Chapter XIV

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

From this reading MARY FACES A CRISIS Clifford had just gone, and Mary now sat alone in the ornate drawing-room which for a brief week she had occupied as “Mrs. Grayson,” and considered rapidly the situation in which her own will and the unforeseen working-out of life and human nature had, within the last half-hour, suddenly placed her.

(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 And most especially, just what was she going to do herself to make her way safely through all these dangers which beset her plans?

Having no one else present.

From this reading MARY FACES A CRISIS Clifford had just gone, and Mary now sat alone in the ornate drawing-room which for a brief week she had occupied as “Mrs. Grayson,” and considered rapidly the situation in which her own will and the unforeseen working-out of life and human nature had, within the last half-hour, suddenly placed her.

disposed to please

From this reading And what would be the next move of Jack’s father, amiable forgiver of what he considered Jack’s discreet liaison, whose invitation to a yachting tour for two among West Indian seas lay in tiny fragments upon the floor?--which invitation, she knew, he would soon repeat and press for an answer.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading And what would be the next move of Jack’s father, amiable forgiver of what he considered Jack’s discreet liaison, whose invitation to a yachting tour for two among West Indian seas lay in tiny fragments upon the floor?--which invitation, she knew, he would soon repeat and press for an answer.

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

From this reading And what would be the next move of Jack’s father, amiable forgiver of what he considered Jack’s discreet liaison, whose invitation to a yachting tour for two among West Indian seas lay in tiny fragments upon the floor?--which invitation, she knew, he would soon repeat and press for an answer.

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

From this reading MARY FACES A CRISIS Clifford had just gone, and Mary now sat alone in the ornate drawing-room which for a brief week she had occupied as “Mrs. Grayson,” and considered rapidly the situation in which her own will and the unforeseen working-out of life and human nature had, within the last half-hour, suddenly placed her.

react verbally

From this reading And what would be the next move of Jack’s father, amiable forgiver of what he considered Jack’s discreet liaison, whose invitation to a yachting tour for two among West Indian seas lay in tiny fragments upon the floor?--which invitation, she knew, he would soon repeat and press for an answer.

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

From this reading MARY FACES A CRISIS Clifford had just gone, and Mary now sat alone in the ornate drawing-room which for a brief week she had occupied as “Mrs. Grayson,” and considered rapidly the situation in which her own will and the unforeseen working-out of life and human nature had, within the last half-hour, suddenly placed her.

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

From this reading What was Jack going to do, whose mistress she had just declared herself to be before his father?

earlier than; in front of

From this reading What was Jack going to do, whose mistress she had just declared herself to be before his father?

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading And most especially, just what was she going to do herself to make her way safely through all these dangers which beset her plans?

of short duration or distance

From this reading MARY FACES A CRISIS Clifford had just gone, and Mary now sat alone in the ornate drawing-room which for a brief week she had occupied as “Mrs. Grayson,” and considered rapidly the situation in which her own will and the unforeseen working-out of life and human nature had, within the last half-hour, suddenly placed her.

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From this reading MARY FACES A CRISIS Clifford had just gone, and Mary now sat alone in the ornate drawing-room which for a brief week she had occupied as “Mrs. Grayson,” and considered rapidly the situation in which her own will and the unforeseen working-out of life and human nature had, within the last half-hour, suddenly placed her.

capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary

From this reading Concrete questions, with their inseparable difficulties and dangers, rushed upon her: What was Clifford going to do?

carefully weighed

From this reading MARY FACES A CRISIS Clifford had just gone, and Mary now sat alone in the ornate drawing-room which for a brief week she had occupied as “Mrs. Grayson,” and considered rapidly the situation in which her own will and the unforeseen working-out of life and human nature had, within the last half-hour, suddenly placed her.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading MARY FACES A CRISIS Clifford had just gone, and Mary now sat alone in the ornate drawing-room which for a brief week she had occupied as “Mrs. Grayson,” and considered rapidly the situation in which her own will and the unforeseen working-out of life and human nature had, within the last half-hour, suddenly placed her.

