Chapter XXVII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading WHEREIN BRANDON TARR CONCEALS HIMSELF THE doughty deputy sheriff was on his feet in an instant, and with a wrathy glance at Caleb, dashed out of the office after the fleeing Brandon.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The farmer, however, _did_ sputter out something about having the law on everybody in general.

later than; following

From this reading WHEREIN BRANDON TARR CONCEALS HIMSELF THE doughty deputy sheriff was on his feet in an instant, and with a wrathy glance at Caleb, dashed out of the office after the fleeing Brandon.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading WHEREIN BRANDON TARR CONCEALS HIMSELF THE doughty deputy sheriff was on his feet in an instant, and with a wrathy glance at Caleb, dashed out of the office after the fleeing Brandon.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading WHEREIN BRANDON TARR CONCEALS HIMSELF THE doughty deputy sheriff was on his feet in an instant, and with a wrathy glance at Caleb, dashed out of the office after the fleeing Brandon.

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From this reading But Uncle Arad could not get to the door without passing Caleb and he hardly dared do that.

take into custody

From this reading If he did not make the arrest he would fail to get his money, and he did not propose to lose that.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WHEREIN BRANDON TARR CONCEALS HIMSELF THE doughty deputy sheriff was on his feet in an instant, and with a wrathy glance at Caleb, dashed out of the office after the fleeing Brandon.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Just then the big seaman looked in no mood to be tampered with.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Just then the big seaman looked in no mood to be tampered with.

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From this reading WHEREIN BRANDON TARR CONCEALS HIMSELF THE doughty deputy sheriff was on his feet in an instant, and with a wrathy glance at Caleb, dashed out of the office after the fleeing Brandon.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Uncle Arad could not get to the door without passing Caleb and he hardly dared do that.

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From this reading WHEREIN BRANDON TARR CONCEALS HIMSELF THE doughty deputy sheriff was on his feet in an instant, and with a wrathy glance at Caleb, dashed out of the office after the fleeing Brandon.

third-person singular of “conceal” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading WHEREIN BRANDON TARR CONCEALS HIMSELF THE doughty deputy sheriff was on his feet in an instant, and with a wrathy glance at Caleb, dashed out of the office after the fleeing Brandon.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading But Uncle Arad could not get to the door without passing Caleb and he hardly dared do that.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading But Uncle Arad could not get to the door without passing Caleb and he hardly dared do that.

having gaps or spaces

From this reading WHEREIN BRANDON TARR CONCEALS HIMSELF THE doughty deputy sheriff was on his feet in an instant, and with a wrathy glance at Caleb, dashed out of the office after the fleeing Brandon.

someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies

From this reading WHEREIN BRANDON TARR CONCEALS HIMSELF THE doughty deputy sheriff was on his feet in an instant, and with a wrathy glance at Caleb, dashed out of the office after the fleeing Brandon.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading If he did not make the arrest he would fail to get his money, and he did not propose to lose that.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading But Uncle Arad could not get to the door without passing Caleb and he hardly dared do that.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading But Uncle Arad could not get to the door without passing Caleb and he hardly dared do that.

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From this reading WHEREIN BRANDON TARR CONCEALS HIMSELF THE doughty deputy sheriff was on his feet in an instant, and with a wrathy glance at Caleb, dashed out of the office after the fleeing Brandon.

every person

From this reading The farmer, however, _did_ sputter out something about having the law on everybody in general.

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading If he did not make the arrest he would fail to get his money, and he did not propose to lose that.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading The farmer, however, _did_ sputter out something about having the law on everybody in general.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading WHEREIN BRANDON TARR CONCEALS HIMSELF THE doughty deputy sheriff was on his feet in an instant, and with a wrathy glance at Caleb, dashed out of the office after the fleeing Brandon.

-ing form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading WHEREIN BRANDON TARR CONCEALS HIMSELF THE doughty deputy sheriff was on his feet in an instant, and with a wrathy glance at Caleb, dashed out of the office after the fleeing Brandon.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The farmer, however, _did_ sputter out something about having the law on everybody in general.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading If he did not make the arrest he would fail to get his money, and he did not propose to lose that.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading WHEREIN BRANDON TARR CONCEALS HIMSELF THE doughty deputy sheriff was on his feet in an instant, and with a wrathy glance at Caleb, dashed out of the office after the fleeing Brandon.

