used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then it was his face, clean-shaven and intellectual--the face of a boyish man, mobile and keen in expression.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She liked the way he did his dark brown hair, almost as dark as hers, swept straight back without a parting from his forehead.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading The strange man was rather amused as he climbed the stairs, but he showed no amusement when he entered.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading The strange man was rather amused as he climbed the stairs, but he showed no amusement when he entered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jehane laid aside her book leisurely and rose from her chair; he was even better to look at than she had expected.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The strange man was rather amused as he climbed the stairs, but he showed no amusement when he entered.
on or to one side
From this reading Jehane laid aside her book leisurely and rose from her chair; he was even better to look at than she had expected.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jehane laid aside her book leisurely and rose from her chair; he was even better to look at than she had expected.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading It was his clothes that impressed her first; the gray tweeds fitted his athletic figure with just that maximum of good taste that stops short of perfection.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She liked the way he did his dark brown hair, almost as dark as hers, swept straight back without a parting from his forehead.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Jehane laid aside her book leisurely and rose from her chair; he was even better to look at than she had expected.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Jehane laid aside her book leisurely and rose from her chair; he was even better to look at than she had expected.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading Then it was his face, clean-shaven and intellectual--the face of a boyish man, mobile and keen in expression.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading She liked the way he did his dark brown hair, almost as dark as hers, swept straight back without a parting from his forehead.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The strange man was rather amused as he climbed the stairs, but he showed no amusement when he entered.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Jehane laid aside her book leisurely and rose from her chair; he was even better to look at than she had expected.
clean-shavenadjective
closely shaved recently
From this reading Then it was his face, clean-shaven and intellectual--the face of a boyish man, mobile and keen in expression.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading The strange man was rather amused as he climbed the stairs, but he showed no amusement when he entered.
clothing in general
From this reading It was his clothes that impressed her first; the gray tweeds fitted his athletic figure with just that maximum of good taste that stops short of perfection.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading She liked the way he did his dark brown hair, almost as dark as hers, swept straight back without a parting from his forehead.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She liked the way he did his dark brown hair, almost as dark as hers, swept straight back without a parting from his forehead.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The strange man was rather amused as he climbed the stairs, but he showed no amusement when he entered.
divisible by two
From this reading Jehane laid aside her book leisurely and rose from her chair; he was even better to look at than she had expected.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Jehane laid aside her book leisurely and rose from her chair; he was even better to look at than she had expected.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Then it was his face, clean-shaven and intellectual--the face of a boyish man, mobile and keen in expression.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Then it was his face, clean-shaven and intellectual--the face of a boyish man, mobile and keen in expression.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading It was his clothes that impressed her first; the gray tweeds fitted his athletic figure with just that maximum of good taste that stops short of perfection.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was his clothes that impressed her first; the gray tweeds fitted his athletic figure with just that maximum of good taste that stops short of perfection.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading It was his clothes that impressed her first; the gray tweeds fitted his athletic figure with just that maximum of good taste that stops short of perfection.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading She liked the way he did his dark brown hair, almost as dark as hers, swept straight back without a parting from his forehead.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jehane laid aside her book leisurely and rose from her chair; he was even better to look at than she had expected.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was his clothes that impressed her first; the gray tweeds fitted his athletic figure with just that maximum of good taste that stops short of perfection.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading It was his clothes that impressed her first; the gray tweeds fitted his athletic figure with just that maximum of good taste that stops short of perfection.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jehane laid aside her book leisurely and rose from her chair; he was even better to look at than she had expected.
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 She liked the way he did his dark brown hair, almost as dark as hers, swept straight back without a parting from his forehead.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The strange man was rather amused as he climbed the stairs, but he showed no amusement when he entered.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jehane laid aside her book leisurely and rose from her chair; he was even better to look at than she had expected.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading She liked the way he did his dark brown hair, almost as dark as hers, swept straight back without a parting from his forehead.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was his clothes that impressed her first; the gray tweeds fitted his athletic figure with just that maximum of good taste that stops short of perfection.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading It was his clothes that impressed her first; the gray tweeds fitted his athletic figure with just that maximum of good taste that stops short of perfection.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then it was his face, clean-shaven and intellectual--the face of a boyish man, mobile and keen in expression.
intellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading Then it was his face, clean-shaven and intellectual--the face of a boyish man, mobile and keen in expression.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was his clothes that impressed her first; the gray tweeds fitted his athletic figure with just that maximum of good taste that stops short of perfection.
