anew
From this reading THE MAP AGAIN.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading In order that there would not be the slightest chance of their escaping, or being rescued by friends, who might in some way learn of their capture, Fernald ordered the Customs agents and the sheriff and his deputies to stand guard the rest of the night, keeping the prisoners constantly under surveillance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In order that there would not be the slightest chance of their escaping, or being rescued by friends, who might in some way learn of their capture, Fernald ordered the Customs agents and the sheriff and his deputies to stand guard the rest of the night, keeping the prisoners constantly under surveillance.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Here they found that Ruth had not retired, but had stayed up, nervously awaiting their return.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The men were marched away to the village, where they were incarcerated in the village lockup.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In order that there would not be the slightest chance of their escaping, or being rescued by friends, who might in some way learn of their capture, Fernald ordered the Customs agents and the sheriff and his deputies to stand guard the rest of the night, keeping the prisoners constantly under surveillance.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In order that there would not be the slightest chance of their escaping, or being rescued by friends, who might in some way learn of their capture, Fernald ordered the Customs agents and the sheriff and his deputies to stand guard the rest of the night, keeping the prisoners constantly under surveillance.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading Himself taking charge of the precious belt, he led the way to the Everett house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Here they found that Ruth had not retired, but had stayed up, nervously awaiting their return.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In order that there would not be the slightest chance of their escaping, or being rescued by friends, who might in some way learn of their capture, Fernald ordered the Customs agents and the sheriff and his deputies to stand guard the rest of the night, keeping the prisoners constantly under surveillance.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading In order that there would not be the slightest chance of their escaping, or being rescued by friends, who might in some way learn of their capture, Fernald ordered the Customs agents and the sheriff and his deputies to stand guard the rest of the night, keeping the prisoners constantly under surveillance.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading In order that there would not be the slightest chance of their escaping, or being rescued by friends, who might in some way learn of their capture, Fernald ordered the Customs agents and the sheriff and his deputies to stand guard the rest of the night, keeping the prisoners constantly under surveillance.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Himself taking charge of the precious belt, he led the way to the Everett house.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading In order that there would not be the slightest chance of their escaping, or being rescued by friends, who might in some way learn of their capture, Fernald ordered the Customs agents and the sheriff and his deputies to stand guard the rest of the night, keeping the prisoners constantly under surveillance.
CustomsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading In order that there would not be the slightest chance of their escaping, or being rescued by friends, who might in some way learn of their capture, Fernald ordered the Customs agents and the sheriff and his deputies to stand guard the rest of the night, keeping the prisoners constantly under surveillance.
deputiesnounUS /ˈdepjətiz/
plural of “deputy” — someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
From this reading In order that there would not be the slightest chance of their escaping, or being rescued by friends, who might in some way learn of their capture, Fernald ordered the Customs agents and the sheriff and his deputies to stand guard the rest of the night, keeping the prisoners constantly under surveillance.
escapingverbUS /ɪˈskeɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement
From this reading In order that there would not be the slightest chance of their escaping, or being rescued by friends, who might in some way learn of their capture, Fernald ordered the Customs agents and the sheriff and his deputies to stand guard the rest of the night, keeping the prisoners constantly under surveillance.
Everett
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From this reading Himself taking charge of the precious belt, he led the way to the Everett house.
Fernald
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From this reading In order that there would not be the slightest chance of their escaping, or being rescued by friends, who might in some way learn of their capture, Fernald ordered the Customs agents and the sheriff and his deputies to stand guard the rest of the night, keeping the prisoners constantly under surveillance.
