Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading Anstice's room was lighted only by a couple of candles, placed on the writing-table; but neither man desired a brilliant light to-night--Anstice because he realized that this interview was a fateful one, Cheniston because, although he had come here with the intention of making havoc of a man's life, he was not particularly anxious to watch that man's face during the process.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Anstice's room was lighted only by a couple of candles, placed on the writing-table; but neither man desired a brilliant light to-night--Anstice because he realized that this interview was a fateful one, Cheniston because, although he had come here with the intention of making havoc of a man's life, he was not particularly anxious to watch that man's face during the process.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading In the clear green sky one or two silver stars shone steadily, and in the little garden beyond the house the white moths circled eagerly round the tall yellow evening primroses which reared arrogant heads among their sleeping brother and sister flowers.

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

From this reading Cheniston entered the room on the stroke of nine, and Anstice turned from the window with an oddly reluctant movement.

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

From this reading Cheniston entered the room on the stroke of nine, and Anstice turned from the window with an oddly reluctant movement.

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From this reading "Well, Dr. Anstice, I have come, as you see."

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From this reading Anstice's room was lighted only by a couple of candles, placed on the writing-table; but neither man desired a brilliant light to-night--Anstice because he realized that this interview was a fateful one, Cheniston because, although he had come here with the intention of making havoc of a man's life, he was not particularly anxious to watch that man's face during the process.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Anstice's room was lighted only by a couple of candles, placed on the writing-table; but neither man desired a brilliant light to-night--Anstice because he realized that this interview was a fateful one, Cheniston because, although he had come here with the intention of making havoc of a man's life, he was not particularly anxious to watch that man's face during the process.

having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride

From this reading In the clear green sky one or two silver stars shone steadily, and in the little garden beyond the house the white moths circled eagerly round the tall yellow evening primroses which reared arrogant heads among their sleeping brother and sister flowers.

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

From this reading "Well, Dr. Anstice, I have come, as you see."

for the reason that

From this reading Anstice's room was lighted only by a couple of candles, placed on the writing-table; but neither man desired a brilliant light to-night--Anstice because he realized that this interview was a fateful one, Cheniston because, although he had come here with the intention of making havoc of a man's life, he was not particularly anxious to watch that man's face during the process.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading In the clear green sky one or two silver stars shone steadily, and in the little garden beyond the house the white moths circled eagerly round the tall yellow evening primroses which reared arrogant heads among their sleeping brother and sister flowers.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading Anstice's room was lighted only by a couple of candles, placed on the writing-table; but neither man desired a brilliant light to-night--Anstice because he realized that this interview was a fateful one, Cheniston because, although he had come here with the intention of making havoc of a man's life, he was not particularly anxious to watch that man's face during the process.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading In the clear green sky one or two silver stars shone steadily, and in the little garden beyond the house the white moths circled eagerly round the tall yellow evening primroses which reared arrogant heads among their sleeping brother and sister flowers.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Anstice's room was lighted only by a couple of candles, placed on the writing-table; but neither man desired a brilliant light to-night--Anstice because he realized that this interview was a fateful one, Cheniston because, although he had come here with the intention of making havoc of a man's life, he was not particularly anxious to watch that man's face during the process.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Anstice's room was lighted only by a couple of candles, placed on the writing-table; but neither man desired a brilliant light to-night--Anstice because he realized that this interview was a fateful one, Cheniston because, although he had come here with the intention of making havoc of a man's life, he was not particularly anxious to watch that man's face during the process.

plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading Anstice's room was lighted only by a couple of candles, placed on the writing-table; but neither man desired a brilliant light to-night--Anstice because he realized that this interview was a fateful one, Cheniston because, although he had come here with the intention of making havoc of a man's life, he was not particularly anxious to watch that man's face during the process.

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From this reading Cheniston entered the room on the stroke of nine, and Anstice turned from the window with an oddly reluctant movement.

past form of “circle” — travel around something

From this reading In the clear green sky one or two silver stars shone steadily, and in the little garden beyond the house the white moths circled eagerly round the tall yellow evening primroses which reared arrogant heads among their sleeping brother and sister flowers.

rid of obstructions

From this reading In the clear green sky one or two silver stars shone steadily, and in the little garden beyond the house the white moths circled eagerly round the tall yellow evening primroses which reared arrogant heads among their sleeping brother and sister flowers.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Well, Dr. Anstice, I have come, as you see."

