used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She summoned him with a certain curiosity in her soul as to what their parting would be.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She felt sure that his passion would betray itself in some way, and she had even a slightly concealed wish that it should betray itself, promising, not altogether sincerely, that she would restrain it by one look or one word, should it dream of surpassing a certain measure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During life, she had seen so many people fashioned, as it were, by a single cutter on one common pattern, that this young original had held her attention for some time; and now, when he was to leave in a little while, and take a broken heart with him, he occupied her still more.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Pani Elzen, before beginning her toilet for dinner, summoned Kresovich so as to pay him.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading During life, she had seen so many people fashioned, as it were, by a single cutter on one common pattern, that this young original had held her attention for some time; and now, when he was to leave in a little while, and take a broken heart with him, he occupied her still more.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She summoned him with a certain curiosity in her soul as to what their parting would be.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Pani Elzen, before beginning her toilet for dinner, summoned Kresovich so as to pay him.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Pani Elzen, before beginning her toilet for dinner, summoned Kresovich so as to pay him.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading She felt sure that his passion would betray itself in some way, and she had even a slightly concealed wish that it should betray itself, promising, not altogether sincerely, that she would restrain it by one look or one word, should it dream of surpassing a certain measure.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading During life, she had seen so many people fashioned, as it were, by a single cutter on one common pattern, that this young original had held her attention for some time; and now, when he was to leave in a little while, and take a broken heart with him, he occupied her still more.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading During life, she had seen so many people fashioned, as it were, by a single cutter on one common pattern, that this young original had held her attention for some time; and now, when he was to leave in a little while, and take a broken heart with him, he occupied her still more.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Kresovich, however, came in cool, with a face rather ominous than loving.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading She summoned him with a certain curiosity in her soul as to what their parting would be.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading During life, she had seen so many people fashioned, as it were, by a single cutter on one common pattern, that this young original had held her attention for some time; and now, when he was to leave in a little while, and take a broken heart with him, he occupied her still more.
not accessible to view
From this reading She felt sure that his passion would betray itself in some way, and she had even a slightly concealed wish that it should betray itself, promising, not altogether sincerely, that she would restrain it by one look or one word, should it dream of surpassing a certain measure.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Kresovich, however, came in cool, with a face rather ominous than loving.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading She summoned him with a certain curiosity in her soul as to what their parting would be.
cutternounUS /ˈkʌtər/
someone who cuts or carves stone
From this reading During life, she had seen so many people fashioned, as it were, by a single cutter on one common pattern, that this young original had held her attention for some time; and now, when he was to leave in a little while, and take a broken heart with him, he occupied her still more.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Pani Elzen, before beginning her toilet for dinner, summoned Kresovich so as to pay him.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading She felt sure that his passion would betray itself in some way, and she had even a slightly concealed wish that it should betray itself, promising, not altogether sincerely, that she would restrain it by one look or one word, should it dream of surpassing a certain measure.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During life, she had seen so many people fashioned, as it were, by a single cutter on one common pattern, that this young original had held her attention for some time; and now, when he was to leave in a little while, and take a broken heart with him, he occupied her still more.
Elzen
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From this reading Pani Elzen, before beginning her toilet for dinner, summoned Kresovich so as to pay him.
divisible by two
From this reading She felt sure that his passion would betray itself in some way, and she had even a slightly concealed wish that it should betray itself, promising, not altogether sincerely, that she would restrain it by one look or one word, should it dream of surpassing a certain measure.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Kresovich, however, came in cool, with a face rather ominous than loving.
fashionedadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənd/
planned and made or fashioned artistically
From this reading During life, she had seen so many people fashioned, as it were, by a single cutter on one common pattern, that this young original had held her attention for some time; and now, when he was to leave in a little while, and take a broken heart with him, he occupied her still more.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt sure that his passion would betray itself in some way, and she had even a slightly concealed wish that it should betray itself, promising, not altogether sincerely, that she would restrain it by one look or one word, should it dream of surpassing a certain measure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Pani Elzen, before beginning her toilet for dinner, summoned Kresovich so as to pay him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During life, she had seen so many people fashioned, as it were, by a single cutter on one common pattern, that this young original had held her attention for some time; and now, when he was to leave in a little while, and take a broken heart with him, he occupied her still more.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During life, she had seen so many people fashioned, as it were, by a single cutter on one common pattern, that this young original had held her attention for some time; and now, when he was to leave in a little while, and take a broken heart with him, he occupied her still more.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading During life, she had seen so many people fashioned, as it were, by a single cutter on one common pattern, that this young original had held her attention for some time; and now, when he was to leave in a little while, and take a broken heart with him, he occupied her still more.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading During life, she had seen so many people fashioned, as it were, by a single cutter on one common pattern, that this young original had held her attention for some time; and now, when he was to leave in a little while, and take a broken heart with him, he occupied her still more.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Pani Elzen, before beginning her toilet for dinner, summoned Kresovich so as to pay him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Pani Elzen, before beginning her toilet for dinner, summoned Kresovich so as to pay him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She felt sure that his passion would betray itself in some way, and she had even a slightly concealed wish that it should betray itself, promising, not altogether sincerely, that she would restrain it by one look or one word, should it dream of surpassing a certain measure.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Kresovich, however, came in cool, with a face rather ominous than loving.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She summoned him with a certain curiosity in her soul as to what their parting would be.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading During life, she had seen so many people fashioned, as it were, by a single cutter on one common pattern, that this young original had held her attention for some time; and now, when he was to leave in a little while, and take a broken heart with him, he occupied her still more.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading She felt sure that his passion would betray itself in some way, and she had even a slightly concealed wish that it should betray itself, promising, not altogether sincerely, that she would restrain it by one look or one word, should it dream of surpassing a certain measure.
Kresovich
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From this reading Pani Elzen, before beginning her toilet for dinner, summoned Kresovich so as to pay him.
go away from a place
From this reading During life, she had seen so many people fashioned, as it were, by a single cutter on one common pattern, that this young original had held her attention for some time; and now, when he was to leave in a little while, and take a broken heart with him, he occupied her still more.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading During life, she had seen so many people fashioned, as it were, by a single cutter on one common pattern, that this young original had held her attention for some time; and now, when he was to leave in a little while, and take a broken heart with him, he occupied her still more.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading During life, she had seen so many people fashioned, as it were, by a single cutter on one common pattern, that this young original had held her attention for some time; and now, when he was to leave in a little while, and take a broken heart with him, he occupied her still more.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She felt sure that his passion would betray itself in some way, and she had even a slightly concealed wish that it should betray itself, promising, not altogether sincerely, that she would restrain it by one look or one word, should it dream of surpassing a certain measure.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading Kresovich, however, came in cool, with a face rather ominous than loving.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading During life, she had seen so many people fashioned, as it were, by a single cutter on one common pattern, that this young original had held her attention for some time; and now, when he was to leave in a little while, and take a broken heart with him, he occupied her still more.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading She felt sure that his passion would betray itself in some way, and she had even a slightly concealed wish that it should betray itself, promising, not altogether sincerely, that she would restrain it by one look or one word, should it dream of surpassing a certain measure.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading During life, she had seen so many people fashioned, as it were, by a single cutter on one common pattern, that this young original had held her attention for some time; and now, when he was to leave in a little while, and take a broken heart with him, he occupied her still more.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She felt sure that his passion would betray itself in some way, and she had even a slightly concealed wish that it should betray itself, promising, not altogether sincerely, that she would restrain it by one look or one word, should it dream of surpassing a certain measure.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading During life, she had seen so many people fashioned, as it were, by a single cutter on one common pattern, that this young original had held her attention for some time; and now, when he was to leave in a little while, and take a broken heart with him, he occupied her still more.
