used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was leaning on the gate, smoking a cigarette.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Symington’s was by no means an ill-looking countenance, though forty years, half of them strenuous after a fashion, had blurred the fineness of the well-shaped features; it would have been attractive, admirable even, but for something in the eyes, something about the mouth, under the nicely trimmed tawny moustache, that is not to be fully described by the word covetous.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading It was not so dark that the girl, who had halted a couple of yards away, could fail to see the smile accompanying the words.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading Symington’s was by no means an ill-looking countenance, though forty years, half of them strenuous after a fashion, had blurred the fineness of the well-shaped features; it would have been attractive, admirable even, but for something in the eyes, something about the mouth, under the nicely trimmed tawny moustache, that is not to be fully described by the word covetous.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Symington’s was by no means an ill-looking countenance, though forty years, half of them strenuous after a fashion, had blurred the fineness of the well-shaped features; it would have been attractive, admirable even, but for something in the eyes, something about the mouth, under the nicely trimmed tawny moustache, that is not to be fully described by the word covetous.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Symington’s was by no means an ill-looking countenance, though forty years, half of them strenuous after a fashion, had blurred the fineness of the well-shaped features; it would have been attractive, admirable even, but for something in the eyes, something about the mouth, under the nicely trimmed tawny moustache, that is not to be fully described by the word covetous.
AREN'T
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “AREN’T you going to shake hands?” he asked.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “AREN’T you going to shake hands?” he asked.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading Symington’s was by no means an ill-looking countenance, though forty years, half of them strenuous after a fashion, had blurred the fineness of the well-shaped features; it would have been attractive, admirable even, but for something in the eyes, something about the mouth, under the nicely trimmed tawny moustache, that is not to be fully described by the word covetous.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was not so dark that the girl, who had halted a couple of yards away, could fail to see the smile accompanying the words.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Symington’s was by no means an ill-looking countenance, though forty years, half of them strenuous after a fashion, had blurred the fineness of the well-shaped features; it would have been attractive, admirable even, but for something in the eyes, something about the mouth, under the nicely trimmed tawny moustache, that is not to be fully described by the word covetous.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Symington’s was by no means an ill-looking countenance, though forty years, half of them strenuous after a fashion, had blurred the fineness of the well-shaped features; it would have been attractive, admirable even, but for something in the eyes, something about the mouth, under the nicely trimmed tawny moustache, that is not to be fully described by the word covetous.
blurredadjectiveUS /blɜːrd/
indistinct or hazy in outline
From this reading Symington’s was by no means an ill-looking countenance, though forty years, half of them strenuous after a fashion, had blurred the fineness of the well-shaped features; it would have been attractive, admirable even, but for something in the eyes, something about the mouth, under the nicely trimmed tawny moustache, that is not to be fully described by the word covetous.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Symington’s was by no means an ill-looking countenance, though forty years, half of them strenuous after a fashion, had blurred the fineness of the well-shaped features; it would have been attractive, admirable even, but for something in the eyes, something about the mouth, under the nicely trimmed tawny moustache, that is not to be fully described by the word covetous.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Symington’s was by no means an ill-looking countenance, though forty years, half of them strenuous after a fashion, had blurred the fineness of the well-shaped features; it would have been attractive, admirable even, but for something in the eyes, something about the mouth, under the nicely trimmed tawny moustache, that is not to be fully described by the word covetous.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading He was leaning on the gate, smoking a cigarette.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was not so dark that the girl, who had halted a couple of yards away, could fail to see the smile accompanying the words.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Symington’s was by no means an ill-looking countenance, though forty years, half of them strenuous after a fashion, had blurred the fineness of the well-shaped features; it would have been attractive, admirable even, but for something in the eyes, something about the mouth, under the nicely trimmed tawny moustache, that is not to be fully described by the word covetous.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading It was not so dark that the girl, who had halted a couple of yards away, could fail to see the smile accompanying the words.
