used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Confusing the Issue In the shadow of a shrubbery two hitherto respectable English citizens clutched one another with ecstatic fingers, moaning feebly.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Confusing the Issue In the shadow of a shrubbery two hitherto respectable English citizens clutched one another with ecstatic fingers, moaning feebly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Through uncurtained French windows just in front of them a large policeman could be seen, flourishing a revolver.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “This is better than the films—far, far, better.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Confusing the Issue In the shadow of a shrubbery two hitherto respectable English citizens clutched one another with ecstatic fingers, moaning feebly.
clutchedverbUS /klʌtʃt/
past form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Confusing the Issue In the shadow of a shrubbery two hitherto respectable English citizens clutched one another with ecstatic fingers, moaning feebly.
ConfusingadjectiveUS /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/
causing confusion or disorientation
From this reading Confusing the Issue In the shadow of a shrubbery two hitherto respectable English citizens clutched one another with ecstatic fingers, moaning feebly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Through uncurtained French windows just in front of them a large policeman could be seen, flourishing a revolver.
ecstaticadjectiveUS /ekˈstætɪk/
feeling great rapture or delight
From this reading Confusing the Issue In the shadow of a shrubbery two hitherto respectable English citizens clutched one another with ecstatic fingers, moaning feebly.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Confusing the Issue In the shadow of a shrubbery two hitherto respectable English citizens clutched one another with ecstatic fingers, moaning feebly.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading “This is better than the films—far, far, better.
feeblyadverbUS /ˈfiːbli/
in a faint and feeble manner
From this reading Confusing the Issue In the shadow of a shrubbery two hitherto respectable English citizens clutched one another with ecstatic fingers, moaning feebly.
filmsnounUS /fɪlmz/
plural of “film” — a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
From this reading “This is better than the films—far, far, better.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Confusing the Issue In the shadow of a shrubbery two hitherto respectable English citizens clutched one another with ecstatic fingers, moaning feebly.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading The words, “You stand still!” floated out into the peaceful night.
flourishingadjectiveUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading Through uncurtained French windows just in front of them a large policeman could be seen, flourishing a revolver.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Through uncurtained French windows just in front of them a large policeman could be seen, flourishing a revolver.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Through uncurtained French windows just in front of them a large policeman could be seen, flourishing a revolver.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading “Oh, my sacred _hat_!” moaned the shorter of the two citizens in the shrubbery.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Confusing the Issue In the shadow of a shrubbery two hitherto respectable English citizens clutched one another with ecstatic fingers, moaning feebly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Confusing the Issue In the shadow of a shrubbery two hitherto respectable English citizens clutched one another with ecstatic fingers, moaning feebly.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The words, “You stand still!” floated out into the peaceful night.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This is better than the films—far, far, better.
IssueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Confusing the Issue In the shadow of a shrubbery two hitherto respectable English citizens clutched one another with ecstatic fingers, moaning feebly.
and nothing more
From this reading Through uncurtained French windows just in front of them a large policeman could be seen, flourishing a revolver.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Through uncurtained French windows just in front of them a large policeman could be seen, flourishing a revolver.
moanedverbUS /moʊnd/
past form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading “Oh, my sacred _hat_!” moaned the shorter of the two citizens in the shrubbery.
moaningverbUS /ˈmoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading Confusing the Issue In the shadow of a shrubbery two hitherto respectable English citizens clutched one another with ecstatic fingers, moaning feebly.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Oh, my sacred _hat_!” moaned the shorter of the two citizens in the shrubbery.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The words, “You stand still!” floated out into the peaceful night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Confusing the Issue In the shadow of a shrubbery two hitherto respectable English citizens clutched one another with ecstatic fingers, moaning feebly.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, my sacred _hat_!” moaned the shorter of the two citizens in the shrubbery.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Confusing the Issue In the shadow of a shrubbery two hitherto respectable English citizens clutched one another with ecstatic fingers, moaning feebly.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The words, “You stand still!” floated out into the peaceful night.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading The words, “You stand still!” floated out into the peaceful night.
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading Through uncurtained French windows just in front of them a large policeman could be seen, flourishing a revolver.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading Confusing the Issue In the shadow of a shrubbery two hitherto respectable English citizens clutched one another with ecstatic fingers, moaning feebly.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading Through uncurtained French windows just in front of them a large policeman could be seen, flourishing a revolver.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading “Oh, my sacred _hat_!” moaned the shorter of the two citizens in the shrubbery.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Through uncurtained French windows just in front of them a large policeman could be seen, flourishing a revolver.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Confusing the Issue In the shadow of a shrubbery two hitherto respectable English citizens clutched one another with ecstatic fingers, moaning feebly.
shorteradjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtər/
comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading “Oh, my sacred _hat_!” moaned the shorter of the two citizens in the shrubbery.
shrubberynounUS /ˈʃrʌbəri/
an area where a number of shrubs are planted
From this reading Confusing the Issue In the shadow of a shrubbery two hitherto respectable English citizens clutched one another with ecstatic fingers, moaning feebly.
be standing; be upright
From this reading The words, “You stand still!” floated out into the peaceful night.
not in physical motion
From this reading The words, “You stand still!” floated out into the peaceful night.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “This is better than the films—far, far, better.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Confusing the Issue In the shadow of a shrubbery two hitherto respectable English citizens clutched one another with ecstatic fingers, moaning feebly.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Through uncurtained French windows just in front of them a large policeman could be seen, flourishing a revolver.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This is better than the films—far, far, better.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through uncurtained French windows just in front of them a large policeman could be seen, flourishing a revolver.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Confusing the Issue In the shadow of a shrubbery two hitherto respectable English citizens clutched one another with ecstatic fingers, moaning feebly.
uncurtainedadjective
not provided with curtains
From this reading Through uncurtained French windows just in front of them a large policeman could be seen, flourishing a revolver.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Through uncurtained French windows just in front of them a large policeman could be seen, flourishing a revolver.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Confusing the Issue In the shadow of a shrubbery two hitherto respectable English citizens clutched one another with ecstatic fingers, moaning feebly.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The words, “You stand still!” floated out into the peaceful night.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The words, “You stand still!” floated out into the peaceful night.
