Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading It may be that in the long life of Mr. Godfrey Vandeford he had passed a more perturbed evening than that on which he led his protege, the author of "The Purple Slipper," to her debut under the white lights of Broadway, but he could not recall the occasion.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading His grilling had begun while he waited for his charge to descend in the lobby of the Y. W. C. A. and it ended-- "We are delighted to have Miss Adair stay with us while her play is being rehearsed," a very pleasant young woman, with a trim figure, kind and wise eyes, and gray-sprinkled hair, remarked to him after she had whistled the fact of his arrival above.

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From this reading His grilling had begun while he waited for his charge to descend in the lobby of the Y. W. C. A. and it ended-- "We are delighted to have Miss Adair stay with us while her play is being rehearsed," a very pleasant young woman, with a trim figure, kind and wise eyes, and gray-sprinkled hair, remarked to him after she had whistled the fact of his arrival above.

later than; following

From this reading His grilling had begun while he waited for his charge to descend in the lobby of the Y. W. C. A. and it ended-- "We are delighted to have Miss Adair stay with us while her play is being rehearsed," a very pleasant young woman, with a trim figure, kind and wise eyes, and gray-sprinkled hair, remarked to him after she had whistled the fact of his arrival above.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am glad indeed, Madam, that we are going to claim you as a friend of 'The Purple Slipper,'" Mr. Vandeford answered, with his most pleasant smile.

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

From this reading His grilling had begun while he waited for his charge to descend in the lobby of the Y. W. C. A. and it ended-- "We are delighted to have Miss Adair stay with us while her play is being rehearsed," a very pleasant young woman, with a trim figure, kind and wise eyes, and gray-sprinkled hair, remarked to him after she had whistled the fact of his arrival above.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "I am glad indeed, Madam, that we are going to claim you as a friend of 'The Purple Slipper,'" Mr. Vandeford answered, with his most pleasant smile.

plural of “anxiety” — (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading "When such men as you, Mr. Vandeford, begin to put on clean historical plays, many of our anxieties will be over.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading I look on each musical show that appears on Broadway as a personal enemy."

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

From this reading His grilling had begun while he waited for his charge to descend in the lobby of the Y. W. C. A. and it ended-- "We are delighted to have Miss Adair stay with us while her play is being rehearsed," a very pleasant young woman, with a trim figure, kind and wise eyes, and gray-sprinkled hair, remarked to him after she had whistled the fact of his arrival above.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading His grilling had begun while he waited for his charge to descend in the lobby of the Y. W. C. A. and it ended-- "We are delighted to have Miss Adair stay with us while her play is being rehearsed," a very pleasant young woman, with a trim figure, kind and wise eyes, and gray-sprinkled hair, remarked to him after she had whistled the fact of his arrival above.

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

From this reading "When such men as you, Mr. Vandeford, begin to put on clean historical plays, many of our anxieties will be over.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading It may be that in the long life of Mr. Godfrey Vandeford he had passed a more perturbed evening than that on which he led his protege, the author of "The Purple Slipper," to her debut under the white lights of Broadway, but he could not recall the occasion.

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

From this reading It may be that in the long life of Mr. Godfrey Vandeford he had passed a more perturbed evening than that on which he led his protege, the author of "The Purple Slipper," to her debut under the white lights of Broadway, but he could not recall the occasion.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "When such men as you, Mr. Vandeford, begin to put on clean historical plays, many of our anxieties will be over.

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

From this reading His grilling had begun while he waited for his charge to descend in the lobby of the Y. W. C. A. and it ended-- "We are delighted to have Miss Adair stay with us while her play is being rehearsed," a very pleasant young woman, with a trim figure, kind and wise eyes, and gray-sprinkled hair, remarked to him after she had whistled the fact of his arrival above.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading His grilling had begun while he waited for his charge to descend in the lobby of the Y. W. C. A. and it ended-- "We are delighted to have Miss Adair stay with us while her play is being rehearsed," a very pleasant young woman, with a trim figure, kind and wise eyes, and gray-sprinkled hair, remarked to him after she had whistled the fact of his arrival above.

