used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LOVE THAT DOES NOT RUN SMOOTHLY.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The gentleman who was approaching the two girls was a quietly-dressed man of about thirty-two, but he looked somewhat older.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was tall and broad-shouldered.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading The gentleman who was approaching the two girls was a quietly-dressed man of about thirty-two, but he looked somewhat older.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
broad-shoulderedadjective
having broad shoulders
From this reading He was tall and broad-shouldered.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The gentleman who was approaching the two girls was a quietly-dressed man of about thirty-two, but he looked somewhat older.
clean-shaved
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From this reading His clean-shaved face was massive in its make, and indicative of power.
rid of obstructions
From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
DOESauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A LOVE THAT DOES NOT RUN SMOOTHLY.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His clean-shaved face was massive in its make, and indicative of power.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
a man of refinement
From this reading The gentleman who was approaching the two girls was a quietly-dressed man of about thirty-two, but he looked somewhat older.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The gentleman who was approaching the two girls was a quietly-dressed man of about thirty-two, but he looked somewhat older.
death of a person
From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The gentleman who was approaching the two girls was a quietly-dressed man of about thirty-two, but he looked somewhat older.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His clean-shaved face was massive in its make, and indicative of power.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His clean-shaved face was massive in its make, and indicative of power.
indicativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪkətɪv/
relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple in declarative statements
From this reading His clean-shaved face was massive in its make, and indicative of power.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His clean-shaved face was massive in its make, and indicative of power.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The gentleman who was approaching the two girls was a quietly-dressed man of about thirty-two, but he looked somewhat older.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading A LOVE THAT DOES NOT RUN SMOOTHLY.
engage in
From this reading His clean-shaved face was massive in its make, and indicative of power.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The gentleman who was approaching the two girls was a quietly-dressed man of about thirty-two, but he looked somewhat older.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading His clean-shaved face was massive in its make, and indicative of power.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A LOVE THAT DOES NOT RUN SMOOTHLY.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The gentleman who was approaching the two girls was a quietly-dressed man of about thirty-two, but he looked somewhat older.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The gentleman who was approaching the two girls was a quietly-dressed man of about thirty-two, but he looked somewhat older.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading His clean-shaved face was massive in its make, and indicative of power.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
quietly-dressed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The gentleman who was approaching the two girls was a quietly-dressed man of about thirty-two, but he looked somewhat older.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A LOVE THAT DOES NOT RUN SMOOTHLY.
SMOOTHLYadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading A LOVE THAT DOES NOT RUN SMOOTHLY.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The gentleman who was approaching the two girls was a quietly-dressed man of about thirty-two, but he looked somewhat older.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading He was tall and broad-shouldered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A LOVE THAT DOES NOT RUN SMOOTHLY.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The gentleman who was approaching the two girls was a quietly-dressed man of about thirty-two, but he looked somewhat older.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
thirty-twoadjective
being two more than thirty
From this reading The gentleman who was approaching the two girls was a quietly-dressed man of about thirty-two, but he looked somewhat older.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The gentleman who was approaching the two girls was a quietly-dressed man of about thirty-two, but he looked somewhat older.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The gentleman who was approaching the two girls was a quietly-dressed man of about thirty-two, but he looked somewhat older.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
which person or people
From this reading The gentleman who was approaching the two girls was a quietly-dressed man of about thirty-two, but he looked somewhat older.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