held or filled or in use
From this reading During life, she had seen so many people fashioned, as it were, by a single cutter on one common pattern, that this young original had held her attention for some time; and now, when he was to leave in a little while, and take a broken heart with him, he occupied her still more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She felt sure that his passion would betray itself in some way, and she had even a slightly concealed wish that it should betray itself, promising, not altogether sincerely, that she would restrain it by one look or one word, should it dream of surpassing a certain measure.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Kresovich, however, came in cool, with a face rather ominous than loving.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading During life, she had seen so many people fashioned, as it were, by a single cutter on one common pattern, that this young original had held her attention for some time; and now, when he was to leave in a little while, and take a broken heart with him, he occupied her still more.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading During life, she had seen so many people fashioned, as it were, by a single cutter on one common pattern, that this young original had held her attention for some time; and now, when he was to leave in a little while, and take a broken heart with him, he occupied her still more.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She felt sure that his passion would betray itself in some way, and she had even a slightly concealed wish that it should betray itself, promising, not altogether sincerely, that she would restrain it by one look or one word, should it dream of surpassing a certain measure.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading During life, she had seen so many people fashioned, as it were, by a single cutter on one common pattern, that this young original had held her attention for some time; and now, when he was to leave in a little while, and take a broken heart with him, he occupied her still more.
Pani
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pani Elzen, before beginning her toilet for dinner, summoned Kresovich so as to pay him.
the act of departing politely
From this reading She summoned him with a certain curiosity in her soul as to what their parting would be.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading She felt sure that his passion would betray itself in some way, and she had even a slightly concealed wish that it should betray itself, promising, not altogether sincerely, that she would restrain it by one look or one word, should it dream of surpassing a certain measure.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading During life, she had seen so many people fashioned, as it were, by a single cutter on one common pattern, that this young original had held her attention for some time; and now, when he was to leave in a little while, and take a broken heart with him, he occupied her still more.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Pani Elzen, before beginning her toilet for dinner, summoned Kresovich so as to pay him.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading During life, she had seen so many people fashioned, as it were, by a single cutter on one common pattern, that this young original had held her attention for some time; and now, when he was to leave in a little while, and take a broken heart with him, he occupied her still more.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading She felt sure that his passion would betray itself in some way, and she had even a slightly concealed wish that it should betray itself, promising, not altogether sincerely, that she would restrain it by one look or one word, should it dream of surpassing a certain measure.
on the contrary
From this reading Kresovich, however, came in cool, with a face rather ominous than loving.
restrainverbUS /riˈstreɪn/
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading She felt sure that his passion would betray itself in some way, and she had even a slightly concealed wish that it should betray itself, promising, not altogether sincerely, that she would restrain it by one look or one word, should it dream of surpassing a certain measure.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading During life, she had seen so many people fashioned, as it were, by a single cutter on one common pattern, that this young original had held her attention for some time; and now, when he was to leave in a little while, and take a broken heart with him, he occupied her still more.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She summoned him with a certain curiosity in her soul as to what their parting would be.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She felt sure that his passion would betray itself in some way, and she had even a slightly concealed wish that it should betray itself, promising, not altogether sincerely, that she would restrain it by one look or one word, should it dream of surpassing a certain measure.
sincerelyadverbUS /sɪnˈsɪrli/
with sincerity; without pretense
From this reading She felt sure that his passion would betray itself in some way, and she had even a slightly concealed wish that it should betray itself, promising, not altogether sincerely, that she would restrain it by one look or one word, should it dream of surpassing a certain measure.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading During life, she had seen so many people fashioned, as it were, by a single cutter on one common pattern, that this young original had held her attention for some time; and now, when he was to leave in a little while, and take a broken heart with him, he occupied her still more.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading She felt sure that his passion would betray itself in some way, and she had even a slightly concealed wish that it should betray itself, promising, not altogether sincerely, that she would restrain it by one look or one word, should it dream of surpassing a certain measure.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Pani Elzen, before beginning her toilet for dinner, summoned Kresovich so as to pay him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading During life, she had seen so many people fashioned, as it were, by a single cutter on one common pattern, that this young original had held her attention for some time; and now, when he was to leave in a little while, and take a broken heart with him, he occupied her still more.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading She summoned him with a certain curiosity in her soul as to what their parting would be.
