used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Isidore Belchatosky he goes und makes me this here shiner," said Eva's accusing voice, as the eye under the poultice was uncovered for a moment.
accusingadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːzɪŋ/
containing or expressing accusation
From this reading "Isidore Belchatosky he goes und makes me this here shiner," said Eva's accusing voice, as the eye under the poultice was uncovered for a moment.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Friday scampered across Eva's forehead, pursued by savages; and Crusoe, under his enormous umbrella, nestled close to her heart.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading The sling and the bandages were of gay chintz, showing forth the adventures of Robinson Crusoe, and their lurid colours made them horribly conspicuous.
affrighted
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From this reading It was indeed a "shiner" of aggravated aspect, and Isidore cringed as it met his affrighted gaze.
aggravatedadjectiveUS /ˈæɡrəveɪtɪd/
made more severe or intense especially in law
From this reading It was indeed a "shiner" of aggravated aspect, and Isidore cringed as it met his affrighted gaze.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was indeed a "shiner" of aggravated aspect, and Isidore cringed as it met his affrighted gaze.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Isidore Belchatosky he goes und makes me this here shiner," said Eva's accusing voice, as the eye under the poultice was uncovered for a moment.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading It was indeed a "shiner" of aggravated aspect, and Isidore cringed as it met his affrighted gaze.
bandagesnounUS /ˈbændədʒəz/
plural of “bandage” — a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
From this reading The sling and the bandages were of gay chintz, showing forth the adventures of Robinson Crusoe, and their lurid colours made them horribly conspicuous.
Belchatosky
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From this reading "Isidore Belchatosky he goes und makes me this here shiner," said Eva's accusing voice, as the eye under the poultice was uncovered for a moment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Friday scampered across Eva's forehead, pursued by savages; and Crusoe, under his enormous umbrella, nestled close to her heart.
chintznoun
a brightly printed and glazed cotton fabric
From this reading The sling and the bandages were of gay chintz, showing forth the adventures of Robinson Crusoe, and their lurid colours made them horribly conspicuous.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Friday scampered across Eva's forehead, pursued by savages; and Crusoe, under his enormous umbrella, nestled close to her heart.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading The sling and the bandages were of gay chintz, showing forth the adventures of Robinson Crusoe, and their lurid colours made them horribly conspicuous.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading The sling and the bandages were of gay chintz, showing forth the adventures of Robinson Crusoe, and their lurid colours made them horribly conspicuous.
cringedverbUS /krɪndʒd/
past form of “cringe” — draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading It was indeed a "shiner" of aggravated aspect, and Isidore cringed as it met his affrighted gaze.
Crusoe
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From this reading The sling and the bandages were of gay chintz, showing forth the adventures of Robinson Crusoe, and their lurid colours made them horribly conspicuous.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Friday scampered across Eva's forehead, pursued by savages; and Crusoe, under his enormous umbrella, nestled close to her heart.
Eva's
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From this reading "Isidore Belchatosky he goes und makes me this here shiner," said Eva's accusing voice, as the eye under the poultice was uncovered for a moment.
the organ of sight
From this reading "Isidore Belchatosky he goes und makes me this here shiner," said Eva's accusing voice, as the eye under the poultice was uncovered for a moment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Isidore Belchatosky he goes und makes me this here shiner," said Eva's accusing voice, as the eye under the poultice was uncovered for a moment.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Friday scampered across Eva's forehead, pursued by savages; and Crusoe, under his enormous umbrella, nestled close to her heart.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The sling and the bandages were of gay chintz, showing forth the adventures of Robinson Crusoe, and their lurid colours made them horribly conspicuous.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading Friday scampered across Eva's forehead, pursued by savages; and Crusoe, under his enormous umbrella, nestled close to her heart.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The sling and the bandages were of gay chintz, showing forth the adventures of Robinson Crusoe, and their lurid colours made them horribly conspicuous.
a long fixed look
From this reading It was indeed a "shiner" of aggravated aspect, and Isidore cringed as it met his affrighted gaze.
a young female
From this reading "Surely Isidore would never hit a little girl?"
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "Isidore Belchatosky he goes und makes me this here shiner," said Eva's accusing voice, as the eye under the poultice was uncovered for a moment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Isidore Belchatosky he goes und makes me this here shiner," said Eva's accusing voice, as the eye under the poultice was uncovered for a moment.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Friday scampered across Eva's forehead, pursued by savages; and Crusoe, under his enormous umbrella, nestled close to her heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Friday scampered across Eva's forehead, pursued by savages; and Crusoe, under his enormous umbrella, nestled close to her heart.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Isidore Belchatosky he goes und makes me this here shiner," said Eva's accusing voice, as the eye under the poultice was uncovered for a moment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was indeed a "shiner" of aggravated aspect, and Isidore cringed as it met his affrighted gaze.
cause to move by striking
From this reading "Surely Isidore would never hit a little girl?"
horriblyadverbUS /ˈhɔːrəbli/
of a dreadful kind
From this reading The sling and the bandages were of gay chintz, showing forth the adventures of Robinson Crusoe, and their lurid colours made them horribly conspicuous.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It was indeed a "shiner" of aggravated aspect, and Isidore cringed as it met his affrighted gaze.