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading Anstice's room was lighted only by a couple of candles, placed on the writing-table; but neither man desired a brilliant light to-night--Anstice because he realized that this interview was a fateful one, Cheniston because, although he had come here with the intention of making havoc of a man's life, he was not particularly anxious to watch that man's face during the process.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The golden day was dying, slowly, in the west.

wanted intensely

From this reading Anstice's room was lighted only by a couple of candles, placed on the writing-table; but neither man desired a brilliant light to-night--Anstice because he realized that this interview was a fateful one, Cheniston because, although he had come here with the intention of making havoc of a man's life, he was not particularly anxious to watch that man's face during the process.

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From this reading "Well, Dr. Anstice, I have come, as you see."

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Anstice's room was lighted only by a couple of candles, placed on the writing-table; but neither man desired a brilliant light to-night--Anstice because he realized that this interview was a fateful one, Cheniston because, although he had come here with the intention of making havoc of a man's life, he was not particularly anxious to watch that man's face during the process.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading The golden day was dying, slowly, in the west.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading In the clear green sky one or two silver stars shone steadily, and in the little garden beyond the house the white moths circled eagerly round the tall yellow evening primroses which reared arrogant heads among their sleeping brother and sister flowers.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Cheniston entered the room on the stroke of nine, and Anstice turned from the window with an oddly reluctant movement.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading In the clear green sky one or two silver stars shone steadily, and in the little garden beyond the house the white moths circled eagerly round the tall yellow evening primroses which reared arrogant heads among their sleeping brother and sister flowers.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Anstice's room was lighted only by a couple of candles, placed on the writing-table; but neither man desired a brilliant light to-night--Anstice because he realized that this interview was a fateful one, Cheniston because, although he had come here with the intention of making havoc of a man's life, he was not particularly anxious to watch that man's face during the process.

having momentous consequences; of decisive importance

From this reading Anstice's room was lighted only by a couple of candles, placed on the writing-table; but neither man desired a brilliant light to-night--Anstice because he realized that this interview was a fateful one, Cheniston because, although he had come here with the intention of making havoc of a man's life, he was not particularly anxious to watch that man's face during the process.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading In the clear green sky one or two silver stars shone steadily, and in the little garden beyond the house the white moths circled eagerly round the tall yellow evening primroses which reared arrogant heads among their sleeping brother and sister flowers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Cheniston entered the room on the stroke of nine, and Anstice turned from the window with an oddly reluctant movement.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading In the clear green sky one or two silver stars shone steadily, and in the little garden beyond the house the white moths circled eagerly round the tall yellow evening primroses which reared arrogant heads among their sleeping brother and sister flowers.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading The golden day was dying, slowly, in the west.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading In the clear green sky one or two silver stars shone steadily, and in the little garden beyond the house the white moths circled eagerly round the tall yellow evening primroses which reared arrogant heads among their sleeping brother and sister flowers.

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

From this reading Anstice's room was lighted only by a couple of candles, placed on the writing-table; but neither man desired a brilliant light to-night--Anstice because he realized that this interview was a fateful one, Cheniston because, although he had come here with the intention of making havoc of a man's life, he was not particularly anxious to watch that man's face during the process.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Well, Dr. Anstice, I have come, as you see."

violent and needless disturbance

From this reading Anstice's room was lighted only by a couple of candles, placed on the writing-table; but neither man desired a brilliant light to-night--Anstice because he realized that this interview was a fateful one, Cheniston because, although he had come here with the intention of making havoc of a man's life, he was not particularly anxious to watch that man's face during the process.

