used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If his were complete manhood,--oh for a soft shirt and a turned down collar!
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading SHIRT STUDS AS CUPID'S MESSENGER AFTER the room had returned to place Skippy rallied, took the introductions with preternatural stiffness, and gravitated to Snorky.
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading The white shirt front in the most unaccountable manner had swollen to alarming dimensions, the coat tails must be dragging on the floor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SHIRT STUDS AS CUPID'S MESSENGER AFTER the room had returned to place Skippy rallied, took the introductions with preternatural stiffness, and gravitated to Snorky.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SHIRT STUDS AS CUPID'S MESSENGER AFTER the room had returned to place Skippy rallied, took the introductions with preternatural stiffness, and gravitated to Snorky.
balloonsnounUS /bəˈluːnz/
plural of “balloon” — large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air
From this reading His collar cut under his imprisoned neck and his large white hands, longing for sheltering pockets, seemed to float before him like inflated balloons.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The white shirt front in the most unaccountable manner had swollen to alarming dimensions, the coat tails must be dragging on the floor.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His collar cut under his imprisoned neck and his large white hands, longing for sheltering pockets, seemed to float before him like inflated balloons.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading "Kill it," said Snorky under his breath.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading The white shirt front in the most unaccountable manner had swollen to alarming dimensions, the coat tails must be dragging on the floor.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading His collar cut under his imprisoned neck and his large white hands, longing for sheltering pockets, seemed to float before him like inflated balloons.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading If his were complete manhood,--oh for a soft shirt and a turned down collar!
CUPID'S
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From this reading SHIRT STUDS AS CUPID'S MESSENGER AFTER the room had returned to place Skippy rallied, took the introductions with preternatural stiffness, and gravitated to Snorky.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading His collar cut under his imprisoned neck and his large white hands, longing for sheltering pockets, seemed to float before him like inflated balloons.
dimensionsnounUS /dɪˈmenʃənz/
plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
From this reading The white shirt front in the most unaccountable manner had swollen to alarming dimensions, the coat tails must be dragging on the floor.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading If his were complete manhood,--oh for a soft shirt and a turned down collar!
draggingadjectiveUS /ˈdræɡɪŋ/
marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
From this reading The white shirt front in the most unaccountable manner had swollen to alarming dimensions, the coat tails must be dragging on the floor.
floatverbUS /floʊt/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading His collar cut under his imprisoned neck and his large white hands, longing for sheltering pockets, seemed to float before him like inflated balloons.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The white shirt front in the most unaccountable manner had swollen to alarming dimensions, the coat tails must be dragging on the floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His collar cut under his imprisoned neck and his large white hands, longing for sheltering pockets, seemed to float before him like inflated balloons.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The white shirt front in the most unaccountable manner had swollen to alarming dimensions, the coat tails must be dragging on the floor.
gravitatedverbUS /ˈɡrævəteɪtɪd/
past form of “gravitate” — move toward
From this reading SHIRT STUDS AS CUPID'S MESSENGER AFTER the room had returned to place Skippy rallied, took the introductions with preternatural stiffness, and gravitated to Snorky.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SHIRT STUDS AS CUPID'S MESSENGER AFTER the room had returned to place Skippy rallied, took the introductions with preternatural stiffness, and gravitated to Snorky.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading His collar cut under his imprisoned neck and his large white hands, longing for sheltering pockets, seemed to float before him like inflated balloons.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His collar cut under his imprisoned neck and his large white hands, longing for sheltering pockets, seemed to float before him like inflated balloons.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His collar cut under his imprisoned neck and his large white hands, longing for sheltering pockets, seemed to float before him like inflated balloons.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If his were complete manhood,--oh for a soft shirt and a turned down collar!
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading His collar cut under his imprisoned neck and his large white hands, longing for sheltering pockets, seemed to float before him like inflated balloons.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The white shirt front in the most unaccountable manner had swollen to alarming dimensions, the coat tails must be dragging on the floor.
inflatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfleɪtɪd/
enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness
From this reading His collar cut under his imprisoned neck and his large white hands, longing for sheltering pockets, seemed to float before him like inflated balloons.
introductionsnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “introduction” — the act of beginning something new
From this reading SHIRT STUDS AS CUPID'S MESSENGER AFTER the room had returned to place Skippy rallied, took the introductions with preternatural stiffness, and gravitated to Snorky.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Kill it," said Snorky under his breath.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading "Kill it," said Snorky under his breath.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His collar cut under his imprisoned neck and his large white hands, longing for sheltering pockets, seemed to float before him like inflated balloons.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His collar cut under his imprisoned neck and his large white hands, longing for sheltering pockets, seemed to float before him like inflated balloons.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading His collar cut under his imprisoned neck and his large white hands, longing for sheltering pockets, seemed to float before him like inflated balloons.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading If his were complete manhood,--oh for a soft shirt and a turned down collar!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The white shirt front in the most unaccountable manner had swollen to alarming dimensions, the coat tails must be dragging on the floor.
