used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two days passed after our hero’s removal to the inn, and not a sign from old Donald.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Two days passed after our hero’s removal to the inn, and not a sign from old Donald.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two days passed after our hero’s removal to the inn, and not a sign from old Donald.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading He told how the pirate chief had been arrested, and how he had made his escape with two bullets in his arm.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading He told how the pirate chief had been arrested, and how he had made his escape with two bullets in his arm.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CONSTERNATION AT THE CASTLE--FRIGHT AT THE LANDING.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He told how the pirate chief had been arrested, and how he had made his escape with two bullets in his arm.
bulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading He told how the pirate chief had been arrested, and how he had made his escape with two bullets in his arm.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading CONSTERNATION AT THE CASTLE--FRIGHT AT THE LANDING.
a person who is in charge
From this reading He told how the pirate chief had been arrested, and how he had made his escape with two bullets in his arm.
CONSTERNATIONnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading CONSTERNATION AT THE CASTLE--FRIGHT AT THE LANDING.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Two days passed after our hero’s removal to the inn, and not a sign from old Donald.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “He must have had help,” said the old nobleman, “or the officers who took him did not wish to keep him.
Donald
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From this reading Two days passed after our hero’s removal to the inn, and not a sign from old Donald.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading Percy had visited the castle and reported progress to the earl.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading He told how the pirate chief had been arrested, and how he had made his escape with two bullets in his arm.
FRIGHTnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading CONSTERNATION AT THE CASTLE--FRIGHT AT THE LANDING.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Two days passed after our hero’s removal to the inn, and not a sign from old Donald.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Percy had visited the castle and reported progress to the earl.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “He must have had help,” said the old nobleman, “or the officers who took him did not wish to keep him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He told how the pirate chief had been arrested, and how he had made his escape with two bullets in his arm.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “He must have had help,” said the old nobleman, “or the officers who took him did not wish to keep him.
hero'snounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Two days passed after our hero’s removal to the inn, and not a sign from old Donald.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “He must have had help,” said the old nobleman, “or the officers who took him did not wish to keep him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He told how the pirate chief had been arrested, and how he had made his escape with two bullets in his arm.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He told how the pirate chief had been arrested, and how he had made his escape with two bullets in his arm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He told how the pirate chief had been arrested, and how he had made his escape with two bullets in his arm.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Two days passed after our hero’s removal to the inn, and not a sign from old Donald.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “He must have had help,” said the old nobleman, “or the officers who took him did not wish to keep him.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading CONSTERNATION AT THE CASTLE--FRIGHT AT THE LANDING.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He told how the pirate chief had been arrested, and how he had made his escape with two bullets in his arm.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “He must have had help,” said the old nobleman, “or the officers who took him did not wish to keep him.
noblemannounUS /ˈnoʊbəlmən/
a titled peer of the realm
From this reading “He must have had help,” said the old nobleman, “or the officers who took him did not wish to keep him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Two days passed after our hero’s removal to the inn, and not a sign from old Donald.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading “He must have had help,” said the old nobleman, “or the officers who took him did not wish to keep him.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Two days passed after our hero’s removal to the inn, and not a sign from old Donald.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “He must have had help,” said the old nobleman, “or the officers who took him did not wish to keep him.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Two days passed after our hero’s removal to the inn, and not a sign from old Donald.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Two days passed after our hero’s removal to the inn, and not a sign from old Donald.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading Percy had visited the castle and reported progress to the earl.
piratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading He told how the pirate chief had been arrested, and how he had made his escape with two bullets in his arm.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Percy had visited the castle and reported progress to the earl.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading Two days passed after our hero’s removal to the inn, and not a sign from old Donald.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading Percy had visited the castle and reported progress to the earl.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “He must have had help,” said the old nobleman, “or the officers who took him did not wish to keep him.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Two days passed after our hero’s removal to the inn, and not a sign from old Donald.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONSTERNATION AT THE CASTLE--FRIGHT AT THE LANDING.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two days passed after our hero’s removal to the inn, and not a sign from old Donald.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He told how the pirate chief had been arrested, and how he had made his escape with two bullets in his arm.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading “He must have had help,” said the old nobleman, “or the officers who took him did not wish to keep him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two days passed after our hero’s removal to the inn, and not a sign from old Donald.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Percy had visited the castle and reported progress to the earl.
which person or people
From this reading “He must have had help,” said the old nobleman, “or the officers who took him did not wish to keep him.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “He must have had help,” said the old nobleman, “or the officers who took him did not wish to keep him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He told how the pirate chief had been arrested, and how he had made his escape with two bullets in his arm.
