used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His nose was a “snub,” and his eyes were narrow, and crinkled all around where a perennial smile had puckered them and left its marks.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was about as handsome as Owen Clancy, which is the same as saying that he would never be hung for his good looks, but his face was attractive for all that.
(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 He was about as handsome as Owen Clancy, which is the same as saying that he would never be hung for his good looks, but his face was attractive for all that.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Handsome is as handsome does, always, and it was safe to say that James Montague Fortune, while a peculiar chap in some respects, possessed a cheerful soul and a nature most companionable.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “What am I going to do with you?” repeated Clancy, studying Fortune with humorous eyes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Fortune had the sort of good-natured face that reflects an easy-going disposition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His nose was a “snub,” and his eyes were narrow, and crinkled all around where a perennial smile had puckered them and left its marks.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading His nose was a “snub,” and his eyes were narrow, and crinkled all around where a perennial smile had puckered them and left its marks.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was about as handsome as Owen Clancy, which is the same as saying that he would never be hung for his good looks, but his face was attractive for all that.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading He was about as handsome as Owen Clancy, which is the same as saying that he would never be hung for his good looks, but his face was attractive for all that.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was about as handsome as Owen Clancy, which is the same as saying that he would never be hung for his good looks, but his face was attractive for all that.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was about as handsome as Owen Clancy, which is the same as saying that he would never be hung for his good looks, but his face was attractive for all that.
a boy or man
From this reading Handsome is as handsome does, always, and it was safe to say that James Montague Fortune, while a peculiar chap in some respects, possessed a cheerful soul and a nature most companionable.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Handsome is as handsome does, always, and it was safe to say that James Montague Fortune, while a peculiar chap in some respects, possessed a cheerful soul and a nature most companionable.
Clancy
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From this reading He was about as handsome as Owen Clancy, which is the same as saying that he would never be hung for his good looks, but his face was attractive for all that.
companionableadjective
suggestive of companionship
From this reading Handsome is as handsome does, always, and it was safe to say that James Montague Fortune, while a peculiar chap in some respects, possessed a cheerful soul and a nature most companionable.
crinkledadjective
uneven by virtue of having wrinkles or waves
From this reading His nose was a “snub,” and his eyes were narrow, and crinkled all around where a perennial smile had puckered them and left its marks.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading Fortune had the sort of good-natured face that reflects an easy-going disposition.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What am I going to do with you?” repeated Clancy, studying Fortune with humorous eyes.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Handsome is as handsome does, always, and it was safe to say that James Montague Fortune, while a peculiar chap in some respects, possessed a cheerful soul and a nature most companionable.
easy-going
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From this reading Fortune had the sort of good-natured face that reflects an easy-going disposition.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His nose was a “snub,” and his eyes were narrow, and crinkled all around where a perennial smile had puckered them and left its marks.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Fortune had the sort of good-natured face that reflects an easy-going disposition.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was about as handsome as Owen Clancy, which is the same as saying that he would never be hung for his good looks, but his face was attractive for all that.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Fortune had the sort of good-natured face that reflects an easy-going disposition.
the act of departing
From this reading “What am I going to do with you?” repeated Clancy, studying Fortune with humorous eyes.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was about as handsome as Owen Clancy, which is the same as saying that he would never be hung for his good looks, but his face was attractive for all that.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading Fortune had the sort of good-natured face that reflects an easy-going disposition.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fortune had the sort of good-natured face that reflects an easy-going disposition.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading He was about as handsome as Owen Clancy, which is the same as saying that he would never be hung for his good looks, but his face was attractive for all that.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was about as handsome as Owen Clancy, which is the same as saying that he would never be hung for his good looks, but his face was attractive for all that.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was about as handsome as Owen Clancy, which is the same as saying that he would never be hung for his good looks, but his face was attractive for all that.
humorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading “What am I going to do with you?” repeated Clancy, studying Fortune with humorous eyes.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading He was about as handsome as Owen Clancy, which is the same as saying that he would never be hung for his good looks, but his face was attractive for all that.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “What am I going to do with you?” repeated Clancy, studying Fortune with humorous eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Handsome is as handsome does, always, and it was safe to say that James Montague Fortune, while a peculiar chap in some respects, possessed a cheerful soul and a nature most companionable.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was about as handsome as Owen Clancy, which is the same as saying that he would never be hung for his good looks, but his face was attractive for all that.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Handsome is as handsome does, always, and it was safe to say that James Montague Fortune, while a peculiar chap in some respects, possessed a cheerful soul and a nature most companionable.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His nose was a “snub,” and his eyes were narrow, and crinkled all around where a perennial smile had puckered them and left its marks.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Handsome is as handsome does, always, and it was safe to say that James Montague Fortune, while a peculiar chap in some respects, possessed a cheerful soul and a nature most companionable.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading His nose was a “snub,” and his eyes were narrow, and crinkled all around where a perennial smile had puckered them and left its marks.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He was about as handsome as Owen Clancy, which is the same as saying that he would never be hung for his good looks, but his face was attractive for all that.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading His nose was a “snub,” and his eyes were narrow, and crinkled all around where a perennial smile had puckered them and left its marks.
