used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GOING EAST Within fifteen minutes after he had left Ruth Hamlin with Slade at the side door of the Wolf, Warden had sent a telegram to Lawler, at the capital, informing him that the girl might be found at the brothel with the outlaw.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading GOING EAST Within fifteen minutes after he had left Ruth Hamlin with Slade at the side door of the Wolf, Warden had sent a telegram to Lawler, at the capital, informing him that the girl might be found at the brothel with the outlaw.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading It had been nearly eleven o'clock when Warden sent the wire and allowing for some minutes of waste time before the message could be delivered, and the space of time that must elapse before Lawler could reach Willets--even if he came on a special train--he knew that Lawler could not arrive before the early hours of the morning.
in addition
From this reading And he knew, also, that Slade would be waiting for Lawler, and that he would kill Lawler on sight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had been nearly eleven o'clock when Warden sent the wire and allowing for some minutes of waste time before the message could be delivered, and the space of time that must elapse before Lawler could reach Willets--even if he came on a special train--he knew that Lawler could not arrive before the early hours of the morning.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It had been nearly eleven o'clock when Warden sent the wire and allowing for some minutes of waste time before the message could be delivered, and the space of time that must elapse before Lawler could reach Willets--even if he came on a special train--he knew that Lawler could not arrive before the early hours of the morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GOING EAST Within fifteen minutes after he had left Ruth Hamlin with Slade at the side door of the Wolf, Warden had sent a telegram to Lawler, at the capital, informing him that the girl might be found at the brothel with the outlaw.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading GOING EAST Within fifteen minutes after he had left Ruth Hamlin with Slade at the side door of the Wolf, Warden had sent a telegram to Lawler, at the capital, informing him that the girl might be found at the brothel with the outlaw.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been nearly eleven o'clock when Warden sent the wire and allowing for some minutes of waste time before the message could be delivered, and the space of time that must elapse before Lawler could reach Willets--even if he came on a special train--he knew that Lawler could not arrive before the early hours of the morning.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It had been nearly eleven o'clock when Warden sent the wire and allowing for some minutes of waste time before the message could be delivered, and the space of time that must elapse before Lawler could reach Willets--even if he came on a special train--he knew that Lawler could not arrive before the early hours of the morning.
brothelnounUS /ˈbrɑːθəl/
a building where prostitutes are available
From this reading GOING EAST Within fifteen minutes after he had left Ruth Hamlin with Slade at the side door of the Wolf, Warden had sent a telegram to Lawler, at the capital, informing him that the girl might be found at the brothel with the outlaw.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had signed no name to the telegram, but that did not lessen the venomous satisfaction he felt over sending it.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It had been nearly eleven o'clock when Warden sent the wire and allowing for some minutes of waste time before the message could be delivered, and the space of time that must elapse before Lawler could reach Willets--even if he came on a special train--he knew that Lawler could not arrive before the early hours of the morning.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading GOING EAST Within fifteen minutes after he had left Ruth Hamlin with Slade at the side door of the Wolf, Warden had sent a telegram to Lawler, at the capital, informing him that the girl might be found at the brothel with the outlaw.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It had been nearly eleven o'clock when Warden sent the wire and allowing for some minutes of waste time before the message could be delivered, and the space of time that must elapse before Lawler could reach Willets--even if he came on a special train--he knew that Lawler could not arrive before the early hours of the morning.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading It had been nearly eleven o'clock when Warden sent the wire and allowing for some minutes of waste time before the message could be delivered, and the space of time that must elapse before Lawler could reach Willets--even if he came on a special train--he knew that Lawler could not arrive before the early hours of the morning.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He had signed no name to the telegram, but that did not lessen the venomous satisfaction he felt over sending it.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading GOING EAST Within fifteen minutes after he had left Ruth Hamlin with Slade at the side door of the Wolf, Warden had sent a telegram to Lawler, at the capital, informing him that the girl might be found at the brothel with the outlaw.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It had been nearly eleven o'clock when Warden sent the wire and allowing for some minutes of waste time before the message could be delivered, and the space of time that must elapse before Lawler could reach Willets--even if he came on a special train--he knew that Lawler could not arrive before the early hours of the morning.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading GOING EAST Within fifteen minutes after he had left Ruth Hamlin with Slade at the side door of the Wolf, Warden had sent a telegram to Lawler, at the capital, informing him that the girl might be found at the brothel with the outlaw.
elapseverbUS /ɪˈlæps/
pass by
From this reading It had been nearly eleven o'clock when Warden sent the wire and allowing for some minutes of waste time before the message could be delivered, and the space of time that must elapse before Lawler could reach Willets--even if he came on a special train--he knew that Lawler could not arrive before the early hours of the morning.
