Chapter II

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

From this reading One of these was no more than a glimpse which Roberta had one evening of Clyde pausing at the Central Avenue curb in front of the post-office to say a few words to Arabella Stark, who in a large and impressive-looking car, was waiting for her father who was still in the Stark Building opposite.

past form of “accede” — yield to another's wish or opinion

From this reading For, alas, apart from this claim of her condition, what had she to offer him comparable to all he would be giving up in case he acceded to her request?

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading And Miss Stark, fashionably outfitted according to the season, her world and her own pretentious taste, was affectedly posed at the wheel, not only for the benefit of Clyde but the public in general.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading And to Roberta, who by now was reduced to the verge of distraction between Clyde's delay and her determination to compel him to act in her behalf, she appeared to be little less than an epitome of all the security, luxury and freedom from responsibility which so enticed and hence caused Clyde to delay and be as indifferent as possible to the dire state which confronted her.

in an affected manner

From this reading And Miss Stark, fashionably outfitted according to the season, her world and her own pretentious taste, was affectedly posed at the wheel, not only for the benefit of Clyde but the public in general.

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading For, alas, apart from this claim of her condition, what had she to offer him comparable to all he would be giving up in case he acceded to her request?

(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 And to Roberta, who by now was reduced to the verge of distraction between Clyde's delay and her determination to compel him to act in her behalf, she appeared to be little less than an epitome of all the security, luxury and freedom from responsibility which so enticed and hence caused Clyde to delay and be as indifferent as possible to the dire state which confronted her.

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

From this reading And to Roberta, who by now was reduced to the verge of distraction between Clyde's delay and her determination to compel him to act in her behalf, she appeared to be little less than an epitome of all the security, luxury and freedom from responsibility which so enticed and hence caused Clyde to delay and be as indifferent as possible to the dire state which confronted her.

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

From this reading Two incidents which occurred at this time tended still more to sharpen the contrary points of view holding between Clyde and Roberta.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading For, alas, apart from this claim of her condition, what had she to offer him comparable to all he would be giving up in case he acceded to her request?

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading And to Roberta, who by now was reduced to the verge of distraction between Clyde's delay and her determination to compel him to act in her behalf, she appeared to be little less than an epitome of all the security, luxury and freedom from responsibility which so enticed and hence caused Clyde to delay and be as indifferent as possible to the dire state which confronted her.

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

From this reading One of these was no more than a glimpse which Roberta had one evening of Clyde pausing at the Central Avenue curb in front of the post-office to say a few words to Arabella Stark, who in a large and impressive-looking car, was waiting for her father who was still in the Stark Building opposite.

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

From this reading And to Roberta, who by now was reduced to the verge of distraction between Clyde's delay and her determination to compel him to act in her behalf, she appeared to be little less than an epitome of all the security, luxury and freedom from responsibility which so enticed and hence caused Clyde to delay and be as indifferent as possible to the dire state which confronted her.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Two incidents which occurred at this time tended still more to sharpen the contrary points of view holding between Clyde and Roberta.

a line of approach

From this reading One of these was no more than a glimpse which Roberta had one evening of Clyde pausing at the Central Avenue curb in front of the post-office to say a few words to Arabella Stark, who in a large and impressive-looking car, was waiting for her father who was still in the Stark Building opposite.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading And to Roberta, who by now was reduced to the verge of distraction between Clyde's delay and her determination to compel him to act in her behalf, she appeared to be little less than an epitome of all the security, luxury and freedom from responsibility which so enticed and hence caused Clyde to delay and be as indifferent as possible to the dire state which confronted her.

as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)

From this reading And to Roberta, who by now was reduced to the verge of distraction between Clyde's delay and her determination to compel him to act in her behalf, she appeared to be little less than an epitome of all the security, luxury and freedom from responsibility which so enticed and hence caused Clyde to delay and be as indifferent as possible to the dire state which confronted her.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading And Miss Stark, fashionably outfitted according to the season, her world and her own pretentious taste, was affectedly posed at the wheel, not only for the benefit of Clyde but the public in general.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Two incidents which occurred at this time tended still more to sharpen the contrary points of view holding between Clyde and Roberta.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading One of these was no more than a glimpse which Roberta had one evening of Clyde pausing at the Central Avenue curb in front of the post-office to say a few words to Arabella Stark, who in a large and impressive-looking car, was waiting for her father who was still in the Stark Building opposite.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading And Miss Stark, fashionably outfitted according to the season, her world and her own pretentious taste, was affectedly posed at the wheel, not only for the benefit of Clyde but the public in general.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading And to Roberta, who by now was reduced to the verge of distraction between Clyde's delay and her determination to compel him to act in her behalf, she appeared to be little less than an epitome of all the security, luxury and freedom from responsibility which so enticed and hence caused Clyde to delay and be as indifferent as possible to the dire state which confronted her.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading One of these was no more than a glimpse which Roberta had one evening of Clyde pausing at the Central Avenue curb in front of the post-office to say a few words to Arabella Stark, who in a large and impressive-looking car, was waiting for her father who was still in the Stark Building opposite.

