used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I thought not," said Harley, with returning confidence, "and I am glad that you sent for me here, because it has given me a chance to tell you that, while you mean to keep your promise, I also mean to keep mine.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Yet with the sense of right, of loyalty to another, strong within her, she was about to protest, but he was gone, and the first kiss still tingled on her forehead.
in addition
From this reading "I thought not," said Harley, with returning confidence, "and I am glad that you sent for me here, because it has given me a chance to tell you that, while you mean to keep your promise, I also mean to keep mine.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I thought not," said Harley, with returning confidence, "and I am glad that you sent for me here, because it has given me a chance to tell you that, while you mean to keep your promise, I also mean to keep mine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I thought not," said Harley, with returning confidence, "and I am glad that you sent for me here, because it has given me a chance to tell you that, while you mean to keep your promise, I also mean to keep mine.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Yet with the sense of right, of loyalty to another, strong within her, she was about to protest, but he was gone, and the first kiss still tingled on her forehead.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are mine, not his, you know you are!"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He bent suddenly and kissed her lightly on the forehead, and every nerve in her tingled at the first touch of the lips of the man whom she loved.
for the reason that
From this reading "I thought not," said Harley, with returning confidence, "and I am glad that you sent for me here, because it has given me a chance to tell you that, while you mean to keep your promise, I also mean to keep mine.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading He bent suddenly and kissed her lightly on the forehead, and every nerve in her tingled at the first touch of the lips of the man whom she loved.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Yet with the sense of right, of loyalty to another, strong within her, she was about to protest, but he was gone, and the first kiss still tingled on her forehead.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "I thought not," said Harley, with returning confidence, "and I am glad that you sent for me here, because it has given me a chance to tell you that, while you mean to keep your promise, I also mean to keep mine.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading "I thought not," said Harley, with returning confidence, "and I am glad that you sent for me here, because it has given me a chance to tell you that, while you mean to keep your promise, I also mean to keep mine.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He bent suddenly and kissed her lightly on the forehead, and every nerve in her tingled at the first touch of the lips of the man whom she loved.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He bent suddenly and kissed her lightly on the forehead, and every nerve in her tingled at the first touch of the lips of the man whom she loved.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I thought not," said Harley, with returning confidence, "and I am glad that you sent for me here, because it has given me a chance to tell you that, while you mean to keep your promise, I also mean to keep mine.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading He bent suddenly and kissed her lightly on the forehead, and every nerve in her tingled at the first touch of the lips of the man whom she loved.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading "I thought not," said Harley, with returning confidence, "and I am glad that you sent for me here, because it has given me a chance to tell you that, while you mean to keep your promise, I also mean to keep mine.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I thought not," said Harley, with returning confidence, "and I am glad that you sent for me here, because it has given me a chance to tell you that, while you mean to keep your promise, I also mean to keep mine.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Yet with the sense of right, of loyalty to another, strong within her, she was about to protest, but he was gone, and the first kiss still tingled on her forehead.
Harley
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From this reading "I thought not," said Harley, with returning confidence, "and I am glad that you sent for me here, because it has given me a chance to tell you that, while you mean to keep your promise, I also mean to keep mine.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I thought not," said Harley, with returning confidence, "and I am glad that you sent for me here, because it has given me a chance to tell you that, while you mean to keep your promise, I also mean to keep mine.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He bent suddenly and kissed her lightly on the forehead, and every nerve in her tingled at the first touch of the lips of the man whom she loved.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He bent suddenly and kissed her lightly on the forehead, and every nerve in her tingled at the first touch of the lips of the man whom she loved.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I thought not," said Harley, with returning confidence, "and I am glad that you sent for me here, because it has given me a chance to tell you that, while you mean to keep your promise, I also mean to keep mine.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading You are mine, not his, you know you are!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I thought not," said Harley, with returning confidence, "and I am glad that you sent for me here, because it has given me a chance to tell you that, while you mean to keep your promise, I also mean to keep mine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He bent suddenly and kissed her lightly on the forehead, and every nerve in her tingled at the first touch of the lips of the man whom she loved.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I thought not," said Harley, with returning confidence, "and I am glad that you sent for me here, because it has given me a chance to tell you that, while you mean to keep your promise, I also mean to keep mine.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "I thought not," said Harley, with returning confidence, "and I am glad that you sent for me here, because it has given me a chance to tell you that, while you mean to keep your promise, I also mean to keep mine.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading Yet with the sense of right, of loyalty to another, strong within her, she was about to protest, but he was gone, and the first kiss still tingled on her forehead.
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 bent suddenly and kissed her lightly on the forehead, and every nerve in her tingled at the first touch of the lips of the man whom she loved.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You are mine, not his, you know you are!"
without good reason
From this reading He bent suddenly and kissed her lightly on the forehead, and every nerve in her tingled at the first touch of the lips of the man whom she loved.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading He bent suddenly and kissed her lightly on the forehead, and every nerve in her tingled at the first touch of the lips of the man whom she loved.
held dear
From this reading He bent suddenly and kissed her lightly on the forehead, and every nerve in her tingled at the first touch of the lips of the man whom she loved.
loyaltynounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading Yet with the sense of right, of loyalty to another, strong within her, she was about to protest, but he was gone, and the first kiss still tingled on her forehead.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He bent suddenly and kissed her lightly on the forehead, and every nerve in her tingled at the first touch of the lips of the man whom she loved.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I thought not," said Harley, with returning confidence, "and I am glad that you sent for me here, because it has given me a chance to tell you that, while you mean to keep your promise, I also mean to keep mine.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "I thought not," said Harley, with returning confidence, "and I am glad that you sent for me here, because it has given me a chance to tell you that, while you mean to keep your promise, I also mean to keep mine.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I thought not," said Harley, with returning confidence, "and I am glad that you sent for me here, because it has given me a chance to tell you that, while you mean to keep your promise, I also mean to keep mine.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Plummer will yet yield you up.
