adjective(a.) Wanting sense or seriousness; trifling; trivolous; as, leer words. verb(v. t.) To learn. verb(v. i.) To look with a leer; to look askance with a suggestive expression, as of hatred, contempt, lust, etc. ; to cast a sidelong lustful or malign look. ...
Wanting sense or seriousness; trifling; trivolous; as, leer words. verb (v. t.) To learn. verb (v. i.) To look with a leer; to look askance with a suggestive expression, as of hatred, contempt, lust, etc. ; to cast a sidelong lustful or malign look. verb (v. t.) To entice...
You spoke out so plainly with squealing and capering, With whinnying, snorting, contorting and prancing, As you dodged your pursuers, looking askance, With Greek-footed figures, and Parthenon paces, O broncho that would not be broken of dancing. The grasshoppers cheered. “Keep whirling,” ...
I started Duolingo Spanish in 2020 and am now at Day 752 of daily Spanish lessons. I have learned a lot but am miles away from being a fluent Spanish speaker. I am currently on Unit 50 with Unit 211 as the end goal. I can read many things in Spanish and understand random words from...
So now, being old, my children eye askance My slowly dwindling store,And crave my mite; till, worn with tarriance, I care for life no more. To Almighty God henceforth I stand confessed, And Virgin-Saint Marie;O Michael, John, and Holy Ones in rest, Entreat the Lord for me! THE ALA...
People don’t listen for the most part. Dogs listen. They learn the meaning of words.directed to them. When I say “car” or “beach” or “cookies” to Brutus, he comes to a happy attention. Have we learned any language from other animals in the same way?
I love watching Stosur play because you can see her fighting herself. Frankly, she reminds me of myself while writing. Some days it all goes so well; other days OMG stupid words! Why do you defy me?! Some days I fall to pieces. And I’m a writer. There is no opponent, there is...
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They pitied the child, born under a shadow which could never be lifted, and gave her freely the kind words for which her heart secretly longed. There was little else they could do, for every attempt at other kindness was repelled89 with a proud indifference90 which forbade further overtures...
Wanting sense or seriousness; trifling; trivolous; as, leer words. verb (v. t.) To learn. verb (v. i.) To look with a leer; to look askance with a suggestive expression, as of hatred, contempt, lust, etc. ; to cast a sidelong lustful or malign look. verb (v. t.) To entice...