used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I went to jail when I was fourteen because I wanted a knife to make kite sticks, and I stole a razor from a barber.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I went to jail when I was fourteen because I wanted a knife to make kite sticks, and I stole a razor from a barber.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Instead of starting my career in college, I started in jail," he went on, apparently ignoring any effect he may have produced.
from appearances alone
From this reading "Instead of starting my career in college, I started in jail," he went on, apparently ignoring any effect he may have produced.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading So subtly, so dispassionately indeed was he delivering himself of these remarks that it was impossible to tell whether he meant their application to be personal, to me, or general, to my associates.
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading So subtly, so dispassionately indeed was he delivering himself of these remarks that it was impossible to tell whether he meant their application to be personal, to me, or general, to my associates.
barbernounUS /ˈbɑːrbər/
United States composer (1910-1981)
From this reading "I went to jail when I was fourteen because I wanted a knife to make kite sticks, and I stole a razor from a barber.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So subtly, so dispassionately indeed was he delivering himself of these remarks that it was impossible to tell whether he meant their application to be personal, to me, or general, to my associates.
for the reason that
From this reading "I went to jail when I was fourteen because I wanted a knife to make kite sticks, and I stole a razor from a barber.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading I was bitter when they steered me into a lockup in Hickory Street.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading "Instead of starting my career in college, I started in jail," he went on, apparently ignoring any effect he may have produced.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading "Instead of starting my career in college, I started in jail," he went on, apparently ignoring any effect he may have produced.
deliveringverbUS /dɪˈlɪvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading So subtly, so dispassionately indeed was he delivering himself of these remarks that it was impossible to tell whether he meant their application to be personal, to me, or general, to my associates.
dispassionatelyadverbUS /dɪˈspæʃənətli/
in an impartially dispassionate manner
From this reading So subtly, so dispassionately indeed was he delivering himself of these remarks that it was impossible to tell whether he meant their application to be personal, to me, or general, to my associates.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "Instead of starting my career in college, I started in jail," he went on, apparently ignoring any effect he may have produced.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading "I went to jail when I was fourteen because I wanted a knife to make kite sticks, and I stole a razor from a barber.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I went to jail when I was fourteen because I wanted a knife to make kite sticks, and I stole a razor from a barber.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading So subtly, so dispassionately indeed was he delivering himself of these remarks that it was impossible to tell whether he meant their application to be personal, to me, or general, to my associates.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Instead of starting my career in college, I started in jail," he went on, apparently ignoring any effect he may have produced.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Instead of starting my career in college, I started in jail," he went on, apparently ignoring any effect he may have produced.
HickorynounUS /ˈhɪkəri/
valuable tough heavy hardwood from various hickory trees
From this reading I was bitter when they steered me into a lockup in Hickory Street.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading So subtly, so dispassionately indeed was he delivering himself of these remarks that it was impossible to tell whether he meant their application to be personal, to me, or general, to my associates.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was silent.
ignoringverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “ignore” — refuse to acknowledge
From this reading "Instead of starting my career in college, I started in jail," he went on, apparently ignoring any effect he may have produced.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading So subtly, so dispassionately indeed was he delivering himself of these remarks that it was impossible to tell whether he meant their application to be personal, to me, or general, to my associates.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Instead of starting my career in college, I started in jail," he went on, apparently ignoring any effect he may have produced.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading So subtly, so dispassionately indeed was he delivering himself of these remarks that it was impossible to tell whether he meant their application to be personal, to me, or general, to my associates.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading "Instead of starting my career in college, I started in jail," he went on, apparently ignoring any effect he may have produced.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I was bitter when they steered me into a lockup in Hickory Street.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So subtly, so dispassionately indeed was he delivering himself of these remarks that it was impossible to tell whether he meant their application to be personal, to me, or general, to my associates.