a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters

From this reading It may be that in the long life of Mr. Godfrey Vandeford he had passed a more perturbed evening than that on which he led his protege, the author of "The Purple Slipper," to her debut under the white lights of Broadway, but he could not recall the occasion.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It may be that in the long life of Mr. Godfrey Vandeford he had passed a more perturbed evening than that on which he led his protege, the author of "The Purple Slipper," to her debut under the white lights of Broadway, but he could not recall the occasion.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading His grilling had begun while he waited for his charge to descend in the lobby of the Y. W. C. A. and it ended-- "We are delighted to have Miss Adair stay with us while her play is being rehearsed," a very pleasant young woman, with a trim figure, kind and wise eyes, and gray-sprinkled hair, remarked to him after she had whistled the fact of his arrival above.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading His grilling had begun while he waited for his charge to descend in the lobby of the Y. W. C. A. and it ended-- "We are delighted to have Miss Adair stay with us while her play is being rehearsed," a very pleasant young woman, with a trim figure, kind and wise eyes, and gray-sprinkled hair, remarked to him after she had whistled the fact of his arrival above.

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

From this reading "I am glad indeed, Madam, that we are going to claim you as a friend of 'The Purple Slipper,'" Mr. Vandeford answered, with his most pleasant smile.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading "When such men as you, Mr. Vandeford, begin to put on clean historical plays, many of our anxieties will be over.

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

From this reading It may be that in the long life of Mr. Godfrey Vandeford he had passed a more perturbed evening than that on which he led his protege, the author of "The Purple Slipper," to her debut under the white lights of Broadway, but he could not recall the occasion.

present for the first time to the public

From this reading It may be that in the long life of Mr. Godfrey Vandeford he had passed a more perturbed evening than that on which he led his protege, the author of "The Purple Slipper," to her debut under the white lights of Broadway, but he could not recall the occasion.

greatly pleased

From this reading His grilling had begun while he waited for his charge to descend in the lobby of the Y. W. C. A. and it ended-- "We are delighted to have Miss Adair stay with us while her play is being rehearsed," a very pleasant young woman, with a trim figure, kind and wise eyes, and gray-sprinkled hair, remarked to him after she had whistled the fact of his arrival above.

move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading His grilling had begun while he waited for his charge to descend in the lobby of the Y. W. C. A. and it ended-- "We are delighted to have Miss Adair stay with us while her play is being rehearsed," a very pleasant young woman, with a trim figure, kind and wise eyes, and gray-sprinkled hair, remarked to him after she had whistled the fact of his arrival above.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading I look on each musical show that appears on Broadway as a personal enemy."

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading His grilling had begun while he waited for his charge to descend in the lobby of the Y. W. C. A. and it ended-- "We are delighted to have Miss Adair stay with us while her play is being rehearsed," a very pleasant young woman, with a trim figure, kind and wise eyes, and gray-sprinkled hair, remarked to him after she had whistled the fact of his arrival above.

an opposing military force

From this reading I look on each musical show that appears on Broadway as a personal enemy."

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

From this reading It may be that in the long life of Mr. Godfrey Vandeford he had passed a more perturbed evening than that on which he led his protege, the author of "The Purple Slipper," to her debut under the white lights of Broadway, but he could not recall the occasion.