only a very short time before

From this reading But Uncle Arad could not get to the door without passing Caleb and he hardly dared do that.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The farmer, however, _did_ sputter out something about having the law on everybody in general.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading If he did not make the arrest he would fail to get his money, and he did not propose to lose that.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading WHEREIN BRANDON TARR CONCEALS HIMSELF THE doughty deputy sheriff was on his feet in an instant, and with a wrathy glance at Caleb, dashed out of the office after the fleeing Brandon.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading WHEREIN BRANDON TARR CONCEALS HIMSELF THE doughty deputy sheriff was on his feet in an instant, and with a wrathy glance at Caleb, dashed out of the office after the fleeing Brandon.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The farmer, however, _did_ sputter out something about having the law on everybody in general.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If he did not make the arrest he would fail to get his money, and he did not propose to lose that.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading WHEREIN BRANDON TARR CONCEALS HIMSELF THE doughty deputy sheriff was on his feet in an instant, and with a wrathy glance at Caleb, dashed out of the office after the fleeing Brandon.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading WHEREIN BRANDON TARR CONCEALS HIMSELF THE doughty deputy sheriff was on his feet in an instant, and with a wrathy glance at Caleb, dashed out of the office after the fleeing Brandon.

and nothing more

From this reading Just then the big seaman looked in no mood to be tampered with.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading The farmer, however, _did_ sputter out something about having the law on everybody in general.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Just then the big seaman looked in no mood to be tampered with.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading If he did not make the arrest he would fail to get his money, and he did not propose to lose that.

engage in

From this reading If he did not make the arrest he would fail to get his money, and he did not propose to lose that.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading If he did not make the arrest he would fail to get his money, and he did not propose to lose that.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading Just then the big seaman looked in no mood to be tampered with.

not any; not one

From this reading Just then the big seaman looked in no mood to be tampered with.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If he did not make the arrest he would fail to get his money, and he did not propose to lose that.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHEREIN BRANDON TARR CONCEALS HIMSELF THE doughty deputy sheriff was on his feet in an instant, and with a wrathy glance at Caleb, dashed out of the office after the fleeing Brandon.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading WHEREIN BRANDON TARR CONCEALS HIMSELF THE doughty deputy sheriff was on his feet in an instant, and with a wrathy glance at Caleb, dashed out of the office after the fleeing Brandon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading WHEREIN BRANDON TARR CONCEALS HIMSELF THE doughty deputy sheriff was on his feet in an instant, and with a wrathy glance at Caleb, dashed out of the office after the fleeing Brandon.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading WHEREIN BRANDON TARR CONCEALS HIMSELF THE doughty deputy sheriff was on his feet in an instant, and with a wrathy glance at Caleb, dashed out of the office after the fleeing Brandon.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading But Uncle Arad could not get to the door without passing Caleb and he hardly dared do that.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading If he did not make the arrest he would fail to get his money, and he did not propose to lose that.

a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading Just then the big seaman looked in no mood to be tampered with.

the principal law-enforcement officer in a county

From this reading WHEREIN BRANDON TARR CONCEALS HIMSELF THE doughty deputy sheriff was on his feet in an instant, and with a wrathy glance at Caleb, dashed out of the office after the fleeing Brandon.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The farmer, however, _did_ sputter out something about having the law on everybody in general.

make an explosive sound

From this reading The farmer, however, _did_ sputter out something about having the law on everybody in general.

past form of “tamper” — play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly

From this reading Just then the big seaman looked in no mood to be tampered with.

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From this reading WHEREIN BRANDON TARR CONCEALS HIMSELF THE doughty deputy sheriff was on his feet in an instant, and with a wrathy glance at Caleb, dashed out of the office after the fleeing Brandon.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If he did not make the arrest he would fail to get his money, and he did not propose to lose that.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading WHEREIN BRANDON TARR CONCEALS HIMSELF THE doughty deputy sheriff was on his feet in an instant, and with a wrathy glance at Caleb, dashed out of the office after the fleeing Brandon.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Just then the big seaman looked in no mood to be tampered with.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading If he did not make the arrest he would fail to get his money, and he did not propose to lose that.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading But Uncle Arad could not get to the door without passing Caleb and he hardly dared do that.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading WHEREIN BRANDON TARR CONCEALS HIMSELF THE doughty deputy sheriff was on his feet in an instant, and with a wrathy glance at Caleb, dashed out of the office after the fleeing Brandon.

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From this reading WHEREIN BRANDON TARR CONCEALS HIMSELF THE doughty deputy sheriff was on his feet in an instant, and with a wrathy glance at Caleb, dashed out of the office after the fleeing Brandon.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WHEREIN BRANDON TARR CONCEALS HIMSELF THE doughty deputy sheriff was on his feet in an instant, and with a wrathy glance at Caleb, dashed out of the office after the fleeing Brandon.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading But Uncle Arad could not get to the door without passing Caleb and he hardly dared do that.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading If he did not make the arrest he would fail to get his money, and he did not propose to lose that.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading WHEREIN BRANDON TARR CONCEALS HIMSELF THE doughty deputy sheriff was on his feet in an instant, and with a wrathy glance at Caleb, dashed out of the office after the fleeing Brandon.