used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TEMPORARY REFORMATION.
speak to
From this reading Mr. Crips did not address the lady as an unblushing mendicant, he spoke as a man of some refinement and keen sensibility, whose bitter complaint was literally dragged from him by adverse circumstances.
adverseadjectiveUS /ædˈvɜːrs/
contrary to your interests or welfare
From this reading Mr. Crips did not address the lady as an unblushing mendicant, he spoke as a man of some refinement and keen sensibility, whose bitter complaint was literally dragged from him by adverse circumstances.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading NICKIE the Kid presented himself at the front door of a decorous villa in an intensely respectable suburb, with sad story.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Crips did not address the lady as an unblushing mendicant, he spoke as a man of some refinement and keen sensibility, whose bitter complaint was literally dragged from him by adverse circumstances.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Crips did not address the lady as an unblushing mendicant, he spoke as a man of some refinement and keen sensibility, whose bitter complaint was literally dragged from him by adverse circumstances.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading NICKIE the Kid presented himself at the front door of a decorous villa in an intensely respectable suburb, with sad story.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Mr. Crips did not address the lady as an unblushing mendicant, he spoke as a man of some refinement and keen sensibility, whose bitter complaint was literally dragged from him by adverse circumstances.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Crips did not address the lady as an unblushing mendicant, he spoke as a man of some refinement and keen sensibility, whose bitter complaint was literally dragged from him by adverse circumstances.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Mr. Crips did not address the lady as an unblushing mendicant, he spoke as a man of some refinement and keen sensibility, whose bitter complaint was literally dragged from him by adverse circumstances.
complaintnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnt/
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading Mr. Crips did not address the lady as an unblushing mendicant, he spoke as a man of some refinement and keen sensibility, whose bitter complaint was literally dragged from him by adverse circumstances.
Crips
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From this reading Mr. Crips did not address the lady as an unblushing mendicant, he spoke as a man of some refinement and keen sensibility, whose bitter complaint was literally dragged from him by adverse circumstances.
decorousadjectiveUS /ˈdekərəs/
characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct
From this reading NICKIE the Kid presented himself at the front door of a decorous villa in an intensely respectable suburb, with sad story.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mr. Crips did not address the lady as an unblushing mendicant, he spoke as a man of some refinement and keen sensibility, whose bitter complaint was literally dragged from him by adverse circumstances.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading NICKIE the Kid presented himself at the front door of a decorous villa in an intensely respectable suburb, with sad story.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Mr. Crips did not address the lady as an unblushing mendicant, he spoke as a man of some refinement and keen sensibility, whose bitter complaint was literally dragged from him by adverse circumstances.
the organ of sight
From this reading The lady was touched--her eye moistened.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Crips did not address the lady as an unblushing mendicant, he spoke as a man of some refinement and keen sensibility, whose bitter complaint was literally dragged from him by adverse circumstances.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading NICKIE the Kid presented himself at the front door of a decorous villa in an intensely respectable suburb, with sad story.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Crips did not address the lady as an unblushing mendicant, he spoke as a man of some refinement and keen sensibility, whose bitter complaint was literally dragged from him by adverse circumstances.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The lady was touched--her eye moistened.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Crips did not address the lady as an unblushing mendicant, he spoke as a man of some refinement and keen sensibility, whose bitter complaint was literally dragged from him by adverse circumstances.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading NICKIE the Kid presented himself at the front door of a decorous villa in an intensely respectable suburb, with sad story.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NICKIE the Kid presented himself at the front door of a decorous villa in an intensely respectable suburb, with sad story.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading NICKIE the Kid presented himself at the front door of a decorous villa in an intensely respectable suburb, with sad story.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That is really very sad," she said.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Mr. Crips did not address the lady as an unblushing mendicant, he spoke as a man of some refinement and keen sensibility, whose bitter complaint was literally dragged from him by adverse circumstances.