Isidore
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From this reading "Isidore Belchatosky he goes und makes me this here shiner," said Eva's accusing voice, as the eye under the poultice was uncovered for a moment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was indeed a "shiner" of aggravated aspect, and Isidore cringed as it met his affrighted gaze.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Surely Isidore would never hit a little girl?"
luridadjectiveUS /ˈlʊrəd/
horrible in fierceness or savagery
From this reading The sling and the bandages were of gay chintz, showing forth the adventures of Robinson Crusoe, and their lurid colours made them horribly conspicuous.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The sling and the bandages were of gay chintz, showing forth the adventures of Robinson Crusoe, and their lurid colours made them horribly conspicuous.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading "Isidore Belchatosky he goes und makes me this here shiner," said Eva's accusing voice, as the eye under the poultice was uncovered for a moment.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Isidore Belchatosky he goes und makes me this here shiner," said Eva's accusing voice, as the eye under the poultice was uncovered for a moment.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading It was indeed a "shiner" of aggravated aspect, and Isidore cringed as it met his affrighted gaze.
a particular point in time
From this reading "Isidore Belchatosky he goes und makes me this here shiner," said Eva's accusing voice, as the eye under the poultice was uncovered for a moment.
nestledadjectiveUS /ˈnesəld/
drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection
From this reading Friday scampered across Eva's forehead, pursued by savages; and Crusoe, under his enormous umbrella, nestled close to her heart.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Surely Isidore would never hit a little girl?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was indeed a "shiner" of aggravated aspect, and Isidore cringed as it met his affrighted gaze.
poulticenounUS /ˈpoʊltəs/
a medical dressing consisting of a soft heated mass of meal or clay that is spread on a cloth and applied to the skin to treat inflamed areas or improve circulation etc.
From this reading "Isidore Belchatosky he goes und makes me this here shiner," said Eva's accusing voice, as the eye under the poultice was uncovered for a moment.
a person who is being chased
From this reading Friday scampered across Eva's forehead, pursued by savages; and Crusoe, under his enormous umbrella, nestled close to her heart.
RobinsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbənsən/
English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading The sling and the bandages were of gay chintz, showing forth the adventures of Robinson Crusoe, and their lurid colours made them horribly conspicuous.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Isidore Belchatosky he goes und makes me this here shiner," said Eva's accusing voice, as the eye under the poultice was uncovered for a moment.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading Friday scampered across Eva's forehead, pursued by savages; and Crusoe, under his enormous umbrella, nestled close to her heart.
scamperedverbUS /ˈskæmpərd/
past form of “scamper” — to move about or proceed hurriedly
From this reading Friday scampered across Eva's forehead, pursued by savages; and Crusoe, under his enormous umbrella, nestled close to her heart.
shinernounUS /ˈʃaɪnər/
a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye
From this reading "Isidore Belchatosky he goes und makes me this here shiner," said Eva's accusing voice, as the eye under the poultice was uncovered for a moment.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading The sling and the bandages were of gay chintz, showing forth the adventures of Robinson Crusoe, and their lurid colours made them horribly conspicuous.
slingverbUS /slɪŋ/
hurl as if with a sling
From this reading The sling and the bandages were of gay chintz, showing forth the adventures of Robinson Crusoe, and their lurid colours made them horribly conspicuous.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Surely Isidore would never hit a little girl?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Isidore Belchatosky he goes und makes me this here shiner," said Eva's accusing voice, as the eye under the poultice was uncovered for a moment.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The sling and the bandages were of gay chintz, showing forth the adventures of Robinson Crusoe, and their lurid colours made them horribly conspicuous.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The sling and the bandages were of gay chintz, showing forth the adventures of Robinson Crusoe, and their lurid colours made them horribly conspicuous.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Isidore Belchatosky he goes und makes me this here shiner," said Eva's accusing voice, as the eye under the poultice was uncovered for a moment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Friday scampered across Eva's forehead, pursued by savages; and Crusoe, under his enormous umbrella, nestled close to her heart.
umbrellanounUS /əmˈbrelə/
a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading Friday scampered across Eva's forehead, pursued by savages; and Crusoe, under his enormous umbrella, nestled close to her heart.
uncoveredadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌvərd/
not covered with clothing
From this reading "Isidore Belchatosky he goes und makes me this here shiner," said Eva's accusing voice, as the eye under the poultice was uncovered for a moment.
und
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From this reading "Isidore Belchatosky he goes und makes me this here shiner," said Eva's accusing voice, as the eye under the poultice was uncovered for a moment.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Isidore Belchatosky he goes und makes me this here shiner," said Eva's accusing voice, as the eye under the poultice was uncovered for a moment.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Isidore Belchatosky he goes und makes me this here shiner," said Eva's accusing voice, as the eye under the poultice was uncovered for a moment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Isidore Belchatosky he goes und makes me this here shiner," said Eva's accusing voice, as the eye under the poultice was uncovered for a moment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sling and the bandages were of gay chintz, showing forth the adventures of Robinson Crusoe, and their lurid colours made them horribly conspicuous.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Surely Isidore would never hit a little girl?"
