Chapter XX

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

From this reading WILFRID RECEIVES A CHALLENGE When at last Wilfrid _did_ turn his head he beheld a tall masked figure, motionless, silent, watchful; the very Crusader who had glanced angrily at him in the ballroom.

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

From this reading Now when one gentleman comes upon another in the act of kissing a lady, politeness suggests immediate retirement on the part of the first.

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

From this reading Here was a lovely princess, clinging to his embrace, listening to his love-avowal, and lo! the charming situation must come to an end—for a time at least—by reason of the new-comer’s clownishness!

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

From this reading Here was a lovely princess, clinging to his embrace, listening to his love-avowal, and lo! the charming situation must come to an end—for a time at least—by reason of the new-comer’s clownishness!

with anger

From this reading WILFRID RECEIVES A CHALLENGE When at last Wilfrid _did_ turn his head he beheld a tall masked figure, motionless, silent, watchful; the very Crusader who had glanced angrily at him in the ballroom.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Now when one gentleman comes upon another in the act of kissing a lady, politeness suggests immediate retirement on the part of the first.

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

From this reading But this was a course the intruder did _not_ take; instead, he kept his ground as if he had come there for no other purpose than to watch the pair, manifestly indifferent as to whether his presence caused embarrassment or not.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WILFRID RECEIVES A CHALLENGE When at last Wilfrid _did_ turn his head he beheld a tall masked figure, motionless, silent, watchful; the very Crusader who had glanced angrily at him in the ballroom.

large room used mainly for dancing

From this reading WILFRID RECEIVES A CHALLENGE When at last Wilfrid _did_ turn his head he beheld a tall masked figure, motionless, silent, watchful; the very Crusader who had glanced angrily at him in the ballroom.

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading WILFRID RECEIVES A CHALLENGE When at last Wilfrid _did_ turn his head he beheld a tall masked figure, motionless, silent, watchful; the very Crusader who had glanced angrily at him in the ballroom.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But this was a course the intruder did _not_ take; instead, he kept his ground as if he had come there for no other purpose than to watch the pair, manifestly indifferent as to whether his presence caused embarrassment or not.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Here was a lovely princess, clinging to his embrace, listening to his love-avowal, and lo! the charming situation must come to an end—for a time at least—by reason of the new-comer’s clownishness!

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

From this reading But this was a course the intruder did _not_ take; instead, he kept his ground as if he had come there for no other purpose than to watch the pair, manifestly indifferent as to whether his presence caused embarrassment or not.

take exception to

From this reading WILFRID RECEIVES A CHALLENGE When at last Wilfrid _did_ turn his head he beheld a tall masked figure, motionless, silent, watchful; the very Crusader who had glanced angrily at him in the ballroom.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading Here was a lovely princess, clinging to his embrace, listening to his love-avowal, and lo! the charming situation must come to an end—for a time at least—by reason of the new-comer’s clownishness!

-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading Here was a lovely princess, clinging to his embrace, listening to his love-avowal, and lo! the charming situation must come to an end—for a time at least—by reason of the new-comer’s clownishness!

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From this reading Here was a lovely princess, clinging to his embrace, listening to his love-avowal, and lo! the charming situation must come to an end—for a time at least—by reason of the new-comer’s clownishness!

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

From this reading But this was a course the intruder did _not_ take; instead, he kept his ground as if he had come there for no other purpose than to watch the pair, manifestly indifferent as to whether his presence caused embarrassment or not.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading Now when one gentleman comes upon another in the act of kissing a lady, politeness suggests immediate retirement on the part of the first.

a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

From this reading Wilfrid could have slain him without the least compunction.

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

From this reading Wilfrid could have slain him without the least compunction.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading But this was a course the intruder did _not_ take; instead, he kept his ground as if he had come there for no other purpose than to watch the pair, manifestly indifferent as to whether his presence caused embarrassment or not.

a disputant who advocates reform

From this reading WILFRID RECEIVES A CHALLENGE When at last Wilfrid _did_ turn his head he beheld a tall masked figure, motionless, silent, watchful; the very Crusader who had glanced angrily at him in the ballroom.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading WILFRID RECEIVES A CHALLENGE When at last Wilfrid _did_ turn his head he beheld a tall masked figure, motionless, silent, watchful; the very Crusader who had glanced angrily at him in the ballroom.

the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public

From this reading But this was a course the intruder did _not_ take; instead, he kept his ground as if he had come there for no other purpose than to watch the pair, manifestly indifferent as to whether his presence caused embarrassment or not.

include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading Here was a lovely princess, clinging to his embrace, listening to his love-avowal, and lo! the charming situation must come to an end—for a time at least—by reason of the new-comer’s clownishness!

