used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE EXPLANATION A perfectly charming young man came in--a young man so delightful to look at that it seemed almost too much that he should be a duke.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading With that merry brown face (the war had left a scar across cheek and temple), those Celtic grey eyes, that jet-black hair, that "figure for a fencer," and above all that engaging grin of his, the merest Nobody might hope to make his mark as Somebody.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading With that merry brown face (the war had left a scar across cheek and temple), those Celtic grey eyes, that jet-black hair, that "figure for a fencer," and above all that engaging grin of his, the merest Nobody might hope to make his mark as Somebody.
(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 With that merry brown face (the war had left a scar across cheek and temple), those Celtic grey eyes, that jet-black hair, that "figure for a fencer," and above all that engaging grin of his, the merest Nobody might hope to make his mark as Somebody.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE EXPLANATION A perfectly charming young man came in--a young man so delightful to look at that it seemed almost too much that he should be a duke.
aloftadverbUS /əˈlɔːft/
at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
From this reading The smile was for Juliet, whose velvet throne was opposite the door, and for her he waved aloft a small, sealed white parcel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With that merry brown face (the war had left a scar across cheek and temple), those Celtic grey eyes, that jet-black hair, that "figure for a fencer," and above all that engaging grin of his, the merest Nobody might hope to make his mark as Somebody.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With that merry brown face (the war had left a scar across cheek and temple), those Celtic grey eyes, that jet-black hair, that "figure for a fencer," and above all that engaging grin of his, the merest Nobody might hope to make his mark as Somebody.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE EXPLANATION A perfectly charming young man came in--a young man so delightful to look at that it seemed almost too much that he should be a duke.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE EXPLANATION A perfectly charming young man came in--a young man so delightful to look at that it seemed almost too much that he should be a duke.
Breezing
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From this reading "Breezing in" (as Emmy had put it), he smiled his nice smile that brought a dimple like a cut line into each thin, tanned cheek.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Breezing in" (as Emmy had put it), he smiled his nice smile that brought a dimple like a cut line into each thin, tanned cheek.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading With that merry brown face (the war had left a scar across cheek and temple), those Celtic grey eyes, that jet-black hair, that "figure for a fencer," and above all that engaging grin of his, the merest Nobody might hope to make his mark as Somebody.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE EXPLANATION A perfectly charming young man came in--a young man so delightful to look at that it seemed almost too much that he should be a duke.
CelticadjectiveUS /ˈseltɪk/
relating to or characteristic of the Celts
From this reading With that merry brown face (the war had left a scar across cheek and temple), those Celtic grey eyes, that jet-black hair, that "figure for a fencer," and above all that engaging grin of his, the merest Nobody might hope to make his mark as Somebody.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Then he saw Lady West, and his expression changed.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading THE EXPLANATION A perfectly charming young man came in--a young man so delightful to look at that it seemed almost too much that he should be a duke.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading With that merry brown face (the war had left a scar across cheek and temple), those Celtic grey eyes, that jet-black hair, that "figure for a fencer," and above all that engaging grin of his, the merest Nobody might hope to make his mark as Somebody.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading "Breezing in" (as Emmy had put it), he smiled his nice smile that brought a dimple like a cut line into each thin, tanned cheek.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading THE EXPLANATION A perfectly charming young man came in--a young man so delightful to look at that it seemed almost too much that he should be a duke.
dimplenounUS /ˈdɪmpəl/
a chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached
From this reading "Breezing in" (as Emmy had put it), he smiled his nice smile that brought a dimple like a cut line into each thin, tanned cheek.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The smile was for Juliet, whose velvet throne was opposite the door, and for her he waved aloft a small, sealed white parcel.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading THE EXPLANATION A perfectly charming young man came in--a young man so delightful to look at that it seemed almost too much that he should be a duke.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "Breezing in" (as Emmy had put it), he smiled his nice smile that brought a dimple like a cut line into each thin, tanned cheek.
EmmynounUS /ˈemi/
an annual award by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for outstanding achievements in television
From this reading "Breezing in" (as Emmy had put it), he smiled his nice smile that brought a dimple like a cut line into each thin, tanned cheek.
engagingadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
attracting or delighting
From this reading With that merry brown face (the war had left a scar across cheek and temple), those Celtic grey eyes, that jet-black hair, that "figure for a fencer," and above all that engaging grin of his, the merest Nobody might hope to make his mark as Somebody.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading THE EXPLANATION A perfectly charming young man came in--a young man so delightful to look at that it seemed almost too much that he should be a duke.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Then he saw Lady West, and his expression changed.
opinion or judgment
From this reading With that merry brown face (the war had left a scar across cheek and temple), those Celtic grey eyes, that jet-black hair, that "figure for a fencer," and above all that engaging grin of his, the merest Nobody might hope to make his mark as Somebody.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading With that merry brown face (the war had left a scar across cheek and temple), those Celtic grey eyes, that jet-black hair, that "figure for a fencer," and above all that engaging grin of his, the merest Nobody might hope to make his mark as Somebody.
