used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a clear moonlight night, and, except in the shadow, objects could be seen distinctly for a considerable distance.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading He advanced with great care, and with all his wits at command, for he was confident the warning given him by Ned Deering was well founded.
AFFRAYnoun
noisy quarrel
From this reading AN AFFRAY AT NIGHT Ben Mayberry was so desirous that Rutherford Richmond and his brother conspirator should be given all the time they needed to complete their scheme for waylaying and assaulting him, that he lingered on the road longer than was really necessary.
(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 AN AFFRAY AT NIGHT Ben Mayberry was so desirous that Rutherford Richmond and his brother conspirator should be given all the time they needed to complete their scheme for waylaying and assaulting him, that he lingered on the road longer than was really necessary.
AlleynounUS /ˈæli/
a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading When within a block of the bridge he saw someone peep out of Carter's Alley and instantly draw back his head, as though fearful of being observed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN AFFRAY AT NIGHT Ben Mayberry was so desirous that Rutherford Richmond and his brother conspirator should be given all the time they needed to complete their scheme for waylaying and assaulting him, that he lingered on the road longer than was really necessary.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN AFFRAY AT NIGHT Ben Mayberry was so desirous that Rutherford Richmond and his brother conspirator should be given all the time they needed to complete their scheme for waylaying and assaulting him, that he lingered on the road longer than was really necessary.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When within a block of the bridge he saw someone peep out of Carter's Alley and instantly draw back his head, as though fearful of being observed.
assaultingverbUS /əˈsɔːltɪŋ/
-ing form of “assault” — attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading AN AFFRAY AT NIGHT Ben Mayberry was so desirous that Rutherford Richmond and his brother conspirator should be given all the time they needed to complete their scheme for waylaying and assaulting him, that he lingered on the road longer than was really necessary.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN AFFRAY AT NIGHT Ben Mayberry was so desirous that Rutherford Richmond and his brother conspirator should be given all the time they needed to complete their scheme for waylaying and assaulting him, that he lingered on the road longer than was really necessary.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When within a block of the bridge he saw someone peep out of Carter's Alley and instantly draw back his head, as though fearful of being observed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading AN AFFRAY AT NIGHT Ben Mayberry was so desirous that Rutherford Richmond and his brother conspirator should be given all the time they needed to complete their scheme for waylaying and assaulting him, that he lingered on the road longer than was really necessary.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading When within a block of the bridge he saw someone peep out of Carter's Alley and instantly draw back his head, as though fearful of being observed.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading AN AFFRAY AT NIGHT Ben Mayberry was so desirous that Rutherford Richmond and his brother conspirator should be given all the time they needed to complete their scheme for waylaying and assaulting him, that he lingered on the road longer than was really necessary.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading When within a block of the bridge he saw someone peep out of Carter's Alley and instantly draw back his head, as though fearful of being observed.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading When within a block of the bridge he saw someone peep out of Carter's Alley and instantly draw back his head, as though fearful of being observed.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading AN AFFRAY AT NIGHT Ben Mayberry was so desirous that Rutherford Richmond and his brother conspirator should be given all the time they needed to complete their scheme for waylaying and assaulting him, that he lingered on the road longer than was really necessary.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Finally he turned down the street, which crossed by the creek that ran through the center of Damietta.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He advanced with great care, and with all his wits at command, for he was confident the warning given him by Ned Deering was well founded.
Carter'snounUS /ˈkɑːrtərz/
possessive form of “carter” — Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading When within a block of the bridge he saw someone peep out of Carter's Alley and instantly draw back his head, as though fearful of being observed.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading Finally he turned down the street, which crossed by the creek that ran through the center of Damietta.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It was a clear moonlight night, and, except in the shadow, objects could be seen distinctly for a considerable distance.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading He advanced with great care, and with all his wits at command, for he was confident the warning given him by Ned Deering was well founded.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading AN AFFRAY AT NIGHT Ben Mayberry was so desirous that Rutherford Richmond and his brother conspirator should be given all the time they needed to complete their scheme for waylaying and assaulting him, that he lingered on the road longer than was really necessary.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading He advanced with great care, and with all his wits at command, for he was confident the warning given him by Ned Deering was well founded.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was a clear moonlight night, and, except in the shadow, objects could be seen distinctly for a considerable distance.
