adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Men have a way of greeting which is all their own.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading On the other hand, the cat purrs and rubs against your leg, and when you reach down to smooth her, as likely as not she gives you a dig for your pains.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Men have a way of greeting which is all their own.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is unlike the kiss and flutter of women, which may signify frankness or deceit, generosity or selfishness, some favor to gain, some treachery to forestall.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Men's likes and dislikes are generally visible.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the other hand, the cat purrs and rubs against your leg, and when you reach down to smooth her, as likely as not she gives you a dig for your pains.
attitudenounUS /ˈætətuːd/
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading The dog wags his tail, or he warns you away with a growl; there is no mistaking his attitude.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The dog wags his tail, or he warns you away with a growl; there is no mistaking his attitude.
catnounUS /kæt/
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading On the other hand, the cat purrs and rubs against your leg, and when you reach down to smooth her, as likely as not she gives you a dig for your pains.
deceitnounUS /dɪˈsiːt/
The action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.
From this reading It is unlike the kiss and flutter of women, which may signify frankness or deceit, generosity or selfishness, some favor to gain, some treachery to forestall.
digverbUS /dɪɡ/
turn up, loosen, or remove earth
From this reading On the other hand, the cat purrs and rubs against your leg, and when you reach down to smooth her, as likely as not she gives you a dig for your pains.
dislikesnounUS /dɪˈslaɪks/
plural of “dislike” — an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading Men's likes and dislikes are generally visible.
dognounUS /dɔːɡ/
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading The dog wags his tail, or he warns you away with a growl; there is no mistaking his attitude.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading On the other hand, the cat purrs and rubs against your leg, and when you reach down to smooth her, as likely as not she gives you a dig for your pains.
favorverbUS /ˈfeɪvər/
promote over another
From this reading It is unlike the kiss and flutter of women, which may signify frankness or deceit, generosity or selfishness, some favor to gain, some treachery to forestall.
flutterverbUS /ˈflʌtər/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading It is unlike the kiss and flutter of women, which may signify frankness or deceit, generosity or selfishness, some favor to gain, some treachery to forestall.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the other hand, the cat purrs and rubs against your leg, and when you reach down to smooth her, as likely as not she gives you a dig for your pains.
forestallverbUS /fɔːrˈstɔːl/
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading It is unlike the kiss and flutter of women, which may signify frankness or deceit, generosity or selfishness, some favor to gain, some treachery to forestall.
franknessnounUS /ˈfræŋknəs/
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
From this reading It is unlike the kiss and flutter of women, which may signify frankness or deceit, generosity or selfishness, some favor to gain, some treachery to forestall.
gainverbUS /ɡeɪn/
obtain
From this reading It is unlike the kiss and flutter of women, which may signify frankness or deceit, generosity or selfishness, some favor to gain, some treachery to forestall.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading Men's likes and dislikes are generally visible.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading It is unlike the kiss and flutter of women, which may signify frankness or deceit, generosity or selfishness, some favor to gain, some treachery to forestall.
givesnounUS /ɡɪvz/
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading On the other hand, the cat purrs and rubs against your leg, and when you reach down to smooth her, as likely as not she gives you a dig for your pains.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading Men have a way of greeting which is all their own.
growlnounUS /ɡraʊl/
the sound of growling (as made by animals)
From this reading The dog wags his tail, or he warns you away with a growl; there is no mistaking his attitude.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand, the cat purrs and rubs against your leg, and when you reach down to smooth her, as likely as not she gives you a dig for your pains.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Men have a way of greeting which is all their own.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The dog wags his tail, or he warns you away with a growl; there is no mistaking his attitude.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On the other hand, the cat purrs and rubs against your leg, and when you reach down to smooth her, as likely as not she gives you a dig for your pains.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The dog wags his tail, or he warns you away with a growl; there is no mistaking his attitude.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Men have a way of greeting which is all their own.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is unlike the kiss and flutter of women, which may signify frankness or deceit, generosity or selfishness, some favor to gain, some treachery to forestall.
kissnounUS /kɪs/
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading It is unlike the kiss and flutter of women, which may signify frankness or deceit, generosity or selfishness, some favor to gain, some treachery to forestall.
legnounUS /leɡ/
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading On the other hand, the cat purrs and rubs against your leg, and when you reach down to smooth her, as likely as not she gives you a dig for your pains.
likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading On the other hand, the cat purrs and rubs against your leg, and when you reach down to smooth her, as likely as not she gives you a dig for your pains.
likesnounUS /laɪks/
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading Men's likes and dislikes are generally visible.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It is unlike the kiss and flutter of women, which may signify frankness or deceit, generosity or selfishness, some favor to gain, some treachery to forestall.
MennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Men have a way of greeting which is all their own.
Men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading Men's likes and dislikes are generally visible.
mistakingnounUS /mɪˈsteɪkɪŋ/
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading The dog wags his tail, or he warns you away with a growl; there is no mistaking his attitude.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The dog wags his tail, or he warns you away with a growl; there is no mistaking his attitude.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On the other hand, the cat purrs and rubs against your leg, and when you reach down to smooth her, as likely as not she gives you a dig for your pains.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Men have a way of greeting which is all their own.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the other hand, the cat purrs and rubs against your leg, and when you reach down to smooth her, as likely as not she gives you a dig for your pains.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is unlike the kiss and flutter of women, which may signify frankness or deceit, generosity or selfishness, some favor to gain, some treachery to forestall.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand, the cat purrs and rubs against your leg, and when you reach down to smooth her, as likely as not she gives you a dig for your pains.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Men have a way of greeting which is all their own.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading On the other hand, the cat purrs and rubs against your leg, and when you reach down to smooth her, as likely as not she gives you a dig for your pains.
purrsnounUS /pɜːrz/
plural of “purr” — a low vibrating sound typical of a contented cat
From this reading On the other hand, the cat purrs and rubs against your leg, and when you reach down to smooth her, as likely as not she gives you a dig for your pains.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading On the other hand, the cat purrs and rubs against your leg, and when you reach down to smooth her, as likely as not she gives you a dig for your pains.
rubsnounUS /rʌbz/
plural of “rub” — an unforeseen obstacle
From this reading On the other hand, the cat purrs and rubs against your leg, and when you reach down to smooth her, as likely as not she gives you a dig for your pains.
selfishnessnounUS /ˈselfɪʃnəs/
stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
From this reading It is unlike the kiss and flutter of women, which may signify frankness or deceit, generosity or selfishness, some favor to gain, some treachery to forestall.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the other hand, the cat purrs and rubs against your leg, and when you reach down to smooth her, as likely as not she gives you a dig for your pains.
signifyverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪ/
denote or connote
From this reading It is unlike the kiss and flutter of women, which may signify frankness or deceit, generosity or selfishness, some favor to gain, some treachery to forestall.
smoothadjectiveUS /smuːð/
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading On the other hand, the cat purrs and rubs against your leg, and when you reach down to smooth her, as likely as not she gives you a dig for your pains.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It is unlike the kiss and flutter of women, which may signify frankness or deceit, generosity or selfishness, some favor to gain, some treachery to forestall.
tailnounUS /teɪl/
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading The dog wags his tail, or he warns you away with a growl; there is no mistaking his attitude.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is unlike the kiss and flutter of women, which may signify frankness or deceit, generosity or selfishness, some favor to gain, some treachery to forestall.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Men have a way of greeting which is all their own.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The dog wags his tail, or he warns you away with a growl; there is no mistaking his attitude.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is unlike the kiss and flutter of women, which may signify frankness or deceit, generosity or selfishness, some favor to gain, some treachery to forestall.
treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading It is unlike the kiss and flutter of women, which may signify frankness or deceit, generosity or selfishness, some favor to gain, some treachery to forestall.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading It is unlike the kiss and flutter of women, which may signify frankness or deceit, generosity or selfishness, some favor to gain, some treachery to forestall.
visibleadjectiveUS /ˈvɪzəbəl/
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Men's likes and dislikes are generally visible.
wagsnounUS /wæɡz/
plural of “wag” — a witty amusing person who makes jokes
From this reading The dog wags his tail, or he warns you away with a growl; there is no mistaking his attitude.
warnsverbUS /wɔːrnz/
third-person singular of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading The dog wags his tail, or he warns you away with a growl; there is no mistaking his attitude.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Men have a way of greeting which is all their own.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading On the other hand, the cat purrs and rubs against your leg, and when you reach down to smooth her, as likely as not she gives you a dig for your pains.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Men have a way of greeting which is all their own.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The dog wags his tail, or he warns you away with a growl; there is no mistaking his attitude.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It is unlike the kiss and flutter of women, which may signify frankness or deceit, generosity or selfishness, some favor to gain, some treachery to forestall.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The dog wags his tail, or he warns you away with a growl; there is no mistaking his attitude.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading On the other hand, the cat purrs and rubs against your leg, and when you reach down to smooth her, as likely as not she gives you a dig for your pains.