covetousadjective
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading Symington’s was by no means an ill-looking countenance, though forty years, half of them strenuous after a fashion, had blurred the fineness of the well-shaped features; it would have been attractive, admirable even, but for something in the eyes, something about the mouth, under the nicely trimmed tawny moustache, that is not to be fully described by the word covetous.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was not so dark that the girl, who had halted a couple of yards away, could fail to see the smile accompanying the words.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Symington’s was by no means an ill-looking countenance, though forty years, half of them strenuous after a fashion, had blurred the fineness of the well-shaped features; it would have been attractive, admirable even, but for something in the eyes, something about the mouth, under the nicely trimmed tawny moustache, that is not to be fully described by the word covetous.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading His was a face that no wise man would regard without doubts, that no wise woman would trust.
divisible by two
From this reading Symington’s was by no means an ill-looking countenance, though forty years, half of them strenuous after a fashion, had blurred the fineness of the well-shaped features; it would have been attractive, admirable even, but for something in the eyes, something about the mouth, under the nicely trimmed tawny moustache, that is not to be fully described by the word covetous.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Symington’s was by no means an ill-looking countenance, though forty years, half of them strenuous after a fashion, had blurred the fineness of the well-shaped features; it would have been attractive, admirable even, but for something in the eyes, something about the mouth, under the nicely trimmed tawny moustache, that is not to be fully described by the word covetous.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His was a face that no wise man would regard without doubts, that no wise woman would trust.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading It was not so dark that the girl, who had halted a couple of yards away, could fail to see the smile accompanying the words.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Symington’s was by no means an ill-looking countenance, though forty years, half of them strenuous after a fashion, had blurred the fineness of the well-shaped features; it would have been attractive, admirable even, but for something in the eyes, something about the mouth, under the nicely trimmed tawny moustache, that is not to be fully described by the word covetous.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Symington’s was by no means an ill-looking countenance, though forty years, half of them strenuous after a fashion, had blurred the fineness of the well-shaped features; it would have been attractive, admirable even, but for something in the eyes, something about the mouth, under the nicely trimmed tawny moustache, that is not to be fully described by the word covetous.
finenessnoun
the quality of being very good indeed
From this reading Symington’s was by no means an ill-looking countenance, though forty years, half of them strenuous after a fashion, had blurred the fineness of the well-shaped features; it would have been attractive, admirable even, but for something in the eyes, something about the mouth, under the nicely trimmed tawny moustache, that is not to be fully described by the word covetous.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Symington’s was by no means an ill-looking countenance, though forty years, half of them strenuous after a fashion, had blurred the fineness of the well-shaped features; it would have been attractive, admirable even, but for something in the eyes, something about the mouth, under the nicely trimmed tawny moustache, that is not to be fully described by the word covetous.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading Symington’s was by no means an ill-looking countenance, though forty years, half of them strenuous after a fashion, had blurred the fineness of the well-shaped features; it would have been attractive, admirable even, but for something in the eyes, something about the mouth, under the nicely trimmed tawny moustache, that is not to be fully described by the word covetous.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Symington’s was by no means an ill-looking countenance, though forty years, half of them strenuous after a fashion, had blurred the fineness of the well-shaped features; it would have been attractive, admirable even, but for something in the eyes, something about the mouth, under the nicely trimmed tawny moustache, that is not to be fully described by the word covetous.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading He was leaning on the gate, smoking a cigarette.
a young female
From this reading It was not so dark that the girl, who had halted a couple of yards away, could fail to see the smile accompanying the words.
the act of departing
From this reading “AREN’T you going to shake hands?” he asked.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was not so dark that the girl, who had halted a couple of yards away, could fail to see the smile accompanying the words.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Symington’s was by no means an ill-looking countenance, though forty years, half of them strenuous after a fashion, had blurred the fineness of the well-shaped features; it would have been attractive, admirable even, but for something in the eyes, something about the mouth, under the nicely trimmed tawny moustache, that is not to be fully described by the word covetous.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading It was not so dark that the girl, who had halted a couple of yards away, could fail to see the smile accompanying the words.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading “AREN’T you going to shake hands?” he asked.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Symington’s was by no means an ill-looking countenance, though forty years, half of them strenuous after a fashion, had blurred the fineness of the well-shaped features; it would have been attractive, admirable even, but for something in the eyes, something about the mouth, under the nicely trimmed tawny moustache, that is not to be fully described by the word covetous.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “AREN’T you going to shake hands?” he asked.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His was a face that no wise man would regard without doubts, that no wise woman would trust.