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Here was a lovely princess, clinging to his embrace, listening to his love-avowal, and lo! the charming situation must come to an end—for a time at least—by reason of the new-comer’s clownishness!

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading WILFRID RECEIVES A CHALLENGE When at last Wilfrid _did_ turn his head he beheld a tall masked figure, motionless, silent, watchful; the very Crusader who had glanced angrily at him in the ballroom.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Now when one gentleman comes upon another in the act of kissing a lady, politeness suggests immediate retirement on the part of the first.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But this was a course the intruder did _not_ take; instead, he kept his ground as if he had come there for no other purpose than to watch the pair, manifestly indifferent as to whether his presence caused embarrassment or not.

a man of refinement

From this reading Now when one gentleman comes upon another in the act of kissing a lady, politeness suggests immediate retirement on the part of the first.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading WILFRID RECEIVES A CHALLENGE When at last Wilfrid _did_ turn his head he beheld a tall masked figure, motionless, silent, watchful; the very Crusader who had glanced angrily at him in the ballroom.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading But this was a course the intruder did _not_ take; instead, he kept his ground as if he had come there for no other purpose than to watch the pair, manifestly indifferent as to whether his presence caused embarrassment or not.

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

From this reading WILFRID RECEIVES A CHALLENGE When at last Wilfrid _did_ turn his head he beheld a tall masked figure, motionless, silent, watchful; the very Crusader who had glanced angrily at him in the ballroom.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Wilfrid could have slain him without the least compunction.

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

From this reading WILFRID RECEIVES A CHALLENGE When at last Wilfrid _did_ turn his head he beheld a tall masked figure, motionless, silent, watchful; the very Crusader who had glanced angrily at him in the ballroom.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading WILFRID RECEIVES A CHALLENGE When at last Wilfrid _did_ turn his head he beheld a tall masked figure, motionless, silent, watchful; the very Crusader who had glanced angrily at him in the ballroom.

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

From this reading Here was a lovely princess, clinging to his embrace, listening to his love-avowal, and lo! the charming situation must come to an end—for a time at least—by reason of the new-comer’s clownishness!

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

From this reading WILFRID RECEIVES A CHALLENGE When at last Wilfrid _did_ turn his head he beheld a tall masked figure, motionless, silent, watchful; the very Crusader who had glanced angrily at him in the ballroom.

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

From this reading WILFRID RECEIVES A CHALLENGE When at last Wilfrid _did_ turn his head he beheld a tall masked figure, motionless, silent, watchful; the very Crusader who had glanced angrily at him in the ballroom.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But this was a course the intruder did _not_ take; instead, he kept his ground as if he had come there for no other purpose than to watch the pair, manifestly indifferent as to whether his presence caused embarrassment or not.

of the present time and place

From this reading Now when one gentleman comes upon another in the act of kissing a lady, politeness suggests immediate retirement on the part of the first.

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

From this reading WILFRID RECEIVES A CHALLENGE When at last Wilfrid _did_ turn his head he beheld a tall masked figure, motionless, silent, watchful; the very Crusader who had glanced angrily at him in the ballroom.

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading But this was a course the intruder did _not_ take; instead, he kept his ground as if he had come there for no other purpose than to watch the pair, manifestly indifferent as to whether his presence caused embarrassment or not.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading But this was a course the intruder did _not_ take; instead, he kept his ground as if he had come there for no other purpose than to watch the pair, manifestly indifferent as to whether his presence caused embarrassment or not.

someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission

From this reading But this was a course the intruder did _not_ take; instead, he kept his ground as if he had come there for no other purpose than to watch the pair, manifestly indifferent as to whether his presence caused embarrassment or not.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading But this was a course the intruder did _not_ take; instead, he kept his ground as if he had come there for no other purpose than to watch the pair, manifestly indifferent as to whether his presence caused embarrassment or not.

affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

From this reading Now when one gentleman comes upon another in the act of kissing a lady, politeness suggests immediate retirement on the part of the first.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Now when one gentleman comes upon another in the act of kissing a lady, politeness suggests immediate retirement on the part of the first.

immediately past

From this reading WILFRID RECEIVES A CHALLENGE When at last Wilfrid _did_ turn his head he beheld a tall masked figure, motionless, silent, watchful; the very Crusader who had glanced angrily at him in the ballroom.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Wilfrid could have slain him without the least compunction.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading Here was a lovely princess, clinging to his embrace, listening to his love-avowal, and lo! the charming situation must come to an end—for a time at least—by reason of the new-comer’s clownishness!

