Chapter XXXIII · Chapter 33

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

From this reading A PROJECTED PARTNERSHIP.

have an effect upon

From this reading As it was, she had to be cheerful, to affect an interest in her husband's late expedition, and pleasure at his unexpected return.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The presence of this stranger, whom she greeted mechanically, and almost without a glance at his features, was welcome to her, because it was likely to distract from herself her husband's regards.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Though by no means in either the mental or physical condition in which a lady should be who is called upon to play the part of hostess, Harry was not displeased that Solomon had not returned alone.

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

From this reading As it was, she had to be cheerful, to affect an interest in her husband's late expedition, and pleasure at his unexpected return.

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

From this reading The presence of this stranger, whom she greeted mechanically, and almost without a glance at his features, was welcome to her, because it was likely to distract from herself her husband's regards.

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

From this reading As it was, she had to be cheerful, to affect an interest in her husband's late expedition, and pleasure at his unexpected return.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The presence of this stranger, whom she greeted mechanically, and almost without a glance at his features, was welcome to her, because it was likely to distract from herself her husband's regards.

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

From this reading Though by no means in either the mental or physical condition in which a lady should be who is called upon to play the part of hostess, Harry was not displeased that Solomon had not returned alone.

for the reason that

From this reading The presence of this stranger, whom she greeted mechanically, and almost without a glance at his features, was welcome to her, because it was likely to distract from herself her husband's regards.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading What she would like to have done would have been to shut herself up alone in her chamber, to weep and pray.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Though by no means in either the mental or physical condition in which a lady should be who is called upon to play the part of hostess, Harry was not displeased that Solomon had not returned alone.

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

From this reading Though by no means in either the mental or physical condition in which a lady should be who is called upon to play the part of hostess, Harry was not displeased that Solomon had not returned alone.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading What she would like to have done would have been to shut herself up alone in her chamber, to weep and pray.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading As it was, she had to be cheerful, to affect an interest in her husband's late expedition, and pleasure at his unexpected return.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Though by no means in either the mental or physical condition in which a lady should be who is called upon to play the part of hostess, Harry was not displeased that Solomon had not returned alone.

not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure

From this reading Though by no means in either the mental or physical condition in which a lady should be who is called upon to play the part of hostess, Harry was not displeased that Solomon had not returned alone.

draw someone's attention away from something

From this reading The presence of this stranger, whom she greeted mechanically, and almost without a glance at his features, was welcome to her, because it was likely to distract from herself her husband's regards.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading What she would like to have done would have been to shut herself up alone in her chamber, to weep and pray.

one or the other of two

From this reading Though by no means in either the mental or physical condition in which a lady should be who is called upon to play the part of hostess, Harry was not displeased that Solomon had not returned alone.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading As it was, she had to be cheerful, to affect an interest in her husband's late expedition, and pleasure at his unexpected return.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading The presence of this stranger, whom she greeted mechanically, and almost without a glance at his features, was welcome to her, because it was likely to distract from herself her husband's regards.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The presence of this stranger, whom she greeted mechanically, and almost without a glance at his features, was welcome to her, because it was likely to distract from herself her husband's regards.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading The presence of this stranger, whom she greeted mechanically, and almost without a glance at his features, was welcome to her, because it was likely to distract from herself her husband's regards.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading The presence of this stranger, whom she greeted mechanically, and almost without a glance at his features, was welcome to her, because it was likely to distract from herself her husband's regards.

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

From this reading Though by no means in either the mental or physical condition in which a lady should be who is called upon to play the part of hostess, Harry was not displeased that Solomon had not returned alone.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading Though by no means in either the mental or physical condition in which a lady should be who is called upon to play the part of hostess, Harry was not displeased that Solomon had not returned alone.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading What she would like to have done would have been to shut herself up alone in her chamber, to weep and pray.

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

From this reading The presence of this stranger, whom she greeted mechanically, and almost without a glance at his features, was welcome to her, because it was likely to distract from herself her husband's regards.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading The presence of this stranger, whom she greeted mechanically, and almost without a glance at his features, was welcome to her, because it was likely to distract from herself her husband's regards.

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

From this reading The presence of this stranger, whom she greeted mechanically, and almost without a glance at his features, was welcome to her, because it was likely to distract from herself her husband's regards.

a woman host

From this reading Though by no means in either the mental or physical condition in which a lady should be who is called upon to play the part of hostess, Harry was not displeased that Solomon had not returned alone.

possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading The presence of this stranger, whom she greeted mechanically, and almost without a glance at his features, was welcome to her, because it was likely to distract from herself her husband's regards.

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

From this reading Though by no means in either the mental or physical condition in which a lady should be who is called upon to play the part of hostess, Harry was not displeased that Solomon had not returned alone.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading As it was, she had to be cheerful, to affect an interest in her husband's late expedition, and pleasure at his unexpected return.

