Chapter XXI

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading The softness of her assent was even exquisite delight to him; and, as they all walked up and down the apartment, though he addressed her but little, and though she spoke but in answer, every word he uttered she received as couching some gentle meaning, and every syllable she replied, he thought conveyed something of flattering interest: and although all was upon open and unavoidable subjects, he had no eyes but for her, she had no attention but for him.

(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 The softness of her assent was even exquisite delight to him; and, as they all walked up and down the apartment, though he addressed her but little, and though she spoke but in answer, every word he uttered she received as couching some gentle meaning, and every syllable she replied, he thought conveyed something of flattering interest: and although all was upon open and unavoidable subjects, he had no eyes but for her, she had no attention but for him.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The softness of her assent was even exquisite delight to him; and, as they all walked up and down the apartment, though he addressed her but little, and though she spoke but in answer, every word he uttered she received as couching some gentle meaning, and every syllable she replied, he thought conveyed something of flattering interest: and although all was upon open and unavoidable subjects, he had no eyes but for her, she had no attention but for him.

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

From this reading The opportunity seemed inviting to engage her himself; to suggest and to find it irresistible was the same thing, and he inquired if her whole evening were arranged, or she would go down two dances with an old friend.

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

From this reading The first object Camilla perceived upon her entrance was Edgar, and the smile with which she met his eye brought him instantly to her side.

having life or vigor or spirit

From this reading That smile was not less radiant for his nearer approach; nor was his pleasure in it less animated for observing that Major Cerwood was not of her party, nor as yet in the room.

react verbally

From this reading The softness of her assent was even exquisite delight to him; and, as they all walked up and down the apartment, though he addressed her but little, and though she spoke but in answer, every word he uttered she received as couching some gentle meaning, and every syllable she replied, he thought conveyed something of flattering interest: and although all was upon open and unavoidable subjects, he had no eyes but for her, she had no attention but for him.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading The softness of her assent was even exquisite delight to him; and, as they all walked up and down the apartment, though he addressed her but little, and though she spoke but in answer, every word he uttered she received as couching some gentle meaning, and every syllable she replied, he thought conveyed something of flattering interest: and although all was upon open and unavoidable subjects, he had no eyes but for her, she had no attention but for him.

move towards

From this reading That smile was not less radiant for his nearer approach; nor was his pleasure in it less animated for observing that Major Cerwood was not of her party, nor as yet in the room.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading The opportunity seemed inviting to engage her himself; to suggest and to find it irresistible was the same thing, and he inquired if her whole evening were arranged, or she would go down two dances with an old friend.

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

From this reading _The Rooms_ The evening, as usual, was destined to the Rooms.

agreement with a statement or proposal to do something

From this reading The softness of her assent was even exquisite delight to him; and, as they all walked up and down the apartment, though he addressed her but little, and though she spoke but in answer, every word he uttered she received as couching some gentle meaning, and every syllable she replied, he thought conveyed something of flattering interest: and although all was upon open and unavoidable subjects, he had no eyes but for her, she had no attention but for him.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The softness of her assent was even exquisite delight to him; and, as they all walked up and down the apartment, though he addressed her but little, and though she spoke but in answer, every word he uttered she received as couching some gentle meaning, and every syllable she replied, he thought conveyed something of flattering interest: and although all was upon open and unavoidable subjects, he had no eyes but for her, she had no attention but for him.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The first object Camilla perceived upon her entrance was Edgar, and the smile with which she met his eye brought him instantly to her side.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The softness of her assent was even exquisite delight to him; and, as they all walked up and down the apartment, though he addressed her but little, and though she spoke but in answer, every word he uttered she received as couching some gentle meaning, and every syllable she replied, he thought conveyed something of flattering interest: and although all was upon open and unavoidable subjects, he had no eyes but for her, she had no attention but for him.

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From this reading The first object Camilla perceived upon her entrance was Edgar, and the smile with which she met his eye brought him instantly to her side.

