used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Those morbid socks!--half hose and half a disease.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It is plain that they were never intended to be put on, because the paste-board document that lurks in the bottom of the box declares they are "guaranteed against any sort of wear."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I have no recollection of sniffling, in public; yet here are nine dozen handkerchiefs, an outfit for someone with chronic coryza.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Those morbid socks!--half hose and half a disease.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is plain that they were never intended to be put on, because the paste-board document that lurks in the bottom of the box declares they are "guaranteed against any sort of wear."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is plain that they were never intended to be put on, because the paste-board document that lurks in the bottom of the box declares they are "guaranteed against any sort of wear."
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading And these were esteemed suitable associates for my feet!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is plain that they were never intended to be put on, because the paste-board document that lurks in the bottom of the box declares they are "guaranteed against any sort of wear."
for the reason that
From this reading It is plain that they were never intended to be put on, because the paste-board document that lurks in the bottom of the box declares they are "guaranteed against any sort of wear."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The loom that made them must have been degenerate.
the lower side of anything
From this reading It is plain that they were never intended to be put on, because the paste-board document that lurks in the bottom of the box declares they are "guaranteed against any sort of wear."
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading It is plain that they were never intended to be put on, because the paste-board document that lurks in the bottom of the box declares they are "guaranteed against any sort of wear."
chronicadjectiveUS /ˈkrɑːnɪk/
being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering
From this reading I have no recollection of sniffling, in public; yet here are nine dozen handkerchiefs, an outfit for someone with chronic coryza.
coryzanoun
an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge)
From this reading I have no recollection of sniffling, in public; yet here are nine dozen handkerchiefs, an outfit for someone with chronic coryza.
declaresverbUS /dɪˈklerz/
third-person singular of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading It is plain that they were never intended to be put on, because the paste-board document that lurks in the bottom of the box declares they are "guaranteed against any sort of wear."
degeneratenounUS /dɪˈdʒenərət/
a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
From this reading The loom that made them must have been degenerate.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading Those morbid socks!--half hose and half a disease.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading It is plain that they were never intended to be put on, because the paste-board document that lurks in the bottom of the box declares they are "guaranteed against any sort of wear."
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading I have no recollection of sniffling, in public; yet here are nine dozen handkerchiefs, an outfit for someone with chronic coryza.
esteemedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstiːmd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading And these were esteemed suitable associates for my feet!
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading And these were esteemed suitable associates for my feet!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And these were esteemed suitable associates for my feet!
guaranteedverbUS /ˌɡerənˈtiːd/
past form of “guarantee” — give surety or assume responsibility
From this reading It is plain that they were never intended to be put on, because the paste-board document that lurks in the bottom of the box declares they are "guaranteed against any sort of wear."
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Those morbid socks!--half hose and half a disease.
handkerchiefsnounUS /ˈhæŋkərtʃəfs/
plural of “handkerchief” — a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading I have no recollection of sniffling, in public; yet here are nine dozen handkerchiefs, an outfit for someone with chronic coryza.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The loom that made them must have been degenerate.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I have no recollection of sniffling, in public; yet here are nine dozen handkerchiefs, an outfit for someone with chronic coryza.
hosenounUS /hoʊz/
socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
From this reading Those morbid socks!--half hose and half a disease.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have no recollection of sniffling, in public; yet here are nine dozen handkerchiefs, an outfit for someone with chronic coryza.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is plain that they were never intended to be put on, because the paste-board document that lurks in the bottom of the box declares they are "guaranteed against any sort of wear."
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading It is plain that they were never intended to be put on, because the paste-board document that lurks in the bottom of the box declares they are "guaranteed against any sort of wear."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is plain that they were never intended to be put on, because the paste-board document that lurks in the bottom of the box declares they are "guaranteed against any sort of wear."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is plain that they were never intended to be put on, because the paste-board document that lurks in the bottom of the box declares they are "guaranteed against any sort of wear."
loomverbUS /luːm/
come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading The loom that made them must have been degenerate.
lurksverbUS /lɜːrks/
third-person singular of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading It is plain that they were never intended to be put on, because the paste-board document that lurks in the bottom of the box declares they are "guaranteed against any sort of wear."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The loom that made them must have been degenerate.
morbidadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrbəd/
suggesting an unhealthy mental state
From this reading Those morbid socks!--half hose and half a disease.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The loom that made them must have been degenerate.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And these were esteemed suitable associates for my feet!
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It is plain that they were never intended to be put on, because the paste-board document that lurks in the bottom of the box declares they are "guaranteed against any sort of wear."
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading I have no recollection of sniffling, in public; yet here are nine dozen handkerchiefs, an outfit for someone with chronic coryza.
not any; not one
From this reading I have no recollection of sniffling, in public; yet here are nine dozen handkerchiefs, an outfit for someone with chronic coryza.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is plain that they were never intended to be put on, because the paste-board document that lurks in the bottom of the box declares they are "guaranteed against any sort of wear."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is plain that they were never intended to be put on, because the paste-board document that lurks in the bottom of the box declares they are "guaranteed against any sort of wear."
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading I have no recollection of sniffling, in public; yet here are nine dozen handkerchiefs, an outfit for someone with chronic coryza.
paste-board
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is plain that they were never intended to be put on, because the paste-board document that lurks in the bottom of the box declares they are "guaranteed against any sort of wear."
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It is plain that they were never intended to be put on, because the paste-board document that lurks in the bottom of the box declares they are "guaranteed against any sort of wear."
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading I have no recollection of sniffling, in public; yet here are nine dozen handkerchiefs, an outfit for someone with chronic coryza.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It is plain that they were never intended to be put on, because the paste-board document that lurks in the bottom of the box declares they are "guaranteed against any sort of wear."
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading I have no recollection of sniffling, in public; yet here are nine dozen handkerchiefs, an outfit for someone with chronic coryza.
snifflingverbUS /ˈsnɪflɪŋ/
-ing form of “sniffle” — cry or whine with snuffling
From this reading I have no recollection of sniffling, in public; yet here are nine dozen handkerchiefs, an outfit for someone with chronic coryza.
socksnounUS /sɑːks/
plural of “sock” — hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot; worn inside the shoe; reaches to between the ankle and the knee
From this reading Those morbid socks!--half hose and half a disease.
a person, without saying who
From this reading I have no recollection of sniffling, in public; yet here are nine dozen handkerchiefs, an outfit for someone with chronic coryza.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It is plain that they were never intended to be put on, because the paste-board document that lurks in the bottom of the box declares they are "guaranteed against any sort of wear."
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading And these were esteemed suitable associates for my feet!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The loom that made them must have been degenerate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The loom that made them must have been degenerate.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The loom that made them must have been degenerate.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading And these were esteemed suitable associates for my feet!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is plain that they were never intended to be put on, because the paste-board document that lurks in the bottom of the box declares they are "guaranteed against any sort of wear."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those morbid socks!--half hose and half a disease.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is plain that they were never intended to be put on, because the paste-board document that lurks in the bottom of the box declares they are "guaranteed against any sort of wear."
be dressed in
From this reading It is plain that they were never intended to be put on, because the paste-board document that lurks in the bottom of the box declares they are "guaranteed against any sort of wear."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is plain that they were never intended to be put on, because the paste-board document that lurks in the bottom of the box declares they are "guaranteed against any sort of wear."
in the company of; together with
From this reading I have no recollection of sniffling, in public; yet here are nine dozen handkerchiefs, an outfit for someone with chronic coryza.
but in spite of that
From this reading I have no recollection of sniffling, in public; yet here are nine dozen handkerchiefs, an outfit for someone with chronic coryza.
