adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Of the "Man with the Tiger Mark"_ It is a moot question as to whether a curl can be more alluring when it glows beneath the fiery kisses of the sun, or shines demurely in the tender radiance of the moon.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading As Bellew looked at it now,--that same small curl that nodded and beckoned to him above Anthea's left ear,--he strongly inclined to the latter opinion.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading "Only as far as Mrs. Dibbin's cottage,--just across the meadow."
AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading "Adam tells me that you are going out, Miss Anthea."
alluringadjectiveUS /əˈlʊrɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading _Of the "Man with the Tiger Mark"_ It is a moot question as to whether a curl can be more alluring when it glows beneath the fiery kisses of the sun, or shines demurely in the tender radiance of the moon.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading "Adam also informs me that Mrs. Dibbin is a witch."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Bellew looked at it now,--that same small curl that nodded and beckoned to him above Anthea's left ear,--he strongly inclined to the latter opinion.
Anthea
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From this reading "Adam tells me that you are going out, Miss Anthea."
Anthea's
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From this reading As Bellew looked at it now,--that same small curl that nodded and beckoned to him above Anthea's left ear,--he strongly inclined to the latter opinion.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Adam tells me that you are going out, Miss Anthea."
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Of the "Man with the Tiger Mark"_ It is a moot question as to whether a curl can be more alluring when it glows beneath the fiery kisses of the sun, or shines demurely in the tender radiance of the moon.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As Bellew looked at it now,--that same small curl that nodded and beckoned to him above Anthea's left ear,--he strongly inclined to the latter opinion.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Of the "Man with the Tiger Mark"_ It is a moot question as to whether a curl can be more alluring when it glows beneath the fiery kisses of the sun, or shines demurely in the tender radiance of the moon.
beckonedverbUS /ˈbekənd/
past form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading As Bellew looked at it now,--that same small curl that nodded and beckoned to him above Anthea's left ear,--he strongly inclined to the latter opinion.
Bellew
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From this reading As Bellew looked at it now,--that same small curl that nodded and beckoned to him above Anthea's left ear,--he strongly inclined to the latter opinion.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading _Of the "Man with the Tiger Mark"_ It is a moot question as to whether a curl can be more alluring when it glows beneath the fiery kisses of the sun, or shines demurely in the tender radiance of the moon.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading _Of the "Man with the Tiger Mark"_ It is a moot question as to whether a curl can be more alluring when it glows beneath the fiery kisses of the sun, or shines demurely in the tender radiance of the moon.
cottagenounUS /ˈkɑːtədʒ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading "Only as far as Mrs. Dibbin's cottage,--just across the meadow."
curlverbUS /kɜːrl/
form a curl, curve, or kink
From this reading _Of the "Man with the Tiger Mark"_ It is a moot question as to whether a curl can be more alluring when it glows beneath the fiery kisses of the sun, or shines demurely in the tender radiance of the moon.
demurelyadverbUS /dɪˈmjʊrli/
in a demure manner
From this reading _Of the "Man with the Tiger Mark"_ It is a moot question as to whether a curl can be more alluring when it glows beneath the fiery kisses of the sun, or shines demurely in the tender radiance of the moon.
Dibbin
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From this reading "Adam also informs me that Mrs. Dibbin is a witch."
Dibbin's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Only as far as Mrs. Dibbin's cottage,--just across the meadow."
earnounUS /iːr/
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading As Bellew looked at it now,--that same small curl that nodded and beckoned to him above Anthea's left ear,--he strongly inclined to the latter opinion.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "Only as far as Mrs. Dibbin's cottage,--just across the meadow."