being one more than ten
From this reading It had been nearly eleven o'clock when Warden sent the wire and allowing for some minutes of waste time before the message could be delivered, and the space of time that must elapse before Lawler could reach Willets--even if he came on a special train--he knew that Lawler could not arrive before the early hours of the morning.
divisible by two
From this reading It had been nearly eleven o'clock when Warden sent the wire and allowing for some minutes of waste time before the message could be delivered, and the space of time that must elapse before Lawler could reach Willets--even if he came on a special train--he knew that Lawler could not arrive before the early hours of the morning.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He had signed no name to the telegram, but that did not lessen the venomous satisfaction he felt over sending it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading GOING EAST Within fifteen minutes after he had left Ruth Hamlin with Slade at the side door of the Wolf, Warden had sent a telegram to Lawler, at the capital, informing him that the girl might be found at the brothel with the outlaw.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It had been nearly eleven o'clock when Warden sent the wire and allowing for some minutes of waste time before the message could be delivered, and the space of time that must elapse before Lawler could reach Willets--even if he came on a special train--he knew that Lawler could not arrive before the early hours of the morning.
set up or found
From this reading GOING EAST Within fifteen minutes after he had left Ruth Hamlin with Slade at the side door of the Wolf, Warden had sent a telegram to Lawler, at the capital, informing him that the girl might be found at the brothel with the outlaw.
a young female
From this reading GOING EAST Within fifteen minutes after he had left Ruth Hamlin with Slade at the side door of the Wolf, Warden had sent a telegram to Lawler, at the capital, informing him that the girl might be found at the brothel with the outlaw.
the act of departing
From this reading GOING EAST Within fifteen minutes after he had left Ruth Hamlin with Slade at the side door of the Wolf, Warden had sent a telegram to Lawler, at the capital, informing him that the girl might be found at the brothel with the outlaw.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GOING EAST Within fifteen minutes after he had left Ruth Hamlin with Slade at the side door of the Wolf, Warden had sent a telegram to Lawler, at the capital, informing him that the girl might be found at the brothel with the outlaw.
Hamlin
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From this reading GOING EAST Within fifteen minutes after he had left Ruth Hamlin with Slade at the side door of the Wolf, Warden had sent a telegram to Lawler, at the capital, informing him that the girl might be found at the brothel with the outlaw.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GOING EAST Within fifteen minutes after he had left Ruth Hamlin with Slade at the side door of the Wolf, Warden had sent a telegram to Lawler, at the capital, informing him that the girl might be found at the brothel with the outlaw.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading GOING EAST Within fifteen minutes after he had left Ruth Hamlin with Slade at the side door of the Wolf, Warden had sent a telegram to Lawler, at the capital, informing him that the girl might be found at the brothel with the outlaw.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It had been nearly eleven o'clock when Warden sent the wire and allowing for some minutes of waste time before the message could be delivered, and the space of time that must elapse before Lawler could reach Willets--even if he came on a special train--he knew that Lawler could not arrive before the early hours of the morning.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It had been nearly eleven o'clock when Warden sent the wire and allowing for some minutes of waste time before the message could be delivered, and the space of time that must elapse before Lawler could reach Willets--even if he came on a special train--he knew that Lawler could not arrive before the early hours of the morning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lawler, Warden knew, would be in a killing mood when he reached Willets.
informingnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
From this reading GOING EAST Within fifteen minutes after he had left Ruth Hamlin with Slade at the side door of the Wolf, Warden had sent a telegram to Lawler, at the capital, informing him that the girl might be found at the brothel with the outlaw.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had signed no name to the telegram, but that did not lessen the venomous satisfaction he felt over sending it.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading And he knew, also, that Slade would be waiting for Lawler, and that he would kill Lawler on sight.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading Lawler, Warden knew, would be in a killing mood when he reached Willets.
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 It had been nearly eleven o'clock when Warden sent the wire and allowing for some minutes of waste time before the message could be delivered, and the space of time that must elapse before Lawler could reach Willets--even if he came on a special train--he knew that Lawler could not arrive before the early hours of the morning.
