used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a tall, lightly built man, dressed in an old blue shirt, paint-stained duck trousers, and ragged canvas shoes, but he had an easy manner that was not in harmony with his rough clothes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was a tall, lightly built man, dressed in an old blue shirt, paint-stained duck trousers, and ragged canvas shoes, but he had an easy manner that was not in harmony with his rough clothes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was a tall, lightly built man, dressed in an old blue shirt, paint-stained duck trousers, and ragged canvas shoes, but he had an easy manner that was not in harmony with his rough clothes.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He fell short of being handsome, but, on the whole, his appearance made a good impression on the girl.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE "ENCHANTRESS" On reaching the steamer's deck, Evelyn glanced with curiosity at her rescuer.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He fell short of being handsome, but, on the whole, his appearance made a good impression on the girl.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading He was a tall, lightly built man, dressed in an old blue shirt, paint-stained duck trousers, and ragged canvas shoes, but he had an easy manner that was not in harmony with his rough clothes.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Evelyn liked his brown face.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading He was a tall, lightly built man, dressed in an old blue shirt, paint-stained duck trousers, and ragged canvas shoes, but he had an easy manner that was not in harmony with his rough clothes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was a tall, lightly built man, dressed in an old blue shirt, paint-stained duck trousers, and ragged canvas shoes, but he had an easy manner that was not in harmony with his rough clothes.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading He was a tall, lightly built man, dressed in an old blue shirt, paint-stained duck trousers, and ragged canvas shoes, but he had an easy manner that was not in harmony with his rough clothes.
clothing in general
From this reading He was a tall, lightly built man, dressed in an old blue shirt, paint-stained duck trousers, and ragged canvas shoes, but he had an easy manner that was not in harmony with his rough clothes.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading THE "ENCHANTRESS" On reaching the steamer's deck, Evelyn glanced with curiosity at her rescuer.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading THE "ENCHANTRESS" On reaching the steamer's deck, Evelyn glanced with curiosity at her rescuer.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He was a tall, lightly built man, dressed in an old blue shirt, paint-stained duck trousers, and ragged canvas shoes, but he had an easy manner that was not in harmony with his rough clothes.
duckverbUS /dʌk/
to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away
From this reading He was a tall, lightly built man, dressed in an old blue shirt, paint-stained duck trousers, and ragged canvas shoes, but he had an easy manner that was not in harmony with his rough clothes.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading He was a tall, lightly built man, dressed in an old blue shirt, paint-stained duck trousers, and ragged canvas shoes, but he had an easy manner that was not in harmony with his rough clothes.
ENCHANTRESSnoun
a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive
From this reading THE "ENCHANTRESS" On reaching the steamer's deck, Evelyn glanced with curiosity at her rescuer.
Evelyn
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From this reading THE "ENCHANTRESS" On reaching the steamer's deck, Evelyn glanced with curiosity at her rescuer.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Evelyn liked his brown face.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading He fell short of being handsome, but, on the whole, his appearance made a good impression on the girl.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading It had a hint of force in it; though now he was watching her with a half-amused smile.
a young female
From this reading He fell short of being handsome, but, on the whole, his appearance made a good impression on the girl.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading THE "ENCHANTRESS" On reaching the steamer's deck, Evelyn glanced with curiosity at her rescuer.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He fell short of being handsome, but, on the whole, his appearance made a good impression on the girl.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was a tall, lightly built man, dressed in an old blue shirt, paint-stained duck trousers, and ragged canvas shoes, but he had an easy manner that was not in harmony with his rough clothes.
half-amused
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From this reading It had a hint of force in it; though now he was watching her with a half-amused smile.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading He fell short of being handsome, but, on the whole, his appearance made a good impression on the girl.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading He was a tall, lightly built man, dressed in an old blue shirt, paint-stained duck trousers, and ragged canvas shoes, but he had an easy manner that was not in harmony with his rough clothes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a tall, lightly built man, dressed in an old blue shirt, paint-stained duck trousers, and ragged canvas shoes, but he had an easy manner that was not in harmony with his rough clothes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE "ENCHANTRESS" On reaching the steamer's deck, Evelyn glanced with curiosity at her rescuer.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading It had a hint of force in it; though now he was watching her with a half-amused smile.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was a tall, lightly built man, dressed in an old blue shirt, paint-stained duck trousers, and ragged canvas shoes, but he had an easy manner that was not in harmony with his rough clothes.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading He fell short of being handsome, but, on the whole, his appearance made a good impression on the girl.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was a tall, lightly built man, dressed in an old blue shirt, paint-stained duck trousers, and ragged canvas shoes, but he had an easy manner that was not in harmony with his rough clothes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had a hint of force in it; though now he was watching her with a half-amused smile.
