Chapter XVI

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

From this reading SYLVIA had become necessary to Launa, who had at first used her as a screen, for Mr. Wainbridge was there always, and with Sylvia present naturally there were no demonstrations.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Paul made his appearance only a degree less frequently—Launa did not mind being alone with him.

in addition

From this reading Sylvia talked to Paul when Mr. Wainbridge was in possession, and it occurred to Launa that Sylvia was very attractive—probably Paul thought this also.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading SYLVIA had become necessary to Launa, who had at first used her as a screen, for Mr. Wainbridge was there always, and with Sylvia present naturally there were no demonstrations.

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

From this reading SYLVIA had become necessary to Launa, who had at first used her as a screen, for Mr. Wainbridge was there always, and with Sylvia present naturally there were no demonstrations.

eagerly desirous

From this reading He was waiting in London for her wedding day, for which no date was appointed, and Paul was not anxious to arrange this.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Paul made his appearance only a degree less frequently—Launa did not mind being alone with him.

subject to appointment

From this reading He was waiting in London for her wedding day, for which no date was appointed, and Paul was not anxious to arrange this.

put into a proper or systematic order

From this reading He was waiting in London for her wedding day, for which no date was appointed, and Paul was not anxious to arrange this.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading SYLVIA had become necessary to Launa, who had at first used her as a screen, for Mr. Wainbridge was there always, and with Sylvia present naturally there were no demonstrations.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SYLVIA had become necessary to Launa, who had at first used her as a screen, for Mr. Wainbridge was there always, and with Sylvia present naturally there were no demonstrations.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading Sylvia talked to Paul when Mr. Wainbridge was in possession, and it occurred to Launa that Sylvia was very attractive—probably Paul thought this also.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading SYLVIA had become necessary to Launa, who had at first used her as a screen, for Mr. Wainbridge was there always, and with Sylvia present naturally there were no demonstrations.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Paul made his appearance only a degree less frequently—Launa did not mind being alone with him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In these days Launa felt that meditation and thought were unprofitable; she turned to Sylvia for something, not for protection, but for companionship.

the state of being with someone

From this reading In these days Launa felt that meditation and thought were unprofitable; she turned to Sylvia for something, not for protection, but for companionship.

the specified day of the month

From this reading He was waiting in London for her wedding day, for which no date was appointed, and Paul was not anxious to arrange this.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He was waiting in London for her wedding day, for which no date was appointed, and Paul was not anxious to arrange this.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In these days Launa felt that meditation and thought were unprofitable; she turned to Sylvia for something, not for protection, but for companionship.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Paul made his appearance only a degree less frequently—Launa did not mind being alone with him.

plural of “demonstration” — a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view

From this reading SYLVIA had become necessary to Launa, who had at first used her as a screen, for Mr. Wainbridge was there always, and with Sylvia present naturally there were no demonstrations.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Paul made his appearance only a degree less frequently—Launa did not mind being alone with him.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading In these days Launa felt that meditation and thought were unprofitable; she turned to Sylvia for something, not for protection, but for companionship.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading SYLVIA had become necessary to Launa, who had at first used her as a screen, for Mr. Wainbridge was there always, and with Sylvia present naturally there were no demonstrations.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SYLVIA had become necessary to Launa, who had at first used her as a screen, for Mr. Wainbridge was there always, and with Sylvia present naturally there were no demonstrations.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Paul made his appearance only a degree less frequently—Launa did not mind being alone with him.

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

From this reading SYLVIA had become necessary to Launa, who had at first used her as a screen, for Mr. Wainbridge was there always, and with Sylvia present naturally there were no demonstrations.

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

From this reading He was waiting in London for her wedding day, for which no date was appointed, and Paul was not anxious to arrange this.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading SYLVIA had become necessary to Launa, who had at first used her as a screen, for Mr. Wainbridge was there always, and with Sylvia present naturally there were no demonstrations.

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

From this reading Paul made his appearance only a degree less frequently—Launa did not mind being alone with him.

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

From this reading Paul made his appearance only a degree less frequently—Launa did not mind being alone with him.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He was waiting in London for her wedding day, for which no date was appointed, and Paul was not anxious to arrange this.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Sylvia talked to Paul when Mr. Wainbridge was in possession, and it occurred to Launa that Sylvia was very attractive—probably Paul thought this also.

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From this reading SYLVIA had become necessary to Launa, who had at first used her as a screen, for Mr. Wainbridge was there always, and with Sylvia present naturally there were no demonstrations.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Paul made his appearance only a degree less frequently—Launa did not mind being alone with him.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading He was waiting in London for her wedding day, for which no date was appointed, and Paul was not anxious to arrange this.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Paul made his appearance only a degree less frequently—Launa did not mind being alone with him.

continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature

From this reading In these days Launa felt that meditation and thought were unprofitable; she turned to Sylvia for something, not for protection, but for companionship.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Paul made his appearance only a degree less frequently—Launa did not mind being alone with him.

a form of address for a man

From this reading SYLVIA had become necessary to Launa, who had at first used her as a screen, for Mr. Wainbridge was there always, and with Sylvia present naturally there were no demonstrations.

