Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Although the prospect of the coming visit to Old Point Comfort filled Madge and Eleanor with a delightful sense of their own importance, they still had certain misgivings as to what might be expected of them as the guests of Mrs. Curtis.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading Phyllis Alden had also written them that she knew nothing of Society and was almost afraid to venture into that awe-inspiring realm, while Miss Jenny Ann at first refused to consider the idea, but finally relented and made her preparations to join the girls in anything but a joyous frame of mind.

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From this reading Phyllis Alden had also written them that she knew nothing of Society and was almost afraid to venture into that awe-inspiring realm, while Miss Jenny Ann at first refused to consider the idea, but finally relented and made her preparations to join the girls in anything but a joyous frame of mind.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Phyllis Alden had also written them that she knew nothing of Society and was almost afraid to venture into that awe-inspiring realm, while Miss Jenny Ann at first refused to consider the idea, but finally relented and made her preparations to join the girls in anything but a joyous frame of mind.

in addition

From this reading Phyllis Alden had also written them that she knew nothing of Society and was almost afraid to venture into that awe-inspiring realm, while Miss Jenny Ann at first refused to consider the idea, but finally relented and made her preparations to join the girls in anything but a joyous frame of mind.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Although the prospect of the coming visit to Old Point Comfort filled Madge and Eleanor with a delightful sense of their own importance, they still had certain misgivings as to what might be expected of them as the guests of Mrs. Curtis.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Although the prospect of the coming visit to Old Point Comfort filled Madge and Eleanor with a delightful sense of their own importance, they still had certain misgivings as to what might be expected of them as the guests of Mrs. Curtis.

past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably

From this reading She had written them that as long as they were to be anchored near Fortress Monroe, she hoped to show them the social side of the Army and Navy life centered there.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Although the prospect of the coming visit to Old Point Comfort filled Madge and Eleanor with a delightful sense of their own importance, they still had certain misgivings as to what might be expected of them as the guests of Mrs. Curtis.

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From this reading Phyllis Alden had also written them that she knew nothing of Society and was almost afraid to venture into that awe-inspiring realm, while Miss Jenny Ann at first refused to consider the idea, but finally relented and made her preparations to join the girls in anything but a joyous frame of mind.

any thing at all

From this reading Phyllis Alden had also written them that she knew nothing of Society and was almost afraid to venture into that awe-inspiring realm, while Miss Jenny Ann at first refused to consider the idea, but finally relented and made her preparations to join the girls in anything but a joyous frame of mind.

an experience that appalls

From this reading To the two country girls the idea of "Society" was a trifle appalling.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading She had written them that as long as they were to be anchored near Fortress Monroe, she hoped to show them the social side of the Army and Navy life centered there.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Although the prospect of the coming visit to Old Point Comfort filled Madge and Eleanor with a delightful sense of their own importance, they still had certain misgivings as to what might be expected of them as the guests of Mrs. Curtis.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Phyllis Alden had also written them that she knew nothing of Society and was almost afraid to venture into that awe-inspiring realm, while Miss Jenny Ann at first refused to consider the idea, but finally relented and made her preparations to join the girls in anything but a joyous frame of mind.

inspiring awe or admiration or wonder

From this reading Phyllis Alden had also written them that she knew nothing of Society and was almost afraid to venture into that awe-inspiring realm, while Miss Jenny Ann at first refused to consider the idea, but finally relented and made her preparations to join the girls in anything but a joyous frame of mind.

plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading Lillian Seldon was the only one of the little company who took the prospect of balls and parties and meeting hosts of new people quite calmly.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Although the prospect of the coming visit to Old Point Comfort filled Madge and Eleanor with a delightful sense of their own importance, they still had certain misgivings as to what might be expected of them as the guests of Mrs. Curtis.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Phyllis Alden had also written them that she knew nothing of Society and was almost afraid to venture into that awe-inspiring realm, while Miss Jenny Ann at first refused to consider the idea, but finally relented and made her preparations to join the girls in anything but a joyous frame of mind.

with self-possession (especially in times of stress)

