used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then he produced the “makings” and proceeded to roll a cigarette.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Heedless of the glaring sun, she picked up her pipe and disposed her giant frame for converse.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading “Your man Shea is settin’ in my car yonder,” said Mrs. Crump.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading Then he produced the “makings” and proceeded to roll a cigarette.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading Heedless of the glaring sun, she picked up her pipe and disposed her giant frame for converse.
CrumpverbUS /krʌmp/
make a noise typical of an engine lacking lubricants
From this reading “Your man Shea is settin’ in my car yonder,” said Mrs. Crump.
having made preparations
From this reading Heedless of the glaring sun, she picked up her pipe and disposed her giant frame for converse.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading From narrowed lids the sheriff eyed the lanky, up-drawn figure of Shea, which he now noticed for the first time.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading From narrowed lids the sheriff eyed the lanky, up-drawn figure of Shea, which he now noticed for the first time.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading From narrowed lids the sheriff eyed the lanky, up-drawn figure of Shea, which he now noticed for the first time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Heedless of the glaring sun, she picked up her pipe and disposed her giant frame for converse.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading Heedless of the glaring sun, she picked up her pipe and disposed her giant frame for converse.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From narrowed lids the sheriff eyed the lanky, up-drawn figure of Shea, which he now noticed for the first time.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading Heedless of the glaring sun, she picked up her pipe and disposed her giant frame for converse.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “Glad you picked him up,” said he.
glaringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlerɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading Heedless of the glaring sun, she picked up her pipe and disposed her giant frame for converse.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From narrowed lids the sheriff eyed the lanky, up-drawn figure of Shea, which he now noticed for the first time.
Heedlessadjective
marked by or paying little heed or attention
From this reading Heedless of the glaring sun, she picked up her pipe and disposed her giant frame for converse.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Heedless of the glaring sun, she picked up her pipe and disposed her giant frame for converse.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Glad you picked him up,” said he.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Your man Shea is settin’ in my car yonder,” said Mrs. Crump.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Your man Shea is settin’ in my car yonder,” said Mrs. Crump.
lankyadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋki/
tall and thin and having long slender limbs
From this reading From narrowed lids the sheriff eyed the lanky, up-drawn figure of Shea, which he now noticed for the first time.
lidsnounUS /lɪdz/
plural of “lid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading From narrowed lids the sheriff eyed the lanky, up-drawn figure of Shea, which he now noticed for the first time.
makingsnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋz/
plural of “making” — the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Then he produced the “makings” and proceeded to roll a cigarette.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Your man Shea is settin’ in my car yonder,” said Mrs. Crump.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “Your man Shea is settin’ in my car yonder,” said Mrs. Crump.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Your man Shea is settin’ in my car yonder,” said Mrs. Crump.
narrowedadjectiveUS /ˈneroʊd/
reduced in size as by squeezing together
From this reading From narrowed lids the sheriff eyed the lanky, up-drawn figure of Shea, which he now noticed for the first time.
being perceived or observed
From this reading From narrowed lids the sheriff eyed the lanky, up-drawn figure of Shea, which he now noticed for the first time.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading From narrowed lids the sheriff eyed the lanky, up-drawn figure of Shea, which he now noticed for the first time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Heedless of the glaring sun, she picked up her pipe and disposed her giant frame for converse.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Heedless of the glaring sun, she picked up her pipe and disposed her giant frame for converse.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Heedless of the glaring sun, she picked up her pipe and disposed her giant frame for converse.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Then he produced the “makings” and proceeded to roll a cigarette.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Then he produced the “makings” and proceeded to roll a cigarette.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading Then he produced the “makings” and proceeded to roll a cigarette.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Your man Shea is settin’ in my car yonder,” said Mrs. Crump.
settin
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From this reading “Your man Shea is settin’ in my car yonder,” said Mrs. Crump.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Heedless of the glaring sun, she picked up her pipe and disposed her giant frame for converse.
Shea
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From this reading “Your man Shea is settin’ in my car yonder,” said Mrs. Crump.
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading From narrowed lids the sheriff eyed the lanky, up-drawn figure of Shea, which he now noticed for the first time.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Heedless of the glaring sun, she picked up her pipe and disposed her giant frame for converse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Heedless of the glaring sun, she picked up her pipe and disposed her giant frame for converse.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he produced the “makings” and proceeded to roll a cigarette.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From narrowed lids the sheriff eyed the lanky, up-drawn figure of Shea, which he now noticed for the first time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then he produced the “makings” and proceeded to roll a cigarette.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Heedless of the glaring sun, she picked up her pipe and disposed her giant frame for converse.
up-drawn
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From this reading From narrowed lids the sheriff eyed the lanky, up-drawn figure of Shea, which he now noticed for the first time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From narrowed lids the sheriff eyed the lanky, up-drawn figure of Shea, which he now noticed for the first time.
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading “Your man Shea is settin’ in my car yonder,” said Mrs. Crump.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Glad you picked him up,” said he.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Your man Shea is settin’ in my car yonder,” said Mrs. Crump.
