be country gentleman, so it was not unlikely that he might be caught.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the contrary, he gave it as wide a publicity as possible, hoping that it might lead to the man's capture.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN INTERESTING DOCUMENT Marton did not wish the identity of Pratt to be concealed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And if Pratt escaped there was always the off-chance that Adam might be laid by the heels.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN INTERESTING DOCUMENT Marton did not wish the identity of Pratt to be concealed.
unlikelyadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪkli/
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
From this reading Everyone from Portfront to Colester knew the would-be country gentleman, so it was not unlikely that he might be caught.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everyone from Portfront to Colester knew the would-be country gentleman, so it was not unlikely that he might be caught.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading On the contrary, he gave it as wide a publicity as possible, hoping that it might lead to the man's capture.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading AN INTERESTING DOCUMENT Marton did not wish the identity of Pratt to be concealed.
would-beadjective
unfulfilled or frustrated in realizing an ambition
From this reading Everyone from Portfront to Colester knew the would-be country gentleman, so it was not unlikely that he might be caught.
