used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Who was that tall, severely correct gentleman waiting at the station, with a bunch of violets in his hand, and the light in his countenance which was never on sea or land?
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading As the beautiful Arly stepped through the gates, he advanced with an entirely unrepressed smile, springing from the ball of his feet with a buoyancy too active to be quite in good form.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading As the beautiful Arly stepped through the gates, he advanced with an entirely unrepressed smile, springing from the ball of his feet with a buoyancy too active to be quite in good form.
(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 It was Gerald Fosland, and he astonished all beholders by his extraordinary conduct.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As the beautiful Arly stepped through the gates, he advanced with an entirely unrepressed smile, springing from the ball of his feet with a buoyancy too active to be quite in good form.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Who was that tall, severely correct gentleman waiting at the station, with a bunch of violets in his hand, and the light in his countenance which was never on sea or land?
Arly
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From this reading As the beautiful Arly stepped through the gates, he advanced with an entirely unrepressed smile, springing from the ball of his feet with a buoyancy too active to be quite in good form.
Arly's
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From this reading He took Arly’s hand in his, but he did not bend over it with his customary courteous gallantry.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the beautiful Arly stepped through the gates, he advanced with an entirely unrepressed smile, springing from the ball of his feet with a buoyancy too active to be quite in good form.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading It was Gerald Fosland, and he astonished all beholders by his extraordinary conduct.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Who was that tall, severely correct gentleman waiting at the station, with a bunch of violets in his hand, and the light in his countenance which was never on sea or land?
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading As the beautiful Arly stepped through the gates, he advanced with an entirely unrepressed smile, springing from the ball of his feet with a buoyancy too active to be quite in good form.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As the beautiful Arly stepped through the gates, he advanced with an entirely unrepressed smile, springing from the ball of his feet with a buoyancy too active to be quite in good form.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading As the beautiful Arly stepped through the gates, he advanced with an entirely unrepressed smile, springing from the ball of his feet with a buoyancy too active to be quite in good form.
beholders
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From this reading It was Gerald Fosland, and he astonished all beholders by his extraordinary conduct.
bendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading He took Arly’s hand in his, but he did not bend over it with his customary courteous gallantry.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading Instead, he drew her slightly towards him, with a firm and deliberate movement, and, bending his head sidewise under the brim of her hat, kissed her; kissed her on the lips!
brimnounUS /brɪm/
the top edge of a vessel or other container
From this reading Instead, he drew her slightly towards him, with a firm and deliberate movement, and, bending his head sidewise under the brim of her hat, kissed her; kissed her on the lips!
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading Who was that tall, severely correct gentleman waiting at the station, with a bunch of violets in his hand, and the light in his countenance which was never on sea or land?
buoyancynounUS /ˈbɔɪənsi/
cheerfulness that bubbles to the surface
From this reading As the beautiful Arly stepped through the gates, he advanced with an entirely unrepressed smile, springing from the ball of his feet with a buoyancy too active to be quite in good form.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He took Arly’s hand in his, but he did not bend over it with his customary courteous gallantry.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was Gerald Fosland, and he astonished all beholders by his extraordinary conduct.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading It was Gerald Fosland, and he astonished all beholders by his extraordinary conduct.
make right or correct
From this reading Who was that tall, severely correct gentleman waiting at the station, with a bunch of violets in his hand, and the light in his countenance which was never on sea or land?
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Who was that tall, severely correct gentleman waiting at the station, with a bunch of violets in his hand, and the light in his countenance which was never on sea or land?
courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading He took Arly’s hand in his, but he did not bend over it with his customary courteous gallantry.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading He took Arly’s hand in his, but he did not bend over it with his customary courteous gallantry.
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading Instead, he drew her slightly towards him, with a firm and deliberate movement, and, bending his head sidewise under the brim of her hat, kissed her; kissed her on the lips!
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He took Arly’s hand in his, but he did not bend over it with his customary courteous gallantry.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Instead, he drew her slightly towards him, with a firm and deliberate movement, and, bending his head sidewise under the brim of her hat, kissed her; kissed her on the lips!
