used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Giddy_ Greens, to whom you have already been introduced, was a queer fellow.
adventurernounUS /ædˈventʃərər/
a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading He was also a student, and certainly a daring adventurer.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading His fine complexion, well-groomed figure, and air of blasé indifference, gave to all the idea that he was simply a delightful idiot who hunted women and tippled good wine.
(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 His fine complexion, well-groomed figure, and air of blasé indifference, gave to all the idea that he was simply a delightful idiot who hunted women and tippled good wine.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading _Giddy_ Greens, to whom you have already been introduced, was a queer fellow.
in addition
From this reading He was also a student, and certainly a daring adventurer.
a cherished desire
From this reading But Giddy Greens was something like that hero in ’The Scarlet Pimpernel’—a man who had his strength and ambition under a mask of genial imbecility.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was a mixture of Beau Brummel, Cæsar, and Don Juan—one who dressed well, fought well, and kissed gloriously, as a flapper would say.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was a mixture of Beau Brummel, Cæsar, and Don Juan—one who dressed well, fought well, and kissed gloriously, as a flapper would say.
BeaunounUS /boʊ/
a man who is the lover of a man or woman
From this reading He was a mixture of Beau Brummel, Cæsar, and Don Juan—one who dressed well, fought well, and kissed gloriously, as a flapper would say.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Giddy_ Greens, to whom you have already been introduced, was a queer fellow.
blasé
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From this reading His fine complexion, well-groomed figure, and air of blasé indifference, gave to all the idea that he was simply a delightful idiot who hunted women and tippled good wine.
Brummel
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From this reading He was a mixture of Beau Brummel, Cæsar, and Don Juan—one who dressed well, fought well, and kissed gloriously, as a flapper would say.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Giddy Greens was something like that hero in ’The Scarlet Pimpernel’—a man who had his strength and ambition under a mask of genial imbecility.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He was also a student, and certainly a daring adventurer.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading His fine complexion, well-groomed figure, and air of blasé indifference, gave to all the idea that he was simply a delightful idiot who hunted women and tippled good wine.
Cæsar
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From this reading He was a mixture of Beau Brummel, Cæsar, and Don Juan—one who dressed well, fought well, and kissed gloriously, as a flapper would say.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading He was also a student, and certainly a daring adventurer.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading His fine complexion, well-groomed figure, and air of blasé indifference, gave to all the idea that he was simply a delightful idiot who hunted women and tippled good wine.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading He was a mixture of Beau Brummel, Cæsar, and Don Juan—one who dressed well, fought well, and kissed gloriously, as a flapper would say.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He was a mixture of Beau Brummel, Cæsar, and Don Juan—one who dressed well, fought well, and kissed gloriously, as a flapper would say.
a boy or man
From this reading _Giddy_ Greens, to whom you have already been introduced, was a queer fellow.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading His fine complexion, well-groomed figure, and air of blasé indifference, gave to all the idea that he was simply a delightful idiot who hunted women and tippled good wine.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading His fine complexion, well-groomed figure, and air of blasé indifference, gave to all the idea that he was simply a delightful idiot who hunted women and tippled good wine.
flappernounUS /ˈflæpər/
a young woman in the 1920s who flaunted her unconventional conduct and dress
From this reading He was a mixture of Beau Brummel, Cæsar, and Don Juan—one who dressed well, fought well, and kissed gloriously, as a flapper would say.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading He was a mixture of Beau Brummel, Cæsar, and Don Juan—one who dressed well, fought well, and kissed gloriously, as a flapper would say.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading His fine complexion, well-groomed figure, and air of blasé indifference, gave to all the idea that he was simply a delightful idiot who hunted women and tippled good wine.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading But Giddy Greens was something like that hero in ’The Scarlet Pimpernel’—a man who had his strength and ambition under a mask of genial imbecility.
GiddyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪdi/
having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
From this reading _Giddy_ Greens, to whom you have already been introduced, was a queer fellow.
gloriouslyadverbUS /ˈɡlɔːriəsli/
with glory or in a glorious manner
From this reading He was a mixture of Beau Brummel, Cæsar, and Don Juan—one who dressed well, fought well, and kissed gloriously, as a flapper would say.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading His fine complexion, well-groomed figure, and air of blasé indifference, gave to all the idea that he was simply a delightful idiot who hunted women and tippled good wine.
GreensnounUS /ɡriːnz/
any of various leafy plants or their leaves and stems eaten as vegetables
From this reading _Giddy_ Greens, to whom you have already been introduced, was a queer fellow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But Giddy Greens was something like that hero in ’The Scarlet Pimpernel’—a man who had his strength and ambition under a mask of genial imbecility.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Giddy_ Greens, to whom you have already been introduced, was a queer fellow.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a mixture of Beau Brummel, Cæsar, and Don Juan—one who dressed well, fought well, and kissed gloriously, as a flapper would say.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading But Giddy Greens was something like that hero in ’The Scarlet Pimpernel’—a man who had his strength and ambition under a mask of genial imbecility.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His fine complexion, well-groomed figure, and air of blasé indifference, gave to all the idea that he was simply a delightful idiot who hunted women and tippled good wine.
huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading His fine complexion, well-groomed figure, and air of blasé indifference, gave to all the idea that he was simply a delightful idiot who hunted women and tippled good wine.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His fine complexion, well-groomed figure, and air of blasé indifference, gave to all the idea that he was simply a delightful idiot who hunted women and tippled good wine.
idiotnounUS /ˈɪdiːət/
a person of subnormal intelligence
From this reading His fine complexion, well-groomed figure, and air of blasé indifference, gave to all the idea that he was simply a delightful idiot who hunted women and tippled good wine.
imbecilitynoun
retardation more severe than a moron but not as severe as an idiot
From this reading But Giddy Greens was something like that hero in ’The Scarlet Pimpernel’—a man who had his strength and ambition under a mask of genial imbecility.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But Giddy Greens was something like that hero in ’The Scarlet Pimpernel’—a man who had his strength and ambition under a mask of genial imbecility.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading His fine complexion, well-groomed figure, and air of blasé indifference, gave to all the idea that he was simply a delightful idiot who hunted women and tippled good wine.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading _Giddy_ Greens, to whom you have already been introduced, was a queer fellow.
Juan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was a mixture of Beau Brummel, Cæsar, and Don Juan—one who dressed well, fought well, and kissed gloriously, as a flapper would say.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading He was a mixture of Beau Brummel, Cæsar, and Don Juan—one who dressed well, fought well, and kissed gloriously, as a flapper would say.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But Giddy Greens was something like that hero in ’The Scarlet Pimpernel’—a man who had his strength and ambition under a mask of genial imbecility.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But Giddy Greens was something like that hero in ’The Scarlet Pimpernel’—a man who had his strength and ambition under a mask of genial imbecility.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading But Giddy Greens was something like that hero in ’The Scarlet Pimpernel’—a man who had his strength and ambition under a mask of genial imbecility.
mixturenounUS /ˈmɪkstʃər/
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading He was a mixture of Beau Brummel, Cæsar, and Don Juan—one who dressed well, fought well, and kissed gloriously, as a flapper would say.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was a mixture of Beau Brummel, Cæsar, and Don Juan—one who dressed well, fought well, and kissed gloriously, as a flapper would say.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was a mixture of Beau Brummel, Cæsar, and Don Juan—one who dressed well, fought well, and kissed gloriously, as a flapper would say.
Pimpernelnoun
European garden herb with purple-tinged flowers and leaves that are sometimes used for salads
From this reading But Giddy Greens was something like that hero in ’The Scarlet Pimpernel’—a man who had his strength and ambition under a mask of genial imbecility.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading _Giddy_ Greens, to whom you have already been introduced, was a queer fellow.
express in words
From this reading He was a mixture of Beau Brummel, Cæsar, and Don Juan—one who dressed well, fought well, and kissed gloriously, as a flapper would say.
ScarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading But Giddy Greens was something like that hero in ’The Scarlet Pimpernel’—a man who had his strength and ambition under a mask of genial imbecility.
and nothing more
From this reading His fine complexion, well-groomed figure, and air of blasé indifference, gave to all the idea that he was simply a delightful idiot who hunted women and tippled good wine.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But Giddy Greens was something like that hero in ’The Scarlet Pimpernel’—a man who had his strength and ambition under a mask of genial imbecility.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading But Giddy Greens was something like that hero in ’The Scarlet Pimpernel’—a man who had his strength and ambition under a mask of genial imbecility.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading He was also a student, and certainly a daring adventurer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His fine complexion, well-groomed figure, and air of blasé indifference, gave to all the idea that he was simply a delightful idiot who hunted women and tippled good wine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His fine complexion, well-groomed figure, and air of blasé indifference, gave to all the idea that he was simply a delightful idiot who hunted women and tippled good wine.
tippled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His fine complexion, well-groomed figure, and air of blasé indifference, gave to all the idea that he was simply a delightful idiot who hunted women and tippled good wine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Giddy_ Greens, to whom you have already been introduced, was a queer fellow.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading But Giddy Greens was something like that hero in ’The Scarlet Pimpernel’—a man who had his strength and ambition under a mask of genial imbecility.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Giddy_ Greens, to whom you have already been introduced, was a queer fellow.
(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 He was a mixture of Beau Brummel, Cæsar, and Don Juan—one who dressed well, fought well, and kissed gloriously, as a flapper would say.
well-groomedadjective
having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat
From this reading His fine complexion, well-groomed figure, and air of blasé indifference, gave to all the idea that he was simply a delightful idiot who hunted women and tippled good wine.
which person or people
From this reading He was a mixture of Beau Brummel, Cæsar, and Don Juan—one who dressed well, fought well, and kissed gloriously, as a flapper would say.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Giddy_ Greens, to whom you have already been introduced, was a queer fellow.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading His fine complexion, well-groomed figure, and air of blasé indifference, gave to all the idea that he was simply a delightful idiot who hunted women and tippled good wine.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading His fine complexion, well-groomed figure, and air of blasé indifference, gave to all the idea that he was simply a delightful idiot who hunted women and tippled good wine.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was a mixture of Beau Brummel, Cæsar, and Don Juan—one who dressed well, fought well, and kissed gloriously, as a flapper would say.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Giddy_ Greens, to whom you have already been introduced, was a queer fellow.
