used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CAPTURED "Welcome to Hades!" cried a stout little man in a red blouse, sticking his leering countenance through the door of the limousine.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Haven't you any manners?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I've engaged the dark eyed one for the first dance," persisted Stubby, as a dozen hands dragged him away from the door.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I've engaged the dark eyed one for the first dance," persisted Stubby, as a dozen hands dragged him away from the door.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading You haven't been introduced yet."
blousenounUS /blaʊs/
a top worn by women
From this reading CAPTURED "Welcome to Hades!" cried a stout little man in a red blouse, sticking his leering countenance through the door of the limousine.
CAPTUREDverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading CAPTURED "Welcome to Hades!" cried a stout little man in a red blouse, sticking his leering countenance through the door of the limousine.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading "Shut up, Stubby," commanded a hoarse voice from the group.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading CAPTURED "Welcome to Hades!" cried a stout little man in a red blouse, sticking his leering countenance through the door of the limousine.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading CAPTURED "Welcome to Hades!" cried a stout little man in a red blouse, sticking his leering countenance through the door of the limousine.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading "I've engaged the dark eyed one for the first dance," persisted Stubby, as a dozen hands dragged him away from the door.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "I've engaged the dark eyed one for the first dance," persisted Stubby, as a dozen hands dragged him away from the door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading CAPTURED "Welcome to Hades!" cried a stout little man in a red blouse, sticking his leering countenance through the door of the limousine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading "I've engaged the dark eyed one for the first dance," persisted Stubby, as a dozen hands dragged him away from the door.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading "I've engaged the dark eyed one for the first dance," persisted Stubby, as a dozen hands dragged him away from the door.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading "I've engaged the dark eyed one for the first dance," persisted Stubby, as a dozen hands dragged him away from the door.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading "I've engaged the dark eyed one for the first dance," persisted Stubby, as a dozen hands dragged him away from the door.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "I've engaged the dark eyed one for the first dance," persisted Stubby, as a dozen hands dragged him away from the door.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I've engaged the dark eyed one for the first dance," persisted Stubby, as a dozen hands dragged him away from the door.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Shut up, Stubby," commanded a hoarse voice from the group.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading "Shut up, Stubby," commanded a hoarse voice from the group.
HadesnounUS /ˈheɪdiz/
(Greek mythology) the god of the underworld in ancient mythology; brother of Zeus and husband of Persephone
From this reading CAPTURED "Welcome to Hades!" cried a stout little man in a red blouse, sticking his leering countenance through the door of the limousine.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "I've engaged the dark eyed one for the first dance," persisted Stubby, as a dozen hands dragged him away from the door.
Haven't
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From this reading "Haven't you any manners?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I've engaged the dark eyed one for the first dance," persisted Stubby, as a dozen hands dragged him away from the door.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CAPTURED "Welcome to Hades!" cried a stout little man in a red blouse, sticking his leering countenance through the door of the limousine.
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading "Shut up, Stubby," commanded a hoarse voice from the group.
I've
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From this reading "I've engaged the dark eyed one for the first dance," persisted Stubby, as a dozen hands dragged him away from the door.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CAPTURED "Welcome to Hades!" cried a stout little man in a red blouse, sticking his leering countenance through the door of the limousine.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading You haven't been introduced yet."
leeringadjective
showing sly or knowing malice in a glance
From this reading CAPTURED "Welcome to Hades!" cried a stout little man in a red blouse, sticking his leering countenance through the door of the limousine.
limousinenounUS /ˈlɪməziːn/
large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur
From this reading CAPTURED "Welcome to Hades!" cried a stout little man in a red blouse, sticking his leering countenance through the door of the limousine.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading CAPTURED "Welcome to Hades!" cried a stout little man in a red blouse, sticking his leering countenance through the door of the limousine.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading CAPTURED "Welcome to Hades!" cried a stout little man in a red blouse, sticking his leering countenance through the door of the limousine.
social deportment
From this reading "Haven't you any manners?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAPTURED "Welcome to Hades!" cried a stout little man in a red blouse, sticking his leering countenance through the door of the limousine.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I've engaged the dark eyed one for the first dance," persisted Stubby, as a dozen hands dragged him away from the door.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading "I've engaged the dark eyed one for the first dance," persisted Stubby, as a dozen hands dragged him away from the door.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading CAPTURED "Welcome to Hades!" cried a stout little man in a red blouse, sticking his leering countenance through the door of the limousine.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading "Shut up, Stubby," commanded a hoarse voice from the group.
stickingadjectiveUS /ˈstɪkɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading CAPTURED "Welcome to Hades!" cried a stout little man in a red blouse, sticking his leering countenance through the door of the limousine.
dependable
From this reading CAPTURED "Welcome to Hades!" cried a stout little man in a red blouse, sticking his leering countenance through the door of the limousine.
StubbyadjectiveUS /ˈstʌbi/
short and blunt
From this reading "Shut up, Stubby," commanded a hoarse voice from the group.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAPTURED "Welcome to Hades!" cried a stout little man in a red blouse, sticking his leering countenance through the door of the limousine.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading CAPTURED "Welcome to Hades!" cried a stout little man in a red blouse, sticking his leering countenance through the door of the limousine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CAPTURED "Welcome to Hades!" cried a stout little man in a red blouse, sticking his leering countenance through the door of the limousine.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Shut up, Stubby," commanded a hoarse voice from the group.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Shut up, Stubby," commanded a hoarse voice from the group.
accept gladly
From this reading CAPTURED "Welcome to Hades!" cried a stout little man in a red blouse, sticking his leering countenance through the door of the limousine.
but in spite of that
From this reading You haven't been introduced yet."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Haven't you any manners?