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading As the beautiful Arly stepped through the gates, he advanced with an entirely unrepressed smile, springing from the ball of his feet with a buoyancy too active to be quite in good form.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading It was Gerald Fosland, and he astonished all beholders by his extraordinary conduct.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading As the beautiful Arly stepped through the gates, he advanced with an entirely unrepressed smile, springing from the ball of his feet with a buoyancy too active to be quite in good form.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Instead, he drew her slightly towards him, with a firm and deliberate movement, and, bending his head sidewise under the brim of her hat, kissed her; kissed her on the lips!
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading As the beautiful Arly stepped through the gates, he advanced with an entirely unrepressed smile, springing from the ball of his feet with a buoyancy too active to be quite in good form.
Fosland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was Gerald Fosland, and he astonished all beholders by his extraordinary conduct.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As the beautiful Arly stepped through the gates, he advanced with an entirely unrepressed smile, springing from the ball of his feet with a buoyancy too active to be quite in good form.
gallantrynounUS /ˈɡæləntri/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading He took Arly’s hand in his, but he did not bend over it with his customary courteous gallantry.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading As the beautiful Arly stepped through the gates, he advanced with an entirely unrepressed smile, springing from the ball of his feet with a buoyancy too active to be quite in good form.
a man of refinement
From this reading Who was that tall, severely correct gentleman waiting at the station, with a bunch of violets in his hand, and the light in his countenance which was never on sea or land?
Gerald
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was Gerald Fosland, and he astonished all beholders by his extraordinary conduct.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading As the beautiful Arly stepped through the gates, he advanced with an entirely unrepressed smile, springing from the ball of his feet with a buoyancy too active to be quite in good form.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Who was that tall, severely correct gentleman waiting at the station, with a bunch of violets in his hand, and the light in his countenance which was never on sea or land?
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Instead, he drew her slightly towards him, with a firm and deliberate movement, and, bending his head sidewise under the brim of her hat, kissed her; kissed her on the lips!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was Gerald Fosland, and he astonished all beholders by his extraordinary conduct.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Instead, he drew her slightly towards him, with a firm and deliberate movement, and, bending his head sidewise under the brim of her hat, kissed her; kissed her on the lips!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Instead, he drew her slightly towards him, with a firm and deliberate movement, and, bending his head sidewise under the brim of her hat, kissed her; kissed her on the lips!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Instead, he drew her slightly towards him, with a firm and deliberate movement, and, bending his head sidewise under the brim of her hat, kissed her; kissed her on the lips!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Who was that tall, severely correct gentleman waiting at the station, with a bunch of violets in his hand, and the light in his countenance which was never on sea or land?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Who was that tall, severely correct gentleman waiting at the station, with a bunch of violets in his hand, and the light in his countenance which was never on sea or land?
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead, he drew her slightly towards him, with a firm and deliberate movement, and, bending his head sidewise under the brim of her hat, kissed her; kissed her on the lips!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Gerald Fosland, and he astonished all beholders by his extraordinary conduct.
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 Instead, he drew her slightly towards him, with a firm and deliberate movement, and, bending his head sidewise under the brim of her hat, kissed her; kissed her on the lips!
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Who was that tall, severely correct gentleman waiting at the station, with a bunch of violets in his hand, and the light in his countenance which was never on sea or land?
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Who was that tall, severely correct gentleman waiting at the station, with a bunch of violets in his hand, and the light in his countenance which was never on sea or land?
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Instead, he drew her slightly towards him, with a firm and deliberate movement, and, bending his head sidewise under the brim of her hat, kissed her; kissed her on the lips!
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Instead, he drew her slightly towards him, with a firm and deliberate movement, and, bending his head sidewise under the brim of her hat, kissed her; kissed her on the lips!
