used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DISCREDITED HENCHMAN Micky strolled into the Courier's local room one evening, and, after hanging up his overcoat and hat, removed also his under coat and unbuttoned his vest.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A DISCREDITED HENCHMAN Micky strolled into the Courier's local room one evening, and, after hanging up his overcoat and hat, removed also his under coat and unbuttoned his vest.
in addition
From this reading A DISCREDITED HENCHMAN Micky strolled into the Courier's local room one evening, and, after hanging up his overcoat and hat, removed also his under coat and unbuttoned his vest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A DISCREDITED HENCHMAN Micky strolled into the Courier's local room one evening, and, after hanging up his overcoat and hat, removed also his under coat and unbuttoned his vest.
arm-room
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From this reading He then leisurely detached his cuffs and rolled up his shirt sleeves, to get arm-room, as he used to term it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He then leisurely detached his cuffs and rolled up his shirt sleeves, to get arm-room, as he used to term it.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading There was a temporary lull, and O'Byrn leaned back in his chair, his hands clasped behind his red head, and dreamily watched the rings of smoke wreathing upward from the tip of his cigar.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading There was a temporary lull, and O'Byrn leaned back in his chair, his hands clasped behind his red head, and dreamily watched the rings of smoke wreathing upward from the tip of his cigar.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading There was a temporary lull, and O'Byrn leaned back in his chair, his hands clasped behind his red head, and dreamily watched the rings of smoke wreathing upward from the tip of his cigar.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading There was a temporary lull, and O'Byrn leaned back in his chair, his hands clasped behind his red head, and dreamily watched the rings of smoke wreathing upward from the tip of his cigar.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading There was a temporary lull, and O'Byrn leaned back in his chair, his hands clasped behind his red head, and dreamily watched the rings of smoke wreathing upward from the tip of his cigar.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading A DISCREDITED HENCHMAN Micky strolled into the Courier's local room one evening, and, after hanging up his overcoat and hat, removed also his under coat and unbuttoned his vest.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading A half hour later he had finished his task and turned in the copy.
Courier'snounUS /ˈkɜːriərz/
possessive form of “courier” — a person who carries a message
From this reading A DISCREDITED HENCHMAN Micky strolled into the Courier's local room one evening, and, after hanging up his overcoat and hat, removed also his under coat and unbuttoned his vest.
cuffsnounUS /kʌfs/
plural of “cuff” — the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg
From this reading He then leisurely detached his cuffs and rolled up his shirt sleeves, to get arm-room, as he used to term it.
detachedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtætʃt/
showing lack of emotional involvement
From this reading He then leisurely detached his cuffs and rolled up his shirt sleeves, to get arm-room, as he used to term it.
DISCREDITEDadjectiveUS /dɪˈskredɪtɪd/
being unjustly brought into disrepute
From this reading A DISCREDITED HENCHMAN Micky strolled into the Courier's local room one evening, and, after hanging up his overcoat and hat, removed also his under coat and unbuttoned his vest.
dreamilyadverb
in a dreamy manner
From this reading There was a temporary lull, and O'Byrn leaned back in his chair, his hands clasped behind his red head, and dreamily watched the rings of smoke wreathing upward from the tip of his cigar.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A DISCREDITED HENCHMAN Micky strolled into the Courier's local room one evening, and, after hanging up his overcoat and hat, removed also his under coat and unbuttoned his vest.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading A half hour later he had finished his task and turned in the copy.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Then, having indulged a taste for preliminaries which he was fond of observing, whenever he had the time, he sailed in.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then, having indulged a taste for preliminaries which he was fond of observing, whenever he had the time, he sailed in.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was a temporary lull, and O'Byrn leaned back in his chair, his hands clasped behind his red head, and dreamily watched the rings of smoke wreathing upward from the tip of his cigar.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He then leisurely detached his cuffs and rolled up his shirt sleeves, to get arm-room, as he used to term it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then, having indulged a taste for preliminaries which he was fond of observing, whenever he had the time, he sailed in.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading A half hour later he had finished his task and turned in the copy.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading There was a temporary lull, and O'Byrn leaned back in his chair, his hands clasped behind his red head, and dreamily watched the rings of smoke wreathing upward from the tip of his cigar.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading A DISCREDITED HENCHMAN Micky strolled into the Courier's local room one evening, and, after hanging up his overcoat and hat, removed also his under coat and unbuttoned his vest.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading A DISCREDITED HENCHMAN Micky strolled into the Courier's local room one evening, and, after hanging up his overcoat and hat, removed also his under coat and unbuttoned his vest.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Then, having indulged a taste for preliminaries which he was fond of observing, whenever he had the time, he sailed in.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He then leisurely detached his cuffs and rolled up his shirt sleeves, to get arm-room, as he used to term it.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading There was a temporary lull, and O'Byrn leaned back in his chair, his hands clasped behind his red head, and dreamily watched the rings of smoke wreathing upward from the tip of his cigar.
