Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading Lucinda was in splendor; she was—as I, at least, had never before seen her—a grown woman in a grown woman’s evening finery.

-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

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From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

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

From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

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

From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

a formal public statement

From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement

From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

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From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

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From this reading THE BANQUET SINCE I was not to play host that evening, I decided to let Arsenio be first on the gaudy scene which he had prepared.

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

From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Lucinda was in splendor; she was—as I, at least, had never before seen her—a grown woman in a grown woman’s evening finery.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading THE BANQUET SINCE I was not to play host that evening, I decided to let Arsenio be first on the gaudy scene which he had prepared.

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

From this reading THE BANQUET SINCE I was not to play host that evening, I decided to let Arsenio be first on the gaudy scene which he had prepared.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Lucinda was in splendor; she was—as I, at least, had never before seen her—a grown woman in a grown woman’s evening finery.

of short duration or distance

From this reading Thereupon I entered, Amedeo favoring me with no laudatory epithets, but leaving me to content myself with Louis’ brief “Monsieur Reelinton.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Thereupon I entered, Amedeo favoring me with no laudatory epithets, but leaving me to content myself with Louis’ brief “Monsieur Reelinton.”

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Thereupon I entered, Amedeo favoring me with no laudatory epithets, but leaving me to content myself with Louis’ brief “Monsieur Reelinton.”

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

From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

recognizable; marked

From this reading THE BANQUET SINCE I was not to play host that evening, I decided to let Arsenio be first on the gaudy scene which he had prepared.

plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify

From this reading He should receive the other guests; he should take undivided responsibility for the decorations.

an Italian woman of rank

From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

settled securely and unconditionally

From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

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

From this reading Thereupon I entered, Amedeo favoring me with no laudatory epithets, but leaving me to content myself with Louis’ brief “Monsieur Reelinton.”

plural of “epithet” — a defamatory or abusive word or phrase

From this reading Thereupon I entered, Amedeo favoring me with no laudatory epithets, but leaving me to content myself with Louis’ brief “Monsieur Reelinton.”

divisible by two

From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

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

From this reading THE BANQUET SINCE I was not to play host that evening, I decided to let Arsenio be first on the gaudy scene which he had prepared.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

a social unit living together

From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

-ing form of “favor” — promote over another

From this reading Thereupon I entered, Amedeo favoring me with no laudatory epithets, but leaving me to content myself with Louis’ brief “Monsieur Reelinton.”

elaborate or showy attire and accessories

From this reading Lucinda was in splendor; she was—as I, at least, had never before seen her—a grown woman in a grown woman’s evening finery.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE BANQUET SINCE I was not to play host that evening, I decided to let Arsenio be first on the gaudy scene which he had prepared.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He should receive the other guests; he should take undivided responsibility for the decorations.

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From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

tastelessly showy

From this reading THE BANQUET SINCE I was not to play host that evening, I decided to let Arsenio be first on the gaudy scene which he had prepared.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading Lucinda was in splendor; she was—as I, at least, had never before seen her—a grown woman in a grown woman’s evening finery.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading He should receive the other guests; he should take undivided responsibility for the decorations.

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

From this reading THE BANQUET SINCE I was not to play host that evening, I decided to let Arsenio be first on the gaudy scene which he had prepared.

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

From this reading THE BANQUET SINCE I was not to play host that evening, I decided to let Arsenio be first on the gaudy scene which he had prepared.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

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

From this reading Lucinda was in splendor; she was—as I, at least, had never before seen her—a grown woman in a grown woman’s evening finery.

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

From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

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

From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading THE BANQUET SINCE I was not to play host that evening, I decided to let Arsenio be first on the gaudy scene which he had prepared.

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

From this reading THE BANQUET SINCE I was not to play host that evening, I decided to let Arsenio be first on the gaudy scene which he had prepared.

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

From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

full of or giving praise

From this reading Thereupon I entered, Amedeo favoring me with no laudatory epithets, but leaving me to content myself with Louis’ brief “Monsieur Reelinton.”

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Lucinda was in splendor; she was—as I, at least, had never before seen her—a grown woman in a grown woman’s evening finery.

the act of departing

From this reading Thereupon I entered, Amedeo favoring me with no laudatory epithets, but leaving me to content myself with Louis’ brief “Monsieur Reelinton.”