not in physical motion
From this reading During life, she had seen so many people fashioned, as it were, by a single cutter on one common pattern, that this young original had held her attention for some time; and now, when he was to leave in a little while, and take a broken heart with him, he occupied her still more.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Pani Elzen, before beginning her toilet for dinner, summoned Kresovich so as to pay him.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading She felt sure that his passion would betray itself in some way, and she had even a slightly concealed wish that it should betray itself, promising, not altogether sincerely, that she would restrain it by one look or one word, should it dream of surpassing a certain measure.
surpassingadjectiveUS /sərˈpæsɪŋ/
exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence
From this reading She felt sure that his passion would betray itself in some way, and she had even a slightly concealed wish that it should betray itself, promising, not altogether sincerely, that she would restrain it by one look or one word, should it dream of surpassing a certain measure.
carry out
From this reading During life, she had seen so many people fashioned, as it were, by a single cutter on one common pattern, that this young original had held her attention for some time; and now, when he was to leave in a little while, and take a broken heart with him, he occupied her still more.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Kresovich, however, came in cool, with a face rather ominous than loving.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During life, she had seen so many people fashioned, as it were, by a single cutter on one common pattern, that this young original had held her attention for some time; and now, when he was to leave in a little while, and take a broken heart with him, he occupied her still more.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She summoned him with a certain curiosity in her soul as to what their parting would be.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading During life, she had seen so many people fashioned, as it were, by a single cutter on one common pattern, that this young original had held her attention for some time; and now, when he was to leave in a little while, and take a broken heart with him, he occupied her still more.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During life, she had seen so many people fashioned, as it were, by a single cutter on one common pattern, that this young original had held her attention for some time; and now, when he was to leave in a little while, and take a broken heart with him, he occupied her still more.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pani Elzen, before beginning her toilet for dinner, summoned Kresovich so as to pay him.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Pani Elzen, before beginning her toilet for dinner, summoned Kresovich so as to pay him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During life, she had seen so many people fashioned, as it were, by a single cutter on one common pattern, that this young original had held her attention for some time; and now, when he was to leave in a little while, and take a broken heart with him, he occupied her still more.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She felt sure that his passion would betray itself in some way, and she had even a slightly concealed wish that it should betray itself, promising, not altogether sincerely, that she would restrain it by one look or one word, should it dream of surpassing a certain measure.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During life, she had seen so many people fashioned, as it were, by a single cutter on one common pattern, that this young original had held her attention for some time; and now, when he was to leave in a little while, and take a broken heart with him, he occupied her still more.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She summoned him with a certain curiosity in her soul as to what their parting would be.
at the time that
From this reading During life, she had seen so many people fashioned, as it were, by a single cutter on one common pattern, that this young original had held her attention for some time; and now, when he was to leave in a little while, and take a broken heart with him, he occupied her still more.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading During life, she had seen so many people fashioned, as it were, by a single cutter on one common pattern, that this young original had held her attention for some time; and now, when he was to leave in a little while, and take a broken heart with him, he occupied her still more.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading She felt sure that his passion would betray itself in some way, and she had even a slightly concealed wish that it should betray itself, promising, not altogether sincerely, that she would restrain it by one look or one word, should it dream of surpassing a certain measure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She summoned him with a certain curiosity in her soul as to what their parting would be.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading She felt sure that his passion would betray itself in some way, and she had even a slightly concealed wish that it should betray itself, promising, not altogether sincerely, that she would restrain it by one look or one word, should it dream of surpassing a certain measure.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She summoned him with a certain curiosity in her soul as to what their parting would be.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading During life, she had seen so many people fashioned, as it were, by a single cutter on one common pattern, that this young original had held her attention for some time; and now, when he was to leave in a little while, and take a broken heart with him, he occupied her still more.
