used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FINISH OF THE COMEDY Those who may have seen Hilary driving towards the little model's lodgings saw one who, by a fixed red spot on either cheek, and the over-compression of his quivering lips, betrayed the presence of that animality which underlies even the most cultivated men.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After eighteen hours of the purgatory of indecision, he had not so much decided to pay that promised visit on which hung the future of two lives, as allowed himself to be borne towards the girl.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading After eighteen hours of the purgatory of indecision, he had not so much decided to pay that promised visit on which hung the future of two lives, as allowed himself to be borne towards the girl.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FINISH OF THE COMEDY Those who may have seen Hilary driving towards the little model's lodgings saw one who, by a fixed red spot on either cheek, and the over-compression of his quivering lips, betrayed the presence of that animality which underlies even the most cultivated men.
animalitynoun
the physical (or animal) side of a person as opposed to the spirit or intellect
From this reading FINISH OF THE COMEDY Those who may have seen Hilary driving towards the little model's lodgings saw one who, by a fixed red spot on either cheek, and the over-compression of his quivering lips, betrayed the presence of that animality which underlies even the most cultivated men.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After eighteen hours of the purgatory of indecision, he had not so much decided to pay that promised visit on which hung the future of two lives, as allowed himself to be borne towards the girl.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After eighteen hours of the purgatory of indecision, he had not so much decided to pay that promised visit on which hung the future of two lives, as allowed himself to be borne towards the girl.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The sight of it coming so closely on the struggle she had just been through was too much for the girl's self-control.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Instead of going up to him, she sat down on the corded trunk and began to sob.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading FINISH OF THE COMEDY Those who may have seen Hilary driving towards the little model's lodgings saw one who, by a fixed red spot on either cheek, and the over-compression of his quivering lips, betrayed the presence of that animality which underlies even the most cultivated men.
Bianca
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From this reading There was no one in the passage to see him after he had passed Bianca in the doorway, but it was with a face darkened by the peculiar stabbing look of wounded egoism that he entered the little model's room.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading After eighteen hours of the purgatory of indecision, he had not so much decided to pay that promised visit on which hung the future of two lives, as allowed himself to be borne towards the girl.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was no one in the passage to see him after he had passed Bianca in the doorway, but it was with a face darkened by the peculiar stabbing look of wounded egoism that he entered the little model's room.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FINISH OF THE COMEDY Those who may have seen Hilary driving towards the little model's lodgings saw one who, by a fixed red spot on either cheek, and the over-compression of his quivering lips, betrayed the presence of that animality which underlies even the most cultivated men.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading FINISH OF THE COMEDY Those who may have seen Hilary driving towards the little model's lodgings saw one who, by a fixed red spot on either cheek, and the over-compression of his quivering lips, betrayed the presence of that animality which underlies even the most cultivated men.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading The sight of it coming so closely on the struggle she had just been through was too much for the girl's self-control.
COMEDYnounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading FINISH OF THE COMEDY Those who may have seen Hilary driving towards the little model's lodgings saw one who, by a fixed red spot on either cheek, and the over-compression of his quivering lips, betrayed the presence of that animality which underlies even the most cultivated men.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The sight of it coming so closely on the struggle she had just been through was too much for the girl's self-control.
cordedadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdəd/
of textiles; having parallel raised lines
From this reading Instead of going up to him, she sat down on the corded trunk and began to sob.
cultivatedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltəveɪtɪd/
(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing
From this reading FINISH OF THE COMEDY Those who may have seen Hilary driving towards the little model's lodgings saw one who, by a fixed red spot on either cheek, and the over-compression of his quivering lips, betrayed the presence of that animality which underlies even the most cultivated men.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading There was no one in the passage to see him after he had passed Bianca in the doorway, but it was with a face darkened by the peculiar stabbing look of wounded egoism that he entered the little model's room.