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

From this reading Anstice's room was lighted only by a couple of candles, placed on the writing-table; but neither man desired a brilliant light to-night--Anstice because he realized that this interview was a fateful one, Cheniston because, although he had come here with the intention of making havoc of a man's life, he was not particularly anxious to watch that man's face during the process.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading In the clear green sky one or two silver stars shone steadily, and in the little garden beyond the house the white moths circled eagerly round the tall yellow evening primroses which reared arrogant heads among their sleeping brother and sister flowers.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Anstice's room was lighted only by a couple of candles, placed on the writing-table; but neither man desired a brilliant light to-night--Anstice because he realized that this interview was a fateful one, Cheniston because, although he had come here with the intention of making havoc of a man's life, he was not particularly anxious to watch that man's face during the process.

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

From this reading In the clear green sky one or two silver stars shone steadily, and in the little garden beyond the house the white moths circled eagerly round the tall yellow evening primroses which reared arrogant heads among their sleeping brother and sister flowers.

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

From this reading "Well, Dr. Anstice, I have come, as you see."

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

From this reading The golden day was dying, slowly, in the west.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Anstice's room was lighted only by a couple of candles, placed on the writing-table; but neither man desired a brilliant light to-night--Anstice because he realized that this interview was a fateful one, Cheniston because, although he had come here with the intention of making havoc of a man's life, he was not particularly anxious to watch that man's face during the process.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Anstice's room was lighted only by a couple of candles, placed on the writing-table; but neither man desired a brilliant light to-night--Anstice because he realized that this interview was a fateful one, Cheniston because, although he had come here with the intention of making havoc of a man's life, he was not particularly anxious to watch that man's face during the process.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Anstice's room was lighted only by a couple of candles, placed on the writing-table; but neither man desired a brilliant light to-night--Anstice because he realized that this interview was a fateful one, Cheniston because, although he had come here with the intention of making havoc of a man's life, he was not particularly anxious to watch that man's face during the process.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Anstice's room was lighted only by a couple of candles, placed on the writing-table; but neither man desired a brilliant light to-night--Anstice because he realized that this interview was a fateful one, Cheniston because, although he had come here with the intention of making havoc of a man's life, he was not particularly anxious to watch that man's face during the process.

set afire or burning

From this reading Anstice's room was lighted only by a couple of candles, placed on the writing-table; but neither man desired a brilliant light to-night--Anstice because he realized that this interview was a fateful one, Cheniston because, although he had come here with the intention of making havoc of a man's life, he was not particularly anxious to watch that man's face during the process.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In the clear green sky one or two silver stars shone steadily, and in the little garden beyond the house the white moths circled eagerly round the tall yellow evening primroses which reared arrogant heads among their sleeping brother and sister flowers.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Anstice's room was lighted only by a couple of candles, placed on the writing-table; but neither man desired a brilliant light to-night--Anstice because he realized that this interview was a fateful one, Cheniston because, although he had come here with the intention of making havoc of a man's life, he was not particularly anxious to watch that man's face during the process.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Anstice's room was lighted only by a couple of candles, placed on the writing-table; but neither man desired a brilliant light to-night--Anstice because he realized that this interview was a fateful one, Cheniston because, although he had come here with the intention of making havoc of a man's life, he was not particularly anxious to watch that man's face during the process.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Anstice's room was lighted only by a couple of candles, placed on the writing-table; but neither man desired a brilliant light to-night--Anstice because he realized that this interview was a fateful one, Cheniston because, although he had come here with the intention of making havoc of a man's life, he was not particularly anxious to watch that man's face during the process.

plural of “moth” — typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae

From this reading In the clear green sky one or two silver stars shone steadily, and in the little garden beyond the house the white moths circled eagerly round the tall yellow evening primroses which reared arrogant heads among their sleeping brother and sister flowers.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Cheniston entered the room on the stroke of nine, and Anstice turned from the window with an oddly reluctant movement.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Anstice's room was lighted only by a couple of candles, placed on the writing-table; but neither man desired a brilliant light to-night--Anstice because he realized that this interview was a fateful one, Cheniston because, although he had come here with the intention of making havoc of a man's life, he was not particularly anxious to watch that man's face during the process.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading Cheniston entered the room on the stroke of nine, and Anstice turned from the window with an oddly reluctant movement.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Anstice's room was lighted only by a couple of candles, placed on the writing-table; but neither man desired a brilliant light to-night--Anstice because he realized that this interview was a fateful one, Cheniston because, although he had come here with the intention of making havoc of a man's life, he was not particularly anxious to watch that man's face during the process.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading Cheniston entered the room on the stroke of nine, and Anstice turned from the window with an oddly reluctant movement.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Cheniston entered the room on the stroke of nine, and Anstice turned from the window with an oddly reluctant movement.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Cheniston entered the room on the stroke of nine, and Anstice turned from the window with an oddly reluctant movement.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In the clear green sky one or two silver stars shone steadily, and in the little garden beyond the house the white moths circled eagerly round the tall yellow evening primroses which reared arrogant heads among their sleeping brother and sister flowers.