as might be expected

From this reading SYLVIA had become necessary to Launa, who had at first used her as a screen, for Mr. Wainbridge was there always, and with Sylvia present naturally there were no demonstrations.

absolutely essential

From this reading SYLVIA had become necessary to Launa, who had at first used her as a screen, for Mr. Wainbridge was there always, and with Sylvia present naturally there were no demonstrations.

not any; not one

From this reading SYLVIA had become necessary to Launa, who had at first used her as a screen, for Mr. Wainbridge was there always, and with Sylvia present naturally there were no demonstrations.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Paul made his appearance only a degree less frequently—Launa did not mind being alone with him.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Sylvia talked to Paul when Mr. Wainbridge was in possession, and it occurred to Launa that Sylvia was very attractive—probably Paul thought this also.

and nothing more

From this reading Paul made his appearance only a degree less frequently—Launa did not mind being alone with him.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading Paul made his appearance only a degree less frequently—Launa did not mind being alone with him.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Sylvia talked to Paul when Mr. Wainbridge was in possession, and it occurred to Launa that Sylvia was very attractive—probably Paul thought this also.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading SYLVIA had become necessary to Launa, who had at first used her as a screen, for Mr. Wainbridge was there always, and with Sylvia present naturally there were no demonstrations.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Sylvia talked to Paul when Mr. Wainbridge was in possession, and it occurred to Launa that Sylvia was very attractive—probably Paul thought this also.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading In these days Launa felt that meditation and thought were unprofitable; she turned to Sylvia for something, not for protection, but for companionship.

a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing

From this reading SYLVIA had become necessary to Launa, who had at first used her as a screen, for Mr. Wainbridge was there always, and with Sylvia present naturally there were no demonstrations.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In these days Launa felt that meditation and thought were unprofitable; she turned to Sylvia for something, not for protection, but for companionship.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading In these days Launa felt that meditation and thought were unprofitable; she turned to Sylvia for something, not for protection, but for companionship.

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From this reading SYLVIA had become necessary to Launa, who had at first used her as a screen, for Mr. Wainbridge was there always, and with Sylvia present naturally there were no demonstrations.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Sylvia talked to Paul when Mr. Wainbridge was in possession, and it occurred to Launa that Sylvia was very attractive—probably Paul thought this also.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Sylvia talked to Paul when Mr. Wainbridge was in possession, and it occurred to Launa that Sylvia was very attractive—probably Paul thought this also.

in or at that place or location

From this reading SYLVIA had become necessary to Launa, who had at first used her as a screen, for Mr. Wainbridge was there always, and with Sylvia present naturally there were no demonstrations.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading In these days Launa felt that meditation and thought were unprofitable; she turned to Sylvia for something, not for protection, but for companionship.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He was waiting in London for her wedding day, for which no date was appointed, and Paul was not anxious to arrange this.

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

From this reading Sylvia talked to Paul when Mr. Wainbridge was in possession, and it occurred to Launa that Sylvia was very attractive—probably Paul thought this also.

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

From this reading SYLVIA had become necessary to Launa, who had at first used her as a screen, for Mr. Wainbridge was there always, and with Sylvia present naturally there were no demonstrations.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading In these days Launa felt that meditation and thought were unprofitable; she turned to Sylvia for something, not for protection, but for companionship.

producing little or no profit or gain

From this reading In these days Launa felt that meditation and thought were unprofitable; she turned to Sylvia for something, not for protection, but for companionship.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading SYLVIA had become necessary to Launa, who had at first used her as a screen, for Mr. Wainbridge was there always, and with Sylvia present naturally there were no demonstrations.

precisely as stated

From this reading Sylvia talked to Paul when Mr. Wainbridge was in possession, and it occurred to Launa that Sylvia was very attractive—probably Paul thought this also.

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From this reading SYLVIA had become necessary to Launa, who had at first used her as a screen, for Mr. Wainbridge was there always, and with Sylvia present naturally there were no demonstrations.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading He was waiting in London for her wedding day, for which no date was appointed, and Paul was not anxious to arrange this.

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

From this reading SYLVIA had become necessary to Launa, who had at first used her as a screen, for Mr. Wainbridge was there always, and with Sylvia present naturally there were no demonstrations.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading He was waiting in London for her wedding day, for which no date was appointed, and Paul was not anxious to arrange this.

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

From this reading SYLVIA had become necessary to Launa, who had at first used her as a screen, for Mr. Wainbridge was there always, and with Sylvia present naturally there were no demonstrations.

at the time that

From this reading Sylvia talked to Paul when Mr. Wainbridge was in possession, and it occurred to Launa that Sylvia was very attractive—probably Paul thought this also.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He was waiting in London for her wedding day, for which no date was appointed, and Paul was not anxious to arrange this.

which person or people

From this reading SYLVIA had become necessary to Launa, who had at first used her as a screen, for Mr. Wainbridge was there always, and with Sylvia present naturally there were no demonstrations.

in the company of; together with

From this reading SYLVIA had become necessary to Launa, who had at first used her as a screen, for Mr. Wainbridge was there always, and with Sylvia present naturally there were no demonstrations.