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From this reading That smile was not less radiant for his nearer approach; nor was his pleasure in it less animated for observing that Major Cerwood was not of her party, nor as yet in the room.

past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading The softness of her assent was even exquisite delight to him; and, as they all walked up and down the apartment, though he addressed her but little, and though she spoke but in answer, every word he uttered she received as couching some gentle meaning, and every syllable she replied, he thought conveyed something of flattering interest: and although all was upon open and unavoidable subjects, he had no eyes but for her, she had no attention but for him.

-ing form of “couch” — formulate in a particular style or language

From this reading The softness of her assent was even exquisite delight to him; and, as they all walked up and down the apartment, though he addressed her but little, and though she spoke but in answer, every word he uttered she received as couching some gentle meaning, and every syllable she replied, he thought conveyed something of flattering interest: and although all was upon open and unavoidable subjects, he had no eyes but for her, she had no attention but for him.

plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading The opportunity seemed inviting to engage her himself; to suggest and to find it irresistible was the same thing, and he inquired if her whole evening were arranged, or she would go down two dances with an old friend.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading The softness of her assent was even exquisite delight to him; and, as they all walked up and down the apartment, though he addressed her but little, and though she spoke but in answer, every word he uttered she received as couching some gentle meaning, and every syllable she replied, he thought conveyed something of flattering interest: and although all was upon open and unavoidable subjects, he had no eyes but for her, she had no attention but for him.

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading _The Rooms_ The evening, as usual, was destined to the Rooms.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The opportunity seemed inviting to engage her himself; to suggest and to find it irresistible was the same thing, and he inquired if her whole evening were arranged, or she would go down two dances with an old friend.

the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)

From this reading The first object Camilla perceived upon her entrance was Edgar, and the smile with which she met his eye brought him instantly to her side.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading The opportunity seemed inviting to engage her himself; to suggest and to find it irresistible was the same thing, and he inquired if her whole evening were arranged, or she would go down two dances with an old friend.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading The first object Camilla perceived upon her entrance was Edgar, and the smile with which she met his eye brought him instantly to her side.

divisible by two

From this reading The softness of her assent was even exquisite delight to him; and, as they all walked up and down the apartment, though he addressed her but little, and though she spoke but in answer, every word he uttered she received as couching some gentle meaning, and every syllable she replied, he thought conveyed something of flattering interest: and although all was upon open and unavoidable subjects, he had no eyes but for her, she had no attention but for him.

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

From this reading _The Rooms_ The evening, as usual, was destined to the Rooms.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The softness of her assent was even exquisite delight to him; and, as they all walked up and down the apartment, though he addressed her but little, and though she spoke but in answer, every word he uttered she received as couching some gentle meaning, and every syllable she replied, he thought conveyed something of flattering interest: and although all was upon open and unavoidable subjects, he had no eyes but for her, she had no attention but for him.

intense or sharp

From this reading The softness of her assent was even exquisite delight to him; and, as they all walked up and down the apartment, though he addressed her but little, and though she spoke but in answer, every word he uttered she received as couching some gentle meaning, and every syllable she replied, he thought conveyed something of flattering interest: and although all was upon open and unavoidable subjects, he had no eyes but for her, she had no attention but for him.

the organ of sight

From this reading The first object Camilla perceived upon her entrance was Edgar, and the smile with which she met his eye brought him instantly to her side.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The softness of her assent was even exquisite delight to him; and, as they all walked up and down the apartment, though he addressed her but little, and though she spoke but in answer, every word he uttered she received as couching some gentle meaning, and every syllable she replied, he thought conveyed something of flattering interest: and although all was upon open and unavoidable subjects, he had no eyes but for her, she had no attention but for him.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The opportunity seemed inviting to engage her himself; to suggest and to find it irresistible was the same thing, and he inquired if her whole evening were arranged, or she would go down two dances with an old friend.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first object Camilla perceived upon her entrance was Edgar, and the smile with which she met his eye brought him instantly to her side.