recognizable; marked
From this reading After eighteen hours of the purgatory of indecision, he had not so much decided to pay that promised visit on which hung the future of two lives, as allowed himself to be borne towards the girl.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading There was no one in the passage to see him after he had passed Bianca in the doorway, but it was with a face darkened by the peculiar stabbing look of wounded egoism that he entered the little model's room.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Instead of going up to him, she sat down on the corded trunk and began to sob.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading FINISH OF THE COMEDY Those who may have seen Hilary driving towards the little model's lodgings saw one who, by a fixed red spot on either cheek, and the over-compression of his quivering lips, betrayed the presence of that animality which underlies even the most cultivated men.
egoismnounUS /ˈiːɡoʊɪzəm/
(ethics) the theory that the pursuit of your own welfare in the basis of morality
From this reading There was no one in the passage to see him after he had passed Bianca in the doorway, but it was with a face darkened by the peculiar stabbing look of wounded egoism that he entered the little model's room.
being one more than seventeen
From this reading After eighteen hours of the purgatory of indecision, he had not so much decided to pay that promised visit on which hung the future of two lives, as allowed himself to be borne towards the girl.
one or the other of two
From this reading FINISH OF THE COMEDY Those who may have seen Hilary driving towards the little model's lodgings saw one who, by a fixed red spot on either cheek, and the over-compression of his quivering lips, betrayed the presence of that animality which underlies even the most cultivated men.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading There was no one in the passage to see him after he had passed Bianca in the doorway, but it was with a face darkened by the peculiar stabbing look of wounded egoism that he entered the little model's room.
divisible by two
From this reading FINISH OF THE COMEDY Those who may have seen Hilary driving towards the little model's lodgings saw one who, by a fixed red spot on either cheek, and the over-compression of his quivering lips, betrayed the presence of that animality which underlies even the most cultivated men.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading There was no one in the passage to see him after he had passed Bianca in the doorway, but it was with a face darkened by the peculiar stabbing look of wounded egoism that he entered the little model's room.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading FINISH OF THE COMEDY Those who may have seen Hilary driving towards the little model's lodgings saw one who, by a fixed red spot on either cheek, and the over-compression of his quivering lips, betrayed the presence of that animality which underlies even the most cultivated men.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading FINISH OF THE COMEDY Those who may have seen Hilary driving towards the little model's lodgings saw one who, by a fixed red spot on either cheek, and the over-compression of his quivering lips, betrayed the presence of that animality which underlies even the most cultivated men.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The sight of it coming so closely on the struggle she had just been through was too much for the girl's self-control.
yet to be or coming
From this reading After eighteen hours of the purgatory of indecision, he had not so much decided to pay that promised visit on which hung the future of two lives, as allowed himself to be borne towards the girl.
a young female
From this reading After eighteen hours of the purgatory of indecision, he had not so much decided to pay that promised visit on which hung the future of two lives, as allowed himself to be borne towards the girl.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The sight of it coming so closely on the struggle she had just been through was too much for the girl's self-control.
the act of departing
From this reading Instead of going up to him, she sat down on the corded trunk and began to sob.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After eighteen hours of the purgatory of indecision, he had not so much decided to pay that promised visit on which hung the future of two lives, as allowed himself to be borne towards the girl.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading FINISH OF THE COMEDY Those who may have seen Hilary driving towards the little model's lodgings saw one who, by a fixed red spot on either cheek, and the over-compression of his quivering lips, betrayed the presence of that animality which underlies even the most cultivated men.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After eighteen hours of the purgatory of indecision, he had not so much decided to pay that promised visit on which hung the future of two lives, as allowed himself to be borne towards the girl.
