used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading VERTY EXPRESSES A DESIRE TO IMITATE MR.
ahemnoun
the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc.
From this reading "Fairest of your sex!" said the enthusiastic Mr. Jinks, "how can I express the delight which your presence inspires me with--ahem!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The voice which they heard first was that of Mr. Jinks; and that gentleman was apparently engaged in the pleasant occupation of complimenting a lady.
from appearances alone
From this reading The voice which they heard first was that of Mr. Jinks; and that gentleman was apparently engaged in the pleasant occupation of complimenting a lady.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sound of a fan coming in contact with a masculine hand was heard, and a mincing voice replied:-- "Oh, you are a great flatterer, Mr. Jinks.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Fairest of your sex!" said the enthusiastic Mr. Jinks, "how can I express the delight which your presence inspires me with--ahem!"
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The sound of a fan coming in contact with a masculine hand was heard, and a mincing voice replied:-- "Oh, you are a great flatterer, Mr. Jinks.
complimentingverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləmentɪŋ/
-ing form of “compliment” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading The voice which they heard first was that of Mr. Jinks; and that gentleman was apparently engaged in the pleasant occupation of complimenting a lady.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading The sound of a fan coming in contact with a masculine hand was heard, and a mincing voice replied:-- "Oh, you are a great flatterer, Mr. Jinks.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "Fairest of your sex!" said the enthusiastic Mr. Jinks, "how can I express the delight which your presence inspires me with--ahem!"
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading VERTY EXPRESSES A DESIRE TO IMITATE MR.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The voice which they heard first was that of Mr. Jinks; and that gentleman was apparently engaged in the pleasant occupation of complimenting a lady.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading "Fairest of your sex!" said the enthusiastic Mr. Jinks, "how can I express the delight which your presence inspires me with--ahem!"
give expression to
From this reading "Fairest of your sex!" said the enthusiastic Mr. Jinks, "how can I express the delight which your presence inspires me with--ahem!"
EXPRESSESnounUS /ɪkˈspresəz/
plural of “express” — mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
From this reading VERTY EXPRESSES A DESIRE TO IMITATE MR.
FairestadjectiveUS /ˈferɪst/
superlative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "Fairest of your sex!" said the enthusiastic Mr. Jinks, "how can I express the delight which your presence inspires me with--ahem!"
fanverbUS /fæn/
strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading The sound of a fan coming in contact with a masculine hand was heard, and a mincing voice replied:-- "Oh, you are a great flatterer, Mr. Jinks.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The voice which they heard first was that of Mr. Jinks; and that gentleman was apparently engaged in the pleasant occupation of complimenting a lady.
flatterernoun
a person who uses flattery
From this reading The sound of a fan coming in contact with a masculine hand was heard, and a mincing voice replied:-- "Oh, you are a great flatterer, Mr. Jinks.
a man of refinement
From this reading The voice which they heard first was that of Mr. Jinks; and that gentleman was apparently engaged in the pleasant occupation of complimenting a lady.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The sound of a fan coming in contact with a masculine hand was heard, and a mincing voice replied:-- "Oh, you are a great flatterer, Mr. Jinks.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The sound of a fan coming in contact with a masculine hand was heard, and a mincing voice replied:-- "Oh, you are a great flatterer, Mr. Jinks.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The voice which they heard first was that of Mr. Jinks; and that gentleman was apparently engaged in the pleasant occupation of complimenting a lady.
how
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From this reading "Fairest of your sex!" said the enthusiastic Mr. Jinks, "how can I express the delight which your presence inspires me with--ahem!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Fairest of your sex!" said the enthusiastic Mr. Jinks, "how can I express the delight which your presence inspires me with--ahem!"
IMITATEverbUS /ˈɪməteɪt/
reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading VERTY EXPRESSES A DESIRE TO IMITATE MR.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The voice which they heard first was that of Mr. Jinks; and that gentleman was apparently engaged in the pleasant occupation of complimenting a lady.
inspiresverbUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪrz/
third-person singular of “inspire” — heighten or intensify
From this reading "Fairest of your sex!" said the enthusiastic Mr. Jinks, "how can I express the delight which your presence inspires me with--ahem!"
JINKSnounUS /dʒɪŋks/
noisy and mischievous merrymaking
From this reading JINKS.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The voice which they heard first was that of Mr. Jinks; and that gentleman was apparently engaged in the pleasant occupation of complimenting a lady.
masculineadjectiveUS /ˈmæskjələn/
of grammatical gender
From this reading The sound of a fan coming in contact with a masculine hand was heard, and a mincing voice replied:-- "Oh, you are a great flatterer, Mr. Jinks.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Fairest of your sex!" said the enthusiastic Mr. Jinks, "how can I express the delight which your presence inspires me with--ahem!"
mincingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪnsɪŋ/
affectedly dainty or refined
From this reading The sound of a fan coming in contact with a masculine hand was heard, and a mincing voice replied:-- "Oh, you are a great flatterer, Mr. Jinks.
a form of address for a man
From this reading VERTY EXPRESSES A DESIRE TO IMITATE MR.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading The voice which they heard first was that of Mr. Jinks; and that gentleman was apparently engaged in the pleasant occupation of complimenting a lady.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The voice which they heard first was that of Mr. Jinks; and that gentleman was apparently engaged in the pleasant occupation of complimenting a lady.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading The sound of a fan coming in contact with a masculine hand was heard, and a mincing voice replied:-- "Oh, you are a great flatterer, Mr. Jinks.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The voice which they heard first was that of Mr. Jinks; and that gentleman was apparently engaged in the pleasant occupation of complimenting a lady.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading "Fairest of your sex!" said the enthusiastic Mr. Jinks, "how can I express the delight which your presence inspires me with--ahem!"
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading The sound of a fan coming in contact with a masculine hand was heard, and a mincing voice replied:-- "Oh, you are a great flatterer, Mr. Jinks.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Fairest of your sex!" said the enthusiastic Mr. Jinks, "how can I express the delight which your presence inspires me with--ahem!"
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading "Fairest of your sex!" said the enthusiastic Mr. Jinks, "how can I express the delight which your presence inspires me with--ahem!"
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The sound of a fan coming in contact with a masculine hand was heard, and a mincing voice replied:-- "Oh, you are a great flatterer, Mr. Jinks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The voice which they heard first was that of Mr. Jinks; and that gentleman was apparently engaged in the pleasant occupation of complimenting a lady.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The voice which they heard first was that of Mr. Jinks; and that gentleman was apparently engaged in the pleasant occupation of complimenting a lady.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The voice which they heard first was that of Mr. Jinks; and that gentleman was apparently engaged in the pleasant occupation of complimenting a lady.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading VERTY EXPRESSES A DESIRE TO IMITATE MR.
VERTY
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From this reading VERTY EXPRESSES A DESIRE TO IMITATE MR.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The voice which they heard first was that of Mr. Jinks; and that gentleman was apparently engaged in the pleasant occupation of complimenting a lady.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The voice which they heard first was that of Mr. Jinks; and that gentleman was apparently engaged in the pleasant occupation of complimenting a lady.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The voice which they heard first was that of Mr. Jinks; and that gentleman was apparently engaged in the pleasant occupation of complimenting a lady.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Fairest of your sex!" said the enthusiastic Mr. Jinks, "how can I express the delight which your presence inspires me with--ahem!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The sound of a fan coming in contact with a masculine hand was heard, and a mincing voice replied:-- "Oh, you are a great flatterer, Mr. Jinks.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Fairest of your sex!" said the enthusiastic Mr. Jinks, "how can I express the delight which your presence inspires me with--ahem!"
