used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Marcellin and his assistant had first stripped Monte to the waist the day before, they had paused for a moment to admire what they called his torso.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading It was not often, in their city practice, that they ran across a man of thirty with muscles as clearly outlined as in an anatomical illustration.
admireverbUS /ædˈmaɪr/
feel admiration for
From this reading When Marcellin and his assistant had first stripped Monte to the waist the day before, they had paused for a moment to admire what they called his torso.
ADVANTAGESnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING SHOT Under proper conditions, being wounded in the shoulder may have its pleasant features.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was not often, in their city practice, that they ran across a man of thirty with muscles as clearly outlined as in an anatomical illustration.
anatomicaladjectiveUS /ˌænəˈtɑːməkəl/
of or relating to the structure of the body
From this reading It was not often, in their city practice, that they ran across a man of thirty with muscles as clearly outlined as in an anatomical illustration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were not so obvious to Monte in the early part of the evening, because he was pretty much befuddled with ether; but sometime before dawn he woke up feeling fairly normal and clear-headed and interested.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was not often, in their city practice, that they ran across a man of thirty with muscles as clearly outlined as in an anatomical illustration.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading When Marcellin and his assistant had first stripped Monte to the waist the day before, they had paused for a moment to admire what they called his torso.
for the reason that
From this reading They were not so obvious to Monte in the early part of the evening, because he was pretty much befuddled with ether; but sometime before dawn he woke up feeling fairly normal and clear-headed and interested.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They were not so obvious to Monte in the early part of the evening, because he was pretty much befuddled with ether; but sometime before dawn he woke up feeling fairly normal and clear-headed and interested.
befuddledadjectiveUS /bɪˈfʌdəld/
stupefied by alcoholic drink
From this reading They were not so obvious to Monte in the early part of the evening, because he was pretty much befuddled with ether; but sometime before dawn he woke up feeling fairly normal and clear-headed and interested.
BEINGauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING SHOT Under proper conditions, being wounded in the shoulder may have its pleasant features.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were not so obvious to Monte in the early part of the evening, because he was pretty much befuddled with ether; but sometime before dawn he woke up feeling fairly normal and clear-headed and interested.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When Marcellin and his assistant had first stripped Monte to the waist the day before, they had paused for a moment to admire what they called his torso.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It was not often, in their city practice, that they ran across a man of thirty with muscles as clearly outlined as in an anatomical illustration.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading This was where fifteen years of clean living counted for something.
clear-headed
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From this reading They were not so obvious to Monte in the early part of the evening, because he was pretty much befuddled with ether; but sometime before dawn he woke up feeling fairly normal and clear-headed and interested.
without doubt or question
From this reading It was not often, in their city practice, that they ran across a man of thirty with muscles as clearly outlined as in an anatomical illustration.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING SHOT Under proper conditions, being wounded in the shoulder may have its pleasant features.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading This was where fifteen years of clean living counted for something.
the first light of day
From this reading They were not so obvious to Monte in the early part of the evening, because he was pretty much befuddled with ether; but sometime before dawn he woke up feeling fairly normal and clear-headed and interested.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When Marcellin and his assistant had first stripped Monte to the waist the day before, they had paused for a moment to admire what they called his torso.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading They were not so obvious to Monte in the early part of the evening, because he was pretty much befuddled with ether; but sometime before dawn he woke up feeling fairly normal and clear-headed and interested.