From this reading Lillian Seldon was the only one of the little company who took the prospect of balls and parties and meeting hosts of new people quite calmly.

being or placed in the center

From this reading She had written them that as long as they were to be anchored near Fortress Monroe, she hoped to show them the social side of the Army and Navy life centered there.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Although the prospect of the coming visit to Old Point Comfort filled Madge and Eleanor with a delightful sense of their own importance, they still had certain misgivings as to what might be expected of them as the guests of Mrs. Curtis.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Although the prospect of the coming visit to Old Point Comfort filled Madge and Eleanor with a delightful sense of their own importance, they still had certain misgivings as to what might be expected of them as the guests of Mrs. Curtis.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Although the prospect of the coming visit to Old Point Comfort filled Madge and Eleanor with a delightful sense of their own importance, they still had certain misgivings as to what might be expected of them as the guests of Mrs. Curtis.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Lillian Seldon was the only one of the little company who took the prospect of balls and parties and meeting hosts of new people quite calmly.

deem to be

From this reading Phyllis Alden had also written them that she knew nothing of Society and was almost afraid to venture into that awe-inspiring realm, while Miss Jenny Ann at first refused to consider the idea, but finally relented and made her preparations to join the girls in anything but a joyous frame of mind.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading To the two country girls the idea of "Society" was a trifle appalling.

English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Although the prospect of the coming visit to Old Point Comfort filled Madge and Eleanor with a delightful sense of their own importance, they still had certain misgivings as to what might be expected of them as the guests of Mrs. Curtis.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Although the prospect of the coming visit to Old Point Comfort filled Madge and Eleanor with a delightful sense of their own importance, they still had certain misgivings as to what might be expected of them as the guests of Mrs. Curtis.

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From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Although the prospect of the coming visit to Old Point Comfort filled Madge and Eleanor with a delightful sense of their own importance, they still had certain misgivings as to what might be expected of them as the guests of Mrs. Curtis.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Although the prospect of the coming visit to Old Point Comfort filled Madge and Eleanor with a delightful sense of their own importance, they still had certain misgivings as to what might be expected of them as the guests of Mrs. Curtis.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Although the prospect of the coming visit to Old Point Comfort filled Madge and Eleanor with a delightful sense of their own importance, they still had certain misgivings as to what might be expected of them as the guests of Mrs. Curtis.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Phyllis Alden had also written them that she knew nothing of Society and was almost afraid to venture into that awe-inspiring realm, while Miss Jenny Ann at first refused to consider the idea, but finally relented and made her preparations to join the girls in anything but a joyous frame of mind.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Phyllis Alden had also written them that she knew nothing of Society and was almost afraid to venture into that awe-inspiring realm, while Miss Jenny Ann at first refused to consider the idea, but finally relented and made her preparations to join the girls in anything but a joyous frame of mind.

a fortified defensive structure

From this reading She had written them that as long as they were to be anchored near Fortress Monroe, she hoped to show them the social side of the Army and Navy life centered there.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading Phyllis Alden had also written them that she knew nothing of Society and was almost afraid to venture into that awe-inspiring realm, while Miss Jenny Ann at first refused to consider the idea, but finally relented and made her preparations to join the girls in anything but a joyous frame of mind.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading To the two country girls the idea of "Society" was a trifle appalling.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Although the prospect of the coming visit to Old Point Comfort filled Madge and Eleanor with a delightful sense of their own importance, they still had certain misgivings as to what might be expected of them as the guests of Mrs. Curtis.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Although the prospect of the coming visit to Old Point Comfort filled Madge and Eleanor with a delightful sense of their own importance, they still had certain misgivings as to what might be expected of them as the guests of Mrs. Curtis.

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

From this reading Phyllis Alden had also written them that she knew nothing of Society and was almost afraid to venture into that awe-inspiring realm, while Miss Jenny Ann at first refused to consider the idea, but finally relented and made her preparations to join the girls in anything but a joyous frame of mind.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading She had written them that as long as they were to be anchored near Fortress Monroe, she hoped to show them the social side of the Army and Navy life centered there.

plural of “host” — 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 Lillian Seldon was the only one of the little company who took the prospect of balls and parties and meeting hosts of new people quite calmly.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading To the two country girls the idea of "Society" was a trifle appalling.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Although the prospect of the coming visit to Old Point Comfort filled Madge and Eleanor with a delightful sense of their own importance, they still had certain misgivings as to what might be expected of them as the guests of Mrs. Curtis.

