Chapter X · Chapter 10

having companions or an escort

From this reading On these excursions Delaine generally accompanied her; and she bore it well.

plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Secretly she cherished some astonishment and chagrin that Anderson could be with them so little on these bright afternoons among the forest trails and upper lakes, although she generally found that the plans of the day had been suggested and organised by him, by telephone from Laggan, to the kind and competent Scotch lady who was the manager of the hotel.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Secretly she cherished some astonishment and chagrin that Anderson could be with them so little on these bright afternoons among the forest trails and upper lakes, although she generally found that the plans of the day had been suggested and organised by him, by telephone from Laggan, to the kind and competent Scotch lady who was the manager of the hotel.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Secretly she cherished some astonishment and chagrin that Anderson could be with them so little on these bright afternoons among the forest trails and upper lakes, although she generally found that the plans of the day had been suggested and organised by him, by telephone from Laggan, to the kind and competent Scotch lady who was the manager of the hotel.

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

From this reading Elizabeth, while nursing him tenderly, could yet find time to walk and climb, plunging spirit and sense in the beauty of the Rockies.

United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)

From this reading Secretly she cherished some astonishment and chagrin that Anderson could be with them so little on these bright afternoons among the forest trails and upper lakes, although she generally found that the plans of the day had been suggested and organised by him, by telephone from Laggan, to the kind and competent Scotch lady who was the manager of the hotel.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading Secretly she cherished some astonishment and chagrin that Anderson could be with them so little on these bright afternoons among the forest trails and upper lakes, although she generally found that the plans of the day had been suggested and organised by him, by telephone from Laggan, to the kind and competent Scotch lady who was the manager of the hotel.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Philip in the comfortable hotel at Lake Louise was recovering steadily, though not rapidly, from the general shock of immersion.

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

From this reading Secretly she cherished some astonishment and chagrin that Anderson could be with them so little on these bright afternoons among the forest trails and upper lakes, although she generally found that the plans of the day had been suggested and organised by him, by telephone from Laggan, to the kind and competent Scotch lady who was the manager of the hotel.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Elizabeth, while nursing him tenderly, could yet find time to walk and climb, plunging spirit and sense in the beauty of the Rockies.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Secretly she cherished some astonishment and chagrin that Anderson could be with them so little on these bright afternoons among the forest trails and upper lakes, although she generally found that the plans of the day had been suggested and organised by him, by telephone from Laggan, to the kind and competent Scotch lady who was the manager of the hotel.

cause to be bored

From this reading On these excursions Delaine generally accompanied her; and she bore it well.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Secretly she cherished some astonishment and chagrin that Anderson could be with them so little on these bright afternoons among the forest trails and upper lakes, although she generally found that the plans of the day had been suggested and organised by him, by telephone from Laggan, to the kind and competent Scotch lady who was the manager of the hotel.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Secretly she cherished some astonishment and chagrin that Anderson could be with them so little on these bright afternoons among the forest trails and upper lakes, although she generally found that the plans of the day had been suggested and organised by him, by telephone from Laggan, to the kind and competent Scotch lady who was the manager of the hotel.

strong feelings of embarrassment

From this reading Secretly she cherished some astonishment and chagrin that Anderson could be with them so little on these bright afternoons among the forest trails and upper lakes, although she generally found that the plans of the day had been suggested and organised by him, by telephone from Laggan, to the kind and competent Scotch lady who was the manager of the hotel.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading Secretly she cherished some astonishment and chagrin that Anderson could be with them so little on these bright afternoons among the forest trails and upper lakes, although she generally found that the plans of the day had been suggested and organised by him, by telephone from Laggan, to the kind and competent Scotch lady who was the manager of the hotel.

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading Elizabeth, while nursing him tenderly, could yet find time to walk and climb, plunging spirit and sense in the beauty of the Rockies.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading Philip in the comfortable hotel at Lake Louise was recovering steadily, though not rapidly, from the general shock of immersion.

properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient

From this reading Secretly she cherished some astonishment and chagrin that Anderson could be with them so little on these bright afternoons among the forest trails and upper lakes, although she generally found that the plans of the day had been suggested and organised by him, by telephone from Laggan, to the kind and competent Scotch lady who was the manager of the hotel.

