used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "And more like a Valentine than a Christmas present; and its being the only scent so-called that I've any nose for."
anew
From this reading But I made at least half a vow never to go star-gazing again without her knowledge.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And more like a Valentine than a Christmas present; and its being the only scent so-called that I've any nose for."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "And more like a Valentine than a Christmas present; and its being the only scent so-called that I've any nose for."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My looks pleased her better, too, though not so much better as to persuade her to countermand Dr Phelps.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading "Well there, miss, you did take me in that time," she assured me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But I made at least half a vow never to go star-gazing again without her knowledge.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "And more like a Valentine than a Christmas present; and its being the only scent so-called that I've any nose for."
(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 My looks pleased her better, too, though not so much better as to persuade her to countermand Dr Phelps.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I made at least half a vow never to go star-gazing again without her knowledge.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading "And more like a Valentine than a Christmas present; and its being the only scent so-called that I've any nose for."
without doubt or question
From this reading Clearly this was no occasion for the confessional, even if I had had a mind to it.
confessionalnounUS /kənˈfeʃənəl/
a booth where a priest sits to hear confessions
From this reading Clearly this was no occasion for the confessional, even if I had had a mind to it.
countermandnoun
a contrary command cancelling or reversing a previous command
From this reading My looks pleased her better, too, though not so much better as to persuade her to countermand Dr Phelps.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Well there, miss, you did take me in that time," she assured me.
Dr
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From this reading My looks pleased her better, too, though not so much better as to persuade her to countermand Dr Phelps.
divisible by two
From this reading Clearly this was no occasion for the confessional, even if I had had a mind to it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "And more like a Valentine than a Christmas present; and its being the only scent so-called that I've any nose for."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But I made at least half a vow never to go star-gazing again without her knowledge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Clearly this was no occasion for the confessional, even if I had had a mind to it.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading But I made at least half a vow never to go star-gazing again without her knowledge.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But I made at least half a vow never to go star-gazing again without her knowledge.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Clearly this was no occasion for the confessional, even if I had had a mind to it.
I've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And more like a Valentine than a Christmas present; and its being the only scent so-called that I've any nose for."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Clearly this was no occasion for the confessional, even if I had had a mind to it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Well there, miss, you did take me in that time," she assured me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Clearly this was no occasion for the confessional, even if I had had a mind to it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "And more like a Valentine than a Christmas present; and its being the only scent so-called that I've any nose for."
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading But I made at least half a vow never to go star-gazing again without her knowledge.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading But I made at least half a vow never to go star-gazing again without her knowledge.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "And more like a Valentine than a Christmas present; and its being the only scent so-called that I've any nose for."
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading My looks pleased her better, too, though not so much better as to persuade her to countermand Dr Phelps.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But I made at least half a vow never to go star-gazing again without her knowledge.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Well there, miss, you did take me in that time," she assured me.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Clearly this was no occasion for the confessional, even if I had had a mind to it.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Well there, miss, you did take me in that time," she assured me.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "And more like a Valentine than a Christmas present; and its being the only scent so-called that I've any nose for."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading My looks pleased her better, too, though not so much better as to persuade her to countermand Dr Phelps.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My looks pleased her better, too, though not so much better as to persuade her to countermand Dr Phelps.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But I made at least half a vow never to go star-gazing again without her knowledge.
not any; not one
From this reading Clearly this was no occasion for the confessional, even if I had had a mind to it.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading "And more like a Valentine than a Christmas present; and its being the only scent so-called that I've any nose for."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My looks pleased her better, too, though not so much better as to persuade her to countermand Dr Phelps.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Clearly this was no occasion for the confessional, even if I had had a mind to it.
and nothing more
From this reading "And more like a Valentine than a Christmas present; and its being the only scent so-called that I've any nose for."
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading My looks pleased her better, too, though not so much better as to persuade her to countermand Dr Phelps.
Phelps
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From this reading My looks pleased her better, too, though not so much better as to persuade her to countermand Dr Phelps.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading My looks pleased her better, too, though not so much better as to persuade her to countermand Dr Phelps.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "And more like a Valentine than a Christmas present; and its being the only scent so-called that I've any nose for."
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading "And more like a Valentine than a Christmas present; and its being the only scent so-called that I've any nose for."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well there, miss, you did take me in that time," she assured me.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading My looks pleased her better, too, though not so much better as to persuade her to countermand Dr Phelps.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading "And more like a Valentine than a Christmas present; and its being the only scent so-called that I've any nose for."
star-gazing
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From this reading But I made at least half a vow never to go star-gazing again without her knowledge.
carry out
From this reading "Well there, miss, you did take me in that time," she assured me.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "And more like a Valentine than a Christmas present; and its being the only scent so-called that I've any nose for."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Well there, miss, you did take me in that time," she assured me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "And more like a Valentine than a Christmas present; and its being the only scent so-called that I've any nose for."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Well there, miss, you did take me in that time," she assured me.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Clearly this was no occasion for the confessional, even if I had had a mind to it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading My looks pleased her better, too, though not so much better as to persuade her to countermand Dr Phelps.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Well there, miss, you did take me in that time," she assured me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Clearly this was no occasion for the confessional, even if I had had a mind to it.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading My looks pleased her better, too, though not so much better as to persuade her to countermand Dr Phelps.
ValentinenounUS /ˈvæləntaɪn/
a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading "And more like a Valentine than a Christmas present; and its being the only scent so-called that I've any nose for."
vowverbUS /vaʊ/
make a vow; promise
From this reading But I made at least half a vow never to go star-gazing again without her knowledge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Clearly this was no occasion for the confessional, even if I had had a mind to it.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well there, miss, you did take me in that time," she assured me.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But I made at least half a vow never to go star-gazing again without her knowledge.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well there, miss, you did take me in that time," she assured me.
