used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It does make me look older, that's a fact," he muttered to his reflection in the glass.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Carefully locking the door of his little gable bedroom, Alec Stoker put down the cup of hot water he carried, and peered into the mirror above his wash-stand.
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading "Maybe I'd better not cut it off until I've had my interview with the agent.
Alec
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From this reading Carefully locking the door of his little gable bedroom, Alec Stoker put down the cup of hot water he carried, and peered into the mirror above his wash-stand.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Then, although he had come up-stairs fully determined to attempt his first shave, he stood irresolute, stroking the almost imperceptible down on his boyish lip and chin.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Then, although he had come up-stairs fully determined to attempt his first shave, he stood irresolute, stroking the almost imperceptible down on his boyish lip and chin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Carefully locking the door of his little gable bedroom, Alec Stoker put down the cup of hot water he carried, and peered into the mirror above his wash-stand.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Then, although he had come up-stairs fully determined to attempt his first shave, he stood irresolute, stroking the almost imperceptible down on his boyish lip and chin.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The older I look, the more likely he'll be to trust me with a responsible position.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading Carefully locking the door of his little gable bedroom, Alec Stoker put down the cup of hot water he carried, and peered into the mirror above his wash-stand.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Maybe I'd better not cut it off until I've had my interview with the agent.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading Then, although he had come up-stairs fully determined to attempt his first shave, he stood irresolute, stroking the almost imperceptible down on his boyish lip and chin.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Carefully locking the door of his little gable bedroom, Alec Stoker put down the cup of hot water he carried, and peered into the mirror above his wash-stand.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Carefully locking the door of his little gable bedroom, Alec Stoker put down the cup of hot water he carried, and peered into the mirror above his wash-stand.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading Then, although he had come up-stairs fully determined to attempt his first shave, he stood irresolute, stroking the almost imperceptible down on his boyish lip and chin.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then, although he had come up-stairs fully determined to attempt his first shave, he stood irresolute, stroking the almost imperceptible down on his boyish lip and chin.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Carefully locking the door of his little gable bedroom, Alec Stoker put down the cup of hot water he carried, and peered into the mirror above his wash-stand.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading "Maybe I'd better not cut it off until I've had my interview with the agent.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Then, although he had come up-stairs fully determined to attempt his first shave, he stood irresolute, stroking the almost imperceptible down on his boyish lip and chin.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It does make me look older, that's a fact," he muttered to his reflection in the glass.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Carefully locking the door of his little gable bedroom, Alec Stoker put down the cup of hot water he carried, and peered into the mirror above his wash-stand.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Carefully locking the door of his little gable bedroom, Alec Stoker put down the cup of hot water he carried, and peered into the mirror above his wash-stand.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "It does make me look older, that's a fact," he muttered to his reflection in the glass.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Then, although he had come up-stairs fully determined to attempt his first shave, he stood irresolute, stroking the almost imperceptible down on his boyish lip and chin.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Then, although he had come up-stairs fully determined to attempt his first shave, he stood irresolute, stroking the almost imperceptible down on his boyish lip and chin.
gablenounUS /ˈɡeɪbəl/
the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof
From this reading Carefully locking the door of his little gable bedroom, Alec Stoker put down the cup of hot water he carried, and peered into the mirror above his wash-stand.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading "It does make me look older, that's a fact," he muttered to his reflection in the glass.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then, although he had come up-stairs fully determined to attempt his first shave, he stood irresolute, stroking the almost imperceptible down on his boyish lip and chin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Carefully locking the door of his little gable bedroom, Alec Stoker put down the cup of hot water he carried, and peered into the mirror above his wash-stand.
he'll
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From this reading The older I look, the more likely he'll be to trust me with a responsible position.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Carefully locking the door of his little gable bedroom, Alec Stoker put down the cup of hot water he carried, and peered into the mirror above his wash-stand.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Carefully locking the door of his little gable bedroom, Alec Stoker put down the cup of hot water he carried, and peered into the mirror above his wash-stand.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The older I look, the more likely he'll be to trust me with a responsible position.