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

From this reading Elizabeth, while nursing him tenderly, could yet find time to walk and climb, plunging spirit and sense in the beauty of the Rockies.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Secretly she cherished some astonishment and chagrin that Anderson could be with them so little on these bright afternoons among the forest trails and upper lakes, although she generally found that the plans of the day had been suggested and organised by him, by telephone from Laggan, to the kind and competent Scotch lady who was the manager of the hotel.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The days passed on.

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

From this reading On these excursions Delaine generally accompanied her; and she bore it well.

daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)

From this reading Elizabeth, while nursing him tenderly, could yet find time to walk and climb, plunging spirit and sense in the beauty of the Rockies.

plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading On these excursions Delaine generally accompanied her; and she bore it well.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Elizabeth, while nursing him tenderly, could yet find time to walk and climb, plunging spirit and sense in the beauty of the Rockies.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Secretly she cherished some astonishment and chagrin that Anderson could be with them so little on these bright afternoons among the forest trails and upper lakes, although she generally found that the plans of the day had been suggested and organised by him, by telephone from Laggan, to the kind and competent Scotch lady who was the manager of the hotel.

set up or found

From this reading Secretly she cherished some astonishment and chagrin that Anderson could be with them so little on these bright afternoons among the forest trails and upper lakes, although she generally found that the plans of the day had been suggested and organised by him, by telephone from Laggan, to the kind and competent Scotch lady who was the manager of the hotel.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Philip in the comfortable hotel at Lake Louise was recovering steadily, though not rapidly, from the general shock of immersion.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Philip in the comfortable hotel at Lake Louise was recovering steadily, though not rapidly, from the general shock of immersion.

usually; as a rule

From this reading On these excursions Delaine generally accompanied her; and she bore it well.

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

From this reading Secretly she cherished some astonishment and chagrin that Anderson could be with them so little on these bright afternoons among the forest trails and upper lakes, although she generally found that the plans of the day had been suggested and organised by him, by telephone from Laggan, to the kind and competent Scotch lady who was the manager of the hotel.

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

From this reading On these excursions Delaine generally accompanied her; and she bore it well.

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

From this reading Elizabeth, while nursing him tenderly, could yet find time to walk and climb, plunging spirit and sense in the beauty of the Rockies.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Philip in the comfortable hotel at Lake Louise was recovering steadily, though not rapidly, from the general shock of immersion.

sinking until covered completely with water

From this reading Philip in the comfortable hotel at Lake Louise was recovering steadily, though not rapidly, from the general shock of immersion.

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

From this reading Philip in the comfortable hotel at Lake Louise was recovering steadily, though not rapidly, from the general shock of immersion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On these excursions Delaine generally accompanied her; and she bore it well.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Secretly she cherished some astonishment and chagrin that Anderson could be with them so little on these bright afternoons among the forest trails and upper lakes, although she generally found that the plans of the day had been suggested and organised by him, by telephone from Laggan, to the kind and competent Scotch lady who was the manager of the hotel.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Secretly she cherished some astonishment and chagrin that Anderson could be with them so little on these bright afternoons among the forest trails and upper lakes, although she generally found that the plans of the day had been suggested and organised by him, by telephone from Laggan, to the kind and competent Scotch lady who was the manager of the hotel.

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

From this reading Secretly she cherished some astonishment and chagrin that Anderson could be with them so little on these bright afternoons among the forest trails and upper lakes, although she generally found that the plans of the day had been suggested and organised by him, by telephone from Laggan, to the kind and competent Scotch lady who was the manager of the hotel.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Philip in the comfortable hotel at Lake Louise was recovering steadily, though not rapidly, from the general shock of immersion.

plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Secretly she cherished some astonishment and chagrin that Anderson could be with them so little on these bright afternoons among the forest trails and upper lakes, although she generally found that the plans of the day had been suggested and organised by him, by telephone from Laggan, to the kind and competent Scotch lady who was the manager of the hotel.

