used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had a certain cold nerve that was far superior to reckless courage.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He walked about the town, and, while he did not stroll down the center of the street, neither did he sneak about the alleys.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading JIM-TWIN AND JACK-TWIN One day, two days passed, and still Jack-twin Allen made no move.
alleysnounUS /ˈæliz/
plural of “alley” — a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading He walked about the town, and, while he did not stroll down the center of the street, neither did he sneak about the alleys.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JIM-TWIN AND JACK-TWIN One day, two days passed, and still Jack-twin Allen made no move.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He was there to catch and punish the gold robbers, and he had no intention of making a move until he was thoroughly familiar with his surroundings and the situation in general.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading He walked about the town, and, while he did not stroll down the center of the street, neither did he sneak about the alleys.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He looked over the jail and had certain repairs made on it.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading He had a certain cold nerve that was far superior to reckless courage.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading He had a certain cold nerve that was far superior to reckless courage.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading JIM-TWIN AND JACK-TWIN One day, two days passed, and still Jack-twin Allen made no move.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading JIM-TWIN AND JACK-TWIN One day, two days passed, and still Jack-twin Allen made no move.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He walked about the town, and, while he did not stroll down the center of the street, neither did he sneak about the alleys.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He walked about the town, and, while he did not stroll down the center of the street, neither did he sneak about the alleys.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading He was there to catch and punish the gold robbers, and he had no intention of making a move until he was thoroughly familiar with his surroundings and the situation in general.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He had a certain cold nerve that was far superior to reckless courage.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He was there to catch and punish the gold robbers, and he had no intention of making a move until he was thoroughly familiar with his surroundings and the situation in general.
coins made of gold
From this reading He was there to catch and punish the gold robbers, and he had no intention of making a move until he was thoroughly familiar with his surroundings and the situation in general.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He looked over the jail and had certain repairs made on it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked over the jail and had certain repairs made on it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was there to catch and punish the gold robbers, and he had no intention of making a move until he was thoroughly familiar with his surroundings and the situation in general.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was there to catch and punish the gold robbers, and he had no intention of making a move until he was thoroughly familiar with his surroundings and the situation in general.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He was there to catch and punish the gold robbers, and he had no intention of making a move until he was thoroughly familiar with his surroundings and the situation in general.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He looked over the jail and had certain repairs made on it.
JACK-TWIN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JIM-TWIN AND JACK-TWIN One day, two days passed, and still Jack-twin Allen made no move.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading He looked over the jail and had certain repairs made on it.
JIM-TWIN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JIM-TWIN AND JACK-TWIN One day, two days passed, and still Jack-twin Allen made no move.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked over the jail and had certain repairs made on it.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading JIM-TWIN AND JACK-TWIN One day, two days passed, and still Jack-twin Allen made no move.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He was there to catch and punish the gold robbers, and he had no intention of making a move until he was thoroughly familiar with his surroundings and the situation in general.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading JIM-TWIN AND JACK-TWIN One day, two days passed, and still Jack-twin Allen made no move.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading He walked about the town, and, while he did not stroll down the center of the street, neither did he sneak about the alleys.
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading He had a certain cold nerve that was far superior to reckless courage.
not any; not one
From this reading JIM-TWIN AND JACK-TWIN One day, two days passed, and still Jack-twin Allen made no move.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He walked about the town, and, while he did not stroll down the center of the street, neither did he sneak about the alleys.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He walked about the town, and, while he did not stroll down the center of the street, neither did he sneak about the alleys.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He looked over the jail and had certain repairs made on it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading JIM-TWIN AND JACK-TWIN One day, two days passed, and still Jack-twin Allen made no move.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He looked over the jail and had certain repairs made on it.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading JIM-TWIN AND JACK-TWIN One day, two days passed, and still Jack-twin Allen made no move.
punishverbUS /ˈpʌnɪʃ/
impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
From this reading He was there to catch and punish the gold robbers, and he had no intention of making a move until he was thoroughly familiar with his surroundings and the situation in general.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading He had a certain cold nerve that was far superior to reckless courage.
repairsnounUS /rɪˈperz/
plural of “repair” — the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading He looked over the jail and had certain repairs made on it.
robbersnounUS /ˈrɒb.ərz/
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading He was there to catch and punish the gold robbers, and he had no intention of making a move until he was thoroughly familiar with his surroundings and the situation in general.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading He was there to catch and punish the gold robbers, and he had no intention of making a move until he was thoroughly familiar with his surroundings and the situation in general.
sneakverbUS /sniːk/
to go stealthily or furtively
From this reading He walked about the town, and, while he did not stroll down the center of the street, neither did he sneak about the alleys.
not in physical motion
From this reading JIM-TWIN AND JACK-TWIN One day, two days passed, and still Jack-twin Allen made no move.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He walked about the town, and, while he did not stroll down the center of the street, neither did he sneak about the alleys.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading He walked about the town, and, while he did not stroll down the center of the street, neither did he sneak about the alleys.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading He had a certain cold nerve that was far superior to reckless courage.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading He was there to catch and punish the gold robbers, and he had no intention of making a move until he was thoroughly familiar with his surroundings and the situation in general.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had a certain cold nerve that was far superior to reckless courage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He looked over the jail and had certain repairs made on it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was there to catch and punish the gold robbers, and he had no intention of making a move until he was thoroughly familiar with his surroundings and the situation in general.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading He was there to catch and punish the gold robbers, and he had no intention of making a move until he was thoroughly familiar with his surroundings and the situation in general.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had a certain cold nerve that was far superior to reckless courage.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He walked about the town, and, while he did not stroll down the center of the street, neither did he sneak about the alleys.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading JIM-TWIN AND JACK-TWIN One day, two days passed, and still Jack-twin Allen made no move.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He was there to catch and punish the gold robbers, and he had no intention of making a move until he was thoroughly familiar with his surroundings and the situation in general.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He walked about the town, and, while he did not stroll down the center of the street, neither did he sneak about the alleys.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had a certain cold nerve that was far superior to reckless courage.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He walked about the town, and, while he did not stroll down the center of the street, neither did he sneak about the alleys.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was there to catch and punish the gold robbers, and he had no intention of making a move until he was thoroughly familiar with his surroundings and the situation in general.