an occurrence of something

From this reading For, alas, apart from this claim of her condition, what had she to offer him comparable to all he would be giving up in case he acceded to her request?

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading And to Roberta, who by now was reduced to the verge of distraction between Clyde's delay and her determination to compel him to act in her behalf, she appeared to be little less than an epitome of all the security, luxury and freedom from responsibility which so enticed and hence caused Clyde to delay and be as indifferent as possible to the dire state which confronted her.

serving as an essential component

From this reading One of these was no more than a glimpse which Roberta had one evening of Clyde pausing at the Central Avenue curb in front of the post-office to say a few words to Arabella Stark, who in a large and impressive-looking car, was waiting for her father who was still in the Stark Building opposite.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading For, alas, apart from this claim of her condition, what had she to offer him comparable to all he would be giving up in case he acceded to her request?

a river in western Scotland that flows from the southern uplands into the Firth of Clyde; navigable by oceangoing vessels as far as Glasgow

From this reading Two incidents which occurred at this time tended still more to sharpen the contrary points of view holding between Clyde and Roberta.

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

From this reading And to Roberta, who by now was reduced to the verge of distraction between Clyde's delay and her determination to compel him to act in her behalf, she appeared to be little less than an epitome of all the security, luxury and freedom from responsibility which so enticed and hence caused Clyde to delay and be as indifferent as possible to the dire state which confronted her.

able to be compared or worthy of comparison

From this reading For, alas, apart from this claim of her condition, what had she to offer him comparable to all he would be giving up in case he acceded to her request?

force somebody to do something

From this reading And to Roberta, who by now was reduced to the verge of distraction between Clyde's delay and her determination to compel him to act in her behalf, she appeared to be little less than an epitome of all the security, luxury and freedom from responsibility which so enticed and hence caused Clyde to delay and be as indifferent as possible to the dire state which confronted her.

a state at a particular time

From this reading For, alas, apart from this claim of her condition, what had she to offer him comparable to all he would be giving up in case he acceded to her request?

past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition

From this reading And to Roberta, who by now was reduced to the verge of distraction between Clyde's delay and her determination to compel him to act in her behalf, she appeared to be little less than an epitome of all the security, luxury and freedom from responsibility which so enticed and hence caused Clyde to delay and be as indifferent as possible to the dire state which confronted her.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading Two incidents which occurred at this time tended still more to sharpen the contrary points of view holding between Clyde and Roberta.

an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)

From this reading One of these was no more than a glimpse which Roberta had one evening of Clyde pausing at the Central Avenue curb in front of the post-office to say a few words to Arabella Stark, who in a large and impressive-looking car, was waiting for her father who was still in the Stark Building opposite.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading And to Roberta, who by now was reduced to the verge of distraction between Clyde's delay and her determination to compel him to act in her behalf, she appeared to be little less than an epitome of all the security, luxury and freedom from responsibility which so enticed and hence caused Clyde to delay and be as indifferent as possible to the dire state which confronted her.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading And to Roberta, who by now was reduced to the verge of distraction between Clyde's delay and her determination to compel him to act in her behalf, she appeared to be little less than an epitome of all the security, luxury and freedom from responsibility which so enticed and hence caused Clyde to delay and be as indifferent as possible to the dire state which confronted her.

fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless

From this reading And to Roberta, who by now was reduced to the verge of distraction between Clyde's delay and her determination to compel him to act in her behalf, she appeared to be little less than an epitome of all the security, luxury and freedom from responsibility which so enticed and hence caused Clyde to delay and be as indifferent as possible to the dire state which confronted her.

