used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "Wal," he said with the air of a welcoming host, "this is a downright surprise."
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Rangoon had already seen her, and was grinning a welcome.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rangoon had already seen her, and was grinning a welcome.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading HELP WEARS A MASK Penny couldn't turn back without making herself appear ridiculous.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading HELP WEARS A MASK Penny couldn't turn back without making herself appear ridiculous.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading He took his hat off with a flourish and revealed black hair, parted low on one side and plastered down upon his forehead with a carefully nurtured dip.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading He took his hat off with a flourish and revealed black hair, parted low on one side and plastered down upon his forehead with a carefully nurtured dip.
couldn't
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From this reading HELP WEARS A MASK Penny couldn't turn back without making herself appear ridiculous.
dipverbUS /dɪp/
immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
From this reading He took his hat off with a flourish and revealed black hair, parted low on one side and plastered down upon his forehead with a carefully nurtured dip.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He took his hat off with a flourish and revealed black hair, parted low on one side and plastered down upon his forehead with a carefully nurtured dip.
downrightadverbUS /ˈdaʊnraɪt/
thoroughgoing
From this reading "Wal," he said with the air of a welcoming host, "this is a downright surprise."
flourishverbUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃ/
grow vigorously
From this reading He took his hat off with a flourish and revealed black hair, parted low on one side and plastered down upon his forehead with a carefully nurtured dip.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading He took his hat off with a flourish and revealed black hair, parted low on one side and plastered down upon his forehead with a carefully nurtured dip.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His hair gleamed from greasy stuff that he used on it.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading His hair gleamed from greasy stuff that he used on it.
greasyadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːsi/
containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
From this reading His hair gleamed from greasy stuff that he used on it.
grinningnounUS /ˈɡrɪnɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Rangoon had already seen her, and was grinning a welcome.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rangoon had already seen her, and was grinning a welcome.
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 He took his hat off with a flourish and revealed black hair, parted low on one side and plastered down upon his forehead with a carefully nurtured dip.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading He took his hat off with a flourish and revealed black hair, parted low on one side and plastered down upon his forehead with a carefully nurtured dip.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He took his hat off with a flourish and revealed black hair, parted low on one side and plastered down upon his forehead with a carefully nurtured dip.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading HELP WEARS A MASK Penny couldn't turn back without making herself appear ridiculous.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Rangoon had already seen her, and was grinning a welcome.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading HELP WEARS A MASK Penny couldn't turn back without making herself appear ridiculous.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He took his hat off with a flourish and revealed black hair, parted low on one side and plastered down upon his forehead with a carefully nurtured dip.
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 "Wal," he said with the air of a welcoming host, "this is a downright surprise."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Wal," he said with the air of a welcoming host, "this is a downright surprise."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His hair gleamed from greasy stuff that he used on it.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He took his hat off with a flourish and revealed black hair, parted low on one side and plastered down upon his forehead with a carefully nurtured dip.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading HELP WEARS A MASK Penny couldn't turn back without making herself appear ridiculous.
MASKverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading HELP WEARS A MASK Penny couldn't turn back without making herself appear ridiculous.
nurturedverbUS /ˈnɜːrtʃərd/
past form of “nurture” — help develop, help grow
From this reading He took his hat off with a flourish and revealed black hair, parted low on one side and plastered down upon his forehead with a carefully nurtured dip.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Wal," he said with the air of a welcoming host, "this is a downright surprise."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He took his hat off with a flourish and revealed black hair, parted low on one side and plastered down upon his forehead with a carefully nurtured dip.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He took his hat off with a flourish and revealed black hair, parted low on one side and plastered down upon his forehead with a carefully nurtured dip.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He took his hat off with a flourish and revealed black hair, parted low on one side and plastered down upon his forehead with a carefully nurtured dip.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading He took his hat off with a flourish and revealed black hair, parted low on one side and plastered down upon his forehead with a carefully nurtured dip.
PennynounUS /ˈpeni/
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading HELP WEARS A MASK Penny couldn't turn back without making herself appear ridiculous.
plasteredadjectiveUS /ˈplæstərd/
(of hair) made smooth by applying a sticky or glossy substance
From this reading He took his hat off with a flourish and revealed black hair, parted low on one side and plastered down upon his forehead with a carefully nurtured dip.
RangoonnounUS /ræŋˈɡuːn/
the capital and largest city of Myanmar; located in the south near the Irrawaddy river delta
From this reading Rangoon had already seen her, and was grinning a welcome.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading He took his hat off with a flourish and revealed black hair, parted low on one side and plastered down upon his forehead with a carefully nurtured dip.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading HELP WEARS A MASK Penny couldn't turn back without making herself appear ridiculous.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Wal," he said with the air of a welcoming host, "this is a downright surprise."
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Rangoon had already seen her, and was grinning a welcome.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He took his hat off with a flourish and revealed black hair, parted low on one side and plastered down upon his forehead with a carefully nurtured dip.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading His hair gleamed from greasy stuff that he used on it.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading "Wal," he said with the air of a welcoming host, "this is a downright surprise."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His hair gleamed from greasy stuff that he used on it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Wal," he said with the air of a welcoming host, "this is a downright surprise."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Wal," he said with the air of a welcoming host, "this is a downright surprise."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took his hat off with a flourish and revealed black hair, parted low on one side and plastered down upon his forehead with a carefully nurtured dip.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading HELP WEARS A MASK Penny couldn't turn back without making herself appear ridiculous.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He took his hat off with a flourish and revealed black hair, parted low on one side and plastered down upon his forehead with a carefully nurtured dip.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading His hair gleamed from greasy stuff that he used on it.
Wal
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From this reading "Wal," he said with the air of a welcoming host, "this is a downright surprise."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rangoon had already seen her, and was grinning a welcome.
WEARSnounUS /werz/
plural of “wear” — impairment resulting from long use
From this reading HELP WEARS A MASK Penny couldn't turn back without making herself appear ridiculous.
accept gladly
From this reading Rangoon had already seen her, and was grinning a welcome.
welcomingadjectiveUS /ˈwelkəmɪŋ/
very cordial
From this reading "Wal," he said with the air of a welcoming host, "this is a downright surprise."
in the company of; together with
From this reading He took his hat off with a flourish and revealed black hair, parted low on one side and plastered down upon his forehead with a carefully nurtured dip.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading HELP WEARS A MASK Penny couldn't turn back without making herself appear ridiculous.
