used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TROUBLED MIND "Pity!
afflictedadjectiveUS /əˈflɪktɪd/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading Lindbohm, fumbling nervously in his pockets, with averted face, and producing two or three coppers, tossed them to the afflicted group.
(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 Pity!" whined the lepers, exposing their hideousness with all the skill of subtle and experienced merchants.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pity!" whined the lepers, exposing their hideousness with all the skill of subtle and experienced merchants.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Curtis stared at them, unable to remove his eyes from the dreadful spectacle.
avertedverbUS /əˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “avert” — prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
From this reading Lindbohm, fumbling nervously in his pockets, with averted face, and producing two or three coppers, tossed them to the afflicted group.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading They were all there by the roadside leading into Canea, and had commenced business for the day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They were all there by the roadside leading into Canea, and had commenced business for the day.
Canea
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From this reading They were all there by the roadside leading into Canea, and had commenced business for the day.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading They were all there by the roadside leading into Canea, and had commenced business for the day.
coppersnounUS /ˈkɑːpərz/
plural of “copper” — a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
From this reading Lindbohm, fumbling nervously in his pockets, with averted face, and producing two or three coppers, tossed them to the afflicted group.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading Curtis stared at them, unable to remove his eyes from the dreadful spectacle.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading They were all there by the roadside leading into Canea, and had commenced business for the day.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Curtis stared at them, unable to remove his eyes from the dreadful spectacle.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Pity!" whined the lepers, exposing their hideousness with all the skill of subtle and experienced merchants.
exposingverbUS /ɪkˈspoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “expose” — expose or make accessible to some action or influence
From this reading Pity!" whined the lepers, exposing their hideousness with all the skill of subtle and experienced merchants.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Curtis stared at them, unable to remove his eyes from the dreadful spectacle.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Lindbohm, fumbling nervously in his pockets, with averted face, and producing two or three coppers, tossed them to the afflicted group.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were all there by the roadside leading into Canea, and had commenced business for the day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Curtis stared at them, unable to remove his eyes from the dreadful spectacle.
fumblingadjectiveUS /ˈfʌmbəlɪŋ/
showing lack of skill or aptitude
From this reading Lindbohm, fumbling nervously in his pockets, with averted face, and producing two or three coppers, tossed them to the afflicted group.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Lindbohm, fumbling nervously in his pockets, with averted face, and producing two or three coppers, tossed them to the afflicted group.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They were all there by the roadside leading into Canea, and had commenced business for the day.
hideousnessnoun
dreadful ugliness; horrible repulsiveness
From this reading Pity!" whined the lepers, exposing their hideousness with all the skill of subtle and experienced merchants.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Curtis stared at them, unable to remove his eyes from the dreadful spectacle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lindbohm, fumbling nervously in his pockets, with averted face, and producing two or three coppers, tossed them to the afflicted group.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They were all there by the roadside leading into Canea, and had commenced business for the day.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading They were all there by the roadside leading into Canea, and had commenced business for the day.
lepersnounUS /ˈlepərz/
plural of “leper” — a person afflicted with leprosy
From this reading Pity!" whined the lepers, exposing their hideousness with all the skill of subtle and experienced merchants.
Lindbohm
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From this reading Lindbohm, fumbling nervously in his pockets, with averted face, and producing two or three coppers, tossed them to the afflicted group.
merchantsnounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading Pity!" whined the lepers, exposing their hideousness with all the skill of subtle and experienced merchants.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A TROUBLED MIND "Pity!
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading Lindbohm, fumbling nervously in his pockets, with averted face, and producing two or three coppers, tossed them to the afflicted group.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pity!" whined the lepers, exposing their hideousness with all the skill of subtle and experienced merchants.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Lindbohm, fumbling nervously in his pockets, with averted face, and producing two or three coppers, tossed them to the afflicted group.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading A TROUBLED MIND "Pity!
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Lindbohm, fumbling nervously in his pockets, with averted face, and producing two or three coppers, tossed them to the afflicted group.
producingverbUS /prəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Lindbohm, fumbling nervously in his pockets, with averted face, and producing two or three coppers, tossed them to the afflicted group.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading Curtis stared at them, unable to remove his eyes from the dreadful spectacle.
roadsidenounUS /ˈroʊdsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading They were all there by the roadside leading into Canea, and had commenced business for the day.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Pity!" whined the lepers, exposing their hideousness with all the skill of subtle and experienced merchants.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading Curtis stared at them, unable to remove his eyes from the dreadful spectacle.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Curtis stared at them, unable to remove his eyes from the dreadful spectacle.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading Pity!" whined the lepers, exposing their hideousness with all the skill of subtle and experienced merchants.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pity!" whined the lepers, exposing their hideousness with all the skill of subtle and experienced merchants.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Pity!" whined the lepers, exposing their hideousness with all the skill of subtle and experienced merchants.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Curtis stared at them, unable to remove his eyes from the dreadful spectacle.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They were all there by the roadside leading into Canea, and had commenced business for the day.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were all there by the roadside leading into Canea, and had commenced business for the day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Lindbohm, fumbling nervously in his pockets, with averted face, and producing two or three coppers, tossed them to the afflicted group.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Curtis stared at them, unable to remove his eyes from the dreadful spectacle.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading Lindbohm, fumbling nervously in his pockets, with averted face, and producing two or three coppers, tossed them to the afflicted group.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading A TROUBLED MIND "Pity!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Lindbohm, fumbling nervously in his pockets, with averted face, and producing two or three coppers, tossed them to the afflicted group.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Curtis stared at them, unable to remove his eyes from the dreadful spectacle.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were all there by the roadside leading into Canea, and had commenced business for the day.
whined
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pity!" whined the lepers, exposing their hideousness with all the skill of subtle and experienced merchants.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Pity!" whined the lepers, exposing their hideousness with all the skill of subtle and experienced merchants.
