used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jake Walton, as the supposed miner gave his name, was thoroughly searched by Detective Rider, after reaching the station-house, but nothing suspicious was found upon him except a revolver.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Jake Walton, as the supposed miner gave his name, was thoroughly searched by Detective Rider, after reaching the station-house, but nothing suspicious was found upon him except a revolver.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He submitted to being searched with the utmost indifference, but drawlingly remarked during the operation, he "supposed they'd take bail--he wasn't used to bein' shut up, and it would come pretty tough on him."
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading RIDER RECEIVES ANOTHER SET-BACK.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had considerable money, but nothing to indicate that he had ever been concerned in any robbery, or to confirm the belief that he was other than he pretended to be.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jake Walton, as the supposed miner gave his name, was thoroughly searched by Detective Rider, after reaching the station-house, but nothing suspicious was found upon him except a revolver.
bailverbUS /beɪl/
release after a security has been paid
From this reading He submitted to being searched with the utmost indifference, but drawlingly remarked during the operation, he "supposed they'd take bail--he wasn't used to bein' shut up, and it would come pretty tough on him."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had considerable money, but nothing to indicate that he had ever been concerned in any robbery, or to confirm the belief that he was other than he pretended to be.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had considerable money, but nothing to indicate that he had ever been concerned in any robbery, or to confirm the belief that he was other than he pretended to be.
bein
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From this reading He submitted to being searched with the utmost indifference, but drawlingly remarked during the operation, he "supposed they'd take bail--he wasn't used to bein' shut up, and it would come pretty tough on him."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He submitted to being searched with the utmost indifference, but drawlingly remarked during the operation, he "supposed they'd take bail--he wasn't used to bein' shut up, and it would come pretty tough on him."
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading He had considerable money, but nothing to indicate that he had ever been concerned in any robbery, or to confirm the belief that he was other than he pretended to be.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jake Walton, as the supposed miner gave his name, was thoroughly searched by Detective Rider, after reaching the station-house, but nothing suspicious was found upon him except a revolver.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Jake Walton, as the supposed miner gave his name, was thoroughly searched by Detective Rider, after reaching the station-house, but nothing suspicious was found upon him except a revolver.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He submitted to being searched with the utmost indifference, but drawlingly remarked during the operation, he "supposed they'd take bail--he wasn't used to bein' shut up, and it would come pretty tough on him."
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading He had considerable money, but nothing to indicate that he had ever been concerned in any robbery, or to confirm the belief that he was other than he pretended to be.
confirmverbUS /kənˈfɜːrm/
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading He had considerable money, but nothing to indicate that he had ever been concerned in any robbery, or to confirm the belief that he was other than he pretended to be.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had considerable money, but nothing to indicate that he had ever been concerned in any robbery, or to confirm the belief that he was other than he pretended to be.
DetectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Jake Walton, as the supposed miner gave his name, was thoroughly searched by Detective Rider, after reaching the station-house, but nothing suspicious was found upon him except a revolver.
drawlingly
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From this reading He submitted to being searched with the utmost indifference, but drawlingly remarked during the operation, he "supposed they'd take bail--he wasn't used to bein' shut up, and it would come pretty tough on him."
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He submitted to being searched with the utmost indifference, but drawlingly remarked during the operation, he "supposed they'd take bail--he wasn't used to bein' shut up, and it would come pretty tough on him."
at any time
From this reading He had considerable money, but nothing to indicate that he had ever been concerned in any robbery, or to confirm the belief that he was other than he pretended to be.
apart from; not including
From this reading Jake Walton, as the supposed miner gave his name, was thoroughly searched by Detective Rider, after reaching the station-house, but nothing suspicious was found upon him except a revolver.
