used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But this is the first time, in a somewhat extended practice, that I have had a pretty one ask me to make her ugly.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Yes, there was in the air the flower perfume with which she had anointed her pretty body for his offices.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tell me the reason for it, and perhaps I can convince you that such beauty as the creator graciously gives us ought to be preserved, not destroyed, for it is more rare than you think."
anointedverbUS /əˈnɔɪntɪd/
past form of “anoint” — choose by or as if by divine intervention
From this reading Yes, there was in the air the flower perfume with which she had anointed her pretty body for his offices.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tell me the reason for it, and perhaps I can convince you that such beauty as the creator graciously gives us ought to be preserved, not destroyed, for it is more rare than you think."
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But this is the first time, in a somewhat extended practice, that I have had a pretty one ask me to make her ugly.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Ugly women," he said, "have often asked me to make them pretty.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Tell me the reason for it, and perhaps I can convince you that such beauty as the creator graciously gives us ought to be preserved, not destroyed, for it is more rare than you think."
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Tell me the reason for it, and perhaps I can convince you that such beauty as the creator graciously gives us ought to be preserved, not destroyed, for it is more rare than you think."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But while he opened his case for some instrument of exploration, Hoshiko fled--so quietly and swiftly that when he turned he wondered if she had ever been there.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Yes, there was in the air the flower perfume with which she had anointed her pretty body for his offices.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this is the first time, in a somewhat extended practice, that I have had a pretty one ask me to make her ugly.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Tell me the reason for it, and perhaps I can convince you that such beauty as the creator graciously gives us ought to be preserved, not destroyed, for it is more rare than you think."
an occurrence of something
From this reading But while he opened his case for some instrument of exploration, Hoshiko fled--so quietly and swiftly that when he turned he wondered if she had ever been there.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading Tell me the reason for it, and perhaps I can convince you that such beauty as the creator graciously gives us ought to be preserved, not destroyed, for it is more rare than you think."
creatornounUS /kriˈeɪtər/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Tell me the reason for it, and perhaps I can convince you that such beauty as the creator graciously gives us ought to be preserved, not destroyed, for it is more rare than you think."
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading Tell me the reason for it, and perhaps I can convince you that such beauty as the creator graciously gives us ought to be preserved, not destroyed, for it is more rare than you think."
at any time
From this reading But while he opened his case for some instrument of exploration, Hoshiko fled--so quietly and swiftly that when he turned he wondered if she had ever been there.
explorationnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃən/
to travel for the purpose of discovery
From this reading But while he opened his case for some instrument of exploration, Hoshiko fled--so quietly and swiftly that when he turned he wondered if she had ever been there.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading But this is the first time, in a somewhat extended practice, that I have had a pretty one ask me to make her ugly.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But this is the first time, in a somewhat extended practice, that I have had a pretty one ask me to make her ugly.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading But while he opened his case for some instrument of exploration, Hoshiko fled--so quietly and swiftly that when he turned he wondered if she had ever been there.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Yes, there was in the air the flower perfume with which she had anointed her pretty body for his offices.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tell me the reason for it, and perhaps I can convince you that such beauty as the creator graciously gives us ought to be preserved, not destroyed, for it is more rare than you think."
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading Tell me the reason for it, and perhaps I can convince you that such beauty as the creator graciously gives us ought to be preserved, not destroyed, for it is more rare than you think."
graciouslyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪʃəsli/
in a gracious or graceful manner
From this reading Tell me the reason for it, and perhaps I can convince you that such beauty as the creator graciously gives us ought to be preserved, not destroyed, for it is more rare than you think."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But this is the first time, in a somewhat extended practice, that I have had a pretty one ask me to make her ugly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Ugly women," he said, "have often asked me to make them pretty.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Ugly women," he said, "have often asked me to make them pretty.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But this is the first time, in a somewhat extended practice, that I have had a pretty one ask me to make her ugly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But while he opened his case for some instrument of exploration, Hoshiko fled--so quietly and swiftly that when he turned he wondered if she had ever been there.
Hoshiko
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From this reading But while he opened his case for some instrument of exploration, Hoshiko fled--so quietly and swiftly that when he turned he wondered if she had ever been there.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But this is the first time, in a somewhat extended practice, that I have had a pretty one ask me to make her ugly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But while he opened his case for some instrument of exploration, Hoshiko fled--so quietly and swiftly that when he turned he wondered if she had ever been there.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But this is the first time, in a somewhat extended practice, that I have had a pretty one ask me to make her ugly.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading But while he opened his case for some instrument of exploration, Hoshiko fled--so quietly and swiftly that when he turned he wondered if she had ever been there.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But this is the first time, in a somewhat extended practice, that I have had a pretty one ask me to make her ugly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Tell me the reason for it, and perhaps I can convince you that such beauty as the creator graciously gives us ought to be preserved, not destroyed, for it is more rare than you think."
