used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wycliff then thanked the Sheriff and his family, and walked out upon the streets of Elmfield, a free man.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Sheriff Coggswell’s family apartments were in the front part of the jail building, and here he entertained his old friend, Wycliff, until the notice came from Congressman Baldwin that he made no charge against him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sheriff Coggswell’s family apartments were in the front part of the jail building, and here he entertained his old friend, Wycliff, until the notice came from Congressman Baldwin that he made no charge against him.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Sheriff Coggswell’s family apartments were in the front part of the jail building, and here he entertained his old friend, Wycliff, until the notice came from Congressman Baldwin that he made no charge against him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the gateway of the jail-grounds he was met by a messenger from Papyrus bearing a telegram from Colonel Lathrop:-- “Rich vein struck at the Rattlesnake.
BaldwinnounUS /ˈbɔːldwən/
United States author who was an outspoken critic of racism (1924-1987)
From this reading Sheriff Coggswell’s family apartments were in the front part of the jail building, and here he entertained his old friend, Wycliff, until the notice came from Congressman Baldwin that he made no charge against him.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading At the gateway of the jail-grounds he was met by a messenger from Papyrus bearing a telegram from Colonel Lathrop:-- “Rich vein struck at the Rattlesnake.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Sheriff Coggswell’s family apartments were in the front part of the jail building, and here he entertained his old friend, Wycliff, until the notice came from Congressman Baldwin that he made no charge against him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At the gateway of the jail-grounds he was met by a messenger from Papyrus bearing a telegram from Colonel Lathrop:-- “Rich vein struck at the Rattlesnake.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Sheriff Coggswell’s family apartments were in the front part of the jail building, and here he entertained his old friend, Wycliff, until the notice came from Congressman Baldwin that he made no charge against him.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Sheriff Coggswell’s family apartments were in the front part of the jail building, and here he entertained his old friend, Wycliff, until the notice came from Congressman Baldwin that he made no charge against him.
Coggswell's
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From this reading Sheriff Coggswell’s family apartments were in the front part of the jail building, and here he entertained his old friend, Wycliff, until the notice came from Congressman Baldwin that he made no charge against him.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading At the gateway of the jail-grounds he was met by a messenger from Papyrus bearing a telegram from Colonel Lathrop:-- “Rich vein struck at the Rattlesnake.
CongressmannounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəsmən/
a member of the United States House of Representatives
From this reading Sheriff Coggswell’s family apartments were in the front part of the jail building, and here he entertained his old friend, Wycliff, until the notice came from Congressman Baldwin that he made no charge against him.
Elmfield
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From this reading Wycliff then thanked the Sheriff and his family, and walked out upon the streets of Elmfield, a free man.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Sheriff Coggswell’s family apartments were in the front part of the jail building, and here he entertained his old friend, Wycliff, until the notice came from Congressman Baldwin that he made no charge against him.
a social unit living together
From this reading Sheriff Coggswell’s family apartments were in the front part of the jail building, and here he entertained his old friend, Wycliff, until the notice came from Congressman Baldwin that he made no charge against him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Syndicate offers one million for mine.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Wycliff then thanked the Sheriff and his family, and walked out upon the streets of Elmfield, a free man.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Sheriff Coggswell’s family apartments were in the front part of the jail building, and here he entertained his old friend, Wycliff, until the notice came from Congressman Baldwin that he made no charge against him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sheriff Coggswell’s family apartments were in the front part of the jail building, and here he entertained his old friend, Wycliff, until the notice came from Congressman Baldwin that he made no charge against him.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Sheriff Coggswell’s family apartments were in the front part of the jail building, and here he entertained his old friend, Wycliff, until the notice came from Congressman Baldwin that he made no charge against him.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Full particulars by letter.”
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading At the gateway of the jail-grounds he was met by a messenger from Papyrus bearing a telegram from Colonel Lathrop:-- “Rich vein struck at the Rattlesnake.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sheriff Coggswell’s family apartments were in the front part of the jail building, and here he entertained his old friend, Wycliff, until the notice came from Congressman Baldwin that he made no charge against him.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Sheriff Coggswell’s family apartments were in the front part of the jail building, and here he entertained his old friend, Wycliff, until the notice came from Congressman Baldwin that he made no charge against him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sheriff Coggswell’s family apartments were in the front part of the jail building, and here he entertained his old friend, Wycliff, until the notice came from Congressman Baldwin that he made no charge against him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sheriff Coggswell’s family apartments were in the front part of the jail building, and here he entertained his old friend, Wycliff, until the notice came from Congressman Baldwin that he made no charge against him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sheriff Coggswell’s family apartments were in the front part of the jail building, and here he entertained his old friend, Wycliff, until the notice came from Congressman Baldwin that he made no charge against him.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading Sheriff Coggswell’s family apartments were in the front part of the jail building, and here he entertained his old friend, Wycliff, until the notice came from Congressman Baldwin that he made no charge against him.
jail-grounds
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From this reading At the gateway of the jail-grounds he was met by a messenger from Papyrus bearing a telegram from Colonel Lathrop:-- “Rich vein struck at the Rattlesnake.
