used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I am sitting on the edge of what passes for a bed.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am sitting on the edge of what passes for a bed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is made of loosely woven strips of steel, and there is no mattress, only an extra blanket of thin olive-drab.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is made of loosely woven strips of steel, and there is no mattress, only an extra blanket of thin olive-drab.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading I am sitting on the edge of what passes for a bed.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading It is made of loosely woven strips of steel, and there is no mattress, only an extra blanket of thin olive-drab.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sure, Larry Connaught saved my life--but it was how he did it that forced me to murder him!
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading It isn't comfortable; but of course they expect to make me still more uncomfortable.
Connaught
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sure, Larry Connaught saved my life--but it was how he did it that forced me to murder him!
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It isn't comfortable; but of course they expect to make me still more uncomfortable.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading They expect to take me out of this precinct jail to the District prison and eventually to the death house.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Sure, Larry Connaught saved my life--but it was how he did it that forced me to murder him!
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading They expect to take me out of this precinct jail to the District prison and eventually to the death house.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading I am sitting on the edge of what passes for a bed.
eventuallyadverbUS /ɪˈventʃəwəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading They expect to take me out of this precinct jail to the District prison and eventually to the death house.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading It isn't comfortable; but of course they expect to make me still more uncomfortable.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading It is made of loosely woven strips of steel, and there is no mattress, only an extra blanket of thin olive-drab.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I am sitting on the edge of what passes for a bed.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Sure, Larry Connaught saved my life--but it was how he did it that forced me to murder him!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sure, Larry Connaught saved my life--but it was how he did it that forced me to murder him!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sure, Larry Connaught saved my life--but it was how he did it that forced me to murder him!
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading They expect to take me out of this precinct jail to the District prison and eventually to the death house.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sure, Larry Connaught saved my life--but it was how he did it that forced me to murder him!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am sitting on the edge of what passes for a bed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is made of loosely woven strips of steel, and there is no mattress, only an extra blanket of thin olive-drab.
isn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It isn't comfortable; but of course they expect to make me still more uncomfortable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sure, Larry Connaught saved my life--but it was how he did it that forced me to murder him!
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading They expect to take me out of this precinct jail to the District prison and eventually to the death house.
Larry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sure, Larry Connaught saved my life--but it was how he did it that forced me to murder him!
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Sure, Larry Connaught saved my life--but it was how he did it that forced me to murder him!
looselyadverbUS /ˈluːsli/
in a relaxed manner; not rigid
From this reading It is made of loosely woven strips of steel, and there is no mattress, only an extra blanket of thin olive-drab.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It is made of loosely woven strips of steel, and there is no mattress, only an extra blanket of thin olive-drab.
engage in
From this reading It isn't comfortable; but of course they expect to make me still more uncomfortable.
mattressnounUS /ˈmætrəs/
a large thick pad filled with resilient material and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or part of a bed
From this reading It is made of loosely woven strips of steel, and there is no mattress, only an extra blanket of thin olive-drab.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sure, Larry Connaught saved my life--but it was how he did it that forced me to murder him!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It isn't comfortable; but of course they expect to make me still more uncomfortable.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading Sure, Larry Connaught saved my life--but it was how he did it that forced me to murder him!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Sure, Larry Connaught saved my life--but it was how he did it that forced me to murder him!
not any; not one
From this reading It is made of loosely woven strips of steel, and there is no mattress, only an extra blanket of thin olive-drab.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I am sitting on the edge of what passes for a bed.
olive-drabadjective
of a light brownish green color
From this reading It is made of loosely woven strips of steel, and there is no mattress, only an extra blanket of thin olive-drab.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I am sitting on the edge of what passes for a bed.
and nothing more
From this reading It is made of loosely woven strips of steel, and there is no mattress, only an extra blanket of thin olive-drab.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They expect to take me out of this precinct jail to the District prison and eventually to the death house.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading I am sitting on the edge of what passes for a bed.
precinctnounUS /ˈpriːsɪŋkt/
a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes
From this reading They expect to take me out of this precinct jail to the District prison and eventually to the death house.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading They expect to take me out of this precinct jail to the District prison and eventually to the death house.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Sure, Larry Connaught saved my life--but it was how he did it that forced me to murder him!
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading I am sitting on the edge of what passes for a bed.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading It is made of loosely woven strips of steel, and there is no mattress, only an extra blanket of thin olive-drab.
not in physical motion
From this reading It isn't comfortable; but of course they expect to make me still more uncomfortable.
stripsnounUS /strɪps/
plural of “strip” — a relatively long narrow piece of something
From this reading It is made of loosely woven strips of steel, and there is no mattress, only an extra blanket of thin olive-drab.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Sure, Larry Connaught saved my life--but it was how he did it that forced me to murder him!
carry out
From this reading They expect to take me out of this precinct jail to the District prison and eventually to the death house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sure, Larry Connaught saved my life--but it was how he did it that forced me to murder him!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I am sitting on the edge of what passes for a bed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is made of loosely woven strips of steel, and there is no mattress, only an extra blanket of thin olive-drab.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It isn't comfortable; but of course they expect to make me still more uncomfortable.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading It is made of loosely woven strips of steel, and there is no mattress, only an extra blanket of thin olive-drab.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They expect to take me out of this precinct jail to the District prison and eventually to the death house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sure, Larry Connaught saved my life--but it was how he did it that forced me to murder him!
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading It isn't comfortable; but of course they expect to make me still more uncomfortable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sure, Larry Connaught saved my life--but it was how he did it that forced me to murder him!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I am sitting on the edge of what passes for a bed.
wovenadjectiveUS /ˈwoʊvən/
made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole
From this reading It is made of loosely woven strips of steel, and there is no mattress, only an extra blanket of thin olive-drab.
