used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Only a man who loved and felt sure that he was loved in return would have spoken to a girl like that.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading WATCHING It was not difficult for Jessie to guess the identity of the man who addressed her.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading Nice-looking enough, Jessie thought, with a pleasing, amiable face--perhaps a trifle too amiable, but there was no mistaking the power in the lines of the mouth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Only a man who loved and felt sure that he was loved in return would have spoken to a girl like that.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What are you doing here like this?" he asked.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What are you doing here like this?" he asked.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading This was Charles Maxwell beyond a doubt.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nice-looking enough, Jessie thought, with a pleasing, amiable face--perhaps a trifle too amiable, but there was no mistaking the power in the lines of the mouth.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading This was Charles Maxwell beyond a doubt.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading WATCHING It was not difficult for Jessie to guess the identity of the man who addressed her.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "What are you doing here like this?" he asked.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading This was Charles Maxwell beyond a doubt.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Nice-looking enough, Jessie thought, with a pleasing, amiable face--perhaps a trifle too amiable, but there was no mistaking the power in the lines of the mouth.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Nice-looking enough, Jessie thought, with a pleasing, amiable face--perhaps a trifle too amiable, but there was no mistaking the power in the lines of the mouth.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Only a man who loved and felt sure that he was loved in return would have spoken to a girl like that.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WATCHING It was not difficult for Jessie to guess the identity of the man who addressed her.
a young female
From this reading Only a man who loved and felt sure that he was loved in return would have spoken to a girl like that.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading WATCHING It was not difficult for Jessie to guess the identity of the man who addressed her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Only a man who loved and felt sure that he was loved in return would have spoken to a girl like that.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Only a man who loved and felt sure that he was loved in return would have spoken to a girl like that.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading WATCHING It was not difficult for Jessie to guess the identity of the man who addressed her.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "What are you doing here like this?" he asked.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading WATCHING It was not difficult for Jessie to guess the identity of the man who addressed her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Only a man who loved and felt sure that he was loved in return would have spoken to a girl like that.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WATCHING It was not difficult for Jessie to guess the identity of the man who addressed her.
Jessie
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From this reading WATCHING It was not difficult for Jessie to guess the identity of the man who addressed her.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Only a man who loved and felt sure that he was loved in return would have spoken to a girl like that.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Nice-looking enough, Jessie thought, with a pleasing, amiable face--perhaps a trifle too amiable, but there was no mistaking the power in the lines of the mouth.
held dear
From this reading Only a man who loved and felt sure that he was loved in return would have spoken to a girl like that.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading WATCHING It was not difficult for Jessie to guess the identity of the man who addressed her.
MaxwellnounUS /ˈmækswel/
a cgs unit of magnetic flux equal to the flux perpendicular to an area of 1 square centimeter in a magnetic field of 1 gauss
From this reading This was Charles Maxwell beyond a doubt.
mistakingnounUS /mɪˈsteɪkɪŋ/
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading Nice-looking enough, Jessie thought, with a pleasing, amiable face--perhaps a trifle too amiable, but there was no mistaking the power in the lines of the mouth.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Nice-looking enough, Jessie thought, with a pleasing, amiable face--perhaps a trifle too amiable, but there was no mistaking the power in the lines of the mouth.
Nice-looking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nice-looking enough, Jessie thought, with a pleasing, amiable face--perhaps a trifle too amiable, but there was no mistaking the power in the lines of the mouth.
not any; not one
From this reading Nice-looking enough, Jessie thought, with a pleasing, amiable face--perhaps a trifle too amiable, but there was no mistaking the power in the lines of the mouth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading WATCHING It was not difficult for Jessie to guess the identity of the man who addressed her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WATCHING It was not difficult for Jessie to guess the identity of the man who addressed her.
and nothing more
From this reading Only a man who loved and felt sure that he was loved in return would have spoken to a girl like that.
by chance
From this reading Nice-looking enough, Jessie thought, with a pleasing, amiable face--perhaps a trifle too amiable, but there was no mistaking the power in the lines of the mouth.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading Nice-looking enough, Jessie thought, with a pleasing, amiable face--perhaps a trifle too amiable, but there was no mistaking the power in the lines of the mouth.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Nice-looking enough, Jessie thought, with a pleasing, amiable face--perhaps a trifle too amiable, but there was no mistaking the power in the lines of the mouth.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Only a man who loved and felt sure that he was loved in return would have spoken to a girl like that.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Only a man who loved and felt sure that he was loved in return would have spoken to a girl like that.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Only a man who loved and felt sure that he was loved in return would have spoken to a girl like that.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Only a man who loved and felt sure that he was loved in return would have spoken to a girl like that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WATCHING It was not difficult for Jessie to guess the identity of the man who addressed her.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Nice-looking enough, Jessie thought, with a pleasing, amiable face--perhaps a trifle too amiable, but there was no mistaking the power in the lines of the mouth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was Charles Maxwell beyond a doubt.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Nice-looking enough, Jessie thought, with a pleasing, amiable face--perhaps a trifle too amiable, but there was no mistaking the power in the lines of the mouth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WATCHING It was not difficult for Jessie to guess the identity of the man who addressed her.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Nice-looking enough, Jessie thought, with a pleasing, amiable face--perhaps a trifle too amiable, but there was no mistaking the power in the lines of the mouth.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Nice-looking enough, Jessie thought, with a pleasing, amiable face--perhaps a trifle too amiable, but there was no mistaking the power in the lines of the mouth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WATCHING It was not difficult for Jessie to guess the identity of the man who addressed her.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading WATCHING It was not difficult for Jessie to guess the identity of the man who addressed her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What are you doing here like this?" he asked.
which person or people
From this reading WATCHING It was not difficult for Jessie to guess the identity of the man who addressed her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nice-looking enough, Jessie thought, with a pleasing, amiable face--perhaps a trifle too amiable, but there was no mistaking the power in the lines of the mouth.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Only a man who loved and felt sure that he was loved in return would have spoken to a girl like that.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What are you doing here like this?" he asked.