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading THE BANQUET SINCE I was not to play host that evening, I decided to let Arsenio be first on the gaudy scene which he had prepared.

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

From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

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

From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Thereupon I entered, Amedeo favoring me with no laudatory epithets, but leaving me to content myself with Louis’ brief “Monsieur Reelinton.”

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

used to form the superlative

From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading Thereupon I entered, Amedeo favoring me with no laudatory epithets, but leaving me to content myself with Louis’ brief “Monsieur Reelinton.”

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Lucinda was in splendor; she was—as I, at least, had never before seen her—a grown woman in a grown woman’s evening finery.

not any; not one

From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

impressive in appearance

From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE BANQUET SINCE I was not to play host that evening, I decided to let Arsenio be first on the gaudy scene which he had prepared.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

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

From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE BANQUET SINCE I was not to play host that evening, I decided to let Arsenio be first on the gaudy scene which he had prepared.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He should receive the other guests; he should take undivided responsibility for the decorations.

participate in games or sport

From this reading THE BANQUET SINCE I was not to play host that evening, I decided to let Arsenio be first on the gaudy scene which he had prepared.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading THE BANQUET SINCE I was not to play host that evening, I decided to let Arsenio be first on the gaudy scene which he had prepared.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading He should receive the other guests; he should take undivided responsibility for the decorations.

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

From this reading Thereupon I entered, Amedeo favoring me with no laudatory epithets, but leaving me to content myself with Louis’ brief “Monsieur Reelinton.”

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading He should receive the other guests; he should take undivided responsibility for the decorations.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

gallery where works of art can be displayed

From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading THE BANQUET SINCE I was not to play host that evening, I decided to let Arsenio be first on the gaudy scene which he had prepared.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Lucinda was in splendor; she was—as I, at least, had never before seen her—a grown woman in a grown woman’s evening finery.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

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

From this reading Lucinda was in splendor; she was—as I, at least, had never before seen her—a grown woman in a grown woman’s evening finery.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He should receive the other guests; he should take undivided responsibility for the decorations.

an Italian title of address equivalent to Mrs. when used before a name

From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading THE BANQUET SINCE I was not to play host that evening, I decided to let Arsenio be first on the gaudy scene which he had prepared.

express in speech

From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.

From this reading Lucinda was in splendor; she was—as I, at least, had never before seen her—a grown woman in a grown woman’s evening finery.

carry out

From this reading He should receive the other guests; he should take undivided responsibility for the decorations.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE BANQUET SINCE I was not to play host that evening, I decided to let Arsenio be first on the gaudy scene which he had prepared.

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

From this reading THE BANQUET SINCE I was not to play host that evening, I decided to let Arsenio be first on the gaudy scene which he had prepared.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

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

From this reading Thereupon I entered, Amedeo favoring me with no laudatory epithets, but leaving me to content myself with Louis’ brief “Monsieur Reelinton.”

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

From this reading THE BANQUET SINCE I was not to play host that evening, I decided to let Arsenio be first on the gaudy scene which he had prepared.

not parted by conflict of opinion

From this reading He should receive the other guests; he should take undivided responsibility for the decorations.

up to a particular time

From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

a port on Alaska's southern coast from which oil is shipped to markets around the world

From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

precisely as stated

From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

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

From this reading THE BANQUET SINCE I was not to play host that evening, I decided to let Arsenio be first on the gaudy scene which he had prepared.

(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 I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

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

From this reading THE BANQUET SINCE I was not to play host that evening, I decided to let Arsenio be first on the gaudy scene which he had prepared.

which person or people

From this reading I waited until I heard him come down and speak to Louis, and even until I heard—as I very well could, in my little bedroom adjoining the _salon_—Louis announcing first “Monsieur Froost,” and then—no, it was fat old Amedeo who effected the second announcement, arrogating to himself the rights of an old family servant—that of the most excellent and noble Signora Donna Lucinda Valdez.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Thereupon I entered, Amedeo favoring me with no laudatory epithets, but leaving me to content myself with Louis’ brief “Monsieur Reelinton.”

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Lucinda was in splendor; she was—as I, at least, had never before seen her—a grown woman in a grown woman’s evening finery.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Lucinda was in splendor; she was—as I, at least, had never before seen her—a grown woman in a grown woman’s evening finery.