used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Startled as he was by that sudden apparition appearing before them in the dark road, and at being addressed by a woman's voice, the mention of the name Cassady gave him an instant clue.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Startled as he was by that sudden apparition appearing before them in the dark road, and at being addressed by a woman's voice, the mention of the name Cassady gave him an instant clue.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Startled as he was by that sudden apparition appearing before them in the dark road, and at being addressed by a woman's voice, the mention of the name Cassady gave him an instant clue.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Startled as he was by that sudden apparition appearing before them in the dark road, and at being addressed by a woman's voice, the mention of the name Cassady gave him an instant clue.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If any woman sought that fellow in this out-of-the-way spot, it was surely for no good purpose.
apparitionnounUS /ˌæpərˈɪʃən/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading Startled as he was by that sudden apparition appearing before them in the dark road, and at being addressed by a woman's voice, the mention of the name Cassady gave him an instant clue.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading Startled as he was by that sudden apparition appearing before them in the dark road, and at being addressed by a woman's voice, the mention of the name Cassady gave him an instant clue.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The little marshal of Haskell had the reputation of being as quick of wit as of trigger finger.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Startled as he was by that sudden apparition appearing before them in the dark road, and at being addressed by a woman's voice, the mention of the name Cassady gave him an instant clue.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Startled as he was by that sudden apparition appearing before them in the dark road, and at being addressed by a woman's voice, the mention of the name Cassady gave him an instant clue.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The little marshal of Haskell had the reputation of being as quick of wit as of trigger finger.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Brennan caught his breath, these thoughts flashing through his brain.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Brennan caught his breath, these thoughts flashing through his brain.
Brennan
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From this reading Brennan caught his breath, these thoughts flashing through his brain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was but one Cassady in camp, and that individual's reputation was scarcely of a kind to recommend him in the eyes of the law.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Startled as he was by that sudden apparition appearing before them in the dark road, and at being addressed by a woman's voice, the mention of the name Cassady gave him an instant clue.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading There was but one Cassady in camp, and that individual's reputation was scarcely of a kind to recommend him in the eyes of the law.
Cassady
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From this reading Startled as he was by that sudden apparition appearing before them in the dark road, and at being addressed by a woman's voice, the mention of the name Cassady gave him an instant clue.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Brennan caught his breath, these thoughts flashing through his brain.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading Startled as he was by that sudden apparition appearing before them in the dark road, and at being addressed by a woman's voice, the mention of the name Cassady gave him an instant clue.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Startled as he was by that sudden apparition appearing before them in the dark road, and at being addressed by a woman's voice, the mention of the name Cassady gave him an instant clue.
opinion or judgment
From this reading There was but one Cassady in camp, and that individual's reputation was scarcely of a kind to recommend him in the eyes of the law.
a boy or man
From this reading If any woman sought that fellow in this out-of-the-way spot, it was surely for no good purpose.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading The little marshal of Haskell had the reputation of being as quick of wit as of trigger finger.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading Brennan caught his breath, these thoughts flashing through his brain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If any woman sought that fellow in this out-of-the-way spot, it was surely for no good purpose.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Startled as he was by that sudden apparition appearing before them in the dark road, and at being addressed by a woman's voice, the mention of the name Cassady gave him an instant clue.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading If any woman sought that fellow in this out-of-the-way spot, it was surely for no good purpose.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The little marshal of Haskell had the reputation of being as quick of wit as of trigger finger.
Haskell
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From this reading The little marshal of Haskell had the reputation of being as quick of wit as of trigger finger.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Startled as he was by that sudden apparition appearing before them in the dark road, and at being addressed by a woman's voice, the mention of the name Cassady gave him an instant clue.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Startled as he was by that sudden apparition appearing before them in the dark road, and at being addressed by a woman's voice, the mention of the name Cassady gave him an instant clue.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Brennan caught his breath, these thoughts flashing through his brain.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If any woman sought that fellow in this out-of-the-way spot, it was surely for no good purpose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Startled as he was by that sudden apparition appearing before them in the dark road, and at being addressed by a woman's voice, the mention of the name Cassady gave him an instant clue.
