used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He set to work then; a guilty conscience is a tough argument to answer.
adjustmentsnounUS /əˈdʒʌstmənts/
plural of “adjustment” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading He plastered my arm with something and rewrapped it, then looked the leg over and made a couple of adjustments to the brace.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "That's all I can do for you," he said.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He clucked over the stitches in my scalp, dabbed something on them that hurt like hell, then shoved an old-fashioned stickpin needle into my good arm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He plastered my arm with something and rewrapped it, then looked the leg over and made a couple of adjustments to the brace.
react verbally
From this reading He set to work then; a guilty conscience is a tough argument to answer.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading He set to work then; a guilty conscience is a tough argument to answer.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading He plastered my arm with something and rewrapped it, then looked the leg over and made a couple of adjustments to the brace.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading He handed me a bottle of pills.
braceverbUS /breɪs/
prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
From this reading He plastered my arm with something and rewrapped it, then looked the leg over and made a couple of adjustments to the brace.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "That's all I can do for you," he said.
clucked
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From this reading He clucked over the stitches in my scalp, dabbed something on them that hurt like hell, then shoved an old-fashioned stickpin needle into my good arm.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading He set to work then; a guilty conscience is a tough argument to answer.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading He plastered my arm with something and rewrapped it, then looked the leg over and made a couple of adjustments to the brace.
dabbed
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From this reading He clucked over the stitches in my scalp, dabbed something on them that hurt like hell, then shoved an old-fashioned stickpin needle into my good arm.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "That's all I can do for you," he said.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "That's all I can do for you," he said.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He clucked over the stitches in my scalp, dabbed something on them that hurt like hell, then shoved an old-fashioned stickpin needle into my good arm.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading He set to work then; a guilty conscience is a tough argument to answer.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading He handed me a bottle of pills.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He set to work then; a guilty conscience is a tough argument to answer.
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading He clucked over the stitches in my scalp, dabbed something on them that hurt like hell, then shoved an old-fashioned stickpin needle into my good arm.
be the source of pain
From this reading He clucked over the stitches in my scalp, dabbed something on them that hurt like hell, then shoved an old-fashioned stickpin needle into my good arm.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "That's all I can do for you," he said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He clucked over the stitches in my scalp, dabbed something on them that hurt like hell, then shoved an old-fashioned stickpin needle into my good arm.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He clucked over the stitches in my scalp, dabbed something on them that hurt like hell, then shoved an old-fashioned stickpin needle into my good arm.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He set to work then; a guilty conscience is a tough argument to answer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He plastered my arm with something and rewrapped it, then looked the leg over and made a couple of adjustments to the brace.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading He plastered my arm with something and rewrapped it, then looked the leg over and made a couple of adjustments to the brace.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He clucked over the stitches in my scalp, dabbed something on them that hurt like hell, then shoved an old-fashioned stickpin needle into my good arm.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He plastered my arm with something and rewrapped it, then looked the leg over and made a couple of adjustments to the brace.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He plastered my arm with something and rewrapped it, then looked the leg over and made a couple of adjustments to the brace.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He handed me a bottle of pills.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He plastered my arm with something and rewrapped it, then looked the leg over and made a couple of adjustments to the brace.
needlenounUS /ˈniːdəl/
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading He clucked over the stitches in my scalp, dabbed something on them that hurt like hell, then shoved an old-fashioned stickpin needle into my good arm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He plastered my arm with something and rewrapped it, then looked the leg over and made a couple of adjustments to the brace.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading He clucked over the stitches in my scalp, dabbed something on them that hurt like hell, then shoved an old-fashioned stickpin needle into my good arm.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He clucked over the stitches in my scalp, dabbed something on them that hurt like hell, then shoved an old-fashioned stickpin needle into my good arm.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He plastered my arm with something and rewrapped it, then looked the leg over and made a couple of adjustments to the brace.
pillsnounUS /pɪlz/
plural of “pill” — something that resembles a tablet of medicine in shape or size
From this reading He handed me a bottle of pills.
plasteredadjectiveUS /ˈplæstərd/
(of hair) made smooth by applying a sticky or glossy substance
From this reading He plastered my arm with something and rewrapped it, then looked the leg over and made a couple of adjustments to the brace.
rewrapped
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From this reading He plastered my arm with something and rewrapped it, then looked the leg over and made a couple of adjustments to the brace.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That's all I can do for you," he said.
scalpnounUS /skælp/
the skin that covers the top of the head
From this reading He clucked over the stitches in my scalp, dabbed something on them that hurt like hell, then shoved an old-fashioned stickpin needle into my good arm.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He set to work then; a guilty conscience is a tough argument to answer.
shovedverbUS /ʃʌvd/
past form of “shove” — come into rough contact with while moving
From this reading He clucked over the stitches in my scalp, dabbed something on them that hurt like hell, then shoved an old-fashioned stickpin needle into my good arm.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He plastered my arm with something and rewrapped it, then looked the leg over and made a couple of adjustments to the brace.
stickpinnoun
a decorative pin that is worn in a necktie
From this reading He clucked over the stitches in my scalp, dabbed something on them that hurt like hell, then shoved an old-fashioned stickpin needle into my good arm.
stitchesnounUS /ˈstɪtʃɪz/
plural of “stitch” — a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing
From this reading He clucked over the stitches in my scalp, dabbed something on them that hurt like hell, then shoved an old-fashioned stickpin needle into my good arm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He clucked over the stitches in my scalp, dabbed something on them that hurt like hell, then shoved an old-fashioned stickpin needle into my good arm.
That's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's all I can do for you," he said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He plastered my arm with something and rewrapped it, then looked the leg over and made a couple of adjustments to the brace.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He clucked over the stitches in my scalp, dabbed something on them that hurt like hell, then shoved an old-fashioned stickpin needle into my good arm.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He set to work then; a guilty conscience is a tough argument to answer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He set to work then; a guilty conscience is a tough argument to answer.
toughadjectiveUS /tʌf/
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading He set to work then; a guilty conscience is a tough argument to answer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He plastered my arm with something and rewrapped it, then looked the leg over and made a couple of adjustments to the brace.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He set to work then; a guilty conscience is a tough argument to answer.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "That's all I can do for you," he said.
