used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That young gentleman, who thought Penn a weak-kneed idiot, had never taken much notice of him, but for the fact that he was perfumed with the unusual scent would not have spoken to him now.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading What he wished to know was why he affected this particular kind of fragrance, and whence he obtained it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But as he looked at the lank creature with his yellow face, and scanty moustache, he guessed that he was exactly the effeminate sort of person who would use perfume.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as he looked at the lank creature with his yellow face, and scanty moustache, he guessed that he was exactly the effeminate sort of person who would use perfume.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But as he looked at the lank creature with his yellow face, and scanty moustache, he guessed that he was exactly the effeminate sort of person who would use perfume.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That young gentleman, who thought Penn a weak-kneed idiot, had never taken much notice of him, but for the fact that he was perfumed with the unusual scent would not have spoken to him now.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading MUDDY WATER The secretary of the late Sir Charles Moon smiled irresolutely when he recognized Dan.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading But as he looked at the lank creature with his yellow face, and scanty moustache, he guessed that he was exactly the effeminate sort of person who would use perfume.
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From this reading MUDDY WATER The secretary of the late Sir Charles Moon smiled irresolutely when he recognized Dan.
effeminateadjectiveUS /iˈfemɪnət/
having unsuitable feminine qualities
From this reading But as he looked at the lank creature with his yellow face, and scanty moustache, he guessed that he was exactly the effeminate sort of person who would use perfume.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading But as he looked at the lank creature with his yellow face, and scanty moustache, he guessed that he was exactly the effeminate sort of person who would use perfume.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But as he looked at the lank creature with his yellow face, and scanty moustache, he guessed that he was exactly the effeminate sort of person who would use perfume.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading That young gentleman, who thought Penn a weak-kneed idiot, had never taken much notice of him, but for the fact that he was perfumed with the unusual scent would not have spoken to him now.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading To gain the information he pretended a friendliness for the man he was far from feeling.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading To gain the information he pretended a friendliness for the man he was far from feeling.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That young gentleman, who thought Penn a weak-kneed idiot, had never taken much notice of him, but for the fact that he was perfumed with the unusual scent would not have spoken to him now.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading What he wished to know was why he affected this particular kind of fragrance, and whence he obtained it.
friendlinessnounUS /ˈfrendlinɪs/
a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company
From this reading To gain the information he pretended a friendliness for the man he was far from feeling.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To gain the information he pretended a friendliness for the man he was far from feeling.
obtain
From this reading To gain the information he pretended a friendliness for the man he was far from feeling.
a man of refinement
From this reading That young gentleman, who thought Penn a weak-kneed idiot, had never taken much notice of him, but for the fact that he was perfumed with the unusual scent would not have spoken to him now.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading But as he looked at the lank creature with his yellow face, and scanty moustache, he guessed that he was exactly the effeminate sort of person who would use perfume.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That young gentleman, who thought Penn a weak-kneed idiot, had never taken much notice of him, but for the fact that he was perfumed with the unusual scent would not have spoken to him now.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading That young gentleman, who thought Penn a weak-kneed idiot, had never taken much notice of him, but for the fact that he was perfumed with the unusual scent would not have spoken to him now.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MUDDY WATER The secretary of the late Sir Charles Moon smiled irresolutely when he recognized Dan.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That young gentleman, who thought Penn a weak-kneed idiot, had never taken much notice of him, but for the fact that he was perfumed with the unusual scent would not have spoken to him now.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But as he looked at the lank creature with his yellow face, and scanty moustache, he guessed that he was exactly the effeminate sort of person who would use perfume.
idiotnounUS /ˈɪdiːət/
a person of subnormal intelligence
From this reading That young gentleman, who thought Penn a weak-kneed idiot, had never taken much notice of him, but for the fact that he was perfumed with the unusual scent would not have spoken to him now.
a message received and understood
From this reading To gain the information he pretended a friendliness for the man he was far from feeling.
irresolutelyadverb
lacking determination or decisiveness
From this reading MUDDY WATER The secretary of the late Sir Charles Moon smiled irresolutely when he recognized Dan.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What he wished to know was why he affected this particular kind of fragrance, and whence he obtained it.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading What he wished to know was why he affected this particular kind of fragrance, and whence he obtained it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading What he wished to know was why he affected this particular kind of fragrance, and whence he obtained it.
lankadjectiveUS /læŋk/
long and thin and often limp
From this reading But as he looked at the lank creature with his yellow face, and scanty moustache, he guessed that he was exactly the effeminate sort of person who would use perfume.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading MUDDY WATER The secretary of the late Sir Charles Moon smiled irresolutely when he recognized Dan.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But as he looked at the lank creature with his yellow face, and scanty moustache, he guessed that he was exactly the effeminate sort of person who would use perfume.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading To gain the information he pretended a friendliness for the man he was far from feeling.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading MUDDY WATER The secretary of the late Sir Charles Moon smiled irresolutely when he recognized Dan.
moustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading But as he looked at the lank creature with his yellow face, and scanty moustache, he guessed that he was exactly the effeminate sort of person who would use perfume.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading That young gentleman, who thought Penn a weak-kneed idiot, had never taken much notice of him, but for the fact that he was perfumed with the unusual scent would not have spoken to him now.
MUDDYadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading MUDDY WATER The secretary of the late Sir Charles Moon smiled irresolutely when he recognized Dan.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading That young gentleman, who thought Penn a weak-kneed idiot, had never taken much notice of him, but for the fact that he was perfumed with the unusual scent would not have spoken to him now.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That young gentleman, who thought Penn a weak-kneed idiot, had never taken much notice of him, but for the fact that he was perfumed with the unusual scent would not have spoken to him now.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading That young gentleman, who thought Penn a weak-kneed idiot, had never taken much notice of him, but for the fact that he was perfumed with the unusual scent would not have spoken to him now.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading That young gentleman, who thought Penn a weak-kneed idiot, had never taken much notice of him, but for the fact that he was perfumed with the unusual scent would not have spoken to him now.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading What he wished to know was why he affected this particular kind of fragrance, and whence he obtained it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MUDDY WATER The secretary of the late Sir Charles Moon smiled irresolutely when he recognized Dan.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading What he wished to know was why he affected this particular kind of fragrance, and whence he obtained it.
PennnounUS /pen/
Englishman and Quaker who founded the colony of Pennsylvania (1644-1718)
From this reading That young gentleman, who thought Penn a weak-kneed idiot, had never taken much notice of him, but for the fact that he was perfumed with the unusual scent would not have spoken to him now.
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading But as he looked at the lank creature with his yellow face, and scanty moustache, he guessed that he was exactly the effeminate sort of person who would use perfume.
perfumedadjectiveUS /pərˈfjuːmd/
filled or impregnated with perfume
From this reading That young gentleman, who thought Penn a weak-kneed idiot, had never taken much notice of him, but for the fact that he was perfumed with the unusual scent would not have spoken to him now.
a human being
From this reading But as he looked at the lank creature with his yellow face, and scanty moustache, he guessed that he was exactly the effeminate sort of person who would use perfume.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading To gain the information he pretended a friendliness for the man he was far from feeling.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading MUDDY WATER The secretary of the late Sir Charles Moon smiled irresolutely when he recognized Dan.
scantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
lacking in magnitude or quantity
From this reading But as he looked at the lank creature with his yellow face, and scanty moustache, he guessed that he was exactly the effeminate sort of person who would use perfume.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading That young gentleman, who thought Penn a weak-kneed idiot, had never taken much notice of him, but for the fact that he was perfumed with the unusual scent would not have spoken to him now.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading MUDDY WATER The secretary of the late Sir Charles Moon smiled irresolutely when he recognized Dan.
term of address for a man
From this reading MUDDY WATER The secretary of the late Sir Charles Moon smiled irresolutely when he recognized Dan.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading MUDDY WATER The secretary of the late Sir Charles Moon smiled irresolutely when he recognized Dan.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading But as he looked at the lank creature with his yellow face, and scanty moustache, he guessed that he was exactly the effeminate sort of person who would use perfume.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading That young gentleman, who thought Penn a weak-kneed idiot, had never taken much notice of him, but for the fact that he was perfumed with the unusual scent would not have spoken to him now.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading That young gentleman, who thought Penn a weak-kneed idiot, had never taken much notice of him, but for the fact that he was perfumed with the unusual scent would not have spoken to him now.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That young gentleman, who thought Penn a weak-kneed idiot, had never taken much notice of him, but for the fact that he was perfumed with the unusual scent would not have spoken to him now.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MUDDY WATER The secretary of the late Sir Charles Moon smiled irresolutely when he recognized Dan.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What he wished to know was why he affected this particular kind of fragrance, and whence he obtained it.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading That young gentleman, who thought Penn a weak-kneed idiot, had never taken much notice of him, but for the fact that he was perfumed with the unusual scent would not have spoken to him now.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That young gentleman, who thought Penn a weak-kneed idiot, had never taken much notice of him, but for the fact that he was perfumed with the unusual scent would not have spoken to him now.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading That young gentleman, who thought Penn a weak-kneed idiot, had never taken much notice of him, but for the fact that he was perfumed with the unusual scent would not have spoken to him now.
the act of using
From this reading But as he looked at the lank creature with his yellow face, and scanty moustache, he guessed that he was exactly the effeminate sort of person who would use perfume.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That young gentleman, who thought Penn a weak-kneed idiot, had never taken much notice of him, but for the fact that he was perfumed with the unusual scent would not have spoken to him now.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading MUDDY WATER The secretary of the late Sir Charles Moon smiled irresolutely when he recognized Dan.
weak-kneedadjective
lacking will power or resolution
From this reading That young gentleman, who thought Penn a weak-kneed idiot, had never taken much notice of him, but for the fact that he was perfumed with the unusual scent would not have spoken to him now.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What he wished to know was why he affected this particular kind of fragrance, and whence he obtained it.
at the time that
From this reading MUDDY WATER The secretary of the late Sir Charles Moon smiled irresolutely when he recognized Dan.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading What he wished to know was why he affected this particular kind of fragrance, and whence he obtained it.
which person or people
From this reading That young gentleman, who thought Penn a weak-kneed idiot, had never taken much notice of him, but for the fact that he was perfumed with the unusual scent would not have spoken to him now.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading What he wished to know was why he affected this particular kind of fragrance, and whence he obtained it.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading What he wished to know was why he affected this particular kind of fragrance, and whence he obtained it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That young gentleman, who thought Penn a weak-kneed idiot, had never taken much notice of him, but for the fact that he was perfumed with the unusual scent would not have spoken to him now.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading That young gentleman, who thought Penn a weak-kneed idiot, had never taken much notice of him, but for the fact that he was perfumed with the unusual scent would not have spoken to him now.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading But as he looked at the lank creature with his yellow face, and scanty moustache, he guessed that he was exactly the effeminate sort of person who would use perfume.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading That young gentleman, who thought Penn a weak-kneed idiot, had never taken much notice of him, but for the fact that he was perfumed with the unusual scent would not have spoken to him now.
