used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a handsome room in the royal palace at Penza, capital of Joyalita, a man in a gorgeous uniform sat at a heavy mahogany table, writing.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading RASCALS READY FOR ACTION.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A tap at the door, and in response to the gorgeous man’s “Come in!” a slim man, in plain clothes, whose shifty eyes took in the whole apartment at a glance, while he ran one of his clawlike hands over his damp face, stepped forward.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading A tap at the door, and in response to the gorgeous man’s “Come in!” a slim man, in plain clothes, whose shifty eyes took in the whole apartment at a glance, while he ran one of his clawlike hands over his damp face, stepped forward.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In a handsome room in the royal palace at Penza, capital of Joyalita, a man in a gorgeous uniform sat at a heavy mahogany table, writing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was very early in the morning of the eighteenth, the day on which the council was to be held that would decide the future fate of Joyalita.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading In a handsome room in the royal palace at Penza, capital of Joyalita, a man in a gorgeous uniform sat at a heavy mahogany table, writing.
clawlikeadjective
resembling a claw
From this reading A tap at the door, and in response to the gorgeous man’s “Come in!” a slim man, in plain clothes, whose shifty eyes took in the whole apartment at a glance, while he ran one of his clawlike hands over his damp face, stepped forward.
clothing in general
From this reading A tap at the door, and in response to the gorgeous man’s “Come in!” a slim man, in plain clothes, whose shifty eyes took in the whole apartment at a glance, while he ran one of his clawlike hands over his damp face, stepped forward.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A tap at the door, and in response to the gorgeous man’s “Come in!” a slim man, in plain clothes, whose shifty eyes took in the whole apartment at a glance, while he ran one of his clawlike hands over his damp face, stepped forward.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading It was very early in the morning of the eighteenth, the day on which the council was to be held that would decide the future fate of Joyalita.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading A tap at the door, and in response to the gorgeous man’s “Come in!” a slim man, in plain clothes, whose shifty eyes took in the whole apartment at a glance, while he ran one of his clawlike hands over his damp face, stepped forward.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was very early in the morning of the eighteenth, the day on which the council was to be held that would decide the future fate of Joyalita.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading It was very early in the morning of the eighteenth, the day on which the council was to be held that would decide the future fate of Joyalita.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A tap at the door, and in response to the gorgeous man’s “Come in!” a slim man, in plain clothes, whose shifty eyes took in the whole apartment at a glance, while he ran one of his clawlike hands over his damp face, stepped forward.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was very early in the morning of the eighteenth, the day on which the council was to be held that would decide the future fate of Joyalita.
eighteenthadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the seventeenth in position
From this reading It was very early in the morning of the eighteenth, the day on which the council was to be held that would decide the future fate of Joyalita.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A tap at the door, and in response to the gorgeous man’s “Come in!” a slim man, in plain clothes, whose shifty eyes took in the whole apartment at a glance, while he ran one of his clawlike hands over his damp face, stepped forward.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A tap at the door, and in response to the gorgeous man’s “Come in!” a slim man, in plain clothes, whose shifty eyes took in the whole apartment at a glance, while he ran one of his clawlike hands over his damp face, stepped forward.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading It was very early in the morning of the eighteenth, the day on which the council was to be held that would decide the future fate of Joyalita.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading RASCALS READY FOR ACTION.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading A tap at the door, and in response to the gorgeous man’s “Come in!” a slim man, in plain clothes, whose shifty eyes took in the whole apartment at a glance, while he ran one of his clawlike hands over his damp face, stepped forward.
yet to be or coming
From this reading It was very early in the morning of the eighteenth, the day on which the council was to be held that would decide the future fate of Joyalita.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading A tap at the door, and in response to the gorgeous man’s “Come in!” a slim man, in plain clothes, whose shifty eyes took in the whole apartment at a glance, while he ran one of his clawlike hands over his damp face, stepped forward.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading In a handsome room in the royal palace at Penza, capital of Joyalita, a man in a gorgeous uniform sat at a heavy mahogany table, writing.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading A tap at the door, and in response to the gorgeous man’s “Come in!” a slim man, in plain clothes, whose shifty eyes took in the whole apartment at a glance, while he ran one of his clawlike hands over his damp face, stepped forward.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading In a handsome room in the royal palace at Penza, capital of Joyalita, a man in a gorgeous uniform sat at a heavy mahogany table, writing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A tap at the door, and in response to the gorgeous man’s “Come in!” a slim man, in plain clothes, whose shifty eyes took in the whole apartment at a glance, while he ran one of his clawlike hands over his damp face, stepped forward.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading In a handsome room in the royal palace at Penza, capital of Joyalita, a man in a gorgeous uniform sat at a heavy mahogany table, writing.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading It was very early in the morning of the eighteenth, the day on which the council was to be held that would decide the future fate of Joyalita.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A tap at the door, and in response to the gorgeous man’s “Come in!” a slim man, in plain clothes, whose shifty eyes took in the whole apartment at a glance, while he ran one of his clawlike hands over his damp face, stepped forward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a handsome room in the royal palace at Penza, capital of Joyalita, a man in a gorgeous uniform sat at a heavy mahogany table, writing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was very early in the morning of the eighteenth, the day on which the council was to be held that would decide the future fate of Joyalita.
JasonnounUS /ˈdʒeɪsən/
(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece
From this reading “Well, Jason?” snapped the man at the table.