I'd
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I've
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From this reading "Maybe I'd better not cut it off until I've had my interview with the agent.
imperceptibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmpərˈseptɪbəl/
impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses
From this reading Then, although he had come up-stairs fully determined to attempt his first shave, he stood irresolute, stroking the almost imperceptible down on his boyish lip and chin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It does make me look older, that's a fact," he muttered to his reflection in the glass.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading "Maybe I'd better not cut it off until I've had my interview with the agent.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Carefully locking the door of his little gable bedroom, Alec Stoker put down the cup of hot water he carried, and peered into the mirror above his wash-stand.
irresoluteadjective
uncertain how to act or proceed
From this reading Then, although he had come up-stairs fully determined to attempt his first shave, he stood irresolute, stroking the almost imperceptible down on his boyish lip and chin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It does make me look older, that's a fact," he muttered to his reflection in the glass.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading The older I look, the more likely he'll be to trust me with a responsible position.
lipnounUS /lɪp/
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Then, although he had come up-stairs fully determined to attempt his first shave, he stood irresolute, stroking the almost imperceptible down on his boyish lip and chin.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Carefully locking the door of his little gable bedroom, Alec Stoker put down the cup of hot water he carried, and peered into the mirror above his wash-stand.
lockingnounUS /ˈlɑːkɪŋ/
the act of locking something up to protect it
From this reading Carefully locking the door of his little gable bedroom, Alec Stoker put down the cup of hot water he carried, and peered into the mirror above his wash-stand.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "It does make me look older, that's a fact," he muttered to his reflection in the glass.
engage in
From this reading "It does make me look older, that's a fact," he muttered to his reflection in the glass.
by chance
From this reading "Maybe I'd better not cut it off until I've had my interview with the agent.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It does make me look older, that's a fact," he muttered to his reflection in the glass.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading Carefully locking the door of his little gable bedroom, Alec Stoker put down the cup of hot water he carried, and peered into the mirror above his wash-stand.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The older I look, the more likely he'll be to trust me with a responsible position.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "It does make me look older, that's a fact," he muttered to his reflection in the glass.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Maybe I'd better not cut it off until I've had my interview with the agent.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Maybe I'd better not cut it off until I've had my interview with the agent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Carefully locking the door of his little gable bedroom, Alec Stoker put down the cup of hot water he carried, and peered into the mirror above his wash-stand.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Maybe I'd better not cut it off until I've had my interview with the agent.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading "It does make me look older, that's a fact," he muttered to his reflection in the glass.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then, although he had come up-stairs fully determined to attempt his first shave, he stood irresolute, stroking the almost imperceptible down on his boyish lip and chin.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Carefully locking the door of his little gable bedroom, Alec Stoker put down the cup of hot water he carried, and peered into the mirror above his wash-stand.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The older I look, the more likely he'll be to trust me with a responsible position.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Carefully locking the door of his little gable bedroom, Alec Stoker put down the cup of hot water he carried, and peered into the mirror above his wash-stand.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading "It does make me look older, that's a fact," he muttered to his reflection in the glass.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading The older I look, the more likely he'll be to trust me with a responsible position.
shaveverbUS /ʃeɪv/
remove body hair with a razor
From this reading Then, although he had come up-stairs fully determined to attempt his first shave, he stood irresolute, stroking the almost imperceptible down on his boyish lip and chin.
StokernounUS /ˈstoʊkər/
Irish writer of the horror novel about Dracula (1847-1912)
From this reading Carefully locking the door of his little gable bedroom, Alec Stoker put down the cup of hot water he carried, and peered into the mirror above his wash-stand.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Then, although he had come up-stairs fully determined to attempt his first shave, he stood irresolute, stroking the almost imperceptible down on his boyish lip and chin.
strokingnounUS /ˈstroʊkɪŋ/
a light touch with the hands
From this reading Then, although he had come up-stairs fully determined to attempt his first shave, he stood irresolute, stroking the almost imperceptible down on his boyish lip and chin.
that's
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From this reading "It does make me look older, that's a fact," he muttered to his reflection in the glass.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Carefully locking the door of his little gable bedroom, Alec Stoker put down the cup of hot water he carried, and peered into the mirror above his wash-stand.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, although he had come up-stairs fully determined to attempt his first shave, he stood irresolute, stroking the almost imperceptible down on his boyish lip and chin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then, although he had come up-stairs fully determined to attempt his first shave, he stood irresolute, stroking the almost imperceptible down on his boyish lip and chin.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading The older I look, the more likely he'll be to trust me with a responsible position.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "Maybe I'd better not cut it off until I've had my interview with the agent.
up-stairs
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From this reading Then, although he had come up-stairs fully determined to attempt his first shave, he stood irresolute, stroking the almost imperceptible down on his boyish lip and chin.
wash-stand
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From this reading Carefully locking the door of his little gable bedroom, Alec Stoker put down the cup of hot water he carried, and peered into the mirror above his wash-stand.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Carefully locking the door of his little gable bedroom, Alec Stoker put down the cup of hot water he carried, and peered into the mirror above his wash-stand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Maybe I'd better not cut it off until I've had my interview with the agent.