and nothing more

From this reading Anstice's room was lighted only by a couple of candles, placed on the writing-table; but neither man desired a brilliant light to-night--Anstice because he realized that this interview was a fateful one, Cheniston because, although he had come here with the intention of making havoc of a man's life, he was not particularly anxious to watch that man's face during the process.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In the clear green sky one or two silver stars shone steadily, and in the little garden beyond the house the white moths circled eagerly round the tall yellow evening primroses which reared arrogant heads among their sleeping brother and sister flowers.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Anstice's room was lighted only by a couple of candles, placed on the writing-table; but neither man desired a brilliant light to-night--Anstice because he realized that this interview was a fateful one, Cheniston because, although he had come here with the intention of making havoc of a man's life, he was not particularly anxious to watch that man's face during the process.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Anstice's room was lighted only by a couple of candles, placed on the writing-table; but neither man desired a brilliant light to-night--Anstice because he realized that this interview was a fateful one, Cheniston because, although he had come here with the intention of making havoc of a man's life, he was not particularly anxious to watch that man's face during the process.

plural of “primrose” — any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads

From this reading In the clear green sky one or two silver stars shone steadily, and in the little garden beyond the house the white moths circled eagerly round the tall yellow evening primroses which reared arrogant heads among their sleeping brother and sister flowers.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading Anstice's room was lighted only by a couple of candles, placed on the writing-table; but neither man desired a brilliant light to-night--Anstice because he realized that this interview was a fateful one, Cheniston because, although he had come here with the intention of making havoc of a man's life, he was not particularly anxious to watch that man's face during the process.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Anstice's room was lighted only by a couple of candles, placed on the writing-table; but neither man desired a brilliant light to-night--Anstice because he realized that this interview was a fateful one, Cheniston because, although he had come here with the intention of making havoc of a man's life, he was not particularly anxious to watch that man's face during the process.

past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds

From this reading In the clear green sky one or two silver stars shone steadily, and in the little garden beyond the house the white moths circled eagerly round the tall yellow evening primroses which reared arrogant heads among their sleeping brother and sister flowers.

unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

From this reading Cheniston entered the room on the stroke of nine, and Anstice turned from the window with an oddly reluctant movement.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Cheniston entered the room on the stroke of nine, and Anstice turned from the window with an oddly reluctant movement.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading In the clear green sky one or two silver stars shone steadily, and in the little garden beyond the house the white moths circled eagerly round the tall yellow evening primroses which reared arrogant heads among their sleeping brother and sister flowers.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Well, Dr. Anstice, I have come, as you see."

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading In the clear green sky one or two silver stars shone steadily, and in the little garden beyond the house the white moths circled eagerly round the tall yellow evening primroses which reared arrogant heads among their sleeping brother and sister flowers.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading In the clear green sky one or two silver stars shone steadily, and in the little garden beyond the house the white moths circled eagerly round the tall yellow evening primroses which reared arrogant heads among their sleeping brother and sister flowers.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading In the clear green sky one or two silver stars shone steadily, and in the little garden beyond the house the white moths circled eagerly round the tall yellow evening primroses which reared arrogant heads among their sleeping brother and sister flowers.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading In the clear green sky one or two silver stars shone steadily, and in the little garden beyond the house the white moths circled eagerly round the tall yellow evening primroses which reared arrogant heads among their sleeping brother and sister flowers.

the state of being asleep

From this reading In the clear green sky one or two silver stars shone steadily, and in the little garden beyond the house the white moths circled eagerly round the tall yellow evening primroses which reared arrogant heads among their sleeping brother and sister flowers.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading The golden day was dying, slowly, in the west.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading In the clear green sky one or two silver stars shone steadily, and in the little garden beyond the house the white moths circled eagerly round the tall yellow evening primroses which reared arrogant heads among their sleeping brother and sister flowers.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading In the clear green sky one or two silver stars shone steadily, and in the little garden beyond the house the white moths circled eagerly round the tall yellow evening primroses which reared arrogant heads among their sleeping brother and sister flowers.

