used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The millionaire remained lost in thought for a few moments longer, then grasped Simpson firmly by the arm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “But—but these, sir!” his former subordinate stammered, nodding over his shoulder, and moving his hands so that the chain of the handcuffs rattled.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading The millionaire remained lost in thought for a few moments longer, then grasped Simpson firmly by the arm.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But—but these, sir!” his former subordinate stammered, nodding over his shoulder, and moving his hands so that the chain of the handcuffs rattled.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The millionaire remained lost in thought for a few moments longer, then grasped Simpson firmly by the arm.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading “But—but these, sir!” his former subordinate stammered, nodding over his shoulder, and moving his hands so that the chain of the handcuffs rattled.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Come into the house,” he ordered.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading GRISWOLD IN COMMAND.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading For the moment Griswold had forgotten his desire for secrecy.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The millionaire remained lost in thought for a few moments longer, then grasped Simpson firmly by the arm.
with resolute determination
From this reading The millionaire remained lost in thought for a few moments longer, then grasped Simpson firmly by the arm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The millionaire remained lost in thought for a few moments longer, then grasped Simpson firmly by the arm.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading For the moment Griswold had forgotten his desire for secrecy.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading “But—but these, sir!” his former subordinate stammered, nodding over his shoulder, and moving his hands so that the chain of the handcuffs rattled.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading The millionaire remained lost in thought for a few moments longer, then grasped Simpson firmly by the arm.
GRISWOLD
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From this reading GRISWOLD IN COMMAND.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For the moment Griswold had forgotten his desire for secrecy.
handcuffsnounUS /ˈhændkʌfs/
plural of “handcuff” — shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
From this reading “But—but these, sir!” his former subordinate stammered, nodding over his shoulder, and moving his hands so that the chain of the handcuffs rattled.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading “But—but these, sir!” his former subordinate stammered, nodding over his shoulder, and moving his hands so that the chain of the handcuffs rattled.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Come into the house,” he ordered.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “But—but these, sir!” his former subordinate stammered, nodding over his shoulder, and moving his hands so that the chain of the handcuffs rattled.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “Come into the house,” he ordered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GRISWOLD IN COMMAND.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Come into the house,” he ordered.
for more time
From this reading The millionaire remained lost in thought for a few moments longer, then grasped Simpson firmly by the arm.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The millionaire remained lost in thought for a few moments longer, then grasped Simpson firmly by the arm.
millionairenounUS /ˌmɪljəˈner/
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading The millionaire remained lost in thought for a few moments longer, then grasped Simpson firmly by the arm.
a particular point in time
From this reading For the moment Griswold had forgotten his desire for secrecy.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading The millionaire remained lost in thought for a few moments longer, then grasped Simpson firmly by the arm.
in motion
From this reading “But—but these, sir!” his former subordinate stammered, nodding over his shoulder, and moving his hands so that the chain of the handcuffs rattled.
noddingadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːdɪŋ/
having branches or flower heads that bend downward
From this reading “But—but these, sir!” his former subordinate stammered, nodding over his shoulder, and moving his hands so that the chain of the handcuffs rattled.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “But—but these, sir!” his former subordinate stammered, nodding over his shoulder, and moving his hands so that the chain of the handcuffs rattled.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading “Come into the house,” he ordered.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “But—but these, sir!” his former subordinate stammered, nodding over his shoulder, and moving his hands so that the chain of the handcuffs rattled.
rattledadjectiveUS /ˈrætəld/
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)
From this reading “But—but these, sir!” his former subordinate stammered, nodding over his shoulder, and moving his hands so that the chain of the handcuffs rattled.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The millionaire remained lost in thought for a few moments longer, then grasped Simpson firmly by the arm.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading For the moment Griswold had forgotten his desire for secrecy.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading “But—but these, sir!” his former subordinate stammered, nodding over his shoulder, and moving his hands so that the chain of the handcuffs rattled.
SimpsonnounUS /ˈsɪmpsən/
United States divorcee whose marriage to Edward VIII created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication
From this reading The millionaire remained lost in thought for a few moments longer, then grasped Simpson firmly by the arm.
term of address for a man
From this reading “But—but these, sir!” his former subordinate stammered, nodding over his shoulder, and moving his hands so that the chain of the handcuffs rattled.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “But—but these, sir!” his former subordinate stammered, nodding over his shoulder, and moving his hands so that the chain of the handcuffs rattled.
stammered
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From this reading “But—but these, sir!” his former subordinate stammered, nodding over his shoulder, and moving his hands so that the chain of the handcuffs rattled.
subordinateadjectiveUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪt/
lower in rank or importance
From this reading “But—but these, sir!” his former subordinate stammered, nodding over his shoulder, and moving his hands so that the chain of the handcuffs rattled.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “But—but these, sir!” his former subordinate stammered, nodding over his shoulder, and moving his hands so that the chain of the handcuffs rattled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The millionaire remained lost in thought for a few moments longer, then grasped Simpson firmly by the arm.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The millionaire remained lost in thought for a few moments longer, then grasped Simpson firmly by the arm.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “But—but these, sir!” his former subordinate stammered, nodding over his shoulder, and moving his hands so that the chain of the handcuffs rattled.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The millionaire remained lost in thought for a few moments longer, then grasped Simpson firmly by the arm.