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Concrete questions, with their inseparable difficulties and dangers, rushed upon her: What was Clifford going to do?

made known or openly avowed

From this reading What was Jack going to do, whose mistress she had just declared herself to be before his father?

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Concrete questions, with their inseparable difficulties and dangers, rushed upon her: What was Clifford going to do?

marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint

From this reading And what would be the next move of Jack’s father, amiable forgiver of what he considered Jack’s discreet liaison, whose invitation to a yachting tour for two among West Indian seas lay in tiny fragments upon the floor?--which invitation, she knew, he would soon repeat and press for an answer.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Concrete questions, with their inseparable difficulties and dangers, rushed upon her: What was Clifford going to do?

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

From this reading MARY FACES A CRISIS Clifford had just gone, and Mary now sat alone in the ornate drawing-room which for a brief week she had occupied as “Mrs. Grayson,” and considered rapidly the situation in which her own will and the unforeseen working-out of life and human nature had, within the last half-hour, suddenly placed her.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading And most especially, just what was she going to do herself to make her way safely through all these dangers which beset her plans?

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading MARY FACES A CRISIS Clifford had just gone, and Mary now sat alone in the ornate drawing-room which for a brief week she had occupied as “Mrs. Grayson,” and considered rapidly the situation in which her own will and the unforeseen working-out of life and human nature had, within the last half-hour, suddenly placed her.

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

From this reading What was Jack going to do, whose mistress she had just declared herself to be before his father?

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading And what would be the next move of Jack’s father, amiable forgiver of what he considered Jack’s discreet liaison, whose invitation to a yachting tour for two among West Indian seas lay in tiny fragments upon the floor?--which invitation, she knew, he would soon repeat and press for an answer.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading MARY FACES A CRISIS Clifford had just gone, and Mary now sat alone in the ornate drawing-room which for a brief week she had occupied as “Mrs. Grayson,” and considered rapidly the situation in which her own will and the unforeseen working-out of life and human nature had, within the last half-hour, suddenly placed her.

a person who pardons or forgives or excuses a fault or offense

From this reading And what would be the next move of Jack’s father, amiable forgiver of what he considered Jack’s discreet liaison, whose invitation to a yachting tour for two among West Indian seas lay in tiny fragments upon the floor?--which invitation, she knew, he would soon repeat and press for an answer.

plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else

From this reading And what would be the next move of Jack’s father, amiable forgiver of what he considered Jack’s discreet liaison, whose invitation to a yachting tour for two among West Indian seas lay in tiny fragments upon the floor?--which invitation, she knew, he would soon repeat and press for an answer.

the act of departing

From this reading Concrete questions, with their inseparable difficulties and dangers, rushed upon her: What was Clifford going to do?

destroyed or killed

From this reading MARY FACES A CRISIS Clifford had just gone, and Mary now sat alone in the ornate drawing-room which for a brief week she had occupied as “Mrs. Grayson,” and considered rapidly the situation in which her own will and the unforeseen working-out of life and human nature had, within the last half-hour, suddenly placed her.

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

From this reading MARY FACES A CRISIS Clifford had just gone, and Mary now sat alone in the ornate drawing-room which for a brief week she had occupied as “Mrs. Grayson,” and considered rapidly the situation in which her own will and the unforeseen working-out of life and human nature had, within the last half-hour, suddenly placed her.

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

From this reading MARY FACES A CRISIS Clifford had just gone, and Mary now sat alone in the ornate drawing-room which for a brief week she had occupied as “Mrs. Grayson,” and considered rapidly the situation in which her own will and the unforeseen working-out of life and human nature had, within the last half-hour, suddenly placed her.

a half of an hour

From this reading MARY FACES A CRISIS Clifford had just gone, and Mary now sat alone in the ornate drawing-room which for a brief week she had occupied as “Mrs. Grayson,” and considered rapidly the situation in which her own will and the unforeseen working-out of life and human nature had, within the last half-hour, suddenly placed her.