engage in
From this reading "Ugly women," he said, "have often asked me to make them pretty.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Ugly women," he said, "have often asked me to make them pretty.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Tell me the reason for it, and perhaps I can convince you that such beauty as the creator graciously gives us ought to be preserved, not destroyed, for it is more rare than you think."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Tell me the reason for it, and perhaps I can convince you that such beauty as the creator graciously gives us ought to be preserved, not destroyed, for it is more rare than you think."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But while he opened his case for some instrument of exploration, Hoshiko fled--so quietly and swiftly that when he turned he wondered if she had ever been there.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Yes, there was in the air the flower perfume with which she had anointed her pretty body for his offices.
many times at short intervals
From this reading "Ugly women," he said, "have often asked me to make them pretty.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But this is the first time, in a somewhat extended practice, that I have had a pretty one ask me to make her ugly.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading But while he opened his case for some instrument of exploration, Hoshiko fled--so quietly and swiftly that when he turned he wondered if she had ever been there.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Tell me the reason for it, and perhaps I can convince you that such beauty as the creator graciously gives us ought to be preserved, not destroyed, for it is more rare than you think."
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading Yes, there was in the air the flower perfume with which she had anointed her pretty body for his offices.
by chance
From this reading Tell me the reason for it, and perhaps I can convince you that such beauty as the creator graciously gives us ought to be preserved, not destroyed, for it is more rare than you think."
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading But this is the first time, in a somewhat extended practice, that I have had a pretty one ask me to make her ugly.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading Tell me the reason for it, and perhaps I can convince you that such beauty as the creator graciously gives us ought to be preserved, not destroyed, for it is more rare than you think."
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "Ugly women," he said, "have often asked me to make them pretty.
with low volume
From this reading But while he opened his case for some instrument of exploration, Hoshiko fled--so quietly and swiftly that when he turned he wondered if she had ever been there.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Tell me the reason for it, and perhaps I can convince you that such beauty as the creator graciously gives us ought to be preserved, not destroyed, for it is more rare than you think."
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Tell me the reason for it, and perhaps I can convince you that such beauty as the creator graciously gives us ought to be preserved, not destroyed, for it is more rare than you think."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Ugly women," he said, "have often asked me to make them pretty.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But while he opened his case for some instrument of exploration, Hoshiko fled--so quietly and swiftly that when he turned he wondered if she had ever been there.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But while he opened his case for some instrument of exploration, Hoshiko fled--so quietly and swiftly that when he turned he wondered if she had ever been there.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But while he opened his case for some instrument of exploration, Hoshiko fled--so quietly and swiftly that when he turned he wondered if she had ever been there.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading But this is the first time, in a somewhat extended practice, that I have had a pretty one ask me to make her ugly.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Tell me the reason for it, and perhaps I can convince you that such beauty as the creator graciously gives us ought to be preserved, not destroyed, for it is more rare than you think."
in a swift manner
From this reading But while he opened his case for some instrument of exploration, Hoshiko fled--so quietly and swiftly that when he turned he wondered if she had ever been there.
express in words
From this reading Tell me the reason for it, and perhaps I can convince you that such beauty as the creator graciously gives us ought to be preserved, not destroyed, for it is more rare than you think."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Tell me the reason for it, and perhaps I can convince you that such beauty as the creator graciously gives us ought to be preserved, not destroyed, for it is more rare than you think."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But this is the first time, in a somewhat extended practice, that I have had a pretty one ask me to make her ugly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But this is the first time, in a somewhat extended practice, that I have had a pretty one ask me to make her ugly.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Ugly women," he said, "have often asked me to make them pretty.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But while he opened his case for some instrument of exploration, Hoshiko fled--so quietly and swiftly that when he turned he wondered if she had ever been there.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Tell me the reason for it, and perhaps I can convince you that such beauty as the creator graciously gives us ought to be preserved, not destroyed, for it is more rare than you think."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this is the first time, in a somewhat extended practice, that I have had a pretty one ask me to make her ugly.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But this is the first time, in a somewhat extended practice, that I have had a pretty one ask me to make her ugly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Ugly women," he said, "have often asked me to make them pretty.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading But while he opened his case for some instrument of exploration, Hoshiko fled--so quietly and swiftly that when he turned he wondered if she had ever been there.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading "Ugly women," he said, "have often asked me to make them pretty.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tell me the reason for it, and perhaps I can convince you that such beauty as the creator graciously gives us ought to be preserved, not destroyed, for it is more rare than you think."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yes, there was in the air the flower perfume with which she had anointed her pretty body for his offices.
at the time that
From this reading But while he opened his case for some instrument of exploration, Hoshiko fled--so quietly and swiftly that when he turned he wondered if she had ever been there.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Yes, there was in the air the flower perfume with which she had anointed her pretty body for his offices.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But while he opened his case for some instrument of exploration, Hoshiko fled--so quietly and swiftly that when he turned he wondered if she had ever been there.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yes, there was in the air the flower perfume with which she had anointed her pretty body for his offices.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Ugly women," he said, "have often asked me to make them pretty.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading But while he opened his case for some instrument of exploration, Hoshiko fled--so quietly and swiftly that when he turned he wondered if she had ever been there.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, there was in the air the flower perfume with which she had anointed her pretty body for his offices.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Tell me the reason for it, and perhaps I can convince you that such beauty as the creator graciously gives us ought to be preserved, not destroyed, for it is more rare than you think."