ill-looking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Symington’s was by no means an ill-looking countenance, though forty years, half of them strenuous after a fashion, had blurred the fineness of the well-shaped features; it would have been attractive, admirable even, but for something in the eyes, something about the mouth, under the nicely trimmed tawny moustache, that is not to be fully described by the word covetous.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Symington’s was by no means an ill-looking countenance, though forty years, half of them strenuous after a fashion, had blurred the fineness of the well-shaped features; it would have been attractive, admirable even, but for something in the eyes, something about the mouth, under the nicely trimmed tawny moustache, that is not to be fully described by the word covetous.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Symington’s was by no means an ill-looking countenance, though forty years, half of them strenuous after a fashion, had blurred the fineness of the well-shaped features; it would have been attractive, admirable even, but for something in the eyes, something about the mouth, under the nicely trimmed tawny moustache, that is not to be fully described by the word covetous.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not so dark that the girl, who had halted a couple of yards away, could fail to see the smile accompanying the words.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading He was leaning on the gate, smoking a cigarette.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His was a face that no wise man would regard without doubts, that no wise woman would trust.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Symington’s was by no means an ill-looking countenance, though forty years, half of them strenuous after a fashion, had blurred the fineness of the well-shaped features; it would have been attractive, admirable even, but for something in the eyes, something about the mouth, under the nicely trimmed tawny moustache, that is not to be fully described by the word covetous.
moustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading Symington’s was by no means an ill-looking countenance, though forty years, half of them strenuous after a fashion, had blurred the fineness of the well-shaped features; it would have been attractive, admirable even, but for something in the eyes, something about the mouth, under the nicely trimmed tawny moustache, that is not to be fully described by the word covetous.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Symington’s was by no means an ill-looking countenance, though forty years, half of them strenuous after a fashion, had blurred the fineness of the well-shaped features; it would have been attractive, admirable even, but for something in the eyes, something about the mouth, under the nicely trimmed tawny moustache, that is not to be fully described by the word covetous.
nicelyadverbUS /ˈnaɪsli/
in a nice way
From this reading Symington’s was by no means an ill-looking countenance, though forty years, half of them strenuous after a fashion, had blurred the fineness of the well-shaped features; it would have been attractive, admirable even, but for something in the eyes, something about the mouth, under the nicely trimmed tawny moustache, that is not to be fully described by the word covetous.
not any; not one
From this reading Symington’s was by no means an ill-looking countenance, though forty years, half of them strenuous after a fashion, had blurred the fineness of the well-shaped features; it would have been attractive, admirable even, but for something in the eyes, something about the mouth, under the nicely trimmed tawny moustache, that is not to be fully described by the word covetous.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not so dark that the girl, who had halted a couple of yards away, could fail to see the smile accompanying the words.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was not so dark that the girl, who had halted a couple of yards away, could fail to see the smile accompanying the words.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was leaning on the gate, smoking a cigarette.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading His was a face that no wise man would regard without doubts, that no wise woman would trust.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was not so dark that the girl, who had halted a couple of yards away, could fail to see the smile accompanying the words.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading “AREN’T you going to shake hands?” he asked.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading It was not so dark that the girl, who had halted a couple of yards away, could fail to see the smile accompanying the words.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading He was leaning on the gate, smoking a cigarette.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was not so dark that the girl, who had halted a couple of yards away, could fail to see the smile accompanying the words.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Symington’s was by no means an ill-looking countenance, though forty years, half of them strenuous after a fashion, had blurred the fineness of the well-shaped features; it would have been attractive, admirable even, but for something in the eyes, something about the mouth, under the nicely trimmed tawny moustache, that is not to be fully described by the word covetous.
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading Symington’s was by no means an ill-looking countenance, though forty years, half of them strenuous after a fashion, had blurred the fineness of the well-shaped features; it would have been attractive, admirable even, but for something in the eyes, something about the mouth, under the nicely trimmed tawny moustache, that is not to be fully described by the word covetous.
