used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Because,” said Freddy, while a bright blush showed beyond the limits of his black satin mask, “you are so beautiful that it is torture to make hats for other women—since I have seen you.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I can’t return the compliment,” she said, “by telling you that it is torture to me to wear hats made by any other man since I have seen you, for other men don’t make hats, and I can’t really see you through that thing you wear over your face.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “I can’t return the compliment,” she said, “by telling you that it is torture to me to wear hats made by any other man since I have seen you, for other men don’t make hats, and I can’t really see you through that thing you wear over your face.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Because,” said Freddy, while a bright blush showed beyond the limits of his black satin mask, “you are so beautiful that it is torture to make hats for other women—since I have seen you.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then Miss Cornelia’s silk foundations rustled as she turned resolutely toward the divan.
assistantsnounUS /əˈsɪstənts/
plural of “assistant” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading But——” Her voice faltered, and Freddy, with a gesture, dismissed his lady assistants.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading “Because,” said Freddy, while a bright blush showed beyond the limits of his black satin mask, “you are so beautiful that it is torture to make hats for other women—since I have seen you.”
for the reason that
From this reading “Because,” said Freddy, while a bright blush showed beyond the limits of his black satin mask, “you are so beautiful that it is torture to make hats for other women—since I have seen you.”
on the far side of; further than
From this reading “Because,” said Freddy, while a bright blush showed beyond the limits of his black satin mask, “you are so beautiful that it is torture to make hats for other women—since I have seen you.”
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading “Because,” said Freddy, while a bright blush showed beyond the limits of his black satin mask, “you are so beautiful that it is torture to make hats for other women—since I have seen you.”
blushverbUS /blʌʃ/
turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading “Because,” said Freddy, while a bright blush showed beyond the limits of his black satin mask, “you are so beautiful that it is torture to make hats for other women—since I have seen you.”
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading “Because,” said Freddy, while a bright blush showed beyond the limits of his black satin mask, “you are so beautiful that it is torture to make hats for other women—since I have seen you.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But——” Her voice faltered, and Freddy, with a gesture, dismissed his lady assistants.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “I can’t return the compliment,” she said, “by telling you that it is torture to me to wear hats made by any other man since I have seen you, for other men don’t make hats, and I can’t really see you through that thing you wear over your face.
can't
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From this reading “I can’t return the compliment,” she said, “by telling you that it is torture to me to wear hats made by any other man since I have seen you, for other men don’t make hats, and I can’t really see you through that thing you wear over your face.
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading “I can’t return the compliment,” she said, “by telling you that it is torture to me to wear hats made by any other man since I have seen you, for other men don’t make hats, and I can’t really see you through that thing you wear over your face.
Cornelia's
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From this reading Then Miss Cornelia’s silk foundations rustled as she turned resolutely toward the divan.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading But——” Her voice faltered, and Freddy, with a gesture, dismissed his lady assistants.
divannounUS /dɪˈvæn/
a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)
From this reading Then Miss Cornelia’s silk foundations rustled as she turned resolutely toward the divan.
don't
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From this reading “I can’t return the compliment,” she said, “by telling you that it is torture to me to wear hats made by any other man since I have seen you, for other men don’t make hats, and I can’t really see you through that thing you wear over your face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading “I can’t return the compliment,” she said, “by telling you that it is torture to me to wear hats made by any other man since I have seen you, for other men don’t make hats, and I can’t really see you through that thing you wear over your face.
falteredverbUS /ˈfɑːltərd/
past form of “falter” — be unsure or weak
From this reading But——” Her voice faltered, and Freddy, with a gesture, dismissed his lady assistants.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Because,” said Freddy, while a bright blush showed beyond the limits of his black satin mask, “you are so beautiful that it is torture to make hats for other women—since I have seen you.”
foundationsnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading Then Miss Cornelia’s silk foundations rustled as she turned resolutely toward the divan.
Freddy
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From this reading “Because,” said Freddy, while a bright blush showed beyond the limits of his black satin mask, “you are so beautiful that it is torture to make hats for other women—since I have seen you.”
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading But——” Her voice faltered, and Freddy, with a gesture, dismissed his lady assistants.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading “Because,” said Freddy, while a bright blush showed beyond the limits of his black satin mask, “you are so beautiful that it is torture to make hats for other women—since I have seen you.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Because,” said Freddy, while a bright blush showed beyond the limits of his black satin mask, “you are so beautiful that it is torture to make hats for other women—since I have seen you.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But——” Her voice faltered, and Freddy, with a gesture, dismissed his lady assistants.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Because,” said Freddy, while a bright blush showed beyond the limits of his black satin mask, “you are so beautiful that it is torture to make hats for other women—since I have seen you.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Because,” said Freddy, while a bright blush showed beyond the limits of his black satin mask, “you are so beautiful that it is torture to make hats for other women—since I have seen you.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Because,” said Freddy, while a bright blush showed beyond the limits of his black satin mask, “you are so beautiful that it is torture to make hats for other women—since I have seen you.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Because,” said Freddy, while a bright blush showed beyond the limits of his black satin mask, “you are so beautiful that it is torture to make hats for other women—since I have seen you.”
a polite name for any woman
From this reading But——” Her voice faltered, and Freddy, with a gesture, dismissed his lady assistants.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading “Because,” said Freddy, while a bright blush showed beyond the limits of his black satin mask, “you are so beautiful that it is torture to make hats for other women—since I have seen you.”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “I can’t return the compliment,” she said, “by telling you that it is torture to me to wear hats made by any other man since I have seen you, for other men don’t make hats, and I can’t really see you through that thing you wear over your face.
