used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FOR A FAIR WOMAN FACE.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "What an irrepressible fellow Everly is," thought Trevalyon, as he sauntered along the avenue towards his hotel; having heard his question to Vaura (as to the ball), "he manages to get a card for everything.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading But am I not taking too deep an interest in this sweet Vaura Vernon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "What an irrepressible fellow Everly is," thought Trevalyon, as he sauntered along the avenue towards his hotel; having heard his question to Vaura (as to the ball), "he manages to get a card for everything.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Vaura is extremely lovely and fascinating, she, of course, is the magnet that draws him; what a presumptuous little poppet he is, a mere fortune-hunter, hanger-on of society to dare turn his eyes in her direction.
at or in or to any place
From this reading I should not regret his departure for anywhere; our little _coterie_ was perfect without him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What an irrepressible fellow Everly is," thought Trevalyon, as he sauntered along the avenue towards his hotel; having heard his question to Vaura (as to the ball), "he manages to get a card for everything.
a line of approach
From this reading "What an irrepressible fellow Everly is," thought Trevalyon, as he sauntered along the avenue towards his hotel; having heard his question to Vaura (as to the ball), "he manages to get a card for everything.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading "What an irrepressible fellow Everly is," thought Trevalyon, as he sauntered along the avenue towards his hotel; having heard his question to Vaura (as to the ball), "he manages to get a card for everything.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But am I not taking too deep an interest in this sweet Vaura Vernon.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading "What an irrepressible fellow Everly is," thought Trevalyon, as he sauntered along the avenue towards his hotel; having heard his question to Vaura (as to the ball), "he manages to get a card for everything.
coterienounUS /ˈkoʊtəri/
an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
From this reading I should not regret his departure for anywhere; our little _coterie_ was perfect without him.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Vaura is extremely lovely and fascinating, she, of course, is the magnet that draws him; what a presumptuous little poppet he is, a mere fortune-hunter, hanger-on of society to dare turn his eyes in her direction.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Vaura is extremely lovely and fascinating, she, of course, is the magnet that draws him; what a presumptuous little poppet he is, a mere fortune-hunter, hanger-on of society to dare turn his eyes in her direction.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading But am I not taking too deep an interest in this sweet Vaura Vernon.
the act of departing
From this reading I should not regret his departure for anywhere; our little _coterie_ was perfect without him.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Vaura is extremely lovely and fascinating, she, of course, is the magnet that draws him; what a presumptuous little poppet he is, a mere fortune-hunter, hanger-on of society to dare turn his eyes in her direction.
drawsnounUS /drɔːz/
plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine
From this reading Vaura is extremely lovely and fascinating, she, of course, is the magnet that draws him; what a presumptuous little poppet he is, a mere fortune-hunter, hanger-on of society to dare turn his eyes in her direction.
Everly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What an irrepressible fellow Everly is," thought Trevalyon, as he sauntered along the avenue towards his hotel; having heard his question to Vaura (as to the ball), "he manages to get a card for everything.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "What an irrepressible fellow Everly is," thought Trevalyon, as he sauntered along the avenue towards his hotel; having heard his question to Vaura (as to the ball), "he manages to get a card for everything.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Vaura is extremely lovely and fascinating, she, of course, is the magnet that draws him; what a presumptuous little poppet he is, a mere fortune-hunter, hanger-on of society to dare turn his eyes in her direction.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Vaura is extremely lovely and fascinating, she, of course, is the magnet that draws him; what a presumptuous little poppet he is, a mere fortune-hunter, hanger-on of society to dare turn his eyes in her direction.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading FOR A FAIR WOMAN FACE.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading FOR A FAIR WOMAN FACE.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading Vaura is extremely lovely and fascinating, she, of course, is the magnet that draws him; what a presumptuous little poppet he is, a mere fortune-hunter, hanger-on of society to dare turn his eyes in her direction.
a boy or man
From this reading "What an irrepressible fellow Everly is," thought Trevalyon, as he sauntered along the avenue towards his hotel; having heard his question to Vaura (as to the ball), "he manages to get a card for everything.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR A FAIR WOMAN FACE.
