used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He expected a sudden attack by the criminal on his accuser, but the man did nothing.
accusernounUS /əˈkjuːzər/
someone who imputes guilt or blame
From this reading He expected a sudden attack by the criminal on his accuser, but the man did nothing.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading THE PUNISHMENT Floyd's finger went to the trigger of the rifle across his knees.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A murmur went up from the crowd, the sort of murmur that would have followed the exhibition of a conjuring trick, while Schumer, taking his man by the arm, led him apart from the rest and made him stand with his back to the port bulwarks.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading A murmur went up from the crowd, the sort of murmur that would have followed the exhibition of a conjuring trick, while Schumer, taking his man by the arm, led him apart from the rest and made him stand with his back to the port bulwarks.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading A murmur went up from the crowd, the sort of murmur that would have followed the exhibition of a conjuring trick, while Schumer, taking his man by the arm, led him apart from the rest and made him stand with his back to the port bulwarks.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Is what I say true?" he asked, turning to Joe.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading He expected a sudden attack by the criminal on his accuser, but the man did nothing.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A murmur went up from the crowd, the sort of murmur that would have followed the exhibition of a conjuring trick, while Schumer, taking his man by the arm, led him apart from the rest and made him stand with his back to the port bulwarks.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading He had calculated on everything, and he knew that Joe the informer would never, never reveal to the others that his--Schumer's--magic gift of seeing the truth through men's skulls was a trick based on information.
bulwarks
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From this reading A murmur went up from the crowd, the sort of murmur that would have followed the exhibition of a conjuring trick, while Schumer, taking his man by the arm, led him apart from the rest and made him stand with his back to the port bulwarks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He expected a sudden attack by the criminal on his accuser, but the man did nothing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He expected a sudden attack by the criminal on his accuser, but the man did nothing.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading He had calculated on everything, and he knew that Joe the informer would never, never reveal to the others that his--Schumer's--magic gift of seeing the truth through men's skulls was a trick based on information.
conjuringnounUS /ˈkɑːndʒərɪŋ/
calling up a spirit or devil
From this reading A murmur went up from the crowd, the sort of murmur that would have followed the exhibition of a conjuring trick, while Schumer, taking his man by the arm, led him apart from the rest and made him stand with his back to the port bulwarks.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading He expected a sudden attack by the criminal on his accuser, but the man did nothing.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading A murmur went up from the crowd, the sort of murmur that would have followed the exhibition of a conjuring trick, while Schumer, taking his man by the arm, led him apart from the rest and made him stand with his back to the port bulwarks.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He expected a sudden attack by the criminal on his accuser, but the man did nothing.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He had calculated on everything, and he knew that Joe the informer would never, never reveal to the others that his--Schumer's--magic gift of seeing the truth through men's skulls was a trick based on information.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading A murmur went up from the crowd, the sort of murmur that would have followed the exhibition of a conjuring trick, while Schumer, taking his man by the arm, led him apart from the rest and made him stand with his back to the port bulwarks.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He expected a sudden attack by the criminal on his accuser, but the man did nothing.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading THE PUNISHMENT Floyd's finger went to the trigger of the rifle across his knees.
Floyd's
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From this reading THE PUNISHMENT Floyd's finger went to the trigger of the rifle across his knees.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A murmur went up from the crowd, the sort of murmur that would have followed the exhibition of a conjuring trick, while Schumer, taking his man by the arm, led him apart from the rest and made him stand with his back to the port bulwarks.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A murmur went up from the crowd, the sort of murmur that would have followed the exhibition of a conjuring trick, while Schumer, taking his man by the arm, led him apart from the rest and made him stand with his back to the port bulwarks.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading He had calculated on everything, and he knew that Joe the informer would never, never reveal to the others that his--Schumer's--magic gift of seeing the truth through men's skulls was a trick based on information.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had calculated on everything, and he knew that Joe the informer would never, never reveal to the others that his--Schumer's--magic gift of seeing the truth through men's skulls was a trick based on information.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A murmur went up from the crowd, the sort of murmur that would have followed the exhibition of a conjuring trick, while Schumer, taking his man by the arm, led him apart from the rest and made him stand with his back to the port bulwarks.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He expected a sudden attack by the criminal on his accuser, but the man did nothing.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A murmur went up from the crowd, the sort of murmur that would have followed the exhibition of a conjuring trick, while Schumer, taking his man by the arm, led him apart from the rest and made him stand with his back to the port bulwarks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PUNISHMENT Floyd's finger went to the trigger of the rifle across his knees.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Is what I say true?" he asked, turning to Joe.
