used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was hours before he realized that he had actually been measured and photographed as a criminal, and that, to his dying hour and beyond, these insignia of his shame would remain locked in the custody of the police.
in actual fact
From this reading It was hours before he realized that he had actually been measured and photographed as a criminal, and that, to his dying hour and beyond, these insignia of his shame would remain locked in the custody of the police.
(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."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was hours before he realized that he had actually been measured and photographed as a criminal, and that, to his dying hour and beyond, these insignia of his shame would remain locked in the custody of the police.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading He entirely failed to appreciate the extent of the indignity which had been practised upon him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was hours before he realized that he had actually been measured and photographed as a criminal, and that, to his dying hour and beyond, these insignia of his shame would remain locked in the custody of the police.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Where now?" he asked.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He entirely failed to appreciate the extent of the indignity which had been practised upon him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was hours before he realized that he had actually been measured and photographed as a criminal, and that, to his dying hour and beyond, these insignia of his shame would remain locked in the custody of the police.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading It was hours before he realized that he had actually been measured and photographed as a criminal, and that, to his dying hour and beyond, these insignia of his shame would remain locked in the custody of the police.
clubman
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From this reading The clubman staggered to his feet.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading It was hours before he realized that he had actually been measured and photographed as a criminal, and that, to his dying hour and beyond, these insignia of his shame would remain locked in the custody of the police.
custodynounUS /ˈkʌstədi/
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
From this reading It was hours before he realized that he had actually been measured and photographed as a criminal, and that, to his dying hour and beyond, these insignia of his shame would remain locked in the custody of the police.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading It was hours before he realized that he had actually been measured and photographed as a criminal, and that, to his dying hour and beyond, these insignia of his shame would remain locked in the custody of the police.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He entirely failed to appreciate the extent of the indignity which had been practised upon him.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading He entirely failed to appreciate the extent of the indignity which had been practised upon him.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading He entirely failed to appreciate the extent of the indignity which had been practised upon him.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The clubman staggered to his feet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He entirely failed to appreciate the extent of the indignity which had been practised upon him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He entirely failed to appreciate the extent of the indignity which had been practised upon him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He entirely failed to appreciate the extent of the indignity which had been practised upon him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The clubman staggered to his feet.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was hours before he realized that he had actually been measured and photographed as a criminal, and that, to his dying hour and beyond, these insignia of his shame would remain locked in the custody of the police.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It was hours before he realized that he had actually been measured and photographed as a criminal, and that, to his dying hour and beyond, these insignia of his shame would remain locked in the custody of the police.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was hours before he realized that he had actually been measured and photographed as a criminal, and that, to his dying hour and beyond, these insignia of his shame would remain locked in the custody of the police.
indignitynounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnətiː/
an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem
From this reading He entirely failed to appreciate the extent of the indignity which had been practised upon him.
insignianounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪɡniːə/
a badge worn to show official position
From this reading It was hours before he realized that he had actually been measured and photographed as a criminal, and that, to his dying hour and beyond, these insignia of his shame would remain locked in the custody of the police.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was hours before he realized that he had actually been measured and photographed as a criminal, and that, to his dying hour and beyond, these insignia of his shame would remain locked in the custody of the police.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading It was hours before he realized that he had actually been measured and photographed as a criminal, and that, to his dying hour and beyond, these insignia of his shame would remain locked in the custody of the police.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading It was hours before he realized that he had actually been measured and photographed as a criminal, and that, to his dying hour and beyond, these insignia of his shame would remain locked in the custody of the police.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Where now?" he asked.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He entirely failed to appreciate the extent of the indignity which had been practised upon him.
photographedverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræft/
past form of “photograph” — record on photographic film
From this reading It was hours before he realized that he had actually been measured and photographed as a criminal, and that, to his dying hour and beyond, these insignia of his shame would remain locked in the custody of the police.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading It was hours before he realized that he had actually been measured and photographed as a criminal, and that, to his dying hour and beyond, these insignia of his shame would remain locked in the custody of the police.
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading He entirely failed to appreciate the extent of the indignity which had been practised upon him.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading It was hours before he realized that he had actually been measured and photographed as a criminal, and that, to his dying hour and beyond, these insignia of his shame would remain locked in the custody of the police.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It was hours before he realized that he had actually been measured and photographed as a criminal, and that, to his dying hour and beyond, these insignia of his shame would remain locked in the custody of the police.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading It was hours before he realized that he had actually been measured and photographed as a criminal, and that, to his dying hour and beyond, these insignia of his shame would remain locked in the custody of the police.
staggeredverbUS /ˈstæɡərd/
past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading The clubman staggered to his feet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was hours before he realized that he had actually been measured and photographed as a criminal, and that, to his dying hour and beyond, these insignia of his shame would remain locked in the custody of the police.
That's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's all."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The clubman staggered to his feet.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was hours before he realized that he had actually been measured and photographed as a criminal, and that, to his dying hour and beyond, these insignia of his shame would remain locked in the custody of the police.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The clubman staggered to his feet.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He entirely failed to appreciate the extent of the indignity which had been practised upon him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was hours before he realized that he had actually been measured and photographed as a criminal, and that, to his dying hour and beyond, these insignia of his shame would remain locked in the custody of the police.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where now?" he asked.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He entirely failed to appreciate the extent of the indignity which had been practised upon him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was hours before he realized that he had actually been measured and photographed as a criminal, and that, to his dying hour and beyond, these insignia of his shame would remain locked in the custody of the police.