Lathrop
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From this reading At the gateway of the jail-grounds he was met by a messenger from Papyrus bearing a telegram from Colonel Lathrop:-- “Rich vein struck at the Rattlesnake.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Full particulars by letter.”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Sheriff Coggswell’s family apartments were in the front part of the jail building, and here he entertained his old friend, Wycliff, until the notice came from Congressman Baldwin that he made no charge against him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Wycliff then thanked the Sheriff and his family, and walked out upon the streets of Elmfield, a free man.
a person who carries a message
From this reading At the gateway of the jail-grounds he was met by a messenger from Papyrus bearing a telegram from Colonel Lathrop:-- “Rich vein struck at the Rattlesnake.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading At the gateway of the jail-grounds he was met by a messenger from Papyrus bearing a telegram from Colonel Lathrop:-- “Rich vein struck at the Rattlesnake.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading Syndicate offers one million for mine.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Syndicate offers one million for mine.
not any; not one
From this reading Sheriff Coggswell’s family apartments were in the front part of the jail building, and here he entertained his old friend, Wycliff, until the notice came from Congressman Baldwin that he made no charge against him.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Sheriff Coggswell’s family apartments were in the front part of the jail building, and here he entertained his old friend, Wycliff, until the notice came from Congressman Baldwin that he made no charge against him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sheriff Coggswell’s family apartments were in the front part of the jail building, and here he entertained his old friend, Wycliff, until the notice came from Congressman Baldwin that he made no charge against him.
offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading Syndicate offers one million for mine.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Sheriff Coggswell’s family apartments were in the front part of the jail building, and here he entertained his old friend, Wycliff, until the notice came from Congressman Baldwin that he made no charge against him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Syndicate offers one million for mine.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Wycliff then thanked the Sheriff and his family, and walked out upon the streets of Elmfield, a free man.
Papyrusnoun
paper made from the papyrus plant by cutting it in strips and pressing it flat; used by ancient Egyptians and Greeks and Romans
From this reading At the gateway of the jail-grounds he was met by a messenger from Papyrus bearing a telegram from Colonel Lathrop:-- “Rich vein struck at the Rattlesnake.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Sheriff Coggswell’s family apartments were in the front part of the jail building, and here he entertained his old friend, Wycliff, until the notice came from Congressman Baldwin that he made no charge against him.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading Full particulars by letter.”
RattlesnakenounUS /ˈrætəlsneɪk/
pit viper with horny segments at the end of the tail that rattle when shaken
From this reading At the gateway of the jail-grounds he was met by a messenger from Papyrus bearing a telegram from Colonel Lathrop:-- “Rich vein struck at the Rattlesnake.
possessing material wealth
From this reading At the gateway of the jail-grounds he was met by a messenger from Papyrus bearing a telegram from Colonel Lathrop:-- “Rich vein struck at the Rattlesnake.
SheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading Sheriff Coggswell’s family apartments were in the front part of the jail building, and here he entertained his old friend, Wycliff, until the notice came from Congressman Baldwin that he made no charge against him.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Wycliff then thanked the Sheriff and his family, and walked out upon the streets of Elmfield, a free man.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading At the gateway of the jail-grounds he was met by a messenger from Papyrus bearing a telegram from Colonel Lathrop:-- “Rich vein struck at the Rattlesnake.
SyndicatenounUS /ˈsɪndɪkət/
a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities
From this reading Syndicate offers one million for mine.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading At the gateway of the jail-grounds he was met by a messenger from Papyrus bearing a telegram from Colonel Lathrop:-- “Rich vein struck at the Rattlesnake.
thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Wycliff then thanked the Sheriff and his family, and walked out upon the streets of Elmfield, a free man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sheriff Coggswell’s family apartments were in the front part of the jail building, and here he entertained his old friend, Wycliff, until the notice came from Congressman Baldwin that he made no charge against him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sheriff Coggswell’s family apartments were in the front part of the jail building, and here he entertained his old friend, Wycliff, until the notice came from Congressman Baldwin that he made no charge against him.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Wycliff then thanked the Sheriff and his family, and walked out upon the streets of Elmfield, a free man.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Sheriff Coggswell’s family apartments were in the front part of the jail building, and here he entertained his old friend, Wycliff, until the notice came from Congressman Baldwin that he made no charge against him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Wycliff then thanked the Sheriff and his family, and walked out upon the streets of Elmfield, a free man.
veinnounUS /veɪn/
a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading At the gateway of the jail-grounds he was met by a messenger from Papyrus bearing a telegram from Colonel Lathrop:-- “Rich vein struck at the Rattlesnake.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Wycliff then thanked the Sheriff and his family, and walked out upon the streets of Elmfield, a free man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the gateway of the jail-grounds he was met by a messenger from Papyrus bearing a telegram from Colonel Lathrop:-- “Rich vein struck at the Rattlesnake.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sheriff Coggswell’s family apartments were in the front part of the jail building, and here he entertained his old friend, Wycliff, until the notice came from Congressman Baldwin that he made no charge against him.
Wycliff
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From this reading Sheriff Coggswell’s family apartments were in the front part of the jail building, and here he entertained his old friend, Wycliff, until the notice came from Congressman Baldwin that he made no charge against him.