Lawler
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GOING EAST Within fifteen minutes after he had left Ruth Hamlin with Slade at the side door of the Wolf, Warden had sent a telegram to Lawler, at the capital, informing him that the girl might be found at the brothel with the outlaw.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading GOING EAST Within fifteen minutes after he had left Ruth Hamlin with Slade at the side door of the Wolf, Warden had sent a telegram to Lawler, at the capital, informing him that the girl might be found at the brothel with the outlaw.
lessenverbUS /ˈlesən/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading He had signed no name to the telegram, but that did not lessen the venomous satisfaction he felt over sending it.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading It had been nearly eleven o'clock when Warden sent the wire and allowing for some minutes of waste time before the message could be delivered, and the space of time that must elapse before Lawler could reach Willets--even if he came on a special train--he knew that Lawler could not arrive before the early hours of the morning.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading GOING EAST Within fifteen minutes after he had left Ruth Hamlin with Slade at the side door of the Wolf, Warden had sent a telegram to Lawler, at the capital, informing him that the girl might be found at the brothel with the outlaw.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading GOING EAST Within fifteen minutes after he had left Ruth Hamlin with Slade at the side door of the Wolf, Warden had sent a telegram to Lawler, at the capital, informing him that the girl might be found at the brothel with the outlaw.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Lawler, Warden knew, would be in a killing mood when he reached Willets.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It had been nearly eleven o'clock when Warden sent the wire and allowing for some minutes of waste time before the message could be delivered, and the space of time that must elapse before Lawler could reach Willets--even if he came on a special train--he knew that Lawler could not arrive before the early hours of the morning.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It had been nearly eleven o'clock when Warden sent the wire and allowing for some minutes of waste time before the message could be delivered, and the space of time that must elapse before Lawler could reach Willets--even if he came on a special train--he knew that Lawler could not arrive before the early hours of the morning.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He had signed no name to the telegram, but that did not lessen the venomous satisfaction he felt over sending it.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It had been nearly eleven o'clock when Warden sent the wire and allowing for some minutes of waste time before the message could be delivered, and the space of time that must elapse before Lawler could reach Willets--even if he came on a special train--he knew that Lawler could not arrive before the early hours of the morning.
not any; not one
From this reading He had signed no name to the telegram, but that did not lessen the venomous satisfaction he felt over sending it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had signed no name to the telegram, but that did not lessen the venomous satisfaction he felt over sending it.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It had been nearly eleven o'clock when Warden sent the wire and allowing for some minutes of waste time before the message could be delivered, and the space of time that must elapse before Lawler could reach Willets--even if he came on a special train--he knew that Lawler could not arrive before the early hours of the morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GOING EAST Within fifteen minutes after he had left Ruth Hamlin with Slade at the side door of the Wolf, Warden had sent a telegram to Lawler, at the capital, informing him that the girl might be found at the brothel with the outlaw.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It had been nearly eleven o'clock when Warden sent the wire and allowing for some minutes of waste time before the message could be delivered, and the space of time that must elapse before Lawler could reach Willets--even if he came on a special train--he knew that Lawler could not arrive before the early hours of the morning.
outlawnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔː/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading GOING EAST Within fifteen minutes after he had left Ruth Hamlin with Slade at the side door of the Wolf, Warden had sent a telegram to Lawler, at the capital, informing him that the girl might be found at the brothel with the outlaw.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He had signed no name to the telegram, but that did not lessen the venomous satisfaction he felt over sending it.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It had been nearly eleven o'clock when Warden sent the wire and allowing for some minutes of waste time before the message could be delivered, and the space of time that must elapse before Lawler could reach Willets--even if he came on a special train--he knew that Lawler could not arrive before the early hours of the morning.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Lawler, Warden knew, would be in a killing mood when he reached Willets.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading GOING EAST Within fifteen minutes after he had left Ruth Hamlin with Slade at the side door of the Wolf, Warden had sent a telegram to Lawler, at the capital, informing him that the girl might be found at the brothel with the outlaw.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading He had signed no name to the telegram, but that did not lessen the venomous satisfaction he felt over sending it.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading He had signed no name to the telegram, but that did not lessen the venomous satisfaction he felt over sending it.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading GOING EAST Within fifteen minutes after he had left Ruth Hamlin with Slade at the side door of the Wolf, Warden had sent a telegram to Lawler, at the capital, informing him that the girl might be found at the brothel with the outlaw.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading GOING EAST Within fifteen minutes after he had left Ruth Hamlin with Slade at the side door of the Wolf, Warden had sent a telegram to Lawler, at the capital, informing him that the girl might be found at the brothel with the outlaw.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading And he knew, also, that Slade would be waiting for Lawler, and that he would kill Lawler on sight.
having a handwritten signature
From this reading He had signed no name to the telegram, but that did not lessen the venomous satisfaction he felt over sending it.