Montague
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From this reading Handsome is as handsome does, always, and it was safe to say that James Montague Fortune, while a peculiar chap in some respects, possessed a cheerful soul and a nature most companionable.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Handsome is as handsome does, always, and it was safe to say that James Montague Fortune, while a peculiar chap in some respects, possessed a cheerful soul and a nature most companionable.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading His nose was a “snub,” and his eyes were narrow, and crinkled all around where a perennial smile had puckered them and left its marks.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Handsome is as handsome does, always, and it was safe to say that James Montague Fortune, while a peculiar chap in some respects, possessed a cheerful soul and a nature most companionable.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He was about as handsome as Owen Clancy, which is the same as saying that he would never be hung for his good looks, but his face was attractive for all that.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading His nose was a “snub,” and his eyes were narrow, and crinkled all around where a perennial smile had puckered them and left its marks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fortune had the sort of good-natured face that reflects an easy-going disposition.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading He was about as handsome as Owen Clancy, which is the same as saying that he would never be hung for his good looks, but his face was attractive for all that.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Handsome is as handsome does, always, and it was safe to say that James Montague Fortune, while a peculiar chap in some respects, possessed a cheerful soul and a nature most companionable.
perennialadjectiveUS /pərˈeniəl/
lasting three seasons or more
From this reading His nose was a “snub,” and his eyes were narrow, and crinkled all around where a perennial smile had puckered them and left its marks.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Handsome is as handsome does, always, and it was safe to say that James Montague Fortune, while a peculiar chap in some respects, possessed a cheerful soul and a nature most companionable.
puckered
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From this reading His nose was a “snub,” and his eyes were narrow, and crinkled all around where a perennial smile had puckered them and left its marks.
reflectsverbUS /rɪˈflekts/
third-person singular of “reflect” — manifest or bring back
From this reading Fortune had the sort of good-natured face that reflects an easy-going disposition.
recurring again and again
From this reading “What am I going to do with you?” repeated Clancy, studying Fortune with humorous eyes.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading Handsome is as handsome does, always, and it was safe to say that James Montague Fortune, while a peculiar chap in some respects, possessed a cheerful soul and a nature most companionable.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Handsome is as handsome does, always, and it was safe to say that James Montague Fortune, while a peculiar chap in some respects, possessed a cheerful soul and a nature most companionable.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He was about as handsome as Owen Clancy, which is the same as saying that he would never be hung for his good looks, but his face was attractive for all that.
express in words
From this reading Handsome is as handsome does, always, and it was safe to say that James Montague Fortune, while a peculiar chap in some respects, possessed a cheerful soul and a nature most companionable.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He was about as handsome as Owen Clancy, which is the same as saying that he would never be hung for his good looks, but his face was attractive for all that.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading His nose was a “snub,” and his eyes were narrow, and crinkled all around where a perennial smile had puckered them and left its marks.
snubverbUS /snʌb/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading His nose was a “snub,” and his eyes were narrow, and crinkled all around where a perennial smile had puckered them and left its marks.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Handsome is as handsome does, always, and it was safe to say that James Montague Fortune, while a peculiar chap in some respects, possessed a cheerful soul and a nature most companionable.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Fortune had the sort of good-natured face that reflects an easy-going disposition.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Handsome is as handsome does, always, and it was safe to say that James Montague Fortune, while a peculiar chap in some respects, possessed a cheerful soul and a nature most companionable.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading “What am I going to do with you?” repeated Clancy, studying Fortune with humorous eyes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fortune had the sort of good-natured face that reflects an easy-going disposition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fortune had the sort of good-natured face that reflects an easy-going disposition.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading His nose was a “snub,” and his eyes were narrow, and crinkled all around where a perennial smile had puckered them and left its marks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Handsome is as handsome does, always, and it was safe to say that James Montague Fortune, while a peculiar chap in some respects, possessed a cheerful soul and a nature most companionable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was about as handsome as Owen Clancy, which is the same as saying that he would never be hung for his good looks, but his face was attractive for all that.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His nose was a “snub,” and his eyes were narrow, and crinkled all around where a perennial smile had puckered them and left its marks.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What am I going to do with you?” repeated Clancy, studying Fortune with humorous eyes.
in or at the place that
From this reading His nose was a “snub,” and his eyes were narrow, and crinkled all around where a perennial smile had puckered them and left its marks.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was about as handsome as Owen Clancy, which is the same as saying that he would never be hung for his good looks, but his face was attractive for all that.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Handsome is as handsome does, always, and it was safe to say that James Montague Fortune, while a peculiar chap in some respects, possessed a cheerful soul and a nature most companionable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “What am I going to do with you?” repeated Clancy, studying Fortune with humorous eyes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was about as handsome as Owen Clancy, which is the same as saying that he would never be hung for his good looks, but his face was attractive for all that.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What am I going to do with you?” repeated Clancy, studying Fortune with humorous eyes.
