used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MUCH-WANTED DESPERADO Tad had snatched a burning brand from the fire, carrying it along with him so that Withem might get a good look at the prisoner.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A MUCH-WANTED DESPERADO Tad had snatched a burning brand from the fire, carrying it along with him so that Withem might get a good look at the prisoner.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The instant Withem set eyes on the prisoner he uttered an exclamation under his breath, while the prisoner glared up at him with menacing eyes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A MUCH-WANTED DESPERADO Tad had snatched a burning brand from the fire, carrying it along with him so that Withem might get a good look at the prisoner.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "You seem to be in limbo.
brandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading A MUCH-WANTED DESPERADO Tad had snatched a burning brand from the fire, carrying it along with him so that Withem might get a good look at the prisoner.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading The instant Withem set eyes on the prisoner he uttered an exclamation under his breath, while the prisoner glared up at him with menacing eyes.
the act of burning something
From this reading A MUCH-WANTED DESPERADO Tad had snatched a burning brand from the fire, carrying it along with him so that Withem might get a good look at the prisoner.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The lad considered it a fortunate coincidence that the Ranger lieutenant should have visited their camp at that particular time.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading A MUCH-WANTED DESPERADO Tad had snatched a burning brand from the fire, carrying it along with him so that Withem might get a good look at the prisoner.
coincidencenounUS /koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
From this reading The lad considered it a fortunate coincidence that the Ranger lieutenant should have visited their camp at that particular time.
carefully weighed
From this reading The lad considered it a fortunate coincidence that the Ranger lieutenant should have visited their camp at that particular time.
DESPERADOnounUS /ˌdespərˈɑːdoʊ/
a bold outlaw (especially on the American frontier)
From this reading A MUCH-WANTED DESPERADO Tad had snatched a burning brand from the fire, carrying it along with him so that Withem might get a good look at the prisoner.
DunkverbUS /dʌŋk/
immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
From this reading "Hullo, Dunk," greeted the Ranger.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading The instant Withem set eyes on the prisoner he uttered an exclamation under his breath, while the prisoner glared up at him with menacing eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The instant Withem set eyes on the prisoner he uttered an exclamation under his breath, while the prisoner glared up at him with menacing eyes.
start firing a weapon
From this reading A MUCH-WANTED DESPERADO Tad had snatched a burning brand from the fire, carrying it along with him so that Withem might get a good look at the prisoner.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading The lad considered it a fortunate coincidence that the Ranger lieutenant should have visited their camp at that particular time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A MUCH-WANTED DESPERADO Tad had snatched a burning brand from the fire, carrying it along with him so that Withem might get a good look at the prisoner.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading A MUCH-WANTED DESPERADO Tad had snatched a burning brand from the fire, carrying it along with him so that Withem might get a good look at the prisoner.
glaredverbUS /ɡlerd/
past form of “glare” — look at with a fixed gaze
From this reading The instant Withem set eyes on the prisoner he uttered an exclamation under his breath, while the prisoner glared up at him with menacing eyes.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A MUCH-WANTED DESPERADO Tad had snatched a burning brand from the fire, carrying it along with him so that Withem might get a good look at the prisoner.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading "Hullo, Dunk," greeted the Ranger.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A MUCH-WANTED DESPERADO Tad had snatched a burning brand from the fire, carrying it along with him so that Withem might get a good look at the prisoner.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The lad considered it a fortunate coincidence that the Ranger lieutenant should have visited their camp at that particular time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The instant Withem set eyes on the prisoner he uttered an exclamation under his breath, while the prisoner glared up at him with menacing eyes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A MUCH-WANTED DESPERADO Tad had snatched a burning brand from the fire, carrying it along with him so that Withem might get a good look at the prisoner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The instant Withem set eyes on the prisoner he uttered an exclamation under his breath, while the prisoner glared up at him with menacing eyes.