set up or found
From this reading Jake Walton, as the supposed miner gave his name, was thoroughly searched by Detective Rider, after reaching the station-house, but nothing suspicious was found upon him except a revolver.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Jake Walton, as the supposed miner gave his name, was thoroughly searched by Detective Rider, after reaching the station-house, but nothing suspicious was found upon him except a revolver.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had considerable money, but nothing to indicate that he had ever been concerned in any robbery, or to confirm the belief that he was other than he pretended to be.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had considerable money, but nothing to indicate that he had ever been concerned in any robbery, or to confirm the belief that he was other than he pretended to be.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jake Walton, as the supposed miner gave his name, was thoroughly searched by Detective Rider, after reaching the station-house, but nothing suspicious was found upon him except a revolver.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jake Walton, as the supposed miner gave his name, was thoroughly searched by Detective Rider, after reaching the station-house, but nothing suspicious was found upon him except a revolver.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had considerable money, but nothing to indicate that he had ever been concerned in any robbery, or to confirm the belief that he was other than he pretended to be.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading He had considerable money, but nothing to indicate that he had ever been concerned in any robbery, or to confirm the belief that he was other than he pretended to be.
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading He submitted to being searched with the utmost indifference, but drawlingly remarked during the operation, he "supposed they'd take bail--he wasn't used to bein' shut up, and it would come pretty tough on him."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He submitted to being searched with the utmost indifference, but drawlingly remarked during the operation, he "supposed they'd take bail--he wasn't used to bein' shut up, and it would come pretty tough on him."
Jake
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From this reading Jake Walton, as the supposed miner gave his name, was thoroughly searched by Detective Rider, after reaching the station-house, but nothing suspicious was found upon him except a revolver.
minernounUS /ˈmaɪnər/
laborer who works in a mine
From this reading Jake Walton, as the supposed miner gave his name, was thoroughly searched by Detective Rider, after reaching the station-house, but nothing suspicious was found upon him except a revolver.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He had considerable money, but nothing to indicate that he had ever been concerned in any robbery, or to confirm the belief that he was other than he pretended to be.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Jake Walton, as the supposed miner gave his name, was thoroughly searched by Detective Rider, after reaching the station-house, but nothing suspicious was found upon him except a revolver.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Jake Walton, as the supposed miner gave his name, was thoroughly searched by Detective Rider, after reaching the station-house, but nothing suspicious was found upon him except a revolver.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He submitted to being searched with the utmost indifference, but drawlingly remarked during the operation, he "supposed they'd take bail--he wasn't used to bein' shut up, and it would come pretty tough on him."
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading He submitted to being searched with the utmost indifference, but drawlingly remarked during the operation, he "supposed they'd take bail--he wasn't used to bein' shut up, and it would come pretty tough on him."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had considerable money, but nothing to indicate that he had ever been concerned in any robbery, or to confirm the belief that he was other than he pretended to be.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He had considerable money, but nothing to indicate that he had ever been concerned in any robbery, or to confirm the belief that he was other than he pretended to be.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading He had considerable money, but nothing to indicate that he had ever been concerned in any robbery, or to confirm the belief that he was other than he pretended to be.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading He submitted to being searched with the utmost indifference, but drawlingly remarked during the operation, he "supposed they'd take bail--he wasn't used to bein' shut up, and it would come pretty tough on him."
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Jake Walton, as the supposed miner gave his name, was thoroughly searched by Detective Rider, after reaching the station-house, but nothing suspicious was found upon him except a revolver.
RECEIVESverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading RIDER RECEIVES ANOTHER SET-BACK.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading He submitted to being searched with the utmost indifference, but drawlingly remarked during the operation, he "supposed they'd take bail--he wasn't used to bein' shut up, and it would come pretty tough on him."
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading Jake Walton, as the supposed miner gave his name, was thoroughly searched by Detective Rider, after reaching the station-house, but nothing suspicious was found upon him except a revolver.
RIDERnounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading RIDER RECEIVES ANOTHER SET-BACK.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading He had considerable money, but nothing to indicate that he had ever been concerned in any robbery, or to confirm the belief that he was other than he pretended to be.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Jake Walton, as the supposed miner gave his name, was thoroughly searched by Detective Rider, after reaching the station-house, but nothing suspicious was found upon him except a revolver.
