used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I am so sorry!” and the bathos of it twisted his features into a grin that was as like a smile as a mask is like the human face; but Mrs. Cutting fell back in horror.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As his brain whirled it almost cast out the collocations: “Of course!”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am so sorry!” and the bathos of it twisted his features into a grin that was as like a smile as a mask is like the human face; but Mrs. Cutting fell back in horror.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I am so sorry!” and the bathos of it twisted his features into a grin that was as like a smile as a mask is like the human face; but Mrs. Cutting fell back in horror.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As his brain whirled it almost cast out the collocations: “Of course!”
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “I am so sorry!” and the bathos of it twisted his features into a grin that was as like a smile as a mask is like the human face; but Mrs. Cutting fell back in horror.
bathosnoun
triteness or triviality of style
From this reading “I am so sorry!” and the bathos of it twisted his features into a grin that was as like a smile as a mask is like the human face; but Mrs. Cutting fell back in horror.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading As his brain whirled it almost cast out the collocations: “Of course!”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I am so sorry!” and the bathos of it twisted his features into a grin that was as like a smile as a mask is like the human face; but Mrs. Cutting fell back in horror.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “You—you—was it not enough to kill her, without laughing—” “Good God, how can you say such a thing?
put or send forth
From this reading As his brain whirled it almost cast out the collocations: “Of course!”
collocations
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education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading As his brain whirled it almost cast out the collocations: “Of course!”
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading “I am so sorry!” and the bathos of it twisted his features into a grin that was as like a smile as a mask is like the human face; but Mrs. Cutting fell back in horror.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading “Mabel is dead,” she said.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “You—you—was it not enough to kill her, without laughing—” “Good God, how can you say such a thing?
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading “I am so sorry!” and the bathos of it twisted his features into a grin that was as like a smile as a mask is like the human face; but Mrs. Cutting fell back in horror.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading “I am so sorry!” and the bathos of it twisted his features into a grin that was as like a smile as a mask is like the human face; but Mrs. Cutting fell back in horror.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I feel as hysterical as a woman.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading “I am so sorry!” and the bathos of it twisted his features into a grin that was as like a smile as a mask is like the human face; but Mrs. Cutting fell back in horror.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading “You—you—was it not enough to kill her, without laughing—” “Good God, how can you say such a thing?
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “You—you—was it not enough to kill her, without laughing—” “Good God, how can you say such a thing?
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading “I am so sorry!” and the bathos of it twisted his features into a grin that was as like a smile as a mask is like the human face; but Mrs. Cutting fell back in horror.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As his brain whirled it almost cast out the collocations: “Of course!”
intense and profound fear
From this reading “I am so sorry!” and the bathos of it twisted his features into a grin that was as like a smile as a mask is like the human face; but Mrs. Cutting fell back in horror.
how
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From this reading “You—you—was it not enough to kill her, without laughing—” “Good God, how can you say such a thing?
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading “I am so sorry!” and the bathos of it twisted his features into a grin that was as like a smile as a mask is like the human face; but Mrs. Cutting fell back in horror.
hystericaladjectiveUS /hɪˈsterɪkəl/
characterized by or arising from psychoneurotic hysteria
From this reading I feel as hysterical as a woman.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am so sorry!” and the bathos of it twisted his features into a grin that was as like a smile as a mask is like the human face; but Mrs. Cutting fell back in horror.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I am so sorry!” and the bathos of it twisted his features into a grin that was as like a smile as a mask is like the human face; but Mrs. Cutting fell back in horror.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “I am so sorry!” and the bathos of it twisted his features into a grin that was as like a smile as a mask is like the human face; but Mrs. Cutting fell back in horror.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Mabel is dead,” she said.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As his brain whirled it almost cast out the collocations: “Of course!”
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading “You—you—was it not enough to kill her, without laughing—” “Good God, how can you say such a thing?
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading “You—you—was it not enough to kill her, without laughing—” “Good God, how can you say such a thing?
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “I am so sorry!” and the bathos of it twisted his features into a grin that was as like a smile as a mask is like the human face; but Mrs. Cutting fell back in horror.
Mabel
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From this reading “Mabel is dead,” she said.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading “I am so sorry!” and the bathos of it twisted his features into a grin that was as like a smile as a mask is like the human face; but Mrs. Cutting fell back in horror.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “I am so sorry!” and the bathos of it twisted his features into a grin that was as like a smile as a mask is like the human face; but Mrs. Cutting fell back in horror.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “You—you—was it not enough to kill her, without laughing—” “Good God, how can you say such a thing?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As his brain whirled it almost cast out the collocations: “Of course!”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As his brain whirled it almost cast out the collocations: “Of course!”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Mabel is dead,” she said.
express in words
From this reading “You—you—was it not enough to kill her, without laughing—” “Good God, how can you say such a thing?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Mabel is dead,” she said.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading “I am so sorry!” and the bathos of it twisted his features into a grin that was as like a smile as a mask is like the human face; but Mrs. Cutting fell back in horror.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I am so sorry!” and the bathos of it twisted his features into a grin that was as like a smile as a mask is like the human face; but Mrs. Cutting fell back in horror.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading “I am so sorry!” and the bathos of it twisted his features into a grin that was as like a smile as a mask is like the human face; but Mrs. Cutting fell back in horror.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “You—you—was it not enough to kill her, without laughing—” “Good God, how can you say such a thing?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I am so sorry!” and the bathos of it twisted his features into a grin that was as like a smile as a mask is like the human face; but Mrs. Cutting fell back in horror.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As his brain whirled it almost cast out the collocations: “Of course!”
a special situation
From this reading “You—you—was it not enough to kill her, without laughing—” “Good God, how can you say such a thing?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “You—you—was it not enough to kill her, without laughing—” “Good God, how can you say such a thing?
twistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading “I am so sorry!” and the bathos of it twisted his features into a grin that was as like a smile as a mask is like the human face; but Mrs. Cutting fell back in horror.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I am so sorry!” and the bathos of it twisted his features into a grin that was as like a smile as a mask is like the human face; but Mrs. Cutting fell back in horror.
whirledverbUS /wɜːrld/
past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading As his brain whirled it almost cast out the collocations: “Of course!”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “You—you—was it not enough to kill her, without laughing—” “Good God, how can you say such a thing?
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I feel as hysterical as a woman.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You—you—was it not enough to kill her, without laughing—” “Good God, how can you say such a thing?