mental turmoil

From this reading And to Roberta, who by now was reduced to the verge of distraction between Clyde's delay and her determination to compel him to act in her behalf, she appeared to be little less than an epitome of all the security, luxury and freedom from responsibility which so enticed and hence caused Clyde to delay and be as indifferent as possible to the dire state which confronted her.

past form of “entice” — provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion

From this reading And to Roberta, who by now was reduced to the verge of distraction between Clyde's delay and her determination to compel him to act in her behalf, she appeared to be little less than an epitome of all the security, luxury and freedom from responsibility which so enticed and hence caused Clyde to delay and be as indifferent as possible to the dire state which confronted her.

a standard or typical example

From this reading And to Roberta, who by now was reduced to the verge of distraction between Clyde's delay and her determination to compel him to act in her behalf, she appeared to be little less than an epitome of all the security, luxury and freedom from responsibility which so enticed and hence caused Clyde to delay and be as indifferent as possible to the dire state which confronted her.

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

From this reading One of these was no more than a glimpse which Roberta had one evening of Clyde pausing at the Central Avenue curb in front of the post-office to say a few words to Arabella Stark, who in a large and impressive-looking car, was waiting for her father who was still in the Stark Building opposite.

in a fashionable manner

From this reading And Miss Stark, fashionably outfitted according to the season, her world and her own pretentious taste, was affectedly posed at the wheel, not only for the benefit of Clyde but the public in general.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading One of these was no more than a glimpse which Roberta had one evening of Clyde pausing at the Central Avenue curb in front of the post-office to say a few words to Arabella Stark, who in a large and impressive-looking car, was waiting for her father who was still in the Stark Building opposite.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading One of these was no more than a glimpse which Roberta had one evening of Clyde pausing at the Central Avenue curb in front of the post-office to say a few words to Arabella Stark, who in a large and impressive-looking car, was waiting for her father who was still in the Stark Building opposite.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading One of these was no more than a glimpse which Roberta had one evening of Clyde pausing at the Central Avenue curb in front of the post-office to say a few words to Arabella Stark, who in a large and impressive-looking car, was waiting for her father who was still in the Stark Building opposite.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading And to Roberta, who by now was reduced to the verge of distraction between Clyde's delay and her determination to compel him to act in her behalf, she appeared to be little less than an epitome of all the security, luxury and freedom from responsibility which so enticed and hence caused Clyde to delay and be as indifferent as possible to the dire state which confronted her.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And to Roberta, who by now was reduced to the verge of distraction between Clyde's delay and her determination to compel him to act in her behalf, she appeared to be little less than an epitome of all the security, luxury and freedom from responsibility which so enticed and hence caused Clyde to delay and be as indifferent as possible to the dire state which confronted her.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading One of these was no more than a glimpse which Roberta had one evening of Clyde pausing at the Central Avenue curb in front of the post-office to say a few words to Arabella Stark, who in a large and impressive-looking car, was waiting for her father who was still in the Stark Building opposite.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading And Miss Stark, fashionably outfitted according to the season, her world and her own pretentious taste, was affectedly posed at the wheel, not only for the benefit of Clyde but the public in general.

the act of giving

From this reading For, alas, apart from this claim of her condition, what had she to offer him comparable to all he would be giving up in case he acceded to her request?

a quick look

From this reading One of these was no more than a glimpse which Roberta had one evening of Clyde pausing at the Central Avenue curb in front of the post-office to say a few words to Arabella Stark, who in a large and impressive-looking car, was waiting for her father who was still in the Stark Building opposite.

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

From this reading One of these was no more than a glimpse which Roberta had one evening of Clyde pausing at the Central Avenue curb in front of the post-office to say a few words to Arabella Stark, who in a large and impressive-looking car, was waiting for her father who was still in the Stark Building opposite.

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

From this reading For, alas, apart from this claim of her condition, what had she to offer him comparable to all he would be giving up in case he acceded to her request?

for this reason

From this reading And to Roberta, who by now was reduced to the verge of distraction between Clyde's delay and her determination to compel him to act in her behalf, she appeared to be little less than an epitome of all the security, luxury and freedom from responsibility which so enticed and hence caused Clyde to delay and be as indifferent as possible to the dire state which confronted her.

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

From this reading One of these was no more than a glimpse which Roberta had one evening of Clyde pausing at the Central Avenue curb in front of the post-office to say a few words to Arabella Stark, who in a large and impressive-looking car, was waiting for her father who was still in the Stark Building opposite.

