used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A spectator might have observed that this worship was manifest to Mr. Jacks, and that it by no means displeased him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "You are very like your father, Mr. Otway," was the host's first remark after a moment of ceremony.
in the past
From this reading "Very like what he was forty years ago."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A spectator might have observed that this worship was manifest to Mr. Jacks, and that it by no means displeased him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are very like your father, Mr. Otway," was the host's first remark after a moment of ceremony.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As often as he dared look at her, his eye discovered some new elegance in her attitude, some marvel of delicate beauty in the details of her person.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As often as he dared look at her, his eye discovered some new elegance in her attitude, some marvel of delicate beauty in the details of her person.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading As often as he dared look at her, his eye discovered some new elegance in her attitude, some marvel of delicate beauty in the details of her person.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading As often as he dared look at her, his eye discovered some new elegance in her attitude, some marvel of delicate beauty in the details of her person.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A spectator might have observed that this worship was manifest to Mr. Jacks, and that it by no means displeased him.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading "You are very like your father, Mr. Otway," was the host's first remark after a moment of ceremony.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading As often as he dared look at her, his eye discovered some new elegance in her attitude, some marvel of delicate beauty in the details of her person.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading As often as he dared look at her, his eye discovered some new elegance in her attitude, some marvel of delicate beauty in the details of her person.
true confidential information
From this reading As often as he dared look at her, his eye discovered some new elegance in her attitude, some marvel of delicate beauty in the details of her person.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading As often as he dared look at her, his eye discovered some new elegance in her attitude, some marvel of delicate beauty in the details of her person.
displeasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspliːzd/
not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure
From this reading A spectator might have observed that this worship was manifest to Mr. Jacks, and that it by no means displeased him.
elegancenounUS /ˈeləɡəns/
a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
From this reading As often as he dared look at her, his eye discovered some new elegance in her attitude, some marvel of delicate beauty in the details of her person.
the organ of sight
From this reading As often as he dared look at her, his eye discovered some new elegance in her attitude, some marvel of delicate beauty in the details of her person.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "You are very like your father, Mr. Otway," was the host's first remark after a moment of ceremony.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "You are very like your father, Mr. Otway," was the host's first remark after a moment of ceremony.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading "Very like what he was forty years ago."
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He laughed, not quite naturally, glancing at his wife.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A spectator might have observed that this worship was manifest to Mr. Jacks, and that it by no means displeased him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As often as he dared look at her, his eye discovered some new elegance in her attitude, some marvel of delicate beauty in the details of her person.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As often as he dared look at her, his eye discovered some new elegance in her attitude, some marvel of delicate beauty in the details of her person.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A spectator might have observed that this worship was manifest to Mr. Jacks, and that it by no means displeased him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As often as he dared look at her, his eye discovered some new elegance in her attitude, some marvel of delicate beauty in the details of her person.
host'snounUS /hoʊsts/
possessive form of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading "You are very like your father, Mr. Otway," was the host's first remark after a moment of ceremony.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As often as he dared look at her, his eye discovered some new elegance in her attitude, some marvel of delicate beauty in the details of her person.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A spectator might have observed that this worship was manifest to Mr. Jacks, and that it by no means displeased him.
JacksnounUS /dʒæks/
a game in which jackstones are thrown and picked up in various groups between bounces of a small rubber ball
From this reading A spectator might have observed that this worship was manifest to Mr. Jacks, and that it by no means displeased him.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading He laughed, not quite naturally, glancing at his wife.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "You are very like your father, Mr. Otway," was the host's first remark after a moment of ceremony.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As often as he dared look at her, his eye discovered some new elegance in her attitude, some marvel of delicate beauty in the details of her person.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading A spectator might have observed that this worship was manifest to Mr. Jacks, and that it by no means displeased him.
marvelverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəl/
be amazed at
From this reading As often as he dared look at her, his eye discovered some new elegance in her attitude, some marvel of delicate beauty in the details of her person.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading A spectator might have observed that this worship was manifest to Mr. Jacks, and that it by no means displeased him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A spectator might have observed that this worship was manifest to Mr. Jacks, and that it by no means displeased him.
a particular point in time
From this reading "You are very like your father, Mr. Otway," was the host's first remark after a moment of ceremony.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A spectator might have observed that this worship was manifest to Mr. Jacks, and that it by no means displeased him.
as might be expected
From this reading He laughed, not quite naturally, glancing at his wife.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading As often as he dared look at her, his eye discovered some new elegance in her attitude, some marvel of delicate beauty in the details of her person.
not any; not one
From this reading A spectator might have observed that this worship was manifest to Mr. Jacks, and that it by no means displeased him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He laughed, not quite naturally, glancing at his wife.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading A spectator might have observed that this worship was manifest to Mr. Jacks, and that it by no means displeased him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As often as he dared look at her, his eye discovered some new elegance in her attitude, some marvel of delicate beauty in the details of her person.
many times at short intervals
From this reading As often as he dared look at her, his eye discovered some new elegance in her attitude, some marvel of delicate beauty in the details of her person.
Otway
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From this reading "You are very like your father, Mr. Otway," was the host's first remark after a moment of ceremony.
a human being
From this reading As often as he dared look at her, his eye discovered some new elegance in her attitude, some marvel of delicate beauty in the details of her person.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He laughed, not quite naturally, glancing at his wife.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "You are very like your father, Mr. Otway," was the host's first remark after a moment of ceremony.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As often as he dared look at her, his eye discovered some new elegance in her attitude, some marvel of delicate beauty in the details of her person.
spectatornounUS /ˈspekteɪtər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading A spectator might have observed that this worship was manifest to Mr. Jacks, and that it by no means displeased him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A spectator might have observed that this worship was manifest to Mr. Jacks, and that it by no means displeased him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As often as he dared look at her, his eye discovered some new elegance in her attitude, some marvel of delicate beauty in the details of her person.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A spectator might have observed that this worship was manifest to Mr. Jacks, and that it by no means displeased him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A spectator might have observed that this worship was manifest to Mr. Jacks, and that it by no means displeased him.
precisely as stated
From this reading "You are very like your father, Mr. Otway," was the host's first remark after a moment of ceremony.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A spectator might have observed that this worship was manifest to Mr. Jacks, and that it by no means displeased him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Very like what he was forty years ago."
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He laughed, not quite naturally, glancing at his wife.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading A spectator might have observed that this worship was manifest to Mr. Jacks, and that it by no means displeased him.
a late time of life
From this reading "Very like what he was forty years ago."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are very like your father, Mr. Otway," was the host's first remark after a moment of ceremony.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are very like your father, Mr. Otway," was the host's first remark after a moment of ceremony.