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

From this reading Phyllis Alden had also written them that she knew nothing of Society and was almost afraid to venture into that awe-inspiring realm, while Miss Jenny Ann at first refused to consider the idea, but finally relented and made her preparations to join the girls in anything but a joyous frame of mind.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Phyllis Alden had also written them that she knew nothing of Society and was almost afraid to venture into that awe-inspiring realm, while Miss Jenny Ann at first refused to consider the idea, but finally relented and made her preparations to join the girls in anything but a joyous frame of mind.

United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)

From this reading Phyllis Alden had also written them that she knew nothing of Society and was almost afraid to venture into that awe-inspiring realm, while Miss Jenny Ann at first refused to consider the idea, but finally relented and made her preparations to join the girls in anything but a joyous frame of mind.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading Phyllis Alden had also written them that she knew nothing of Society and was almost afraid to venture into that awe-inspiring realm, while Miss Jenny Ann at first refused to consider the idea, but finally relented and made her preparations to join the girls in anything but a joyous frame of mind.

full of or characterized by joy

From this reading Phyllis Alden had also written them that she knew nothing of Society and was almost afraid to venture into that awe-inspiring realm, while Miss Jenny Ann at first refused to consider the idea, but finally relented and made her preparations to join the girls in anything but a joyous frame of mind.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Phyllis Alden had also written them that she knew nothing of Society and was almost afraid to venture into that awe-inspiring realm, while Miss Jenny Ann at first refused to consider the idea, but finally relented and made her preparations to join the girls in anything but a joyous frame of mind.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading She had written them that as long as they were to be anchored near Fortress Monroe, she hoped to show them the social side of the Army and Navy life centered there.

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From this reading Lillian Seldon was the only one of the little company who took the prospect of balls and parties and meeting hosts of new people quite calmly.

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

From this reading Lillian Seldon was the only one of the little company who took the prospect of balls and parties and meeting hosts of new people quite calmly.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading She had written them that as long as they were to be anchored near Fortress Monroe, she hoped to show them the social side of the Army and Navy life centered there.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Phyllis Alden had also written them that she knew nothing of Society and was almost afraid to venture into that awe-inspiring realm, while Miss Jenny Ann at first refused to consider the idea, but finally relented and made her preparations to join the girls in anything but a joyous frame of mind.

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From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Although the prospect of the coming visit to Old Point Comfort filled Madge and Eleanor with a delightful sense of their own importance, they still had certain misgivings as to what might be expected of them as the guests of Mrs. Curtis.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Although the prospect of the coming visit to Old Point Comfort filled Madge and Eleanor with a delightful sense of their own importance, they still had certain misgivings as to what might be expected of them as the guests of Mrs. Curtis.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Although the prospect of the coming visit to Old Point Comfort filled Madge and Eleanor with a delightful sense of their own importance, they still had certain misgivings as to what might be expected of them as the guests of Mrs. Curtis.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Phyllis Alden had also written them that she knew nothing of Society and was almost afraid to venture into that awe-inspiring realm, while Miss Jenny Ann at first refused to consider the idea, but finally relented and made her preparations to join the girls in anything but a joyous frame of mind.

plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Although the prospect of the coming visit to Old Point Comfort filled Madge and Eleanor with a delightful sense of their own importance, they still had certain misgivings as to what might be expected of them as the guests of Mrs. Curtis.

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

From this reading Phyllis Alden had also written them that she knew nothing of Society and was almost afraid to venture into that awe-inspiring realm, while Miss Jenny Ann at first refused to consider the idea, but finally relented and made her preparations to join the girls in anything but a joyous frame of mind.

