Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading She was hugged and kissed and handed from one to the other in a very ecstasy of reunion, until Mr. Payton spoke, a trifle huskily.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "You see, it----" She hesitated; then, throwing secrecy to the winds, she pushed Jessie and Evelyn ahead of her into the automobile, crying excitedly, "I can't keep it in another minute; there's no use trying--I can't--I can't----" and, turning from her astonished friends to her no less astonished father, she said, "Dad, if you'll only get started for home, I'll tell you all about it----"

at or in the front

From this reading "You see, it----" She hesitated; then, throwing secrecy to the winds, she pushed Jessie and Evelyn ahead of her into the automobile, crying excitedly, "I can't keep it in another minute; there's no use trying--I can't--I can't----" and, turning from her astonished friends to her no less astonished father, she said, "Dad, if you'll only get started for home, I'll tell you all about it----"

(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 "You see, it----" She hesitated; then, throwing secrecy to the winds, she pushed Jessie and Evelyn ahead of her into the automobile, crying excitedly, "I can't keep it in another minute; there's no use trying--I can't--I can't----" and, turning from her astonished friends to her no less astonished father, she said, "Dad, if you'll only get started for home, I'll tell you all about it----"

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

From this reading LUCILE TRIUMPHS Lucile sped down the steps and into the waiting arms of her assembled family.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading "You see, it----" She hesitated; then, throwing secrecy to the winds, she pushed Jessie and Evelyn ahead of her into the automobile, crying excitedly, "I can't keep it in another minute; there's no use trying--I can't--I can't----" and, turning from her astonished friends to her no less astonished father, she said, "Dad, if you'll only get started for home, I'll tell you all about it----"

weapons considered collectively

From this reading LUCILE TRIUMPHS Lucile sped down the steps and into the waiting arms of her assembled family.

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

From this reading "Perhaps," said he, "perhaps it would be just as well to thank the young person who handed our runaway back to us," and he glanced inquiringly in the direction of the chateau.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading LUCILE TRIUMPHS Lucile sped down the steps and into the waiting arms of her assembled family.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading "You see, it----" She hesitated; then, throwing secrecy to the winds, she pushed Jessie and Evelyn ahead of her into the automobile, crying excitedly, "I can't keep it in another minute; there's no use trying--I can't--I can't----" and, turning from her astonished friends to her no less astonished father, she said, "Dad, if you'll only get started for home, I'll tell you all about it----"

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading "You see, it----" She hesitated; then, throwing secrecy to the winds, she pushed Jessie and Evelyn ahead of her into the automobile, crying excitedly, "I can't keep it in another minute; there's no use trying--I can't--I can't----" and, turning from her astonished friends to her no less astonished father, she said, "Dad, if you'll only get started for home, I'll tell you all about it----"

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "Perhaps," said he, "perhaps it would be just as well to thank the young person who handed our runaway back to us," and he glanced inquiringly in the direction of the chateau.

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

From this reading "Perhaps," said he, "perhaps it would be just as well to thank the young person who handed our runaway back to us," and he glanced inquiringly in the direction of the chateau.

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

From this reading "You see, it----" She hesitated; then, throwing secrecy to the winds, she pushed Jessie and Evelyn ahead of her into the automobile, crying excitedly, "I can't keep it in another minute; there's no use trying--I can't--I can't----" and, turning from her astonished friends to her no less astonished father, she said, "Dad, if you'll only get started for home, I'll tell you all about it----"

an impressive country house (or castle) in France

From this reading "Perhaps," said he, "perhaps it would be just as well to thank the young person who handed our runaway back to us," and he glanced inquiringly in the direction of the chateau.

demanding attention

From this reading "You see, it----" She hesitated; then, throwing secrecy to the winds, she pushed Jessie and Evelyn ahead of her into the automobile, crying excitedly, "I can't keep it in another minute; there's no use trying--I can't--I can't----" and, turning from her astonished friends to her no less astonished father, she said, "Dad, if you'll only get started for home, I'll tell you all about it----"

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading "You see, it----" She hesitated; then, throwing secrecy to the winds, she pushed Jessie and Evelyn ahead of her into the automobile, crying excitedly, "I can't keep it in another minute; there's no use trying--I can't--I can't----" and, turning from her astonished friends to her no less astonished father, she said, "Dad, if you'll only get started for home, I'll tell you all about it----"

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading "Perhaps," said he, "perhaps it would be just as well to thank the young person who handed our runaway back to us," and he glanced inquiringly in the direction of the chateau.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading LUCILE TRIUMPHS Lucile sped down the steps and into the waiting arms of her assembled family.

a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion

From this reading She was hugged and kissed and handed from one to the other in a very ecstasy of reunion, until Mr. Payton spoke, a trifle huskily.