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

From this reading And to Roberta, who by now was reduced to the verge of distraction between Clyde's delay and her determination to compel him to act in her behalf, she appeared to be little less than an epitome of all the security, luxury and freedom from responsibility which so enticed and hence caused Clyde to delay and be as indifferent as possible to the dire state which confronted her.

the act of retaining something

From this reading Two incidents which occurred at this time tended still more to sharpen the contrary points of view holding between Clyde and Roberta.

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

From this reading One of these was no more than a glimpse which Roberta had one evening of Clyde pausing at the Central Avenue curb in front of the post-office to say a few words to Arabella Stark, who in a large and impressive-looking car, was waiting for her father who was still in the Stark Building opposite.

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

From this reading One of these was no more than a glimpse which Roberta had one evening of Clyde pausing at the Central Avenue curb in front of the post-office to say a few words to Arabella Stark, who in a large and impressive-looking car, was waiting for her father who was still in the Stark Building opposite.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading Two incidents which occurred at this time tended still more to sharpen the contrary points of view holding between Clyde and Roberta.

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading And to Roberta, who by now was reduced to the verge of distraction between Clyde's delay and her determination to compel him to act in her behalf, she appeared to be little less than an epitome of all the security, luxury and freedom from responsibility which so enticed and hence caused Clyde to delay and be as indifferent as possible to the dire state which confronted her.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading One of these was no more than a glimpse which Roberta had one evening of Clyde pausing at the Central Avenue curb in front of the post-office to say a few words to Arabella Stark, who in a large and impressive-looking car, was waiting for her father who was still in the Stark Building opposite.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading And to Roberta, who by now was reduced to the verge of distraction between Clyde's delay and her determination to compel him to act in her behalf, she appeared to be little less than an epitome of all the security, luxury and freedom from responsibility which so enticed and hence caused Clyde to delay and be as indifferent as possible to the dire state which confronted her.

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

From this reading And to Roberta, who by now was reduced to the verge of distraction between Clyde's delay and her determination to compel him to act in her behalf, she appeared to be little less than an epitome of all the security, luxury and freedom from responsibility which so enticed and hence caused Clyde to delay and be as indifferent as possible to the dire state which confronted her.

something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading And to Roberta, who by now was reduced to the verge of distraction between Clyde's delay and her determination to compel him to act in her behalf, she appeared to be little less than an epitome of all the security, luxury and freedom from responsibility which so enticed and hence caused Clyde to delay and be as indifferent as possible to the dire state which confronted her.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading And Miss Stark, fashionably outfitted according to the season, her world and her own pretentious taste, was affectedly posed at the wheel, not only for the benefit of Clyde but the public in general.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Two incidents which occurred at this time tended still more to sharpen the contrary points of view holding between Clyde and Roberta.

not any; not one

From this reading One of these was no more than a glimpse which Roberta had one evening of Clyde pausing at the Central Avenue curb in front of the post-office to say a few words to Arabella Stark, who in a large and impressive-looking car, was waiting for her father who was still in the Stark Building opposite.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And Miss Stark, fashionably outfitted according to the season, her world and her own pretentious taste, was affectedly posed at the wheel, not only for the benefit of Clyde but the public in general.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading And to Roberta, who by now was reduced to the verge of distraction between Clyde's delay and her determination to compel him to act in her behalf, she appeared to be little less than an epitome of all the security, luxury and freedom from responsibility which so enticed and hence caused Clyde to delay and be as indifferent as possible to the dire state which confronted her.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Two incidents which occurred at this time tended still more to sharpen the contrary points of view holding between Clyde and Roberta.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Two incidents which occurred at this time tended still more to sharpen the contrary points of view holding between Clyde and Roberta.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading For, alas, apart from this claim of her condition, what had she to offer him comparable to all he would be giving up in case he acceded to her request?