Joyalita
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From this reading In a handsome room in the royal palace at Penza, capital of Joyalita, a man in a gorgeous uniform sat at a heavy mahogany table, writing.
mahoganynounUS /məˈhɑːɡəni/
wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture
From this reading In a handsome room in the royal palace at Penza, capital of Joyalita, a man in a gorgeous uniform sat at a heavy mahogany table, writing.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In a handsome room in the royal palace at Penza, capital of Joyalita, a man in a gorgeous uniform sat at a heavy mahogany table, writing.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A tap at the door, and in response to the gorgeous man’s “Come in!” a slim man, in plain clothes, whose shifty eyes took in the whole apartment at a glance, while he ran one of his clawlike hands over his damp face, stepped forward.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was very early in the morning of the eighteenth, the day on which the council was to be held that would decide the future fate of Joyalita.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In a handsome room in the royal palace at Penza, capital of Joyalita, a man in a gorgeous uniform sat at a heavy mahogany table, writing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was very early in the morning of the eighteenth, the day on which the council was to be held that would decide the future fate of Joyalita.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A tap at the door, and in response to the gorgeous man’s “Come in!” a slim man, in plain clothes, whose shifty eyes took in the whole apartment at a glance, while he ran one of his clawlike hands over his damp face, stepped forward.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A tap at the door, and in response to the gorgeous man’s “Come in!” a slim man, in plain clothes, whose shifty eyes took in the whole apartment at a glance, while he ran one of his clawlike hands over his damp face, stepped forward.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading In a handsome room in the royal palace at Penza, capital of Joyalita, a man in a gorgeous uniform sat at a heavy mahogany table, writing.
Penza
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In a handsome room in the royal palace at Penza, capital of Joyalita, a man in a gorgeous uniform sat at a heavy mahogany table, writing.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading A tap at the door, and in response to the gorgeous man’s “Come in!” a slim man, in plain clothes, whose shifty eyes took in the whole apartment at a glance, while he ran one of his clawlike hands over his damp face, stepped forward.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A tap at the door, and in response to the gorgeous man’s “Come in!” a slim man, in plain clothes, whose shifty eyes took in the whole apartment at a glance, while he ran one of his clawlike hands over his damp face, stepped forward.
RASCALSnounUS /ˈræskəlz/
plural of “rascal” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading RASCALS READY FOR ACTION.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading RASCALS READY FOR ACTION.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading A tap at the door, and in response to the gorgeous man’s “Come in!” a slim man, in plain clothes, whose shifty eyes took in the whole apartment at a glance, while he ran one of his clawlike hands over his damp face, stepped forward.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In a handsome room in the royal palace at Penza, capital of Joyalita, a man in a gorgeous uniform sat at a heavy mahogany table, writing.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading In a handsome room in the royal palace at Penza, capital of Joyalita, a man in a gorgeous uniform sat at a heavy mahogany table, writing.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In a handsome room in the royal palace at Penza, capital of Joyalita, a man in a gorgeous uniform sat at a heavy mahogany table, writing.
shiftyadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪfti/
characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive
From this reading A tap at the door, and in response to the gorgeous man’s “Come in!” a slim man, in plain clothes, whose shifty eyes took in the whole apartment at a glance, while he ran one of his clawlike hands over his damp face, stepped forward.
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading A tap at the door, and in response to the gorgeous man’s “Come in!” a slim man, in plain clothes, whose shifty eyes took in the whole apartment at a glance, while he ran one of his clawlike hands over his damp face, stepped forward.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading “Well, Jason?” snapped the man at the table.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading A tap at the door, and in response to the gorgeous man’s “Come in!” a slim man, in plain clothes, whose shifty eyes took in the whole apartment at a glance, while he ran one of his clawlike hands over his damp face, stepped forward.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading In a handsome room in the royal palace at Penza, capital of Joyalita, a man in a gorgeous uniform sat at a heavy mahogany table, writing.
tapverbUS /tæp/
cut a female screw thread with a tap
From this reading A tap at the door, and in response to the gorgeous man’s “Come in!” a slim man, in plain clothes, whose shifty eyes took in the whole apartment at a glance, while he ran one of his clawlike hands over his damp face, stepped forward.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was very early in the morning of the eighteenth, the day on which the council was to be held that would decide the future fate of Joyalita.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In a handsome room in the royal palace at Penza, capital of Joyalita, a man in a gorgeous uniform sat at a heavy mahogany table, writing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was very early in the morning of the eighteenth, the day on which the council was to be held that would decide the future fate of Joyalita.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A tap at the door, and in response to the gorgeous man’s “Come in!” a slim man, in plain clothes, whose shifty eyes took in the whole apartment at a glance, while he ran one of his clawlike hands over his damp face, stepped forward.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading In a handsome room in the royal palace at Penza, capital of Joyalita, a man in a gorgeous uniform sat at a heavy mahogany table, writing.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was very early in the morning of the eighteenth, the day on which the council was to be held that would decide the future fate of Joyalita.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was very early in the morning of the eighteenth, the day on which the council was to be held that would decide the future fate of Joyalita.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well, Jason?” snapped the man at the table.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was very early in the morning of the eighteenth, the day on which the council was to be held that would decide the future fate of Joyalita.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A tap at the door, and in response to the gorgeous man’s “Come in!” a slim man, in plain clothes, whose shifty eyes took in the whole apartment at a glance, while he ran one of his clawlike hands over his damp face, stepped forward.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading A tap at the door, and in response to the gorgeous man’s “Come in!” a slim man, in plain clothes, whose shifty eyes took in the whole apartment at a glance, while he ran one of his clawlike hands over his damp face, stepped forward.
belonging to which person
From this reading A tap at the door, and in response to the gorgeous man’s “Come in!” a slim man, in plain clothes, whose shifty eyes took in the whole apartment at a glance, while he ran one of his clawlike hands over his damp face, stepped forward.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was very early in the morning of the eighteenth, the day on which the council was to be held that would decide the future fate of Joyalita.
the act of creating written works
From this reading In a handsome room in the royal palace at Penza, capital of Joyalita, a man in a gorgeous uniform sat at a heavy mahogany table, writing.