showing or representing to advantage

From this reading The softness of her assent was even exquisite delight to him; and, as they all walked up and down the apartment, though he addressed her but little, and though she spoke but in answer, every word he uttered she received as couching some gentle meaning, and every syllable she replied, he thought conveyed something of flattering interest: and although all was upon open and unavoidable subjects, he had no eyes but for her, she had no attention but for him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading That smile was not less radiant for his nearer approach; nor was his pleasure in it less animated for observing that Major Cerwood was not of her party, nor as yet in the room.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The opportunity seemed inviting to engage her himself; to suggest and to find it irresistible was the same thing, and he inquired if her whole evening were arranged, or she would go down two dances with an old friend.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading The softness of her assent was even exquisite delight to him; and, as they all walked up and down the apartment, though he addressed her but little, and though she spoke but in answer, every word he uttered she received as couching some gentle meaning, and every syllable she replied, he thought conveyed something of flattering interest: and although all was upon open and unavoidable subjects, he had no eyes but for her, she had no attention but for him.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The opportunity seemed inviting to engage her himself; to suggest and to find it irresistible was the same thing, and he inquired if her whole evening were arranged, or she would go down two dances with an old friend.

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

From this reading The softness of her assent was even exquisite delight to him; and, as they all walked up and down the apartment, though he addressed her but little, and though she spoke but in answer, every word he uttered she received as couching some gentle meaning, and every syllable she replied, he thought conveyed something of flattering interest: and although all was upon open and unavoidable subjects, he had no eyes but for her, she had no attention but for him.

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

From this reading The opportunity seemed inviting to engage her himself; to suggest and to find it irresistible was the same thing, and he inquired if her whole evening were arranged, or she would go down two dances with an old friend.

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

From this reading The first object Camilla perceived upon her entrance was Edgar, and the smile with which she met his eye brought him instantly to her side.

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

From this reading The first object Camilla perceived upon her entrance was Edgar, and the smile with which she met his eye brought him instantly to her side.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The opportunity seemed inviting to engage her himself; to suggest and to find it irresistible was the same thing, and he inquired if her whole evening were arranged, or she would go down two dances with an old friend.

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

From this reading The first object Camilla perceived upon her entrance was Edgar, and the smile with which she met his eye brought him instantly to her side.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The opportunity seemed inviting to engage her himself; to suggest and to find it irresistible was the same thing, and he inquired if her whole evening were arranged, or she would go down two dances with an old friend.

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

From this reading That smile was not less radiant for his nearer approach; nor was his pleasure in it less animated for observing that Major Cerwood was not of her party, nor as yet in the room.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading The opportunity seemed inviting to engage her himself; to suggest and to find it irresistible was the same thing, and he inquired if her whole evening were arranged, or she would go down two dances with an old friend.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading The first object Camilla perceived upon her entrance was Edgar, and the smile with which she met his eye brought him instantly to her side.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The softness of her assent was even exquisite delight to him; and, as they all walked up and down the apartment, though he addressed her but little, and though she spoke but in answer, every word he uttered she received as couching some gentle meaning, and every syllable she replied, he thought conveyed something of flattering interest: and although all was upon open and unavoidable subjects, he had no eyes but for her, she had no attention but for him.

attractive and tempting

From this reading The opportunity seemed inviting to engage her himself; to suggest and to find it irresistible was the same thing, and he inquired if her whole evening were arranged, or she would go down two dances with an old friend.

impossible to resist; overpowering

From this reading The opportunity seemed inviting to engage her himself; to suggest and to find it irresistible was the same thing, and he inquired if her whole evening were arranged, or she would go down two dances with an old friend.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading That smile was not less radiant for his nearer approach; nor was his pleasure in it less animated for observing that Major Cerwood was not of her party, nor as yet in the room.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading That smile was not less radiant for his nearer approach; nor was his pleasure in it less animated for observing that Major Cerwood was not of her party, nor as yet in the room.

