used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A blonde, you say, sir?"
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading He, on the contrary, according to Miss Butterworth's description (and her descriptions may be relied upon), is one of those gentlemanly athletes whose towering heads and powerful figures attract universal attention.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He, on the contrary, according to Miss Butterworth's description (and her descriptions may be relied upon), is one of those gentlemanly athletes whose towering heads and powerful figures attract universal attention.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading Seen together, you would be apt to know them.
associateverbUS /əˈsoʊsiət/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading "Yes, Sweetwater; not of the usual type, but one of those frail, ethereal creatures whom we find it so hard to associate with crime.
athletesnounUS /ˈæθliːts/
plural of “athlete” — a person trained to compete in sports
From this reading He, on the contrary, according to Miss Butterworth's description (and her descriptions may be relied upon), is one of those gentlemanly athletes whose towering heads and powerful figures attract universal attention.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He, on the contrary, according to Miss Butterworth's description (and her descriptions may be relied upon), is one of those gentlemanly athletes whose towering heads and powerful figures attract universal attention.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading He, on the contrary, according to Miss Butterworth's description (and her descriptions may be relied upon), is one of those gentlemanly athletes whose towering heads and powerful figures attract universal attention.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He, on the contrary, according to Miss Butterworth's description (and her descriptions may be relied upon), is one of those gentlemanly athletes whose towering heads and powerful figures attract universal attention.
blondenounUS /blɑːnd/
a person with fair skin and hair
From this reading "A blonde, you say, sir?"
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading BRIDE ROSES.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Yes, Sweetwater; not of the usual type, but one of those frail, ethereal creatures whom we find it so hard to associate with crime.
Butterworth's
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From this reading He, on the contrary, according to Miss Butterworth's description (and her descriptions may be relied upon), is one of those gentlemanly athletes whose towering heads and powerful figures attract universal attention.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading He, on the contrary, according to Miss Butterworth's description (and her descriptions may be relied upon), is one of those gentlemanly athletes whose towering heads and powerful figures attract universal attention.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading "Yes, Sweetwater; not of the usual type, but one of those frail, ethereal creatures whom we find it so hard to associate with crime.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading "Yes, Sweetwater; not of the usual type, but one of those frail, ethereal creatures whom we find it so hard to associate with crime.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading He, on the contrary, according to Miss Butterworth's description (and her descriptions may be relied upon), is one of those gentlemanly athletes whose towering heads and powerful figures attract universal attention.
descriptionsnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words
From this reading He, on the contrary, according to Miss Butterworth's description (and her descriptions may be relied upon), is one of those gentlemanly athletes whose towering heads and powerful figures attract universal attention.
etherealadjectiveUS /ɪˈθɪriəl/
characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air
From this reading "Yes, Sweetwater; not of the usual type, but one of those frail, ethereal creatures whom we find it so hard to associate with crime.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading He, on the contrary, according to Miss Butterworth's description (and her descriptions may be relied upon), is one of those gentlemanly athletes whose towering heads and powerful figures attract universal attention.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Yes, Sweetwater; not of the usual type, but one of those frail, ethereal creatures whom we find it so hard to associate with crime.
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading "Yes, Sweetwater; not of the usual type, but one of those frail, ethereal creatures whom we find it so hard to associate with crime.
gentlemanlyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəlmənli/
befitting a man of good breeding
From this reading He, on the contrary, according to Miss Butterworth's description (and her descriptions may be relied upon), is one of those gentlemanly athletes whose towering heads and powerful figures attract universal attention.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "Yes, Sweetwater; not of the usual type, but one of those frail, ethereal creatures whom we find it so hard to associate with crime.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He, on the contrary, according to Miss Butterworth's description (and her descriptions may be relied upon), is one of those gentlemanly athletes whose towering heads and powerful figures attract universal attention.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He, on the contrary, according to Miss Butterworth's description (and her descriptions may be relied upon), is one of those gentlemanly athletes whose towering heads and powerful figures attract universal attention.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He, on the contrary, according to Miss Butterworth's description (and her descriptions may be relied upon), is one of those gentlemanly athletes whose towering heads and powerful figures attract universal attention.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He, on the contrary, according to Miss Butterworth's description (and her descriptions may be relied upon), is one of those gentlemanly athletes whose towering heads and powerful figures attract universal attention.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, Sweetwater; not of the usual type, but one of those frail, ethereal creatures whom we find it so hard to associate with crime.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Seen together, you would be apt to know them.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He, on the contrary, according to Miss Butterworth's description (and her descriptions may be relied upon), is one of those gentlemanly athletes whose towering heads and powerful figures attract universal attention.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading He, on the contrary, according to Miss Butterworth's description (and her descriptions may be relied upon), is one of those gentlemanly athletes whose towering heads and powerful figures attract universal attention.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Yes, Sweetwater; not of the usual type, but one of those frail, ethereal creatures whom we find it so hard to associate with crime.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Yes, Sweetwater; not of the usual type, but one of those frail, ethereal creatures whom we find it so hard to associate with crime.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He, on the contrary, according to Miss Butterworth's description (and her descriptions may be relied upon), is one of those gentlemanly athletes whose towering heads and powerful figures attract universal attention.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Yes, Sweetwater; not of the usual type, but one of those frail, ethereal creatures whom we find it so hard to associate with crime.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading He, on the contrary, according to Miss Butterworth's description (and her descriptions may be relied upon), is one of those gentlemanly athletes whose towering heads and powerful figures attract universal attention.
reliedverbUS /rɪˈlaɪd/
inflected form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in
From this reading He, on the contrary, according to Miss Butterworth's description (and her descriptions may be relied upon), is one of those gentlemanly athletes whose towering heads and powerful figures attract universal attention.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading BRIDE ROSES.
express in words
From this reading "A blonde, you say, sir?"
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Seen together, you would be apt to know them.
term of address for a man
From this reading "A blonde, you say, sir?"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Yes, Sweetwater; not of the usual type, but one of those frail, ethereal creatures whom we find it so hard to associate with crime.
Sweetwater
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, Sweetwater; not of the usual type, but one of those frail, ethereal creatures whom we find it so hard to associate with crime.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Yes, Sweetwater; not of the usual type, but one of those frail, ethereal creatures whom we find it so hard to associate with crime.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Seen together, you would be apt to know them.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Yes, Sweetwater; not of the usual type, but one of those frail, ethereal creatures whom we find it so hard to associate with crime.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Yes, Sweetwater; not of the usual type, but one of those frail, ethereal creatures whom we find it so hard to associate with crime.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Seen together, you would be apt to know them.
toweringadjectiveUS /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
From this reading He, on the contrary, according to Miss Butterworth's description (and her descriptions may be relied upon), is one of those gentlemanly athletes whose towering heads and powerful figures attract universal attention.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading "Yes, Sweetwater; not of the usual type, but one of those frail, ethereal creatures whom we find it so hard to associate with crime.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading He, on the contrary, according to Miss Butterworth's description (and her descriptions may be relied upon), is one of those gentlemanly athletes whose towering heads and powerful figures attract universal attention.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He, on the contrary, according to Miss Butterworth's description (and her descriptions may be relied upon), is one of those gentlemanly athletes whose towering heads and powerful figures attract universal attention.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "Yes, Sweetwater; not of the usual type, but one of those frail, ethereal creatures whom we find it so hard to associate with crime.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Yes, Sweetwater; not of the usual type, but one of those frail, ethereal creatures whom we find it so hard to associate with crime.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Yes, Sweetwater; not of the usual type, but one of those frail, ethereal creatures whom we find it so hard to associate with crime.
belonging to which person
From this reading He, on the contrary, according to Miss Butterworth's description (and her descriptions may be relied upon), is one of those gentlemanly athletes whose towering heads and powerful figures attract universal attention.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Yes, Sweetwater; not of the usual type, but one of those frail, ethereal creatures whom we find it so hard to associate with crime.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Seen together, you would be apt to know them.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, Sweetwater; not of the usual type, but one of those frail, ethereal creatures whom we find it so hard to associate with crime.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "A blonde, you say, sir?"