Hilary
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From this reading FINISH OF THE COMEDY Those who may have seen Hilary driving towards the little model's lodgings saw one who, by a fixed red spot on either cheek, and the over-compression of his quivering lips, betrayed the presence of that animality which underlies even the most cultivated men.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was no one in the passage to see him after he had passed Bianca in the doorway, but it was with a face darkened by the peculiar stabbing look of wounded egoism that he entered the little model's room.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading After eighteen hours of the purgatory of indecision, he had not so much decided to pay that promised visit on which hung the future of two lives, as allowed himself to be borne towards the girl.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FINISH OF THE COMEDY Those who may have seen Hilary driving towards the little model's lodgings saw one who, by a fixed red spot on either cheek, and the over-compression of his quivering lips, betrayed the presence of that animality which underlies even the most cultivated men.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading After eighteen hours of the purgatory of indecision, he had not so much decided to pay that promised visit on which hung the future of two lives, as allowed himself to be borne towards the girl.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading After eighteen hours of the purgatory of indecision, he had not so much decided to pay that promised visit on which hung the future of two lives, as allowed himself to be borne towards the girl.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was no one in the passage to see him after he had passed Bianca in the doorway, but it was with a face darkened by the peculiar stabbing look of wounded egoism that he entered the little model's room.
indecisionnounUS /ˌɪndɪˈsɪʒən/
doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
From this reading After eighteen hours of the purgatory of indecision, he had not so much decided to pay that promised visit on which hung the future of two lives, as allowed himself to be borne towards the girl.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of going up to him, she sat down on the corded trunk and began to sob.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was no one in the passage to see him after he had passed Bianca in the doorway, but it was with a face darkened by the peculiar stabbing look of wounded egoism that he entered the little model's room.
and nothing more
From this reading The sight of it coming so closely on the struggle she had just been through was too much for the girl's self-control.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading FINISH OF THE COMEDY Those who may have seen Hilary driving towards the little model's lodgings saw one who, by a fixed red spot on either cheek, and the over-compression of his quivering lips, betrayed the presence of that animality which underlies even the most cultivated men.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading FINISH OF THE COMEDY Those who may have seen Hilary driving towards the little model's lodgings saw one who, by a fixed red spot on either cheek, and the over-compression of his quivering lips, betrayed the presence of that animality which underlies even the most cultivated men.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading After eighteen hours of the purgatory of indecision, he had not so much decided to pay that promised visit on which hung the future of two lives, as allowed himself to be borne towards the girl.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading FINISH OF THE COMEDY Those who may have seen Hilary driving towards the little model's lodgings saw one who, by a fixed red spot on either cheek, and the over-compression of his quivering lips, betrayed the presence of that animality which underlies even the most cultivated men.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There was no one in the passage to see him after he had passed Bianca in the doorway, but it was with a face darkened by the peculiar stabbing look of wounded egoism that he entered the little model's room.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading FINISH OF THE COMEDY Those who may have seen Hilary driving towards the little model's lodgings saw one who, by a fixed red spot on either cheek, and the over-compression of his quivering lips, betrayed the presence of that animality which underlies even the most cultivated men.
the force of workers available
From this reading FINISH OF THE COMEDY Those who may have seen Hilary driving towards the little model's lodgings saw one who, by a fixed red spot on either cheek, and the over-compression of his quivering lips, betrayed the presence of that animality which underlies even the most cultivated men.
model'snounUS /ˈmɑːdəlz/
possessive form of “model” — a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading FINISH OF THE COMEDY Those who may have seen Hilary driving towards the little model's lodgings saw one who, by a fixed red spot on either cheek, and the over-compression of his quivering lips, betrayed the presence of that animality which underlies even the most cultivated men.
used to form the superlative
From this reading FINISH OF THE COMEDY Those who may have seen Hilary driving towards the little model's lodgings saw one who, by a fixed red spot on either cheek, and the over-compression of his quivering lips, betrayed the presence of that animality which underlies even the most cultivated men.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading After eighteen hours of the purgatory of indecision, he had not so much decided to pay that promised visit on which hung the future of two lives, as allowed himself to be borne towards the girl.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no one in the passage to see him after he had passed Bianca in the doorway, but it was with a face darkened by the peculiar stabbing look of wounded egoism that he entered the little model's room.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After eighteen hours of the purgatory of indecision, he had not so much decided to pay that promised visit on which hung the future of two lives, as allowed himself to be borne towards the girl.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FINISH OF THE COMEDY Those who may have seen Hilary driving towards the little model's lodgings saw one who, by a fixed red spot on either cheek, and the over-compression of his quivering lips, betrayed the presence of that animality which underlies even the most cultivated men.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FINISH OF THE COMEDY Those who may have seen Hilary driving towards the little model's lodgings saw one who, by a fixed red spot on either cheek, and the over-compression of his quivering lips, betrayed the presence of that animality which underlies even the most cultivated men.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading FINISH OF THE COMEDY Those who may have seen Hilary driving towards the little model's lodgings saw one who, by a fixed red spot on either cheek, and the over-compression of his quivering lips, betrayed the presence of that animality which underlies even the most cultivated men.