a message received and understood
From this reading He had calculated on everything, and he knew that Joe the informer would never, never reveal to the others that his--Schumer's--magic gift of seeing the truth through men's skulls was a trick based on information.
informernounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmər/
one who reveals confidential information in return for money
From this reading He had calculated on everything, and he knew that Joe the informer would never, never reveal to the others that his--Schumer's--magic gift of seeing the truth through men's skulls was a trick based on information.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is what I say true?" he asked, turning to Joe.
Joe
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From this reading "Is what I say true?" he asked, turning to Joe.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading THE PUNISHMENT Floyd's finger went to the trigger of the rifle across his knees.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He had calculated on everything, and he knew that Joe the informer would never, never reveal to the others that his--Schumer's--magic gift of seeing the truth through men's skulls was a trick based on information.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading A murmur went up from the crowd, the sort of murmur that would have followed the exhibition of a conjuring trick, while Schumer, taking his man by the arm, led him apart from the rest and made him stand with his back to the port bulwarks.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A murmur went up from the crowd, the sort of murmur that would have followed the exhibition of a conjuring trick, while Schumer, taking his man by the arm, led him apart from the rest and made him stand with his back to the port bulwarks.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading He had calculated on everything, and he knew that Joe the informer would never, never reveal to the others that his--Schumer's--magic gift of seeing the truth through men's skulls was a trick based on information.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He expected a sudden attack by the criminal on his accuser, but the man did nothing.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading He had calculated on everything, and he knew that Joe the informer would never, never reveal to the others that his--Schumer's--magic gift of seeing the truth through men's skulls was a trick based on information.
murmurnounUS /ˈmɜːrmər/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading A murmur went up from the crowd, the sort of murmur that would have followed the exhibition of a conjuring trick, while Schumer, taking his man by the arm, led him apart from the rest and made him stand with his back to the port bulwarks.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He had calculated on everything, and he knew that Joe the informer would never, never reveal to the others that his--Schumer's--magic gift of seeing the truth through men's skulls was a trick based on information.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He expected a sudden attack by the criminal on his accuser, but the man did nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PUNISHMENT Floyd's finger went to the trigger of the rifle across his knees.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He expected a sudden attack by the criminal on his accuser, but the man did nothing.
others
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From this reading He had calculated on everything, and he knew that Joe the informer would never, never reveal to the others that his--Schumer's--magic gift of seeing the truth through men's skulls was a trick based on information.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading A murmur went up from the crowd, the sort of murmur that would have followed the exhibition of a conjuring trick, while Schumer, taking his man by the arm, led him apart from the rest and made him stand with his back to the port bulwarks.
the act of punishing
From this reading THE PUNISHMENT Floyd's finger went to the trigger of the rifle across his knees.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading A murmur went up from the crowd, the sort of murmur that would have followed the exhibition of a conjuring trick, while Schumer, taking his man by the arm, led him apart from the rest and made him stand with his back to the port bulwarks.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading He had calculated on everything, and he knew that Joe the informer would never, never reveal to the others that his--Schumer's--magic gift of seeing the truth through men's skulls was a trick based on information.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading THE PUNISHMENT Floyd's finger went to the trigger of the rifle across his knees.
express in words
From this reading "Is what I say true?" he asked, turning to Joe.
