used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The judge praised him; the mayor forgave him; the chief of police shook his hand and invited him to use a police squad at any time; and some of the younger reporters did not cover their mouths with their hands.
abusiveadjectiveUS /əˈbjuːsɪv/
expressing offensive reproach
From this reading I ELMER, in court, got convictions of sixteen out of the twenty-seven fiends whom he had arrested, with an extra six months for Oscar Hochlauf for resisting arrest and the use of abusive and profane language.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I ELMER, in court, got convictions of sixteen out of the twenty-seven fiends whom he had arrested, with an extra six months for Oscar Hochlauf for resisting arrest and the use of abusive and profane language.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I ELMER, in court, got convictions of sixteen out of the twenty-seven fiends whom he had arrested, with an extra six months for Oscar Hochlauf for resisting arrest and the use of abusive and profane language.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The judge praised him; the mayor forgave him; the chief of police shook his hand and invited him to use a police squad at any time; and some of the younger reporters did not cover their mouths with their hands.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading I ELMER, in court, got convictions of sixteen out of the twenty-seven fiends whom he had arrested, with an extra six months for Oscar Hochlauf for resisting arrest and the use of abusive and profane language.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading I ELMER, in court, got convictions of sixteen out of the twenty-seven fiends whom he had arrested, with an extra six months for Oscar Hochlauf for resisting arrest and the use of abusive and profane language.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The judge praised him; the mayor forgave him; the chief of police shook his hand and invited him to use a police squad at any time; and some of the younger reporters did not cover their mouths with their hands.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was thirty days before any of the gay ladies were really back at work—though the gentlemanly jailers at the workhouse did let some of them out for an occasional night.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was thirty days before any of the gay ladies were really back at work—though the gentlemanly jailers at the workhouse did let some of them out for an occasional night.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The judge praised him; the mayor forgave him; the chief of police shook his hand and invited him to use a police squad at any time; and some of the younger reporters did not cover their mouths with their hands.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Every Sunday evening now people were turned from the door of Elmer’s church.
convictionsnounUS /kənˈvɪkʃənz/
plural of “conviction” — an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading I ELMER, in court, got convictions of sixteen out of the twenty-seven fiends whom he had arrested, with an extra six months for Oscar Hochlauf for resisting arrest and the use of abusive and profane language.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading I ELMER, in court, got convictions of sixteen out of the twenty-seven fiends whom he had arrested, with an extra six months for Oscar Hochlauf for resisting arrest and the use of abusive and profane language.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading The judge praised him; the mayor forgave him; the chief of police shook his hand and invited him to use a police squad at any time; and some of the younger reporters did not cover their mouths with their hands.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was thirty days before any of the gay ladies were really back at work—though the gentlemanly jailers at the workhouse did let some of them out for an occasional night.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The judge praised him; the mayor forgave him; the chief of police shook his hand and invited him to use a police squad at any time; and some of the younger reporters did not cover their mouths with their hands.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Every Sunday evening now people were turned from the door of Elmer’s church.
ELMER
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From this reading I ELMER, in court, got convictions of sixteen out of the twenty-seven fiends whom he had arrested, with an extra six months for Oscar Hochlauf for resisting arrest and the use of abusive and profane language.
Elmer's
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From this reading Every Sunday evening now people were turned from the door of Elmer’s church.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Vice was ended in Zenith.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Every Sunday evening now people were turned from the door of Elmer’s church.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every Sunday evening now people were turned from the door of Elmer’s church.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading I ELMER, in court, got convictions of sixteen out of the twenty-seven fiends whom he had arrested, with an extra six months for Oscar Hochlauf for resisting arrest and the use of abusive and profane language.
fiendsnounUS /fiːndz/
plural of “fiend” — a cruel wicked and inhuman person
From this reading I ELMER, in court, got convictions of sixteen out of the twenty-seven fiends whom he had arrested, with an extra six months for Oscar Hochlauf for resisting arrest and the use of abusive and profane language.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I ELMER, in court, got convictions of sixteen out of the twenty-seven fiends whom he had arrested, with an extra six months for Oscar Hochlauf for resisting arrest and the use of abusive and profane language.
forgaveverbUS /fərˈɡeɪv/
inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading The judge praised him; the mayor forgave him; the chief of police shook his hand and invited him to use a police squad at any time; and some of the younger reporters did not cover their mouths with their hands.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Every Sunday evening now people were turned from the door of Elmer’s church.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading It was thirty days before any of the gay ladies were really back at work—though the gentlemanly jailers at the workhouse did let some of them out for an occasional night.
gentlemanlyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəlmənli/
befitting a man of good breeding
From this reading It was thirty days before any of the gay ladies were really back at work—though the gentlemanly jailers at the workhouse did let some of them out for an occasional night.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I ELMER, in court, got convictions of sixteen out of the twenty-seven fiends whom he had arrested, with an extra six months for Oscar Hochlauf for resisting arrest and the use of abusive and profane language.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I ELMER, in court, got convictions of sixteen out of the twenty-seven fiends whom he had arrested, with an extra six months for Oscar Hochlauf for resisting arrest and the use of abusive and profane language.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The judge praised him; the mayor forgave him; the chief of police shook his hand and invited him to use a police squad at any time; and some of the younger reporters did not cover their mouths with their hands.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The judge praised him; the mayor forgave him; the chief of police shook his hand and invited him to use a police squad at any time; and some of the younger reporters did not cover their mouths with their hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I ELMER, in court, got convictions of sixteen out of the twenty-seven fiends whom he had arrested, with an extra six months for Oscar Hochlauf for resisting arrest and the use of abusive and profane language.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The judge praised him; the mayor forgave him; the chief of police shook his hand and invited him to use a police squad at any time; and some of the younger reporters did not cover their mouths with their hands.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The judge praised him; the mayor forgave him; the chief of police shook his hand and invited him to use a police squad at any time; and some of the younger reporters did not cover their mouths with their hands.
Hochlauf
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From this reading I ELMER, in court, got convictions of sixteen out of the twenty-seven fiends whom he had arrested, with an extra six months for Oscar Hochlauf for resisting arrest and the use of abusive and profane language.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I ELMER, in court, got convictions of sixteen out of the twenty-seven fiends whom he had arrested, with an extra six months for Oscar Hochlauf for resisting arrest and the use of abusive and profane language.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I ELMER, in court, got convictions of sixteen out of the twenty-seven fiends whom he had arrested, with an extra six months for Oscar Hochlauf for resisting arrest and the use of abusive and profane language.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading The judge praised him; the mayor forgave him; the chief of police shook his hand and invited him to use a police squad at any time; and some of the younger reporters did not cover their mouths with their hands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was thirty days before any of the gay ladies were really back at work—though the gentlemanly jailers at the workhouse did let some of them out for an occasional night.
jailersnounUS /ˈdʒeɪlərz/
plural of “jailer” — someone who guards prisoners
From this reading It was thirty days before any of the gay ladies were really back at work—though the gentlemanly jailers at the workhouse did let some of them out for an occasional night.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading The judge praised him; the mayor forgave him; the chief of police shook his hand and invited him to use a police squad at any time; and some of the younger reporters did not cover their mouths with their hands.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was thirty days before any of the gay ladies were really back at work—though the gentlemanly jailers at the workhouse did let some of them out for an occasional night.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading I ELMER, in court, got convictions of sixteen out of the twenty-seven fiends whom he had arrested, with an extra six months for Oscar Hochlauf for resisting arrest and the use of abusive and profane language.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading It was thirty days before any of the gay ladies were really back at work—though the gentlemanly jailers at the workhouse did let some of them out for an occasional night.
mayornounUS /ˈmeɪər/
the head of a city government
From this reading The judge praised him; the mayor forgave him; the chief of police shook his hand and invited him to use a police squad at any time; and some of the younger reporters did not cover their mouths with their hands.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading I ELMER, in court, got convictions of sixteen out of the twenty-seven fiends whom he had arrested, with an extra six months for Oscar Hochlauf for resisting arrest and the use of abusive and profane language.
mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/
plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The judge praised him; the mayor forgave him; the chief of police shook his hand and invited him to use a police squad at any time; and some of the younger reporters did not cover their mouths with their hands.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was thirty days before any of the gay ladies were really back at work—though the gentlemanly jailers at the workhouse did let some of them out for an occasional night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The judge praised him; the mayor forgave him; the chief of police shook his hand and invited him to use a police squad at any time; and some of the younger reporters did not cover their mouths with their hands.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Every Sunday evening now people were turned from the door of Elmer’s church.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading It was thirty days before any of the gay ladies were really back at work—though the gentlemanly jailers at the workhouse did let some of them out for an occasional night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I ELMER, in court, got convictions of sixteen out of the twenty-seven fiends whom he had arrested, with an extra six months for Oscar Hochlauf for resisting arrest and the use of abusive and profane language.