HENCHMANnounUS /ˈhentʃmən/
someone who assists in a plot
From this reading A DISCREDITED HENCHMAN Micky strolled into the Courier's local room one evening, and, after hanging up his overcoat and hat, removed also his under coat and unbuttoned his vest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A DISCREDITED HENCHMAN Micky strolled into the Courier's local room one evening, and, after hanging up his overcoat and hat, removed also his under coat and unbuttoned his vest.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A half hour later he had finished his task and turned in the copy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then, having indulged a taste for preliminaries which he was fond of observing, whenever he had the time, he sailed in.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading Then, having indulged a taste for preliminaries which he was fond of observing, whenever he had the time, he sailed in.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A DISCREDITED HENCHMAN Micky strolled into the Courier's local room one evening, and, after hanging up his overcoat and hat, removed also his under coat and unbuttoned his vest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He then leisurely detached his cuffs and rolled up his shirt sleeves, to get arm-room, as he used to term it.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A half hour later he had finished his task and turned in the copy.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading There was a temporary lull, and O'Byrn leaned back in his chair, his hands clasped behind his red head, and dreamily watched the rings of smoke wreathing upward from the tip of his cigar.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading He then leisurely detached his cuffs and rolled up his shirt sleeves, to get arm-room, as he used to term it.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading A DISCREDITED HENCHMAN Micky strolled into the Courier's local room one evening, and, after hanging up his overcoat and hat, removed also his under coat and unbuttoned his vest.
lullverbUS /lʌl/
calm by deception
From this reading There was a temporary lull, and O'Byrn leaned back in his chair, his hands clasped behind his red head, and dreamily watched the rings of smoke wreathing upward from the tip of his cigar.
Micky
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From this reading A DISCREDITED HENCHMAN Micky strolled into the Courier's local room one evening, and, after hanging up his overcoat and hat, removed also his under coat and unbuttoned his vest.
O'Byrn
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From this reading There was a temporary lull, and O'Byrn leaned back in his chair, his hands clasped behind his red head, and dreamily watched the rings of smoke wreathing upward from the tip of his cigar.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading Then, having indulged a taste for preliminaries which he was fond of observing, whenever he had the time, he sailed in.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then, having indulged a taste for preliminaries which he was fond of observing, whenever he had the time, he sailed in.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A DISCREDITED HENCHMAN Micky strolled into the Courier's local room one evening, and, after hanging up his overcoat and hat, removed also his under coat and unbuttoned his vest.
overcoatnounUS /ˈoʊvərkoʊt/
a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading A DISCREDITED HENCHMAN Micky strolled into the Courier's local room one evening, and, after hanging up his overcoat and hat, removed also his under coat and unbuttoned his vest.
preliminariesnounUS /prɪˈlɪməneriz/
plural of “preliminary” — a minor match preceding the main event
From this reading Then, having indulged a taste for preliminaries which he was fond of observing, whenever he had the time, he sailed in.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading There was a temporary lull, and O'Byrn leaned back in his chair, his hands clasped behind his red head, and dreamily watched the rings of smoke wreathing upward from the tip of his cigar.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading A DISCREDITED HENCHMAN Micky strolled into the Courier's local room one evening, and, after hanging up his overcoat and hat, removed also his under coat and unbuttoned his vest.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading There was a temporary lull, and O'Byrn leaned back in his chair, his hands clasped behind his red head, and dreamily watched the rings of smoke wreathing upward from the tip of his cigar.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading He then leisurely detached his cuffs and rolled up his shirt sleeves, to get arm-room, as he used to term it.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A DISCREDITED HENCHMAN Micky strolled into the Courier's local room one evening, and, after hanging up his overcoat and hat, removed also his under coat and unbuttoned his vest.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Then, having indulged a taste for preliminaries which he was fond of observing, whenever he had the time, he sailed in.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading He then leisurely detached his cuffs and rolled up his shirt sleeves, to get arm-room, as he used to term it.