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading He bent suddenly and kissed her lightly on the forehead, and every nerve in her tingled at the first touch of the lips of the man whom she loved.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I thought not," said Harley, with returning confidence, "and I am glad that you sent for me here, because it has given me a chance to tell you that, while you mean to keep your promise, I also mean to keep mine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He bent suddenly and kissed her lightly on the forehead, and every nerve in her tingled at the first touch of the lips of the man whom she loved.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He bent suddenly and kissed her lightly on the forehead, and every nerve in her tingled at the first touch of the lips of the man whom she loved.
Plummer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Plummer will yet yield you up.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading "I thought not," said Harley, with returning confidence, "and I am glad that you sent for me here, because it has given me a chance to tell you that, while you mean to keep your promise, I also mean to keep mine.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading Yet with the sense of right, of loyalty to another, strong within her, she was about to protest, but he was gone, and the first kiss still tingled on her forehead.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading "I thought not," said Harley, with returning confidence, "and I am glad that you sent for me here, because it has given me a chance to tell you that, while you mean to keep your promise, I also mean to keep mine.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Yet with the sense of right, of loyalty to another, strong within her, she was about to protest, but he was gone, and the first kiss still tingled on her forehead.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I thought not," said Harley, with returning confidence, "and I am glad that you sent for me here, because it has given me a chance to tell you that, while you mean to keep your promise, I also mean to keep mine.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Yet with the sense of right, of loyalty to another, strong within her, she was about to protest, but he was gone, and the first kiss still tingled on her forehead.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "I thought not," said Harley, with returning confidence, "and I am glad that you sent for me here, because it has given me a chance to tell you that, while you mean to keep your promise, I also mean to keep mine.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He bent suddenly and kissed her lightly on the forehead, and every nerve in her tingled at the first touch of the lips of the man whom she loved.
not in physical motion
From this reading Yet with the sense of right, of loyalty to another, strong within her, she was about to protest, but he was gone, and the first kiss still tingled on her forehead.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Yet with the sense of right, of loyalty to another, strong within her, she was about to protest, but he was gone, and the first kiss still tingled on her forehead.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He bent suddenly and kissed her lightly on the forehead, and every nerve in her tingled at the first touch of the lips of the man whom she loved.
express in words
From this reading "I thought not," said Harley, with returning confidence, "and I am glad that you sent for me here, because it has given me a chance to tell you that, while you mean to keep your promise, I also mean to keep mine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I thought not," said Harley, with returning confidence, "and I am glad that you sent for me here, because it has given me a chance to tell you that, while you mean to keep your promise, I also mean to keep mine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He bent suddenly and kissed her lightly on the forehead, and every nerve in her tingled at the first touch of the lips of the man whom she loved.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I thought not," said Harley, with returning confidence, "and I am glad that you sent for me here, because it has given me a chance to tell you that, while you mean to keep your promise, I also mean to keep mine.
tingled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He bent suddenly and kissed her lightly on the forehead, and every nerve in her tingled at the first touch of the lips of the man whom she loved.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I thought not," said Harley, with returning confidence, "and I am glad that you sent for me here, because it has given me a chance to tell you that, while you mean to keep your promise, I also mean to keep mine.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading He bent suddenly and kissed her lightly on the forehead, and every nerve in her tingled at the first touch of the lips of the man whom she loved.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mr. Plummer will yet yield you up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet with the sense of right, of loyalty to another, strong within her, she was about to protest, but he was gone, and the first kiss still tingled on her forehead.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "I thought not," said Harley, with returning confidence, "and I am glad that you sent for me here, because it has given me a chance to tell you that, while you mean to keep your promise, I also mean to keep mine.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He bent suddenly and kissed her lightly on the forehead, and every nerve in her tingled at the first touch of the lips of the man whom she loved.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Mr. Plummer will yet yield you up.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I thought not," said Harley, with returning confidence, "and I am glad that you sent for me here, because it has given me a chance to tell you that, while you mean to keep your promise, I also mean to keep mine.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Yet with the sense of right, of loyalty to another, strong within her, she was about to protest, but he was gone, and the first kiss still tingled on her forehead.
but in spite of that
From this reading Mr. Plummer will yet yield you up.
be the cause or source of
From this reading Mr. Plummer will yet yield you up.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I thought not," said Harley, with returning confidence, "and I am glad that you sent for me here, because it has given me a chance to tell you that, while you mean to keep your promise, I also mean to keep mine.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I thought not," said Harley, with returning confidence, "and I am glad that you sent for me here, because it has given me a chance to tell you that, while you mean to keep your promise, I also mean to keep mine.