OscarnounUS /ˈɔːskər/
an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading I ELMER, in court, got convictions of sixteen out of the twenty-seven fiends whom he had arrested, with an extra six months for Oscar Hochlauf for resisting arrest and the use of abusive and profane language.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I ELMER, in court, got convictions of sixteen out of the twenty-seven fiends whom he had arrested, with an extra six months for Oscar Hochlauf for resisting arrest and the use of abusive and profane language.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Every Sunday evening now people were turned from the door of Elmer’s church.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading The judge praised him; the mayor forgave him; the chief of police shook his hand and invited him to use a police squad at any time; and some of the younger reporters did not cover their mouths with their hands.
praisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading The judge praised him; the mayor forgave him; the chief of police shook his hand and invited him to use a police squad at any time; and some of the younger reporters did not cover their mouths with their hands.
profaneadjectiveUS /proʊˈfeɪn/
characterized by profanity or cursing
From this reading I ELMER, in court, got convictions of sixteen out of the twenty-seven fiends whom he had arrested, with an extra six months for Oscar Hochlauf for resisting arrest and the use of abusive and profane language.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It was thirty days before any of the gay ladies were really back at work—though the gentlemanly jailers at the workhouse did let some of them out for an occasional night.
reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading The judge praised him; the mayor forgave him; the chief of police shook his hand and invited him to use a police squad at any time; and some of the younger reporters did not cover their mouths with their hands.
resistingverbUS /rɪˈzɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading I ELMER, in court, got convictions of sixteen out of the twenty-seven fiends whom he had arrested, with an extra six months for Oscar Hochlauf for resisting arrest and the use of abusive and profane language.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading The judge praised him; the mayor forgave him; the chief of police shook his hand and invited him to use a police squad at any time; and some of the younger reporters did not cover their mouths with their hands.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading I ELMER, in court, got convictions of sixteen out of the twenty-seven fiends whom he had arrested, with an extra six months for Oscar Hochlauf for resisting arrest and the use of abusive and profane language.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading I ELMER, in court, got convictions of sixteen out of the twenty-seven fiends whom he had arrested, with an extra six months for Oscar Hochlauf for resisting arrest and the use of abusive and profane language.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The judge praised him; the mayor forgave him; the chief of police shook his hand and invited him to use a police squad at any time; and some of the younger reporters did not cover their mouths with their hands.
squadnounUS /skwɑːd/
a smallest army unit
From this reading The judge praised him; the mayor forgave him; the chief of police shook his hand and invited him to use a police squad at any time; and some of the younger reporters did not cover their mouths with their hands.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Every Sunday evening now people were turned from the door of Elmer’s church.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I ELMER, in court, got convictions of sixteen out of the twenty-seven fiends whom he had arrested, with an extra six months for Oscar Hochlauf for resisting arrest and the use of abusive and profane language.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The judge praised him; the mayor forgave him; the chief of police shook his hand and invited him to use a police squad at any time; and some of the younger reporters did not cover their mouths with their hands.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was thirty days before any of the gay ladies were really back at work—though the gentlemanly jailers at the workhouse did let some of them out for an occasional night.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading It was thirty days before any of the gay ladies were really back at work—though the gentlemanly jailers at the workhouse did let some of them out for an occasional night.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was thirty days before any of the gay ladies were really back at work—though the gentlemanly jailers at the workhouse did let some of them out for an occasional night.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The judge praised him; the mayor forgave him; the chief of police shook his hand and invited him to use a police squad at any time; and some of the younger reporters did not cover their mouths with their hands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The judge praised him; the mayor forgave him; the chief of police shook his hand and invited him to use a police squad at any time; and some of the younger reporters did not cover their mouths with their hands.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Every Sunday evening now people were turned from the door of Elmer’s church.
twenty-sevennoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-six and one
From this reading I ELMER, in court, got convictions of sixteen out of the twenty-seven fiends whom he had arrested, with an extra six months for Oscar Hochlauf for resisting arrest and the use of abusive and profane language.
the act of using
From this reading I ELMER, in court, got convictions of sixteen out of the twenty-seven fiends whom he had arrested, with an extra six months for Oscar Hochlauf for resisting arrest and the use of abusive and profane language.
VicenounUS /vaɪs/
moral weakness
From this reading Vice was ended in Zenith.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Vice was ended in Zenith.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was thirty days before any of the gay ladies were really back at work—though the gentlemanly jailers at the workhouse did let some of them out for an occasional night.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I ELMER, in court, got convictions of sixteen out of the twenty-seven fiends whom he had arrested, with an extra six months for Oscar Hochlauf for resisting arrest and the use of abusive and profane language.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I ELMER, in court, got convictions of sixteen out of the twenty-seven fiends whom he had arrested, with an extra six months for Oscar Hochlauf for resisting arrest and the use of abusive and profane language.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It was thirty days before any of the gay ladies were really back at work—though the gentlemanly jailers at the workhouse did let some of them out for an occasional night.
workhousenoun
a poorhouse where able-bodied poor are compelled to labor
From this reading It was thirty days before any of the gay ladies were really back at work—though the gentlemanly jailers at the workhouse did let some of them out for an occasional night.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading The judge praised him; the mayor forgave him; the chief of police shook his hand and invited him to use a police squad at any time; and some of the younger reporters did not cover their mouths with their hands.
ZenithnounUS /ˈziːnəθ/
the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading Vice was ended in Zenith.
