used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE VENTRILOQUISTS DO RATTLE THE SERGEANT AND HIS PLATOON AND AGAIN RAISE OLD CAIN IN A MOST REMARKABLE MANNER.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading They were determined to set the two patrolmen right after getting them in such a bad scrape.
anew
From this reading THE VENTRILOQUISTS DO RATTLE THE SERGEANT AND HIS PLATOON AND AGAIN RAISE OLD CAIN IN A MOST REMARKABLE MANNER.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The whole charge against them was having claimed that they had overheard cries of fire.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE VENTRILOQUISTS DO RATTLE THE SERGEANT AND HIS PLATOON AND AGAIN RAISE OLD CAIN IN A MOST REMARKABLE MANNER.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The sergeant was discussing the matter with the roundsman when suddenly from a private house before which at the moment they were passing came a series of wild, frantic screams, and the next instant the screams were followed by cries of "fire! fire!"
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading They were determined to set the two patrolmen right after getting them in such a bad scrape.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The sergeant was discussing the matter with the roundsman when suddenly from a private house before which at the moment they were passing came a series of wild, frantic screams, and the next instant the screams were followed by cries of "fire! fire!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The two vocal experts fell to the trail of the sergeant and his platoon, but kept well out of sight.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The sergeant was discussing the matter with the roundsman when suddenly from a private house before which at the moment they were passing came a series of wild, frantic screams, and the next instant the screams were followed by cries of "fire! fire!"
CAINnounUS /keɪn/
(Old Testament) Cain and Abel were the first children of Adam and Eve born after the Fall of Man; Cain killed Abel out of jealousy and was exiled by God
From this reading THE VENTRILOQUISTS DO RATTLE THE SERGEANT AND HIS PLATOON AND AGAIN RAISE OLD CAIN IN A MOST REMARKABLE MANNER.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The sergeant was discussing the matter with the roundsman when suddenly from a private house before which at the moment they were passing came a series of wild, frantic screams, and the next instant the screams were followed by cries of "fire! fire!"
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The whole charge against them was having claimed that they had overheard cries of fire.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading The whole charge against them was having claimed that they had overheard cries of fire.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading The whole charge against them was having claimed that they had overheard cries of fire.
characterized by great determination
From this reading They were determined to set the two patrolmen right after getting them in such a bad scrape.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The sergeant was discussing the matter with the roundsman when suddenly from a private house before which at the moment they were passing came a series of wild, frantic screams, and the next instant the screams were followed by cries of "fire! fire!"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE VENTRILOQUISTS DO RATTLE THE SERGEANT AND HIS PLATOON AND AGAIN RAISE OLD CAIN IN A MOST REMARKABLE MANNER.
expertsnounUS /ˈekspərts/
plural of “expert” — a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
From this reading The two vocal experts fell to the trail of the sergeant and his platoon, but kept well out of sight.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The two vocal experts fell to the trail of the sergeant and his platoon, but kept well out of sight.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The whole charge against them was having claimed that they had overheard cries of fire.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The sergeant was discussing the matter with the roundsman when suddenly from a private house before which at the moment they were passing came a series of wild, frantic screams, and the next instant the screams were followed by cries of "fire! fire!"
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading The sergeant was discussing the matter with the roundsman when suddenly from a private house before which at the moment they were passing came a series of wild, frantic screams, and the next instant the screams were followed by cries of "fire! fire!"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The sergeant was discussing the matter with the roundsman when suddenly from a private house before which at the moment they were passing came a series of wild, frantic screams, and the next instant the screams were followed by cries of "fire! fire!"
the act of acquiring something
From this reading They were determined to set the two patrolmen right after getting them in such a bad scrape.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The whole charge against them was having claimed that they had overheard cries of fire.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The whole charge against them was having claimed that they had overheard cries of fire.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE VENTRILOQUISTS DO RATTLE THE SERGEANT AND HIS PLATOON AND AGAIN RAISE OLD CAIN IN A MOST REMARKABLE MANNER.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The sergeant was discussing the matter with the roundsman when suddenly from a private house before which at the moment they were passing came a series of wild, frantic screams, and the next instant the screams were followed by cries of "fire! fire!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE VENTRILOQUISTS DO RATTLE THE SERGEANT AND HIS PLATOON AND AGAIN RAISE OLD CAIN IN A MOST REMARKABLE MANNER.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The sergeant was discussing the matter with the roundsman when suddenly from a private house before which at the moment they were passing came a series of wild, frantic screams, and the next instant the screams were followed by cries of "fire! fire!"
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The two vocal experts fell to the trail of the sergeant and his platoon, but kept well out of sight.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE VENTRILOQUISTS DO RATTLE THE SERGEANT AND HIS PLATOON AND AGAIN RAISE OLD CAIN IN A MOST REMARKABLE MANNER.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The sergeant was discussing the matter with the roundsman when suddenly from a private house before which at the moment they were passing came a series of wild, frantic screams, and the next instant the screams were followed by cries of "fire! fire!"
a particular point in time
From this reading The sergeant was discussing the matter with the roundsman when suddenly from a private house before which at the moment they were passing came a series of wild, frantic screams, and the next instant the screams were followed by cries of "fire! fire!"