opinion or judgment

From this reading His grilling had begun while he waited for his charge to descend in the lobby of the Y. W. C. A. and it ended-- "We are delighted to have Miss Adair stay with us while her play is being rehearsed," a very pleasant young woman, with a trim figure, kind and wise eyes, and gray-sprinkled hair, remarked to him after she had whistled the fact of his arrival above.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading His grilling had begun while he waited for his charge to descend in the lobby of the Y. W. C. A. and it ended-- "We are delighted to have Miss Adair stay with us while her play is being rehearsed," a very pleasant young woman, with a trim figure, kind and wise eyes, and gray-sprinkled hair, remarked to him after she had whistled the fact of his arrival above.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading His grilling had begun while he waited for his charge to descend in the lobby of the Y. W. C. A. and it ended-- "We are delighted to have Miss Adair stay with us while her play is being rehearsed," a very pleasant young woman, with a trim figure, kind and wise eyes, and gray-sprinkled hair, remarked to him after she had whistled the fact of his arrival above.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His grilling had begun while he waited for his charge to descend in the lobby of the Y. W. C. A. and it ended-- "We are delighted to have Miss Adair stay with us while her play is being rehearsed," a very pleasant young woman, with a trim figure, kind and wise eyes, and gray-sprinkled hair, remarked to him after she had whistled the fact of his arrival above.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "I am glad indeed, Madam, that we are going to claim you as a friend of 'The Purple Slipper,'" Mr. Vandeford answered, with his most pleasant smile.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading "I am glad indeed, Madam, that we are going to claim you as a friend of 'The Purple Slipper,'" Mr. Vandeford answered, with his most pleasant smile.

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From this reading It may be that in the long life of Mr. Godfrey Vandeford he had passed a more perturbed evening than that on which he led his protege, the author of "The Purple Slipper," to her debut under the white lights of Broadway, but he could not recall the occasion.

the act of departing

From this reading "I am glad indeed, Madam, that we are going to claim you as a friend of 'The Purple Slipper,'" Mr. Vandeford answered, with his most pleasant smile.

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From this reading His grilling had begun while he waited for his charge to descend in the lobby of the Y. W. C. A. and it ended-- "We are delighted to have Miss Adair stay with us while her play is being rehearsed," a very pleasant young woman, with a trim figure, kind and wise eyes, and gray-sprinkled hair, remarked to him after she had whistled the fact of his arrival above.

cooking by direct exposure to radiant heat (as over a fire or under a grill)

From this reading His grilling had begun while he waited for his charge to descend in the lobby of the Y. W. C. A. and it ended-- "We are delighted to have Miss Adair stay with us while her play is being rehearsed," a very pleasant young woman, with a trim figure, kind and wise eyes, and gray-sprinkled hair, remarked to him after she had whistled the fact of his arrival above.

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

From this reading It may be that in the long life of Mr. Godfrey Vandeford he had passed a more perturbed evening than that on which he led his protege, the author of "The Purple Slipper," to her debut under the white lights of Broadway, but he could not recall the occasion.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading His grilling had begun while he waited for his charge to descend in the lobby of the Y. W. C. A. and it ended-- "We are delighted to have Miss Adair stay with us while her play is being rehearsed," a very pleasant young woman, with a trim figure, kind and wise eyes, and gray-sprinkled hair, remarked to him after she had whistled the fact of his arrival above.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading His grilling had begun while he waited for his charge to descend in the lobby of the Y. W. C. A. and it ended-- "We are delighted to have Miss Adair stay with us while her play is being rehearsed," a very pleasant young woman, with a trim figure, kind and wise eyes, and gray-sprinkled hair, remarked to him after she had whistled the fact of his arrival above.

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

From this reading It may be that in the long life of Mr. Godfrey Vandeford he had passed a more perturbed evening than that on which he led his protege, the author of "The Purple Slipper," to her debut under the white lights of Broadway, but he could not recall the occasion.

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

From this reading It may be that in the long life of Mr. Godfrey Vandeford he had passed a more perturbed evening than that on which he led his protege, the author of "The Purple Slipper," to her debut under the white lights of Broadway, but he could not recall the occasion.

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

From this reading His grilling had begun while he waited for his charge to descend in the lobby of the Y. W. C. A. and it ended-- "We are delighted to have Miss Adair stay with us while her play is being rehearsed," a very pleasant young woman, with a trim figure, kind and wise eyes, and gray-sprinkled hair, remarked to him after she had whistled the fact of his arrival above.

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

From this reading It may be that in the long life of Mr. Godfrey Vandeford he had passed a more perturbed evening than that on which he led his protege, the author of "The Purple Slipper," to her debut under the white lights of Broadway, but he could not recall the occasion.

