used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DECLARATION OF WAR FOR a moment, it looked as though summary vengeance would be taken upon the special delegate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One of them snapped a pair of handcuffs on the wrists of the cowering man, while the other snatched out a revolver and faced the shrieking mob.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DECLARATION OF WAR FOR a moment, it looked as though summary vengeance would be taken upon the special delegate.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Stand back!” he cried, and when Bassett pressed on, caught him by the collar and flung him away.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “Stand back!” he cried, and when Bassett pressed on, caught him by the collar and flung him away.
Bassett
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From this reading “Stand back!” he cried, and when Bassett pressed on, caught him by the collar and flung him away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading DECLARATION OF WAR FOR a moment, it looked as though summary vengeance would be taken upon the special delegate.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the detectives were equal to the occasion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Stand back!” he cried, and when Bassett pressed on, caught him by the collar and flung him away.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading “Stand back!” he cried, and when Bassett pressed on, caught him by the collar and flung him away.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading “Stand back!” he cried, and when Bassett pressed on, caught him by the collar and flung him away.
coweringverbUS /ˈkaʊərɪŋ/
-ing form of “cower” — crouch or curl up
From this reading One of them snapped a pair of handcuffs on the wrists of the cowering man, while the other snatched out a revolver and faced the shrieking mob.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Stand back!” he cried, and when Bassett pressed on, caught him by the collar and flung him away.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading “Let the law deal with this man.
DECLARATIONnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading DECLARATION OF WAR FOR a moment, it looked as though summary vengeance would be taken upon the special delegate.
delegateverbUS /ˈdeləɡeɪt/
transfer power to someone
From this reading DECLARATION OF WAR FOR a moment, it looked as though summary vengeance would be taken upon the special delegate.
detectivesnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading But the detectives were equal to the occasion.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading But the detectives were equal to the occasion.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading One of them snapped a pair of handcuffs on the wrists of the cowering man, while the other snatched out a revolver and faced the shrieking mob.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading “Stand back!” he cried, and when Bassett pressed on, caught him by the collar and flung him away.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DECLARATION OF WAR FOR a moment, it looked as though summary vengeance would be taken upon the special delegate.
handcuffsnounUS /ˈhændkʌfs/
plural of “handcuff” — shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
From this reading One of them snapped a pair of handcuffs on the wrists of the cowering man, while the other snatched out a revolver and faced the shrieking mob.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Stand back!” he cried, and when Bassett pressed on, caught him by the collar and flung him away.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Stand back!” he cried, and when Bassett pressed on, caught him by the collar and flung him away.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DECLARATION OF WAR FOR a moment, it looked as though summary vengeance would be taken upon the special delegate.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading “Let the law deal with this man.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Let the law deal with this man.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading DECLARATION OF WAR FOR a moment, it looked as though summary vengeance would be taken upon the special delegate.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading One of them snapped a pair of handcuffs on the wrists of the cowering man, while the other snatched out a revolver and faced the shrieking mob.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading One of them snapped a pair of handcuffs on the wrists of the cowering man, while the other snatched out a revolver and faced the shrieking mob.
a particular point in time
From this reading DECLARATION OF WAR FOR a moment, it looked as though summary vengeance would be taken upon the special delegate.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading But the detectives were equal to the occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DECLARATION OF WAR FOR a moment, it looked as though summary vengeance would be taken upon the special delegate.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One of them snapped a pair of handcuffs on the wrists of the cowering man, while the other snatched out a revolver and faced the shrieking mob.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of them snapped a pair of handcuffs on the wrists of the cowering man, while the other snatched out a revolver and faced the shrieking mob.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One of them snapped a pair of handcuffs on the wrists of the cowering man, while the other snatched out a revolver and faced the shrieking mob.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading One of them snapped a pair of handcuffs on the wrists of the cowering man, while the other snatched out a revolver and faced the shrieking mob.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading One of them snapped a pair of handcuffs on the wrists of the cowering man, while the other snatched out a revolver and faced the shrieking mob.
compacted by ironing
From this reading “Stand back!” he cried, and when Bassett pressed on, caught him by the collar and flung him away.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading One of them snapped a pair of handcuffs on the wrists of the cowering man, while the other snatched out a revolver and faced the shrieking mob.
shriekingnounUS /ˈʃriːkɪŋ/
sharp piercing cry
From this reading One of them snapped a pair of handcuffs on the wrists of the cowering man, while the other snatched out a revolver and faced the shrieking mob.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading One of them snapped a pair of handcuffs on the wrists of the cowering man, while the other snatched out a revolver and faced the shrieking mob.
snatchedverbUS /snætʃt/
past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading One of them snapped a pair of handcuffs on the wrists of the cowering man, while the other snatched out a revolver and faced the shrieking mob.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading DECLARATION OF WAR FOR a moment, it looked as though summary vengeance would be taken upon the special delegate.
be standing; be upright
From this reading “Stand back!” he cried, and when Bassett pressed on, caught him by the collar and flung him away.
summarynounUS /ˈsʌməri/
a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
From this reading DECLARATION OF WAR FOR a moment, it looked as though summary vengeance would be taken upon the special delegate.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading DECLARATION OF WAR FOR a moment, it looked as though summary vengeance would be taken upon the special delegate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DECLARATION OF WAR FOR a moment, it looked as though summary vengeance would be taken upon the special delegate.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading One of them snapped a pair of handcuffs on the wrists of the cowering man, while the other snatched out a revolver and faced the shrieking mob.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Let the law deal with this man.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading DECLARATION OF WAR FOR a moment, it looked as though summary vengeance would be taken upon the special delegate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the detectives were equal to the occasion.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading DECLARATION OF WAR FOR a moment, it looked as though summary vengeance would be taken upon the special delegate.
vengeancenounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading DECLARATION OF WAR FOR a moment, it looked as though summary vengeance would be taken upon the special delegate.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading DECLARATION OF WAR FOR a moment, it looked as though summary vengeance would be taken upon the special delegate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the detectives were equal to the occasion.
at the time that
From this reading “Stand back!” he cried, and when Bassett pressed on, caught him by the collar and flung him away.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading One of them snapped a pair of handcuffs on the wrists of the cowering man, while the other snatched out a revolver and faced the shrieking mob.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Let the law deal with this man.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading DECLARATION OF WAR FOR a moment, it looked as though summary vengeance would be taken upon the special delegate.
wristsnounUS /rɪsts/
plural of “wrist” — a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading One of them snapped a pair of handcuffs on the wrists of the cowering man, while the other snatched out a revolver and faced the shrieking mob.