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

From this reading And what would be the next move of Jack’s father, amiable forgiver of what he considered Jack’s discreet liaison, whose invitation to a yachting tour for two among West Indian seas lay in tiny fragments upon the floor?--which invitation, she knew, he would soon repeat and press for an answer.

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

From this reading MARY FACES A CRISIS Clifford had just gone, and Mary now sat alone in the ornate drawing-room which for a brief week she had occupied as “Mrs. Grayson,” and considered rapidly the situation in which her own will and the unforeseen working-out of life and human nature had, within the last half-hour, suddenly placed her.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading What was Jack going to do, whose mistress she had just declared herself to be before his father?

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

From this reading What was Jack going to do, whose mistress she had just declared herself to be before his father?

characteristic of humanity

From this reading MARY FACES A CRISIS Clifford had just gone, and Mary now sat alone in the ornate drawing-room which for a brief week she had occupied as “Mrs. Grayson,” and considered rapidly the situation in which her own will and the unforeseen working-out of life and human nature had, within the last half-hour, suddenly placed her.

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

From this reading MARY FACES A CRISIS Clifford had just gone, and Mary now sat alone in the ornate drawing-room which for a brief week she had occupied as “Mrs. Grayson,” and considered rapidly the situation in which her own will and the unforeseen working-out of life and human nature had, within the last half-hour, suddenly placed her.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading And what would be the next move of Jack’s father, amiable forgiver of what he considered Jack’s discreet liaison, whose invitation to a yachting tour for two among West Indian seas lay in tiny fragments upon the floor?--which invitation, she knew, he would soon repeat and press for an answer.

not capable of being separated

From this reading Concrete questions, with their inseparable difficulties and dangers, rushed upon her: What was Clifford going to do?

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading And what would be the next move of Jack’s father, amiable forgiver of what he considered Jack’s discreet liaison, whose invitation to a yachting tour for two among West Indian seas lay in tiny fragments upon the floor?--which invitation, she knew, he would soon repeat and press for an answer.

a small worthless amount

From this reading What was Jack going to do, whose mistress she had just declared herself to be before his father?

possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount

From this reading And what would be the next move of Jack’s father, amiable forgiver of what he considered Jack’s discreet liaison, whose invitation to a yachting tour for two among West Indian seas lay in tiny fragments upon the floor?--which invitation, she knew, he would soon repeat and press for an answer.

and nothing more

From this reading MARY FACES A CRISIS Clifford had just gone, and Mary now sat alone in the ornate drawing-room which for a brief week she had occupied as “Mrs. Grayson,” and considered rapidly the situation in which her own will and the unforeseen working-out of life and human nature had, within the last half-hour, suddenly placed her.

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 And what would be the next move of Jack’s father, amiable forgiver of what he considered Jack’s discreet liaison, whose invitation to a yachting tour for two among West Indian seas lay in tiny fragments upon the floor?--which invitation, she knew, he would soon repeat and press for an answer.

immediately past

From this reading MARY FACES A CRISIS Clifford had just gone, and Mary now sat alone in the ornate drawing-room which for a brief week she had occupied as “Mrs. Grayson,” and considered rapidly the situation in which her own will and the unforeseen working-out of life and human nature had, within the last half-hour, suddenly placed her.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading And what would be the next move of Jack’s father, amiable forgiver of what he considered Jack’s discreet liaison, whose invitation to a yachting tour for two among West Indian seas lay in tiny fragments upon the floor?--which invitation, she knew, he would soon repeat and press for an answer.

a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship

From this reading And what would be the next move of Jack’s father, amiable forgiver of what he considered Jack’s discreet liaison, whose invitation to a yachting tour for two among West Indian seas lay in tiny fragments upon the floor?--which invitation, she knew, he would soon repeat and press for an answer.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading MARY FACES A CRISIS Clifford had just gone, and Mary now sat alone in the ornate drawing-room which for a brief week she had occupied as “Mrs. Grayson,” and considered rapidly the situation in which her own will and the unforeseen working-out of life and human nature had, within the last half-hour, suddenly placed her.

engage in

From this reading And most especially, just what was she going to do herself to make her way safely through all these dangers which beset her plans?

