Chapter XXXVI · Colonel Mapleson’s Story

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

From this reading August Huntress appeared like a man suddenly deprived of his senses, and stood spell-bound, gazing with a look of awe upon the prostrate woman before him, whom he instantly recognized as Mrs. Marston, _the mother of Gladys_.

later than; following

From this reading Geoffrey, after one astonished glance at this vivid tableau, started forward to assist Colonel Mapleson to bear his wife to a sofa at one end of the room.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading Colonel Mapleson sprang forward to lift his wife, amazement depicted on every feature.

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

From this reading Mr. Huntress asked, rousing himself with an effort from his state of stupefaction, and reaching toward a bell-pull.

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

From this reading August Huntress appeared like a man suddenly deprived of his senses, and stood spell-bound, gazing with a look of awe upon the prostrate woman before him, whom he instantly recognized as Mrs. Marston, _the mother of Gladys_.

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

From this reading August Huntress appeared like a man suddenly deprived of his senses, and stood spell-bound, gazing with a look of awe upon the prostrate woman before him, whom he instantly recognized as Mrs. Marston, _the mother of Gladys_.

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

From this reading August Huntress appeared like a man suddenly deprived of his senses, and stood spell-bound, gazing with a look of awe upon the prostrate woman before him, whom he instantly recognized as Mrs. Marston, _the mother of Gladys_.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Mr. Huntress asked, rousing himself with an effort from his state of stupefaction, and reaching toward a bell-pull.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Geoffrey, after one astonished glance at this vivid tableau, started forward to assist Colonel Mapleson to bear his wife to a sofa at one end of the room.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading “Shall I ring for assistance?”

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading Geoffrey, after one astonished glance at this vivid tableau, started forward to assist Colonel Mapleson to bear his wife to a sofa at one end of the room.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Geoffrey, after one astonished glance at this vivid tableau, started forward to assist Colonel Mapleson to bear his wife to a sofa at one end of the room.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading August Huntress appeared like a man suddenly deprived of his senses, and stood spell-bound, gazing with a look of awe upon the prostrate woman before him, whom he instantly recognized as Mrs. Marston, _the mother of Gladys_.

an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

From this reading August Huntress appeared like a man suddenly deprived of his senses, and stood spell-bound, gazing with a look of awe upon the prostrate woman before him, whom he instantly recognized as Mrs. Marston, _the mother of Gladys_.

have

From this reading Geoffrey, after one astonished glance at this vivid tableau, started forward to assist Colonel Mapleson to bear his wife to a sofa at one end of the room.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading August Huntress appeared like a man suddenly deprived of his senses, and stood spell-bound, gazing with a look of awe upon the prostrate woman before him, whom he instantly recognized as Mrs. Marston, _the mother of Gladys_.

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

From this reading Mr. Huntress asked, rousing himself with an effort from his state of stupefaction, and reaching toward a bell-pull.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Colonel Mapleson sprang forward to lift his wife, amazement depicted on every feature.

represented graphically by sketch or design or lines

From this reading Colonel Mapleson sprang forward to lift his wife, amazement depicted on every feature.

marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences

From this reading August Huntress appeared like a man suddenly deprived of his senses, and stood spell-bound, gazing with a look of awe upon the prostrate woman before him, whom he instantly recognized as Mrs. Marston, _the mother of Gladys_.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Mr. Huntress asked, rousing himself with an effort from his state of stupefaction, and reaching toward a bell-pull.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Geoffrey, after one astonished glance at this vivid tableau, started forward to assist Colonel Mapleson to bear his wife to a sofa at one end of the room.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Colonel Mapleson sprang forward to lift his wife, amazement depicted on every feature.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Colonel Mapleson sprang forward to lift his wife, amazement depicted on every feature.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Shall I ring for assistance?”

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Colonel Mapleson sprang forward to lift his wife, amazement depicted on every feature.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. Huntress asked, rousing himself with an effort from his state of stupefaction, and reaching toward a bell-pull.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading August Huntress appeared like a man suddenly deprived of his senses, and stood spell-bound, gazing with a look of awe upon the prostrate woman before him, whom he instantly recognized as Mrs. Marston, _the mother of Gladys_.