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading "When such men as you, Mr. Vandeford, begin to put on clean historical plays, many of our anxieties will be over.

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

From this reading I look on each musical show that appears on Broadway as a personal enemy."

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

From this reading It may be that in the long life of Mr. Godfrey Vandeford he had passed a more perturbed evening than that on which he led his protege, the author of "The Purple Slipper," to her debut under the white lights of Broadway, but he could not recall the occasion.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading "I am glad indeed, Madam, that we are going to claim you as a friend of 'The Purple Slipper,'" Mr. Vandeford answered, with his most pleasant smile.

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

From this reading His grilling had begun while he waited for his charge to descend in the lobby of the Y. W. C. A. and it ended-- "We are delighted to have Miss Adair stay with us while her play is being rehearsed," a very pleasant young woman, with a trim figure, kind and wise eyes, and gray-sprinkled hair, remarked to him after she had whistled the fact of his arrival above.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It may be that in the long life of Mr. Godfrey Vandeford he had passed a more perturbed evening than that on which he led his protege, the author of "The Purple Slipper," to her debut under the white lights of Broadway, but he could not recall the occasion.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading His grilling had begun while he waited for his charge to descend in the lobby of the Y. W. C. A. and it ended-- "We are delighted to have Miss Adair stay with us while her play is being rehearsed," a very pleasant young woman, with a trim figure, kind and wise eyes, and gray-sprinkled hair, remarked to him after she had whistled the fact of his arrival above.

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

From this reading It may be that in the long life of Mr. Godfrey Vandeford he had passed a more perturbed evening than that on which he led his protege, the author of "The Purple Slipper," to her debut under the white lights of Broadway, but he could not recall the occasion.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It may be that in the long life of Mr. Godfrey Vandeford he had passed a more perturbed evening than that on which he led his protege, the author of "The Purple Slipper," to her debut under the white lights of Broadway, but he could not recall the occasion.

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

From this reading It may be that in the long life of Mr. Godfrey Vandeford he had passed a more perturbed evening than that on which he led his protege, the author of "The Purple Slipper," to her debut under the white lights of Broadway, but he could not recall the occasion.

a large entrance or reception room or area

From this reading His grilling had begun while he waited for his charge to descend in the lobby of the Y. W. C. A. and it ended-- "We are delighted to have Miss Adair stay with us while her play is being rehearsed," a very pleasant young woman, with a trim figure, kind and wise eyes, and gray-sprinkled hair, remarked to him after she had whistled the fact of his arrival above.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It may be that in the long life of Mr. Godfrey Vandeford he had passed a more perturbed evening than that on which he led his protege, the author of "The Purple Slipper," to her debut under the white lights of Broadway, but he could not recall the occasion.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading I look on each musical show that appears on Broadway as a personal enemy."

a woman of refinement

From this reading "I am glad indeed, Madam, that we are going to claim you as a friend of 'The Purple Slipper,'" Mr. Vandeford answered, with his most pleasant smile.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading "When such men as you, Mr. Vandeford, begin to put on clean historical plays, many of our anxieties will be over.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It may be that in the long life of Mr. Godfrey Vandeford he had passed a more perturbed evening than that on which he led his protege, the author of "The Purple Slipper," to her debut under the white lights of Broadway, but he could not recall the occasion.

the force of workers available

From this reading "When such men as you, Mr. Vandeford, begin to put on clean historical plays, many of our anxieties will be over.

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

From this reading His grilling had begun while he waited for his charge to descend in the lobby of the Y. W. C. A. and it ended-- "We are delighted to have Miss Adair stay with us while her play is being rehearsed," a very pleasant young woman, with a trim figure, kind and wise eyes, and gray-sprinkled hair, remarked to him after she had whistled the fact of his arrival above.

