used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Noll had also wired the post at Fort Clowdry, and had received the post adjutant's answer that a guard would be sent to bring Private Hinkey back for trial on the charge of desertion.
adjutant's
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From this reading Noll had also wired the post at Fort Clowdry, and had received the post adjutant's answer that a guard would be sent to bring Private Hinkey back for trial on the charge of desertion.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading CONCLUSION AFTER that, through the days to come, the luck seemed to boom.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading At the end of four days young Sergeant Terry and his guard returned, having turned over all the prisoners to the sheriff of Blank County.
in addition
From this reading Noll had also wired the post at Fort Clowdry, and had received the post adjutant's answer that a guard would be sent to bring Private Hinkey back for trial on the charge of desertion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the end of four days young Sergeant Terry and his guard returned, having turned over all the prisoners to the sheriff of Blank County.
react verbally
From this reading Noll had also wired the post at Fort Clowdry, and had received the post adjutant's answer that a guard would be sent to bring Private Hinkey back for trial on the charge of desertion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the end of four days young Sergeant Terry and his guard returned, having turned over all the prisoners to the sheriff of Blank County.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Noll had also wired the post at Fort Clowdry, and had received the post adjutant's answer that a guard would be sent to bring Private Hinkey back for trial on the charge of desertion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Noll had also wired the post at Fort Clowdry, and had received the post adjutant's answer that a guard would be sent to bring Private Hinkey back for trial on the charge of desertion.
BlankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading At the end of four days young Sergeant Terry and his guard returned, having turned over all the prisoners to the sheriff of Blank County.
boomverbUS /buːm/
make a resonant sound, like artillery
From this reading CONCLUSION AFTER that, through the days to come, the luck seemed to boom.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Noll had also wired the post at Fort Clowdry, and had received the post adjutant's answer that a guard would be sent to bring Private Hinkey back for trial on the charge of desertion.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Noll had also wired the post at Fort Clowdry, and had received the post adjutant's answer that a guard would be sent to bring Private Hinkey back for trial on the charge of desertion.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading "The sheriff knew all the prisoners at once, all except Hinkey," Sergeant Noll reported back to his chum and to Lieutenant Prescott.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading "The leader of the gang is a half-popular fellow with some classes here in the mountains.
Clowdry
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From this reading Noll had also wired the post at Fort Clowdry, and had received the post adjutant's answer that a guard would be sent to bring Private Hinkey back for trial on the charge of desertion.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading CONCLUSION AFTER that, through the days to come, the luck seemed to boom.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION AFTER that, through the days to come, the luck seemed to boom.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading At the end of four days young Sergeant Terry and his guard returned, having turned over all the prisoners to the sheriff of Blank County.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading CONCLUSION AFTER that, through the days to come, the luck seemed to boom.
desertionnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrʃən/
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
From this reading Noll had also wired the post at Fort Clowdry, and had received the post adjutant's answer that a guard would be sent to bring Private Hinkey back for trial on the charge of desertion.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At the end of four days young Sergeant Terry and his guard returned, having turned over all the prisoners to the sheriff of Blank County.
apart from; not including
From this reading "The sheriff knew all the prisoners at once, all except Hinkey," Sergeant Noll reported back to his chum and to Lieutenant Prescott.
a boy or man
From this reading "The leader of the gang is a half-popular fellow with some classes here in the mountains.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Noll had also wired the post at Fort Clowdry, and had received the post adjutant's answer that a guard would be sent to bring Private Hinkey back for trial on the charge of desertion.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Noll had also wired the post at Fort Clowdry, and had received the post adjutant's answer that a guard would be sent to bring Private Hinkey back for trial on the charge of desertion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading At the end of four days young Sergeant Terry and his guard returned, having turned over all the prisoners to the sheriff of Blank County.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading "The leader of the gang is a half-popular fellow with some classes here in the mountains.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading At the end of four days young Sergeant Terry and his guard returned, having turned over all the prisoners to the sheriff of Blank County.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Noll had also wired the post at Fort Clowdry, and had received the post adjutant's answer that a guard would be sent to bring Private Hinkey back for trial on the charge of desertion.
half-popular
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The leader of the gang is a half-popular fellow with some classes here in the mountains.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading At the end of four days young Sergeant Terry and his guard returned, having turned over all the prisoners to the sheriff of Blank County.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "The leader of the gang is a half-popular fellow with some classes here in the mountains.