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

From this reading The softness of her assent was even exquisite delight to him; and, as they all walked up and down the apartment, though he addressed her but little, and though she spoke but in answer, every word he uttered she received as couching some gentle meaning, and every syllable she replied, he thought conveyed something of flattering interest: and although all was upon open and unavoidable subjects, he had no eyes but for her, she had no attention but for him.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading That smile was not less radiant for his nearer approach; nor was his pleasure in it less animated for observing that Major Cerwood was not of her party, nor as yet in the room.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading The softness of her assent was even exquisite delight to him; and, as they all walked up and down the apartment, though he addressed her but little, and though she spoke but in answer, every word he uttered she received as couching some gentle meaning, and every syllable she replied, he thought conveyed something of flattering interest: and although all was upon open and unavoidable subjects, he had no eyes but for her, she had no attention but for him.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading The first object Camilla perceived upon her entrance was Edgar, and the smile with which she met his eye brought him instantly to her side.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading That smile was not less radiant for his nearer approach; nor was his pleasure in it less animated for observing that Major Cerwood was not of her party, nor as yet in the room.

not any; not one

From this reading The softness of her assent was even exquisite delight to him; and, as they all walked up and down the apartment, though he addressed her but little, and though she spoke but in answer, every word he uttered she received as couching some gentle meaning, and every syllable she replied, he thought conveyed something of flattering interest: and although all was upon open and unavoidable subjects, he had no eyes but for her, she had no attention but for him.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading That smile was not less radiant for his nearer approach; nor was his pleasure in it less animated for observing that Major Cerwood was not of her party, nor as yet in the room.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading That smile was not less radiant for his nearer approach; nor was his pleasure in it less animated for observing that Major Cerwood was not of her party, nor as yet in the room.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading The first object Camilla perceived upon her entrance was Edgar, and the smile with which she met his eye brought him instantly to her side.

quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

From this reading That smile was not less radiant for his nearer approach; nor was his pleasure in it less animated for observing that Major Cerwood was not of her party, nor as yet in the room.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading That smile was not less radiant for his nearer approach; nor was his pleasure in it less animated for observing that Major Cerwood was not of her party, nor as yet in the room.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The opportunity seemed inviting to engage her himself; to suggest and to find it irresistible was the same thing, and he inquired if her whole evening were arranged, or she would go down two dances with an old friend.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The softness of her assent was even exquisite delight to him; and, as they all walked up and down the apartment, though he addressed her but little, and though she spoke but in answer, every word he uttered she received as couching some gentle meaning, and every syllable she replied, he thought conveyed something of flattering interest: and although all was upon open and unavoidable subjects, he had no eyes but for her, she had no attention but for him.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The opportunity seemed inviting to engage her himself; to suggest and to find it irresistible was the same thing, and he inquired if her whole evening were arranged, or she would go down two dances with an old friend.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The opportunity seemed inviting to engage her himself; to suggest and to find it irresistible was the same thing, and he inquired if her whole evening were arranged, or she would go down two dances with an old friend.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading That smile was not less radiant for his nearer approach; nor was his pleasure in it less animated for observing that Major Cerwood was not of her party, nor as yet in the room.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading The first object Camilla perceived upon her entrance was Edgar, and the smile with which she met his eye brought him instantly to her side.

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

From this reading That smile was not less radiant for his nearer approach; nor was his pleasure in it less animated for observing that Major Cerwood was not of her party, nor as yet in the room.

radiating or as if radiating light

From this reading That smile was not less radiant for his nearer approach; nor was his pleasure in it less animated for observing that Major Cerwood was not of her party, nor as yet in the room.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The softness of her assent was even exquisite delight to him; and, as they all walked up and down the apartment, though he addressed her but little, and though she spoke but in answer, every word he uttered she received as couching some gentle meaning, and every syllable she replied, he thought conveyed something of flattering interest: and although all was upon open and unavoidable subjects, he had no eyes but for her, she had no attention but for him.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading The softness of her assent was even exquisite delight to him; and, as they all walked up and down the apartment, though he addressed her but little, and though she spoke but in answer, every word he uttered she received as couching some gentle meaning, and every syllable she replied, he thought conveyed something of flattering interest: and although all was upon open and unavoidable subjects, he had no eyes but for her, she had no attention but for him.