KidverbUS /kɪd/
tell false information to for fun
From this reading NICKIE the Kid presented himself at the front door of a decorous villa in an intensely respectable suburb, with sad story.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Mr. Crips did not address the lady as an unblushing mendicant, he spoke as a man of some refinement and keen sensibility, whose bitter complaint was literally dragged from him by adverse circumstances.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading Mr. Crips did not address the lady as an unblushing mendicant, he spoke as a man of some refinement and keen sensibility, whose bitter complaint was literally dragged from him by adverse circumstances.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Crips did not address the lady as an unblushing mendicant, he spoke as a man of some refinement and keen sensibility, whose bitter complaint was literally dragged from him by adverse circumstances.
mendicantnoun
a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms
From this reading Mr. Crips did not address the lady as an unblushing mendicant, he spoke as a man of some refinement and keen sensibility, whose bitter complaint was literally dragged from him by adverse circumstances.
moistenedverbUS /ˈmɔɪsənd/
past form of “moisten” — make moist
From this reading The lady was touched--her eye moistened.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Crips did not address the lady as an unblushing mendicant, he spoke as a man of some refinement and keen sensibility, whose bitter complaint was literally dragged from him by adverse circumstances.
NICKIE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NICKIE the Kid presented himself at the front door of a decorous villa in an intensely respectable suburb, with sad story.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Crips did not address the lady as an unblushing mendicant, he spoke as a man of some refinement and keen sensibility, whose bitter complaint was literally dragged from him by adverse circumstances.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NICKIE the Kid presented himself at the front door of a decorous villa in an intensely respectable suburb, with sad story.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading NICKIE the Kid presented himself at the front door of a decorous villa in an intensely respectable suburb, with sad story.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "That is really very sad," she said.
refinementnounUS /rəˈfaɪnmənt/
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
From this reading Mr. Crips did not address the lady as an unblushing mendicant, he spoke as a man of some refinement and keen sensibility, whose bitter complaint was literally dragged from him by adverse circumstances.
REFORMATIONnounUS /ˌref.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/
The action or process of reforming an institution, practice, or individual's character.
From this reading A TEMPORARY REFORMATION.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading NICKIE the Kid presented himself at the front door of a decorous villa in an intensely respectable suburb, with sad story.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading NICKIE the Kid presented himself at the front door of a decorous villa in an intensely respectable suburb, with sad story.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That is really very sad," she said.
sensibilitynounUS /ˌsensɪˈbɪlɪti/
mental responsiveness and awareness
From this reading Mr. Crips did not address the lady as an unblushing mendicant, he spoke as a man of some refinement and keen sensibility, whose bitter complaint was literally dragged from him by adverse circumstances.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "That is really very sad," she said.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mr. Crips did not address the lady as an unblushing mendicant, he spoke as a man of some refinement and keen sensibility, whose bitter complaint was literally dragged from him by adverse circumstances.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Mr. Crips did not address the lady as an unblushing mendicant, he spoke as a man of some refinement and keen sensibility, whose bitter complaint was literally dragged from him by adverse circumstances.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading NICKIE the Kid presented himself at the front door of a decorous villa in an intensely respectable suburb, with sad story.
suburbnounUS /ˈsʌbərb/
a residential district located on the outskirts of a city
From this reading NICKIE the Kid presented himself at the front door of a decorous villa in an intensely respectable suburb, with sad story.
TEMPORARYadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading A TEMPORARY REFORMATION.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That is really very sad," she said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NICKIE the Kid presented himself at the front door of a decorous villa in an intensely respectable suburb, with sad story.
having come into contact
From this reading The lady was touched--her eye moistened.
unblushingadjective
feeling no shame
From this reading Mr. Crips did not address the lady as an unblushing mendicant, he spoke as a man of some refinement and keen sensibility, whose bitter complaint was literally dragged from him by adverse circumstances.
precisely as stated
From this reading "That is really very sad," she said.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading NICKIE the Kid presented himself at the front door of a decorous villa in an intensely respectable suburb, with sad story.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Crips did not address the lady as an unblushing mendicant, he spoke as a man of some refinement and keen sensibility, whose bitter complaint was literally dragged from him by adverse circumstances.
belonging to which person
From this reading Mr. Crips did not address the lady as an unblushing mendicant, he spoke as a man of some refinement and keen sensibility, whose bitter complaint was literally dragged from him by adverse circumstances.
in the company of; together with
From this reading NICKIE the Kid presented himself at the front door of a decorous villa in an intensely respectable suburb, with sad story.