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading MARY FACES A CRISIS Clifford had just gone, and Mary now sat alone in the ornate drawing-room which for a brief week she had occupied as “Mrs. Grayson,” and considered rapidly the situation in which her own will and the unforeseen working-out of life and human nature had, within the last half-hour, suddenly placed her.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading What was Jack going to do, whose mistress she had just declared herself to be before his father?

used to form the superlative

From this reading And most especially, just what was she going to do herself to make her way safely through all these dangers which beset her plans?

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading And what would be the next move of Jack’s father, amiable forgiver of what he considered Jack’s discreet liaison, whose invitation to a yachting tour for two among West Indian seas lay in tiny fragments upon the floor?--which invitation, she knew, he would soon repeat and press for an answer.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading MARY FACES A CRISIS Clifford had just gone, and Mary now sat alone in the ornate drawing-room which for a brief week she had occupied as “Mrs. Grayson,” and considered rapidly the situation in which her own will and the unforeseen working-out of life and human nature had, within the last half-hour, suddenly placed her.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading MARY FACES A CRISIS Clifford had just gone, and Mary now sat alone in the ornate drawing-room which for a brief week she had occupied as “Mrs. Grayson,” and considered rapidly the situation in which her own will and the unforeseen working-out of life and human nature had, within the last half-hour, suddenly placed her.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading And what would be the next move of Jack’s father, amiable forgiver of what he considered Jack’s discreet liaison, whose invitation to a yachting tour for two among West Indian seas lay in tiny fragments upon the floor?--which invitation, she knew, he would soon repeat and press for an answer.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading MARY FACES A CRISIS Clifford had just gone, and Mary now sat alone in the ornate drawing-room which for a brief week she had occupied as “Mrs. Grayson,” and considered rapidly the situation in which her own will and the unforeseen working-out of life and human nature had, within the last half-hour, suddenly placed her.

held or filled or in use

From this reading MARY FACES A CRISIS Clifford had just gone, and Mary now sat alone in the ornate drawing-room which for a brief week she had occupied as “Mrs. Grayson,” and considered rapidly the situation in which her own will and the unforeseen working-out of life and human nature had, within the last half-hour, suddenly placed her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MARY FACES A CRISIS Clifford had just gone, and Mary now sat alone in the ornate drawing-room which for a brief week she had occupied as “Mrs. Grayson,” and considered rapidly the situation in which her own will and the unforeseen working-out of life and human nature had, within the last half-hour, suddenly placed her.

marked by elaborate rhetoric and elaborated with decorative details

From this reading MARY FACES A CRISIS Clifford had just gone, and Mary now sat alone in the ornate drawing-room which for a brief week she had occupied as “Mrs. Grayson,” and considered rapidly the situation in which her own will and the unforeseen working-out of life and human nature had, within the last half-hour, suddenly placed her.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading MARY FACES A CRISIS Clifford had just gone, and Mary now sat alone in the ornate drawing-room which for a brief week she had occupied as “Mrs. Grayson,” and considered rapidly the situation in which her own will and the unforeseen working-out of life and human nature had, within the last half-hour, suddenly placed her.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading MARY FACES A CRISIS Clifford had just gone, and Mary now sat alone in the ornate drawing-room which for a brief week she had occupied as “Mrs. Grayson,” and considered rapidly the situation in which her own will and the unforeseen working-out of life and human nature had, within the last half-hour, suddenly placed her.