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

From this reading That smile was not less radiant for his nearer approach; nor was his pleasure in it less animated for observing that Major Cerwood was not of her party, nor as yet in the room.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading _The Rooms_ The evening, as usual, was destined to the Rooms.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The opportunity seemed inviting to engage her himself; to suggest and to find it irresistible was the same thing, and he inquired if her whole evening were arranged, or she would go down two dances with an old friend.

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

From this reading The opportunity seemed inviting to engage her himself; to suggest and to find it irresistible was the same thing, and he inquired if her whole evening were arranged, or she would go down two dances with an old friend.

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

From this reading The first object Camilla perceived upon her entrance was Edgar, and the smile with which she met his eye brought him instantly to her side.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The first object Camilla perceived upon her entrance was Edgar, and the smile with which she met his eye brought him instantly to her side.

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

From this reading The first object Camilla perceived upon her entrance was Edgar, and the smile with which she met his eye brought him instantly to her side.

the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded

From this reading The softness of her assent was even exquisite delight to him; and, as they all walked up and down the apartment, though he addressed her but little, and though she spoke but in answer, every word he uttered she received as couching some gentle meaning, and every syllable she replied, he thought conveyed something of flattering interest: and although all was upon open and unavoidable subjects, he had no eyes but for her, she had no attention but for him.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The softness of her assent was even exquisite delight to him; and, as they all walked up and down the apartment, though he addressed her but little, and though she spoke but in answer, every word he uttered she received as couching some gentle meaning, and every syllable she replied, he thought conveyed something of flattering interest: and although all was upon open and unavoidable subjects, he had no eyes but for her, she had no attention but for him.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The softness of her assent was even exquisite delight to him; and, as they all walked up and down the apartment, though he addressed her but little, and though she spoke but in answer, every word he uttered she received as couching some gentle meaning, and every syllable she replied, he thought conveyed something of flattering interest: and although all was upon open and unavoidable subjects, he had no eyes but for her, she had no attention but for him.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading The softness of her assent was even exquisite delight to him; and, as they all walked up and down the apartment, though he addressed her but little, and though she spoke but in answer, every word he uttered she received as couching some gentle meaning, and every syllable she replied, he thought conveyed something of flattering interest: and although all was upon open and unavoidable subjects, he had no eyes but for her, she had no attention but for him.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The softness of her assent was even exquisite delight to him; and, as they all walked up and down the apartment, though he addressed her but little, and though she spoke but in answer, every word he uttered she received as couching some gentle meaning, and every syllable she replied, he thought conveyed something of flattering interest: and although all was upon open and unavoidable subjects, he had no eyes but for her, she had no attention but for him.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading The opportunity seemed inviting to engage her himself; to suggest and to find it irresistible was the same thing, and he inquired if her whole evening were arranged, or she would go down two dances with an old friend.

a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme

From this reading The softness of her assent was even exquisite delight to him; and, as they all walked up and down the apartment, though he addressed her but little, and though she spoke but in answer, every word he uttered she received as couching some gentle meaning, and every syllable she replied, he thought conveyed something of flattering interest: and although all was upon open and unavoidable subjects, he had no eyes but for her, she had no attention but for him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That smile was not less radiant for his nearer approach; nor was his pleasure in it less animated for observing that Major Cerwood was not of her party, nor as yet in the room.