conspiratornounUS /kənˈspɪrətər/
a member of a conspiracy
From this reading AN AFFRAY AT NIGHT Ben Mayberry was so desirous that Rutherford Richmond and his brother conspirator should be given all the time they needed to complete their scheme for waylaying and assaulting him, that he lingered on the road longer than was really necessary.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was a clear moonlight night, and, except in the shadow, objects could be seen distinctly for a considerable distance.
creeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading Finally he turned down the street, which crossed by the creek that ran through the center of Damietta.
placed crosswise
From this reading Finally he turned down the street, which crossed by the creek that ran through the center of Damietta.
Damietta
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From this reading Finally he turned down the street, which crossed by the creek that ran through the center of Damietta.
Deering
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From this reading He advanced with great care, and with all his wits at command, for he was confident the warning given him by Ned Deering was well founded.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading AN AFFRAY AT NIGHT Ben Mayberry was so desirous that Rutherford Richmond and his brother conspirator should be given all the time they needed to complete their scheme for waylaying and assaulting him, that he lingered on the road longer than was really necessary.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading It was a clear moonlight night, and, except in the shadow, objects could be seen distinctly for a considerable distance.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading It was a clear moonlight night, and, except in the shadow, objects could be seen distinctly for a considerable distance.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Finally he turned down the street, which crossed by the creek that ran through the center of Damietta.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading When within a block of the bridge he saw someone peep out of Carter's Alley and instantly draw back his head, as though fearful of being observed.
apart from; not including
From this reading It was a clear moonlight night, and, except in the shadow, objects could be seen distinctly for a considerable distance.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading When within a block of the bridge he saw someone peep out of Carter's Alley and instantly draw back his head, as though fearful of being observed.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally he turned down the street, which crossed by the creek that ran through the center of Damietta.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN AFFRAY AT NIGHT Ben Mayberry was so desirous that Rutherford Richmond and his brother conspirator should be given all the time they needed to complete their scheme for waylaying and assaulting him, that he lingered on the road longer than was really necessary.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading He advanced with great care, and with all his wits at command, for he was confident the warning given him by Ned Deering was well founded.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading AN AFFRAY AT NIGHT Ben Mayberry was so desirous that Rutherford Richmond and his brother conspirator should be given all the time they needed to complete their scheme for waylaying and assaulting him, that he lingered on the road longer than was really necessary.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He advanced with great care, and with all his wits at command, for he was confident the warning given him by Ned Deering was well founded.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN AFFRAY AT NIGHT Ben Mayberry was so desirous that Rutherford Richmond and his brother conspirator should be given all the time they needed to complete their scheme for waylaying and assaulting him, that he lingered on the road longer than was really necessary.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading When within a block of the bridge he saw someone peep out of Carter's Alley and instantly draw back his head, as though fearful of being observed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AN AFFRAY AT NIGHT Ben Mayberry was so desirous that Rutherford Richmond and his brother conspirator should be given all the time they needed to complete their scheme for waylaying and assaulting him, that he lingered on the road longer than was really necessary.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN AFFRAY AT NIGHT Ben Mayberry was so desirous that Rutherford Richmond and his brother conspirator should be given all the time they needed to complete their scheme for waylaying and assaulting him, that he lingered on the road longer than was really necessary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a clear moonlight night, and, except in the shadow, objects could be seen distinctly for a considerable distance.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading When within a block of the bridge he saw someone peep out of Carter's Alley and instantly draw back his head, as though fearful of being observed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a clear moonlight night, and, except in the shadow, objects could be seen distinctly for a considerable distance.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading AN AFFRAY AT NIGHT Ben Mayberry was so desirous that Rutherford Richmond and his brother conspirator should be given all the time they needed to complete their scheme for waylaying and assaulting him, that he lingered on the road longer than was really necessary.
for more time
From this reading AN AFFRAY AT NIGHT Ben Mayberry was so desirous that Rutherford Richmond and his brother conspirator should be given all the time they needed to complete their scheme for waylaying and assaulting him, that he lingered on the road longer than was really necessary.
