used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I—I only looked in to say that if you hadn’t found a model for—for the picture you wanted to paint, I might—I might be able to pose."
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "I—I only looked in to say that if you hadn’t found a model for—for the picture you wanted to paint, I might—I might be able to pose."
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Though she hadn’t advanced and he hadn’t moved, the extraordinary light in his eyes made her heart thump more wildly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Feeling that an explanation of her presence in the studio should come from herself, Jennie faltered:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though she hadn’t advanced and he hadn’t moved, the extraordinary light in his eyes made her heart thump more wildly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I—I only looked in to say that if you hadn’t found a model for—for the picture you wanted to paint, I might—I might be able to pose."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Feeling that an explanation of her presence in the studio should come from herself, Jennie faltered:
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "You’d do it"—he held up the sketch—"dressed like that?"
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading "You’d do it"—he held up the sketch—"dressed like that?"
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading She remembered his own phrase, "If I’m to be that kind of a model I must _be_ that kind of a model—and do what’s expected."
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Feeling that an explanation of her presence in the studio should come from herself, Jennie faltered:
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Though she hadn’t advanced and he hadn’t moved, the extraordinary light in his eyes made her heart thump more wildly.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Though she hadn’t advanced and he hadn’t moved, the extraordinary light in his eyes made her heart thump more wildly.
falteredverbUS /ˈfɑːltərd/
past form of “falter” — be unsure or weak
From this reading Feeling that an explanation of her presence in the studio should come from herself, Jennie faltered:
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Feeling that an explanation of her presence in the studio should come from herself, Jennie faltered:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I—I only looked in to say that if you hadn’t found a model for—for the picture you wanted to paint, I might—I might be able to pose."
set up or found
From this reading "I—I only looked in to say that if you hadn’t found a model for—for the picture you wanted to paint, I might—I might be able to pose."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Feeling that an explanation of her presence in the studio should come from herself, Jennie faltered:
hadn't
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From this reading "I—I only looked in to say that if you hadn’t found a model for—for the picture you wanted to paint, I might—I might be able to pose."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though she hadn’t advanced and he hadn’t moved, the extraordinary light in his eyes made her heart thump more wildly.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Though she hadn’t advanced and he hadn’t moved, the extraordinary light in his eyes made her heart thump more wildly.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading "You’d do it"—he held up the sketch—"dressed like that?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Feeling that an explanation of her presence in the studio should come from herself, Jennie faltered:
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Feeling that an explanation of her presence in the studio should come from herself, Jennie faltered:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Though she hadn’t advanced and he hadn’t moved, the extraordinary light in his eyes made her heart thump more wildly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I—I only looked in to say that if you hadn’t found a model for—for the picture you wanted to paint, I might—I might be able to pose."
I'm
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From this reading She remembered his own phrase, "If I’m to be that kind of a model I must _be_ that kind of a model—and do what’s expected."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I—I only looked in to say that if you hadn’t found a model for—for the picture you wanted to paint, I might—I might be able to pose."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Feeling that an explanation of her presence in the studio should come from herself, Jennie faltered:
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You’d do it"—he held up the sketch—"dressed like that?"
Jennie
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From this reading Feeling that an explanation of her presence in the studio should come from herself, Jennie faltered:
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading She remembered his own phrase, "If I’m to be that kind of a model I must _be_ that kind of a model—and do what’s expected."
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Though she hadn’t advanced and he hadn’t moved, the extraordinary light in his eyes made her heart thump more wildly.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "You’d do it"—he held up the sketch—"dressed like that?"
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I—I only looked in to say that if you hadn’t found a model for—for the picture you wanted to paint, I might—I might be able to pose."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Though she hadn’t advanced and he hadn’t moved, the extraordinary light in his eyes made her heart thump more wildly.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "I—I only looked in to say that if you hadn’t found a model for—for the picture you wanted to paint, I might—I might be able to pose."
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading "I—I only looked in to say that if you hadn’t found a model for—for the picture you wanted to paint, I might—I might be able to pose."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Though she hadn’t advanced and he hadn’t moved, the extraordinary light in his eyes made her heart thump more wildly.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Though she hadn’t advanced and he hadn’t moved, the extraordinary light in his eyes made her heart thump more wildly.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She remembered his own phrase, "If I’m to be that kind of a model I must _be_ that kind of a model—and do what’s expected."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Feeling that an explanation of her presence in the studio should come from herself, Jennie faltered:
and nothing more
From this reading "I—I only looked in to say that if you hadn’t found a model for—for the picture you wanted to paint, I might—I might be able to pose."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She remembered his own phrase, "If I’m to be that kind of a model I must _be_ that kind of a model—and do what’s expected."
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading "I—I only looked in to say that if you hadn’t found a model for—for the picture you wanted to paint, I might—I might be able to pose."
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading She remembered his own phrase, "If I’m to be that kind of a model I must _be_ that kind of a model—and do what’s expected."
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading "I—I only looked in to say that if you hadn’t found a model for—for the picture you wanted to paint, I might—I might be able to pose."
poseverbUS /poʊz/
introduce
From this reading "I—I only looked in to say that if you hadn’t found a model for—for the picture you wanted to paint, I might—I might be able to pose."
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Feeling that an explanation of her presence in the studio should come from herself, Jennie faltered:
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading She remembered his own phrase, "If I’m to be that kind of a model I must _be_ that kind of a model—and do what’s expected."
express in words
From this reading "I—I only looked in to say that if you hadn’t found a model for—for the picture you wanted to paint, I might—I might be able to pose."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though she hadn’t advanced and he hadn’t moved, the extraordinary light in his eyes made her heart thump more wildly.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Feeling that an explanation of her presence in the studio should come from herself, Jennie faltered:
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading "You’d do it"—he held up the sketch—"dressed like that?"
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading Feeling that an explanation of her presence in the studio should come from herself, Jennie faltered:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Feeling that an explanation of her presence in the studio should come from herself, Jennie faltered:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Feeling that an explanation of her presence in the studio should come from herself, Jennie faltered:
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though she hadn’t advanced and he hadn’t moved, the extraordinary light in his eyes made her heart thump more wildly.
thumpverbUS /θʌmp/
move rhythmically
From this reading Though she hadn’t advanced and he hadn’t moved, the extraordinary light in his eyes made her heart thump more wildly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I—I only looked in to say that if you hadn’t found a model for—for the picture you wanted to paint, I might—I might be able to pose."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "You’d do it"—he held up the sketch—"dressed like that?"
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "I—I only looked in to say that if you hadn’t found a model for—for the picture you wanted to paint, I might—I might be able to pose."
what's
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From this reading She remembered his own phrase, "If I’m to be that kind of a model I must _be_ that kind of a model—and do what’s expected."
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading Though she hadn’t advanced and he hadn’t moved, the extraordinary light in his eyes made her heart thump more wildly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I—I only looked in to say that if you hadn’t found a model for—for the picture you wanted to paint, I might—I might be able to pose."
You'd
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From this reading "You’d do it"—he held up the sketch—"dressed like that?"