(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading Cheniston entered the room on the stroke of nine, and Anstice turned from the window with an oddly reluctant movement.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading In the clear green sky one or two silver stars shone steadily, and in the little garden beyond the house the white moths circled eagerly round the tall yellow evening primroses which reared arrogant heads among their sleeping brother and sister flowers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Anstice's room was lighted only by a couple of candles, placed on the writing-table; but neither man desired a brilliant light to-night--Anstice because he realized that this interview was a fateful one, Cheniston because, although he had come here with the intention of making havoc of a man's life, he was not particularly anxious to watch that man's face during the process.

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

From this reading Cheniston entered the room on the stroke of nine, and Anstice turned from the window with an oddly reluctant movement.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In the clear green sky one or two silver stars shone steadily, and in the little garden beyond the house the white moths circled eagerly round the tall yellow evening primroses which reared arrogant heads among their sleeping brother and sister flowers.

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

From this reading Anstice's room was lighted only by a couple of candles, placed on the writing-table; but neither man desired a brilliant light to-night--Anstice because he realized that this interview was a fateful one, Cheniston because, although he had come here with the intention of making havoc of a man's life, he was not particularly anxious to watch that man's face during the process.

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

From this reading Anstice's room was lighted only by a couple of candles, placed on the writing-table; but neither man desired a brilliant light to-night--Anstice because he realized that this interview was a fateful one, Cheniston because, although he had come here with the intention of making havoc of a man's life, he was not particularly anxious to watch that man's face during the process.

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From this reading Anstice's room was lighted only by a couple of candles, placed on the writing-table; but neither man desired a brilliant light to-night--Anstice because he realized that this interview was a fateful one, Cheniston because, although he had come here with the intention of making havoc of a man's life, he was not particularly anxious to watch that man's face during the process.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Cheniston entered the room on the stroke of nine, and Anstice turned from the window with an oddly reluctant movement.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In the clear green sky one or two silver stars shone steadily, and in the little garden beyond the house the white moths circled eagerly round the tall yellow evening primroses which reared arrogant heads among their sleeping brother and sister flowers.

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

From this reading The golden day was dying, slowly, in the west.

look attentively

From this reading Anstice's room was lighted only by a couple of candles, placed on the writing-table; but neither man desired a brilliant light to-night--Anstice because he realized that this interview was a fateful one, Cheniston because, although he had come here with the intention of making havoc of a man's life, he was not particularly anxious to watch that man's face during the process.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well, Dr. Anstice, I have come, as you see."

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading The golden day was dying, slowly, in the west.

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

From this reading In the clear green sky one or two silver stars shone steadily, and in the little garden beyond the house the white moths circled eagerly round the tall yellow evening primroses which reared arrogant heads among their sleeping brother and sister flowers.

a Caucasian

From this reading In the clear green sky one or two silver stars shone steadily, and in the little garden beyond the house the white moths circled eagerly round the tall yellow evening primroses which reared arrogant heads among their sleeping brother and sister flowers.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Cheniston entered the room on the stroke of nine, and Anstice turned from the window with an oddly reluctant movement.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Cheniston entered the room on the stroke of nine, and Anstice turned from the window with an oddly reluctant movement.

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From this reading Anstice's room was lighted only by a couple of candles, placed on the writing-table; but neither man desired a brilliant light to-night--Anstice because he realized that this interview was a fateful one, Cheniston because, although he had come here with the intention of making havoc of a man's life, he was not particularly anxious to watch that man's face during the process.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading In the clear green sky one or two silver stars shone steadily, and in the little garden beyond the house the white moths circled eagerly round the tall yellow evening primroses which reared arrogant heads among their sleeping brother and sister flowers.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well, Dr. Anstice, I have come, as you see."