used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MABYN One was a tall, stylishly dressed, handsome girl, of striking appearance.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She might be about twenty-five years of age, and her face, though free from lines, suggested a history.
how long something has existed
From this reading She might be about twenty-five years of age, and her face, though free from lines, suggested a history.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I had almost called her a woman, for although she was still young, her appearance could not be called strictly girlish.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I had almost called her a woman, for although she was still young, her appearance could not be called strictly girlish.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She might be about twenty-five years of age, and her face, though free from lines, suggested a history.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading MABYN One was a tall, stylishly dressed, handsome girl, of striking appearance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I had almost called her a woman, for although she was still young, her appearance could not be called strictly girlish.
BEHAVIOURnounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading THE STRANGE BEHAVIOUR OF GEORGE ST.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I had almost called her a woman, for although she was still young, her appearance could not be called strictly girlish.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I had almost called her a woman, for although she was still young, her appearance could not be called strictly girlish.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading MABYN One was a tall, stylishly dressed, handsome girl, of striking appearance.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I thought, too, that there was a lack of frankness in her face, and that she had a furtive look in her eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She might be about twenty-five years of age, and her face, though free from lines, suggested a history.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had almost called her a woman, for although she was still young, her appearance could not be called strictly girlish.
franknessnounUS /ˈfræŋknəs/
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
From this reading I thought, too, that there was a lack of frankness in her face, and that she had a furtive look in her eyes.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading She might be about twenty-five years of age, and her face, though free from lines, suggested a history.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She might be about twenty-five years of age, and her face, though free from lines, suggested a history.
furtiveadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtɪv/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading I thought, too, that there was a lack of frankness in her face, and that she had a furtive look in her eyes.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading THE STRANGE BEHAVIOUR OF GEORGE ST.
a young female
From this reading MABYN One was a tall, stylishly dressed, handsome girl, of striking appearance.
girlishadjectiveUS /ˈɡɜːrlɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young girl
From this reading I had almost called her a woman, for although she was still young, her appearance could not be called strictly girlish.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had almost called her a woman, for although she was still young, her appearance could not be called strictly girlish.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading MABYN One was a tall, stylishly dressed, handsome girl, of striking appearance.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I had almost called her a woman, for although she was still young, her appearance could not be called strictly girlish.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading She might be about twenty-five years of age, and her face, though free from lines, suggested a history.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had almost called her a woman, for although she was still young, her appearance could not be called strictly girlish.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I thought, too, that there was a lack of frankness in her face, and that she had a furtive look in her eyes.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading I thought, too, that there was a lack of frankness in her face, and that she had a furtive look in her eyes.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading She might be about twenty-five years of age, and her face, though free from lines, suggested a history.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I thought, too, that there was a lack of frankness in her face, and that she had a furtive look in her eyes.
MABYN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MABYN One was a tall, stylishly dressed, handsome girl, of striking appearance.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She might be about twenty-five years of age, and her face, though free from lines, suggested a history.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I had almost called her a woman, for although she was still young, her appearance could not be called strictly girlish.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STRANGE BEHAVIOUR OF GEORGE ST.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading MABYN One was a tall, stylishly dressed, handsome girl, of striking appearance.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had almost called her a woman, for although she was still young, her appearance could not be called strictly girlish.
ST
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE STRANGE BEHAVIOUR OF GEORGE ST.
not in physical motion
From this reading I had almost called her a woman, for although she was still young, her appearance could not be called strictly girlish.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading THE STRANGE BEHAVIOUR OF GEORGE ST.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading I had almost called her a woman, for although she was still young, her appearance could not be called strictly girlish.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading MABYN One was a tall, stylishly dressed, handsome girl, of striking appearance.
stylishlyadverbUS /ˈstaɪlɪʃli/
in a stylish manner
From this reading MABYN One was a tall, stylishly dressed, handsome girl, of striking appearance.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading She might be about twenty-five years of age, and her face, though free from lines, suggested a history.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading MABYN One was a tall, stylishly dressed, handsome girl, of striking appearance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I thought, too, that there was a lack of frankness in her face, and that she had a furtive look in her eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STRANGE BEHAVIOUR OF GEORGE ST.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I thought, too, that there was a lack of frankness in her face, and that she had a furtive look in her eyes.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She might be about twenty-five years of age, and her face, though free from lines, suggested a history.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I thought, too, that there was a lack of frankness in her face, and that she had a furtive look in her eyes.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I thought, too, that there was a lack of frankness in her face, and that she had a furtive look in her eyes.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading She might be about twenty-five years of age, and her face, though free from lines, suggested a history.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MABYN One was a tall, stylishly dressed, handsome girl, of striking appearance.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I had almost called her a woman, for although she was still young, her appearance could not be called strictly girlish.
a late time of life
From this reading She might be about twenty-five years of age, and her face, though free from lines, suggested a history.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I had almost called her a woman, for although she was still young, her appearance could not be called strictly girlish.
