used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A black look suffused the leader's face at Hanlon's impertinent "can you dish it out, Mister?"
in addition
From this reading Then slowly the man sank back, relaxed, and smiled--an open, friendly smile of genuine cordiality, and his men also relaxed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then slowly the man sank back, relaxed, and smiled--an open, friendly smile of genuine cordiality, and his men also relaxed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then slowly the man sank back, relaxed, and smiled--an open, friendly smile of genuine cordiality, and his men also relaxed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A black look suffused the leader's face at Hanlon's impertinent "can you dish it out, Mister?"
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Then slowly the man sank back, relaxed, and smiled--an open, friendly smile of genuine cordiality, and his men also relaxed.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading A black look suffused the leader's face at Hanlon's impertinent "can you dish it out, Mister?"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "You'll do, Hanlon, by the great ... uh ...
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading A black look suffused the leader's face at Hanlon's impertinent "can you dish it out, Mister?"
cordialitynoun
a cordial disposition
From this reading Then slowly the man sank back, relaxed, and smiled--an open, friendly smile of genuine cordiality, and his men also relaxed.
dishnounUS /dɪʃ/
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading A black look suffused the leader's face at Hanlon's impertinent "can you dish it out, Mister?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "You'll do, Hanlon, by the great ... uh ...
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A black look suffused the leader's face at Hanlon's impertinent "can you dish it out, Mister?"
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading He half-rose from his seat, while the other four men reached quick hands towards their weapons.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Then slowly the man sank back, relaxed, and smiled--an open, friendly smile of genuine cordiality, and his men also relaxed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He half-rose from his seat, while the other four men reached quick hands towards their weapons.
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading Then slowly the man sank back, relaxed, and smiled--an open, friendly smile of genuine cordiality, and his men also relaxed.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "You'll do, Hanlon, by the great ... uh ...
half-rose
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From this reading He half-rose from his seat, while the other four men reached quick hands towards their weapons.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He half-rose from his seat, while the other four men reached quick hands towards their weapons.
Hanlon
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From this reading "You'll do, Hanlon, by the great ... uh ...
Hanlon's
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From this reading A black look suffused the leader's face at Hanlon's impertinent "can you dish it out, Mister?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He half-rose from his seat, while the other four men reached quick hands towards their weapons.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He half-rose from his seat, while the other four men reached quick hands towards their weapons.
impertinentadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrtənənt/
characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
From this reading A black look suffused the leader's face at Hanlon's impertinent "can you dish it out, Mister?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A black look suffused the leader's face at Hanlon's impertinent "can you dish it out, Mister?"
leader'snounUS /ˈliːdərz/
possessive form of “leader” — a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading A black look suffused the leader's face at Hanlon's impertinent "can you dish it out, Mister?"
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A black look suffused the leader's face at Hanlon's impertinent "can you dish it out, Mister?"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Then slowly the man sank back, relaxed, and smiled--an open, friendly smile of genuine cordiality, and his men also relaxed.
the force of workers available
From this reading He half-rose from his seat, while the other four men reached quick hands towards their weapons.
MisternounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading A black look suffused the leader's face at Hanlon's impertinent "can you dish it out, Mister?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then slowly the man sank back, relaxed, and smiled--an open, friendly smile of genuine cordiality, and his men also relaxed.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Then slowly the man sank back, relaxed, and smiled--an open, friendly smile of genuine cordiality, and his men also relaxed.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He half-rose from his seat, while the other four men reached quick hands towards their weapons.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A black look suffused the leader's face at Hanlon's impertinent "can you dish it out, Mister?"
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading He half-rose from his seat, while the other four men reached quick hands towards their weapons.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He half-rose from his seat, while the other four men reached quick hands towards their weapons.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading Then slowly the man sank back, relaxed, and smiled--an open, friendly smile of genuine cordiality, and his men also relaxed.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Then slowly the man sank back, relaxed, and smiled--an open, friendly smile of genuine cordiality, and his men also relaxed.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading He half-rose from his seat, while the other four men reached quick hands towards their weapons.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Then slowly the man sank back, relaxed, and smiled--an open, friendly smile of genuine cordiality, and his men also relaxed.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Then slowly the man sank back, relaxed, and smiled--an open, friendly smile of genuine cordiality, and his men also relaxed.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Then slowly the man sank back, relaxed, and smiled--an open, friendly smile of genuine cordiality, and his men also relaxed.
suffusedverbUS /səˈfjuːzd/
past form of “suffuse” — cause to spread or flush or flood through, over, or across
From this reading A black look suffused the leader's face at Hanlon's impertinent "can you dish it out, Mister?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A black look suffused the leader's face at Hanlon's impertinent "can you dish it out, Mister?"
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He half-rose from his seat, while the other four men reached quick hands towards their weapons.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then slowly the man sank back, relaxed, and smiled--an open, friendly smile of genuine cordiality, and his men also relaxed.
in the direction of
From this reading He half-rose from his seat, while the other four men reached quick hands towards their weapons.
uh
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From this reading "You'll do, Hanlon, by the great ... uh ...
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading He half-rose from his seat, while the other four men reached quick hands towards their weapons.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He half-rose from his seat, while the other four men reached quick hands towards their weapons.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A black look suffused the leader's face at Hanlon's impertinent "can you dish it out, Mister?"
You'll
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From this reading "You'll do, Hanlon, by the great ... uh ...
ZeusnounUS /zuːs/
(Greek mythology) the supreme god of ancient Greek mythology; son of Rhea and Cronus whom he dethroned; husband and brother of Hera; brother of Poseidon and Hades; father of many gods; counterpart of Roman Jupiter
From this reading Zeus, you'll do!
