used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Is there a heart that never loved, Nor felt soft woman's sigh?"
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Mr. Losely makes the acquaintance of a widow.
amorousadjectiveUS /ˈæmərəs/
inclined toward or displaying love
From this reading Your true man-eater is usually of an amorous temperament: he can be indeed sufficiently fond of a lady to eat her up.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Your true man-eater is usually of an amorous temperament: he can be indeed sufficiently fond of a lady to eat her up.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If there be such a heart, it is not in the breast of a pocket- cannibal.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading If there be such a heart, it is not in the breast of a pocket- cannibal.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Your true man-eater is usually of an amorous temperament: he can be indeed sufficiently fond of a lady to eat her up.
cannibalnounUS /ˈkænəbəl/
a person who eats human flesh
From this reading If there be such a heart, it is not in the breast of a pocket- cannibal.
take in solid food
From this reading Your true man-eater is usually of an amorous temperament: he can be indeed sufficiently fond of a lady to eat her up.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading "Is there a heart that never loved, Nor felt soft woman's sigh?"
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Your true man-eater is usually of an amorous temperament: he can be indeed sufficiently fond of a lady to eat her up.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For further particulars inquire within.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading For further particulars inquire within.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Your true man-eater is usually of an amorous temperament: he can be indeed sufficiently fond of a lady to eat her up.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "Is there a heart that never loved, Nor felt soft woman's sigh?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Your true man-eater is usually of an amorous temperament: he can be indeed sufficiently fond of a lady to eat her up.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If there be such a heart, it is not in the breast of a pocket- cannibal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If there be such a heart, it is not in the breast of a pocket- cannibal.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Your true man-eater is usually of an amorous temperament: he can be indeed sufficiently fond of a lady to eat her up.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading For further particulars inquire within.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is there a heart that never loved, Nor felt soft woman's sigh?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If there be such a heart, it is not in the breast of a pocket- cannibal.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Your true man-eater is usually of an amorous temperament: he can be indeed sufficiently fond of a lady to eat her up.
Losely
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From this reading Mr. Losely makes the acquaintance of a widow.
held dear
From this reading "Is there a heart that never loved, Nor felt soft woman's sigh?"
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Mr. Losely makes the acquaintance of a widow.
man-eaternoun
a person who eats human flesh
From this reading Your true man-eater is usually of an amorous temperament: he can be indeed sufficiently fond of a lady to eat her up.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Losely makes the acquaintance of a widow.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Is there a heart that never loved, Nor felt soft woman's sigh?"
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "Is there a heart that never loved, Nor felt soft woman's sigh?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If there be such a heart, it is not in the breast of a pocket- cannibal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If there be such a heart, it is not in the breast of a pocket- cannibal.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading For further particulars inquire within.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading If there be such a heart, it is not in the breast of a pocket- cannibal.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "Is there a heart that never loved, Nor felt soft woman's sigh?"
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading "Is there a heart that never loved, Nor felt soft woman's sigh?"
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading If there be such a heart, it is not in the breast of a pocket- cannibal.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Your true man-eater is usually of an amorous temperament: he can be indeed sufficiently fond of a lady to eat her up.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading Your true man-eater is usually of an amorous temperament: he can be indeed sufficiently fond of a lady to eat her up.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Is there a heart that never loved, Nor felt soft woman's sigh?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If there be such a heart, it is not in the breast of a pocket- cannibal.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Is there a heart that never loved, Nor felt soft woman's sigh?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Your true man-eater is usually of an amorous temperament: he can be indeed sufficiently fond of a lady to eat her up.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Your true man-eater is usually of an amorous temperament: he can be indeed sufficiently fond of a lady to eat her up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Your true man-eater is usually of an amorous temperament: he can be indeed sufficiently fond of a lady to eat her up.
under normal conditions
From this reading Your true man-eater is usually of an amorous temperament: he can be indeed sufficiently fond of a lady to eat her up.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading Mr. Losely makes the acquaintance of a widow.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading For further particulars inquire within.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Is there a heart that never loved, Nor felt soft woman's sigh?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your true man-eater is usually of an amorous temperament: he can be indeed sufficiently fond of a lady to eat her up.
