aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Which wins?” asked Olivia, rustling toward them, conscious of having made an impressive entrance; for both men looked up to welcome her, though Gladys never lifted her eyes from the mimic battle Felix seemed about to lose.
(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 “I thought you were all asleep or dead; but now I see the cause of this awful silence,” she cried.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It certainly was to an observer; for Canaris, flushed and eager, looked the young man to the life; Helwyze, calm but intent, with his finger on his lip, pondering that last fateful move, was an excellent Satan; and behind them stood Gladys, wonderfully resembling the wistful angel, with that new brightness on her face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Retsch’s ‘Game of Life,’ quite perfect, and most effective.”
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading It certainly was to an observer; for Canaris, flushed and eager, looked the young man to the life; Helwyze, calm but intent, with his finger on his lip, pondering that last fateful move, was an excellent Satan; and behind them stood Gladys, wonderfully resembling the wistful angel, with that new brightness on her face.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Which wins?” asked Olivia, rustling toward them, conscious of having made an impressive entrance; for both men looked up to welcome her, though Gladys never lifted her eyes from the mimic battle Felix seemed about to lose.
in a state of sleep
From this reading “I thought you were all asleep or dead; but now I see the cause of this awful silence,” she cried.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading “I thought you were all asleep or dead; but now I see the cause of this awful silence,” she cried.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading “Which wins?” asked Olivia, rustling toward them, conscious of having made an impressive entrance; for both men looked up to welcome her, though Gladys never lifted her eyes from the mimic battle Felix seemed about to lose.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading It certainly was to an observer; for Canaris, flushed and eager, looked the young man to the life; Helwyze, calm but intent, with his finger on his lip, pondering that last fateful move, was an excellent Satan; and behind them stood Gladys, wonderfully resembling the wistful angel, with that new brightness on her face.
the two together, not just one
From this reading “Which wins?” asked Olivia, rustling toward them, conscious of having made an impressive entrance; for both men looked up to welcome her, though Gladys never lifted her eyes from the mimic battle Felix seemed about to lose.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading It certainly was to an observer; for Canaris, flushed and eager, looked the young man to the life; Helwyze, calm but intent, with his finger on his lip, pondering that last fateful move, was an excellent Satan; and behind them stood Gladys, wonderfully resembling the wistful angel, with that new brightness on her face.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I thought you were all asleep or dead; but now I see the cause of this awful silence,” she cried.
make calm or still
From this reading It certainly was to an observer; for Canaris, flushed and eager, looked the young man to the life; Helwyze, calm but intent, with his finger on his lip, pondering that last fateful move, was an excellent Satan; and behind them stood Gladys, wonderfully resembling the wistful angel, with that new brightness on her face.
Canaris
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From this reading It certainly was to an observer; for Canaris, flushed and eager, looked the young man to the life; Helwyze, calm but intent, with his finger on his lip, pondering that last fateful move, was an excellent Satan; and behind them stood Gladys, wonderfully resembling the wistful angel, with that new brightness on her face.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading “I thought you were all asleep or dead; but now I see the cause of this awful silence,” she cried.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading It certainly was to an observer; for Canaris, flushed and eager, looked the young man to the life; Helwyze, calm but intent, with his finger on his lip, pondering that last fateful move, was an excellent Satan; and behind them stood Gladys, wonderfully resembling the wistful angel, with that new brightness on her face.
intentionally conceived
From this reading “Which wins?” asked Olivia, rustling toward them, conscious of having made an impressive entrance; for both men looked up to welcome her, though Gladys never lifted her eyes from the mimic battle Felix seemed about to lose.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “I thought you were all asleep or dead; but now I see the cause of this awful silence,” she cried.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading “I thought you were all asleep or dead; but now I see the cause of this awful silence,” she cried.
Don't
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From this reading “Don’t speak, don’t stir; let me enjoy the fine tableau you make.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading It certainly was to an observer; for Canaris, flushed and eager, looked the young man to the life; Helwyze, calm but intent, with his finger on his lip, pondering that last fateful move, was an excellent Satan; and behind them stood Gladys, wonderfully resembling the wistful angel, with that new brightness on her face.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading Retsch’s ‘Game of Life,’ quite perfect, and most effective.”
