used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He tried to explain to his conscience that the whole thing had been a colossal piece of melodrama, and that he feared to get the ace of spades.
acenounUS /eɪs/
the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He tried to explain to his conscience that the whole thing had been a colossal piece of melodrama, and that he feared to get the ace of spades.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Although it hurt him deeply, he was obliged to admit to himself that his father had out-gamed him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although it hurt him deeply, he was obliged to admit to himself that his father had out-gamed him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He tried to explain to his conscience that the whole thing had been a colossal piece of melodrama, and that he feared to get the ace of spades.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading Angel McCoy rode back to Red Arrow, his mind filled with mixed emotions.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading There was little doubt in his mind that his first shot would settle the whole argument, and he would be branded as a murderer.
ArrownounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading Angel McCoy rode back to Red Arrow, his mind filled with mixed emotions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was little doubt in his mind that his first shot would settle the whole argument, and he would be branded as a murderer.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Angel McCoy rode back to Red Arrow, his mind filled with mixed emotions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was little doubt in his mind that his first shot would settle the whole argument, and he would be branded as a murderer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He tried to explain to his conscience that the whole thing had been a colossal piece of melodrama, and that he feared to get the ace of spades.
brandedadjectiveUS /ˈbrændɪd/
(of goods and merchandise) marked or labeled by a distinctive word or symbol indicating exclusive rights
From this reading There was little doubt in his mind that his first shot would settle the whole argument, and he would be branded as a murderer.
colossaladjectiveUS /kəˈlɑːsəl/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading He tried to explain to his conscience that the whole thing had been a colossal piece of melodrama, and that he feared to get the ace of spades.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading He tried to explain to his conscience that the whole thing had been a colossal piece of melodrama, and that he feared to get the ace of spades.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Although it hurt him deeply, he was obliged to admit to himself that his father had out-gamed him.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading There was little doubt in his mind that his first shot would settle the whole argument, and he would be branded as a murderer.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading Angel McCoy rode back to Red Arrow, his mind filled with mixed emotions.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading He tried to explain to his conscience that the whole thing had been a colossal piece of melodrama, and that he feared to get the ace of spades.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Although it hurt him deeply, he was obliged to admit to himself that his father had out-gamed him.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He tried to explain to his conscience that the whole thing had been a colossal piece of melodrama, and that he feared to get the ace of spades.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Angel McCoy rode back to Red Arrow, his mind filled with mixed emotions.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading There was little doubt in his mind that his first shot would settle the whole argument, and he would be branded as a murderer.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He tried to explain to his conscience that the whole thing had been a colossal piece of melodrama, and that he feared to get the ace of spades.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was a good shot.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although it hurt him deeply, he was obliged to admit to himself that his father had out-gamed him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although it hurt him deeply, he was obliged to admit to himself that his father had out-gamed him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Although it hurt him deeply, he was obliged to admit to himself that his father had out-gamed him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Although it hurt him deeply, he was obliged to admit to himself that his father had out-gamed him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Angel McCoy rode back to Red Arrow, his mind filled with mixed emotions.
be the source of pain
From this reading Although it hurt him deeply, he was obliged to admit to himself that his father had out-gamed him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was little doubt in his mind that his first shot would settle the whole argument, and he would be branded as a murderer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although it hurt him deeply, he was obliged to admit to himself that his father had out-gamed him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was little doubt in his mind that his first shot would settle the whole argument, and he would be branded as a murderer.
McCoy
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From this reading Angel McCoy rode back to Red Arrow, his mind filled with mixed emotions.
melodramanounUS /ˈmelədrɑːmə/
an extravagant comedy in which action is more salient than characterization
From this reading He tried to explain to his conscience that the whole thing had been a colossal piece of melodrama, and that he feared to get the ace of spades.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Angel McCoy rode back to Red Arrow, his mind filled with mixed emotions.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Angel McCoy rode back to Red Arrow, his mind filled with mixed emotions.
murderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading There was little doubt in his mind that his first shot would settle the whole argument, and he would be branded as a murderer.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Although it hurt him deeply, he was obliged to admit to himself that his father had out-gamed him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He tried to explain to his conscience that the whole thing had been a colossal piece of melodrama, and that he feared to get the ace of spades.
out-gamed
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From this reading Although it hurt him deeply, he was obliged to admit to himself that his father had out-gamed him.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading He tried to explain to his conscience that the whole thing had been a colossal piece of melodrama, and that he feared to get the ace of spades.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Angel McCoy rode back to Red Arrow, his mind filled with mixed emotions.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Angel McCoy rode back to Red Arrow, his mind filled with mixed emotions.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading There was little doubt in his mind that his first shot would settle the whole argument, and he would be branded as a murderer.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading He was a good shot.
spadesnounUS /speɪdz/
plural of “spade” — a playing card in the major suit that has one or more black figures on it
From this reading He tried to explain to his conscience that the whole thing had been a colossal piece of melodrama, and that he feared to get the ace of spades.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although it hurt him deeply, he was obliged to admit to himself that his father had out-gamed him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He tried to explain to his conscience that the whole thing had been a colossal piece of melodrama, and that he feared to get the ace of spades.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was little doubt in his mind that his first shot would settle the whole argument, and he would be branded as a murderer.
a special situation
From this reading He tried to explain to his conscience that the whole thing had been a colossal piece of melodrama, and that he feared to get the ace of spades.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Angel McCoy rode back to Red Arrow, his mind filled with mixed emotions.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He tried to explain to his conscience that the whole thing had been a colossal piece of melodrama, and that he feared to get the ace of spades.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although it hurt him deeply, he was obliged to admit to himself that his father had out-gamed him.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He tried to explain to his conscience that the whole thing had been a colossal piece of melodrama, and that he feared to get the ace of spades.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Angel McCoy rode back to Red Arrow, his mind filled with mixed emotions.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There was little doubt in his mind that his first shot would settle the whole argument, and he would be branded as a murderer.