Hullonoun
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Hullo, Dunk," greeted the Ranger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You seem to be in limbo.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The instant Withem set eyes on the prisoner he uttered an exclamation under his breath, while the prisoner glared up at him with menacing eyes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A MUCH-WANTED DESPERADO Tad had snatched a burning brand from the fire, carrying it along with him so that Withem might get a good look at the prisoner.
a boy or man
From this reading The lad considered it a fortunate coincidence that the Ranger lieutenant should have visited their camp at that particular time.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading The lad considered it a fortunate coincidence that the Ranger lieutenant should have visited their camp at that particular time.
limbonounUS /ˈlɪmboʊ/
the state of being disregarded or forgotten
From this reading "You seem to be in limbo.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A MUCH-WANTED DESPERADO Tad had snatched a burning brand from the fire, carrying it along with him so that Withem might get a good look at the prisoner.
menacingadjectiveUS /ˈmenəsɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading The instant Withem set eyes on the prisoner he uttered an exclamation under his breath, while the prisoner glared up at him with menacing eyes.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A MUCH-WANTED DESPERADO Tad had snatched a burning brand from the fire, carrying it along with him so that Withem might get a good look at the prisoner.
MUCH-WANTED
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MUCH-WANTED DESPERADO Tad had snatched a burning brand from the fire, carrying it along with him so that Withem might get a good look at the prisoner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The instant Withem set eyes on the prisoner he uttered an exclamation under his breath, while the prisoner glared up at him with menacing eyes.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The lad considered it a fortunate coincidence that the Ranger lieutenant should have visited their camp at that particular time.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading A MUCH-WANTED DESPERADO Tad had snatched a burning brand from the fire, carrying it along with him so that Withem might get a good look at the prisoner.
RangernounUS /ˈreɪndʒər/
a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading The lad considered it a fortunate coincidence that the Ranger lieutenant should have visited their camp at that particular time.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "You seem to be in limbo.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The instant Withem set eyes on the prisoner he uttered an exclamation under his breath, while the prisoner glared up at him with menacing eyes.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The lad considered it a fortunate coincidence that the Ranger lieutenant should have visited their camp at that particular time.
snatchedverbUS /snætʃt/
past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading A MUCH-WANTED DESPERADO Tad had snatched a burning brand from the fire, carrying it along with him so that Withem might get a good look at the prisoner.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A MUCH-WANTED DESPERADO Tad had snatched a burning brand from the fire, carrying it along with him so that Withem might get a good look at the prisoner.
TadnounUS /tæd/
a slight amount or degree of difference
From this reading A MUCH-WANTED DESPERADO Tad had snatched a burning brand from the fire, carrying it along with him so that Withem might get a good look at the prisoner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A MUCH-WANTED DESPERADO Tad had snatched a burning brand from the fire, carrying it along with him so that Withem might get a good look at the prisoner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MUCH-WANTED DESPERADO Tad had snatched a burning brand from the fire, carrying it along with him so that Withem might get a good look at the prisoner.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The lad considered it a fortunate coincidence that the Ranger lieutenant should have visited their camp at that particular time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The lad considered it a fortunate coincidence that the Ranger lieutenant should have visited their camp at that particular time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You seem to be in limbo.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The instant Withem set eyes on the prisoner he uttered an exclamation under his breath, while the prisoner glared up at him with menacing eyes.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The instant Withem set eyes on the prisoner he uttered an exclamation under his breath, while the prisoner glared up at him with menacing eyes.
communicated in words
From this reading The instant Withem set eyes on the prisoner he uttered an exclamation under his breath, while the prisoner glared up at him with menacing eyes.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The lad considered it a fortunate coincidence that the Ranger lieutenant should have visited their camp at that particular time.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The instant Withem set eyes on the prisoner he uttered an exclamation under his breath, while the prisoner glared up at him with menacing eyes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A MUCH-WANTED DESPERADO Tad had snatched a burning brand from the fire, carrying it along with him so that Withem might get a good look at the prisoner.
Withem
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MUCH-WANTED DESPERADO Tad had snatched a burning brand from the fire, carrying it along with him so that Withem might get a good look at the prisoner.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You seem to be in limbo.