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading “Don’t speak, don’t stir; let me enjoy the fine tableau you make.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading “Which wins?” asked Olivia, rustling toward them, conscious of having made an impressive entrance; for both men looked up to welcome her, though Gladys never lifted her eyes from the mimic battle Felix seemed about to lose.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading It certainly was to an observer; for Canaris, flushed and eager, looked the young man to the life; Helwyze, calm but intent, with his finger on his lip, pondering that last fateful move, was an excellent Satan; and behind them stood Gladys, wonderfully resembling the wistful angel, with that new brightness on her face.
opinion or judgment
From this reading “Which wins?” asked Olivia, rustling toward them, conscious of having made an impressive entrance; for both men looked up to welcome her, though Gladys never lifted her eyes from the mimic battle Felix seemed about to lose.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It certainly was to an observer; for Canaris, flushed and eager, looked the young man to the life; Helwyze, calm but intent, with his finger on his lip, pondering that last fateful move, was an excellent Satan; and behind them stood Gladys, wonderfully resembling the wistful angel, with that new brightness on her face.
fatefuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtfəl/
having momentous consequences; of decisive importance
From this reading It certainly was to an observer; for Canaris, flushed and eager, looked the young man to the life; Helwyze, calm but intent, with his finger on his lip, pondering that last fateful move, was an excellent Satan; and behind them stood Gladys, wonderfully resembling the wistful angel, with that new brightness on her face.
Felix
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From this reading “Which wins?” asked Olivia, rustling toward them, conscious of having made an impressive entrance; for both men looked up to welcome her, though Gladys never lifted her eyes from the mimic battle Felix seemed about to lose.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading “Don’t speak, don’t stir; let me enjoy the fine tableau you make.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading It certainly was to an observer; for Canaris, flushed and eager, looked the young man to the life; Helwyze, calm but intent, with his finger on his lip, pondering that last fateful move, was an excellent Satan; and behind them stood Gladys, wonderfully resembling the wistful angel, with that new brightness on her face.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading It certainly was to an observer; for Canaris, flushed and eager, looked the young man to the life; Helwyze, calm but intent, with his finger on his lip, pondering that last fateful move, was an excellent Satan; and behind them stood Gladys, wonderfully resembling the wistful angel, with that new brightness on her face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It certainly was to an observer; for Canaris, flushed and eager, looked the young man to the life; Helwyze, calm but intent, with his finger on his lip, pondering that last fateful move, was an excellent Satan; and behind them stood Gladys, wonderfully resembling the wistful angel, with that new brightness on her face.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Which wins?” asked Olivia, rustling toward them, conscious of having made an impressive entrance; for both men looked up to welcome her, though Gladys never lifted her eyes from the mimic battle Felix seemed about to lose.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Retsch’s ‘Game of Life,’ quite perfect, and most effective.”
Gladys
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From this reading It certainly was to an observer; for Canaris, flushed and eager, looked the young man to the life; Helwyze, calm but intent, with his finger on his lip, pondering that last fateful move, was an excellent Satan; and behind them stood Gladys, wonderfully resembling the wistful angel, with that new brightness on her face.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “Which wins?” asked Olivia, rustling toward them, conscious of having made an impressive entrance; for both men looked up to welcome her, though Gladys never lifted her eyes from the mimic battle Felix seemed about to lose.
