used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We’re fools, are we?” sneered Black “We’re people whom you can beat with your cheap little tricks about a different signature for each station on the line, are we?
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading We’re fools, are we?” sneered Black “We’re people whom you can beat with your cheap little tricks about a different signature for each station on the line, are we?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We’re fools, are we?” sneered Black “We’re people whom you can beat with your cheap little tricks about a different signature for each station on the line, are we?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For that was why the conductor refused the false order at Brewster’s.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He has a code of signatures for train orders---a different signature to be used for messages at each station?”
beadsnounUS /biːdz/
several beads threaded together on a string
From this reading BLACK’S TRUMP CARD “You scoundrel---you unhung imitation of Satan himself!” gasped Reade, great beads of perspiration standing out on his face.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading We’re fools, are we?” sneered Black “We’re people whom you can beat with your cheap little tricks about a different signature for each station on the line, are we?
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading We’re fools, are we?” sneered Black “We’re people whom you can beat with your cheap little tricks about a different signature for each station on the line, are we?
BLACK'SnounUS /blæks/
possessive form of “black” — the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading BLACK’S TRUMP CARD “You scoundrel---you unhung imitation of Satan himself!” gasped Reade, great beads of perspiration standing out on his face.
Brewster's
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From this reading For that was why the conductor refused the false order at Brewster’s.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading We’re fools, are we?” sneered Black “We’re people whom you can beat with your cheap little tricks about a different signature for each station on the line, are we?
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading BLACK’S TRUMP CARD “You scoundrel---you unhung imitation of Satan himself!” gasped Reade, great beads of perspiration standing out on his face.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading We’re fools, are we?” sneered Black “We’re people whom you can beat with your cheap little tricks about a different signature for each station on the line, are we?
codenounUS /koʊd/
a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)
From this reading He has a code of signatures for train orders---a different signature to be used for messages at each station?”
conductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading For that was why the conductor refused the false order at Brewster’s.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading We’re fools, are we?” sneered Black “We’re people whom you can beat with your cheap little tricks about a different signature for each station on the line, are we?
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading We’re fools, are we?” sneered Black “We’re people whom you can beat with your cheap little tricks about a different signature for each station on the line, are we?
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading BLACK’S TRUMP CARD “You scoundrel---you unhung imitation of Satan himself!” gasped Reade, great beads of perspiration standing out on his face.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading For that was why the conductor refused the false order at Brewster’s.
foolsnounUS /fuːlz/
plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading We’re fools, are we?” sneered Black “We’re people whom you can beat with your cheap little tricks about a different signature for each station on the line, are we?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We’re fools, are we?” sneered Black “We’re people whom you can beat with your cheap little tricks about a different signature for each station on the line, are we?
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading BLACK’S TRUMP CARD “You scoundrel---you unhung imitation of Satan himself!” gasped Reade, great beads of perspiration standing out on his face.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading BLACK’S TRUMP CARD “You scoundrel---you unhung imitation of Satan himself!” gasped Reade, great beads of perspiration standing out on his face.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has a code of signatures for train orders---a different signature to be used for messages at each station?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has a code of signatures for train orders---a different signature to be used for messages at each station?”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading BLACK’S TRUMP CARD “You scoundrel---you unhung imitation of Satan himself!” gasped Reade, great beads of perspiration standing out on his face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BLACK’S TRUMP CARD “You scoundrel---you unhung imitation of Satan himself!” gasped Reade, great beads of perspiration standing out on his face.
imitationnounUS /ˌɪməˈteɪʃən/
the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
From this reading BLACK’S TRUMP CARD “You scoundrel---you unhung imitation of Satan himself!” gasped Reade, great beads of perspiration standing out on his face.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading We’re fools, are we?” sneered Black “We’re people whom you can beat with your cheap little tricks about a different signature for each station on the line, are we?
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We’re fools, are we?” sneered Black “We’re people whom you can beat with your cheap little tricks about a different signature for each station on the line, are we?
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading He has a code of signatures for train orders---a different signature to be used for messages at each station?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BLACK’S TRUMP CARD “You scoundrel---you unhung imitation of Satan himself!” gasped Reade, great beads of perspiration standing out on his face.