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

From this reading Geoffrey, after one astonished glance at this vivid tableau, started forward to assist Colonel Mapleson to bear his wife to a sofa at one end of the room.

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

From this reading August Huntress appeared like a man suddenly deprived of his senses, and stood spell-bound, gazing with a look of awe upon the prostrate woman before him, whom he instantly recognized as Mrs. Marston, _the mother of Gladys_.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Geoffrey, after one astonished glance at this vivid tableau, started forward to assist Colonel Mapleson to bear his wife to a sofa at one end of the room.

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

From this reading August Huntress appeared like a man suddenly deprived of his senses, and stood spell-bound, gazing with a look of awe upon the prostrate woman before him, whom he instantly recognized as Mrs. Marston, _the mother of Gladys_.

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

From this reading August Huntress appeared like a man suddenly deprived of his senses, and stood spell-bound, gazing with a look of awe upon the prostrate woman before him, whom he instantly recognized as Mrs. Marston, _the mother of Gladys_.

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

From this reading Mr. Huntress asked, rousing himself with an effort from his state of stupefaction, and reaching toward a bell-pull.

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

From this reading Colonel Mapleson sprang forward to lift his wife, amazement depicted on every feature.

a woman hunter

From this reading August Huntress appeared like a man suddenly deprived of his senses, and stood spell-bound, gazing with a look of awe upon the prostrate woman before him, whom he instantly recognized as Mrs. Marston, _the mother of Gladys_.

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

From this reading “Shall I ring for assistance?”

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading August Huntress appeared like a man suddenly deprived of his senses, and stood spell-bound, gazing with a look of awe upon the prostrate woman before him, whom he instantly recognized as Mrs. Marston, _the mother of Gladys_.

raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading Colonel Mapleson sprang forward to lift his wife, amazement depicted on every feature.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading August Huntress appeared like a man suddenly deprived of his senses, and stood spell-bound, gazing with a look of awe upon the prostrate woman before him, whom he instantly recognized as Mrs. Marston, _the mother of Gladys_.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading August Huntress appeared like a man suddenly deprived of his senses, and stood spell-bound, gazing with a look of awe upon the prostrate woman before him, whom he instantly recognized as Mrs. Marston, _the mother of Gladys_.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading August Huntress appeared like a man suddenly deprived of his senses, and stood spell-bound, gazing with a look of awe upon the prostrate woman before him, whom he instantly recognized as Mrs. Marston, _the mother of Gladys_.

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

From this reading Colonel Mapleson sprang forward to lift his wife, amazement depicted on every feature.

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

From this reading August Huntress appeared like a man suddenly deprived of his senses, and stood spell-bound, gazing with a look of awe upon the prostrate woman before him, whom he instantly recognized as Mrs. Marston, _the mother of Gladys_.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading August Huntress appeared like a man suddenly deprived of his senses, and stood spell-bound, gazing with a look of awe upon the prostrate woman before him, whom he instantly recognized as Mrs. Marston, _the mother of Gladys_.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Huntress asked, rousing himself with an effort from his state of stupefaction, and reaching toward a bell-pull.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading August Huntress appeared like a man suddenly deprived of his senses, and stood spell-bound, gazing with a look of awe upon the prostrate woman before him, whom he instantly recognized as Mrs. Marston, _the mother of Gladys_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading August Huntress appeared like a man suddenly deprived of his senses, and stood spell-bound, gazing with a look of awe upon the prostrate woman before him, whom he instantly recognized as Mrs. Marston, _the mother of Gladys_.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Colonel Mapleson sprang forward to lift his wife, amazement depicted on every feature.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Geoffrey, after one astonished glance at this vivid tableau, started forward to assist Colonel Mapleson to bear his wife to a sofa at one end of the room.

get into a prostrate position, as in submission

From this reading August Huntress appeared like a man suddenly deprived of his senses, and stood spell-bound, gazing with a look of awe upon the prostrate woman before him, whom he instantly recognized as Mrs. Marston, _the mother of Gladys_.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading Mr. Huntress asked, rousing himself with an effort from his state of stupefaction, and reaching toward a bell-pull.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading August Huntress appeared like a man suddenly deprived of his senses, and stood spell-bound, gazing with a look of awe upon the prostrate woman before him, whom he instantly recognized as Mrs. Marston, _the mother of Gladys_.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading “Shall I ring for assistance?”