Helwyze
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From this reading It certainly was to an observer; for Canaris, flushed and eager, looked the young man to the life; Helwyze, calm but intent, with his finger on his lip, pondering that last fateful move, was an excellent Satan; and behind them stood Gladys, wonderfully resembling the wistful angel, with that new brightness on her face.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It certainly was to an observer; for Canaris, flushed and eager, looked the young man to the life; Helwyze, calm but intent, with his finger on his lip, pondering that last fateful move, was an excellent Satan; and behind them stood Gladys, wonderfully resembling the wistful angel, with that new brightness on her face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It certainly was to an observer; for Canaris, flushed and eager, looked the young man to the life; Helwyze, calm but intent, with his finger on his lip, pondering that last fateful move, was an excellent Satan; and behind them stood Gladys, wonderfully resembling the wistful angel, with that new brightness on her face.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I thought you were all asleep or dead; but now I see the cause of this awful silence,” she cried.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading “Which wins?” asked Olivia, rustling toward them, conscious of having made an impressive entrance; for both men looked up to welcome her, though Gladys never lifted her eyes from the mimic battle Felix seemed about to lose.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It certainly was to an observer; for Canaris, flushed and eager, looked the young man to the life; Helwyze, calm but intent, with his finger on his lip, pondering that last fateful move, was an excellent Satan; and behind them stood Gladys, wonderfully resembling the wistful angel, with that new brightness on her face.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It certainly was to an observer; for Canaris, flushed and eager, looked the young man to the life; Helwyze, calm but intent, with his finger on his lip, pondering that last fateful move, was an excellent Satan; and behind them stood Gladys, wonderfully resembling the wistful angel, with that new brightness on her face.
immediately past
From this reading It certainly was to an observer; for Canaris, flushed and eager, looked the young man to the life; Helwyze, calm but intent, with his finger on his lip, pondering that last fateful move, was an excellent Satan; and behind them stood Gladys, wonderfully resembling the wistful angel, with that new brightness on her face.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Don’t speak, don’t stir; let me enjoy the fine tableau you make.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Retsch’s ‘Game of Life,’ quite perfect, and most effective.”
held up in the air
From this reading “Which wins?” asked Olivia, rustling toward them, conscious of having made an impressive entrance; for both men looked up to welcome her, though Gladys never lifted her eyes from the mimic battle Felix seemed about to lose.
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading It certainly was to an observer; for Canaris, flushed and eager, looked the young man to the life; Helwyze, calm but intent, with his finger on his lip, pondering that last fateful move, was an excellent Satan; and behind them stood Gladys, wonderfully resembling the wistful angel, with that new brightness on her face.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It certainly was to an observer; for Canaris, flushed and eager, looked the young man to the life; Helwyze, calm but intent, with his finger on his lip, pondering that last fateful move, was an excellent Satan; and behind them stood Gladys, wonderfully resembling the wistful angel, with that new brightness on her face.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading “Which wins?” asked Olivia, rustling toward them, conscious of having made an impressive entrance; for both men looked up to welcome her, though Gladys never lifted her eyes from the mimic battle Felix seemed about to lose.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “Which wins?” asked Olivia, rustling toward them, conscious of having made an impressive entrance; for both men looked up to welcome her, though Gladys never lifted her eyes from the mimic battle Felix seemed about to lose.
engage in
From this reading “Don’t speak, don’t stir; let me enjoy the fine tableau you make.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It certainly was to an observer; for Canaris, flushed and eager, looked the young man to the life; Helwyze, calm but intent, with his finger on his lip, pondering that last fateful move, was an excellent Satan; and behind them stood Gladys, wonderfully resembling the wistful angel, with that new brightness on her face.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Don’t speak, don’t stir; let me enjoy the fine tableau you make.
the force of workers available
From this reading “Which wins?” asked Olivia, rustling toward them, conscious of having made an impressive entrance; for both men looked up to welcome her, though Gladys never lifted her eyes from the mimic battle Felix seemed about to lose.