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of these was no more than a glimpse which Roberta had one evening of Clyde pausing at the Central Avenue curb in front of the post-office to say a few words to Arabella Stark, who in a large and impressive-looking car, was waiting for her father who was still in the Stark Building opposite.

and nothing more

From this reading And Miss Stark, fashionably outfitted according to the season, her world and her own pretentious taste, was affectedly posed at the wheel, not only for the benefit of Clyde but the public in general.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading One of these was no more than a glimpse which Roberta had one evening of Clyde pausing at the Central Avenue curb in front of the post-office to say a few words to Arabella Stark, who in a large and impressive-looking car, was waiting for her father who was still in the Stark Building opposite.

furnished with essential equipment for a particular occupation or undertaking occupation

From this reading And Miss Stark, fashionably outfitted according to the season, her world and her own pretentious taste, was affectedly posed at the wheel, not only for the benefit of Clyde but the public in general.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading And Miss Stark, fashionably outfitted according to the season, her world and her own pretentious taste, was affectedly posed at the wheel, not only for the benefit of Clyde but the public in general.

-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading One of these was no more than a glimpse which Roberta had one evening of Clyde pausing at the Central Avenue curb in front of the post-office to say a few words to Arabella Stark, who in a large and impressive-looking car, was waiting for her father who was still in the Stark Building opposite.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Two incidents which occurred at this time tended still more to sharpen the contrary points of view holding between Clyde and Roberta.

arranged for pictorial purposes

From this reading And Miss Stark, fashionably outfitted according to the season, her world and her own pretentious taste, was affectedly posed at the wheel, not only for the benefit of Clyde but the public in general.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading And to Roberta, who by now was reduced to the verge of distraction between Clyde's delay and her determination to compel him to act in her behalf, she appeared to be little less than an epitome of all the security, luxury and freedom from responsibility which so enticed and hence caused Clyde to delay and be as indifferent as possible to the dire state which confronted her.

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

From this reading One of these was no more than a glimpse which Roberta had one evening of Clyde pausing at the Central Avenue curb in front of the post-office to say a few words to Arabella Stark, who in a large and impressive-looking car, was waiting for her father who was still in the Stark Building opposite.

making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction

From this reading And Miss Stark, fashionably outfitted according to the season, her world and her own pretentious taste, was affectedly posed at the wheel, not only for the benefit of Clyde but the public in general.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading And Miss Stark, fashionably outfitted according to the season, her world and her own pretentious taste, was affectedly posed at the wheel, not only for the benefit of Clyde but the public in general.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading And to Roberta, who by now was reduced to the verge of distraction between Clyde's delay and her determination to compel him to act in her behalf, she appeared to be little less than an epitome of all the security, luxury and freedom from responsibility which so enticed and hence caused Clyde to delay and be as indifferent as possible to the dire state which confronted her.

express the need or desire for

From this reading For, alas, apart from this claim of her condition, what had she to offer him comparable to all he would be giving up in case he acceded to her request?

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

From this reading And to Roberta, who by now was reduced to the verge of distraction between Clyde's delay and her determination to compel him to act in her behalf, she appeared to be little less than an epitome of all the security, luxury and freedom from responsibility which so enticed and hence caused Clyde to delay and be as indifferent as possible to the dire state which confronted her.

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

From this reading Two incidents which occurred at this time tended still more to sharpen the contrary points of view holding between Clyde and Roberta.

express in words

From this reading One of these was no more than a glimpse which Roberta had one evening of Clyde pausing at the Central Avenue curb in front of the post-office to say a few words to Arabella Stark, who in a large and impressive-looking car, was waiting for her father who was still in the Stark Building opposite.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading And Miss Stark, fashionably outfitted according to the season, her world and her own pretentious taste, was affectedly posed at the wheel, not only for the benefit of Clyde but the public in general.

the state of being free from danger or injury

From this reading And to Roberta, who by now was reduced to the verge of distraction between Clyde's delay and her determination to compel him to act in her behalf, she appeared to be little less than an epitome of all the security, luxury and freedom from responsibility which so enticed and hence caused Clyde to delay and be as indifferent as possible to the dire state which confronted her.

make sharp or sharper

From this reading Two incidents which occurred at this time tended still more to sharpen the contrary points of view holding between Clyde and Roberta.

