Chapter V

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading He was followed by Major Riggleston, who, judging by his looks and actions, regarded the staff officer with no special favor.

anew

From this reading “I am particularly delighted to meet you again, Captain Somers,” said the imperial beauty, as they entered the apartment.

(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 Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “I am particularly delighted to meet you again, Captain Somers,” said the imperial beauty, as they entered the apartment.

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

From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.

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

From this reading He was followed by Major Riggleston, who, judging by his looks and actions, regarded the staff officer with no special favor.

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

From this reading “I am particularly delighted to meet you again, Captain Somers,” said the imperial beauty, as they entered the apartment.

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

From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.

on or to one side

From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading “I am particularly delighted to meet you again, Captain Somers,” said the imperial beauty, as they entered the apartment.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was followed by Major Riggleston, who, judging by his looks and actions, regarded the staff officer with no special favor.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading THE lady conducted Captain Somers to the sitting-room of the house.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading THE lady conducted Captain Somers to the sitting-room of the house.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.

greatly pleased

From this reading “I am particularly delighted to meet you again, Captain Somers,” said the imperial beauty, as they entered the apartment.

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

From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading “I am particularly delighted to meet you again, Captain Somers,” said the imperial beauty, as they entered the apartment.

promote over another

From this reading He was followed by Major Riggleston, who, judging by his looks and actions, regarded the staff officer with no special favor.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading He was followed by Major Riggleston, who, judging by his looks and actions, regarded the staff officer with no special favor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.

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

From this reading MISS MAUD HASBROUK.

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

From this reading He was followed by Major Riggleston, who, judging by his looks and actions, regarded the staff officer with no special favor.

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

From this reading He was followed by Major Riggleston, who, judging by his looks and actions, regarded the staff officer with no special favor.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE lady conducted Captain Somers to the sitting-room of the house.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.

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

From this reading “I am particularly delighted to meet you again, Captain Somers,” said the imperial beauty, as they entered the apartment.

relating to or associated with an empire

From this reading “I am particularly delighted to meet you again, Captain Somers,” said the imperial beauty, as they entered the apartment.

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

From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.

the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions

From this reading He was followed by Major Riggleston, who, judging by his looks and actions, regarded the staff officer with no special favor.

conformity or harmony

From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading THE lady conducted Captain Somers to the sitting-room of the house.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading He was followed by Major Riggleston, who, judging by his looks and actions, regarded the staff officer with no special favor.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading He was followed by Major Riggleston, who, judging by his looks and actions, regarded the staff officer with no special favor.

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

From this reading MISS MAUD HASBROUK.

come together

From this reading “I am particularly delighted to meet you again, Captain Somers,” said the imperial beauty, as they entered the apartment.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.

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

From this reading MISS MAUD HASBROUK.

not any; not one

From this reading He was followed by Major Riggleston, who, judging by his looks and actions, regarded the staff officer with no special favor.

plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE lady conducted Captain Somers to the sitting-room of the house.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading He was followed by Major Riggleston, who, judging by his looks and actions, regarded the staff officer with no special favor.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading “I am particularly delighted to meet you again, Captain Somers,” said the imperial beauty, as they entered the apartment.

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.

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

From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading He was followed by Major Riggleston, who, judging by his looks and actions, regarded the staff officer with no special favor.

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

From this reading He was followed by Major Riggleston, who, judging by his looks and actions, regarded the staff officer with no special favor.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I am particularly delighted to meet you again, Captain Somers,” said the imperial beauty, as they entered the apartment.

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

From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.

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

From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.

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

From this reading THE lady conducted Captain Somers to the sitting-room of the house.

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

From this reading THE lady conducted Captain Somers to the sitting-room of the house.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading He was followed by Major Riggleston, who, judging by his looks and actions, regarded the staff officer with no special favor.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading He was followed by Major Riggleston, who, judging by his looks and actions, regarded the staff officer with no special favor.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.

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

From this reading THE lady conducted Captain Somers to the sitting-room of the house.

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

From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.

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

From this reading THE lady conducted Captain Somers to the sitting-room of the house.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.

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

From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.

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

From this reading He was followed by Major Riggleston, who, judging by his looks and actions, regarded the staff officer with no special favor.

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

From this reading Miss Hasbrouk did all the talking, however, and seemed to do it for the purpose of keeping the major in the shade, for she carefully turned aside two or three observations he made, as though they were of no consequence, or as though they might provoke an unpleasant discussion.

which person or people

From this reading He was followed by Major Riggleston, who, judging by his looks and actions, regarded the staff officer with no special favor.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was followed by Major Riggleston, who, judging by his looks and actions, regarded the staff officer with no special favor.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I am particularly delighted to meet you again, Captain Somers,” said the imperial beauty, as they entered the apartment.