over-compression
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From this reading FINISH OF THE COMEDY Those who may have seen Hilary driving towards the little model's lodgings saw one who, by a fixed red spot on either cheek, and the over-compression of his quivering lips, betrayed the presence of that animality which underlies even the most cultivated men.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading There was no one in the passage to see him after he had passed Bianca in the doorway, but it was with a face darkened by the peculiar stabbing look of wounded egoism that he entered the little model's room.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading There was no one in the passage to see him after he had passed Bianca in the doorway, but it was with a face darkened by the peculiar stabbing look of wounded egoism that he entered the little model's room.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading After eighteen hours of the purgatory of indecision, he had not so much decided to pay that promised visit on which hung the future of two lives, as allowed himself to be borne towards the girl.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading There was no one in the passage to see him after he had passed Bianca in the doorway, but it was with a face darkened by the peculiar stabbing look of wounded egoism that he entered the little model's room.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading FINISH OF THE COMEDY Those who may have seen Hilary driving towards the little model's lodgings saw one who, by a fixed red spot on either cheek, and the over-compression of his quivering lips, betrayed the presence of that animality which underlies even the most cultivated men.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading After eighteen hours of the purgatory of indecision, he had not so much decided to pay that promised visit on which hung the future of two lives, as allowed himself to be borne towards the girl.
purgatorynounUS /ˈpɜːrɡətɔːri/
a temporary condition of torment or suffering
From this reading After eighteen hours of the purgatory of indecision, he had not so much decided to pay that promised visit on which hung the future of two lives, as allowed himself to be borne towards the girl.
quiveringnounUS /ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading FINISH OF THE COMEDY Those who may have seen Hilary driving towards the little model's lodgings saw one who, by a fixed red spot on either cheek, and the over-compression of his quivering lips, betrayed the presence of that animality which underlies even the most cultivated men.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading FINISH OF THE COMEDY Those who may have seen Hilary driving towards the little model's lodgings saw one who, by a fixed red spot on either cheek, and the over-compression of his quivering lips, betrayed the presence of that animality which underlies even the most cultivated men.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading There was no one in the passage to see him after he had passed Bianca in the doorway, but it was with a face darkened by the peculiar stabbing look of wounded egoism that he entered the little model's room.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Instead of going up to him, she sat down on the corded trunk and began to sob.
cut with a saw
From this reading FINISH OF THE COMEDY Those who may have seen Hilary driving towards the little model's lodgings saw one who, by a fixed red spot on either cheek, and the over-compression of his quivering lips, betrayed the presence of that animality which underlies even the most cultivated men.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There was no one in the passage to see him after he had passed Bianca in the doorway, but it was with a face darkened by the peculiar stabbing look of wounded egoism that he entered the little model's room.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading FINISH OF THE COMEDY Those who may have seen Hilary driving towards the little model's lodgings saw one who, by a fixed red spot on either cheek, and the over-compression of his quivering lips, betrayed the presence of that animality which underlies even the most cultivated men.
self-controlnounUS /ˌselfkənˈtroʊl/
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
From this reading The sight of it coming so closely on the struggle she had just been through was too much for the girl's self-control.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The sight of it coming so closely on the struggle she had just been through was too much for the girl's self-control.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The sight of it coming so closely on the struggle she had just been through was too much for the girl's self-control.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After eighteen hours of the purgatory of indecision, he had not so much decided to pay that promised visit on which hung the future of two lives, as allowed himself to be borne towards the girl.
