used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My description of that last meeting of ours is a rather flippant one, I fancy, but some feminine faces are improved by powder, and some men's sentiments by a veneer of assumed cheerfulness.
in the past
From this reading _From John Grant's Diary_ Four weeks ago, this evening, I sat with Dora in that bright dining room at the Rochambeau.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Yet I am glad I made no further effort.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My description of that last meeting of ours is a rather flippant one, I fancy, but some feminine faces are improved by powder, and some men's sentiments by a veneer of assumed cheerfulness.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My description of that last meeting of ours is a rather flippant one, I fancy, but some feminine faces are improved by powder, and some men's sentiments by a veneer of assumed cheerfulness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That cut of mine has not the slightest intention of healing by first intention; it is gaping as widely as ever, as far as I can judge.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading My description of that last meeting of ours is a rather flippant one, I fancy, but some feminine faces are improved by powder, and some men's sentiments by a veneer of assumed cheerfulness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _From John Grant's Diary_ Four weeks ago, this evening, I sat with Dora in that bright dining room at the Rochambeau.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I suppose a man had better stop before he gets himself disliked.
(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 I suppose a man had better stop before he gets himself disliked.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading _From John Grant's Diary_ Four weeks ago, this evening, I sat with Dora in that bright dining room at the Rochambeau.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading My description of that last meeting of ours is a rather flippant one, I fancy, but some feminine faces are improved by powder, and some men's sentiments by a veneer of assumed cheerfulness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading My description of that last meeting of ours is a rather flippant one, I fancy, but some feminine faces are improved by powder, and some men's sentiments by a veneer of assumed cheerfulness.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading That cut of mine has not the slightest intention of healing by first intention; it is gaping as widely as ever, as far as I can judge.
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading My description of that last meeting of ours is a rather flippant one, I fancy, but some feminine faces are improved by powder, and some men's sentiments by a veneer of assumed cheerfulness.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading That cut of mine has not the slightest intention of healing by first intention; it is gaping as widely as ever, as far as I can judge.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading My description of that last meeting of ours is a rather flippant one, I fancy, but some feminine faces are improved by powder, and some men's sentiments by a veneer of assumed cheerfulness.
DiarynounUS /ˈdaɪəri/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading _From John Grant's Diary_ Four weeks ago, this evening, I sat with Dora in that bright dining room at the Rochambeau.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading _From John Grant's Diary_ Four weeks ago, this evening, I sat with Dora in that bright dining room at the Rochambeau.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading I suppose a man had better stop before he gets himself disliked.
Dora
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From this reading _From John Grant's Diary_ Four weeks ago, this evening, I sat with Dora in that bright dining room at the Rochambeau.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Yet I am glad I made no further effort.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading _From John Grant's Diary_ Four weeks ago, this evening, I sat with Dora in that bright dining room at the Rochambeau.
at any time
From this reading That cut of mine has not the slightest intention of healing by first intention; it is gaping as widely as ever, as far as I can judge.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading My description of that last meeting of ours is a rather flippant one, I fancy, but some feminine faces are improved by powder, and some men's sentiments by a veneer of assumed cheerfulness.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading My description of that last meeting of ours is a rather flippant one, I fancy, but some feminine faces are improved by powder, and some men's sentiments by a veneer of assumed cheerfulness.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading That cut of mine has not the slightest intention of healing by first intention; it is gaping as widely as ever, as far as I can judge.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading My description of that last meeting of ours is a rather flippant one, I fancy, but some feminine faces are improved by powder, and some men's sentiments by a veneer of assumed cheerfulness.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading That cut of mine has not the slightest intention of healing by first intention; it is gaping as widely as ever, as far as I can judge.
flippantadjectiveUS /ˈflɪpənt/
showing inappropriate levity
From this reading My description of that last meeting of ours is a rather flippant one, I fancy, but some feminine faces are improved by powder, and some men's sentiments by a veneer of assumed cheerfulness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading _From John Grant's Diary_ Four weeks ago, this evening, I sat with Dora in that bright dining room at the Rochambeau.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _From John Grant's Diary_ Four weeks ago, this evening, I sat with Dora in that bright dining room at the Rochambeau.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Yet I am glad I made no further effort.
gapingadjectiveUS /ˈɡeɪpɪŋ/
with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe
From this reading That cut of mine has not the slightest intention of healing by first intention; it is gaping as widely as ever, as far as I can judge.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading I suppose a man had better stop before he gets himself disliked.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Yet I am glad I made no further effort.