United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962)

From this reading She had written them that as long as they were to be anchored near Fortress Monroe, she hoped to show them the social side of the Army and Navy life centered there.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Although the prospect of the coming visit to Old Point Comfort filled Madge and Eleanor with a delightful sense of their own importance, they still had certain misgivings as to what might be expected of them as the guests of Mrs. Curtis.

an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare

From this reading She had written them that as long as they were to be anchored near Fortress Monroe, she hoped to show them the social side of the Army and Navy life centered there.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading She had written them that as long as they were to be anchored near Fortress Monroe, she hoped to show them the social side of the Army and Navy life centered there.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Lillian Seldon was the only one of the little company who took the prospect of balls and parties and meeting hosts of new people quite calmly.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Phyllis Alden had also written them that she knew nothing of Society and was almost afraid to venture into that awe-inspiring realm, while Miss Jenny Ann at first refused to consider the idea, but finally relented and made her preparations to join the girls in anything but a joyous frame of mind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Although the prospect of the coming visit to Old Point Comfort filled Madge and Eleanor with a delightful sense of their own importance, they still had certain misgivings as to what might be expected of them as the guests of Mrs. Curtis.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Although the prospect of the coming visit to Old Point Comfort filled Madge and Eleanor with a delightful sense of their own importance, they still had certain misgivings as to what might be expected of them as the guests of Mrs. Curtis.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Lillian Seldon was the only one of the little company who took the prospect of balls and parties and meeting hosts of new people quite calmly.

and nothing more

From this reading Lillian Seldon was the only one of the little company who took the prospect of balls and parties and meeting hosts of new people quite calmly.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Although the prospect of the coming visit to Old Point Comfort filled Madge and Eleanor with a delightful sense of their own importance, they still had certain misgivings as to what might be expected of them as the guests of Mrs. Curtis.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading Lillian Seldon was the only one of the little company who took the prospect of balls and parties and meeting hosts of new people quite calmly.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Lillian Seldon was the only one of the little company who took the prospect of balls and parties and meeting hosts of new people quite calmly.

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From this reading Phyllis Alden had also written them that she knew nothing of Society and was almost afraid to venture into that awe-inspiring realm, while Miss Jenny Ann at first refused to consider the idea, but finally relented and made her preparations to join the girls in anything but a joyous frame of mind.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Although the prospect of the coming visit to Old Point Comfort filled Madge and Eleanor with a delightful sense of their own importance, they still had certain misgivings as to what might be expected of them as the guests of Mrs. Curtis.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Phyllis Alden had also written them that she knew nothing of Society and was almost afraid to venture into that awe-inspiring realm, while Miss Jenny Ann at first refused to consider the idea, but finally relented and made her preparations to join the girls in anything but a joyous frame of mind.

the possibility of future success

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Although the prospect of the coming visit to Old Point Comfort filled Madge and Eleanor with a delightful sense of their own importance, they still had certain misgivings as to what might be expected of them as the guests of Mrs. Curtis.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Lillian Seldon was the only one of the little company who took the prospect of balls and parties and meeting hosts of new people quite calmly.

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading Phyllis Alden had also written them that she knew nothing of Society and was almost afraid to venture into that awe-inspiring realm, while Miss Jenny Ann at first refused to consider the idea, but finally relented and made her preparations to join the girls in anything but a joyous frame of mind.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Phyllis Alden had also written them that she knew nothing of Society and was almost afraid to venture into that awe-inspiring realm, while Miss Jenny Ann at first refused to consider the idea, but finally relented and made her preparations to join the girls in anything but a joyous frame of mind.

past form of “relent” — give in, as to influence or pressure

From this reading Phyllis Alden had also written them that she knew nothing of Society and was almost afraid to venture into that awe-inspiring realm, while Miss Jenny Ann at first refused to consider the idea, but finally relented and made her preparations to join the girls in anything but a joyous frame of mind.

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From this reading Lillian Seldon was the only one of the little company who took the prospect of balls and parties and meeting hosts of new people quite calmly.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Although the prospect of the coming visit to Old Point Comfort filled Madge and Eleanor with a delightful sense of their own importance, they still had certain misgivings as to what might be expected of them as the guests of Mrs. Curtis.