Symington's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Symington’s was by no means an ill-looking countenance, though forty years, half of them strenuous after a fashion, had blurred the fineness of the well-shaped features; it would have been attractive, admirable even, but for something in the eyes, something about the mouth, under the nicely trimmed tawny moustache, that is not to be fully described by the word covetous.
tawnyadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːni/
of a light brown to brownish orange color; the color of tanned leather
From this reading Symington’s was by no means an ill-looking countenance, though forty years, half of them strenuous after a fashion, had blurred the fineness of the well-shaped features; it would have been attractive, admirable even, but for something in the eyes, something about the mouth, under the nicely trimmed tawny moustache, that is not to be fully described by the word covetous.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not so dark that the girl, who had halted a couple of yards away, could fail to see the smile accompanying the words.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was leaning on the gate, smoking a cigarette.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Symington’s was by no means an ill-looking countenance, though forty years, half of them strenuous after a fashion, had blurred the fineness of the well-shaped features; it would have been attractive, admirable even, but for something in the eyes, something about the mouth, under the nicely trimmed tawny moustache, that is not to be fully described by the word covetous.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Symington’s was by no means an ill-looking countenance, though forty years, half of them strenuous after a fashion, had blurred the fineness of the well-shaped features; it would have been attractive, admirable even, but for something in the eyes, something about the mouth, under the nicely trimmed tawny moustache, that is not to be fully described by the word covetous.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “AREN’T you going to shake hands?” he asked.
trimmedadjectiveUS /trɪmd/
made neat and tidy by trimming
From this reading Symington’s was by no means an ill-looking countenance, though forty years, half of them strenuous after a fashion, had blurred the fineness of the well-shaped features; it would have been attractive, admirable even, but for something in the eyes, something about the mouth, under the nicely trimmed tawny moustache, that is not to be fully described by the word covetous.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading His was a face that no wise man would regard without doubts, that no wise woman would trust.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Symington’s was by no means an ill-looking countenance, though forty years, half of them strenuous after a fashion, had blurred the fineness of the well-shaped features; it would have been attractive, admirable even, but for something in the eyes, something about the mouth, under the nicely trimmed tawny moustache, that is not to be fully described by the word covetous.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was leaning on the gate, smoking a cigarette.
well-shaped
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Symington’s was by no means an ill-looking countenance, though forty years, half of them strenuous after a fashion, had blurred the fineness of the well-shaped features; it would have been attractive, admirable even, but for something in the eyes, something about the mouth, under the nicely trimmed tawny moustache, that is not to be fully described by the word covetous.
which person or people
From this reading It was not so dark that the girl, who had halted a couple of yards away, could fail to see the smile accompanying the words.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading His was a face that no wise man would regard without doubts, that no wise woman would trust.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading His was a face that no wise man would regard without doubts, that no wise woman would trust.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading His was a face that no wise man would regard without doubts, that no wise woman would trust.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Symington’s was by no means an ill-looking countenance, though forty years, half of them strenuous after a fashion, had blurred the fineness of the well-shaped features; it would have been attractive, admirable even, but for something in the eyes, something about the mouth, under the nicely trimmed tawny moustache, that is not to be fully described by the word covetous.
the words that are spoken
From this reading It was not so dark that the girl, who had halted a couple of yards away, could fail to see the smile accompanying the words.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Symington’s was by no means an ill-looking countenance, though forty years, half of them strenuous after a fashion, had blurred the fineness of the well-shaped features; it would have been attractive, admirable even, but for something in the eyes, something about the mouth, under the nicely trimmed tawny moustache, that is not to be fully described by the word covetous.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading It was not so dark that the girl, who had halted a couple of yards away, could fail to see the smile accompanying the words.
a late time of life
From this reading Symington’s was by no means an ill-looking countenance, though forty years, half of them strenuous after a fashion, had blurred the fineness of the well-shaped features; it would have been attractive, admirable even, but for something in the eyes, something about the mouth, under the nicely trimmed tawny moustache, that is not to be fully described by the word covetous.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “AREN’T you going to shake hands?” he asked.