fencernoun
someone skilled at fencing
From this reading With that merry brown face (the war had left a scar across cheek and temple), those Celtic grey eyes, that jet-black hair, that "figure for a fencer," and above all that engaging grin of his, the merest Nobody might hope to make his mark as Somebody.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading With that merry brown face (the war had left a scar across cheek and temple), those Celtic grey eyes, that jet-black hair, that "figure for a fencer," and above all that engaging grin of his, the merest Nobody might hope to make his mark as Somebody.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With that merry brown face (the war had left a scar across cheek and temple), those Celtic grey eyes, that jet-black hair, that "figure for a fencer," and above all that engaging grin of his, the merest Nobody might hope to make his mark as Somebody.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading With that merry brown face (the war had left a scar across cheek and temple), those Celtic grey eyes, that jet-black hair, that "figure for a fencer," and above all that engaging grin of his, the merest Nobody might hope to make his mark as Somebody.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading With that merry brown face (the war had left a scar across cheek and temple), those Celtic grey eyes, that jet-black hair, that "figure for a fencer," and above all that engaging grin of his, the merest Nobody might hope to make his mark as Somebody.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With that merry brown face (the war had left a scar across cheek and temple), those Celtic grey eyes, that jet-black hair, that "figure for a fencer," and above all that engaging grin of his, the merest Nobody might hope to make his mark as Somebody.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading With that merry brown face (the war had left a scar across cheek and temple), those Celtic grey eyes, that jet-black hair, that "figure for a fencer," and above all that engaging grin of his, the merest Nobody might hope to make his mark as Somebody.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE EXPLANATION A perfectly charming young man came in--a young man so delightful to look at that it seemed almost too much that he should be a duke.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The smile was for Juliet, whose velvet throne was opposite the door, and for her he waved aloft a small, sealed white parcel.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With that merry brown face (the war had left a scar across cheek and temple), those Celtic grey eyes, that jet-black hair, that "figure for a fencer," and above all that engaging grin of his, the merest Nobody might hope to make his mark as Somebody.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading With that merry brown face (the war had left a scar across cheek and temple), those Celtic grey eyes, that jet-black hair, that "figure for a fencer," and above all that engaging grin of his, the merest Nobody might hope to make his mark as Somebody.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE EXPLANATION A perfectly charming young man came in--a young man so delightful to look at that it seemed almost too much that he should be a duke.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Breezing in" (as Emmy had put it), he smiled his nice smile that brought a dimple like a cut line into each thin, tanned cheek.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE EXPLANATION A perfectly charming young man came in--a young man so delightful to look at that it seemed almost too much that he should be a duke.
jet-blackadjective
of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal
From this reading With that merry brown face (the war had left a scar across cheek and temple), those Celtic grey eyes, that jet-black hair, that "figure for a fencer," and above all that engaging grin of his, the merest Nobody might hope to make his mark as Somebody.
Juliet
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From this reading The smile was for Juliet, whose velvet throne was opposite the door, and for her he waved aloft a small, sealed white parcel.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Then he saw Lady West, and his expression changed.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading With that merry brown face (the war had left a scar across cheek and temple), those Celtic grey eyes, that jet-black hair, that "figure for a fencer," and above all that engaging grin of his, the merest Nobody might hope to make his mark as Somebody.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Breezing in" (as Emmy had put it), he smiled his nice smile that brought a dimple like a cut line into each thin, tanned cheek.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading "Breezing in" (as Emmy had put it), he smiled his nice smile that brought a dimple like a cut line into each thin, tanned cheek.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE EXPLANATION A perfectly charming young man came in--a young man so delightful to look at that it seemed almost too much that he should be a duke.
engage in
From this reading With that merry brown face (the war had left a scar across cheek and temple), those Celtic grey eyes, that jet-black hair, that "figure for a fencer," and above all that engaging grin of his, the merest Nobody might hope to make his mark as Somebody.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE EXPLANATION A perfectly charming young man came in--a young man so delightful to look at that it seemed almost too much that he should be a duke.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading With that merry brown face (the war had left a scar across cheek and temple), those Celtic grey eyes, that jet-black hair, that "figure for a fencer," and above all that engaging grin of his, the merest Nobody might hope to make his mark as Somebody.
merestadjectiveUS /ˈmerəst/
superlative of “mere” — being nothing more than specified
From this reading With that merry brown face (the war had left a scar across cheek and temple), those Celtic grey eyes, that jet-black hair, that "figure for a fencer," and above all that engaging grin of his, the merest Nobody might hope to make his mark as Somebody.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading With that merry brown face (the war had left a scar across cheek and temple), those Celtic grey eyes, that jet-black hair, that "figure for a fencer," and above all that engaging grin of his, the merest Nobody might hope to make his mark as Somebody.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading With that merry brown face (the war had left a scar across cheek and temple), those Celtic grey eyes, that jet-black hair, that "figure for a fencer," and above all that engaging grin of his, the merest Nobody might hope to make his mark as Somebody.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE EXPLANATION A perfectly charming young man came in--a young man so delightful to look at that it seemed almost too much that he should be a duke.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "Breezing in" (as Emmy had put it), he smiled his nice smile that brought a dimple like a cut line into each thin, tanned cheek.