Schumer
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From this reading A murmur went up from the crowd, the sort of murmur that would have followed the exhibition of a conjuring trick, while Schumer, taking his man by the arm, led him apart from the rest and made him stand with his back to the port bulwarks.
Schumer's
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From this reading He had calculated on everything, and he knew that Joe the informer would never, never reveal to the others that his--Schumer's--magic gift of seeing the truth through men's skulls was a trick based on information.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading He had calculated on everything, and he knew that Joe the informer would never, never reveal to the others that his--Schumer's--magic gift of seeing the truth through men's skulls was a trick based on information.
skullsnounUS /skʌlz/
plural of “skull” — the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates
From this reading He had calculated on everything, and he knew that Joe the informer would never, never reveal to the others that his--Schumer's--magic gift of seeing the truth through men's skulls was a trick based on information.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading A murmur went up from the crowd, the sort of murmur that would have followed the exhibition of a conjuring trick, while Schumer, taking his man by the arm, led him apart from the rest and made him stand with his back to the port bulwarks.
be standing; be upright
From this reading A murmur went up from the crowd, the sort of murmur that would have followed the exhibition of a conjuring trick, while Schumer, taking his man by the arm, led him apart from the rest and made him stand with his back to the port bulwarks.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading He expected a sudden attack by the criminal on his accuser, but the man did nothing.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading A murmur went up from the crowd, the sort of murmur that would have followed the exhibition of a conjuring trick, while Schumer, taking his man by the arm, led him apart from the rest and made him stand with his back to the port bulwarks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A murmur went up from the crowd, the sort of murmur that would have followed the exhibition of a conjuring trick, while Schumer, taking his man by the arm, led him apart from the rest and made him stand with his back to the port bulwarks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PUNISHMENT Floyd's finger went to the trigger of the rifle across his knees.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He had calculated on everything, and he knew that Joe the informer would never, never reveal to the others that his--Schumer's--magic gift of seeing the truth through men's skulls was a trick based on information.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PUNISHMENT Floyd's finger went to the trigger of the rifle across his knees.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading A murmur went up from the crowd, the sort of murmur that would have followed the exhibition of a conjuring trick, while Schumer, taking his man by the arm, led him apart from the rest and made him stand with his back to the port bulwarks.
triggerverbUS /ˈtrɪɡər/
put in motion or move to act
From this reading THE PUNISHMENT Floyd's finger went to the trigger of the rifle across his knees.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "Is what I say true?" he asked, turning to Joe.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading He had calculated on everything, and he knew that Joe the informer would never, never reveal to the others that his--Schumer's--magic gift of seeing the truth through men's skulls was a trick based on information.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading "Is what I say true?" he asked, turning to Joe.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A murmur went up from the crowd, the sort of murmur that would have followed the exhibition of a conjuring trick, while Schumer, taking his man by the arm, led him apart from the rest and made him stand with his back to the port bulwarks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had calculated on everything, and he knew that Joe the informer would never, never reveal to the others that his--Schumer's--magic gift of seeing the truth through men's skulls was a trick based on information.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE PUNISHMENT Floyd's finger went to the trigger of the rifle across his knees.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Is what I say true?" he asked, turning to Joe.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A murmur went up from the crowd, the sort of murmur that would have followed the exhibition of a conjuring trick, while Schumer, taking his man by the arm, led him apart from the rest and made him stand with his back to the port bulwarks.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A murmur went up from the crowd, the sort of murmur that would have followed the exhibition of a conjuring trick, while Schumer, taking his man by the arm, led him apart from the rest and made him stand with his back to the port bulwarks.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A murmur went up from the crowd, the sort of murmur that would have followed the exhibition of a conjuring trick, while Schumer, taking his man by the arm, led him apart from the rest and made him stand with his back to the port bulwarks.
