used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He used his influence to get Elliot released, and with a touch of cynicism quite characteristic went on the bond of his rival.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading An information was filed against the field agent of the Land Department for highway robbery and attempted murder, but Gordon went about his business just as if he were not under a cloud.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading An information was filed against the field agent of the Land Department for highway robbery and attempted murder, but Gordon went about his business just as if he were not under a cloud.
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading An information was filed against the field agent of the Land Department for highway robbery and attempted murder, but Gordon went about his business just as if he were not under a cloud.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An information was filed against the field agent of the Land Department for highway robbery and attempted murder, but Gordon went about his business just as if he were not under a cloud.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He used his influence to get Elliot released, and with a touch of cynicism quite characteristic went on the bond of his rival.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading An information was filed against the field agent of the Land Department for highway robbery and attempted murder, but Gordon went about his business just as if he were not under a cloud.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Women and children looked at him curiously and whispered as he passed.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading An information was filed against the field agent of the Land Department for highway robbery and attempted murder, but Gordon went about his business just as if he were not under a cloud.
bondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading He used his influence to get Elliot released, and with a touch of cynicism quite characteristic went on the bond of his rival.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading An information was filed against the field agent of the Land Department for highway robbery and attempted murder, but Gordon went about his business just as if he were not under a cloud.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading An information was filed against the field agent of the Land Department for highway robbery and attempted murder, but Gordon went about his business just as if he were not under a cloud.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading He used his influence to get Elliot released, and with a touch of cynicism quite characteristic went on the bond of his rival.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Women and children looked at him curiously and whispered as he passed.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading An information was filed against the field agent of the Land Department for highway robbery and attempted murder, but Gordon went about his business just as if he were not under a cloud.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading Women and children looked at him curiously and whispered as he passed.
cynicismnounUS /ˈsɪnɪsɪzəm/
a cynical feeling of distrust
From this reading He used his influence to get Elliot released, and with a touch of cynicism quite characteristic went on the bond of his rival.
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading An information was filed against the field agent of the Land Department for highway robbery and attempted murder, but Gordon went about his business just as if he were not under a cloud.
Elliot
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From this reading He used his influence to get Elliot released, and with a touch of cynicism quite characteristic went on the bond of his rival.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading An information was filed against the field agent of the Land Department for highway robbery and attempted murder, but Gordon went about his business just as if he were not under a cloud.
filedverbUS /faɪld/
past form of “file” — record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading An information was filed against the field agent of the Land Department for highway robbery and attempted murder, but Gordon went about his business just as if he were not under a cloud.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading GORDON FINDS HIMSELF UNPOPULAR Macdonald kept his word to Sheba.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An information was filed against the field agent of the Land Department for highway robbery and attempted murder, but Gordon went about his business just as if he were not under a cloud.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He used his influence to get Elliot released, and with a touch of cynicism quite characteristic went on the bond of his rival.
GORDON
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GORDON FINDS HIMSELF UNPOPULAR Macdonald kept his word to Sheba.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He used his influence to get Elliot released, and with a touch of cynicism quite characteristic went on the bond of his rival.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading An information was filed against the field agent of the Land Department for highway robbery and attempted murder, but Gordon went about his business just as if he were not under a cloud.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Women and children looked at him curiously and whispered as he passed.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading GORDON FINDS HIMSELF UNPOPULAR Macdonald kept his word to Sheba.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GORDON FINDS HIMSELF UNPOPULAR Macdonald kept his word to Sheba.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading An information was filed against the field agent of the Land Department for highway robbery and attempted murder, but Gordon went about his business just as if he were not under a cloud.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading He used his influence to get Elliot released, and with a touch of cynicism quite characteristic went on the bond of his rival.
a message received and understood
From this reading An information was filed against the field agent of the Land Department for highway robbery and attempted murder, but Gordon went about his business just as if he were not under a cloud.
and nothing more
From this reading An information was filed against the field agent of the Land Department for highway robbery and attempted murder, but Gordon went about his business just as if he were not under a cloud.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading GORDON FINDS HIMSELF UNPOPULAR Macdonald kept his word to Sheba.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading An information was filed against the field agent of the Land Department for highway robbery and attempted murder, but Gordon went about his business just as if he were not under a cloud.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading None the less, he walked the streets a marked man.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Women and children looked at him curiously and whispered as he passed.
Macdonald
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GORDON FINDS HIMSELF UNPOPULAR Macdonald kept his word to Sheba.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading None the less, he walked the streets a marked man.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading None the less, he walked the streets a marked man.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading An information was filed against the field agent of the Land Department for highway robbery and attempted murder, but Gordon went about his business just as if he were not under a cloud.
not one, and not any
From this reading None the less, he walked the streets a marked man.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading An information was filed against the field agent of the Land Department for highway robbery and attempted murder, but Gordon went about his business just as if he were not under a cloud.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He used his influence to get Elliot released, and with a touch of cynicism quite characteristic went on the bond of his rival.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He used his influence to get Elliot released, and with a touch of cynicism quite characteristic went on the bond of his rival.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Women and children looked at him curiously and whispered as he passed.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He used his influence to get Elliot released, and with a touch of cynicism quite characteristic went on the bond of his rival.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading He used his influence to get Elliot released, and with a touch of cynicism quite characteristic went on the bond of his rival.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading He used his influence to get Elliot released, and with a touch of cynicism quite characteristic went on the bond of his rival.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading An information was filed against the field agent of the Land Department for highway robbery and attempted murder, but Gordon went about his business just as if he were not under a cloud.
Sheba
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GORDON FINDS HIMSELF UNPOPULAR Macdonald kept his word to Sheba.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading None the less, he walked the streets a marked man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He used his influence to get Elliot released, and with a touch of cynicism quite characteristic went on the bond of his rival.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GORDON FINDS HIMSELF UNPOPULAR Macdonald kept his word to Sheba.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading He used his influence to get Elliot released, and with a touch of cynicism quite characteristic went on the bond of his rival.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading An information was filed against the field agent of the Land Department for highway robbery and attempted murder, but Gordon went about his business just as if he were not under a cloud.
UNPOPULARadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with disfavor or lacking general approval
From this reading GORDON FINDS HIMSELF UNPOPULAR Macdonald kept his word to Sheba.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He used his influence to get Elliot released, and with a touch of cynicism quite characteristic went on the bond of his rival.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading None the less, he walked the streets a marked man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An information was filed against the field agent of the Land Department for highway robbery and attempted murder, but Gordon went about his business just as if he were not under a cloud.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He used his influence to get Elliot released, and with a touch of cynicism quite characteristic went on the bond of his rival.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading An information was filed against the field agent of the Land Department for highway robbery and attempted murder, but Gordon went about his business just as if he were not under a cloud.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Women and children looked at him curiously and whispered as he passed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He used his influence to get Elliot released, and with a touch of cynicism quite characteristic went on the bond of his rival.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Women and children looked at him curiously and whispered as he passed.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading GORDON FINDS HIMSELF UNPOPULAR Macdonald kept his word to Sheba.