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

From this reading Secretly she cherished some astonishment and chagrin that Anderson could be with them so little on these bright afternoons among the forest trails and upper lakes, although she generally found that the plans of the day had been suggested and organised by him, by telephone from Laggan, to the kind and competent Scotch lady who was the manager of the hotel.

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

From this reading Philip in the comfortable hotel at Lake Louise was recovering steadily, though not rapidly, from the general shock of immersion.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading Secretly she cherished some astonishment and chagrin that Anderson could be with them so little on these bright afternoons among the forest trails and upper lakes, although she generally found that the plans of the day had been suggested and organised by him, by telephone from Laggan, to the kind and competent Scotch lady who was the manager of the hotel.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Philip in the comfortable hotel at Lake Louise was recovering steadily, though not rapidly, from the general shock of immersion.

the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm

From this reading Elizabeth, while nursing him tenderly, could yet find time to walk and climb, plunging spirit and sense in the beauty of the Rockies.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Philip in the comfortable hotel at Lake Louise was recovering steadily, though not rapidly, from the general shock of immersion.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The days passed on.

being a member of or formed into a labor union

From this reading Secretly she cherished some astonishment and chagrin that Anderson could be with them so little on these bright afternoons among the forest trails and upper lakes, although she generally found that the plans of the day had been suggested and organised by him, by telephone from Laggan, to the kind and competent Scotch lady who was the manager of the hotel.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The days passed on.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading Philip in the comfortable hotel at Lake Louise was recovering steadily, though not rapidly, from the general shock of immersion.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Secretly she cherished some astonishment and chagrin that Anderson could be with them so little on these bright afternoons among the forest trails and upper lakes, although she generally found that the plans of the day had been suggested and organised by him, by telephone from Laggan, to the kind and competent Scotch lady who was the manager of the hotel.

-ing form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading Elizabeth, while nursing him tenderly, could yet find time to walk and climb, plunging spirit and sense in the beauty of the Rockies.

with speed

From this reading Philip in the comfortable hotel at Lake Louise was recovering steadily, though not rapidly, from the general shock of immersion.

returning to health after illness or debility

From this reading Philip in the comfortable hotel at Lake Louise was recovering steadily, though not rapidly, from the general shock of immersion.

the chief mountain range of western North America; extends from British Columbia to northern New Mexico; forms the continental divide

From this reading Elizabeth, while nursing him tenderly, could yet find time to walk and climb, plunging spirit and sense in the beauty of the Rockies.

a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)

From this reading Secretly she cherished some astonishment and chagrin that Anderson could be with them so little on these bright afternoons among the forest trails and upper lakes, although she generally found that the plans of the day had been suggested and organised by him, by telephone from Laggan, to the kind and competent Scotch lady who was the manager of the hotel.

in secrecy; not openly

From this reading Secretly she cherished some astonishment and chagrin that Anderson could be with them so little on these bright afternoons among the forest trails and upper lakes, although she generally found that the plans of the day had been suggested and organised by him, by telephone from Laggan, to the kind and competent Scotch lady who was the manager of the hotel.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Elizabeth, while nursing him tenderly, could yet find time to walk and climb, plunging spirit and sense in the beauty of the Rockies.

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

From this reading On these excursions Delaine generally accompanied her; and she bore it well.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading Philip in the comfortable hotel at Lake Louise was recovering steadily, though not rapidly, from the general shock of immersion.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Secretly she cherished some astonishment and chagrin that Anderson could be with them so little on these bright afternoons among the forest trails and upper lakes, although she generally found that the plans of the day had been suggested and organised by him, by telephone from Laggan, to the kind and competent Scotch lady who was the manager of the hotel.