sobverbUS /sɑːb/
weep convulsively
From this reading Instead of going up to him, she sat down on the corded trunk and began to sob.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading FINISH OF THE COMEDY Those who may have seen Hilary driving towards the little model's lodgings saw one who, by a fixed red spot on either cheek, and the over-compression of his quivering lips, betrayed the presence of that animality which underlies even the most cultivated men.
stabbingadjectiveUS /ˈstæbɪŋ/
causing physical or especially psychological injury
From this reading There was no one in the passage to see him after he had passed Bianca in the doorway, but it was with a face darkened by the peculiar stabbing look of wounded egoism that he entered the little model's room.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading The sight of it coming so closely on the struggle she had just been through was too much for the girl's self-control.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FINISH OF THE COMEDY Those who may have seen Hilary driving towards the little model's lodgings saw one who, by a fixed red spot on either cheek, and the over-compression of his quivering lips, betrayed the presence of that animality which underlies even the most cultivated men.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FINISH OF THE COMEDY Those who may have seen Hilary driving towards the little model's lodgings saw one who, by a fixed red spot on either cheek, and the over-compression of his quivering lips, betrayed the presence of that animality which underlies even the most cultivated men.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no one in the passage to see him after he had passed Bianca in the doorway, but it was with a face darkened by the peculiar stabbing look of wounded egoism that he entered the little model's room.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading FINISH OF THE COMEDY Those who may have seen Hilary driving towards the little model's lodgings saw one who, by a fixed red spot on either cheek, and the over-compression of his quivering lips, betrayed the presence of that animality which underlies even the most cultivated men.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The sight of it coming so closely on the struggle she had just been through was too much for the girl's self-control.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After eighteen hours of the purgatory of indecision, he had not so much decided to pay that promised visit on which hung the future of two lives, as allowed himself to be borne towards the girl.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The sight of it coming so closely on the struggle she had just been through was too much for the girl's self-control.
in the direction of
From this reading FINISH OF THE COMEDY Those who may have seen Hilary driving towards the little model's lodgings saw one who, by a fixed red spot on either cheek, and the over-compression of his quivering lips, betrayed the presence of that animality which underlies even the most cultivated men.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading Instead of going up to him, she sat down on the corded trunk and began to sob.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After eighteen hours of the purgatory of indecision, he had not so much decided to pay that promised visit on which hung the future of two lives, as allowed himself to be borne towards the girl.
underliesverbUS /ˌʌndərˈlaɪz/
third-person singular of “underlie” — be or form the base for
From this reading FINISH OF THE COMEDY Those who may have seen Hilary driving towards the little model's lodgings saw one who, by a fixed red spot on either cheek, and the over-compression of his quivering lips, betrayed the presence of that animality which underlies even the most cultivated men.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Instead of going up to him, she sat down on the corded trunk and began to sob.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading After eighteen hours of the purgatory of indecision, he had not so much decided to pay that promised visit on which hung the future of two lives, as allowed himself to be borne towards the girl.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no one in the passage to see him after he had passed Bianca in the doorway, but it was with a face darkened by the peculiar stabbing look of wounded egoism that he entered the little model's room.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FINISH OF THE COMEDY Those who may have seen Hilary driving towards the little model's lodgings saw one who, by a fixed red spot on either cheek, and the over-compression of his quivering lips, betrayed the presence of that animality which underlies even the most cultivated men.
which person or people
From this reading FINISH OF THE COMEDY Those who may have seen Hilary driving towards the little model's lodgings saw one who, by a fixed red spot on either cheek, and the over-compression of his quivering lips, betrayed the presence of that animality which underlies even the most cultivated men.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was no one in the passage to see him after he had passed Bianca in the doorway, but it was with a face darkened by the peculiar stabbing look of wounded egoism that he entered the little model's room.
people who are wounded
From this reading There was no one in the passage to see him after he had passed Bianca in the doorway, but it was with a face darkened by the peculiar stabbing look of wounded egoism that he entered the little model's room.