no person; not anyone
From this reading With that merry brown face (the war had left a scar across cheek and temple), those Celtic grey eyes, that jet-black hair, that "figure for a fencer," and above all that engaging grin of his, the merest Nobody might hope to make his mark as Somebody.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With that merry brown face (the war had left a scar across cheek and temple), those Celtic grey eyes, that jet-black hair, that "figure for a fencer," and above all that engaging grin of his, the merest Nobody might hope to make his mark as Somebody.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The smile was for Juliet, whose velvet throne was opposite the door, and for her he waved aloft a small, sealed white parcel.
parcelnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəl/
a wrapped container
From this reading The smile was for Juliet, whose velvet throne was opposite the door, and for her he waved aloft a small, sealed white parcel.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading THE EXPLANATION A perfectly charming young man came in--a young man so delightful to look at that it seemed almost too much that he should be a duke.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Breezing in" (as Emmy had put it), he smiled his nice smile that brought a dimple like a cut line into each thin, tanned cheek.
cut with a saw
From this reading Then he saw Lady West, and his expression changed.
scarnounUS /skɑːr/
a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue
From this reading With that merry brown face (the war had left a scar across cheek and temple), those Celtic grey eyes, that jet-black hair, that "figure for a fencer," and above all that engaging grin of his, the merest Nobody might hope to make his mark as Somebody.
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading The smile was for Juliet, whose velvet throne was opposite the door, and for her he waved aloft a small, sealed white parcel.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE EXPLANATION A perfectly charming young man came in--a young man so delightful to look at that it seemed almost too much that he should be a duke.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THE EXPLANATION A perfectly charming young man came in--a young man so delightful to look at that it seemed almost too much that he should be a duke.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The smile was for Juliet, whose velvet throne was opposite the door, and for her he waved aloft a small, sealed white parcel.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Breezing in" (as Emmy had put it), he smiled his nice smile that brought a dimple like a cut line into each thin, tanned cheek.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Breezing in" (as Emmy had put it), he smiled his nice smile that brought a dimple like a cut line into each thin, tanned cheek.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE EXPLANATION A perfectly charming young man came in--a young man so delightful to look at that it seemed almost too much that he should be a duke.
a person, without saying who
From this reading With that merry brown face (the war had left a scar across cheek and temple), those Celtic grey eyes, that jet-black hair, that "figure for a fencer," and above all that engaging grin of his, the merest Nobody might hope to make his mark as Somebody.
tannedadjectiveUS /tænd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading "Breezing in" (as Emmy had put it), he smiled his nice smile that brought a dimple like a cut line into each thin, tanned cheek.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading With that merry brown face (the war had left a scar across cheek and temple), those Celtic grey eyes, that jet-black hair, that "figure for a fencer," and above all that engaging grin of his, the merest Nobody might hope to make his mark as Somebody.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE EXPLANATION A perfectly charming young man came in--a young man so delightful to look at that it seemed almost too much that he should be a duke.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EXPLANATION A perfectly charming young man came in--a young man so delightful to look at that it seemed almost too much that he should be a duke.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he saw Lady West, and his expression changed.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading "Breezing in" (as Emmy had put it), he smiled his nice smile that brought a dimple like a cut line into each thin, tanned cheek.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading With that merry brown face (the war had left a scar across cheek and temple), those Celtic grey eyes, that jet-black hair, that "figure for a fencer," and above all that engaging grin of his, the merest Nobody might hope to make his mark as Somebody.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading The smile was for Juliet, whose velvet throne was opposite the door, and for her he waved aloft a small, sealed white parcel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE EXPLANATION A perfectly charming young man came in--a young man so delightful to look at that it seemed almost too much that he should be a duke.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading THE EXPLANATION A perfectly charming young man came in--a young man so delightful to look at that it seemed almost too much that he should be a duke.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading The smile was for Juliet, whose velvet throne was opposite the door, and for her he waved aloft a small, sealed white parcel.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading With that merry brown face (the war had left a scar across cheek and temple), those Celtic grey eyes, that jet-black hair, that "figure for a fencer," and above all that engaging grin of his, the merest Nobody might hope to make his mark as Somebody.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The smile was for Juliet, whose velvet throne was opposite the door, and for her he waved aloft a small, sealed white parcel.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading The smile was for Juliet, whose velvet throne was opposite the door, and for her he waved aloft a small, sealed white parcel.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Then he saw Lady West, and his expression changed.
a Caucasian
From this reading The smile was for Juliet, whose velvet throne was opposite the door, and for her he waved aloft a small, sealed white parcel.
belonging to which person
From this reading The smile was for Juliet, whose velvet throne was opposite the door, and for her he waved aloft a small, sealed white parcel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With that merry brown face (the war had left a scar across cheek and temple), those Celtic grey eyes, that jet-black hair, that "figure for a fencer," and above all that engaging grin of his, the merest Nobody might hope to make his mark as Somebody.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE EXPLANATION A perfectly charming young man came in--a young man so delightful to look at that it seemed almost too much that he should be a duke.