SET-BACKnoun
structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly
From this reading RIDER RECEIVES ANOTHER SET-BACK.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading He submitted to being searched with the utmost indifference, but drawlingly remarked during the operation, he "supposed they'd take bail--he wasn't used to bein' shut up, and it would come pretty tough on him."
station-house
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From this reading Jake Walton, as the supposed miner gave his name, was thoroughly searched by Detective Rider, after reaching the station-house, but nothing suspicious was found upon him except a revolver.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading He submitted to being searched with the utmost indifference, but drawlingly remarked during the operation, he "supposed they'd take bail--he wasn't used to bein' shut up, and it would come pretty tough on him."
required or under orders
From this reading Jake Walton, as the supposed miner gave his name, was thoroughly searched by Detective Rider, after reaching the station-house, but nothing suspicious was found upon him except a revolver.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading Jake Walton, as the supposed miner gave his name, was thoroughly searched by Detective Rider, after reaching the station-house, but nothing suspicious was found upon him except a revolver.
carry out
From this reading He submitted to being searched with the utmost indifference, but drawlingly remarked during the operation, he "supposed they'd take bail--he wasn't used to bein' shut up, and it would come pretty tough on him."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had considerable money, but nothing to indicate that he had ever been concerned in any robbery, or to confirm the belief that he was other than he pretended to be.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had considerable money, but nothing to indicate that he had ever been concerned in any robbery, or to confirm the belief that he was other than he pretended to be.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jake Walton, as the supposed miner gave his name, was thoroughly searched by Detective Rider, after reaching the station-house, but nothing suspicious was found upon him except a revolver.
they'd
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From this reading He submitted to being searched with the utmost indifference, but drawlingly remarked during the operation, he "supposed they'd take bail--he wasn't used to bein' shut up, and it would come pretty tough on him."
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Jake Walton, as the supposed miner gave his name, was thoroughly searched by Detective Rider, after reaching the station-house, but nothing suspicious was found upon him except a revolver.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had considerable money, but nothing to indicate that he had ever been concerned in any robbery, or to confirm the belief that he was other than he pretended to be.
toughadjectiveUS /tʌf/
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading He submitted to being searched with the utmost indifference, but drawlingly remarked during the operation, he "supposed they'd take bail--he wasn't used to bein' shut up, and it would come pretty tough on him."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He submitted to being searched with the utmost indifference, but drawlingly remarked during the operation, he "supposed they'd take bail--he wasn't used to bein' shut up, and it would come pretty tough on him."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Jake Walton, as the supposed miner gave his name, was thoroughly searched by Detective Rider, after reaching the station-house, but nothing suspicious was found upon him except a revolver.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He submitted to being searched with the utmost indifference, but drawlingly remarked during the operation, he "supposed they'd take bail--he wasn't used to bein' shut up, and it would come pretty tough on him."
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading He submitted to being searched with the utmost indifference, but drawlingly remarked during the operation, he "supposed they'd take bail--he wasn't used to bein' shut up, and it would come pretty tough on him."
WaltonnounUS /ˈwɔːltən/
English composer (1902-1983)
From this reading Jake Walton, as the supposed miner gave his name, was thoroughly searched by Detective Rider, after reaching the station-house, but nothing suspicious was found upon him except a revolver.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jake Walton, as the supposed miner gave his name, was thoroughly searched by Detective Rider, after reaching the station-house, but nothing suspicious was found upon him except a revolver.
wasn't
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From this reading He submitted to being searched with the utmost indifference, but drawlingly remarked during the operation, he "supposed they'd take bail--he wasn't used to bein' shut up, and it would come pretty tough on him."
in the company of; together with
From this reading He submitted to being searched with the utmost indifference, but drawlingly remarked during the operation, he "supposed they'd take bail--he wasn't used to bein' shut up, and it would come pretty tough on him."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He submitted to being searched with the utmost indifference, but drawlingly remarked during the operation, he "supposed they'd take bail--he wasn't used to bein' shut up, and it would come pretty tough on him."