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Who was that tall, severely correct gentleman waiting at the station, with a bunch of violets in his hand, and the light in his countenance which was never on sea or land?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He took Arly’s hand in his, but he did not bend over it with his customary courteous gallantry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Who was that tall, severely correct gentleman waiting at the station, with a bunch of violets in his hand, and the light in his countenance which was never on sea or land?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Who was that tall, severely correct gentleman waiting at the station, with a bunch of violets in his hand, and the light in his countenance which was never on sea or land?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Who was that tall, severely correct gentleman waiting at the station, with a bunch of violets in his hand, and the light in his countenance which was never on sea or land?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He took Arly’s hand in his, but he did not bend over it with his customary courteous gallantry.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading As the beautiful Arly stepped through the gates, he advanced with an entirely unrepressed smile, springing from the ball of his feet with a buoyancy too active to be quite in good form.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Who was that tall, severely correct gentleman waiting at the station, with a bunch of violets in his hand, and the light in his countenance which was never on sea or land?
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading Who was that tall, severely correct gentleman waiting at the station, with a bunch of violets in his hand, and the light in his countenance which was never on sea or land?
sidewiseadverbUS /ˈsaɪdwaɪz/
toward one side
From this reading Instead, he drew her slightly towards him, with a firm and deliberate movement, and, bending his head sidewise under the brim of her hat, kissed her; kissed her on the lips!
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Instead, he drew her slightly towards him, with a firm and deliberate movement, and, bending his head sidewise under the brim of her hat, kissed her; kissed her on the lips!
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading As the beautiful Arly stepped through the gates, he advanced with an entirely unrepressed smile, springing from the ball of his feet with a buoyancy too active to be quite in good form.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading As the beautiful Arly stepped through the gates, he advanced with an entirely unrepressed smile, springing from the ball of his feet with a buoyancy too active to be quite in good form.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Who was that tall, severely correct gentleman waiting at the station, with a bunch of violets in his hand, and the light in his countenance which was never on sea or land?
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading As the beautiful Arly stepped through the gates, he advanced with an entirely unrepressed smile, springing from the ball of his feet with a buoyancy too active to be quite in good form.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Who was that tall, severely correct gentleman waiting at the station, with a bunch of violets in his hand, and the light in his countenance which was never on sea or land?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Who was that tall, severely correct gentleman waiting at the station, with a bunch of violets in his hand, and the light in his countenance which was never on sea or land?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Who was that tall, severely correct gentleman waiting at the station, with a bunch of violets in his hand, and the light in his countenance which was never on sea or land?
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As the beautiful Arly stepped through the gates, he advanced with an entirely unrepressed smile, springing from the ball of his feet with a buoyancy too active to be quite in good form.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the beautiful Arly stepped through the gates, he advanced with an entirely unrepressed smile, springing from the ball of his feet with a buoyancy too active to be quite in good form.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading As the beautiful Arly stepped through the gates, he advanced with an entirely unrepressed smile, springing from the ball of his feet with a buoyancy too active to be quite in good form.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took Arly’s hand in his, but he did not bend over it with his customary courteous gallantry.
in the direction of
From this reading Instead, he drew her slightly towards him, with a firm and deliberate movement, and, bending his head sidewise under the brim of her hat, kissed her; kissed her on the lips!
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Instead, he drew her slightly towards him, with a firm and deliberate movement, and, bending his head sidewise under the brim of her hat, kissed her; kissed her on the lips!
unrepressedadjective
not repressed
From this reading As the beautiful Arly stepped through the gates, he advanced with an entirely unrepressed smile, springing from the ball of his feet with a buoyancy too active to be quite in good form.
violetsnounUS /ˈvaɪələts/
plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading Who was that tall, severely correct gentleman waiting at the station, with a bunch of violets in his hand, and the light in his countenance which was never on sea or land?
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Who was that tall, severely correct gentleman waiting at the station, with a bunch of violets in his hand, and the light in his countenance which was never on sea or land?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Who was that tall, severely correct gentleman waiting at the station, with a bunch of violets in his hand, and the light in his countenance which was never on sea or land?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Who was that tall, severely correct gentleman waiting at the station, with a bunch of violets in his hand, and the light in his countenance which was never on sea or land?
which person or people
From this reading Who was that tall, severely correct gentleman waiting at the station, with a bunch of violets in his hand, and the light in his countenance which was never on sea or land?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Who was that tall, severely correct gentleman waiting at the station, with a bunch of violets in his hand, and the light in his countenance which was never on sea or land?