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

From this reading She had written them that as long as they were to be anchored near Fortress Monroe, she hoped to show them the social side of the Army and Navy life centered there.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading She had written them that as long as they were to be anchored near Fortress Monroe, she hoped to show them the social side of the Army and Navy life centered there.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading She had written them that as long as they were to be anchored near Fortress Monroe, she hoped to show them the social side of the Army and Navy life centered there.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading She had written them that as long as they were to be anchored near Fortress Monroe, she hoped to show them the social side of the Army and Navy life centered there.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading To the two country girls the idea of "Society" was a trifle appalling.

not in physical motion

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Although the prospect of the coming visit to Old Point Comfort filled Madge and Eleanor with a delightful sense of their own importance, they still had certain misgivings as to what might be expected of them as the guests of Mrs. Curtis.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She had written them that as long as they were to be anchored near Fortress Monroe, she hoped to show them the social side of the Army and Navy life centered there.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Although the prospect of the coming visit to Old Point Comfort filled Madge and Eleanor with a delightful sense of their own importance, they still had certain misgivings as to what might be expected of them as the guests of Mrs. Curtis.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Although the prospect of the coming visit to Old Point Comfort filled Madge and Eleanor with a delightful sense of their own importance, they still had certain misgivings as to what might be expected of them as the guests of Mrs. Curtis.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Although the prospect of the coming visit to Old Point Comfort filled Madge and Eleanor with a delightful sense of their own importance, they still had certain misgivings as to what might be expected of them as the guests of Mrs. Curtis.

in or at that place or location

From this reading She had written them that as long as they were to be anchored near Fortress Monroe, she hoped to show them the social side of the Army and Navy life centered there.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Although the prospect of the coming visit to Old Point Comfort filled Madge and Eleanor with a delightful sense of their own importance, they still had certain misgivings as to what might be expected of them as the guests of Mrs. Curtis.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Although the prospect of the coming visit to Old Point Comfort filled Madge and Eleanor with a delightful sense of their own importance, they still had certain misgivings as to what might be expected of them as the guests of Mrs. Curtis.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Lillian Seldon was the only one of the little company who took the prospect of balls and parties and meeting hosts of new people quite calmly.

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 To the two country girls the idea of "Society" was a trifle appalling.

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

From this reading To the two country girls the idea of "Society" was a trifle appalling.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Although the prospect of the coming visit to Old Point Comfort filled Madge and Eleanor with a delightful sense of their own importance, they still had certain misgivings as to what might be expected of them as the guests of Mrs. Curtis.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading Phyllis Alden had also written them that she knew nothing of Society and was almost afraid to venture into that awe-inspiring realm, while Miss Jenny Ann at first refused to consider the idea, but finally relented and made her preparations to join the girls in anything but a joyous frame of mind.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Although the prospect of the coming visit to Old Point Comfort filled Madge and Eleanor with a delightful sense of their own importance, they still had certain misgivings as to what might be expected of them as the guests of Mrs. Curtis.

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

From this reading To the two country girls the idea of "Society" was a trifle appalling.

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

From this reading She had written them that as long as they were to be anchored near Fortress Monroe, she hoped to show them the social side of the Army and Navy life centered there.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Although the prospect of the coming visit to Old Point Comfort filled Madge and Eleanor with a delightful sense of their own importance, they still had certain misgivings as to what might be expected of them as the guests of Mrs. Curtis.

during the time that

From this reading Phyllis Alden had also written them that she knew nothing of Society and was almost afraid to venture into that awe-inspiring realm, while Miss Jenny Ann at first refused to consider the idea, but finally relented and made her preparations to join the girls in anything but a joyous frame of mind.

which person or people

From this reading Lillian Seldon was the only one of the little company who took the prospect of balls and parties and meeting hosts of new people quite calmly.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Although the prospect of the coming visit to Old Point Comfort filled Madge and Eleanor with a delightful sense of their own importance, they still had certain misgivings as to what might be expected of them as the guests of Mrs. Curtis.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading She had written them that as long as they were to be anchored near Fortress Monroe, she hoped to show them the social side of the Army and Navy life centered there.