set up or found
From this reading Here they found that Ruth had not retired, but had stayed up, nervously awaiting their return.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading In order that there would not be the slightest chance of their escaping, or being rescued by friends, who might in some way learn of their capture, Fernald ordered the Customs agents and the sheriff and his deputies to stand guard the rest of the night, keeping the prisoners constantly under surveillance.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading In order that there would not be the slightest chance of their escaping, or being rescued by friends, who might in some way learn of their capture, Fernald ordered the Customs agents and the sheriff and his deputies to stand guard the rest of the night, keeping the prisoners constantly under surveillance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Here they found that Ruth had not retired, but had stayed up, nervously awaiting their return.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Himself taking charge of the precious belt, he led the way to the Everett house.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here they found that Ruth had not retired, but had stayed up, nervously awaiting their return.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Himself taking charge of the precious belt, he led the way to the Everett house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In order that there would not be the slightest chance of their escaping, or being rescued by friends, who might in some way learn of their capture, Fernald ordered the Customs agents and the sheriff and his deputies to stand guard the rest of the night, keeping the prisoners constantly under surveillance.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Himself taking charge of the precious belt, he led the way to the Everett house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The men were marched away to the village, where they were incarcerated in the village lockup.
incarceratedverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːrsəreɪtɪd/
past form of “incarcerate” — lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
From this reading The men were marched away to the village, where they were incarcerated in the village lockup.
conformity or harmony
From this reading In order that there would not be the slightest chance of their escaping, or being rescued by friends, who might in some way learn of their capture, Fernald ordered the Customs agents and the sheriff and his deputies to stand guard the rest of the night, keeping the prisoners constantly under surveillance.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading In order that there would not be the slightest chance of their escaping, or being rescued by friends, who might in some way learn of their capture, Fernald ordered the Customs agents and the sheriff and his deputies to stand guard the rest of the night, keeping the prisoners constantly under surveillance.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Himself taking charge of the precious belt, he led the way to the Everett house.
lockupnounUS /ˈlɑːkʌp/
jail in a local police station
From this reading The men were marched away to the village, where they were incarcerated in the village lockup.
MAPverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading THE MAP AGAIN.
marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading The men were marched away to the village, where they were incarcerated in the village lockup.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men were marched away to the village, where they were incarcerated in the village lockup.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In order that there would not be the slightest chance of their escaping, or being rescued by friends, who might in some way learn of their capture, Fernald ordered the Customs agents and the sheriff and his deputies to stand guard the rest of the night, keeping the prisoners constantly under surveillance.
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading Here they found that Ruth had not retired, but had stayed up, nervously awaiting their return.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading In order that there would not be the slightest chance of their escaping, or being rescued by friends, who might in some way learn of their capture, Fernald ordered the Customs agents and the sheriff and his deputies to stand guard the rest of the night, keeping the prisoners constantly under surveillance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In order that there would not be the slightest chance of their escaping, or being rescued by friends, who might in some way learn of their capture, Fernald ordered the Customs agents and the sheriff and his deputies to stand guard the rest of the night, keeping the prisoners constantly under surveillance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In order that there would not be the slightest chance of their escaping, or being rescued by friends, who might in some way learn of their capture, Fernald ordered the Customs agents and the sheriff and his deputies to stand guard the rest of the night, keeping the prisoners constantly under surveillance.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In order that there would not be the slightest chance of their escaping, or being rescued by friends, who might in some way learn of their capture, Fernald ordered the Customs agents and the sheriff and his deputies to stand guard the rest of the night, keeping the prisoners constantly under surveillance.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order that there would not be the slightest chance of their escaping, or being rescued by friends, who might in some way learn of their capture, Fernald ordered the Customs agents and the sheriff and his deputies to stand guard the rest of the night, keeping the prisoners constantly under surveillance.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading In order that there would not be the slightest chance of their escaping, or being rescued by friends, who might in some way learn of their capture, Fernald ordered the Customs agents and the sheriff and his deputies to stand guard the rest of the night, keeping the prisoners constantly under surveillance.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Himself taking charge of the precious belt, he led the way to the Everett house.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading In order that there would not be the slightest chance of their escaping, or being rescued by friends, who might in some way learn of their capture, Fernald ordered the Customs agents and the sheriff and his deputies to stand guard the rest of the night, keeping the prisoners constantly under surveillance.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading In order that there would not be the slightest chance of their escaping, or being rescued by friends, who might in some way learn of their capture, Fernald ordered the Customs agents and the sheriff and his deputies to stand guard the rest of the night, keeping the prisoners constantly under surveillance.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading In order that there would not be the slightest chance of their escaping, or being rescued by friends, who might in some way learn of their capture, Fernald ordered the Customs agents and the sheriff and his deputies to stand guard the rest of the night, keeping the prisoners constantly under surveillance.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Here they found that Ruth had not retired, but had stayed up, nervously awaiting their return.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Here they found that Ruth had not retired, but had stayed up, nervously awaiting their return.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Here they found that Ruth had not retired, but had stayed up, nervously awaiting their return.