sleevesnounUS /sliːvz/
plural of “sleeve” — the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading He then leisurely detached his cuffs and rolled up his shirt sleeves, to get arm-room, as he used to term it.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading There was a temporary lull, and O'Byrn leaned back in his chair, his hands clasped behind his red head, and dreamily watched the rings of smoke wreathing upward from the tip of his cigar.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading A DISCREDITED HENCHMAN Micky strolled into the Courier's local room one evening, and, after hanging up his overcoat and hat, removed also his under coat and unbuttoned his vest.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading A half hour later he had finished his task and turned in the copy.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Then, having indulged a taste for preliminaries which he was fond of observing, whenever he had the time, he sailed in.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading There was a temporary lull, and O'Byrn leaned back in his chair, his hands clasped behind his red head, and dreamily watched the rings of smoke wreathing upward from the tip of his cigar.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading He then leisurely detached his cuffs and rolled up his shirt sleeves, to get arm-room, as he used to term it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DISCREDITED HENCHMAN Micky strolled into the Courier's local room one evening, and, after hanging up his overcoat and hat, removed also his under coat and unbuttoned his vest.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He then leisurely detached his cuffs and rolled up his shirt sleeves, to get arm-room, as he used to term it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a temporary lull, and O'Byrn leaned back in his chair, his hands clasped behind his red head, and dreamily watched the rings of smoke wreathing upward from the tip of his cigar.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Then, having indulged a taste for preliminaries which he was fond of observing, whenever he had the time, he sailed in.
tipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading There was a temporary lull, and O'Byrn leaned back in his chair, his hands clasped behind his red head, and dreamily watched the rings of smoke wreathing upward from the tip of his cigar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He then leisurely detached his cuffs and rolled up his shirt sleeves, to get arm-room, as he used to term it.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading A half hour later he had finished his task and turned in the copy.
unbuttonedadjectiveUS /ənˈbʌtənd/
not buttoned
From this reading A DISCREDITED HENCHMAN Micky strolled into the Courier's local room one evening, and, after hanging up his overcoat and hat, removed also his under coat and unbuttoned his vest.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A DISCREDITED HENCHMAN Micky strolled into the Courier's local room one evening, and, after hanging up his overcoat and hat, removed also his under coat and unbuttoned his vest.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A DISCREDITED HENCHMAN Micky strolled into the Courier's local room one evening, and, after hanging up his overcoat and hat, removed also his under coat and unbuttoned his vest.
directed up
From this reading There was a temporary lull, and O'Byrn leaned back in his chair, his hands clasped behind his red head, and dreamily watched the rings of smoke wreathing upward from the tip of his cigar.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He then leisurely detached his cuffs and rolled up his shirt sleeves, to get arm-room, as he used to term it.
vestverbUS /vest/
provide with power and authority
From this reading A DISCREDITED HENCHMAN Micky strolled into the Courier's local room one evening, and, after hanging up his overcoat and hat, removed also his under coat and unbuttoned his vest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then, having indulged a taste for preliminaries which he was fond of observing, whenever he had the time, he sailed in.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading There was a temporary lull, and O'Byrn leaned back in his chair, his hands clasped behind his red head, and dreamily watched the rings of smoke wreathing upward from the tip of his cigar.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Then, having indulged a taste for preliminaries which he was fond of observing, whenever he had the time, he sailed in.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then, having indulged a taste for preliminaries which he was fond of observing, whenever he had the time, he sailed in.
wreathing
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From this reading There was a temporary lull, and O'Byrn leaned back in his chair, his hands clasped behind his red head, and dreamily watched the rings of smoke wreathing upward from the tip of his cigar.