Jehane
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From this reading Jehane laid aside her book leisurely and rose from her chair; he was even better to look at than she had expected.
and nothing more
From this reading It was his clothes that impressed her first; the gray tweeds fitted his athletic figure with just that maximum of good taste that stops short of perfection.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Then it was his face, clean-shaven and intellectual--the face of a boyish man, mobile and keen in expression.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Jehane laid aside her book leisurely and rose from her chair; he was even better to look at than she had expected.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading Jehane laid aside her book leisurely and rose from her chair; he was even better to look at than she had expected.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading She liked the way he did his dark brown hair, almost as dark as hers, swept straight back without a parting from his forehead.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Jehane laid aside her book leisurely and rose from her chair; he was even better to look at than she had expected.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The strange man was rather amused as he climbed the stairs, but he showed no amusement when he entered.
maximumnounUS /ˈmæksəməm/
the largest possible quantity
From this reading It was his clothes that impressed her first; the gray tweeds fitted his athletic figure with just that maximum of good taste that stops short of perfection.
mobileadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊbəl/
migratory
From this reading Then it was his face, clean-shaven and intellectual--the face of a boyish man, mobile and keen in expression.
not any; not one
From this reading The strange man was rather amused as he climbed the stairs, but he showed no amusement when he entered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was his clothes that impressed her first; the gray tweeds fitted his athletic figure with just that maximum of good taste that stops short of perfection.
the act of departing politely
From this reading She liked the way he did his dark brown hair, almost as dark as hers, swept straight back without a parting from his forehead.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading It was his clothes that impressed her first; the gray tweeds fitted his athletic figure with just that maximum of good taste that stops short of perfection.
on the contrary
From this reading The strange man was rather amused as he climbed the stairs, but he showed no amusement when he entered.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Jehane laid aside her book leisurely and rose from her chair; he was even better to look at than she had expected.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jehane laid aside her book leisurely and rose from her chair; he was even better to look at than she had expected.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It was his clothes that impressed her first; the gray tweeds fitted his athletic figure with just that maximum of good taste that stops short of perfection.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The strange man was rather amused as he climbed the stairs, but he showed no amusement when he entered.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The strange man was rather amused as he climbed the stairs, but he showed no amusement when he entered.
stopsnounUS /stɑːps/
a gambling card game in which chips are placed on the ace and king and queen and jack of separate suits (taken from a separate deck)
From this reading It was his clothes that impressed her first; the gray tweeds fitted his athletic figure with just that maximum of good taste that stops short of perfection.
successive (without a break)
From this reading She liked the way he did his dark brown hair, almost as dark as hers, swept straight back without a parting from his forehead.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The strange man was rather amused as he climbed the stairs, but he showed no amusement when he entered.
possessing sweep
From this reading She liked the way he did his dark brown hair, almost as dark as hers, swept straight back without a parting from his forehead.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading It was his clothes that impressed her first; the gray tweeds fitted his athletic figure with just that maximum of good taste that stops short of perfection.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Jehane laid aside her book leisurely and rose from her chair; he was even better to look at than she had expected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was his clothes that impressed her first; the gray tweeds fitted his athletic figure with just that maximum of good taste that stops short of perfection.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The strange man was rather amused as he climbed the stairs, but he showed no amusement when he entered.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then it was his face, clean-shaven and intellectual--the face of a boyish man, mobile and keen in expression.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jehane laid aside her book leisurely and rose from her chair; he was even better to look at than she had expected.
tweeds
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From this reading It was his clothes that impressed her first; the gray tweeds fitted his athletic figure with just that maximum of good taste that stops short of perfection.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The strange man was rather amused as he climbed the stairs, but he showed no amusement when he entered.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She liked the way he did his dark brown hair, almost as dark as hers, swept straight back without a parting from his forehead.
at the time that
From this reading The strange man was rather amused as he climbed the stairs, but he showed no amusement when he entered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was his clothes that impressed her first; the gray tweeds fitted his athletic figure with just that maximum of good taste that stops short of perfection.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She liked the way he did his dark brown hair, almost as dark as hers, swept straight back without a parting from his forehead.