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 "Instead of starting my career in college, I started in jail," he went on, apparently ignoring any effect he may have produced.
kitenounUS /kaɪt/
a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value
From this reading "I went to jail when I was fourteen because I wanted a knife to make kite sticks, and I stole a razor from a barber.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading "I went to jail when I was fourteen because I wanted a knife to make kite sticks, and I stole a razor from a barber.
lockupnounUS /ˈlɑːkʌp/
jail in a local police station
From this reading I was bitter when they steered me into a lockup in Hickory Street.
engage in
From this reading "I went to jail when I was fourteen because I wanted a knife to make kite sticks, and I stole a razor from a barber.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Instead of starting my career in college, I started in jail," he went on, apparently ignoring any effect he may have produced.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So subtly, so dispassionately indeed was he delivering himself of these remarks that it was impossible to tell whether he meant their application to be personal, to me, or general, to my associates.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading So subtly, so dispassionately indeed was he delivering himself of these remarks that it was impossible to tell whether he meant their application to be personal, to me, or general, to my associates.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Instead of starting my career in college, I started in jail," he went on, apparently ignoring any effect he may have produced.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Instead of starting my career in college, I started in jail," he went on, apparently ignoring any effect he may have produced.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Instead of starting my career in college, I started in jail," he went on, apparently ignoring any effect he may have produced.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading So subtly, so dispassionately indeed was he delivering himself of these remarks that it was impossible to tell whether he meant their application to be personal, to me, or general, to my associates.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading So subtly, so dispassionately indeed was he delivering himself of these remarks that it was impossible to tell whether he meant their application to be personal, to me, or general, to my associates.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading "Instead of starting my career in college, I started in jail," he went on, apparently ignoring any effect he may have produced.
razornounUS /ˈreɪzər/
edge tool used in shaving
From this reading "I went to jail when I was fourteen because I wanted a knife to make kite sticks, and I stole a razor from a barber.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading So subtly, so dispassionately indeed was he delivering himself of these remarks that it was impossible to tell whether he meant their application to be personal, to me, or general, to my associates.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading I was silent.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So subtly, so dispassionately indeed was he delivering himself of these remarks that it was impossible to tell whether he meant their application to be personal, to me, or general, to my associates.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Instead of starting my career in college, I started in jail," he went on, apparently ignoring any effect he may have produced.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading "Instead of starting my career in college, I started in jail," he went on, apparently ignoring any effect he may have produced.
steeredverbUS /stɪrd/
past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading I was bitter when they steered me into a lockup in Hickory Street.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading "I went to jail when I was fourteen because I wanted a knife to make kite sticks, and I stole a razor from a barber.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading "I went to jail when I was fourteen because I wanted a knife to make kite sticks, and I stole a razor from a barber.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading I was bitter when they steered me into a lockup in Hickory Street.
subtlyadverbUS /ˈsʌtəli/
in a subtle manner
From this reading So subtly, so dispassionately indeed was he delivering himself of these remarks that it was impossible to tell whether he meant their application to be personal, to me, or general, to my associates.
express in words
From this reading So subtly, so dispassionately indeed was he delivering himself of these remarks that it was impossible to tell whether he meant their application to be personal, to me, or general, to my associates.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So subtly, so dispassionately indeed was he delivering himself of these remarks that it was impossible to tell whether he meant their application to be personal, to me, or general, to my associates.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading So subtly, so dispassionately indeed was he delivering himself of these remarks that it was impossible to tell whether he meant their application to be personal, to me, or general, to my associates.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading So subtly, so dispassionately indeed was he delivering himself of these remarks that it was impossible to tell whether he meant their application to be personal, to me, or general, to my associates.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was bitter when they steered me into a lockup in Hickory Street.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So subtly, so dispassionately indeed was he delivering himself of these remarks that it was impossible to tell whether he meant their application to be personal, to me, or general, to my associates.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "I went to jail when I was fourteen because I wanted a knife to make kite sticks, and I stole a razor from a barber.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was silent.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Instead of starting my career in college, I started in jail," he went on, apparently ignoring any effect he may have produced.
at the time that
From this reading "I went to jail when I was fourteen because I wanted a knife to make kite sticks, and I stole a razor from a barber.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading So subtly, so dispassionately indeed was he delivering himself of these remarks that it was impossible to tell whether he meant their application to be personal, to me, or general, to my associates.