Slade
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GOING EAST Within fifteen minutes after he had left Ruth Hamlin with Slade at the side door of the Wolf, Warden had sent a telegram to Lawler, at the capital, informing him that the girl might be found at the brothel with the outlaw.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It had been nearly eleven o'clock when Warden sent the wire and allowing for some minutes of waste time before the message could be delivered, and the space of time that must elapse before Lawler could reach Willets--even if he came on a special train--he knew that Lawler could not arrive before the early hours of the morning.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading It had been nearly eleven o'clock when Warden sent the wire and allowing for some minutes of waste time before the message could be delivered, and the space of time that must elapse before Lawler could reach Willets--even if he came on a special train--he knew that Lawler could not arrive before the early hours of the morning.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It had been nearly eleven o'clock when Warden sent the wire and allowing for some minutes of waste time before the message could be delivered, and the space of time that must elapse before Lawler could reach Willets--even if he came on a special train--he knew that Lawler could not arrive before the early hours of the morning.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading GOING EAST Within fifteen minutes after he had left Ruth Hamlin with Slade at the side door of the Wolf, Warden had sent a telegram to Lawler, at the capital, informing him that the girl might be found at the brothel with the outlaw.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GOING EAST Within fifteen minutes after he had left Ruth Hamlin with Slade at the side door of the Wolf, Warden had sent a telegram to Lawler, at the capital, informing him that the girl might be found at the brothel with the outlaw.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GOING EAST Within fifteen minutes after he had left Ruth Hamlin with Slade at the side door of the Wolf, Warden had sent a telegram to Lawler, at the capital, informing him that the girl might be found at the brothel with the outlaw.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It had been nearly eleven o'clock when Warden sent the wire and allowing for some minutes of waste time before the message could be delivered, and the space of time that must elapse before Lawler could reach Willets--even if he came on a special train--he knew that Lawler could not arrive before the early hours of the morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GOING EAST Within fifteen minutes after he had left Ruth Hamlin with Slade at the side door of the Wolf, Warden had sent a telegram to Lawler, at the capital, informing him that the girl might be found at the brothel with the outlaw.
create by training and teaching
From this reading It had been nearly eleven o'clock when Warden sent the wire and allowing for some minutes of waste time before the message could be delivered, and the space of time that must elapse before Lawler could reach Willets--even if he came on a special train--he knew that Lawler could not arrive before the early hours of the morning.
venomousadjectiveUS /ˈvenəməs/
extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom
From this reading He had signed no name to the telegram, but that did not lessen the venomous satisfaction he felt over sending it.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading And he knew, also, that Slade would be waiting for Lawler, and that he would kill Lawler on sight.
WardennounUS /ˈwɔːr.dən/
The chief official or governor in charge of a prison institution.
From this reading GOING EAST Within fifteen minutes after he had left Ruth Hamlin with Slade at the side door of the Wolf, Warden had sent a telegram to Lawler, at the capital, informing him that the girl might be found at the brothel with the outlaw.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading It had been nearly eleven o'clock when Warden sent the wire and allowing for some minutes of waste time before the message could be delivered, and the space of time that must elapse before Lawler could reach Willets--even if he came on a special train--he knew that Lawler could not arrive before the early hours of the morning.
at the time that
From this reading It had been nearly eleven o'clock when Warden sent the wire and allowing for some minutes of waste time before the message could be delivered, and the space of time that must elapse before Lawler could reach Willets--even if he came on a special train--he knew that Lawler could not arrive before the early hours of the morning.
WilletsnounUS /ˈwɪlɪts/
plural of “willet” — large North American shorebird of eastern and Gulf Coasts
From this reading It had been nearly eleven o'clock when Warden sent the wire and allowing for some minutes of waste time before the message could be delivered, and the space of time that must elapse before Lawler could reach Willets--even if he came on a special train--he knew that Lawler could not arrive before the early hours of the morning.
wirenounUS /ˈwaɪər/
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading It had been nearly eleven o'clock when Warden sent the wire and allowing for some minutes of waste time before the message could be delivered, and the space of time that must elapse before Lawler could reach Willets--even if he came on a special train--he knew that Lawler could not arrive before the early hours of the morning.
in the company of; together with
From this reading GOING EAST Within fifteen minutes after he had left Ruth Hamlin with Slade at the side door of the Wolf, Warden had sent a telegram to Lawler, at the capital, informing him that the girl might be found at the brothel with the outlaw.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading GOING EAST Within fifteen minutes after he had left Ruth Hamlin with Slade at the side door of the Wolf, Warden had sent a telegram to Lawler, at the capital, informing him that the girl might be found at the brothel with the outlaw.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading GOING EAST Within fifteen minutes after he had left Ruth Hamlin with Slade at the side door of the Wolf, Warden had sent a telegram to Lawler, at the capital, informing him that the girl might be found at the brothel with the outlaw.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Lawler, Warden knew, would be in a killing mood when he reached Willets.
