used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From the chemist's shop to the cab was only a few feet, but for that paltry space the young man felt as a king must feel when he makes a royal progress abroad.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading From the chemist's shop to the cab was only a few feet, but for that paltry space the young man felt as a king must feel when he makes a royal progress abroad.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From the chemist's shop to the cab was only a few feet, but for that paltry space the young man felt as a king must feel when he makes a royal progress abroad.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was no cheering from the crowd that had gathered, hoping for blood, or at least bandages; but the whispers ("That's him!
bandagesnounUS /ˈbændədʒəz/
plural of “bandage” — a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
From this reading There was no cheering from the crowd that had gathered, hoping for blood, or at least bandages; but the whispers ("That's him!
BEHINDprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES It was one of the great moments in Lionel's life when he handed her into the prosaic vehicle.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading There was no cheering from the crowd that had gathered, hoping for blood, or at least bandages; but the whispers ("That's him!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading From the chemist's shop to the cab was only a few feet, but for that paltry space the young man felt as a king must feel when he makes a royal progress abroad.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading From the chemist's shop to the cab was only a few feet, but for that paltry space the young man felt as a king must feel when he makes a royal progress abroad.
cheeringnounUS /ˈtʃɪrɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading There was no cheering from the crowd that had gathered, hoping for blood, or at least bandages; but the whispers ("That's him!
chemist'snoun
a retail shop where medicine and other articles are sold
From this reading From the chemist's shop to the cab was only a few feet, but for that paltry space the young man felt as a king must feel when he makes a royal progress abroad.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading There was no cheering from the crowd that had gathered, hoping for blood, or at least bandages; but the whispers ("That's him!
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading From the chemist's shop to the cab was only a few feet, but for that paltry space the young man felt as a king must feel when he makes a royal progress abroad.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading From the chemist's shop to the cab was only a few feet, but for that paltry space the young man felt as a king must feel when he makes a royal progress abroad.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading From the chemist's shop to the cab was only a few feet, but for that paltry space the young man felt as a king must feel when he makes a royal progress abroad.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading From the chemist's shop to the cab was only a few feet, but for that paltry space the young man felt as a king must feel when he makes a royal progress abroad.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading From the chemist's shop to the cab was only a few feet, but for that paltry space the young man felt as a king must feel when he makes a royal progress abroad.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the chemist's shop to the cab was only a few feet, but for that paltry space the young man felt as a king must feel when he makes a royal progress abroad.
brought together in one place
From this reading There was no cheering from the crowd that had gathered, hoping for blood, or at least bandages; but the whispers ("That's him!
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES It was one of the great moments in Lionel's life when he handed her into the prosaic vehicle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was no cheering from the crowd that had gathered, hoping for blood, or at least bandages; but the whispers ("That's him!
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES It was one of the great moments in Lionel's life when he handed her into the prosaic vehicle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES It was one of the great moments in Lionel's life when he handed her into the prosaic vehicle.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES It was one of the great moments in Lionel's life when he handed her into the prosaic vehicle.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was no cheering from the crowd that had gathered, hoping for blood, or at least bandages; but the whispers ("That's him!
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading There was no cheering from the crowd that had gathered, hoping for blood, or at least bandages; but the whispers ("That's him!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES It was one of the great moments in Lionel's life when he handed her into the prosaic vehicle.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES It was one of the great moments in Lionel's life when he handed her into the prosaic vehicle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES It was one of the great moments in Lionel's life when he handed her into the prosaic vehicle.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading From the chemist's shop to the cab was only a few feet, but for that paltry space the young man felt as a king must feel when he makes a royal progress abroad.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was no cheering from the crowd that had gathered, hoping for blood, or at least bandages; but the whispers ("That's him!
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES It was one of the great moments in Lionel's life when he handed her into the prosaic vehicle.
Lionel's
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From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES It was one of the great moments in Lionel's life when he handed her into the prosaic vehicle.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading From the chemist's shop to the cab was only a few feet, but for that paltry space the young man felt as a king must feel when he makes a royal progress abroad.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading From the chemist's shop to the cab was only a few feet, but for that paltry space the young man felt as a king must feel when he makes a royal progress abroad.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES It was one of the great moments in Lionel's life when he handed her into the prosaic vehicle.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading From the chemist's shop to the cab was only a few feet, but for that paltry space the young man felt as a king must feel when he makes a royal progress abroad.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no cheering from the crowd that had gathered, hoping for blood, or at least bandages; but the whispers ("That's him!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES It was one of the great moments in Lionel's life when he handed her into the prosaic vehicle.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES It was one of the great moments in Lionel's life when he handed her into the prosaic vehicle.
and nothing more
From this reading From the chemist's shop to the cab was only a few feet, but for that paltry space the young man felt as a king must feel when he makes a royal progress abroad.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was no cheering from the crowd that had gathered, hoping for blood, or at least bandages; but the whispers ("That's him!
paltryadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːltri/
not worth considering
From this reading From the chemist's shop to the cab was only a few feet, but for that paltry space the young man felt as a king must feel when he makes a royal progress abroad.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading From the chemist's shop to the cab was only a few feet, but for that paltry space the young man felt as a king must feel when he makes a royal progress abroad.
prosaicadjectiveUS /proʊˈzeɪɪk/
not fanciful or imaginative
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES It was one of the great moments in Lionel's life when he handed her into the prosaic vehicle.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading From the chemist's shop to the cab was only a few feet, but for that paltry space the young man felt as a king must feel when he makes a royal progress abroad.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES It was one of the great moments in Lionel's life when he handed her into the prosaic vehicle.
do one's shopping
From this reading From the chemist's shop to the cab was only a few feet, but for that paltry space the young man felt as a king must feel when he makes a royal progress abroad.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading From the chemist's shop to the cab was only a few feet, but for that paltry space the young man felt as a king must feel when he makes a royal progress abroad.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From the chemist's shop to the cab was only a few feet, but for that paltry space the young man felt as a king must feel when he makes a royal progress abroad.
That's
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From this reading There was no cheering from the crowd that had gathered, hoping for blood, or at least bandages; but the whispers ("That's him!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES It was one of the great moments in Lionel's life when he handed her into the prosaic vehicle.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no cheering from the crowd that had gathered, hoping for blood, or at least bandages; but the whispers ("That's him!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From the chemist's shop to the cab was only a few feet, but for that paltry space the young man felt as a king must feel when he makes a royal progress abroad.
Torfs
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From this reading Torfs!
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES It was one of the great moments in Lionel's life when he handed her into the prosaic vehicle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES It was one of the great moments in Lionel's life when he handed her into the prosaic vehicle.
at the time that
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES It was one of the great moments in Lionel's life when he handed her into the prosaic vehicle.
whispersnounUS /ˈwɪspərz/
plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading There was no cheering from the crowd that had gathered, hoping for blood, or at least bandages; but the whispers ("That's him!
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading From the chemist's shop to the cab was only a few feet, but for that paltry space the young man felt as a king must feel when he makes a royal progress abroad.
