used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GOOD DEED REWARDED The dumbfounded boys could only stare at Howells.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading “If you will untie my hands first, I will feel better and be able to think.
(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 My wrists are all raw from trying to work the ropes off, but the man that tied me up knew his business too well,” said Howells.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Where did you come from and where is Dick?” cried Garry, when he had recovered his voice sufficiently to speak.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My wrists are all raw from trying to work the ropes off, but the man that tied me up knew his business too well,” said Howells.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A GOOD DEED REWARDED The dumbfounded boys could only stare at Howells.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “If you will untie my hands first, I will feel better and be able to think.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Since the boys’ belongings had been restored them by King, they had their knives, and it was a small matter to cut the bonds.
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Since the boys’ belongings had been restored them by King, they had their knives, and it was a small matter to cut the bonds.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “If you will untie my hands first, I will feel better and be able to think.
bondsnounUS /bɑːndz/
plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading Since the boys’ belongings had been restored them by King, they had their knives, and it was a small matter to cut the bonds.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A GOOD DEED REWARDED The dumbfounded boys could only stare at Howells.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading My wrists are all raw from trying to work the ropes off, but the man that tied me up knew his business too well,” said Howells.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading My wrists are all raw from trying to work the ropes off, but the man that tied me up knew his business too well,” said Howells.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Since the boys’ belongings had been restored them by King, they had their knives, and it was a small matter to cut the bonds.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Where did you come from and where is Dick?” cried Garry, when he had recovered his voice sufficiently to speak.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A GOOD DEED REWARDED The dumbfounded boys could only stare at Howells.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Where did you come from and where is Dick?” cried Garry, when he had recovered his voice sufficiently to speak.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Since the boys’ belongings had been restored them by King, they had their knives, and it was a small matter to cut the bonds.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading A GOOD DEED REWARDED The dumbfounded boys could only stare at Howells.
someone who is a detective
From this reading “Where did you come from and where is Dick?” cried Garry, when he had recovered his voice sufficiently to speak.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Where did you come from and where is Dick?” cried Garry, when he had recovered his voice sufficiently to speak.
dumbfoundedadjectiveUS /ˈdʌmfaʊndɪd/
as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise
From this reading A GOOD DEED REWARDED The dumbfounded boys could only stare at Howells.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “If you will untie my hands first, I will feel better and be able to think.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “If you will untie my hands first, I will feel better and be able to think.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Where did you come from and where is Dick?” cried Garry, when he had recovered his voice sufficiently to speak.
Garry
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From this reading “Where did you come from and where is Dick?” cried Garry, when he had recovered his voice sufficiently to speak.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A GOOD DEED REWARDED The dumbfounded boys could only stare at Howells.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Where did you come from and where is Dick?” cried Garry, when he had recovered his voice sufficiently to speak.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading “If you will untie my hands first, I will feel better and be able to think.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Where did you come from and where is Dick?” cried Garry, when he had recovered his voice sufficiently to speak.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Where did you come from and where is Dick?” cried Garry, when he had recovered his voice sufficiently to speak.
HowellsnounUS /ˈhaʊəlz/
United States writer and editor (1837-1920)
From this reading A GOOD DEED REWARDED The dumbfounded boys could only stare at Howells.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “If you will untie my hands first, I will feel better and be able to think.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If you will untie my hands first, I will feel better and be able to think.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Where did you come from and where is Dick?” cried Garry, when he had recovered his voice sufficiently to speak.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Since the boys’ belongings had been restored them by King, they had their knives, and it was a small matter to cut the bonds.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Since the boys’ belongings had been restored them by King, they had their knives, and it was a small matter to cut the bonds.