ethernounUS /ˈiːθər/
the fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies
From this reading They were not so obvious to Monte in the early part of the evening, because he was pretty much befuddled with ether; but sometime before dawn he woke up feeling fairly normal and clear-headed and interested.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading They were not so obvious to Monte in the early part of the evening, because he was pretty much befuddled with ether; but sometime before dawn he woke up feeling fairly normal and clear-headed and interested.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading They were not so obvious to Monte in the early part of the evening, because he was pretty much befuddled with ether; but sometime before dawn he woke up feeling fairly normal and clear-headed and interested.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING SHOT Under proper conditions, being wounded in the shoulder may have its pleasant features.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading They were not so obvious to Monte in the early part of the evening, because he was pretty much befuddled with ether; but sometime before dawn he woke up feeling fairly normal and clear-headed and interested.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading This was where fifteen years of clean living counted for something.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When Marcellin and his assistant had first stripped Monte to the waist the day before, they had paused for a moment to admire what they called his torso.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was where fifteen years of clean living counted for something.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Marcellin and his assistant had first stripped Monte to the waist the day before, they had paused for a moment to admire what they called his torso.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING SHOT Under proper conditions, being wounded in the shoulder may have its pleasant features.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were not so obvious to Monte in the early part of the evening, because he was pretty much befuddled with ether; but sometime before dawn he woke up feeling fairly normal and clear-headed and interested.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Marcellin and his assistant had first stripped Monte to the waist the day before, they had paused for a moment to admire what they called his torso.
illustrationnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading It was not often, in their city practice, that they ran across a man of thirty with muscles as clearly outlined as in an anatomical illustration.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING SHOT Under proper conditions, being wounded in the shoulder may have its pleasant features.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading They were not so obvious to Monte in the early part of the evening, because he was pretty much befuddled with ether; but sometime before dawn he woke up feeling fairly normal and clear-headed and interested.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not often, in their city practice, that they ran across a man of thirty with muscles as clearly outlined as in an anatomical illustration.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING SHOT Under proper conditions, being wounded in the shoulder may have its pleasant features.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading This was where fifteen years of clean living counted for something.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was not often, in their city practice, that they ran across a man of thirty with muscles as clearly outlined as in an anatomical illustration.
Marcellin
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From this reading When Marcellin and his assistant had first stripped Monte to the waist the day before, they had paused for a moment to admire what they called his torso.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING SHOT Under proper conditions, being wounded in the shoulder may have its pleasant features.
a particular point in time
From this reading When Marcellin and his assistant had first stripped Monte to the waist the day before, they had paused for a moment to admire what they called his torso.
MontenounUS /ˈmɑːnti/
a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 or 4 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of them will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time
From this reading They were not so obvious to Monte in the early part of the evening, because he was pretty much befuddled with ether; but sometime before dawn he woke up feeling fairly normal and clear-headed and interested.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They were not so obvious to Monte in the early part of the evening, because he was pretty much befuddled with ether; but sometime before dawn he woke up feeling fairly normal and clear-headed and interested.
musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading It was not often, in their city practice, that they ran across a man of thirty with muscles as clearly outlined as in an anatomical illustration.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading They were not so obvious to Monte in the early part of the evening, because he was pretty much befuddled with ether; but sometime before dawn he woke up feeling fairly normal and clear-headed and interested.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were not so obvious to Monte in the early part of the evening, because he was pretty much befuddled with ether; but sometime before dawn he woke up feeling fairly normal and clear-headed and interested.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading They were not so obvious to Monte in the early part of the evening, because he was pretty much befuddled with ether; but sometime before dawn he woke up feeling fairly normal and clear-headed and interested.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING SHOT Under proper conditions, being wounded in the shoulder may have its pleasant features.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It was not often, in their city practice, that they ran across a man of thirty with muscles as clearly outlined as in an anatomical illustration.
outlinedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnd/
showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
From this reading It was not often, in their city practice, that they ran across a man of thirty with muscles as clearly outlined as in an anatomical illustration.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading They were not so obvious to Monte in the early part of the evening, because he was pretty much befuddled with ether; but sometime before dawn he woke up feeling fairly normal and clear-headed and interested.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading When Marcellin and his assistant had first stripped Monte to the waist the day before, they had paused for a moment to admire what they called his torso.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING SHOT Under proper conditions, being wounded in the shoulder may have its pleasant features.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading It was not often, in their city practice, that they ran across a man of thirty with muscles as clearly outlined as in an anatomical illustration.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading They were not so obvious to Monte in the early part of the evening, because he was pretty much befuddled with ether; but sometime before dawn he woke up feeling fairly normal and clear-headed and interested.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING SHOT Under proper conditions, being wounded in the shoulder may have its pleasant features.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading It was not often, in their city practice, that they ran across a man of thirty with muscles as clearly outlined as in an anatomical illustration.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING SHOT Under proper conditions, being wounded in the shoulder may have its pleasant features.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING SHOT Under proper conditions, being wounded in the shoulder may have its pleasant features.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They were not so obvious to Monte in the early part of the evening, because he was pretty much befuddled with ether; but sometime before dawn he woke up feeling fairly normal and clear-headed and interested.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading This was where fifteen years of clean living counted for something.
sometimeadverbUS /ˈsʌmtaɪm/
at some indefinite or unstated time
From this reading They were not so obvious to Monte in the early part of the evening, because he was pretty much befuddled with ether; but sometime before dawn he woke up feeling fairly normal and clear-headed and interested.
strippedadjectiveUS /strɪpt/
having only essential or minimal features
From this reading When Marcellin and his assistant had first stripped Monte to the waist the day before, they had paused for a moment to admire what they called his torso.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not often, in their city practice, that they ran across a man of thirty with muscles as clearly outlined as in an anatomical illustration.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING SHOT Under proper conditions, being wounded in the shoulder may have its pleasant features.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was not often, in their city practice, that they ran across a man of thirty with muscles as clearly outlined as in an anatomical illustration.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were not so obvious to Monte in the early part of the evening, because he was pretty much befuddled with ether; but sometime before dawn he woke up feeling fairly normal and clear-headed and interested.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading It was not often, in their city practice, that they ran across a man of thirty with muscles as clearly outlined as in an anatomical illustration.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was where fifteen years of clean living counted for something.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were not so obvious to Monte in the early part of the evening, because he was pretty much befuddled with ether; but sometime before dawn he woke up feeling fairly normal and clear-headed and interested.
torsonounUS /ˈtɔːrsoʊ/
the body excluding the head and neck and limbs
From this reading When Marcellin and his assistant had first stripped Monte to the waist the day before, they had paused for a moment to admire what they called his torso.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING SHOT Under proper conditions, being wounded in the shoulder may have its pleasant features.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They were not so obvious to Monte in the early part of the evening, because he was pretty much befuddled with ether; but sometime before dawn he woke up feeling fairly normal and clear-headed and interested.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading When Marcellin and his assistant had first stripped Monte to the waist the day before, they had paused for a moment to admire what they called his torso.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were not so obvious to Monte in the early part of the evening, because he was pretty much befuddled with ether; but sometime before dawn he woke up feeling fairly normal and clear-headed and interested.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were not so obvious to Monte in the early part of the evening, because he was pretty much befuddled with ether; but sometime before dawn he woke up feeling fairly normal and clear-headed and interested.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When Marcellin and his assistant had first stripped Monte to the waist the day before, they had paused for a moment to admire what they called his torso.
at the time that
From this reading When Marcellin and his assistant had first stripped Monte to the waist the day before, they had paused for a moment to admire what they called his torso.
in or at the place that
From this reading This was where fifteen years of clean living counted for something.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were not so obvious to Monte in the early part of the evening, because he was pretty much befuddled with ether; but sometime before dawn he woke up feeling fairly normal and clear-headed and interested.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading They were not so obvious to Monte in the early part of the evening, because he was pretty much befuddled with ether; but sometime before dawn he woke up feeling fairly normal and clear-headed and interested.
people who are wounded
From this reading THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING SHOT Under proper conditions, being wounded in the shoulder may have its pleasant features.
a late time of life
From this reading This was where fifteen years of clean living counted for something.
