Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading "If I hadn't been paralysed with admiration I believe I should have laughed.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

later than; following

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading "You see, my dear," she said to Zaidie afterwards, "as everything turned out so very happily, and as Lord Redgrave behaved in such a splendid way, I thought it was my duty to make everything appear as pleasant to the President and Lord Pauncefote as I could."

the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

(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 As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

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

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

an American who was born in Britain or one whose ancestors were British

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "You see, my dear," she said to Zaidie afterwards, "as everything turned out so very happily, and as Lord Redgrave behaved in such a splendid way, I thought it was my duty to make everything appear as pleasant to the President and Lord Pauncefote as I could."

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

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

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

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "If I hadn't been paralysed with admiration I believe I should have laughed.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading "You see, my dear," she said to Zaidie afterwards, "as everything turned out so very happily, and as Lord Redgrave behaved in such a splendid way, I thought it was my duty to make everything appear as pleasant to the President and Lord Pauncefote as I could."

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "If I hadn't been paralysed with admiration I believe I should have laughed.

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

constructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

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

From this reading "You see, my dear," she said to Zaidie afterwards, "as everything turned out so very happily, and as Lord Redgrave behaved in such a splendid way, I thought it was my duty to make everything appear as pleasant to the President and Lord Pauncefote as I could."

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

approval

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

dearly loved

From this reading "You see, my dear," she said to Zaidie afterwards, "as everything turned out so very happily, and as Lord Redgrave behaved in such a splendid way, I thought it was my duty to make everything appear as pleasant to the President and Lord Pauncefote as I could."

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

give a description of

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading "You see, my dear," she said to Zaidie afterwards, "as everything turned out so very happily, and as Lord Redgrave behaved in such a splendid way, I thought it was my duty to make everything appear as pleasant to the President and Lord Pauncefote as I could."

a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading "You see, my dear," she said to Zaidie afterwards, "as everything turned out so very happily, and as Lord Redgrave behaved in such a splendid way, I thought it was my duty to make everything appear as pleasant to the President and Lord Pauncefote as I could."

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

powerful and effective language

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "It was real good of you, Mrs. Van," said Zaidie.

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

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

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From this reading "If I hadn't been paralysed with admiration I believe I should have laughed.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

in a joyous manner

From this reading "You see, my dear," she said to Zaidie afterwards, "as everything turned out so very happily, and as Lord Redgrave behaved in such a splendid way, I thought it was my duty to make everything appear as pleasant to the President and Lord Pauncefote as I could."

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

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

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

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

From this reading "You see, my dear," she said to Zaidie afterwards, "as everything turned out so very happily, and as Lord Redgrave behaved in such a splendid way, I thought it was my duty to make everything appear as pleasant to the President and Lord Pauncefote as I could."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If I hadn't been paralysed with admiration I believe I should have laughed.

(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

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

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

plural of “interviewer” — a person who conducts an interview

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

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

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading "If I hadn't been paralysed with admiration I believe I should have laughed.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

engage in

From this reading "You see, my dear," she said to Zaidie afterwards, "as everything turned out so very happily, and as Lord Redgrave behaved in such a splendid way, I thought it was my duty to make everything appear as pleasant to the President and Lord Pauncefote as I could."

used to form the superlative

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "You see, my dear," she said to Zaidie afterwards, "as everything turned out so very happily, and as Lord Redgrave behaved in such a splendid way, I thought it was my duty to make everything appear as pleasant to the President and Lord Pauncefote as I could."

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

not any; not one

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "You see, my dear," she said to Zaidie afterwards, "as everything turned out so very happily, and as Lord Redgrave behaved in such a splendid way, I thought it was my duty to make everything appear as pleasant to the President and Lord Pauncefote as I could."

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

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From this reading "If I hadn't been paralysed with admiration I believe I should have laughed.

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From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

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From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading "You see, my dear," she said to Zaidie afterwards, "as everything turned out so very happily, and as Lord Redgrave behaved in such a splendid way, I thought it was my duty to make everything appear as pleasant to the President and Lord Pauncefote as I could."