fortune-hunter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vaura is extremely lovely and fascinating, she, of course, is the magnet that draws him; what a presumptuous little poppet he is, a mere fortune-hunter, hanger-on of society to dare turn his eyes in her direction.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "What an irrepressible fellow Everly is," thought Trevalyon, as he sauntered along the avenue towards his hotel; having heard his question to Vaura (as to the ball), "he manages to get a card for everything.
hanger-onnoun
someone who persistently (and annoyingly) follows along
From this reading Vaura is extremely lovely and fascinating, she, of course, is the magnet that draws him; what a presumptuous little poppet he is, a mere fortune-hunter, hanger-on of society to dare turn his eyes in her direction.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "What an irrepressible fellow Everly is," thought Trevalyon, as he sauntered along the avenue towards his hotel; having heard his question to Vaura (as to the ball), "he manages to get a card for everything.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What an irrepressible fellow Everly is," thought Trevalyon, as he sauntered along the avenue towards his hotel; having heard his question to Vaura (as to the ball), "he manages to get a card for everything.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "What an irrepressible fellow Everly is," thought Trevalyon, as he sauntered along the avenue towards his hotel; having heard his question to Vaura (as to the ball), "he manages to get a card for everything.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Vaura is extremely lovely and fascinating, she, of course, is the magnet that draws him; what a presumptuous little poppet he is, a mere fortune-hunter, hanger-on of society to dare turn his eyes in her direction.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I should not regret his departure for anywhere; our little _coterie_ was perfect without him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "What an irrepressible fellow Everly is," thought Trevalyon, as he sauntered along the avenue towards his hotel; having heard his question to Vaura (as to the ball), "he manages to get a card for everything.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading "What an irrepressible fellow Everly is," thought Trevalyon, as he sauntered along the avenue towards his hotel; having heard his question to Vaura (as to the ball), "he manages to get a card for everything.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I should not regret his departure for anywhere; our little _coterie_ was perfect without him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Vaura is extremely lovely and fascinating, she, of course, is the magnet that draws him; what a presumptuous little poppet he is, a mere fortune-hunter, hanger-on of society to dare turn his eyes in her direction.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading But am I not taking too deep an interest in this sweet Vaura Vernon.
irrepressibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrəˈpresəbəl/
impossible to repress or control
From this reading "What an irrepressible fellow Everly is," thought Trevalyon, as he sauntered along the avenue towards his hotel; having heard his question to Vaura (as to the ball), "he manages to get a card for everything.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What an irrepressible fellow Everly is," thought Trevalyon, as he sauntered along the avenue towards his hotel; having heard his question to Vaura (as to the ball), "he manages to get a card for everything.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I should not regret his departure for anywhere; our little _coterie_ was perfect without him.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Vaura is extremely lovely and fascinating, she, of course, is the magnet that draws him; what a presumptuous little poppet he is, a mere fortune-hunter, hanger-on of society to dare turn his eyes in her direction.
magnetnounUS /ˈmæɡnət/
(physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field
From this reading Vaura is extremely lovely and fascinating, she, of course, is the magnet that draws him; what a presumptuous little poppet he is, a mere fortune-hunter, hanger-on of society to dare turn his eyes in her direction.
managesverbUS /ˈmænɪdʒɪz/
third-person singular of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading "What an irrepressible fellow Everly is," thought Trevalyon, as he sauntered along the avenue towards his hotel; having heard his question to Vaura (as to the ball), "he manages to get a card for everything.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Vaura is extremely lovely and fascinating, she, of course, is the magnet that draws him; what a presumptuous little poppet he is, a mere fortune-hunter, hanger-on of society to dare turn his eyes in her direction.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I should not regret his departure for anywhere; our little _coterie_ was perfect without him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Vaura is extremely lovely and fascinating, she, of course, is the magnet that draws him; what a presumptuous little poppet he is, a mere fortune-hunter, hanger-on of society to dare turn his eyes in her direction.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I should not regret his departure for anywhere; our little _coterie_ was perfect without him.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading I should not regret his departure for anywhere; our little _coterie_ was perfect without him.