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From this reading Here was a lovely princess, clinging to his embrace, listening to his love-avowal, and lo! the charming situation must come to an end—for a time at least—by reason of the new-comer’s clownishness!

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

From this reading Here was a lovely princess, clinging to his embrace, listening to his love-avowal, and lo! the charming situation must come to an end—for a time at least—by reason of the new-comer’s clownishness!

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading Here was a lovely princess, clinging to his embrace, listening to his love-avowal, and lo! the charming situation must come to an end—for a time at least—by reason of the new-comer’s clownishness!

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading But this was a course the intruder did _not_ take; instead, he kept his ground as if he had come there for no other purpose than to watch the pair, manifestly indifferent as to whether his presence caused embarrassment or not.

having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading

From this reading WILFRID RECEIVES A CHALLENGE When at last Wilfrid _did_ turn his head he beheld a tall masked figure, motionless, silent, watchful; the very Crusader who had glanced angrily at him in the ballroom.

not in physical motion

From this reading WILFRID RECEIVES A CHALLENGE When at last Wilfrid _did_ turn his head he beheld a tall masked figure, motionless, silent, watchful; the very Crusader who had glanced angrily at him in the ballroom.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Here was a lovely princess, clinging to his embrace, listening to his love-avowal, and lo! the charming situation must come to an end—for a time at least—by reason of the new-comer’s clownishness!

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

From this reading Here was a lovely princess, clinging to his embrace, listening to his love-avowal, and lo! the charming situation must come to an end—for a time at least—by reason of the new-comer’s clownishness!

not any; not one

From this reading But this was a course the intruder did _not_ take; instead, he kept his ground as if he had come there for no other purpose than to watch the pair, manifestly indifferent as to whether his presence caused embarrassment or not.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But this was a course the intruder did _not_ take; instead, he kept his ground as if he had come there for no other purpose than to watch the pair, manifestly indifferent as to whether his presence caused embarrassment or not.

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

From this reading Now when one gentleman comes upon another in the act of kissing a lady, politeness suggests immediate retirement on the part of the first.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Now when one gentleman comes upon another in the act of kissing a lady, politeness suggests immediate retirement on the part of the first.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Now when one gentleman comes upon another in the act of kissing a lady, politeness suggests immediate retirement on the part of the first.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Now when one gentleman comes upon another in the act of kissing a lady, politeness suggests immediate retirement on the part of the first.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But this was a course the intruder did _not_ take; instead, he kept his ground as if he had come there for no other purpose than to watch the pair, manifestly indifferent as to whether his presence caused embarrassment or not.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But this was a course the intruder did _not_ take; instead, he kept his ground as if he had come there for no other purpose than to watch the pair, manifestly indifferent as to whether his presence caused embarrassment or not.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading But this was a course the intruder did _not_ take; instead, he kept his ground as if he had come there for no other purpose than to watch the pair, manifestly indifferent as to whether his presence caused embarrassment or not.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Now when one gentleman comes upon another in the act of kissing a lady, politeness suggests immediate retirement on the part of the first.

a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage

From this reading Now when one gentleman comes upon another in the act of kissing a lady, politeness suggests immediate retirement on the part of the first.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading But this was a course the intruder did _not_ take; instead, he kept his ground as if he had come there for no other purpose than to watch the pair, manifestly indifferent as to whether his presence caused embarrassment or not.

The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.

From this reading Here was a lovely princess, clinging to his embrace, listening to his love-avowal, and lo! the charming situation must come to an end—for a time at least—by reason of the new-comer’s clownishness!