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

From this reading _The Rooms_ The evening, as usual, was destined to the Rooms.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The softness of her assent was even exquisite delight to him; and, as they all walked up and down the apartment, though he addressed her but little, and though she spoke but in answer, every word he uttered she received as couching some gentle meaning, and every syllable she replied, he thought conveyed something of flattering interest: and although all was upon open and unavoidable subjects, he had no eyes but for her, she had no attention but for him.

a special situation

From this reading The opportunity seemed inviting to engage her himself; to suggest and to find it irresistible was the same thing, and he inquired if her whole evening were arranged, or she would go down two dances with an old friend.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The softness of her assent was even exquisite delight to him; and, as they all walked up and down the apartment, though he addressed her but little, and though she spoke but in answer, every word he uttered she received as couching some gentle meaning, and every syllable she replied, he thought conveyed something of flattering interest: and although all was upon open and unavoidable subjects, he had no eyes but for her, she had no attention but for him.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The softness of her assent was even exquisite delight to him; and, as they all walked up and down the apartment, though he addressed her but little, and though she spoke but in answer, every word he uttered she received as couching some gentle meaning, and every syllable she replied, he thought conveyed something of flattering interest: and although all was upon open and unavoidable subjects, he had no eyes but for her, she had no attention but for him.

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

From this reading _The Rooms_ The evening, as usual, was destined to the Rooms.

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

From this reading The opportunity seemed inviting to engage her himself; to suggest and to find it irresistible was the same thing, and he inquired if her whole evening were arranged, or she would go down two dances with an old friend.

impossible to avoid or evade

From this reading The softness of her assent was even exquisite delight to him; and, as they all walked up and down the apartment, though he addressed her but little, and though she spoke but in answer, every word he uttered she received as couching some gentle meaning, and every syllable she replied, he thought conveyed something of flattering interest: and although all was upon open and unavoidable subjects, he had no eyes but for her, she had no attention but for him.

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

From this reading The softness of her assent was even exquisite delight to him; and, as they all walked up and down the apartment, though he addressed her but little, and though she spoke but in answer, every word he uttered she received as couching some gentle meaning, and every syllable she replied, he thought conveyed something of flattering interest: and although all was upon open and unavoidable subjects, he had no eyes but for her, she had no attention but for him.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The first object Camilla perceived upon her entrance was Edgar, and the smile with which she met his eye brought him instantly to her side.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading _The Rooms_ The evening, as usual, was destined to the Rooms.

communicated in words

From this reading The softness of her assent was even exquisite delight to him; and, as they all walked up and down the apartment, though he addressed her but little, and though she spoke but in answer, every word he uttered she received as couching some gentle meaning, and every syllable she replied, he thought conveyed something of flattering interest: and although all was upon open and unavoidable subjects, he had no eyes but for her, she had no attention but for him.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading The softness of her assent was even exquisite delight to him; and, as they all walked up and down the apartment, though he addressed her but little, and though she spoke but in answer, every word he uttered she received as couching some gentle meaning, and every syllable she replied, he thought conveyed something of flattering interest: and although all was upon open and unavoidable subjects, he had no eyes but for her, she had no attention but for him.

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

From this reading _The Rooms_ The evening, as usual, was destined to the Rooms.

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

From this reading The opportunity seemed inviting to engage her himself; to suggest and to find it irresistible was the same thing, and he inquired if her whole evening were arranged, or she would go down two dances with an old friend.

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

From this reading The first object Camilla perceived upon her entrance was Edgar, and the smile with which she met his eye brought him instantly to her side.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The opportunity seemed inviting to engage her himself; to suggest and to find it irresistible was the same thing, and he inquired if her whole evening were arranged, or she would go down two dances with an old friend.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The first object Camilla perceived upon her entrance was Edgar, and the smile with which she met his eye brought him instantly to her side.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading The softness of her assent was even exquisite delight to him; and, as they all walked up and down the apartment, though he addressed her but little, and though she spoke but in answer, every word he uttered she received as couching some gentle meaning, and every syllable she replied, he thought conveyed something of flattering interest: and although all was upon open and unavoidable subjects, he had no eyes but for her, she had no attention but for him.

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

From this reading The opportunity seemed inviting to engage her himself; to suggest and to find it irresistible was the same thing, and he inquired if her whole evening were arranged, or she would go down two dances with an old friend.

but in spite of that

From this reading That smile was not less radiant for his nearer approach; nor was his pleasure in it less animated for observing that Major Cerwood was not of her party, nor as yet in the room.