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

From this reading And most especially, just what was she going to do herself to make her way safely through all these dangers which beset her plans?

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading And what would be the next move of Jack’s father, amiable forgiver of what he considered Jack’s discreet liaison, whose invitation to a yachting tour for two among West Indian seas lay in tiny fragments upon the floor?--which invitation, she knew, he would soon repeat and press for an answer.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Concrete questions, with their inseparable difficulties and dangers, rushed upon her: What was Clifford going to do?

with speed

From this reading MARY FACES A CRISIS Clifford had just gone, and Mary now sat alone in the ornate drawing-room which for a brief week she had occupied as “Mrs. Grayson,” and considered rapidly the situation in which her own will and the unforeseen working-out of life and human nature had, within the last half-hour, suddenly placed her.

to say, state, or perform again

From this reading And what would be the next move of Jack’s father, amiable forgiver of what he considered Jack’s discreet liaison, whose invitation to a yachting tour for two among West Indian seas lay in tiny fragments upon the floor?--which invitation, she knew, he would soon repeat and press for an answer.

done under pressure

From this reading Concrete questions, with their inseparable difficulties and dangers, rushed upon her: What was Clifford going to do?

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading And most especially, just what was she going to do herself to make her way safely through all these dangers which beset her plans?

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading MARY FACES A CRISIS Clifford had just gone, and Mary now sat alone in the ornate drawing-room which for a brief week she had occupied as “Mrs. Grayson,” and considered rapidly the situation in which her own will and the unforeseen working-out of life and human nature had, within the last half-hour, suddenly placed her.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading And what would be the next move of Jack’s father, amiable forgiver of what he considered Jack’s discreet liaison, whose invitation to a yachting tour for two among West Indian seas lay in tiny fragments upon the floor?--which invitation, she knew, he would soon repeat and press for an answer.

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

From this reading MARY FACES A CRISIS Clifford had just gone, and Mary now sat alone in the ornate drawing-room which for a brief week she had occupied as “Mrs. Grayson,” and considered rapidly the situation in which her own will and the unforeseen working-out of life and human nature had, within the last half-hour, suddenly placed her.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading MARY FACES A CRISIS Clifford had just gone, and Mary now sat alone in the ornate drawing-room which for a brief week she had occupied as “Mrs. Grayson,” and considered rapidly the situation in which her own will and the unforeseen working-out of life and human nature had, within the last half-hour, suddenly placed her.

in the near future

From this reading And what would be the next move of Jack’s father, amiable forgiver of what he considered Jack’s discreet liaison, whose invitation to a yachting tour for two among West Indian seas lay in tiny fragments upon the floor?--which invitation, she knew, he would soon repeat and press for an answer.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading MARY FACES A CRISIS Clifford had just gone, and Mary now sat alone in the ornate drawing-room which for a brief week she had occupied as “Mrs. Grayson,” and considered rapidly the situation in which her own will and the unforeseen working-out of life and human nature had, within the last half-hour, suddenly placed her.

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

From this reading MARY FACES A CRISIS Clifford had just gone, and Mary now sat alone in the ornate drawing-room which for a brief week she had occupied as “Mrs. Grayson,” and considered rapidly the situation in which her own will and the unforeseen working-out of life and human nature had, within the last half-hour, suddenly placed her.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Concrete questions, with their inseparable difficulties and dangers, rushed upon her: What was Clifford going to do?

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

From this reading And most especially, just what was she going to do herself to make her way safely through all these dangers which beset her plans?

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading And most especially, just what was she going to do herself to make her way safely through all these dangers which beset her plans?

very small

From this reading And what would be the next move of Jack’s father, amiable forgiver of what he considered Jack’s discreet liaison, whose invitation to a yachting tour for two among West Indian seas lay in tiny fragments upon the floor?--which invitation, she knew, he would soon repeat and press for an answer.