individual'snounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
possessive form of “individual” — a human being
From this reading There was but one Cassady in camp, and that individual's reputation was scarcely of a kind to recommend him in the eyes of the law.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Startled as he was by that sudden apparition appearing before them in the dark road, and at being addressed by a woman's voice, the mention of the name Cassady gave him an instant clue.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If any woman sought that fellow in this out-of-the-way spot, it was surely for no good purpose.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading There was but one Cassady in camp, and that individual's reputation was scarcely of a kind to recommend him in the eyes of the law.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading There was but one Cassady in camp, and that individual's reputation was scarcely of a kind to recommend him in the eyes of the law.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little marshal of Haskell had the reputation of being as quick of wit as of trigger finger.
marshalverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
place in proper rank
From this reading The little marshal of Haskell had the reputation of being as quick of wit as of trigger finger.
make reference to
From this reading Startled as he was by that sudden apparition appearing before them in the dark road, and at being addressed by a woman's voice, the mention of the name Cassady gave him an instant clue.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Startled as he was by that sudden apparition appearing before them in the dark road, and at being addressed by a woman's voice, the mention of the name Cassady gave him an instant clue.
not any; not one
From this reading If any woman sought that fellow in this out-of-the-way spot, it was surely for no good purpose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The little marshal of Haskell had the reputation of being as quick of wit as of trigger finger.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was but one Cassady in camp, and that individual's reputation was scarcely of a kind to recommend him in the eyes of the law.
out-of-the-wayadjective
exceptional, unusual, or remarkable
From this reading If any woman sought that fellow in this out-of-the-way spot, it was surely for no good purpose.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading If any woman sought that fellow in this out-of-the-way spot, it was surely for no good purpose.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading The little marshal of Haskell had the reputation of being as quick of wit as of trigger finger.
recommendverbUS /ˌrekəˈmend/
push for something
From this reading There was but one Cassady in camp, and that individual's reputation was scarcely of a kind to recommend him in the eyes of the law.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading The little marshal of Haskell had the reputation of being as quick of wit as of trigger finger.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Startled as he was by that sudden apparition appearing before them in the dark road, and at being addressed by a woman's voice, the mention of the name Cassady gave him an instant clue.
only a very short time before
From this reading There was but one Cassady in camp, and that individual's reputation was scarcely of a kind to recommend him in the eyes of the law.
that is looked for
From this reading If any woman sought that fellow in this out-of-the-way spot, it was surely for no good purpose.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading If any woman sought that fellow in this out-of-the-way spot, it was surely for no good purpose.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Startled as he was by that sudden apparition appearing before them in the dark road, and at being addressed by a woman's voice, the mention of the name Cassady gave him an instant clue.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Startled as he was by that sudden apparition appearing before them in the dark road, and at being addressed by a woman's voice, the mention of the name Cassady gave him an instant clue.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading If any woman sought that fellow in this out-of-the-way spot, it was surely for no good purpose.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Startled as he was by that sudden apparition appearing before them in the dark road, and at being addressed by a woman's voice, the mention of the name Cassady gave him an instant clue.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The little marshal of Haskell had the reputation of being as quick of wit as of trigger finger.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Startled as he was by that sudden apparition appearing before them in the dark road, and at being addressed by a woman's voice, the mention of the name Cassady gave him an instant clue.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was but one Cassady in camp, and that individual's reputation was scarcely of a kind to recommend him in the eyes of the law.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Brennan caught his breath, these thoughts flashing through his brain.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If any woman sought that fellow in this out-of-the-way spot, it was surely for no good purpose.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Brennan caught his breath, these thoughts flashing through his brain.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Brennan caught his breath, these thoughts flashing through his brain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was but one Cassady in camp, and that individual's reputation was scarcely of a kind to recommend him in the eyes of the law.
triggerverbUS /ˈtrɪɡər/
put in motion or move to act
From this reading The little marshal of Haskell had the reputation of being as quick of wit as of trigger finger.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Startled as he was by that sudden apparition appearing before them in the dark road, and at being addressed by a woman's voice, the mention of the name Cassady gave him an instant clue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Startled as he was by that sudden apparition appearing before them in the dark road, and at being addressed by a woman's voice, the mention of the name Cassady gave him an instant clue.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading The little marshal of Haskell had the reputation of being as quick of wit as of trigger finger.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading If any woman sought that fellow in this out-of-the-way spot, it was surely for no good purpose.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Startled as he was by that sudden apparition appearing before them in the dark road, and at being addressed by a woman's voice, the mention of the name Cassady gave him an instant clue.