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

From this reading "You see, it----" She hesitated; then, throwing secrecy to the winds, she pushed Jessie and Evelyn ahead of her into the automobile, crying excitedly, "I can't keep it in another minute; there's no use trying--I can't--I can't----" and, turning from her astonished friends to her no less astonished father, she said, "Dad, if you'll only get started for home, I'll tell you all about it----"

with excitement; in an excited manner

From this reading "You see, it----" She hesitated; then, throwing secrecy to the winds, she pushed Jessie and Evelyn ahead of her into the automobile, crying excitedly, "I can't keep it in another minute; there's no use trying--I can't--I can't----" and, turning from her astonished friends to her no less astonished father, she said, "Dad, if you'll only get started for home, I'll tell you all about it----"

a social unit living together

From this reading LUCILE TRIUMPHS Lucile sped down the steps and into the waiting arms of her assembled family.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "You see, it----" She hesitated; then, throwing secrecy to the winds, she pushed Jessie and Evelyn ahead of her into the automobile, crying excitedly, "I can't keep it in another minute; there's no use trying--I can't--I can't----" and, turning from her astonished friends to her no less astonished father, she said, "Dad, if you'll only get started for home, I'll tell you all about it----"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "You see, it----" She hesitated; then, throwing secrecy to the winds, she pushed Jessie and Evelyn ahead of her into the automobile, crying excitedly, "I can't keep it in another minute; there's no use trying--I can't--I can't----" and, turning from her astonished friends to her no less astonished father, she said, "Dad, if you'll only get started for home, I'll tell you all about it----"

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "You see, it----" She hesitated; then, throwing secrecy to the winds, she pushed Jessie and Evelyn ahead of her into the automobile, crying excitedly, "I can't keep it in another minute; there's no use trying--I can't--I can't----" and, turning from her astonished friends to her no less astonished father, she said, "Dad, if you'll only get started for home, I'll tell you all about it----"

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She was hugged and kissed and handed from one to the other in a very ecstasy of reunion, until Mr. Payton spoke, a trifle huskily.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "You see, it----" She hesitated; then, throwing secrecy to the winds, she pushed Jessie and Evelyn ahead of her into the automobile, crying excitedly, "I can't keep it in another minute; there's no use trying--I can't--I can't----" and, turning from her astonished friends to her no less astonished father, she said, "Dad, if you'll only get started for home, I'll tell you all about it----"

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

From this reading "Perhaps," said he, "perhaps it would be just as well to thank the young person who handed our runaway back to us," and he glanced inquiringly in the direction of the chateau.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading She was hugged and kissed and handed from one to the other in a very ecstasy of reunion, until Mr. Payton spoke, a trifle huskily.

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

From this reading "Perhaps," said he, "perhaps it would be just as well to thank the young person who handed our runaway back to us," and he glanced inquiringly in the direction of the chateau.

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

From this reading LUCILE TRIUMPHS Lucile sped down the steps and into the waiting arms of her assembled family.

past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading "You see, it----" She hesitated; then, throwing secrecy to the winds, she pushed Jessie and Evelyn ahead of her into the automobile, crying excitedly, "I can't keep it in another minute; there's no use trying--I can't--I can't----" and, turning from her astonished friends to her no less astonished father, she said, "Dad, if you'll only get started for home, I'll tell you all about it----"

where you live at a particular time

From this reading "You see, it----" She hesitated; then, throwing secrecy to the winds, she pushed Jessie and Evelyn ahead of her into the automobile, crying excitedly, "I can't keep it in another minute; there's no use trying--I can't--I can't----" and, turning from her astonished friends to her no less astonished father, she said, "Dad, if you'll only get started for home, I'll tell you all about it----"

inflected form of “hug” — hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

From this reading She was hugged and kissed and handed from one to the other in a very ecstasy of reunion, until Mr. Payton spoke, a trifle huskily.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading "No, no," said Lucile, hurriedly.

in a hoarse or husky voice

From this reading She was hugged and kissed and handed from one to the other in a very ecstasy of reunion, until Mr. Payton spoke, a trifle huskily.

