used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A portion of the matter in this little book originally appeared in _The New York Journal_, and is used by the courtesy of W. R. Hearst, Esq.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “You can never be sure of pleasing a man,” sighed the blue-eyed girl, who was calling on her dearest friend; “that is, if you try to please him,” she added reflectively.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A portion of the matter in this little book originally appeared in _The New York Journal_, and is used by the courtesy of W. R. Hearst, Esq.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A portion of the matter in this little book originally appeared in _The New York Journal_, and is used by the courtesy of W. R. Hearst, Esq.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I suppose not,” replied the girl with the dimple in her chin, “unless you succeed in concealing from him the fact that you are trying to please him.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “You can never be sure of pleasing a man,” sighed the blue-eyed girl, who was calling on her dearest friend; “that is, if you try to please him,” she added reflectively.
blue-eyedadjective
favorite
From this reading “You can never be sure of pleasing a man,” sighed the blue-eyed girl, who was calling on her dearest friend; “that is, if you try to please him,” she added reflectively.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading A portion of the matter in this little book originally appeared in _The New York Journal_, and is used by the courtesy of W. R. Hearst, Esq.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A portion of the matter in this little book originally appeared in _The New York Journal_, and is used by the courtesy of W. R. Hearst, Esq.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading “You can never be sure of pleasing a man,” sighed the blue-eyed girl, who was calling on her dearest friend; “that is, if you try to please him,” she added reflectively.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “You can never be sure of pleasing a man,” sighed the blue-eyed girl, who was calling on her dearest friend; “that is, if you try to please him,” she added reflectively.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading “I suppose not,” replied the girl with the dimple in her chin, “unless you succeed in concealing from him the fact that you are trying to please him.”
concealingnounUS /kənˈsiːlɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading “I suppose not,” replied the girl with the dimple in her chin, “unless you succeed in concealing from him the fact that you are trying to please him.”
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading A portion of the matter in this little book originally appeared in _The New York Journal_, and is used by the courtesy of W. R. Hearst, Esq.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading “You can never be sure of pleasing a man,” sighed the blue-eyed girl, who was calling on her dearest friend; “that is, if you try to please him,” she added reflectively.
dimplenounUS /ˈdɪmpəl/
a chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached
From this reading “I suppose not,” replied the girl with the dimple in her chin, “unless you succeed in concealing from him the fact that you are trying to please him.”
Esqnoun
a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name
From this reading A portion of the matter in this little book originally appeared in _The New York Journal_, and is used by the courtesy of W. R. Hearst, Esq.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading “I suppose not,” replied the girl with the dimple in her chin, “unless you succeed in concealing from him the fact that you are trying to please him.”
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “You can never be sure of pleasing a man,” sighed the blue-eyed girl, who was calling on her dearest friend; “that is, if you try to please him,” she added reflectively.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “I suppose not,” replied the girl with the dimple in her chin, “unless you succeed in concealing from him the fact that you are trying to please him.”
a young female
From this reading “You can never be sure of pleasing a man,” sighed the blue-eyed girl, who was calling on her dearest friend; “that is, if you try to please him,” she added reflectively.
H'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “H’m; yes, I suppose there is something in that.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading However, we ought not to be hard on the poor things.
HearstnounUS /hɜːrst/
United States newspaper publisher whose introduction of large headlines and sensational reporting changed American journalism (1863-1951)
From this reading A portion of the matter in this little book originally appeared in _The New York Journal_, and is used by the courtesy of W. R. Hearst, Esq.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “You can never be sure of pleasing a man,” sighed the blue-eyed girl, who was calling on her dearest friend; “that is, if you try to please him,” she added reflectively.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “You can never be sure of pleasing a man,” sighed the blue-eyed girl, who was calling on her dearest friend; “that is, if you try to please him,” she added reflectively.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, we ought not to be hard on the poor things.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I suppose not,” replied the girl with the dimple in her chin, “unless you succeed in concealing from him the fact that you are trying to please him.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “You can never be sure of pleasing a man,” sighed the blue-eyed girl, who was calling on her dearest friend; “that is, if you try to please him,” she added reflectively.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A portion of the matter in this little book originally appeared in _The New York Journal_, and is used by the courtesy of W. R. Hearst, Esq.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A portion of the matter in this little book originally appeared in _The New York Journal_, and is used by the courtesy of W. R. Hearst, Esq.
JournalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading A portion of the matter in this little book originally appeared in _The New York Journal_, and is used by the courtesy of W. R. Hearst, Esq.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A portion of the matter in this little book originally appeared in _The New York Journal_, and is used by the courtesy of W. R. Hearst, Esq.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “You can never be sure of pleasing a man,” sighed the blue-eyed girl, who was calling on her dearest friend; “that is, if you try to please him,” she added reflectively.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading A portion of the matter in this little book originally appeared in _The New York Journal_, and is used by the courtesy of W. R. Hearst, Esq.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “You can never be sure of pleasing a man,” sighed the blue-eyed girl, who was calling on her dearest friend; “that is, if you try to please him,” she added reflectively.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A portion of the matter in this little book originally appeared in _The New York Journal_, and is used by the courtesy of W. R. Hearst, Esq.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I suppose not,” replied the girl with the dimple in her chin, “unless you succeed in concealing from him the fact that you are trying to please him.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A portion of the matter in this little book originally appeared in _The New York Journal_, and is used by the courtesy of W. R. Hearst, Esq.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “You can never be sure of pleasing a man,” sighed the blue-eyed girl, who was calling on her dearest friend; “that is, if you try to please him,” she added reflectively.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading A portion of the matter in this little book originally appeared in _The New York Journal_, and is used by the courtesy of W. R. Hearst, Esq.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading However, we ought not to be hard on the poor things.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading “You can never be sure of pleasing a man,” sighed the blue-eyed girl, who was calling on her dearest friend; “that is, if you try to please him,” she added reflectively.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading “You can never be sure of pleasing a man,” sighed the blue-eyed girl, who was calling on her dearest friend; “that is, if you try to please him,” she added reflectively.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading However, we ought not to be hard on the poor things.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A portion of the matter in this little book originally appeared in _The New York Journal_, and is used by the courtesy of W. R. Hearst, Esq.
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading A portion of the matter in this little book originally appeared in _The New York Journal_, and is used by the courtesy of W. R. Hearst, Esq.
reflectivelyadverb
in a reflective manner
From this reading “You can never be sure of pleasing a man,” sighed the blue-eyed girl, who was calling on her dearest friend; “that is, if you try to please him,” she added reflectively.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “I suppose not,” replied the girl with the dimple in her chin, “unless you succeed in concealing from him the fact that you are trying to please him.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “You can never be sure of pleasing a man,” sighed the blue-eyed girl, who was calling on her dearest friend; “that is, if you try to please him,” she added reflectively.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading “You can never be sure of pleasing a man,” sighed the blue-eyed girl, who was calling on her dearest friend; “that is, if you try to please him,” she added reflectively.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “H’m; yes, I suppose there is something in that.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading “I suppose not,” replied the girl with the dimple in her chin, “unless you succeed in concealing from him the fact that you are trying to please him.”
express a supposition
From this reading “I suppose not,” replied the girl with the dimple in her chin, “unless you succeed in concealing from him the fact that you are trying to please him.”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “You can never be sure of pleasing a man,” sighed the blue-eyed girl, who was calling on her dearest friend; “that is, if you try to please him,” she added reflectively.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “You can never be sure of pleasing a man,” sighed the blue-eyed girl, who was calling on her dearest friend; “that is, if you try to please him,” she added reflectively.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A portion of the matter in this little book originally appeared in _The New York Journal_, and is used by the courtesy of W. R. Hearst, Esq.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “H’m; yes, I suppose there is something in that.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading However, we ought not to be hard on the poor things.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A portion of the matter in this little book originally appeared in _The New York Journal_, and is used by the courtesy of W. R. Hearst, Esq.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “You can never be sure of pleasing a man,” sighed the blue-eyed girl, who was calling on her dearest friend; “that is, if you try to please him,” she added reflectively.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading “You can never be sure of pleasing a man,” sighed the blue-eyed girl, who was calling on her dearest friend; “that is, if you try to please him,” she added reflectively.
hard to endure
From this reading “I suppose not,” replied the girl with the dimple in her chin, “unless you succeed in concealing from him the fact that you are trying to please him.”
except if; if not
From this reading “I suppose not,” replied the girl with the dimple in her chin, “unless you succeed in concealing from him the fact that you are trying to please him.”
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading A portion of the matter in this little book originally appeared in _The New York Journal_, and is used by the courtesy of W. R. Hearst, Esq.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading A portion of the matter in this little book originally appeared in _The New York Journal_, and is used by the courtesy of W. R. Hearst, Esq.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “You can never be sure of pleasing a man,” sighed the blue-eyed girl, who was calling on her dearest friend; “that is, if you try to please him,” she added reflectively.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading However, we ought not to be hard on the poor things.
which person or people
From this reading “You can never be sure of pleasing a man,” sighed the blue-eyed girl, who was calling on her dearest friend; “that is, if you try to please him,” she added reflectively.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I suppose not,” replied the girl with the dimple in her chin, “unless you succeed in concealing from him the fact that you are trying to please him.”
an affirmative
From this reading “H’m; yes, I suppose there is something in that.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading A portion of the matter in this little book originally appeared in _The New York Journal_, and is used by the courtesy of W. R. Hearst, Esq.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You can never be sure of pleasing a man,” sighed the blue-eyed girl, who was calling on her dearest friend; “that is, if you try to please him,” she added reflectively.
