used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Lex Talionis_ In his attempt to prove that the taking of human life for murder was unjustifiable the waiter had taken a human life.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There were very few people about--a stray milkman, a postman with his parcels and letters shielded from the falling snow by his wide waterproof cape, a solitary policeman at a corner.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He marched along the street with his cap pulled down, his overcoat collar buttoned up over his chin, his hands thrust deep into his pockets.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were very few people about--a stray milkman, a postman with his parcels and letters shielded from the falling snow by his wide waterproof cape, a solitary policeman at a corner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There were very few people about--a stray milkman, a postman with his parcels and letters shielded from the falling snow by his wide waterproof cape, a solitary policeman at a corner.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading _Lex Talionis_ In his attempt to prove that the taking of human life for murder was unjustifiable the waiter had taken a human life.
for the reason that
From this reading The bludgeon was hidden because he had thrust it up his sleeve.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading The waiter marched on, head bent so that his face was invisible.
bludgeonnounUS /ˈblʌdʒən/
a club used as a weapon
From this reading The bludgeon was hidden because he had thrust it up his sleeve.
buttonedadjectiveUS /ˈbʌtənd/
furnished or closed with buttons or something buttonlike
From this reading He marched along the street with his cap pulled down, his overcoat collar buttoned up over his chin, his hands thrust deep into his pockets.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There were very few people about--a stray milkman, a postman with his parcels and letters shielded from the falling snow by his wide waterproof cape, a solitary policeman at a corner.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading He marched along the street with his cap pulled down, his overcoat collar buttoned up over his chin, his hands thrust deep into his pockets.
capenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading There were very few people about--a stray milkman, a postman with his parcels and letters shielded from the falling snow by his wide waterproof cape, a solitary policeman at a corner.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading He marched along the street with his cap pulled down, his overcoat collar buttoned up over his chin, his hands thrust deep into his pockets.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading He marched along the street with his cap pulled down, his overcoat collar buttoned up over his chin, his hands thrust deep into his pockets.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading There were very few people about--a stray milkman, a postman with his parcels and letters shielded from the falling snow by his wide waterproof cape, a solitary policeman at a corner.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading He marched along the street with his cap pulled down, his overcoat collar buttoned up over his chin, his hands thrust deep into his pockets.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He marched along the street with his cap pulled down, his overcoat collar buttoned up over his chin, his hands thrust deep into his pockets.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The waiter marched on, head bent so that his face was invisible.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading There were very few people about--a stray milkman, a postman with his parcels and letters shielded from the falling snow by his wide waterproof cape, a solitary policeman at a corner.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There were very few people about--a stray milkman, a postman with his parcels and letters shielded from the falling snow by his wide waterproof cape, a solitary policeman at a corner.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Lex Talionis_ In his attempt to prove that the taking of human life for murder was unjustifiable the waiter had taken a human life.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There were very few people about--a stray milkman, a postman with his parcels and letters shielded from the falling snow by his wide waterproof cape, a solitary policeman at a corner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Lex Talionis_ In his attempt to prove that the taking of human life for murder was unjustifiable the waiter had taken a human life.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He marched along the street with his cap pulled down, his overcoat collar buttoned up over his chin, his hands thrust deep into his pockets.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He marched along the street with his cap pulled down, his overcoat collar buttoned up over his chin, his hands thrust deep into his pockets.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The waiter marched on, head bent so that his face was invisible.
not accessible to view
From this reading The bludgeon was hidden because he had thrust it up his sleeve.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Lex Talionis_ In his attempt to prove that the taking of human life for murder was unjustifiable the waiter had taken a human life.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading _Lex Talionis_ In his attempt to prove that the taking of human life for murder was unjustifiable the waiter had taken a human life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Lex Talionis_ In his attempt to prove that the taking of human life for murder was unjustifiable the waiter had taken a human life.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He marched along the street with his cap pulled down, his overcoat collar buttoned up over his chin, his hands thrust deep into his pockets.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading The waiter marched on, head bent so that his face was invisible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The bludgeon was hidden because he had thrust it up his sleeve.
the literary culture
From this reading There were very few people about--a stray milkman, a postman with his parcels and letters shielded from the falling snow by his wide waterproof cape, a solitary policeman at a corner.
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From this reading _Lex Talionis_ In his attempt to prove that the taking of human life for murder was unjustifiable the waiter had taken a human life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _Lex Talionis_ In his attempt to prove that the taking of human life for murder was unjustifiable the waiter had taken a human life.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading He marched along the street with his cap pulled down, his overcoat collar buttoned up over his chin, his hands thrust deep into his pockets.
milkmannounUS /ˈmɪlkmæn/
someone who delivers milk
From this reading There were very few people about--a stray milkman, a postman with his parcels and letters shielded from the falling snow by his wide waterproof cape, a solitary policeman at a corner.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading _Lex Talionis_ In his attempt to prove that the taking of human life for murder was unjustifiable the waiter had taken a human life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Lex Talionis_ In his attempt to prove that the taking of human life for murder was unjustifiable the waiter had taken a human life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The waiter marched on, head bent so that his face was invisible.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He marched along the street with his cap pulled down, his overcoat collar buttoned up over his chin, his hands thrust deep into his pockets.
