Chapter VI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

later than; following

From this reading "You are here after all, then?" said the Spaniard, who came up and joined him.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Somewhat ashamed, he replied, "Indeed I am surprised not to see him here.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "You are here after all, then?" said the Spaniard, who came up and joined him.

feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse

From this reading Somewhat ashamed, he replied, "Indeed I am surprised not to see him here.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "You are here after all, then?" said the Spaniard, who came up and joined him.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

not accessible to view

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

one or the other of two

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Emilius had really never thought of him.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "You are looking for your friend, I suppose?"

destroyed or killed

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "You are here after all, then?" said the Spaniard, who came up and joined him.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "You are here after all, then?" said the Spaniard, who came up and joined him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "You are looking for your friend, I suppose?"

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Somewhat ashamed, he replied, "Indeed I am surprised not to see him here.

incapable of being tolerated or endured

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading "You are here after all, then?" said the Spaniard, who came up and joined him.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading "You are looking for your friend, I suppose?"

plural of “mask” — a covering to disguise or conceal the face

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

a particular point in time

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Emilius had really never thought of him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Emilius had really never thought of him.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading Somewhat ashamed, he replied, "Indeed I am surprised not to see him here.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You are here after all, then?" said the Spaniard, who came up and joined him.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Somewhat ashamed, he replied, "Indeed I am surprised not to see him here.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Somewhat ashamed, he replied, "Indeed I am surprised not to see him here.

a native or inhabitant of Spain

From this reading "You are here after all, then?" said the Spaniard, who came up and joined him.

express a supposition

From this reading "You are looking for your friend, I suppose?"

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Somewhat ashamed, he replied, "Indeed I am surprised not to see him here.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "You are here after all, then?" said the Spaniard, who came up and joined him.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Emilius had really never thought of him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

past form of “unmask” — reveal the true nature of

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He could not find the object of his search, however, though he had three times gone up and down the saloon, and scrutinised carefully all the unmasked ladies, either dancing or sitting; and the idea that that beautiful face was concealed under one of the disgusting masks was too intolerable to be admitted for a moment.

which person or people

From this reading "You are here after all, then?" said the Spaniard, who came up and joined him.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You are here after all, then?" said the Spaniard, who came up and joined him.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You are looking for your friend, I suppose?"