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

From this reading It may be that in the long life of Mr. Godfrey Vandeford he had passed a more perturbed evening than that on which he led his protege, the author of "The Purple Slipper," to her debut under the white lights of Broadway, but he could not recall the occasion.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "I am glad indeed, Madam, that we are going to claim you as a friend of 'The Purple Slipper,'" Mr. Vandeford answered, with his most pleasant smile.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It may be that in the long life of Mr. Godfrey Vandeford he had passed a more perturbed evening than that on which he led his protege, the author of "The Purple Slipper," to her debut under the white lights of Broadway, but he could not recall the occasion.

characterized by or capable of producing music

From this reading I look on each musical show that appears on Broadway as a personal enemy."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It may be that in the long life of Mr. Godfrey Vandeford he had passed a more perturbed evening than that on which he led his protege, the author of "The Purple Slipper," to her debut under the white lights of Broadway, but he could not recall the occasion.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading It may be that in the long life of Mr. Godfrey Vandeford he had passed a more perturbed evening than that on which he led his protege, the author of "The Purple Slipper," to her debut under the white lights of Broadway, but he could not recall the occasion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It may be that in the long life of Mr. Godfrey Vandeford he had passed a more perturbed evening than that on which he led his protege, the author of "The Purple Slipper," to her debut under the white lights of Broadway, but he could not recall the occasion.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It may be that in the long life of Mr. Godfrey Vandeford he had passed a more perturbed evening than that on which he led his protege, the author of "The Purple Slipper," to her debut under the white lights of Broadway, but he could not recall the occasion.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "When such men as you, Mr. Vandeford, begin to put on clean historical plays, many of our anxieties will be over.

above and across; more than

From this reading "When such men as you, Mr. Vandeford, begin to put on clean historical plays, many of our anxieties will be over.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading It may be that in the long life of Mr. Godfrey Vandeford he had passed a more perturbed evening than that on which he led his protege, the author of "The Purple Slipper," to her debut under the white lights of Broadway, but he could not recall the occasion.

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

From this reading I look on each musical show that appears on Broadway as a personal enemy."

thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)

From this reading It may be that in the long life of Mr. Godfrey Vandeford he had passed a more perturbed evening than that on which he led his protege, the author of "The Purple Slipper," to her debut under the white lights of Broadway, but he could not recall the occasion.

participate in games or sport

From this reading His grilling had begun while he waited for his charge to descend in the lobby of the Y. W. C. A. and it ended-- "We are delighted to have Miss Adair stay with us while her play is being rehearsed," a very pleasant young woman, with a trim figure, kind and wise eyes, and gray-sprinkled hair, remarked to him after she had whistled the fact of his arrival above.

plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading "When such men as you, Mr. Vandeford, begin to put on clean historical plays, many of our anxieties will be over.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading His grilling had begun while he waited for his charge to descend in the lobby of the Y. W. C. A. and it ended-- "We are delighted to have Miss Adair stay with us while her play is being rehearsed," a very pleasant young woman, with a trim figure, kind and wise eyes, and gray-sprinkled hair, remarked to him after she had whistled the fact of his arrival above.

a person who receives support and protection from an influential patron who furthers the protege's career

From this reading It may be that in the long life of Mr. Godfrey Vandeford he had passed a more perturbed evening than that on which he led his protege, the author of "The Purple Slipper," to her debut under the white lights of Broadway, but he could not recall the occasion.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading It may be that in the long life of Mr. Godfrey Vandeford he had passed a more perturbed evening than that on which he led his protege, the author of "The Purple Slipper," to her debut under the white lights of Broadway, but he could not recall the occasion.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "When such men as you, Mr. Vandeford, begin to put on clean historical plays, many of our anxieties will be over.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading It may be that in the long life of Mr. Godfrey Vandeford he had passed a more perturbed evening than that on which he led his protege, the author of "The Purple Slipper," to her debut under the white lights of Broadway, but he could not recall the occasion.

past form of “rehearse” — engage in a rehearsal

From this reading His grilling had begun while he waited for his charge to descend in the lobby of the Y. W. C. A. and it ended-- "We are delighted to have Miss Adair stay with us while her play is being rehearsed," a very pleasant young woman, with a trim figure, kind and wise eyes, and gray-sprinkled hair, remarked to him after she had whistled the fact of his arrival above.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading His grilling had begun while he waited for his charge to descend in the lobby of the Y. W. C. A. and it ended-- "We are delighted to have Miss Adair stay with us while her play is being rehearsed," a very pleasant young woman, with a trim figure, kind and wise eyes, and gray-sprinkled hair, remarked to him after she had whistled the fact of his arrival above.