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading In order that there would not be the slightest chance of their escaping, or being rescued by friends, who might in some way learn of their capture, Fernald ordered the Customs agents and the sheriff and his deputies to stand guard the rest of the night, keeping the prisoners constantly under surveillance.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading In order that there would not be the slightest chance of their escaping, or being rescued by friends, who might in some way learn of their capture, Fernald ordered the Customs agents and the sheriff and his deputies to stand guard the rest of the night, keeping the prisoners constantly under surveillance.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In order that there would not be the slightest chance of their escaping, or being rescued by friends, who might in some way learn of their capture, Fernald ordered the Customs agents and the sheriff and his deputies to stand guard the rest of the night, keeping the prisoners constantly under surveillance.
be standing; be upright
From this reading In order that there would not be the slightest chance of their escaping, or being rescued by friends, who might in some way learn of their capture, Fernald ordered the Customs agents and the sheriff and his deputies to stand guard the rest of the night, keeping the prisoners constantly under surveillance.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Here they found that Ruth had not retired, but had stayed up, nervously awaiting their return.
surveillancenounUS /sərˈveɪləns/
close observation of a person or group (usually by the police)
From this reading In order that there would not be the slightest chance of their escaping, or being rescued by friends, who might in some way learn of their capture, Fernald ordered the Customs agents and the sheriff and his deputies to stand guard the rest of the night, keeping the prisoners constantly under surveillance.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Himself taking charge of the precious belt, he led the way to the Everett house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In order that there would not be the slightest chance of their escaping, or being rescued by friends, who might in some way learn of their capture, Fernald ordered the Customs agents and the sheriff and his deputies to stand guard the rest of the night, keeping the prisoners constantly under surveillance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAP AGAIN.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In order that there would not be the slightest chance of their escaping, or being rescued by friends, who might in some way learn of their capture, Fernald ordered the Customs agents and the sheriff and his deputies to stand guard the rest of the night, keeping the prisoners constantly under surveillance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In order that there would not be the slightest chance of their escaping, or being rescued by friends, who might in some way learn of their capture, Fernald ordered the Customs agents and the sheriff and his deputies to stand guard the rest of the night, keeping the prisoners constantly under surveillance.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The men were marched away to the village, where they were incarcerated in the village lockup.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The men were marched away to the village, where they were incarcerated in the village lockup.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In order that there would not be the slightest chance of their escaping, or being rescued by friends, who might in some way learn of their capture, Fernald ordered the Customs agents and the sheriff and his deputies to stand guard the rest of the night, keeping the prisoners constantly under surveillance.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Here they found that Ruth had not retired, but had stayed up, nervously awaiting their return.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The men were marched away to the village, where they were incarcerated in the village lockup.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In order that there would not be the slightest chance of their escaping, or being rescued by friends, who might in some way learn of their capture, Fernald ordered the Customs agents and the sheriff and his deputies to stand guard the rest of the night, keeping the prisoners constantly under surveillance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The men were marched away to the village, where they were incarcerated in the village lockup.
in or at the place that
From this reading The men were marched away to the village, where they were incarcerated in the village lockup.
which person or people
From this reading In order that there would not be the slightest chance of their escaping, or being rescued by friends, who might in some way learn of their capture, Fernald ordered the Customs agents and the sheriff and his deputies to stand guard the rest of the night, keeping the prisoners constantly under surveillance.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In order that there would not be the slightest chance of their escaping, or being rescued by friends, who might in some way learn of their capture, Fernald ordered the Customs agents and the sheriff and his deputies to stand guard the rest of the night, keeping the prisoners constantly under surveillance.