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading _Of the "Man with the Tiger Mark"_ It is a moot question as to whether a curl can be more alluring when it glows beneath the fiery kisses of the sun, or shines demurely in the tender radiance of the moon.
glowsnounUS /ɡloʊz/
plural of “glow” — an alert and refreshed state
From this reading _Of the "Man with the Tiger Mark"_ It is a moot question as to whether a curl can be more alluring when it glows beneath the fiery kisses of the sun, or shines demurely in the tender radiance of the moon.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading "Adam tells me that you are going out, Miss Anthea."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Bellew looked at it now,--that same small curl that nodded and beckoned to him above Anthea's left ear,--he strongly inclined to the latter opinion.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As Bellew looked at it now,--that same small curl that nodded and beckoned to him above Anthea's left ear,--he strongly inclined to the latter opinion.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Of the "Man with the Tiger Mark"_ It is a moot question as to whether a curl can be more alluring when it glows beneath the fiery kisses of the sun, or shines demurely in the tender radiance of the moon.
inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading As Bellew looked at it now,--that same small curl that nodded and beckoned to him above Anthea's left ear,--he strongly inclined to the latter opinion.
informsverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmz/
third-person singular of “inform” — impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading "Adam also informs me that Mrs. Dibbin is a witch."
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Of the "Man with the Tiger Mark"_ It is a moot question as to whether a curl can be more alluring when it glows beneath the fiery kisses of the sun, or shines demurely in the tender radiance of the moon.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Of the "Man with the Tiger Mark"_ It is a moot question as to whether a curl can be more alluring when it glows beneath the fiery kisses of the sun, or shines demurely in the tender radiance of the moon.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading "Only as far as Mrs. Dibbin's cottage,--just across the meadow."
kissesnounUS /ˈkɪsəz/
plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading _Of the "Man with the Tiger Mark"_ It is a moot question as to whether a curl can be more alluring when it glows beneath the fiery kisses of the sun, or shines demurely in the tender radiance of the moon.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading As Bellew looked at it now,--that same small curl that nodded and beckoned to him above Anthea's left ear,--he strongly inclined to the latter opinion.
leftnounUS /left/
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 As Bellew looked at it now,--that same small curl that nodded and beckoned to him above Anthea's left ear,--he strongly inclined to the latter opinion.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As Bellew looked at it now,--that same small curl that nodded and beckoned to him above Anthea's left ear,--he strongly inclined to the latter opinion.
MannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _Of the "Man with the Tiger Mark"_ It is a moot question as to whether a curl can be more alluring when it glows beneath the fiery kisses of the sun, or shines demurely in the tender radiance of the moon.
MarkverbUS /mɑːrk/
attach a tag or label to
From this reading _Of the "Man with the Tiger Mark"_ It is a moot question as to whether a curl can be more alluring when it glows beneath the fiery kisses of the sun, or shines demurely in the tender radiance of the moon.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Adam tells me that you are going out, Miss Anthea."
meadownounUS /ˈmedoʊ/
a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading "Only as far as Mrs. Dibbin's cottage,--just across the meadow."
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Adam tells me that you are going out, Miss Anthea."
moonnounUS /muːn/
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading _Of the "Man with the Tiger Mark"_ It is a moot question as to whether a curl can be more alluring when it glows beneath the fiery kisses of the sun, or shines demurely in the tender radiance of the moon.
mootadjectiveUS /muːt/
of no legal significance (as having been previously decided)
From this reading _Of the "Man with the Tiger Mark"_ It is a moot question as to whether a curl can be more alluring when it glows beneath the fiery kisses of the sun, or shines demurely in the tender radiance of the moon.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _Of the "Man with the Tiger Mark"_ It is a moot question as to whether a curl can be more alluring when it glows beneath the fiery kisses of the sun, or shines demurely in the tender radiance of the moon.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Only as far as Mrs. Dibbin's cottage,--just across the meadow."
noddedverbUS /ˈnɑːdəd/
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading As Bellew looked at it now,--that same small curl that nodded and beckoned to him above Anthea's left ear,--he strongly inclined to the latter opinion.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As Bellew looked at it now,--that same small curl that nodded and beckoned to him above Anthea's left ear,--he strongly inclined to the latter opinion.
OfprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Of the "Man with the Tiger Mark"_ It is a moot question as to whether a curl can be more alluring when it glows beneath the fiery kisses of the sun, or shines demurely in the tender radiance of the moon.
OnlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading "Only as far as Mrs. Dibbin's cottage,--just across the meadow."
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading As Bellew looked at it now,--that same small curl that nodded and beckoned to him above Anthea's left ear,--he strongly inclined to the latter opinion.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _Of the "Man with the Tiger Mark"_ It is a moot question as to whether a curl can be more alluring when it glows beneath the fiery kisses of the sun, or shines demurely in the tender radiance of the moon.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Adam tells me that you are going out, Miss Anthea."
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading _Of the "Man with the Tiger Mark"_ It is a moot question as to whether a curl can be more alluring when it glows beneath the fiery kisses of the sun, or shines demurely in the tender radiance of the moon.
radiancenounUS /ˈreɪdiːəns/
the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
From this reading _Of the "Man with the Tiger Mark"_ It is a moot question as to whether a curl can be more alluring when it glows beneath the fiery kisses of the sun, or shines demurely in the tender radiance of the moon.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading As Bellew looked at it now,--that same small curl that nodded and beckoned to him above Anthea's left ear,--he strongly inclined to the latter opinion.
shinesnounUS /ʃaɪnz/
plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
From this reading _Of the "Man with the Tiger Mark"_ It is a moot question as to whether a curl can be more alluring when it glows beneath the fiery kisses of the sun, or shines demurely in the tender radiance of the moon.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As Bellew looked at it now,--that same small curl that nodded and beckoned to him above Anthea's left ear,--he strongly inclined to the latter opinion.
stronglyadverbUS /ˈstrɔːŋli/
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading As Bellew looked at it now,--that same small curl that nodded and beckoned to him above Anthea's left ear,--he strongly inclined to the latter opinion.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading _Of the "Man with the Tiger Mark"_ It is a moot question as to whether a curl can be more alluring when it glows beneath the fiery kisses of the sun, or shines demurely in the tender radiance of the moon.
tellsnounUS /telz/
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading "Adam tells me that you are going out, Miss Anthea."
tenderadjectiveUS /ˈtendər/
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading _Of the "Man with the Tiger Mark"_ It is a moot question as to whether a curl can be more alluring when it glows beneath the fiery kisses of the sun, or shines demurely in the tender radiance of the moon.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As Bellew looked at it now,--that same small curl that nodded and beckoned to him above Anthea's left ear,--he strongly inclined to the latter opinion.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Of the "Man with the Tiger Mark"_ It is a moot question as to whether a curl can be more alluring when it glows beneath the fiery kisses of the sun, or shines demurely in the tender radiance of the moon.
TigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading _Of the "Man with the Tiger Mark"_ It is a moot question as to whether a curl can be more alluring when it glows beneath the fiery kisses of the sun, or shines demurely in the tender radiance of the moon.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Of the "Man with the Tiger Mark"_ It is a moot question as to whether a curl can be more alluring when it glows beneath the fiery kisses of the sun, or shines demurely in the tender radiance of the moon.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading _Of the "Man with the Tiger Mark"_ It is a moot question as to whether a curl can be more alluring when it glows beneath the fiery kisses of the sun, or shines demurely in the tender radiance of the moon.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading _Of the "Man with the Tiger Mark"_ It is a moot question as to whether a curl can be more alluring when it glows beneath the fiery kisses of the sun, or shines demurely in the tender radiance of the moon.
witchnounUS /wɪtʃ/
a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading "Adam also informs me that Mrs. Dibbin is a witch."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Of the "Man with the Tiger Mark"_ It is a moot question as to whether a curl can be more alluring when it glows beneath the fiery kisses of the sun, or shines demurely in the tender radiance of the moon.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Adam tells me that you are going out, Miss Anthea."