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

From this reading "You see, it----" She hesitated; then, throwing secrecy to the winds, she pushed Jessie and Evelyn ahead of her into the automobile, crying excitedly, "I can't keep it in another minute; there's no use trying--I can't--I can't----" and, turning from her astonished friends to her no less astonished father, she said, "Dad, if you'll only get started for home, I'll tell you all about it----"

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

From this reading "You see, it----" She hesitated; then, throwing secrecy to the winds, she pushed Jessie and Evelyn ahead of her into the automobile, crying excitedly, "I can't keep it in another minute; there's no use trying--I can't--I can't----" and, turning from her astonished friends to her no less astonished father, she said, "Dad, if you'll only get started for home, I'll tell you all about it----"

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "You see, it----" She hesitated; then, throwing secrecy to the winds, she pushed Jessie and Evelyn ahead of her into the automobile, crying excitedly, "I can't keep it in another minute; there's no use trying--I can't--I can't----" and, turning from her astonished friends to her no less astonished father, she said, "Dad, if you'll only get started for home, I'll tell you all about it----"

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

From this reading She was hugged and kissed and handed from one to the other in a very ecstasy of reunion, until Mr. Payton spoke, a trifle huskily.

in an inquiring manner

From this reading "Perhaps," said he, "perhaps it would be just as well to thank the young person who handed our runaway back to us," and he glanced inquiringly in the direction of the chateau.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading LUCILE TRIUMPHS Lucile sped down the steps and into the waiting arms of her assembled family.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Perhaps," said he, "perhaps it would be just as well to thank the young person who handed our runaway back to us," and he glanced inquiringly in the direction of the chateau.

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

From this reading "You see, it----" She hesitated; then, throwing secrecy to the winds, she pushed Jessie and Evelyn ahead of her into the automobile, crying excitedly, "I can't keep it in another minute; there's no use trying--I can't--I can't----" and, turning from her astonished friends to her no less astonished father, she said, "Dad, if you'll only get started for home, I'll tell you all about it----"

and nothing more

From this reading "Perhaps," said he, "perhaps it would be just as well to thank the young person who handed our runaway back to us," and he glanced inquiringly in the direction of the chateau.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "You see, it----" She hesitated; then, throwing secrecy to the winds, she pushed Jessie and Evelyn ahead of her into the automobile, crying excitedly, "I can't keep it in another minute; there's no use trying--I can't--I can't----" and, turning from her astonished friends to her no less astonished father, she said, "Dad, if you'll only get started for home, I'll tell you all about it----"

past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.

From this reading She was hugged and kissed and handed from one to the other in a very ecstasy of reunion, until Mr. Payton spoke, a trifle huskily.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading "You see, it----" She hesitated; then, throwing secrecy to the winds, she pushed Jessie and Evelyn ahead of her into the automobile, crying excitedly, "I can't keep it in another minute; there's no use trying--I can't--I can't----" and, turning from her astonished friends to her no less astonished father, she said, "Dad, if you'll only get started for home, I'll tell you all about it----"

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

From this reading LUCILE TRIUMPHS Lucile sped down the steps and into the waiting arms of her assembled family.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading "You see, it----" She hesitated; then, throwing secrecy to the winds, she pushed Jessie and Evelyn ahead of her into the automobile, crying excitedly, "I can't keep it in another minute; there's no use trying--I can't--I can't----" and, turning from her astonished friends to her no less astonished father, she said, "Dad, if you'll only get started for home, I'll tell you all about it----"

a form of address for a man

From this reading She was hugged and kissed and handed from one to the other in a very ecstasy of reunion, until Mr. Payton spoke, a trifle huskily.

not any; not one

From this reading "No, no," said Lucile, hurriedly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LUCILE TRIUMPHS Lucile sped down the steps and into the waiting arms of her assembled family.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She was hugged and kissed and handed from one to the other in a very ecstasy of reunion, until Mr. Payton spoke, a trifle huskily.

and nothing more

From this reading "You see, it----" She hesitated; then, throwing secrecy to the winds, she pushed Jessie and Evelyn ahead of her into the automobile, crying excitedly, "I can't keep it in another minute; there's no use trying--I can't--I can't----" and, turning from her astonished friends to her no less astonished father, she said, "Dad, if you'll only get started for home, I'll tell you all about it----"

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading She was hugged and kissed and handed from one to the other in a very ecstasy of reunion, until Mr. Payton spoke, a trifle huskily.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Perhaps," said he, "perhaps it would be just as well to thank the young person who handed our runaway back to us," and he glanced inquiringly in the direction of the chateau.