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

From this reading And to Roberta, who by now was reduced to the verge of distraction between Clyde's delay and her determination to compel him to act in her behalf, she appeared to be little less than an epitome of all the security, luxury and freedom from responsibility which so enticed and hence caused Clyde to delay and be as indifferent as possible to the dire state which confronted her.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And to Roberta, who by now was reduced to the verge of distraction between Clyde's delay and her determination to compel him to act in her behalf, she appeared to be little less than an epitome of all the security, luxury and freedom from responsibility which so enticed and hence caused Clyde to delay and be as indifferent as possible to the dire state which confronted her.

devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment

From this reading One of these was no more than a glimpse which Roberta had one evening of Clyde pausing at the Central Avenue curb in front of the post-office to say a few words to Arabella Stark, who in a large and impressive-looking car, was waiting for her father who was still in the Stark Building opposite.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading And to Roberta, who by now was reduced to the verge of distraction between Clyde's delay and her determination to compel him to act in her behalf, she appeared to be little less than an epitome of all the security, luxury and freedom from responsibility which so enticed and hence caused Clyde to delay and be as indifferent as possible to the dire state which confronted her.

not in physical motion

From this reading Two incidents which occurred at this time tended still more to sharpen the contrary points of view holding between Clyde and Roberta.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading And Miss Stark, fashionably outfitted according to the season, her world and her own pretentious taste, was affectedly posed at the wheel, not only for the benefit of Clyde but the public in general.

past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading Two incidents which occurred at this time tended still more to sharpen the contrary points of view holding between Clyde and Roberta.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading One of these was no more than a glimpse which Roberta had one evening of Clyde pausing at the Central Avenue curb in front of the post-office to say a few words to Arabella Stark, who in a large and impressive-looking car, was waiting for her father who was still in the Stark Building opposite.

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

From this reading Two incidents which occurred at this time tended still more to sharpen the contrary points of view holding between Clyde and Roberta.

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

From this reading One of these was no more than a glimpse which Roberta had one evening of Clyde pausing at the Central Avenue curb in front of the post-office to say a few words to Arabella Stark, who in a large and impressive-looking car, was waiting for her father who was still in the Stark Building opposite.

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

From this reading Two incidents which occurred at this time tended still more to sharpen the contrary points of view holding between Clyde and Roberta.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Two incidents which occurred at this time tended still more to sharpen the contrary points of view holding between Clyde and Roberta.

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

From this reading Two incidents which occurred at this time tended still more to sharpen the contrary points of view holding between Clyde and Roberta.

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

From this reading Two incidents which occurred at this time tended still more to sharpen the contrary points of view holding between Clyde and Roberta.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading For, alas, apart from this claim of her condition, what had she to offer him comparable to all he would be giving up in case he acceded to her request?

a region marking a boundary

From this reading And to Roberta, who by now was reduced to the verge of distraction between Clyde's delay and her determination to compel him to act in her behalf, she appeared to be little less than an epitome of all the security, luxury and freedom from responsibility which so enticed and hence caused Clyde to delay and be as indifferent as possible to the dire state which confronted her.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Two incidents which occurred at this time tended still more to sharpen the contrary points of view holding between Clyde and Roberta.

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

From this reading One of these was no more than a glimpse which Roberta had one evening of Clyde pausing at the Central Avenue curb in front of the post-office to say a few words to Arabella Stark, who in a large and impressive-looking car, was waiting for her father who was still in the Stark Building opposite.

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

From this reading One of these was no more than a glimpse which Roberta had one evening of Clyde pausing at the Central Avenue curb in front of the post-office to say a few words to Arabella Stark, who in a large and impressive-looking car, was waiting for her father who was still in the Stark Building opposite.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading For, alas, apart from this claim of her condition, what had she to offer him comparable to all he would be giving up in case he acceded to her request?

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading And Miss Stark, fashionably outfitted according to the season, her world and her own pretentious taste, was affectedly posed at the wheel, not only for the benefit of Clyde but the public in general.

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

From this reading Two incidents which occurred at this time tended still more to sharpen the contrary points of view holding between Clyde and Roberta.

which person or people

From this reading One of these was no more than a glimpse which Roberta had one evening of Clyde pausing at the Central Avenue curb in front of the post-office to say a few words to Arabella Stark, who in a large and impressive-looking car, was waiting for her father who was still in the Stark Building opposite.

the words that are spoken

From this reading One of these was no more than a glimpse which Roberta had one evening of Clyde pausing at the Central Avenue curb in front of the post-office to say a few words to Arabella Stark, who in a large and impressive-looking car, was waiting for her father who was still in the Stark Building opposite.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading And Miss Stark, fashionably outfitted according to the season, her world and her own pretentious taste, was affectedly posed at the wheel, not only for the benefit of Clyde but the public in general.

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

From this reading For, alas, apart from this claim of her condition, what had she to offer him comparable to all he would be giving up in case he acceded to her request?