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

an athlete who plays for pay

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

commodities offered for sale

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading "It was real good of you, Mrs. Van," said Zaidie.

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From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

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From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

express the need or desire for

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You see, my dear," she said to Zaidie afterwards, "as everything turned out so very happily, and as Lord Redgrave behaved in such a splendid way, I thought it was my duty to make everything appear as pleasant to the President and Lord Pauncefote as I could."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "You see, my dear," she said to Zaidie afterwards, "as everything turned out so very happily, and as Lord Redgrave behaved in such a splendid way, I thought it was my duty to make everything appear as pleasant to the President and Lord Pauncefote as I could."

serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

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

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "If I hadn't been paralysed with admiration I believe I should have laughed.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "You see, my dear," she said to Zaidie afterwards, "as everything turned out so very happily, and as Lord Redgrave behaved in such a splendid way, I thought it was my duty to make everything appear as pleasant to the President and Lord Pauncefote as I could."

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading "You see, my dear," she said to Zaidie afterwards, "as everything turned out so very happily, and as Lord Redgrave behaved in such a splendid way, I thought it was my duty to make everything appear as pleasant to the President and Lord Pauncefote as I could."

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From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

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From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "You see, my dear," she said to Zaidie afterwards, "as everything turned out so very happily, and as Lord Redgrave behaved in such a splendid way, I thought it was my duty to make everything appear as pleasant to the President and Lord Pauncefote as I could."

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From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

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

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

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

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

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

From this reading "You see, my dear," she said to Zaidie afterwards, "as everything turned out so very happily, and as Lord Redgrave behaved in such a splendid way, I thought it was my duty to make everything appear as pleasant to the President and Lord Pauncefote as I could."

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

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

in the direction of

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading "You see, my dear," she said to Zaidie afterwards, "as everything turned out so very happily, and as Lord Redgrave behaved in such a splendid way, I thought it was my duty to make everything appear as pleasant to the President and Lord Pauncefote as I could."

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

precisely as stated

From this reading "You see, my dear," she said to Zaidie afterwards, "as everything turned out so very happily, and as Lord Redgrave behaved in such a splendid way, I thought it was my duty to make everything appear as pleasant to the President and Lord Pauncefote as I could."

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

a message informing of danger

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

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

From this reading "You see, my dear," she said to Zaidie afterwards, "as everything turned out so very happily, and as Lord Redgrave behaved in such a splendid way, I thought it was my duty to make everything appear as pleasant to the President and Lord Pauncefote as I could."

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "You see, my dear," she said to Zaidie afterwards, "as everything turned out so very happily, and as Lord Redgrave behaved in such a splendid way, I thought it was my duty to make everything appear as pleasant to the President and Lord Pauncefote as I could."

at the time that

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

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

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

a Caucasian

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading As this narrative is the story of the personal adventures of Lord Redgrave and his bride, and not an account of events at which all the world has already wondered, there is no necessity to describe in any detail the extraordinary sequence of circumstances which began when the _Astronef_ dropped without warning from the clouds in front of the White House at Washington, and his lordship, after paying his respects to the President, proceeded to the British Embassy and placed the copy of the Anglo-American agreement in Lord Pauncefote's hands.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Mrs. Van Stuyler's spirits had risen as the _Astronef_ descended towards the lights of Washington, and when the President and Lord Pauncefote paid a visit to the wonderful craft, the joint product of American genius and English capital and constructive skill, she immediately assumed, at Redgrave's request, the position of lady of the house _pro tem._, and described the "change of plans," as she called it, which led to their transfer from the _St. Louis_ to the _Astronef_ with an imaginative fluency which would have done credit to the most enterprising of American interviewers.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You see, my dear," she said to Zaidie afterwards, "as everything turned out so very happily, and as Lord Redgrave behaved in such a splendid way, I thought it was my duty to make everything appear as pleasant to the President and Lord Pauncefote as I could."

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From this reading "You see, my dear," she said to Zaidie afterwards, "as everything turned out so very happily, and as Lord Redgrave behaved in such a splendid way, I thought it was my duty to make everything appear as pleasant to the President and Lord Pauncefote as I could."