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

From this reading She was hugged and kissed and handed from one to the other in a very ecstasy of reunion, until Mr. Payton spoke, a trifle huskily.

by chance

From this reading "Perhaps," said he, "perhaps it would be just as well to thank the young person who handed our runaway back to us," and he glanced inquiringly in the direction of the chateau.

a human being

From this reading "Perhaps," said he, "perhaps it would be just as well to thank the young person who handed our runaway back to us," and he glanced inquiringly in the direction of the chateau.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading "You see, it----" She hesitated; then, throwing secrecy to the winds, she pushed Jessie and Evelyn ahead of her into the automobile, crying excitedly, "I can't keep it in another minute; there's no use trying--I can't--I can't----" and, turning from her astonished friends to her no less astonished father, she said, "Dad, if you'll only get started for home, I'll tell you all about it----"

a party of former associates who have come together again

From this reading She was hugged and kissed and handed from one to the other in a very ecstasy of reunion, until Mr. Payton spoke, a trifle huskily.

an easy victory

From this reading "Perhaps," said he, "perhaps it would be just as well to thank the young person who handed our runaway back to us," and he glanced inquiringly in the direction of the chateau.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Perhaps," said he, "perhaps it would be just as well to thank the young person who handed our runaway back to us," and he glanced inquiringly in the direction of the chateau.

the trait of keeping things secret

From this reading "You see, it----" She hesitated; then, throwing secrecy to the winds, she pushed Jessie and Evelyn ahead of her into the automobile, crying excitedly, "I can't keep it in another minute; there's no use trying--I can't--I can't----" and, turning from her astonished friends to her no less astonished father, she said, "Dad, if you'll only get started for home, I'll tell you all about it----"

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "You see, it----" She hesitated; then, throwing secrecy to the winds, she pushed Jessie and Evelyn ahead of her into the automobile, crying excitedly, "I can't keep it in another minute; there's no use trying--I can't--I can't----" and, turning from her astonished friends to her no less astonished father, she said, "Dad, if you'll only get started for home, I'll tell you all about it----"

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

From this reading She was hugged and kissed and handed from one to the other in a very ecstasy of reunion, until Mr. Payton spoke, a trifle huskily.

inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly

From this reading LUCILE TRIUMPHS Lucile sped down the steps and into the waiting arms of her assembled family.

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

From this reading She was hugged and kissed and handed from one to the other in a very ecstasy of reunion, until Mr. Payton spoke, a trifle huskily.

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

From this reading "You see, it----" She hesitated; then, throwing secrecy to the winds, she pushed Jessie and Evelyn ahead of her into the automobile, crying excitedly, "I can't keep it in another minute; there's no use trying--I can't--I can't----" and, turning from her astonished friends to her no less astonished father, she said, "Dad, if you'll only get started for home, I'll tell you all about it----"

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading LUCILE TRIUMPHS Lucile sped down the steps and into the waiting arms of her assembled family.

express in words

From this reading "You see, it----" She hesitated; then, throwing secrecy to the winds, she pushed Jessie and Evelyn ahead of her into the automobile, crying excitedly, "I can't keep it in another minute; there's no use trying--I can't--I can't----" and, turning from her astonished friends to her no less astonished father, she said, "Dad, if you'll only get started for home, I'll tell you all about it----"

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading "Perhaps," said he, "perhaps it would be just as well to thank the young person who handed our runaway back to us," and he glanced inquiringly in the direction of the chateau.

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

From this reading LUCILE TRIUMPHS Lucile sped down the steps and into the waiting arms of her assembled family.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "You see, it----" She hesitated; then, throwing secrecy to the winds, she pushed Jessie and Evelyn ahead of her into the automobile, crying excitedly, "I can't keep it in another minute; there's no use trying--I can't--I can't----" and, turning from her astonished friends to her no less astonished father, she said, "Dad, if you'll only get started for home, I'll tell you all about it----"

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

From this reading "You see, it----" She hesitated; then, throwing secrecy to the winds, she pushed Jessie and Evelyn ahead of her into the automobile, crying excitedly, "I can't keep it in another minute; there's no use trying--I can't--I can't----" and, turning from her astonished friends to her no less astonished father, she said, "Dad, if you'll only get started for home, I'll tell you all about it----"

