used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The prisoner walked ahead, handcuffed to a deputy who was a head shorter than he and half his size.
at or in the front
From this reading The prisoner walked ahead, handcuffed to a deputy who was a head shorter than he and half his size.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The prisoner walked ahead, handcuffed to a deputy who was a head shorter than he and half his size.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading When they had formed in line on the sidewalk I followed behind the posse, crossing the street with them to the Court-house.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I waited in the Warden's office until the deputies came for the prisoner.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading A second officer walked behind; I kept close to this rear deputy and could see every movement he made.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A second officer walked behind; I kept close to this rear deputy and could see every movement he made.
Court-house
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From this reading When they had formed in line on the sidewalk I followed behind the posse, crossing the street with them to the Court-house.
traveling across
From this reading When they had formed in line on the sidewalk I followed behind the posse, crossing the street with them to the Court-house.
deputiesnounUS /ˈdepjətiz/
plural of “deputy” — someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
From this reading I waited in the Warden's office until the deputies came for the prisoner.
deputynounUS /ˈdepjəti/
someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
From this reading The prisoner walked ahead, handcuffed to a deputy who was a head shorter than he and half his size.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A second officer walked behind; I kept close to this rear deputy and could see every movement he made.
the organ of sight
From this reading I noticed that his fingers never left his hip pocket and that his eye never wavered from the slouch hat on the prisoner's head.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading I noticed that his fingers never left his hip pocket and that his eye never wavered from the slouch hat on the prisoner's head.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading When they had formed in line on the sidewalk I followed behind the posse, crossing the street with them to the Court-house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I waited in the Warden's office until the deputies came for the prisoner.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading When they had formed in line on the sidewalk I followed behind the posse, crossing the street with them to the Court-house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I noticed that his fingers never left his hip pocket and that his eye never wavered from the slouch hat on the prisoner's head.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When they had formed in line on the sidewalk I followed behind the posse, crossing the street with them to the Court-house.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The prisoner walked ahead, handcuffed to a deputy who was a head shorter than he and half his size.
handcuffedverbUS /ˈhændkʌft/
past form of “handcuff” — confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs
From this reading The prisoner walked ahead, handcuffed to a deputy who was a head shorter than he and half his size.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading I noticed that his fingers never left his hip pocket and that his eye never wavered from the slouch hat on the prisoner's head.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The prisoner walked ahead, handcuffed to a deputy who was a head shorter than he and half his size.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The prisoner walked ahead, handcuffed to a deputy who was a head shorter than he and half his size.
hipnounUS /hɪp/
either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh
From this reading I noticed that his fingers never left his hip pocket and that his eye never wavered from the slouch hat on the prisoner's head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The prisoner walked ahead, handcuffed to a deputy who was a head shorter than he and half his size.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I waited in the Warden's office until the deputies came for the prisoner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I waited in the Warden's office until the deputies came for the prisoner.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading A second officer walked behind; I kept close to this rear deputy and could see every movement he made.
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 I noticed that his fingers never left his hip pocket and that his eye never wavered from the slouch hat on the prisoner's head.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading When they had formed in line on the sidewalk I followed behind the posse, crossing the street with them to the Court-house.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A second officer walked behind; I kept close to this rear deputy and could see every movement he made.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading A second officer walked behind; I kept close to this rear deputy and could see every movement he made.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I noticed that his fingers never left his hip pocket and that his eye never wavered from the slouch hat on the prisoner's head.
being perceived or observed
From this reading I noticed that his fingers never left his hip pocket and that his eye never wavered from the slouch hat on the prisoner's head.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading I waited in the Warden's office until the deputies came for the prisoner.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading A second officer walked behind; I kept close to this rear deputy and could see every movement he made.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When they had formed in line on the sidewalk I followed behind the posse, crossing the street with them to the Court-house.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading I noticed that his fingers never left his hip pocket and that his eye never wavered from the slouch hat on the prisoner's head.
possenounUS /ˈpɑːsi/
a temporary police force
From this reading When they had formed in line on the sidewalk I followed behind the posse, crossing the street with them to the Court-house.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading I waited in the Warden's office until the deputies came for the prisoner.
prisoner'snounUS /ˈprɪzənərz/
possessive form of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading I noticed that his fingers never left his hip pocket and that his eye never wavered from the slouch hat on the prisoner's head.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading A second officer walked behind; I kept close to this rear deputy and could see every movement he made.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A second officer walked behind; I kept close to this rear deputy and could see every movement he made.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A second officer walked behind; I kept close to this rear deputy and could see every movement he made.
shorteradjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtər/
comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The prisoner walked ahead, handcuffed to a deputy who was a head shorter than he and half his size.
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading When they had formed in line on the sidewalk I followed behind the posse, crossing the street with them to the Court-house.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading The prisoner walked ahead, handcuffed to a deputy who was a head shorter than he and half his size.
slouchnounUS /slaʊtʃ/
an incompetent person; usually used in negative constructions
From this reading I noticed that his fingers never left his hip pocket and that his eye never wavered from the slouch hat on the prisoner's head.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading When they had formed in line on the sidewalk I followed behind the posse, crossing the street with them to the Court-house.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The prisoner walked ahead, handcuffed to a deputy who was a head shorter than he and half his size.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I noticed that his fingers never left his hip pocket and that his eye never wavered from the slouch hat on the prisoner's head.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I waited in the Warden's office until the deputies came for the prisoner.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When they had formed in line on the sidewalk I followed behind the posse, crossing the street with them to the Court-house.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they had formed in line on the sidewalk I followed behind the posse, crossing the street with them to the Court-house.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A second officer walked behind; I kept close to this rear deputy and could see every movement he made.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When they had formed in line on the sidewalk I followed behind the posse, crossing the street with them to the Court-house.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I waited in the Warden's office until the deputies came for the prisoner.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading I waited in the Warden's office until the deputies came for the prisoner.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The prisoner walked ahead, handcuffed to a deputy who was a head shorter than he and half his size.
Warden'snounUS /ˈwɔːrdənz/
possessive form of “warden” — the chief official in charge of a prison
From this reading I waited in the Warden's office until the deputies came for the prisoner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The prisoner walked ahead, handcuffed to a deputy who was a head shorter than he and half his size.
waveredverbUS /ˈweɪvərd/
past form of “waver” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading I noticed that his fingers never left his hip pocket and that his eye never wavered from the slouch hat on the prisoner's head.
at the time that
From this reading When they had formed in line on the sidewalk I followed behind the posse, crossing the street with them to the Court-house.
which person or people
From this reading The prisoner walked ahead, handcuffed to a deputy who was a head shorter than he and half his size.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When they had formed in line on the sidewalk I followed behind the posse, crossing the street with them to the Court-house.
