used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They represent the heels of the boots worn by the assassin, of which I found a most perfect impression near the ditch, where the key was picked up.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Look! heel high, instep pronounced, sole small and narrow,--an elegant boot, belonging to a foot well cared for evidently.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Look! heel high, instep pronounced, sole small and narrow,--an elegant boot, belonging to a foot well cared for evidently.
assassinnounUS /əˈsæsən/
a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
From this reading They represent the heels of the boots worn by the assassin, of which I found a most perfect impression near the ditch, where the key was picked up.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Well deign to glance at these lumps of damp plaster.
for the reason that
From this reading On these sheets of paper, I have marked in outline the imprint of the foot which I cannot take up, because it is on some sand.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading Look! heel high, instep pronounced, sole small and narrow,--an elegant boot, belonging to a foot well cared for evidently.
bootnounUS /buːt/
footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading Look! heel high, instep pronounced, sole small and narrow,--an elegant boot, belonging to a foot well cared for evidently.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading They represent the heels of the boots worn by the assassin, of which I found a most perfect impression near the ditch, where the key was picked up.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They represent the heels of the boots worn by the assassin, of which I found a most perfect impression near the ditch, where the key was picked up.
cannot
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From this reading On these sheets of paper, I have marked in outline the imprint of the foot which I cannot take up, because it is on some sand.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Look! heel high, instep pronounced, sole small and narrow,--an elegant boot, belonging to a foot well cared for evidently.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading Well deign to glance at these lumps of damp plaster.
deignverbUS /deɪn/
do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
From this reading Well deign to glance at these lumps of damp plaster.
ditchnounUS /dɪtʃ/
a long narrow excavation in the earth
From this reading They represent the heels of the boots worn by the assassin, of which I found a most perfect impression near the ditch, where the key was picked up.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading Look! heel high, instep pronounced, sole small and narrow,--an elegant boot, belonging to a foot well cared for evidently.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Look! heel high, instep pronounced, sole small and narrow,--an elegant boot, belonging to a foot well cared for evidently.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading On these sheets of paper, I have marked in outline the imprint of the foot which I cannot take up, because it is on some sand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Look! heel high, instep pronounced, sole small and narrow,--an elegant boot, belonging to a foot well cared for evidently.
set up or found
From this reading They represent the heels of the boots worn by the assassin, of which I found a most perfect impression near the ditch, where the key was picked up.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Well deign to glance at these lumps of damp plaster.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading On these sheets of paper, I have marked in outline the imprint of the foot which I cannot take up, because it is on some sand.
heelnounUS /hiːl/
the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading Look! heel high, instep pronounced, sole small and narrow,--an elegant boot, belonging to a foot well cared for evidently.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading They represent the heels of the boots worn by the assassin, of which I found a most perfect impression near the ditch, where the key was picked up.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Look! heel high, instep pronounced, sole small and narrow,--an elegant boot, belonging to a foot well cared for evidently.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading They represent the heels of the boots worn by the assassin, of which I found a most perfect impression near the ditch, where the key was picked up.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading They represent the heels of the boots worn by the assassin, of which I found a most perfect impression near the ditch, where the key was picked up.
imprintnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪnt/
a distinctive influence
From this reading On these sheets of paper, I have marked in outline the imprint of the foot which I cannot take up, because it is on some sand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On these sheets of paper, I have marked in outline the imprint of the foot which I cannot take up, because it is on some sand.
instepnoun
the arch of the foot
From this reading Look! heel high, instep pronounced, sole small and narrow,--an elegant boot, belonging to a foot well cared for evidently.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On these sheets of paper, I have marked in outline the imprint of the foot which I cannot take up, because it is on some sand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On these sheets of paper, I have marked in outline the imprint of the foot which I cannot take up, because it is on some sand.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading They represent the heels of the boots worn by the assassin, of which I found a most perfect impression near the ditch, where the key was picked up.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Look! heel high, instep pronounced, sole small and narrow,--an elegant boot, belonging to a foot well cared for evidently.
lumpsnounUS /lʌmps/
plural of “lump” — a compact mass
From this reading Well deign to glance at these lumps of damp plaster.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading On these sheets of paper, I have marked in outline the imprint of the foot which I cannot take up, because it is on some sand.
used to form the superlative
From this reading They represent the heels of the boots worn by the assassin, of which I found a most perfect impression near the ditch, where the key was picked up.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Too much, say you?
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Look! heel high, instep pronounced, sole small and narrow,--an elegant boot, belonging to a foot well cared for evidently.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading They represent the heels of the boots worn by the assassin, of which I found a most perfect impression near the ditch, where the key was picked up.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Well deign to glance at these lumps of damp plaster.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On these sheets of paper, I have marked in outline the imprint of the foot which I cannot take up, because it is on some sand.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading On these sheets of paper, I have marked in outline the imprint of the foot which I cannot take up, because it is on some sand.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading On these sheets of paper, I have marked in outline the imprint of the foot which I cannot take up, because it is on some sand.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading They represent the heels of the boots worn by the assassin, of which I found a most perfect impression near the ditch, where the key was picked up.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading They represent the heels of the boots worn by the assassin, of which I found a most perfect impression near the ditch, where the key was picked up.
plasterverbUS /ˈplæstər/
apply a heavy coat to
From this reading Well deign to glance at these lumps of damp plaster.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Look! heel high, instep pronounced, sole small and narrow,--an elegant boot, belonging to a foot well cared for evidently.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading They represent the heels of the boots worn by the assassin, of which I found a most perfect impression near the ditch, where the key was picked up.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading On these sheets of paper, I have marked in outline the imprint of the foot which I cannot take up, because it is on some sand.
express in words
From this reading Too much, say you?
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading On these sheets of paper, I have marked in outline the imprint of the foot which I cannot take up, because it is on some sand.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Look! heel high, instep pronounced, sole small and narrow,--an elegant boot, belonging to a foot well cared for evidently.
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading Look! heel high, instep pronounced, sole small and narrow,--an elegant boot, belonging to a foot well cared for evidently.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading On these sheets of paper, I have marked in outline the imprint of the foot which I cannot take up, because it is on some sand.
carry out
From this reading On these sheets of paper, I have marked in outline the imprint of the foot which I cannot take up, because it is on some sand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They represent the heels of the boots worn by the assassin, of which I found a most perfect impression near the ditch, where the key was picked up.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Well deign to glance at these lumps of damp plaster.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They represent the heels of the boots worn by the assassin, of which I found a most perfect impression near the ditch, where the key was picked up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Well deign to glance at these lumps of damp plaster.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Too much, say you?
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They represent the heels of the boots worn by the assassin, of which I found a most perfect impression near the ditch, where the key was picked up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They represent the heels of the boots worn by the assassin, of which I found a most perfect impression near the ditch, where the key was picked up.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well deign to glance at these lumps of damp plaster.
in or at the place that
From this reading They represent the heels of the boots worn by the assassin, of which I found a most perfect impression near the ditch, where the key was picked up.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They represent the heels of the boots worn by the assassin, of which I found a most perfect impression near the ditch, where the key was picked up.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading They represent the heels of the boots worn by the assassin, of which I found a most perfect impression near the ditch, where the key was picked up.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Too much, say you?