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

From this reading Geoffrey, after one astonished glance at this vivid tableau, started forward to assist Colonel Mapleson to bear his wife to a sofa at one end of the room.

capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement

From this reading Mr. Huntress asked, rousing himself with an effort from his state of stupefaction, and reaching toward a bell-pull.

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading August Huntress appeared like a man suddenly deprived of his senses, and stood spell-bound, gazing with a look of awe upon the prostrate woman before him, whom he instantly recognized as Mrs. Marston, _the mother of Gladys_.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading “Shall I ring for assistance?”

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading Geoffrey, after one astonished glance at this vivid tableau, started forward to assist Colonel Mapleson to bear his wife to a sofa at one end of the room.

having your attention fixated as though by a spell

From this reading August Huntress appeared like a man suddenly deprived of his senses, and stood spell-bound, gazing with a look of awe upon the prostrate woman before him, whom he instantly recognized as Mrs. Marston, _the mother of Gladys_.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Colonel Mapleson sprang forward to lift his wife, amazement depicted on every feature.

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

From this reading Geoffrey, after one astonished glance at this vivid tableau, started forward to assist Colonel Mapleson to bear his wife to a sofa at one end of the room.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Mr. Huntress asked, rousing himself with an effort from his state of stupefaction, and reaching toward a bell-pull.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading August Huntress appeared like a man suddenly deprived of his senses, and stood spell-bound, gazing with a look of awe upon the prostrate woman before him, whom he instantly recognized as Mrs. Marston, _the mother of Gladys_.

a feeling of stupefied astonishment

From this reading Mr. Huntress asked, rousing himself with an effort from his state of stupefaction, and reaching toward a bell-pull.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading August Huntress appeared like a man suddenly deprived of his senses, and stood spell-bound, gazing with a look of awe upon the prostrate woman before him, whom he instantly recognized as Mrs. Marston, _the mother of Gladys_.

a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)

From this reading Geoffrey, after one astonished glance at this vivid tableau, started forward to assist Colonel Mapleson to bear his wife to a sofa at one end of the room.

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

From this reading August Huntress appeared like a man suddenly deprived of his senses, and stood spell-bound, gazing with a look of awe upon the prostrate woman before him, whom he instantly recognized as Mrs. Marston, _the mother of Gladys_.

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

From this reading Geoffrey, after one astonished glance at this vivid tableau, started forward to assist Colonel Mapleson to bear his wife to a sofa at one end of the room.

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

From this reading Colonel Mapleson sprang forward to lift his wife, amazement depicted on every feature.

in the direction of

From this reading Mr. Huntress asked, rousing himself with an effort from his state of stupefaction, and reaching toward a bell-pull.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading August Huntress appeared like a man suddenly deprived of his senses, and stood spell-bound, gazing with a look of awe upon the prostrate woman before him, whom he instantly recognized as Mrs. Marston, _the mother of Gladys_.

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading Geoffrey, after one astonished glance at this vivid tableau, started forward to assist Colonel Mapleson to bear his wife to a sofa at one end of the room.

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

From this reading August Huntress appeared like a man suddenly deprived of his senses, and stood spell-bound, gazing with a look of awe upon the prostrate woman before him, whom he instantly recognized as Mrs. Marston, _the mother of Gladys_.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Colonel Mapleson sprang forward to lift his wife, amazement depicted on every feature.

in the company of; together with

From this reading August Huntress appeared like a man suddenly deprived of his senses, and stood spell-bound, gazing with a look of awe upon the prostrate woman before him, whom he instantly recognized as Mrs. Marston, _the mother of Gladys_.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading August Huntress appeared like a man suddenly deprived of his senses, and stood spell-bound, gazing with a look of awe upon the prostrate woman before him, whom he instantly recognized as Mrs. Marston, _the mother of Gladys_.