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

From this reading Though by no means in either the mental or physical condition in which a lady should be who is called upon to play the part of hostess, Harry was not displeased that Solomon had not returned alone.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The presence of this stranger, whom she greeted mechanically, and almost without a glance at his features, was welcome to her, because it was likely to distract from herself her husband's regards.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Though by no means in either the mental or physical condition in which a lady should be who is called upon to play the part of hostess, Harry was not displeased that Solomon had not returned alone.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading As it was, she had to be cheerful, to affect an interest in her husband's late expedition, and pleasure at his unexpected return.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading What she would like to have done would have been to shut herself up alone in her chamber, to weep and pray.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading The presence of this stranger, whom she greeted mechanically, and almost without a glance at his features, was welcome to her, because it was likely to distract from herself her husband's regards.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Though by no means in either the mental or physical condition in which a lady should be who is called upon to play the part of hostess, Harry was not displeased that Solomon had not returned alone.

in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism

From this reading The presence of this stranger, whom she greeted mechanically, and almost without a glance at his features, was welcome to her, because it was likely to distract from herself her husband's regards.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading Though by no means in either the mental or physical condition in which a lady should be who is called upon to play the part of hostess, Harry was not displeased that Solomon had not returned alone.

not any; not one

From this reading Though by no means in either the mental or physical condition in which a lady should be who is called upon to play the part of hostess, Harry was not displeased that Solomon had not returned alone.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Though by no means in either the mental or physical condition in which a lady should be who is called upon to play the part of hostess, Harry was not displeased that Solomon had not returned alone.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Though by no means in either the mental or physical condition in which a lady should be who is called upon to play the part of hostess, Harry was not displeased that Solomon had not returned alone.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Though by no means in either the mental or physical condition in which a lady should be who is called upon to play the part of hostess, Harry was not displeased that Solomon had not returned alone.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Though by no means in either the mental or physical condition in which a lady should be who is called upon to play the part of hostess, Harry was not displeased that Solomon had not returned alone.

the members of a business venture created by contract

From this reading A PROJECTED PARTNERSHIP.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading Though by no means in either the mental or physical condition in which a lady should be who is called upon to play the part of hostess, Harry was not displeased that Solomon had not returned alone.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Though by no means in either the mental or physical condition in which a lady should be who is called upon to play the part of hostess, Harry was not displeased that Solomon had not returned alone.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading As it was, she had to be cheerful, to affect an interest in her husband's late expedition, and pleasure at his unexpected return.

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading What she would like to have done would have been to shut herself up alone in her chamber, to weep and pray.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading The presence of this stranger, whom she greeted mechanically, and almost without a glance at his features, was welcome to her, because it was likely to distract from herself her husband's regards.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading A PROJECTED PARTNERSHIP.

plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading The presence of this stranger, whom she greeted mechanically, and almost without a glance at his features, was welcome to her, because it was likely to distract from herself her husband's regards.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading As it was, she had to be cheerful, to affect an interest in her husband's late expedition, and pleasure at his unexpected return.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Though by no means in either the mental or physical condition in which a lady should be who is called upon to play the part of hostess, Harry was not displeased that Solomon had not returned alone.

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

From this reading The presence of this stranger, whom she greeted mechanically, and almost without a glance at his features, was welcome to her, because it was likely to distract from herself her husband's regards.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Though by no means in either the mental or physical condition in which a lady should be who is called upon to play the part of hostess, Harry was not displeased that Solomon had not returned alone.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading What she would like to have done would have been to shut herself up alone in her chamber, to weep and pray.

A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.

From this reading Though by no means in either the mental or physical condition in which a lady should be who is called upon to play the part of hostess, Harry was not displeased that Solomon had not returned alone.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading The presence of this stranger, whom she greeted mechanically, and almost without a glance at his features, was welcome to her, because it was likely to distract from herself her husband's regards.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Though by no means in either the mental or physical condition in which a lady should be who is called upon to play the part of hostess, Harry was not displeased that Solomon had not returned alone.

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

From this reading Though by no means in either the mental or physical condition in which a lady should be who is called upon to play the part of hostess, Harry was not displeased that Solomon had not returned alone.

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

From this reading The presence of this stranger, whom she greeted mechanically, and almost without a glance at his features, was welcome to her, because it was likely to distract from herself her husband's regards.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though by no means in either the mental or physical condition in which a lady should be who is called upon to play the part of hostess, Harry was not displeased that Solomon had not returned alone.

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

From this reading Though by no means in either the mental or physical condition in which a lady should be who is called upon to play the part of hostess, Harry was not displeased that Solomon had not returned alone.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading As it was, she had to be cheerful, to affect an interest in her husband's late expedition, and pleasure at his unexpected return.

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

From this reading What she would like to have done would have been to shut herself up alone in her chamber, to weep and pray.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Though by no means in either the mental or physical condition in which a lady should be who is called upon to play the part of hostess, Harry was not displeased that Solomon had not returned alone.

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

From this reading Though by no means in either the mental or physical condition in which a lady should be who is called upon to play the part of hostess, Harry was not displeased that Solomon had not returned alone.

shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading What she would like to have done would have been to shut herself up alone in her chamber, to weep and pray.

accept gladly

From this reading The presence of this stranger, whom she greeted mechanically, and almost without a glance at his features, was welcome to her, because it was likely to distract from herself her husband's regards.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What she would like to have done would have been to shut herself up alone in her chamber, to weep and pray.

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

From this reading Though by no means in either the mental or physical condition in which a lady should be who is called upon to play the part of hostess, Harry was not displeased that Solomon had not returned alone.

which person or people

From this reading Though by no means in either the mental or physical condition in which a lady should be who is called upon to play the part of hostess, Harry was not displeased that Solomon had not returned alone.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The presence of this stranger, whom she greeted mechanically, and almost without a glance at his features, was welcome to her, because it was likely to distract from herself her husband's regards.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The presence of this stranger, whom she greeted mechanically, and almost without a glance at his features, was welcome to her, because it was likely to distract from herself her husband's regards.

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

From this reading What she would like to have done would have been to shut herself up alone in her chamber, to weep and pray.