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE VENTRILOQUISTS DO RATTLE THE SERGEANT AND HIS PLATOON AND AGAIN RAISE OLD CAIN IN A MOST REMARKABLE MANNER.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The sergeant was discussing the matter with the roundsman when suddenly from a private house before which at the moment they were passing came a series of wild, frantic screams, and the next instant the screams were followed by cries of "fire! fire!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The two vocal experts fell to the trail of the sergeant and his platoon, but kept well out of sight.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE VENTRILOQUISTS DO RATTLE THE SERGEANT AND HIS PLATOON AND AGAIN RAISE OLD CAIN IN A MOST REMARKABLE MANNER.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The two vocal experts fell to the trail of the sergeant and his platoon, but kept well out of sight.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading The whole charge against them was having claimed that they had overheard cries of fire.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The sergeant was discussing the matter with the roundsman when suddenly from a private house before which at the moment they were passing came a series of wild, frantic screams, and the next instant the screams were followed by cries of "fire! fire!"
patrolmennounUS /pətroʊlˈmen/
plural of “patrolman” — a policeman who patrols a given region
From this reading They were determined to set the two patrolmen right after getting them in such a bad scrape.
PLATOONnounUS /pləˈtuːn/
a military unit that is a subdivision of a company; usually has a headquarters and two or more squads; usually commanded by a lieutenant
From this reading THE VENTRILOQUISTS DO RATTLE THE SERGEANT AND HIS PLATOON AND AGAIN RAISE OLD CAIN IN A MOST REMARKABLE MANNER.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading The sergeant was discussing the matter with the roundsman when suddenly from a private house before which at the moment they were passing came a series of wild, frantic screams, and the next instant the screams were followed by cries of "fire! fire!"
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading THE VENTRILOQUISTS DO RATTLE THE SERGEANT AND HIS PLATOON AND AGAIN RAISE OLD CAIN IN A MOST REMARKABLE MANNER.
RATTLEverbUS /ˈrætəl/
make short successive sounds
From this reading THE VENTRILOQUISTS DO RATTLE THE SERGEANT AND HIS PLATOON AND AGAIN RAISE OLD CAIN IN A MOST REMARKABLE MANNER.
unusual or striking
From this reading THE VENTRILOQUISTS DO RATTLE THE SERGEANT AND HIS PLATOON AND AGAIN RAISE OLD CAIN IN A MOST REMARKABLE MANNER.
precisely, exactly
From this reading They were determined to set the two patrolmen right after getting them in such a bad scrape.
roundsmannoun
a workman employed to make rounds (to deliver goods or make inspections or so on)
From this reading The sergeant was discussing the matter with the roundsman when suddenly from a private house before which at the moment they were passing came a series of wild, frantic screams, and the next instant the screams were followed by cries of "fire! fire!"
scrapeverbUS /skreɪp/
scratch repeatedly
From this reading They were determined to set the two patrolmen right after getting them in such a bad scrape.
screamsnounUS /skriːmz/
plural of “scream” — sharp piercing cry
From this reading The sergeant was discussing the matter with the roundsman when suddenly from a private house before which at the moment they were passing came a series of wild, frantic screams, and the next instant the screams were followed by cries of "fire! fire!"
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading THE VENTRILOQUISTS DO RATTLE THE SERGEANT AND HIS PLATOON AND AGAIN RAISE OLD CAIN IN A MOST REMARKABLE MANNER.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading The sergeant was discussing the matter with the roundsman when suddenly from a private house before which at the moment they were passing came a series of wild, frantic screams, and the next instant the screams were followed by cries of "fire! fire!"
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading They were determined to set the two patrolmen right after getting them in such a bad scrape.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The two vocal experts fell to the trail of the sergeant and his platoon, but kept well out of sight.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading They were determined to set the two patrolmen right after getting them in such a bad scrape.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The sergeant was discussing the matter with the roundsman when suddenly from a private house before which at the moment they were passing came a series of wild, frantic screams, and the next instant the screams were followed by cries of "fire! fire!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The whole charge against them was having claimed that they had overheard cries of fire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VENTRILOQUISTS DO RATTLE THE SERGEANT AND HIS PLATOON AND AGAIN RAISE OLD CAIN IN A MOST REMARKABLE MANNER.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were determined to set the two patrolmen right after getting them in such a bad scrape.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were determined to set the two patrolmen right after getting them in such a bad scrape.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The two vocal experts fell to the trail of the sergeant and his platoon, but kept well out of sight.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading The two vocal experts fell to the trail of the sergeant and his platoon, but kept well out of sight.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two vocal experts fell to the trail of the sergeant and his platoon, but kept well out of sight.
VENTRILOQUISTS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE VENTRILOQUISTS DO RATTLE THE SERGEANT AND HIS PLATOON AND AGAIN RAISE OLD CAIN IN A MOST REMARKABLE MANNER.
vocaladjectiveUS /ˈvoʊkəl/
relating to or designed for or using the singing voice
From this reading The two vocal experts fell to the trail of the sergeant and his platoon, but kept well out of sight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The whole charge against them was having claimed that they had overheard cries of fire.
(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 The two vocal experts fell to the trail of the sergeant and his platoon, but kept well out of sight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were determined to set the two patrolmen right after getting them in such a bad scrape.
at the time that
From this reading The sergeant was discussing the matter with the roundsman when suddenly from a private house before which at the moment they were passing came a series of wild, frantic screams, and the next instant the screams were followed by cries of "fire! fire!"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The sergeant was discussing the matter with the roundsman when suddenly from a private house before which at the moment they were passing came a series of wild, frantic screams, and the next instant the screams were followed by cries of "fire! fire!"
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole charge against them was having claimed that they had overheard cries of fire.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The sergeant was discussing the matter with the roundsman when suddenly from a private house before which at the moment they were passing came a series of wild, frantic screams, and the next instant the screams were followed by cries of "fire! fire!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sergeant was discussing the matter with the roundsman when suddenly from a private house before which at the moment they were passing came a series of wild, frantic screams, and the next instant the screams were followed by cries of "fire! fire!"