a person who carries a message
From this reading SHIRT STUDS AS CUPID'S MESSENGER AFTER the room had returned to place Skippy rallied, took the introductions with preternatural stiffness, and gravitated to Snorky.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The white shirt front in the most unaccountable manner had swollen to alarming dimensions, the coat tails must be dragging on the floor.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The white shirt front in the most unaccountable manner had swollen to alarming dimensions, the coat tails must be dragging on the floor.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading His collar cut under his imprisoned neck and his large white hands, longing for sheltering pockets, seemed to float before him like inflated balloons.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading If his were complete manhood,--oh for a soft shirt and a turned down collar!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The white shirt front in the most unaccountable manner had swollen to alarming dimensions, the coat tails must be dragging on the floor.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading SHIRT STUDS AS CUPID'S MESSENGER AFTER the room had returned to place Skippy rallied, took the introductions with preternatural stiffness, and gravitated to Snorky.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading His collar cut under his imprisoned neck and his large white hands, longing for sheltering pockets, seemed to float before him like inflated balloons.
preternaturaladjective
surpassing the ordinary or normal
From this reading SHIRT STUDS AS CUPID'S MESSENGER AFTER the room had returned to place Skippy rallied, took the introductions with preternatural stiffness, and gravitated to Snorky.
ralliedverbUS /ˈrælid/
inflected form of “rally” — gather
From this reading SHIRT STUDS AS CUPID'S MESSENGER AFTER the room had returned to place Skippy rallied, took the introductions with preternatural stiffness, and gravitated to Snorky.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading SHIRT STUDS AS CUPID'S MESSENGER AFTER the room had returned to place Skippy rallied, took the introductions with preternatural stiffness, and gravitated to Snorky.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading SHIRT STUDS AS CUPID'S MESSENGER AFTER the room had returned to place Skippy rallied, took the introductions with preternatural stiffness, and gravitated to Snorky.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Kill it," said Snorky under his breath.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His collar cut under his imprisoned neck and his large white hands, longing for sheltering pockets, seemed to float before him like inflated balloons.
shelteringverbUS /ˈʃeltərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shelter” — provide shelter for
From this reading His collar cut under his imprisoned neck and his large white hands, longing for sheltering pockets, seemed to float before him like inflated balloons.
SHIRTnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading SHIRT STUDS AS CUPID'S MESSENGER AFTER the room had returned to place Skippy rallied, took the introductions with preternatural stiffness, and gravitated to Snorky.
Skippy
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From this reading SHIRT STUDS AS CUPID'S MESSENGER AFTER the room had returned to place Skippy rallied, took the introductions with preternatural stiffness, and gravitated to Snorky.
Snorky
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From this reading SHIRT STUDS AS CUPID'S MESSENGER AFTER the room had returned to place Skippy rallied, took the introductions with preternatural stiffness, and gravitated to Snorky.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading If his were complete manhood,--oh for a soft shirt and a turned down collar!
stiffnessnounUS /ˈstɪfnəs/
the physical property of being inflexible and hard to bend
From this reading SHIRT STUDS AS CUPID'S MESSENGER AFTER the room had returned to place Skippy rallied, took the introductions with preternatural stiffness, and gravitated to Snorky.
STUDSnounUS /stʌdz/
plural of “stud” — a man who is virile and sexually active
From this reading SHIRT STUDS AS CUPID'S MESSENGER AFTER the room had returned to place Skippy rallied, took the introductions with preternatural stiffness, and gravitated to Snorky.
swollenadjectiveUS /ˈswoʊlən/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading The white shirt front in the most unaccountable manner had swollen to alarming dimensions, the coat tails must be dragging on the floor.
tailsnounUS /teɪlz/
formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men
From this reading The white shirt front in the most unaccountable manner had swollen to alarming dimensions, the coat tails must be dragging on the floor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHIRT STUDS AS CUPID'S MESSENGER AFTER the room had returned to place Skippy rallied, took the introductions with preternatural stiffness, and gravitated to Snorky.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SHIRT STUDS AS CUPID'S MESSENGER AFTER the room had returned to place Skippy rallied, took the introductions with preternatural stiffness, and gravitated to Snorky.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading SHIRT STUDS AS CUPID'S MESSENGER AFTER the room had returned to place Skippy rallied, took the introductions with preternatural stiffness, and gravitated to Snorky.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading If his were complete manhood,--oh for a soft shirt and a turned down collar!
unaccountableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbəl/
not to be accounted for or explained
From this reading The white shirt front in the most unaccountable manner had swollen to alarming dimensions, the coat tails must be dragging on the floor.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading His collar cut under his imprisoned neck and his large white hands, longing for sheltering pockets, seemed to float before him like inflated balloons.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If his were complete manhood,--oh for a soft shirt and a turned down collar!
a Caucasian
From this reading The white shirt front in the most unaccountable manner had swollen to alarming dimensions, the coat tails must be dragging on the floor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SHIRT STUDS AS CUPID'S MESSENGER AFTER the room had returned to place Skippy rallied, took the introductions with preternatural stiffness, and gravitated to Snorky.