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

From this reading Secretly she cherished some astonishment and chagrin that Anderson could be with them so little on these bright afternoons among the forest trails and upper lakes, although she generally found that the plans of the day had been suggested and organised by him, by telephone from Laggan, to the kind and competent Scotch lady who was the manager of the hotel.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Elizabeth, while nursing him tenderly, could yet find time to walk and climb, plunging spirit and sense in the beauty of the Rockies.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading Philip in the comfortable hotel at Lake Louise was recovering steadily, though not rapidly, from the general shock of immersion.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Secretly she cherished some astonishment and chagrin that Anderson could be with them so little on these bright afternoons among the forest trails and upper lakes, although she generally found that the plans of the day had been suggested and organised by him, by telephone from Laggan, to the kind and competent Scotch lady who was the manager of the hotel.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading Secretly she cherished some astonishment and chagrin that Anderson could be with them so little on these bright afternoons among the forest trails and upper lakes, although she generally found that the plans of the day had been suggested and organised by him, by telephone from Laggan, to the kind and competent Scotch lady who was the manager of the hotel.

with tenderness; in a tender manner

From this reading Elizabeth, while nursing him tenderly, could yet find time to walk and climb, plunging spirit and sense in the beauty of the Rockies.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Secretly she cherished some astonishment and chagrin that Anderson could be with them so little on these bright afternoons among the forest trails and upper lakes, although she generally found that the plans of the day had been suggested and organised by him, by telephone from Laggan, to the kind and competent Scotch lady who was the manager of the hotel.

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

From this reading The days passed on.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Secretly she cherished some astonishment and chagrin that Anderson could be with them so little on these bright afternoons among the forest trails and upper lakes, although she generally found that the plans of the day had been suggested and organised by him, by telephone from Laggan, to the kind and competent Scotch lady who was the manager of the hotel.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading On these excursions Delaine generally accompanied her; and she bore it well.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Philip in the comfortable hotel at Lake Louise was recovering steadily, though not rapidly, from the general shock of immersion.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Elizabeth, while nursing him tenderly, could yet find time to walk and climb, plunging spirit and sense in the beauty of the Rockies.

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

From this reading Elizabeth, while nursing him tenderly, could yet find time to walk and climb, plunging spirit and sense in the beauty of the Rockies.

plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading Secretly she cherished some astonishment and chagrin that Anderson could be with them so little on these bright afternoons among the forest trails and upper lakes, although she generally found that the plans of the day had been suggested and organised by him, by telephone from Laggan, to the kind and competent Scotch lady who was the manager of the hotel.

the topmost one of two

From this reading Secretly she cherished some astonishment and chagrin that Anderson could be with them so little on these bright afternoons among the forest trails and upper lakes, although she generally found that the plans of the day had been suggested and organised by him, by telephone from Laggan, to the kind and competent Scotch lady who was the manager of the hotel.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Elizabeth, while nursing him tenderly, could yet find time to walk and climb, plunging spirit and sense in the beauty of the Rockies.

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

From this reading Philip in the comfortable hotel at Lake Louise was recovering steadily, though not rapidly, from the general shock of immersion.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading On these excursions Delaine generally accompanied her; and she bore it well.

during the time that

From this reading Elizabeth, while nursing him tenderly, could yet find time to walk and climb, plunging spirit and sense in the beauty of the Rockies.

which person or people

From this reading Secretly she cherished some astonishment and chagrin that Anderson could be with them so little on these bright afternoons among the forest trails and upper lakes, although she generally found that the plans of the day had been suggested and organised by him, by telephone from Laggan, to the kind and competent Scotch lady who was the manager of the hotel.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Secretly she cherished some astonishment and chagrin that Anderson could be with them so little on these bright afternoons among the forest trails and upper lakes, although she generally found that the plans of the day had been suggested and organised by him, by telephone from Laggan, to the kind and competent Scotch lady who was the manager of the hotel.

but in spite of that

From this reading Elizabeth, while nursing him tenderly, could yet find time to walk and climb, plunging spirit and sense in the beauty of the Rockies.