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

From this reading His grilling had begun while he waited for his charge to descend in the lobby of the Y. W. C. A. and it ended-- "We are delighted to have Miss Adair stay with us while her play is being rehearsed," a very pleasant young woman, with a trim figure, kind and wise eyes, and gray-sprinkled hair, remarked to him after she had whistled the fact of his arrival above.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading I look on each musical show that appears on Broadway as a personal enemy."

low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors

From this reading It may be that in the long life of Mr. Godfrey Vandeford he had passed a more perturbed evening than that on which he led his protege, the author of "The Purple Slipper," to her debut under the white lights of Broadway, but he could not recall the occasion.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading "I am glad indeed, Madam, that we are going to claim you as a friend of 'The Purple Slipper,'" Mr. Vandeford answered, with his most pleasant smile.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading His grilling had begun while he waited for his charge to descend in the lobby of the Y. W. C. A. and it ended-- "We are delighted to have Miss Adair stay with us while her play is being rehearsed," a very pleasant young woman, with a trim figure, kind and wise eyes, and gray-sprinkled hair, remarked to him after she had whistled the fact of his arrival above.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "When such men as you, Mr. Vandeford, begin to put on clean historical plays, many of our anxieties will be over.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It may be that in the long life of Mr. Godfrey Vandeford he had passed a more perturbed evening than that on which he led his protege, the author of "The Purple Slipper," to her debut under the white lights of Broadway, but he could not recall the occasion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It may be that in the long life of Mr. Godfrey Vandeford he had passed a more perturbed evening than that on which he led his protege, the author of "The Purple Slipper," to her debut under the white lights of Broadway, but he could not recall the occasion.

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

From this reading It may be that in the long life of Mr. Godfrey Vandeford he had passed a more perturbed evening than that on which he led his protege, the author of "The Purple Slipper," to her debut under the white lights of Broadway, but he could not recall the occasion.

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

From this reading It may be that in the long life of Mr. Godfrey Vandeford he had passed a more perturbed evening than that on which he led his protege, the author of "The Purple Slipper," to her debut under the white lights of Broadway, but he could not recall the occasion.

remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size

From this reading His grilling had begun while he waited for his charge to descend in the lobby of the Y. W. C. A. and it ended-- "We are delighted to have Miss Adair stay with us while her play is being rehearsed," a very pleasant young woman, with a trim figure, kind and wise eyes, and gray-sprinkled hair, remarked to him after she had whistled the fact of his arrival above.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It may be that in the long life of Mr. Godfrey Vandeford he had passed a more perturbed evening than that on which he led his protege, the author of "The Purple Slipper," to her debut under the white lights of Broadway, but he could not recall the occasion.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading His grilling had begun while he waited for his charge to descend in the lobby of the Y. W. C. A. and it ended-- "We are delighted to have Miss Adair stay with us while her play is being rehearsed," a very pleasant young woman, with a trim figure, kind and wise eyes, and gray-sprinkled hair, remarked to him after she had whistled the fact of his arrival above.

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From this reading It may be that in the long life of Mr. Godfrey Vandeford he had passed a more perturbed evening than that on which he led his protege, the author of "The Purple Slipper," to her debut under the white lights of Broadway, but he could not recall the occasion.