mimicnounUS /ˈmɪmɪk/
someone who mimics (especially an actor or actress)
From this reading “Which wins?” asked Olivia, rustling toward them, conscious of having made an impressive entrance; for both men looked up to welcome her, though Gladys never lifted her eyes from the mimic battle Felix seemed about to lose.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Retsch’s ‘Game of Life,’ quite perfect, and most effective.”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It certainly was to an observer; for Canaris, flushed and eager, looked the young man to the life; Helwyze, calm but intent, with his finger on his lip, pondering that last fateful move, was an excellent Satan; and behind them stood Gladys, wonderfully resembling the wistful angel, with that new brightness on her face.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “Which wins?” asked Olivia, rustling toward them, conscious of having made an impressive entrance; for both men looked up to welcome her, though Gladys never lifted her eyes from the mimic battle Felix seemed about to lose.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It certainly was to an observer; for Canaris, flushed and eager, looked the young man to the life; Helwyze, calm but intent, with his finger on his lip, pondering that last fateful move, was an excellent Satan; and behind them stood Gladys, wonderfully resembling the wistful angel, with that new brightness on her face.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “I thought you were all asleep or dead; but now I see the cause of this awful silence,” she cried.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading It certainly was to an observer; for Canaris, flushed and eager, looked the young man to the life; Helwyze, calm but intent, with his finger on his lip, pondering that last fateful move, was an excellent Satan; and behind them stood Gladys, wonderfully resembling the wistful angel, with that new brightness on her face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I thought you were all asleep or dead; but now I see the cause of this awful silence,” she cried.
Olivia
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From this reading “Which wins?” asked Olivia, rustling toward them, conscious of having made an impressive entrance; for both men looked up to welcome her, though Gladys never lifted her eyes from the mimic battle Felix seemed about to lose.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It certainly was to an observer; for Canaris, flushed and eager, looked the young man to the life; Helwyze, calm but intent, with his finger on his lip, pondering that last fateful move, was an excellent Satan; and behind them stood Gladys, wonderfully resembling the wistful angel, with that new brightness on her face.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “I thought you were all asleep or dead; but now I see the cause of this awful silence,” she cried.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Retsch’s ‘Game of Life,’ quite perfect, and most effective.”
ponderingadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərɪŋ/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading It certainly was to an observer; for Canaris, flushed and eager, looked the young man to the life; Helwyze, calm but intent, with his finger on his lip, pondering that last fateful move, was an excellent Satan; and behind them stood Gladys, wonderfully resembling the wistful angel, with that new brightness on her face.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Retsch’s ‘Game of Life,’ quite perfect, and most effective.”
resemblingverbUS /rɪˈzembəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading It certainly was to an observer; for Canaris, flushed and eager, looked the young man to the life; Helwyze, calm but intent, with his finger on his lip, pondering that last fateful move, was an excellent Satan; and behind them stood Gladys, wonderfully resembling the wistful angel, with that new brightness on her face.
Retsch's
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From this reading Retsch’s ‘Game of Life,’ quite perfect, and most effective.”
rustlingnounUS /ˈrʌslɪŋ/
the stealing of cattle
From this reading “Which wins?” asked Olivia, rustling toward them, conscious of having made an impressive entrance; for both men looked up to welcome her, though Gladys never lifted her eyes from the mimic battle Felix seemed about to lose.
SatannounUS /ˈseɪtən/
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading It certainly was to an observer; for Canaris, flushed and eager, looked the young man to the life; Helwyze, calm but intent, with his finger on his lip, pondering that last fateful move, was an excellent Satan; and behind them stood Gladys, wonderfully resembling the wistful angel, with that new brightness on her face.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I thought you were all asleep or dead; but now I see the cause of this awful silence,” she cried.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “Which wins?” asked Olivia, rustling toward them, conscious of having made an impressive entrance; for both men looked up to welcome her, though Gladys never lifted her eyes from the mimic battle Felix seemed about to lose.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I thought you were all asleep or dead; but now I see the cause of this awful silence,” she cried.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading “I thought you were all asleep or dead; but now I see the cause of this awful silence,” she cried.
express in speech
From this reading “Don’t speak, don’t stir; let me enjoy the fine tableau you make.
move an implement through
From this reading “Don’t speak, don’t stir; let me enjoy the fine tableau you make.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It certainly was to an observer; for Canaris, flushed and eager, looked the young man to the life; Helwyze, calm but intent, with his finger on his lip, pondering that last fateful move, was an excellent Satan; and behind them stood Gladys, wonderfully resembling the wistful angel, with that new brightness on her face.