Grant'snounUS /ɡrænts/
possessive form of “grant” — any monetary aid
From this reading _From John Grant's Diary_ Four weeks ago, this evening, I sat with Dora in that bright dining room at the Rochambeau.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I suppose a man had better stop before he gets himself disliked.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That cut of mine has not the slightest intention of healing by first intention; it is gaping as widely as ever, as far as I can judge.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I suppose a man had better stop before he gets himself disliked.
healingnounUS /ˈhiːlɪŋ/
the natural process by which the body repairs itself
From this reading That cut of mine has not the slightest intention of healing by first intention; it is gaping as widely as ever, as far as I can judge.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading I suppose a man had better stop before he gets himself disliked.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _From John Grant's Diary_ Four weeks ago, this evening, I sat with Dora in that bright dining room at the Rochambeau.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading My description of that last meeting of ours is a rather flippant one, I fancy, but some feminine faces are improved by powder, and some men's sentiments by a veneer of assumed cheerfulness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _From John Grant's Diary_ Four weeks ago, this evening, I sat with Dora in that bright dining room at the Rochambeau.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading That cut of mine has not the slightest intention of healing by first intention; it is gaping as widely as ever, as far as I can judge.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My description of that last meeting of ours is a rather flippant one, I fancy, but some feminine faces are improved by powder, and some men's sentiments by a veneer of assumed cheerfulness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That cut of mine has not the slightest intention of healing by first intention; it is gaping as widely as ever, as far as I can judge.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading _From John Grant's Diary_ Four weeks ago, this evening, I sat with Dora in that bright dining room at the Rochambeau.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading That cut of mine has not the slightest intention of healing by first intention; it is gaping as widely as ever, as far as I can judge.
immediately past
From this reading My description of that last meeting of ours is a rather flippant one, I fancy, but some feminine faces are improved by powder, and some men's sentiments by a veneer of assumed cheerfulness.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Yet I am glad I made no further effort.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I suppose a man had better stop before he gets himself disliked.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading My description of that last meeting of ours is a rather flippant one, I fancy, but some feminine faces are improved by powder, and some men's sentiments by a veneer of assumed cheerfulness.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading My description of that last meeting of ours is a rather flippant one, I fancy, but some feminine faces are improved by powder, and some men's sentiments by a veneer of assumed cheerfulness.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading That cut of mine has not the slightest intention of healing by first intention; it is gaping as widely as ever, as far as I can judge.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My description of that last meeting of ours is a rather flippant one, I fancy, but some feminine faces are improved by powder, and some men's sentiments by a veneer of assumed cheerfulness.
not any; not one
From this reading Yet I am glad I made no further effort.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That cut of mine has not the slightest intention of healing by first intention; it is gaping as widely as ever, as far as I can judge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My description of that last meeting of ours is a rather flippant one, I fancy, but some feminine faces are improved by powder, and some men's sentiments by a veneer of assumed cheerfulness.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading My description of that last meeting of ours is a rather flippant one, I fancy, but some feminine faces are improved by powder, and some men's sentiments by a veneer of assumed cheerfulness.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading My description of that last meeting of ours is a rather flippant one, I fancy, but some feminine faces are improved by powder, and some men's sentiments by a veneer of assumed cheerfulness.
powdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading My description of that last meeting of ours is a rather flippant one, I fancy, but some feminine faces are improved by powder, and some men's sentiments by a veneer of assumed cheerfulness.
on the contrary
From this reading My description of that last meeting of ours is a rather flippant one, I fancy, but some feminine faces are improved by powder, and some men's sentiments by a veneer of assumed cheerfulness.
Rochambeaunoun
French general who commanded French troops in the American Revolution, notably at Yorktown (1725-1807)
From this reading _From John Grant's Diary_ Four weeks ago, this evening, I sat with Dora in that bright dining room at the Rochambeau.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading _From John Grant's Diary_ Four weeks ago, this evening, I sat with Dora in that bright dining room at the Rochambeau.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading _From John Grant's Diary_ Four weeks ago, this evening, I sat with Dora in that bright dining room at the Rochambeau.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading My description of that last meeting of ours is a rather flippant one, I fancy, but some feminine faces are improved by powder, and some men's sentiments by a veneer of assumed cheerfulness.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading That cut of mine has not the slightest intention of healing by first intention; it is gaping as widely as ever, as far as I can judge.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading My description of that last meeting of ours is a rather flippant one, I fancy, but some feminine faces are improved by powder, and some men's sentiments by a veneer of assumed cheerfulness.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading I suppose a man had better stop before he gets himself disliked.
express a supposition
From this reading I suppose a man had better stop before he gets himself disliked.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _From John Grant's Diary_ Four weeks ago, this evening, I sat with Dora in that bright dining room at the Rochambeau.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _From John Grant's Diary_ Four weeks ago, this evening, I sat with Dora in that bright dining room at the Rochambeau.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _From John Grant's Diary_ Four weeks ago, this evening, I sat with Dora in that bright dining room at the Rochambeau.
veneernounUS /vəˈnɪr/
coating consisting of a thin layer of superior wood glued to a base of inferior wood
From this reading My description of that last meeting of ours is a rather flippant one, I fancy, but some feminine faces are improved by powder, and some men's sentiments by a veneer of assumed cheerfulness.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading _From John Grant's Diary_ Four weeks ago, this evening, I sat with Dora in that bright dining room at the Rochambeau.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading That cut of mine has not the slightest intention of healing by first intention; it is gaping as widely as ever, as far as I can judge.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _From John Grant's Diary_ Four weeks ago, this evening, I sat with Dora in that bright dining room at the Rochambeau.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet I am glad I made no further effort.
