used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TOOL I A moment or two later Laurent returned closely followed by Leroux.
actuatedadjective
moved to action
From this reading Paul Leroux, actuated both by greed and by the desire to free himself from present constituted authority, had played his part over well.
in the past
From this reading From the surly, ill-conditioned jail-bird of twelve months ago, he had succeeded in eliminating every unpleasant aspect, save that of the eyes, which had remained shifty and glowering as before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fernande instinctively turned to look at the man whom she had last seen in the factory, covered with grime and smoke and sweat, threatening by foul words and furtive gestures the master who had controlled and punished him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From the surly, ill-conditioned jail-bird of twelve months ago, he had succeeded in eliminating every unpleasant aspect, save that of the eyes, which had remained shifty and glowering as before.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading From the surly, ill-conditioned jail-bird of twelve months ago, he had succeeded in eliminating every unpleasant aspect, save that of the eyes, which had remained shifty and glowering as before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fernande instinctively turned to look at the man whom she had last seen in the factory, covered with grime and smoke and sweat, threatening by foul words and furtive gestures the master who had controlled and punished him.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Paul Leroux, actuated both by greed and by the desire to free himself from present constituted authority, had played his part over well.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading From the surly, ill-conditioned jail-bird of twelve months ago, he had succeeded in eliminating every unpleasant aspect, save that of the eyes, which had remained shifty and glowering as before.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Paul Leroux, actuated both by greed and by the desire to free himself from present constituted authority, had played his part over well.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE TOOL I A moment or two later Laurent returned closely followed by Leroux.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading THE TOOL I A moment or two later Laurent returned closely followed by Leroux.
constitutedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːtəd/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Paul Leroux, actuated both by greed and by the desire to free himself from present constituted authority, had played his part over well.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading Fernande instinctively turned to look at the man whom she had last seen in the factory, covered with grime and smoke and sweat, threatening by foul words and furtive gestures the master who had controlled and punished him.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Fernande instinctively turned to look at the man whom she had last seen in the factory, covered with grime and smoke and sweat, threatening by foul words and furtive gestures the master who had controlled and punished him.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Paul Leroux, actuated both by greed and by the desire to free himself from present constituted authority, had played his part over well.
eliminatingverbUS /ɪˈlɪməneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “eliminate” — terminate, end, or take out
From this reading From the surly, ill-conditioned jail-bird of twelve months ago, he had succeeded in eliminating every unpleasant aspect, save that of the eyes, which had remained shifty and glowering as before.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading From the surly, ill-conditioned jail-bird of twelve months ago, he had succeeded in eliminating every unpleasant aspect, save that of the eyes, which had remained shifty and glowering as before.
opinion or judgment
From this reading From the surly, ill-conditioned jail-bird of twelve months ago, he had succeeded in eliminating every unpleasant aspect, save that of the eyes, which had remained shifty and glowering as before.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading Fernande instinctively turned to look at the man whom she had last seen in the factory, covered with grime and smoke and sweat, threatening by foul words and furtive gestures the master who had controlled and punished him.
Fernande
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From this reading Fernande instinctively turned to look at the man whom she had last seen in the factory, covered with grime and smoke and sweat, threatening by foul words and furtive gestures the master who had controlled and punished him.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE TOOL I A moment or two later Laurent returned closely followed by Leroux.
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading Fernande instinctively turned to look at the man whom she had last seen in the factory, covered with grime and smoke and sweat, threatening by foul words and furtive gestures the master who had controlled and punished him.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Paul Leroux, actuated both by greed and by the desire to free himself from present constituted authority, had played his part over well.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Paul Leroux, actuated both by greed and by the desire to free himself from present constituted authority, had played his part over well.
furtiveadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtɪv/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading Fernande instinctively turned to look at the man whom she had last seen in the factory, covered with grime and smoke and sweat, threatening by foul words and furtive gestures the master who had controlled and punished him.
gesturesnounUS /ˈdʒestʃərz/
plural of “gesture” — motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading Fernande instinctively turned to look at the man whom she had last seen in the factory, covered with grime and smoke and sweat, threatening by foul words and furtive gestures the master who had controlled and punished him.
gloweringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlaʊərɪŋ/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading From the surly, ill-conditioned jail-bird of twelve months ago, he had succeeded in eliminating every unpleasant aspect, save that of the eyes, which had remained shifty and glowering as before.
greednounUS /ɡriːd/
excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially more material wealth) than one needs or deserves
From this reading Paul Leroux, actuated both by greed and by the desire to free himself from present constituted authority, had played his part over well.
grimenounUS /ɡraɪm/
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading Fernande instinctively turned to look at the man whom she had last seen in the factory, covered with grime and smoke and sweat, threatening by foul words and furtive gestures the master who had controlled and punished him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fernande instinctively turned to look at the man whom she had last seen in the factory, covered with grime and smoke and sweat, threatening by foul words and furtive gestures the master who had controlled and punished him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the surly, ill-conditioned jail-bird of twelve months ago, he had succeeded in eliminating every unpleasant aspect, save that of the eyes, which had remained shifty and glowering as before.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Fernande instinctively turned to look at the man whom she had last seen in the factory, covered with grime and smoke and sweat, threatening by foul words and furtive gestures the master who had controlled and punished him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Paul Leroux, actuated both by greed and by the desire to free himself from present constituted authority, had played his part over well.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Paul Leroux, actuated both by greed and by the desire to free himself from present constituted authority, had played his part over well.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE TOOL I A moment or two later Laurent returned closely followed by Leroux.
ill-conditioned
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From this reading From the surly, ill-conditioned jail-bird of twelve months ago, he had succeeded in eliminating every unpleasant aspect, save that of the eyes, which had remained shifty and glowering as before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fernande instinctively turned to look at the man whom she had last seen in the factory, covered with grime and smoke and sweat, threatening by foul words and furtive gestures the master who had controlled and punished him.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading Fernande instinctively turned to look at the man whom she had last seen in the factory, covered with grime and smoke and sweat, threatening by foul words and furtive gestures the master who had controlled and punished him.
jail-bird
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From this reading From the surly, ill-conditioned jail-bird of twelve months ago, he had succeeded in eliminating every unpleasant aspect, save that of the eyes, which had remained shifty and glowering as before.
immediately past
From this reading Fernande instinctively turned to look at the man whom she had last seen in the factory, covered with grime and smoke and sweat, threatening by foul words and furtive gestures the master who had controlled and punished him.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE TOOL I A moment or two later Laurent returned closely followed by Leroux.
Laurent
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From this reading THE TOOL I A moment or two later Laurent returned closely followed by Leroux.
Leroux
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From this reading THE TOOL I A moment or two later Laurent returned closely followed by Leroux.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Fernande instinctively turned to look at the man whom she had last seen in the factory, covered with grime and smoke and sweat, threatening by foul words and furtive gestures the master who had controlled and punished him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Fernande instinctively turned to look at the man whom she had last seen in the factory, covered with grime and smoke and sweat, threatening by foul words and furtive gestures the master who had controlled and punished him.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Fernande instinctively turned to look at the man whom she had last seen in the factory, covered with grime and smoke and sweat, threatening by foul words and furtive gestures the master who had controlled and punished him.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE TOOL I A moment or two later Laurent returned closely followed by Leroux.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading From the surly, ill-conditioned jail-bird of twelve months ago, he had succeeded in eliminating every unpleasant aspect, save that of the eyes, which had remained shifty and glowering as before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of a truth, she scarcely recognized him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE TOOL I A moment or two later Laurent returned closely followed by Leroux.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Paul Leroux, actuated both by greed and by the desire to free himself from present constituted authority, had played his part over well.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Paul Leroux, actuated both by greed and by the desire to free himself from present constituted authority, had played his part over well.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul Leroux, actuated both by greed and by the desire to free himself from present constituted authority, had played his part over well.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Paul Leroux, actuated both by greed and by the desire to free himself from present constituted authority, had played his part over well.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Paul Leroux, actuated both by greed and by the desire to free himself from present constituted authority, had played his part over well.
punishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌnɪʃt/
subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience)
From this reading Fernande instinctively turned to look at the man whom she had last seen in the factory, covered with grime and smoke and sweat, threatening by foul words and furtive gestures the master who had controlled and punished him.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Of a truth, she scarcely recognized him.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading From the surly, ill-conditioned jail-bird of twelve months ago, he had succeeded in eliminating every unpleasant aspect, save that of the eyes, which had remained shifty and glowering as before.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE TOOL I A moment or two later Laurent returned closely followed by Leroux.
except for; apart from
From this reading From the surly, ill-conditioned jail-bird of twelve months ago, he had succeeded in eliminating every unpleasant aspect, save that of the eyes, which had remained shifty and glowering as before.
only a very short time before
From this reading Of a truth, she scarcely recognized him.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Fernande instinctively turned to look at the man whom she had last seen in the factory, covered with grime and smoke and sweat, threatening by foul words and furtive gestures the master who had controlled and punished him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fernande instinctively turned to look at the man whom she had last seen in the factory, covered with grime and smoke and sweat, threatening by foul words and furtive gestures the master who had controlled and punished him.
shiftyadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪfti/
characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive
From this reading From the surly, ill-conditioned jail-bird of twelve months ago, he had succeeded in eliminating every unpleasant aspect, save that of the eyes, which had remained shifty and glowering as before.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Fernande instinctively turned to look at the man whom she had last seen in the factory, covered with grime and smoke and sweat, threatening by foul words and furtive gestures the master who had controlled and punished him.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading From the surly, ill-conditioned jail-bird of twelve months ago, he had succeeded in eliminating every unpleasant aspect, save that of the eyes, which had remained shifty and glowering as before.
surlyadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrli/
inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace
From this reading From the surly, ill-conditioned jail-bird of twelve months ago, he had succeeded in eliminating every unpleasant aspect, save that of the eyes, which had remained shifty and glowering as before.
sweatnounUS /swet/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading Fernande instinctively turned to look at the man whom she had last seen in the factory, covered with grime and smoke and sweat, threatening by foul words and furtive gestures the master who had controlled and punished him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From the surly, ill-conditioned jail-bird of twelve months ago, he had succeeded in eliminating every unpleasant aspect, save that of the eyes, which had remained shifty and glowering as before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TOOL I A moment or two later Laurent returned closely followed by Leroux.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Fernande instinctively turned to look at the man whom she had last seen in the factory, covered with grime and smoke and sweat, threatening by foul words and furtive gestures the master who had controlled and punished him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fernande instinctively turned to look at the man whom she had last seen in the factory, covered with grime and smoke and sweat, threatening by foul words and furtive gestures the master who had controlled and punished him.
TOOLnounUS /tuːl/
an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading THE TOOL I A moment or two later Laurent returned closely followed by Leroux.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Of a truth, she scarcely recognized him.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Fernande instinctively turned to look at the man whom she had last seen in the factory, covered with grime and smoke and sweat, threatening by foul words and furtive gestures the master who had controlled and punished him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading From the surly, ill-conditioned jail-bird of twelve months ago, he had succeeded in eliminating every unpleasant aspect, save that of the eyes, which had remained shifty and glowering as before.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE TOOL I A moment or two later Laurent returned closely followed by Leroux.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading From the surly, ill-conditioned jail-bird of twelve months ago, he had succeeded in eliminating every unpleasant aspect, save that of the eyes, which had remained shifty and glowering as before.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Paul Leroux, actuated both by greed and by the desire to free himself from present constituted authority, had played his part over well.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From the surly, ill-conditioned jail-bird of twelve months ago, he had succeeded in eliminating every unpleasant aspect, save that of the eyes, which had remained shifty and glowering as before.
which person or people
From this reading Fernande instinctively turned to look at the man whom she had last seen in the factory, covered with grime and smoke and sweat, threatening by foul words and furtive gestures the master who had controlled and punished him.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Fernande instinctively turned to look at the man whom she had last seen in the factory, covered with grime and smoke and sweat, threatening by foul words and furtive gestures the master who had controlled and punished him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fernande instinctively turned to look at the man whom she had last seen in the factory, covered with grime and smoke and sweat, threatening by foul words and furtive gestures the master who had controlled and punished him.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Fernande instinctively turned to look at the man whom she had last seen in the factory, covered with grime and smoke and sweat, threatening by foul words and furtive gestures the master who had controlled and punished him.