poppetnoun
a mushroom-shaped valve that rises perpendicularly from its seat; commonly used in internal-combustion engines
From this reading Vaura is extremely lovely and fascinating, she, of course, is the magnet that draws him; what a presumptuous little poppet he is, a mere fortune-hunter, hanger-on of society to dare turn his eyes in her direction.
presumptuousadjectiveUS /prɪˈzʌmptʃəwəs/
excessively forward
From this reading Vaura is extremely lovely and fascinating, she, of course, is the magnet that draws him; what a presumptuous little poppet he is, a mere fortune-hunter, hanger-on of society to dare turn his eyes in her direction.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "What an irrepressible fellow Everly is," thought Trevalyon, as he sauntered along the avenue towards his hotel; having heard his question to Vaura (as to the ball), "he manages to get a card for everything.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading I should not regret his departure for anywhere; our little _coterie_ was perfect without him.
sauntered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What an irrepressible fellow Everly is," thought Trevalyon, as he sauntered along the avenue towards his hotel; having heard his question to Vaura (as to the ball), "he manages to get a card for everything.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Vaura is extremely lovely and fascinating, she, of course, is the magnet that draws him; what a presumptuous little poppet he is, a mere fortune-hunter, hanger-on of society to dare turn his eyes in her direction.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should not regret his departure for anywhere; our little _coterie_ was perfect without him.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Vaura is extremely lovely and fascinating, she, of course, is the magnet that draws him; what a presumptuous little poppet he is, a mere fortune-hunter, hanger-on of society to dare turn his eyes in her direction.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading But am I not taking too deep an interest in this sweet Vaura Vernon.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading But am I not taking too deep an interest in this sweet Vaura Vernon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Vaura is extremely lovely and fascinating, she, of course, is the magnet that draws him; what a presumptuous little poppet he is, a mere fortune-hunter, hanger-on of society to dare turn his eyes in her direction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What an irrepressible fellow Everly is," thought Trevalyon, as he sauntered along the avenue towards his hotel; having heard his question to Vaura (as to the ball), "he manages to get a card for everything.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But am I not taking too deep an interest in this sweet Vaura Vernon.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "What an irrepressible fellow Everly is," thought Trevalyon, as he sauntered along the avenue towards his hotel; having heard his question to Vaura (as to the ball), "he manages to get a card for everything.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "What an irrepressible fellow Everly is," thought Trevalyon, as he sauntered along the avenue towards his hotel; having heard his question to Vaura (as to the ball), "he manages to get a card for everything.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But am I not taking too deep an interest in this sweet Vaura Vernon.
in the direction of
From this reading "What an irrepressible fellow Everly is," thought Trevalyon, as he sauntered along the avenue towards his hotel; having heard his question to Vaura (as to the ball), "he manages to get a card for everything.
Trevalyon
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From this reading "What an irrepressible fellow Everly is," thought Trevalyon, as he sauntered along the avenue towards his hotel; having heard his question to Vaura (as to the ball), "he manages to get a card for everything.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Vaura is extremely lovely and fascinating, she, of course, is the magnet that draws him; what a presumptuous little poppet he is, a mere fortune-hunter, hanger-on of society to dare turn his eyes in her direction.
Vaura
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What an irrepressible fellow Everly is," thought Trevalyon, as he sauntered along the avenue towards his hotel; having heard his question to Vaura (as to the ball), "he manages to get a card for everything.
Vernon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But am I not taking too deep an interest in this sweet Vaura Vernon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I should not regret his departure for anywhere; our little _coterie_ was perfect without him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What an irrepressible fellow Everly is," thought Trevalyon, as he sauntered along the avenue towards his hotel; having heard his question to Vaura (as to the ball), "he manages to get a card for everything.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I should not regret his departure for anywhere; our little _coterie_ was perfect without him.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading FOR A FAIR WOMAN FACE.