Oho
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From this reading “Oho!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BLACK’S TRUMP CARD “You scoundrel---you unhung imitation of Satan himself!” gasped Reade, great beads of perspiration standing out on his face.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading For that was why the conductor refused the false order at Brewster’s.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He has a code of signatures for train orders---a different signature to be used for messages at each station?”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading BLACK’S TRUMP CARD “You scoundrel---you unhung imitation of Satan himself!” gasped Reade, great beads of perspiration standing out on his face.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading We’re fools, are we?” sneered Black “We’re people whom you can beat with your cheap little tricks about a different signature for each station on the line, are we?
perspirationnounUS /ˌpɜːrspərˈeɪʃən/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading BLACK’S TRUMP CARD “You scoundrel---you unhung imitation of Satan himself!” gasped Reade, great beads of perspiration standing out on his face.
Reade
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From this reading BLACK’S TRUMP CARD “You scoundrel---you unhung imitation of Satan himself!” gasped Reade, great beads of perspiration standing out on his face.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading For that was why the conductor refused the false order at Brewster’s.
SatannounUS /ˈseɪtən/
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading BLACK’S TRUMP CARD “You scoundrel---you unhung imitation of Satan himself!” gasped Reade, great beads of perspiration standing out on his face.
scoundrelnounUS /ˈskaʊndrəl/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading BLACK’S TRUMP CARD “You scoundrel---you unhung imitation of Satan himself!” gasped Reade, great beads of perspiration standing out on his face.
signaturenounUS /ˈsɪɡnətʃər/
your name written in your own handwriting
From this reading We’re fools, are we?” sneered Black “We’re people whom you can beat with your cheap little tricks about a different signature for each station on the line, are we?
signaturesnounUS /ˈsɪɡnətʃərz/
plural of “signature” — your name written in your own handwriting
From this reading He has a code of signatures for train orders---a different signature to be used for messages at each station?”
sneeredverbUS /snɪrd/
past form of “sneer” — express through a scornful smile
From this reading We’re fools, are we?” sneered Black “We’re people whom you can beat with your cheap little tricks about a different signature for each station on the line, are we?
having a supporting base
From this reading BLACK’S TRUMP CARD “You scoundrel---you unhung imitation of Satan himself!” gasped Reade, great beads of perspiration standing out on his face.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading We’re fools, are we?” sneered Black “We’re people whom you can beat with your cheap little tricks about a different signature for each station on the line, are we?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For that was why the conductor refused the false order at Brewster’s.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We’re fools, are we?” sneered Black “We’re people whom you can beat with your cheap little tricks about a different signature for each station on the line, are we?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He has a code of signatures for train orders---a different signature to be used for messages at each station?”
create by training and teaching
From this reading He has a code of signatures for train orders---a different signature to be used for messages at each station?”
tricksnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading We’re fools, are we?” sneered Black “We’re people whom you can beat with your cheap little tricks about a different signature for each station on the line, are we?
TRUMPverbUS /trʌmp/
produce a sound as if from a trumpet
From this reading BLACK’S TRUMP CARD “You scoundrel---you unhung imitation of Satan himself!” gasped Reade, great beads of perspiration standing out on his face.
unhung
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From this reading BLACK’S TRUMP CARD “You scoundrel---you unhung imitation of Satan himself!” gasped Reade, great beads of perspiration standing out on his face.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He has a code of signatures for train orders---a different signature to be used for messages at each station?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For that was why the conductor refused the false order at Brewster’s.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We’re fools, are we?” sneered Black “We’re people whom you can beat with your cheap little tricks about a different signature for each station on the line, are we?
We're
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From this reading We’re fools, are we?” sneered Black “We’re people whom you can beat with your cheap little tricks about a different signature for each station on the line, are we?
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We’re fools, are we?” sneered Black “We’re people whom you can beat with your cheap little tricks about a different signature for each station on the line, are we?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading For that was why the conductor refused the false order at Brewster’s.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We’re fools, are we?” sneered Black “We’re people whom you can beat with your cheap little tricks about a different signature for each station on the line, are we?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading BLACK’S TRUMP CARD “You scoundrel---you unhung imitation of Satan himself!” gasped Reade, great beads of perspiration standing out on his face.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading We’re fools, are we?” sneered Black “We’re people whom you can beat with your cheap little tricks about a different signature for each station on the line, are we?