tableaunounUS /təˈbloʊ/
a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)
From this reading “Don’t speak, don’t stir; let me enjoy the fine tableau you make.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It certainly was to an observer; for Canaris, flushed and eager, looked the young man to the life; Helwyze, calm but intent, with his finger on his lip, pondering that last fateful move, was an excellent Satan; and behind them stood Gladys, wonderfully resembling the wistful angel, with that new brightness on her face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I thought you were all asleep or dead; but now I see the cause of this awful silence,” she cried.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It certainly was to an observer; for Canaris, flushed and eager, looked the young man to the life; Helwyze, calm but intent, with his finger on his lip, pondering that last fateful move, was an excellent Satan; and behind them stood Gladys, wonderfully resembling the wistful angel, with that new brightness on her face.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I thought you were all asleep or dead; but now I see the cause of this awful silence,” she cried.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “Which wins?” asked Olivia, rustling toward them, conscious of having made an impressive entrance; for both men looked up to welcome her, though Gladys never lifted her eyes from the mimic battle Felix seemed about to lose.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “I thought you were all asleep or dead; but now I see the cause of this awful silence,” she cried.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It certainly was to an observer; for Canaris, flushed and eager, looked the young man to the life; Helwyze, calm but intent, with his finger on his lip, pondering that last fateful move, was an excellent Satan; and behind them stood Gladys, wonderfully resembling the wistful angel, with that new brightness on her face.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading “Which wins?” asked Olivia, rustling toward them, conscious of having made an impressive entrance; for both men looked up to welcome her, though Gladys never lifted her eyes from the mimic battle Felix seemed about to lose.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Which wins?” asked Olivia, rustling toward them, conscious of having made an impressive entrance; for both men looked up to welcome her, though Gladys never lifted her eyes from the mimic battle Felix seemed about to lose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It certainly was to an observer; for Canaris, flushed and eager, looked the young man to the life; Helwyze, calm but intent, with his finger on his lip, pondering that last fateful move, was an excellent Satan; and behind them stood Gladys, wonderfully resembling the wistful angel, with that new brightness on her face.
accept gladly
From this reading “Which wins?” asked Olivia, rustling toward them, conscious of having made an impressive entrance; for both men looked up to welcome her, though Gladys never lifted her eyes from the mimic battle Felix seemed about to lose.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I thought you were all asleep or dead; but now I see the cause of this awful silence,” she cried.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Which wins?” asked Olivia, rustling toward them, conscious of having made an impressive entrance; for both men looked up to welcome her, though Gladys never lifted her eyes from the mimic battle Felix seemed about to lose.
winsnounUS /wɪnz/
plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)
From this reading “Which wins?” asked Olivia, rustling toward them, conscious of having made an impressive entrance; for both men looked up to welcome her, though Gladys never lifted her eyes from the mimic battle Felix seemed about to lose.
wistfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɪstfəl/
showing pensive sadness
From this reading It certainly was to an observer; for Canaris, flushed and eager, looked the young man to the life; Helwyze, calm but intent, with his finger on his lip, pondering that last fateful move, was an excellent Satan; and behind them stood Gladys, wonderfully resembling the wistful angel, with that new brightness on her face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It certainly was to an observer; for Canaris, flushed and eager, looked the young man to the life; Helwyze, calm but intent, with his finger on his lip, pondering that last fateful move, was an excellent Satan; and behind them stood Gladys, wonderfully resembling the wistful angel, with that new brightness on her face.
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading It certainly was to an observer; for Canaris, flushed and eager, looked the young man to the life; Helwyze, calm but intent, with his finger on his lip, pondering that last fateful move, was an excellent Satan; and behind them stood Gladys, wonderfully resembling the wistful angel, with that new brightness on her face.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I thought you were all asleep or dead; but now I see the cause of this awful silence,” she cried.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It certainly was to an observer; for Canaris, flushed and eager, looked the young man to the life; Helwyze, calm but intent, with his finger on his lip, pondering that last fateful move, was an excellent Satan; and behind them stood Gladys, wonderfully resembling the wistful angel, with that new brightness on her face.