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 My wrists are all raw from trying to work the ropes off, but the man that tied me up knew his business too well,” said Howells.
knivesnounUS /naɪvz/
plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Since the boys’ belongings had been restored them by King, they had their knives, and it was a small matter to cut the bonds.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading My wrists are all raw from trying to work the ropes off, but the man that tied me up knew his business too well,” said Howells.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Since the boys’ belongings had been restored them by King, they had their knives, and it was a small matter to cut the bonds.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My wrists are all raw from trying to work the ropes off, but the man that tied me up knew his business too well,” said Howells.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “If you will untie my hands first, I will feel better and be able to think.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading My wrists are all raw from trying to work the ropes off, but the man that tied me up knew his business too well,” said Howells.
and nothing more
From this reading A GOOD DEED REWARDED The dumbfounded boys could only stare at Howells.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading My wrists are all raw from trying to work the ropes off, but the man that tied me up knew his business too well,” said Howells.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading “Where did you come from and where is Dick?” cried Garry, when he had recovered his voice sufficiently to speak.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Since the boys’ belongings had been restored them by King, they had their knives, and it was a small matter to cut the bonds.
REWARDEDverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading A GOOD DEED REWARDED The dumbfounded boys could only stare at Howells.
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading My wrists are all raw from trying to work the ropes off, but the man that tied me up knew his business too well,” said Howells.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading My wrists are all raw from trying to work the ropes off, but the man that tied me up knew his business too well,” said Howells.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the boys’ belongings had been restored them by King, they had their knives, and it was a small matter to cut the bonds.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Since the boys’ belongings had been restored them by King, they had their knives, and it was a small matter to cut the bonds.
express in speech
From this reading “Where did you come from and where is Dick?” cried Garry, when he had recovered his voice sufficiently to speak.
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading A GOOD DEED REWARDED The dumbfounded boys could only stare at Howells.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading “Where did you come from and where is Dick?” cried Garry, when he had recovered his voice sufficiently to speak.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My wrists are all raw from trying to work the ropes off, but the man that tied me up knew his business too well,” said Howells.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GOOD DEED REWARDED The dumbfounded boys could only stare at Howells.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Since the boys’ belongings had been restored them by King, they had their knives, and it was a small matter to cut the bonds.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Since the boys’ belongings had been restored them by King, they had their knives, and it was a small matter to cut the bonds.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Since the boys’ belongings had been restored them by King, they had their knives, and it was a small matter to cut the bonds.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “If you will untie my hands first, I will feel better and be able to think.
bound or secured closely
From this reading My wrists are all raw from trying to work the ropes off, but the man that tied me up knew his business too well,” said Howells.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Where did you come from and where is Dick?” cried Garry, when he had recovered his voice sufficiently to speak.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading My wrists are all raw from trying to work the ropes off, but the man that tied me up knew his business too well,” said Howells.
hard to endure
From this reading My wrists are all raw from trying to work the ropes off, but the man that tied me up knew his business too well,” said Howells.
untieverbUS /ənˈtaɪ/
undo the ties of
From this reading “If you will untie my hands first, I will feel better and be able to think.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading My wrists are all raw from trying to work the ropes off, but the man that tied me up knew his business too well,” said Howells.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Where did you come from and where is Dick?” cried Garry, when he had recovered his voice sufficiently to speak.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since the boys’ belongings had been restored them by King, they had their knives, and it was a small matter to cut the bonds.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading My wrists are all raw from trying to work the ropes off, but the man that tied me up knew his business too well,” said Howells.
at the time that
From this reading “Where did you come from and where is Dick?” cried Garry, when he had recovered his voice sufficiently to speak.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Where did you come from and where is Dick?” cried Garry, when he had recovered his voice sufficiently to speak.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “If you will untie my hands first, I will feel better and be able to think.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading My wrists are all raw from trying to work the ropes off, but the man that tied me up knew his business too well,” said Howells.
wristsnounUS /rɪsts/
plural of “wrist” — a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading My wrists are all raw from trying to work the ropes off, but the man that tied me up knew his business too well,” said Howells.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Where did you come from and where is Dick?” cried Garry, when he had recovered his voice sufficiently to speak.