Hinkey
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From this reading Noll had also wired the post at Fort Clowdry, and had received the post adjutant's answer that a guard would be sent to bring Private Hinkey back for trial on the charge of desertion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At the end of four days young Sergeant Terry and his guard returned, having turned over all the prisoners to the sheriff of Blank County.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The leader of the gang is a half-popular fellow with some classes here in the mountains.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The leader of the gang is a half-popular fellow with some classes here in the mountains.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "The sheriff knew all the prisoners at once, all except Hinkey," Sergeant Noll reported back to his chum and to Lieutenant Prescott.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading "The leader of the gang is a half-popular fellow with some classes here in the mountains.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading "The sheriff knew all the prisoners at once, all except Hinkey," Sergeant Noll reported back to his chum and to Lieutenant Prescott.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading CONCLUSION AFTER that, through the days to come, the luck seemed to boom.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading "The leader of the gang is a half-popular fellow with some classes here in the mountains.
Noll
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From this reading Noll had also wired the post at Fort Clowdry, and had received the post adjutant's answer that a guard would be sent to bring Private Hinkey back for trial on the charge of desertion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the end of four days young Sergeant Terry and his guard returned, having turned over all the prisoners to the sheriff of Blank County.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Noll had also wired the post at Fort Clowdry, and had received the post adjutant's answer that a guard would be sent to bring Private Hinkey back for trial on the charge of desertion.
on one occasion
From this reading "The sheriff knew all the prisoners at once, all except Hinkey," Sergeant Noll reported back to his chum and to Lieutenant Prescott.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading At the end of four days young Sergeant Terry and his guard returned, having turned over all the prisoners to the sheriff of Blank County.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Noll had also wired the post at Fort Clowdry, and had received the post adjutant's answer that a guard would be sent to bring Private Hinkey back for trial on the charge of desertion.
PrescottnounUS /ˈpreskɑːt/
a town in central Arizona
From this reading "The sheriff knew all the prisoners at once, all except Hinkey," Sergeant Noll reported back to his chum and to Lieutenant Prescott.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading At the end of four days young Sergeant Terry and his guard returned, having turned over all the prisoners to the sheriff of Blank County.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Noll had also wired the post at Fort Clowdry, and had received the post adjutant's answer that a guard would be sent to bring Private Hinkey back for trial on the charge of desertion.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Noll had also wired the post at Fort Clowdry, and had received the post adjutant's answer that a guard would be sent to bring Private Hinkey back for trial on the charge of desertion.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading "The sheriff knew all the prisoners at once, all except Hinkey," Sergeant Noll reported back to his chum and to Lieutenant Prescott.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading At the end of four days young Sergeant Terry and his guard returned, having turned over all the prisoners to the sheriff of Blank County.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading CONCLUSION AFTER that, through the days to come, the luck seemed to boom.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Noll had also wired the post at Fort Clowdry, and had received the post adjutant's answer that a guard would be sent to bring Private Hinkey back for trial on the charge of desertion.
SergeantnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading At the end of four days young Sergeant Terry and his guard returned, having turned over all the prisoners to the sheriff of Blank County.
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading At the end of four days young Sergeant Terry and his guard returned, having turned over all the prisoners to the sheriff of Blank County.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "The leader of the gang is a half-popular fellow with some classes here in the mountains.
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading At the end of four days young Sergeant Terry and his guard returned, having turned over all the prisoners to the sheriff of Blank County.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CONCLUSION AFTER that, through the days to come, the luck seemed to boom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCLUSION AFTER that, through the days to come, the luck seemed to boom.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading CONCLUSION AFTER that, through the days to come, the luck seemed to boom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CONCLUSION AFTER that, through the days to come, the luck seemed to boom.
the act of testing something
From this reading Noll had also wired the post at Fort Clowdry, and had received the post adjutant's answer that a guard would be sent to bring Private Hinkey back for trial on the charge of desertion.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading At the end of four days young Sergeant Terry and his guard returned, having turned over all the prisoners to the sheriff of Blank County.
wiredadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪərd/
equipped with wire or wires especially for electric or telephone service
From this reading Noll had also wired the post at Fort Clowdry, and had received the post adjutant's answer that a guard would be sent to bring Private Hinkey back for trial on the charge of desertion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "The leader of the gang is a half-popular fellow with some classes here in the mountains.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Noll had also wired the post at Fort Clowdry, and had received the post adjutant's answer that a guard would be sent to bring Private Hinkey back for trial on the charge of desertion.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading At the end of four days young Sergeant Terry and his guard returned, having turned over all the prisoners to the sheriff of Blank County.