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading "You see, it----" She hesitated; then, throwing secrecy to the winds, she pushed Jessie and Evelyn ahead of her into the automobile, crying excitedly, "I can't keep it in another minute; there's no use trying--I can't--I can't----" and, turning from her astonished friends to her no less astonished father, she said, "Dad, if you'll only get started for home, I'll tell you all about it----"

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

From this reading She was hugged and kissed and handed from one to the other in a very ecstasy of reunion, until Mr. Payton spoke, a trifle huskily.

a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading She was hugged and kissed and handed from one to the other in a very ecstasy of reunion, until Mr. Payton spoke, a trifle huskily.

plural of “triumph” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading LUCILE TRIUMPHS Lucile sped down the steps and into the waiting arms of her assembled family.

hard to endure

From this reading "You see, it----" She hesitated; then, throwing secrecy to the winds, she pushed Jessie and Evelyn ahead of her into the automobile, crying excitedly, "I can't keep it in another minute; there's no use trying--I can't--I can't----" and, turning from her astonished friends to her no less astonished father, she said, "Dad, if you'll only get started for home, I'll tell you all about it----"

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading "You see, it----" She hesitated; then, throwing secrecy to the winds, she pushed Jessie and Evelyn ahead of her into the automobile, crying excitedly, "I can't keep it in another minute; there's no use trying--I can't--I can't----" and, turning from her astonished friends to her no less astonished father, she said, "Dad, if you'll only get started for home, I'll tell you all about it----"

up to a particular time

From this reading She was hugged and kissed and handed from one to the other in a very ecstasy of reunion, until Mr. Payton spoke, a trifle huskily.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Perhaps," said he, "perhaps it would be just as well to thank the young person who handed our runaway back to us," and he glanced inquiringly in the direction of the chateau.

the act of using

From this reading "You see, it----" She hesitated; then, throwing secrecy to the winds, she pushed Jessie and Evelyn ahead of her into the automobile, crying excitedly, "I can't keep it in another minute; there's no use trying--I can't--I can't----" and, turning from her astonished friends to her no less astonished father, she said, "Dad, if you'll only get started for home, I'll tell you all about it----"

precisely as stated

From this reading She was hugged and kissed and handed from one to the other in a very ecstasy of reunion, until Mr. Payton spoke, a trifle huskily.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading LUCILE TRIUMPHS Lucile sped down the steps and into the waiting arms of her assembled family.

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

From this reading She was hugged and kissed and handed from one to the other in a very ecstasy of reunion, until Mr. Payton spoke, a trifle huskily.

(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 "Perhaps," said he, "perhaps it would be just as well to thank the young person who handed our runaway back to us," and he glanced inquiringly in the direction of the chateau.

which person or people

From this reading "Perhaps," said he, "perhaps it would be just as well to thank the young person who handed our runaway back to us," and he glanced inquiringly in the direction of the chateau.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading "You see, it----" She hesitated; then, throwing secrecy to the winds, she pushed Jessie and Evelyn ahead of her into the automobile, crying excitedly, "I can't keep it in another minute; there's no use trying--I can't--I can't----" and, turning from her astonished friends to her no less astonished father, she said, "Dad, if you'll only get started for home, I'll tell you all about it----"

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

From this reading "Perhaps," said he, "perhaps it would be just as well to thank the young person who handed our runaway back to us," and he glanced inquiringly in the direction of the chateau.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You see, it----" She hesitated; then, throwing secrecy to the winds, she pushed Jessie and Evelyn ahead of her into the automobile, crying excitedly, "I can't keep it in another minute; there's no use trying--I can't--I can't----" and, turning from her astonished friends to her no less astonished father, she said, "Dad, if you'll only get started for home, I'll tell you all about it----"

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

From this reading "You see, it----" She hesitated; then, throwing secrecy to the winds, she pushed Jessie and Evelyn ahead of her into the automobile, crying excitedly, "I can't keep it in another minute; there's no use trying--I can't--I can't----" and, turning from her astonished friends to her no less astonished father, she said, "Dad, if you'll only get started for home, I'll tell you all about it----"

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "Perhaps," said he, "perhaps it would be just as well to thank the young person who handed our runaway back to us," and he glanced inquiringly in the direction of the chateau.