without good reason
From this reading He was a tall, lightly built man, dressed in an old blue shirt, paint-stained duck trousers, and ragged canvas shoes, but he had an easy manner that was not in harmony with his rough clothes.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Evelyn liked his brown face.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He fell short of being handsome, but, on the whole, his appearance made a good impression on the girl.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a tall, lightly built man, dressed in an old blue shirt, paint-stained duck trousers, and ragged canvas shoes, but he had an easy manner that was not in harmony with his rough clothes.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was a tall, lightly built man, dressed in an old blue shirt, paint-stained duck trousers, and ragged canvas shoes, but he had an easy manner that was not in harmony with his rough clothes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was a tall, lightly built man, dressed in an old blue shirt, paint-stained duck trousers, and ragged canvas shoes, but he had an easy manner that was not in harmony with his rough clothes.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It had a hint of force in it; though now he was watching her with a half-amused smile.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It had a hint of force in it; though now he was watching her with a half-amused smile.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was a tall, lightly built man, dressed in an old blue shirt, paint-stained duck trousers, and ragged canvas shoes, but he had an easy manner that was not in harmony with his rough clothes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE "ENCHANTRESS" On reaching the steamer's deck, Evelyn glanced with curiosity at her rescuer.
paint-stained
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From this reading He was a tall, lightly built man, dressed in an old blue shirt, paint-stained duck trousers, and ragged canvas shoes, but he had an easy manner that was not in harmony with his rough clothes.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading He was a tall, lightly built man, dressed in an old blue shirt, paint-stained duck trousers, and ragged canvas shoes, but he had an easy manner that was not in harmony with his rough clothes.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading THE "ENCHANTRESS" On reaching the steamer's deck, Evelyn glanced with curiosity at her rescuer.
rescuernounUS /ˈreskjuːər/
a person who rescues you from harm or danger
From this reading THE "ENCHANTRESS" On reaching the steamer's deck, Evelyn glanced with curiosity at her rescuer.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading He was a tall, lightly built man, dressed in an old blue shirt, paint-stained duck trousers, and ragged canvas shoes, but he had an easy manner that was not in harmony with his rough clothes.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading He was a tall, lightly built man, dressed in an old blue shirt, paint-stained duck trousers, and ragged canvas shoes, but he had an easy manner that was not in harmony with his rough clothes.
a particular situation
From this reading He was a tall, lightly built man, dressed in an old blue shirt, paint-stained duck trousers, and ragged canvas shoes, but he had an easy manner that was not in harmony with his rough clothes.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He fell short of being handsome, but, on the whole, his appearance made a good impression on the girl.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading It had a hint of force in it; though now he was watching her with a half-amused smile.
steamer's
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From this reading THE "ENCHANTRESS" On reaching the steamer's deck, Evelyn glanced with curiosity at her rescuer.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading He was a tall, lightly built man, dressed in an old blue shirt, paint-stained duck trousers, and ragged canvas shoes, but he had an easy manner that was not in harmony with his rough clothes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was a tall, lightly built man, dressed in an old blue shirt, paint-stained duck trousers, and ragged canvas shoes, but he had an easy manner that was not in harmony with his rough clothes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE "ENCHANTRESS" On reaching the steamer's deck, Evelyn glanced with curiosity at her rescuer.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It had a hint of force in it; though now he was watching her with a half-amused smile.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading He was a tall, lightly built man, dressed in an old blue shirt, paint-stained duck trousers, and ragged canvas shoes, but he had an easy manner that was not in harmony with his rough clothes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a tall, lightly built man, dressed in an old blue shirt, paint-stained duck trousers, and ragged canvas shoes, but he had an easy manner that was not in harmony with his rough clothes.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading It had a hint of force in it; though now he was watching her with a half-amused smile.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He fell short of being handsome, but, on the whole, his appearance made a good impression on the girl.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE "ENCHANTRESS" On reaching the steamer's deck, Evelyn glanced with curiosity at her rescuer.