overcoatnounUS /ˈoʊvərkoʊt/
a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading He marched along the street with his cap pulled down, his overcoat collar buttoned up over his chin, his hands thrust deep into his pockets.
parcelsnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəlz/
plural of “parcel” — a wrapped container
From this reading There were very few people about--a stray milkman, a postman with his parcels and letters shielded from the falling snow by his wide waterproof cape, a solitary policeman at a corner.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading There were very few people about--a stray milkman, a postman with his parcels and letters shielded from the falling snow by his wide waterproof cape, a solitary policeman at a corner.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He marched along the street with his cap pulled down, his overcoat collar buttoned up over his chin, his hands thrust deep into his pockets.
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading There were very few people about--a stray milkman, a postman with his parcels and letters shielded from the falling snow by his wide waterproof cape, a solitary policeman at a corner.
postmannounUS /ˈpoʊstmən/
a man who delivers the mail
From this reading There were very few people about--a stray milkman, a postman with his parcels and letters shielded from the falling snow by his wide waterproof cape, a solitary policeman at a corner.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading _Lex Talionis_ In his attempt to prove that the taking of human life for murder was unjustifiable the waiter had taken a human life.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading He marched along the street with his cap pulled down, his overcoat collar buttoned up over his chin, his hands thrust deep into his pockets.
shieldedadjectiveUS /ˈʃiːldɪd/
(used especially of machinery) protected by a shield to prevent injury
From this reading There were very few people about--a stray milkman, a postman with his parcels and letters shielded from the falling snow by his wide waterproof cape, a solitary policeman at a corner.
sleevenounUS /sliːv/
the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading The bludgeon was hidden because he had thrust it up his sleeve.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading There were very few people about--a stray milkman, a postman with his parcels and letters shielded from the falling snow by his wide waterproof cape, a solitary policeman at a corner.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The waiter marched on, head bent so that his face was invisible.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading There were very few people about--a stray milkman, a postman with his parcels and letters shielded from the falling snow by his wide waterproof cape, a solitary policeman at a corner.
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading There were very few people about--a stray milkman, a postman with his parcels and letters shielded from the falling snow by his wide waterproof cape, a solitary policeman at a corner.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He marched along the street with his cap pulled down, his overcoat collar buttoned up over his chin, his hands thrust deep into his pockets.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading _Lex Talionis_ In his attempt to prove that the taking of human life for murder was unjustifiable the waiter had taken a human life.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading _Lex Talionis_ In his attempt to prove that the taking of human life for murder was unjustifiable the waiter had taken a human life.
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From this reading _Lex Talionis_ In his attempt to prove that the taking of human life for murder was unjustifiable the waiter had taken a human life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Lex Talionis_ In his attempt to prove that the taking of human life for murder was unjustifiable the waiter had taken a human life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Lex Talionis_ In his attempt to prove that the taking of human life for murder was unjustifiable the waiter had taken a human life.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were very few people about--a stray milkman, a postman with his parcels and letters shielded from the falling snow by his wide waterproof cape, a solitary policeman at a corner.
push forcefully
From this reading He marched along the street with his cap pulled down, his overcoat collar buttoned up over his chin, his hands thrust deep into his pockets.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Lex Talionis_ In his attempt to prove that the taking of human life for murder was unjustifiable the waiter had taken a human life.
unjustifiableadjectiveUS /ˌʌndʒʌstɪˈfaɪəbəl/
incapable of being justified or explained
From this reading _Lex Talionis_ In his attempt to prove that the taking of human life for murder was unjustifiable the waiter had taken a human life.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He marched along the street with his cap pulled down, his overcoat collar buttoned up over his chin, his hands thrust deep into his pockets.
precisely as stated
From this reading There were very few people about--a stray milkman, a postman with his parcels and letters shielded from the falling snow by his wide waterproof cape, a solitary policeman at a corner.
waiternounUS /ˈweɪtər/
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading _Lex Talionis_ In his attempt to prove that the taking of human life for murder was unjustifiable the waiter had taken a human life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Lex Talionis_ In his attempt to prove that the taking of human life for murder was unjustifiable the waiter had taken a human life.
waterproofadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtərpruːf/
not permitting the passage of water
From this reading There were very few people about--a stray milkman, a postman with his parcels and letters shielded from the falling snow by his wide waterproof cape, a solitary policeman at a corner.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were very few people about--a stray milkman, a postman with his parcels and letters shielded from the falling snow by his wide waterproof cape, a solitary policeman at a corner.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading There were very few people about--a stray milkman, a postman with his parcels and letters shielded from the falling snow by his wide waterproof cape, a solitary policeman at a corner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He marched along the street with his cap pulled down, his overcoat collar buttoned up over his chin, his hands thrust deep into his pockets.