engage in
From this reading “Because,” said Freddy, while a bright blush showed beyond the limits of his black satin mask, “you are so beautiful that it is torture to make hats for other women—since I have seen you.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “I can’t return the compliment,” she said, “by telling you that it is torture to me to wear hats made by any other man since I have seen you, for other men don’t make hats, and I can’t really see you through that thing you wear over your face.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading “Because,” said Freddy, while a bright blush showed beyond the limits of his black satin mask, “you are so beautiful that it is torture to make hats for other women—since I have seen you.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I can’t return the compliment,” she said, “by telling you that it is torture to me to wear hats made by any other man since I have seen you, for other men don’t make hats, and I can’t really see you through that thing you wear over your face.
the force of workers available
From this reading “I can’t return the compliment,” she said, “by telling you that it is torture to me to wear hats made by any other man since I have seen you, for other men don’t make hats, and I can’t really see you through that thing you wear over your face.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Then Miss Cornelia’s silk foundations rustled as she turned resolutely toward the divan.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Because,” said Freddy, while a bright blush showed beyond the limits of his black satin mask, “you are so beautiful that it is torture to make hats for other women—since I have seen you.”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “Because,” said Freddy, while a bright blush showed beyond the limits of his black satin mask, “you are so beautiful that it is torture to make hats for other women—since I have seen you.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “I can’t return the compliment,” she said, “by telling you that it is torture to me to wear hats made by any other man since I have seen you, for other men don’t make hats, and I can’t really see you through that thing you wear over your face.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading There was a pause.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “I can’t return the compliment,” she said, “by telling you that it is torture to me to wear hats made by any other man since I have seen you, for other men don’t make hats, and I can’t really see you through that thing you wear over your face.
resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading Then Miss Cornelia’s silk foundations rustled as she turned resolutely toward the divan.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “I can’t return the compliment,” she said, “by telling you that it is torture to me to wear hats made by any other man since I have seen you, for other men don’t make hats, and I can’t really see you through that thing you wear over your face.
rustled
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From this reading Then Miss Cornelia’s silk foundations rustled as she turned resolutely toward the divan.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Because,” said Freddy, while a bright blush showed beyond the limits of his black satin mask, “you are so beautiful that it is torture to make hats for other women—since I have seen you.”
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading “Because,” said Freddy, while a bright blush showed beyond the limits of his black satin mask, “you are so beautiful that it is torture to make hats for other women—since I have seen you.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I can’t return the compliment,” she said, “by telling you that it is torture to me to wear hats made by any other man since I have seen you, for other men don’t make hats, and I can’t really see you through that thing you wear over your face.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Because,” said Freddy, while a bright blush showed beyond the limits of his black satin mask, “you are so beautiful that it is torture to make hats for other women—since I have seen you.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then Miss Cornelia’s silk foundations rustled as she turned resolutely toward the divan.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “Because,” said Freddy, while a bright blush showed beyond the limits of his black satin mask, “you are so beautiful that it is torture to make hats for other women—since I have seen you.”
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading Then Miss Cornelia’s silk foundations rustled as she turned resolutely toward the divan.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “Because,” said Freddy, while a bright blush showed beyond the limits of his black satin mask, “you are so beautiful that it is torture to make hats for other women—since I have seen you.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Because,” said Freddy, while a bright blush showed beyond the limits of his black satin mask, “you are so beautiful that it is torture to make hats for other women—since I have seen you.”
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading “I can’t return the compliment,” she said, “by telling you that it is torture to me to wear hats made by any other man since I have seen you, for other men don’t make hats, and I can’t really see you through that thing you wear over your face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Because,” said Freddy, while a bright blush showed beyond the limits of his black satin mask, “you are so beautiful that it is torture to make hats for other women—since I have seen you.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Because,” said Freddy, while a bright blush showed beyond the limits of his black satin mask, “you are so beautiful that it is torture to make hats for other women—since I have seen you.”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Miss Cornelia’s silk foundations rustled as she turned resolutely toward the divan.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a pause.
a special situation
From this reading “I can’t return the compliment,” she said, “by telling you that it is torture to me to wear hats made by any other man since I have seen you, for other men don’t make hats, and I can’t really see you through that thing you wear over your face.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “I can’t return the compliment,” she said, “by telling you that it is torture to me to wear hats made by any other man since I have seen you, for other men don’t make hats, and I can’t really see you through that thing you wear over your face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Because,” said Freddy, while a bright blush showed beyond the limits of his black satin mask, “you are so beautiful that it is torture to make hats for other women—since I have seen you.”
tortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading “Because,” said Freddy, while a bright blush showed beyond the limits of his black satin mask, “you are so beautiful that it is torture to make hats for other women—since I have seen you.”
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Then Miss Cornelia’s silk foundations rustled as she turned resolutely toward the divan.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Then Miss Cornelia’s silk foundations rustled as she turned resolutely toward the divan.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading But——” Her voice faltered, and Freddy, with a gesture, dismissed his lady assistants.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a pause.
be dressed in
From this reading “I can’t return the compliment,” she said, “by telling you that it is torture to me to wear hats made by any other man since I have seen you, for other men don’t make hats, and I can’t really see you through that thing you wear over your face.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “Because,” said Freddy, while a bright blush showed beyond the limits of his black satin mask, “you are so beautiful that it is torture to make hats for other women—since I have seen you.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading But——” Her voice faltered, and Freddy, with a gesture, dismissed his lady assistants.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “Because,” said Freddy, while a bright blush showed beyond the limits of his black satin mask, “you are so beautiful that it is torture to make hats for other women—since I have seen you.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Because,” said Freddy, while a bright blush showed beyond the limits of his black satin mask, “you are so beautiful that it is torture to make hats for other women—since I have seen you.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I can’t return the compliment,” she said, “by telling you that it is torture to me to wear hats made by any other man since I have seen you, for other men don’t make hats, and I can’t really see you through that thing you wear over your face.