Mayberry
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From this reading AN AFFRAY AT NIGHT Ben Mayberry was so desirous that Rutherford Richmond and his brother conspirator should be given all the time they needed to complete their scheme for waylaying and assaulting him, that he lingered on the road longer than was really necessary.
the light of the Moon
From this reading It was a clear moonlight night, and, except in the shadow, objects could be seen distinctly for a considerable distance.
absolutely essential
From this reading AN AFFRAY AT NIGHT Ben Mayberry was so desirous that Rutherford Richmond and his brother conspirator should be given all the time they needed to complete their scheme for waylaying and assaulting him, that he lingered on the road longer than was really necessary.
Ned
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From this reading He advanced with great care, and with all his wits at command, for he was confident the warning given him by Ned Deering was well founded.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading AN AFFRAY AT NIGHT Ben Mayberry was so desirous that Rutherford Richmond and his brother conspirator should be given all the time they needed to complete their scheme for waylaying and assaulting him, that he lingered on the road longer than was really necessary.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading AN AFFRAY AT NIGHT Ben Mayberry was so desirous that Rutherford Richmond and his brother conspirator should be given all the time they needed to complete their scheme for waylaying and assaulting him, that he lingered on the road longer than was really necessary.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading It was a clear moonlight night, and, except in the shadow, objects could be seen distinctly for a considerable distance.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading When within a block of the bridge he saw someone peep out of Carter's Alley and instantly draw back his head, as though fearful of being observed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Finally he turned down the street, which crossed by the creek that ran through the center of Damietta.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN AFFRAY AT NIGHT Ben Mayberry was so desirous that Rutherford Richmond and his brother conspirator should be given all the time they needed to complete their scheme for waylaying and assaulting him, that he lingered on the road longer than was really necessary.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When within a block of the bridge he saw someone peep out of Carter's Alley and instantly draw back his head, as though fearful of being observed.
peepverbUS /piːp/
look furtively
From this reading When within a block of the bridge he saw someone peep out of Carter's Alley and instantly draw back his head, as though fearful of being observed.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Finally he turned down the street, which crossed by the creek that ran through the center of Damietta.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading AN AFFRAY AT NIGHT Ben Mayberry was so desirous that Rutherford Richmond and his brother conspirator should be given all the time they needed to complete their scheme for waylaying and assaulting him, that he lingered on the road longer than was really necessary.
RichmondnounUS /ˈrɪtʃmənd/
capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
From this reading AN AFFRAY AT NIGHT Ben Mayberry was so desirous that Rutherford Richmond and his brother conspirator should be given all the time they needed to complete their scheme for waylaying and assaulting him, that he lingered on the road longer than was really necessary.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading AN AFFRAY AT NIGHT Ben Mayberry was so desirous that Rutherford Richmond and his brother conspirator should be given all the time they needed to complete their scheme for waylaying and assaulting him, that he lingered on the road longer than was really necessary.
RutherfordnounUS /ˈrʌθərfərd/
a unit strength of a radioactive source equal to one million disintegrations per second
From this reading AN AFFRAY AT NIGHT Ben Mayberry was so desirous that Rutherford Richmond and his brother conspirator should be given all the time they needed to complete their scheme for waylaying and assaulting him, that he lingered on the road longer than was really necessary.
