used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a time Taylor’s lips wreathed into a smile.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a time Taylor’s lips wreathed into a smile.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He searched in his pockets—he had transferred all his effects from the clothing in the suitcase to his present uncomfortable raiment—and produced a long, faded envelope in danger of imminent disintegration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He searched in his pockets—he had transferred all his effects from the clothing in the suitcase to his present uncomfortable raiment—and produced a long, faded envelope in danger of imminent disintegration.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The smile faded from his lips as he drew out the contents of the envelope, and a certain grim pity filled his eyes.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The smile faded from his lips as he drew out the contents of the envelope, and a certain grim pity filled his eyes.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading He searched in his pockets—he had transferred all his effects from the clothing in the suitcase to his present uncomfortable raiment—and produced a long, faded envelope in danger of imminent disintegration.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading The smile faded from his lips as he drew out the contents of the envelope, and a certain grim pity filled his eyes.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading He searched in his pockets—he had transferred all his effects from the clothing in the suitcase to his present uncomfortable raiment—and produced a long, faded envelope in danger of imminent disintegration.
disintegrationnounUS /dɪˌsɪntəˈɡreɪʃən/
in a decomposed state
From this reading He searched in his pockets—he had transferred all his effects from the clothing in the suitcase to his present uncomfortable raiment—and produced a long, faded envelope in danger of imminent disintegration.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The smile faded from his lips as he drew out the contents of the envelope, and a certain grim pity filled his eyes.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading He searched in his pockets—he had transferred all his effects from the clothing in the suitcase to his present uncomfortable raiment—and produced a long, faded envelope in danger of imminent disintegration.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading He searched in his pockets—he had transferred all his effects from the clothing in the suitcase to his present uncomfortable raiment—and produced a long, faded envelope in danger of imminent disintegration.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The smile faded from his lips as he drew out the contents of the envelope, and a certain grim pity filled his eyes.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading He searched in his pockets—he had transferred all his effects from the clothing in the suitcase to his present uncomfortable raiment—and produced a long, faded envelope in danger of imminent disintegration.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading He read: Squint: That rock falling on me has fixed me.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The smile faded from his lips as he drew out the contents of the envelope, and a certain grim pity filled his eyes.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading He read: Squint: That rock falling on me has fixed me.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading There is no use in me trying to fool myself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He searched in his pockets—he had transferred all his effects from the clothing in the suitcase to his present uncomfortable raiment—and produced a long, faded envelope in danger of imminent disintegration.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading The smile faded from his lips as he drew out the contents of the envelope, and a certain grim pity filled his eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He searched in his pockets—he had transferred all his effects from the clothing in the suitcase to his present uncomfortable raiment—and produced a long, faded envelope in danger of imminent disintegration.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He read: Squint: That rock falling on me has fixed me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He searched in his pockets—he had transferred all his effects from the clothing in the suitcase to his present uncomfortable raiment—and produced a long, faded envelope in danger of imminent disintegration.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He searched in his pockets—he had transferred all his effects from the clothing in the suitcase to his present uncomfortable raiment—and produced a long, faded envelope in danger of imminent disintegration.
imminentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmənənt/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading He searched in his pockets—he had transferred all his effects from the clothing in the suitcase to his present uncomfortable raiment—and produced a long, faded envelope in danger of imminent disintegration.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He searched in his pockets—he had transferred all his effects from the clothing in the suitcase to his present uncomfortable raiment—and produced a long, faded envelope in danger of imminent disintegration.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After a time Taylor’s lips wreathed into a smile.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is no use in me trying to fool myself.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading After a time Taylor’s lips wreathed into a smile.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He searched in his pockets—he had transferred all his effects from the clothing in the suitcase to his present uncomfortable raiment—and produced a long, faded envelope in danger of imminent disintegration.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He read: Squint: That rock falling on me has fixed me.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading There is no use in me trying to fool myself.
not any; not one
From this reading There is no use in me trying to fool myself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He searched in his pockets—he had transferred all his effects from the clothing in the suitcase to his present uncomfortable raiment—and produced a long, faded envelope in danger of imminent disintegration.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He read: Squint: That rock falling on me has fixed me.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The smile faded from his lips as he drew out the contents of the envelope, and a certain grim pity filled his eyes.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading The smile faded from his lips as he drew out the contents of the envelope, and a certain grim pity filled his eyes.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He searched in his pockets—he had transferred all his effects from the clothing in the suitcase to his present uncomfortable raiment—and produced a long, faded envelope in danger of imminent disintegration.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He searched in his pockets—he had transferred all his effects from the clothing in the suitcase to his present uncomfortable raiment—and produced a long, faded envelope in danger of imminent disintegration.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading He searched in his pockets—he had transferred all his effects from the clothing in the suitcase to his present uncomfortable raiment—and produced a long, faded envelope in danger of imminent disintegration.
raimentnoun
especially fine or decorative clothing
From this reading He searched in his pockets—he had transferred all his effects from the clothing in the suitcase to his present uncomfortable raiment—and produced a long, faded envelope in danger of imminent disintegration.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He read: Squint: That rock falling on me has fixed me.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading He read: Squint: That rock falling on me has fixed me.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading He searched in his pockets—he had transferred all his effects from the clothing in the suitcase to his present uncomfortable raiment—and produced a long, faded envelope in danger of imminent disintegration.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading After a time Taylor’s lips wreathed into a smile.
SquintverbUS /skwɪnt/
cross one's eyes as if in strabismus
From this reading He read: Squint: That rock falling on me has fixed me.
suitcasenounUS /ˈsuːtkeɪs/
a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes
From this reading He searched in his pockets—he had transferred all his effects from the clothing in the suitcase to his present uncomfortable raiment—and produced a long, faded envelope in danger of imminent disintegration.
Taylor'snounUS /ˈteɪlərz/
possessive form of “taylor” — United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading After a time Taylor’s lips wreathed into a smile.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He read: Squint: That rock falling on me has fixed me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He searched in his pockets—he had transferred all his effects from the clothing in the suitcase to his present uncomfortable raiment—and produced a long, faded envelope in danger of imminent disintegration.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is no use in me trying to fool myself.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After a time Taylor’s lips wreathed into a smile.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He searched in his pockets—he had transferred all his effects from the clothing in the suitcase to his present uncomfortable raiment—and produced a long, faded envelope in danger of imminent disintegration.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading He searched in his pockets—he had transferred all his effects from the clothing in the suitcase to his present uncomfortable raiment—and produced a long, faded envelope in danger of imminent disintegration.
hard to endure
From this reading There is no use in me trying to fool myself.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading He searched in his pockets—he had transferred all his effects from the clothing in the suitcase to his present uncomfortable raiment—and produced a long, faded envelope in danger of imminent disintegration.
the act of using
From this reading There is no use in me trying to fool myself.
wreathed
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From this reading After a time Taylor’s lips wreathed into a smile.
