used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was still hypnotized to a certain extent by the several amazing events of the night.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading It would be a long time before he would be able to stamp out completely the impression.
anew
From this reading From the shadowy corners of the compartment the woman's face persisted in appearing, now in all its warm loveliness, now in terror, and again like chiseled marble.
(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 From the shadowy corners of the compartment the woman's face persisted in appearing, now in all its warm loveliness, now in terror, and again like chiseled marble.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading He was still hypnotized to a certain extent by the several amazing events of the night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From the shadowy corners of the compartment the woman's face persisted in appearing, now in all its warm loveliness, now in terror, and again like chiseled marble.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It did not seem possible that any woman could be so lovely outside and so ugly within.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading From the shadowy corners of the compartment the woman's face persisted in appearing, now in all its warm loveliness, now in terror, and again like chiseled marble.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would be a long time before he would be able to stamp out completely the impression.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It would be a long time before he would be able to stamp out completely the impression.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was still hypnotized to a certain extent by the several amazing events of the night.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He was still hypnotized to a certain extent by the several amazing events of the night.
chiseledadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪzəld/
having a clean and distinct outline as if precisely cut along the edges
From this reading From the shadowy corners of the compartment the woman's face persisted in appearing, now in all its warm loveliness, now in terror, and again like chiseled marble.
compartmentnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading From the shadowy corners of the compartment the woman's face persisted in appearing, now in all its warm loveliness, now in terror, and again like chiseled marble.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It would be a long time before he would be able to stamp out completely the impression.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading From the shadowy corners of the compartment the woman's face persisted in appearing, now in all its warm loveliness, now in terror, and again like chiseled marble.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It did not seem possible that any woman could be so lovely outside and so ugly within.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It did not seem possible that any woman could be so lovely outside and so ugly within.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading He was still hypnotized to a certain extent by the several amazing events of the night.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading He was still hypnotized to a certain extent by the several amazing events of the night.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading From the shadowy corners of the compartment the woman's face persisted in appearing, now in all its warm loveliness, now in terror, and again like chiseled marble.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the shadowy corners of the compartment the woman's face persisted in appearing, now in all its warm loveliness, now in terror, and again like chiseled marble.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was still hypnotized to a certain extent by the several amazing events of the night.
hypnotizedadjectiveUS /ˈhɪpnətaɪzd/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading He was still hypnotized to a certain extent by the several amazing events of the night.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading It would be a long time before he would be able to stamp out completely the impression.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From the shadowy corners of the compartment the woman's face persisted in appearing, now in all its warm loveliness, now in terror, and again like chiseled marble.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would be a long time before he would be able to stamp out completely the impression.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading From the shadowy corners of the compartment the woman's face persisted in appearing, now in all its warm loveliness, now in terror, and again like chiseled marble.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading From the shadowy corners of the compartment the woman's face persisted in appearing, now in all its warm loveliness, now in terror, and again like chiseled marble.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It would be a long time before he would be able to stamp out completely the impression.
lovelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading From the shadowy corners of the compartment the woman's face persisted in appearing, now in all its warm loveliness, now in terror, and again like chiseled marble.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading It did not seem possible that any woman could be so lovely outside and so ugly within.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading From the shadowy corners of the compartment the woman's face persisted in appearing, now in all its warm loveliness, now in terror, and again like chiseled marble.
Mathison
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From this reading Mathison undressed slowly.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He was still hypnotized to a certain extent by the several amazing events of the night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It did not seem possible that any woman could be so lovely outside and so ugly within.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading From the shadowy corners of the compartment the woman's face persisted in appearing, now in all its warm loveliness, now in terror, and again like chiseled marble.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was still hypnotized to a certain extent by the several amazing events of the night.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It would be a long time before he would be able to stamp out completely the impression.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading It did not seem possible that any woman could be so lovely outside and so ugly within.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading From the shadowy corners of the compartment the woman's face persisted in appearing, now in all its warm loveliness, now in terror, and again like chiseled marble.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It did not seem possible that any woman could be so lovely outside and so ugly within.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It did not seem possible that any woman could be so lovely outside and so ugly within.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He was still hypnotized to a certain extent by the several amazing events of the night.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading From the shadowy corners of the compartment the woman's face persisted in appearing, now in all its warm loveliness, now in terror, and again like chiseled marble.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Mathison undressed slowly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It did not seem possible that any woman could be so lovely outside and so ugly within.
stampverbUS /stæmp/
walk heavily
From this reading It would be a long time before he would be able to stamp out completely the impression.
not in physical motion
From this reading He was still hypnotized to a certain extent by the several amazing events of the night.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading From the shadowy corners of the compartment the woman's face persisted in appearing, now in all its warm loveliness, now in terror, and again like chiseled marble.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It did not seem possible that any woman could be so lovely outside and so ugly within.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was still hypnotized to a certain extent by the several amazing events of the night.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It would be a long time before he would be able to stamp out completely the impression.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was still hypnotized to a certain extent by the several amazing events of the night.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading It did not seem possible that any woman could be so lovely outside and so ugly within.
undressedadjectiveUS /ənˈdrest/
of lumber or stone or hides; not finished or dressed
From this reading Mathison undressed slowly.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading From the shadowy corners of the compartment the woman's face persisted in appearing, now in all its warm loveliness, now in terror, and again like chiseled marble.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was still hypnotized to a certain extent by the several amazing events of the night.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It did not seem possible that any woman could be so lovely outside and so ugly within.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It did not seem possible that any woman could be so lovely outside and so ugly within.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading From the shadowy corners of the compartment the woman's face persisted in appearing, now in all its warm loveliness, now in terror, and again like chiseled marble.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would be a long time before he would be able to stamp out completely the impression.