cut with a saw
From this reading When within a block of the bridge he saw someone peep out of Carter's Alley and instantly draw back his head, as though fearful of being observed.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading AN AFFRAY AT NIGHT Ben Mayberry was so desirous that Rutherford Richmond and his brother conspirator should be given all the time they needed to complete their scheme for waylaying and assaulting him, that he lingered on the road longer than was really necessary.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was a clear moonlight night, and, except in the shadow, objects could be seen distinctly for a considerable distance.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading It was a clear moonlight night, and, except in the shadow, objects could be seen distinctly for a considerable distance.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading AN AFFRAY AT NIGHT Ben Mayberry was so desirous that Rutherford Richmond and his brother conspirator should be given all the time they needed to complete their scheme for waylaying and assaulting him, that he lingered on the road longer than was really necessary.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading AN AFFRAY AT NIGHT Ben Mayberry was so desirous that Rutherford Richmond and his brother conspirator should be given all the time they needed to complete their scheme for waylaying and assaulting him, that he lingered on the road longer than was really necessary.
a person, without saying who
From this reading When within a block of the bridge he saw someone peep out of Carter's Alley and instantly draw back his head, as though fearful of being observed.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Finally he turned down the street, which crossed by the creek that ran through the center of Damietta.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading AN AFFRAY AT NIGHT Ben Mayberry was so desirous that Rutherford Richmond and his brother conspirator should be given all the time they needed to complete their scheme for waylaying and assaulting him, that he lingered on the road longer than was really necessary.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN AFFRAY AT NIGHT Ben Mayberry was so desirous that Rutherford Richmond and his brother conspirator should be given all the time they needed to complete their scheme for waylaying and assaulting him, that he lingered on the road longer than was really necessary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN AFFRAY AT NIGHT Ben Mayberry was so desirous that Rutherford Richmond and his brother conspirator should be given all the time they needed to complete their scheme for waylaying and assaulting him, that he lingered on the road longer than was really necessary.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading AN AFFRAY AT NIGHT Ben Mayberry was so desirous that Rutherford Richmond and his brother conspirator should be given all the time they needed to complete their scheme for waylaying and assaulting him, that he lingered on the road longer than was really necessary.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN AFFRAY AT NIGHT Ben Mayberry was so desirous that Rutherford Richmond and his brother conspirator should be given all the time they needed to complete their scheme for waylaying and assaulting him, that he lingered on the road longer than was really necessary.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading When within a block of the bridge he saw someone peep out of Carter's Alley and instantly draw back his head, as though fearful of being observed.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Finally he turned down the street, which crossed by the creek that ran through the center of Damietta.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading AN AFFRAY AT NIGHT Ben Mayberry was so desirous that Rutherford Richmond and his brother conspirator should be given all the time they needed to complete their scheme for waylaying and assaulting him, that he lingered on the road longer than was really necessary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN AFFRAY AT NIGHT Ben Mayberry was so desirous that Rutherford Richmond and his brother conspirator should be given all the time they needed to complete their scheme for waylaying and assaulting him, that he lingered on the road longer than was really necessary.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Finally he turned down the street, which crossed by the creek that ran through the center of Damietta.
a message informing of danger
From this reading He advanced with great care, and with all his wits at command, for he was confident the warning given him by Ned Deering was well founded.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN AFFRAY AT NIGHT Ben Mayberry was so desirous that Rutherford Richmond and his brother conspirator should be given all the time they needed to complete their scheme for waylaying and assaulting him, that he lingered on the road longer than was really necessary.
waylaying
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From this reading AN AFFRAY AT NIGHT Ben Mayberry was so desirous that Rutherford Richmond and his brother conspirator should be given all the time they needed to complete their scheme for waylaying and assaulting him, that he lingered on the road longer than was really necessary.
(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 He advanced with great care, and with all his wits at command, for he was confident the warning given him by Ned Deering was well founded.
at the time that
From this reading When within a block of the bridge he saw someone peep out of Carter's Alley and instantly draw back his head, as though fearful of being observed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Finally he turned down the street, which crossed by the creek that ran through the center of Damietta.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He advanced with great care, and with all his wits at command, for he was confident the warning given him by Ned Deering was well founded.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading When within a block of the bridge he saw someone peep out of Carter's Alley and instantly draw back his head, as though fearful of being observed.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading He advanced with great care, and with all his wits at command, for he was confident the warning given him by Ned Deering was well founded.
