used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When a woman frankly comments on a man’s appearance to his face it is evident that her friendship for him is on a very firm basis.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading When a woman frankly comments on a man’s appearance to his face it is evident that her friendship for him is on a very firm basis.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thus said Mrs. Percy-Bartlett to Richard, as her brown eyes rested questioningly on his pale countenance.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading When a woman frankly comments on a man’s appearance to his face it is evident that her friendship for him is on a very firm basis.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading You have been working too hard.”
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Thus said Mrs. Percy-Bartlett to Richard, as her brown eyes rested questioningly on his pale countenance.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading When a woman frankly comments on a man’s appearance to his face it is evident that her friendship for him is on a very firm basis.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Thus said Mrs. Percy-Bartlett to Richard, as her brown eyes rested questioningly on his pale countenance.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading When a woman frankly comments on a man’s appearance to his face it is evident that her friendship for him is on a very firm basis.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Thus said Mrs. Percy-Bartlett to Richard, as her brown eyes rested questioningly on his pale countenance.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When a woman frankly comments on a man’s appearance to his face it is evident that her friendship for him is on a very firm basis.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading When a woman frankly comments on a man’s appearance to his face it is evident that her friendship for him is on a very firm basis.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When a woman frankly comments on a man’s appearance to his face it is evident that her friendship for him is on a very firm basis.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading When a woman frankly comments on a man’s appearance to his face it is evident that her friendship for him is on a very firm basis.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading When a woman frankly comments on a man’s appearance to his face it is evident that her friendship for him is on a very firm basis.
gratefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtfəli/
with appreciation; in a grateful manner
From this reading “Perhaps so,” returned Richard, smiling gratefully.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading You have been working too hard.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You have been working too hard.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus said Mrs. Percy-Bartlett to Richard, as her brown eyes rested questioningly on his pale countenance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When a woman frankly comments on a man’s appearance to his face it is evident that her friendship for him is on a very firm basis.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus said Mrs. Percy-Bartlett to Richard, as her brown eyes rested questioningly on his pale countenance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When a woman frankly comments on a man’s appearance to his face it is evident that her friendship for him is on a very firm basis.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When a woman frankly comments on a man’s appearance to his face it is evident that her friendship for him is on a very firm basis.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “You look tired, Mr. Stoughton.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When a woman frankly comments on a man’s appearance to his face it is evident that her friendship for him is on a very firm basis.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “You look tired, Mr. Stoughton.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Thus said Mrs. Percy-Bartlett to Richard, as her brown eyes rested questioningly on his pale countenance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Thus said Mrs. Percy-Bartlett to Richard, as her brown eyes rested questioningly on his pale countenance.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Thus said Mrs. Percy-Bartlett to Richard, as her brown eyes rested questioningly on his pale countenance.
Percy-Bartlett
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From this reading Thus said Mrs. Percy-Bartlett to Richard, as her brown eyes rested questioningly on his pale countenance.
by chance
From this reading “Perhaps so,” returned Richard, smiling gratefully.
questioninglyadverb
in a curious and questioning manner
From this reading Thus said Mrs. Percy-Bartlett to Richard, as her brown eyes rested questioningly on his pale countenance.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Thus said Mrs. Percy-Bartlett to Richard, as her brown eyes rested questioningly on his pale countenance.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “Perhaps so,” returned Richard, smiling gratefully.
Richard
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From this reading Thus said Mrs. Percy-Bartlett to Richard, as her brown eyes rested questioningly on his pale countenance.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Thus said Mrs. Percy-Bartlett to Richard, as her brown eyes rested questioningly on his pale countenance.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading “Perhaps so,” returned Richard, smiling gratefully.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Perhaps so,” returned Richard, smiling gratefully.
Stoughton
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From this reading “You look tired, Mr. Stoughton.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When a woman frankly comments on a man’s appearance to his face it is evident that her friendship for him is on a very firm basis.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus said Mrs. Percy-Bartlett to Richard, as her brown eyes rested questioningly on his pale countenance.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading “You look tired, Mr. Stoughton.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thus said Mrs. Percy-Bartlett to Richard, as her brown eyes rested questioningly on his pale countenance.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading You have been working too hard.”
precisely as stated
From this reading When a woman frankly comments on a man’s appearance to his face it is evident that her friendship for him is on a very firm basis.
at the time that
From this reading When a woman frankly comments on a man’s appearance to his face it is evident that her friendship for him is on a very firm basis.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading When a woman frankly comments on a man’s appearance to his face it is evident that her friendship for him is on a very firm basis.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading You have been working too hard.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You look tired, Mr. Stoughton.
