used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The shorter man fumbled in his pocket for some time, and then produced a small paper packet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The shorter man fumbled in his pocket for some time, and then produced a small paper packet.
the two together, not just one
From this reading A curious clicking noise followed from the inside of the box, and both men smiled in a satisfied way.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading A curious clicking noise followed from the inside of the box, and both men smiled in a satisfied way.
clickingverbUS /ˈklɪkɪŋ/
-ing form of “click” — move or strike with a noise
From this reading A curious clicking noise followed from the inside of the box, and both men smiled in a satisfied way.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading A curious clicking noise followed from the inside of the box, and both men smiled in a satisfied way.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading "Such delicate things need delicate treatment.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He opened this, and took out of it half a handful of whitish granules, which he poured down through the hole.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A curious clicking noise followed from the inside of the box, and both men smiled in a satisfied way.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The shorter man fumbled in his pocket for some time, and then produced a small paper packet.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A curious clicking noise followed from the inside of the box, and both men smiled in a satisfied way.
fumbledverbUS /ˈfʌmbəld/
past form of “fumble” — feel about uncertainly or blindly
From this reading The shorter man fumbled in his pocket for some time, and then produced a small paper packet.
granulesnounUS /ˈɡrænjəlz/
plural of “granule” — a tiny grain
From this reading He opened this, and took out of it half a handful of whitish granules, which he poured down through the hole.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He opened this, and took out of it half a handful of whitish granules, which he poured down through the hole.
handfulnounUS /ˈhændfʊl/
a small number or amount
From this reading He opened this, and took out of it half a handful of whitish granules, which he poured down through the hole.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He opened this, and took out of it half a handful of whitish granules, which he poured down through the hole.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The shorter man fumbled in his pocket for some time, and then produced a small paper packet.
an opening into or through something
From this reading He opened this, and took out of it half a handful of whitish granules, which he poured down through the hole.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Put in some of the needful, Muller."
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading A curious clicking noise followed from the inside of the box, and both men smiled in a satisfied way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He opened this, and took out of it half a handful of whitish granules, which he poured down through the hole.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The shorter man fumbled in his pocket for some time, and then produced a small paper packet.
the force of workers available
From this reading A curious clicking noise followed from the inside of the box, and both men smiled in a satisfied way.
MullernounUS /ˈmʌlər/
Swiss chemist who synthesized DDT and discovered its use as an insecticide (1899-1965)
From this reading Put in some of the needful, Muller."
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "Such delicate things need delicate treatment.
needfuladjectiveUS /ˈniːdfəl/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Put in some of the needful, Muller."
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading A curious clicking noise followed from the inside of the box, and both men smiled in a satisfied way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Put in some of the needful, Muller."
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He opened this, and took out of it half a handful of whitish granules, which he poured down through the hole.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He opened this, and took out of it half a handful of whitish granules, which he poured down through the hole.
packetnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading The shorter man fumbled in his pocket for some time, and then produced a small paper packet.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The shorter man fumbled in his pocket for some time, and then produced a small paper packet.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading The shorter man fumbled in his pocket for some time, and then produced a small paper packet.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading He opened this, and took out of it half a handful of whitish granules, which he poured down through the hole.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The shorter man fumbled in his pocket for some time, and then produced a small paper packet.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Put in some of the needful, Muller."
filled with satisfaction
From this reading A curious clicking noise followed from the inside of the box, and both men smiled in a satisfied way.
shorteradjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtər/
comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The shorter man fumbled in his pocket for some time, and then produced a small paper packet.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The shorter man fumbled in his pocket for some time, and then produced a small paper packet.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading A curious clicking noise followed from the inside of the box, and both men smiled in a satisfied way.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Put in some of the needful, Muller."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Such delicate things need delicate treatment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Put in some of the needful, Muller."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The shorter man fumbled in his pocket for some time, and then produced a small paper packet.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Such delicate things need delicate treatment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He opened this, and took out of it half a handful of whitish granules, which he poured down through the hole.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He opened this, and took out of it half a handful of whitish granules, which he poured down through the hole.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The shorter man fumbled in his pocket for some time, and then produced a small paper packet.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He opened this, and took out of it half a handful of whitish granules, which he poured down through the hole.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading "Such delicate things need delicate treatment.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A curious clicking noise followed from the inside of the box, and both men smiled in a satisfied way.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He opened this, and took out of it half a handful of whitish granules, which he poured down through the hole.
whitishadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪtɪʃ/
resembling milk in color; not clear
From this reading He opened this, and took out of it half a handful of whitish granules, which he poured down through the hole.