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

From this reading But this was a course the intruder did _not_ take; instead, he kept his ground as if he had come there for no other purpose than to watch the pair, manifestly indifferent as to whether his presence caused embarrassment or not.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Here was a lovely princess, clinging to his embrace, listening to his love-avowal, and lo! the charming situation must come to an end—for a time at least—by reason of the new-comer’s clownishness!

third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading WILFRID RECEIVES A CHALLENGE When at last Wilfrid _did_ turn his head he beheld a tall masked figure, motionless, silent, watchful; the very Crusader who had glanced angrily at him in the ballroom.

the state of being retired from one's business or occupation

From this reading Now when one gentleman comes upon another in the act of kissing a lady, politeness suggests immediate retirement on the part of the first.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading WILFRID RECEIVES A CHALLENGE When at last Wilfrid _did_ turn his head he beheld a tall masked figure, motionless, silent, watchful; the very Crusader who had glanced angrily at him in the ballroom.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Here was a lovely princess, clinging to his embrace, listening to his love-avowal, and lo! the charming situation must come to an end—for a time at least—by reason of the new-comer’s clownishness!

people who have been slain (as in battle)

From this reading Wilfrid could have slain him without the least compunction.

third-person singular of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Now when one gentleman comes upon another in the act of kissing a lady, politeness suggests immediate retirement on the part of the first.

carry out

From this reading But this was a course the intruder did _not_ take; instead, he kept his ground as if he had come there for no other purpose than to watch the pair, manifestly indifferent as to whether his presence caused embarrassment or not.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading WILFRID RECEIVES A CHALLENGE When at last Wilfrid _did_ turn his head he beheld a tall masked figure, motionless, silent, watchful; the very Crusader who had glanced angrily at him in the ballroom.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But this was a course the intruder did _not_ take; instead, he kept his ground as if he had come there for no other purpose than to watch the pair, manifestly indifferent as to whether his presence caused embarrassment or not.

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

From this reading WILFRID RECEIVES A CHALLENGE When at last Wilfrid _did_ turn his head he beheld a tall masked figure, motionless, silent, watchful; the very Crusader who had glanced angrily at him in the ballroom.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But this was a course the intruder did _not_ take; instead, he kept his ground as if he had come there for no other purpose than to watch the pair, manifestly indifferent as to whether his presence caused embarrassment or not.

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

From this reading But this was a course the intruder did _not_ take; instead, he kept his ground as if he had come there for no other purpose than to watch the pair, manifestly indifferent as to whether his presence caused embarrassment or not.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Here was a lovely princess, clinging to his embrace, listening to his love-avowal, and lo! the charming situation must come to an end—for a time at least—by reason of the new-comer’s clownishness!

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

From this reading But this was a course the intruder did _not_ take; instead, he kept his ground as if he had come there for no other purpose than to watch the pair, manifestly indifferent as to whether his presence caused embarrassment or not.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading WILFRID RECEIVES A CHALLENGE When at last Wilfrid _did_ turn his head he beheld a tall masked figure, motionless, silent, watchful; the very Crusader who had glanced angrily at him in the ballroom.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Now when one gentleman comes upon another in the act of kissing a lady, politeness suggests immediate retirement on the part of the first.

precisely as stated

From this reading WILFRID RECEIVES A CHALLENGE When at last Wilfrid _did_ turn his head he beheld a tall masked figure, motionless, silent, watchful; the very Crusader who had glanced angrily at him in the ballroom.

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

From this reading But this was a course the intruder did _not_ take; instead, he kept his ground as if he had come there for no other purpose than to watch the pair, manifestly indifferent as to whether his presence caused embarrassment or not.

look attentively

From this reading But this was a course the intruder did _not_ take; instead, he kept his ground as if he had come there for no other purpose than to watch the pair, manifestly indifferent as to whether his presence caused embarrassment or not.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading WILFRID RECEIVES A CHALLENGE When at last Wilfrid _did_ turn his head he beheld a tall masked figure, motionless, silent, watchful; the very Crusader who had glanced angrily at him in the ballroom.

at the time that

From this reading WILFRID RECEIVES A CHALLENGE When at last Wilfrid _did_ turn his head he beheld a tall masked figure, motionless, silent, watchful; the very Crusader who had glanced angrily at him in the ballroom.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading But this was a course the intruder did _not_ take; instead, he kept his ground as if he had come there for no other purpose than to watch the pair, manifestly indifferent as to whether his presence caused embarrassment or not.

which person or people

From this reading WILFRID RECEIVES A CHALLENGE When at last Wilfrid _did_ turn his head he beheld a tall masked figure, motionless, silent, watchful; the very Crusader who had glanced angrily at him in the ballroom.

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From this reading WILFRID RECEIVES A CHALLENGE When at last Wilfrid _did_ turn his head he beheld a tall masked figure, motionless, silent, watchful; the very Crusader who had glanced angrily at him in the ballroom.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Wilfrid could have slain him without the least compunction.