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

From this reading Concrete questions, with their inseparable difficulties and dangers, rushed upon her: What was Clifford going to do?

a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area

From this reading And what would be the next move of Jack’s father, amiable forgiver of what he considered Jack’s discreet liaison, whose invitation to a yachting tour for two among West Indian seas lay in tiny fragments upon the floor?--which invitation, she knew, he would soon repeat and press for an answer.

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

From this reading And what would be the next move of Jack’s father, amiable forgiver of what he considered Jack’s discreet liaison, whose invitation to a yachting tour for two among West Indian seas lay in tiny fragments upon the floor?--which invitation, she knew, he would soon repeat and press for an answer.

not anticipated

From this reading MARY FACES A CRISIS Clifford had just gone, and Mary now sat alone in the ornate drawing-room which for a brief week she had occupied as “Mrs. Grayson,” and considered rapidly the situation in which her own will and the unforeseen working-out of life and human nature had, within the last half-hour, suddenly placed her.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Concrete questions, with their inseparable difficulties and dangers, rushed upon her: What was Clifford going to do?

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

From this reading Concrete questions, with their inseparable difficulties and dangers, rushed upon her: What was Clifford going to do?

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading And most especially, just what was she going to do herself to make her way safely through all these dangers which beset her plans?

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading MARY FACES A CRISIS Clifford had just gone, and Mary now sat alone in the ornate drawing-room which for a brief week she had occupied as “Mrs. Grayson,” and considered rapidly the situation in which her own will and the unforeseen working-out of life and human nature had, within the last half-hour, suddenly placed her.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading And what would be the next move of Jack’s father, amiable forgiver of what he considered Jack’s discreet liaison, whose invitation to a yachting tour for two among West Indian seas lay in tiny fragments upon the floor?--which invitation, she knew, he would soon repeat and press for an answer.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Concrete questions, with their inseparable difficulties and dangers, rushed upon her: What was Clifford going to do?

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

From this reading MARY FACES A CRISIS Clifford had just gone, and Mary now sat alone in the ornate drawing-room which for a brief week she had occupied as “Mrs. Grayson,” and considered rapidly the situation in which her own will and the unforeseen working-out of life and human nature had, within the last half-hour, suddenly placed her.

belonging to which person

From this reading What was Jack going to do, whose mistress she had just declared herself to be before his father?

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading MARY FACES A CRISIS Clifford had just gone, and Mary now sat alone in the ornate drawing-room which for a brief week she had occupied as “Mrs. Grayson,” and considered rapidly the situation in which her own will and the unforeseen working-out of life and human nature had, within the last half-hour, suddenly placed her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Concrete questions, with their inseparable difficulties and dangers, rushed upon her: What was Clifford going to do?

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading MARY FACES A CRISIS Clifford had just gone, and Mary now sat alone in the ornate drawing-room which for a brief week she had occupied as “Mrs. Grayson,” and considered rapidly the situation in which her own will and the unforeseen working-out of life and human nature had, within the last half-hour, suddenly placed her.

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From this reading MARY FACES A CRISIS Clifford had just gone, and Mary now sat alone in the ornate drawing-room which for a brief week she had occupied as “Mrs. Grayson,” and considered rapidly the situation in which her own will and the unforeseen working-out of life and human nature had, within the last half-hour, suddenly placed her.

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

From this reading And what would be the next move of Jack’s father, amiable forgiver of what he considered Jack’s discreet liaison, whose invitation to a yachting tour for two among West Indian seas lay in tiny fragments upon the floor?--which invitation, she knew, he would soon repeat and press for an answer.

water travel for pleasure

From this reading And what would be the next move of Jack’s father, amiable forgiver of what he considered Jack’s discreet liaison, whose invitation to a yachting tour for two among West Indian seas lay in tiny fragments upon the floor?--which invitation, she knew, he would soon repeat and press for an answer.