precisely as stated

From this reading His grilling had begun while he waited for his charge to descend in the lobby of the Y. W. C. A. and it ended-- "We are delighted to have Miss Adair stay with us while her play is being rehearsed," a very pleasant young woman, with a trim figure, kind and wise eyes, and gray-sprinkled hair, remarked to him after she had whistled the fact of his arrival above.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading His grilling had begun while he waited for his charge to descend in the lobby of the Y. W. C. A. and it ended-- "We are delighted to have Miss Adair stay with us while her play is being rehearsed," a very pleasant young woman, with a trim figure, kind and wise eyes, and gray-sprinkled hair, remarked to him after she had whistled the fact of his arrival above.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading His grilling had begun while he waited for his charge to descend in the lobby of the Y. W. C. A. and it ended-- "We are delighted to have Miss Adair stay with us while her play is being rehearsed," a very pleasant young woman, with a trim figure, kind and wise eyes, and gray-sprinkled hair, remarked to him after she had whistled the fact of his arrival above.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading His grilling had begun while he waited for his charge to descend in the lobby of the Y. W. C. A. and it ended-- "We are delighted to have Miss Adair stay with us while her play is being rehearsed," a very pleasant young woman, with a trim figure, kind and wise eyes, and gray-sprinkled hair, remarked to him after she had whistled the fact of his arrival above.

at the time that

From this reading "When such men as you, Mr. Vandeford, begin to put on clean historical plays, many of our anxieties will be over.

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

From this reading It may be that in the long life of Mr. Godfrey Vandeford he had passed a more perturbed evening than that on which he led his protege, the author of "The Purple Slipper," to her debut under the white lights of Broadway, but he could not recall the occasion.

during the time that

From this reading His grilling had begun while he waited for his charge to descend in the lobby of the Y. W. C. A. and it ended-- "We are delighted to have Miss Adair stay with us while her play is being rehearsed," a very pleasant young woman, with a trim figure, kind and wise eyes, and gray-sprinkled hair, remarked to him after she had whistled the fact of his arrival above.

past form of “whistle” — make whistling sounds

From this reading His grilling had begun while he waited for his charge to descend in the lobby of the Y. W. C. A. and it ended-- "We are delighted to have Miss Adair stay with us while her play is being rehearsed," a very pleasant young woman, with a trim figure, kind and wise eyes, and gray-sprinkled hair, remarked to him after she had whistled the fact of his arrival above.

a Caucasian

From this reading It may be that in the long life of Mr. Godfrey Vandeford he had passed a more perturbed evening than that on which he led his protege, the author of "The Purple Slipper," to her debut under the white lights of Broadway, but he could not recall the occasion.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "When such men as you, Mr. Vandeford, begin to put on clean historical plays, many of our anxieties will be over.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading His grilling had begun while he waited for his charge to descend in the lobby of the Y. W. C. A. and it ended-- "We are delighted to have Miss Adair stay with us while her play is being rehearsed," a very pleasant young woman, with a trim figure, kind and wise eyes, and gray-sprinkled hair, remarked to him after she had whistled the fact of his arrival above.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His grilling had begun while he waited for his charge to descend in the lobby of the Y. W. C. A. and it ended-- "We are delighted to have Miss Adair stay with us while her play is being rehearsed," a very pleasant young woman, with a trim figure, kind and wise eyes, and gray-sprinkled hair, remarked to him after she had whistled the fact of his arrival above.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading His grilling had begun while he waited for his charge to descend in the lobby of the Y. W. C. A. and it ended-- "We are delighted to have Miss Adair stay with us while her play is being rehearsed," a very pleasant young woman, with a trim figure, kind and wise eyes, and gray-sprinkled hair, remarked to him after she had whistled the fact of his arrival above.

a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading His grilling had begun while he waited for his charge to descend in the lobby of the Y. W. C. A. and it ended-- "We are delighted to have Miss Adair stay with us while her play is being rehearsed," a very pleasant young woman, with a trim figure, kind and wise eyes, and gray-sprinkled hair, remarked to him after she had whistled the fact of his arrival above.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "When such men as you, Mr. Vandeford, begin to put on clean historical plays, many of our anxieties will be over.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading His grilling had begun while he waited for his charge to descend in the lobby of the Y. W. C. A. and it ended-- "We are delighted to have Miss Adair stay with us while her play is being rehearsed," a very pleasant young woman, with a trim figure, kind and wise eyes, and gray-sprinkled hair, remarked to him after she had whistled the fact of his arrival above.