Chapter XIX

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

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

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From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading Mr. Basset had managed to break the matter--the vast secret--to Ethel skilfully and gently, by saying that the wrecked men could afford some information concerning Morley Ashton; that they knew where he was, that one had seen him lately, that he was alive and well, and so forth.

later than; following

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

possessing life

From this reading Mr. Basset had managed to break the matter--the vast secret--to Ethel skilfully and gently, by saying that the wrecked men could afford some information concerning Morley Ashton; that they knew where he was, that one had seen him lately, that he was alive and well, and so forth.

(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 Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

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

From this reading How shall I describe the almost mute meeting between Ethel Basset and Morley Ashton? or shall I omit it altogether?

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading How shall I describe the almost mute meeting between Ethel Basset and Morley Ashton? or shall I omit it altogether?

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

From this reading How shall I describe the almost mute meeting between Ethel Basset and Morley Ashton? or shall I omit it altogether?

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

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

British choreographer (1906-1988)

From this reading How shall I describe the almost mute meeting between Ethel Basset and Morley Ashton? or shall I omit it altogether?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

a sturdy laced walking shoe

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

smooth-haired breed of hound with short legs and long ears

From this reading How shall I describe the almost mute meeting between Ethel Basset and Morley Ashton? or shall I omit it altogether?

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading How shall I describe the almost mute meeting between Ethel Basset and Morley Ashton? or shall I omit it altogether?

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

terminate

From this reading Mr. Basset had managed to break the matter--the vast secret--to Ethel skilfully and gently, by saying that the wrecked men could afford some information concerning Morley Ashton; that they knew where he was, that one had seen him lately, that he was alive and well, and so forth.

(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr. Basset had managed to break the matter--the vast secret--to Ethel skilfully and gently, by saying that the wrecked men could afford some information concerning Morley Ashton; that they knew where he was, that one had seen him lately, that he was alive and well, and so forth.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Thus there was no scene, no screaming, no fainting for joy, and certainly no dying of that pleasant emotion.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Mr. Basset had managed to break the matter--the vast secret--to Ethel skilfully and gently, by saying that the wrecked men could afford some information concerning Morley Ashton; that they knew where he was, that one had seen him lately, that he was alive and well, and so forth.

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

From this reading Mr. Basset had managed to break the matter--the vast secret--to Ethel skilfully and gently, by saying that the wrecked men could afford some information concerning Morley Ashton; that they knew where he was, that one had seen him lately, that he was alive and well, and so forth.

drive away by hitting with one's ball

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

give a description of

From this reading How shall I describe the almost mute meeting between Ethel Basset and Morley Ashton? or shall I omit it altogether?

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading Thus there was no scene, no screaming, no fainting for joy, and certainly no dying of that pleasant emotion.

any strong feeling

From this reading Thus there was no scene, no screaming, no fainting for joy, and certainly no dying of that pleasant emotion.

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From this reading How shall I describe the almost mute meeting between Ethel Basset and Morley Ashton? or shall I omit it altogether?

divisible by two

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

From this reading Thus there was no scene, no screaming, no fainting for joy, and certainly no dying of that pleasant emotion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Mr. Basset had managed to break the matter--the vast secret--to Ethel skilfully and gently, by saying that the wrecked men could afford some information concerning Morley Ashton; that they knew where he was, that one had seen him lately, that he was alive and well, and so forth.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Mr. Basset had managed to break the matter--the vast secret--to Ethel skilfully and gently, by saying that the wrecked men could afford some information concerning Morley Ashton; that they knew where he was, that one had seen him lately, that he was alive and well, and so forth.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

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

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

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

From this reading Mr. Basset had managed to break the matter--the vast secret--to Ethel skilfully and gently, by saying that the wrecked men could afford some information concerning Morley Ashton; that they knew where he was, that one had seen him lately, that he was alive and well, and so forth.

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

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

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

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

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From this reading How shall I describe the almost mute meeting between Ethel Basset and Morley Ashton? or shall I omit it altogether?

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

From this reading How shall I describe the almost mute meeting between Ethel Basset and Morley Ashton? or shall I omit it altogether?

proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

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

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

a message received and understood

From this reading Mr. Basset had managed to break the matter--the vast secret--to Ethel skilfully and gently, by saying that the wrecked men could afford some information concerning Morley Ashton; that they knew where he was, that one had seen him lately, that he was alive and well, and so forth.

as a matter of instinct

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading How shall I describe the almost mute meeting between Ethel Basset and Morley Ashton? or shall I omit it altogether?

a short coat

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

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

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Thus there was no scene, no screaming, no fainting for joy, and certainly no dying of that pleasant emotion.

and nothing more

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

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 Mr. Basset had managed to break the matter--the vast secret--to Ethel skilfully and gently, by saying that the wrecked men could afford some information concerning Morley Ashton; that they knew where he was, that one had seen him lately, that he was alive and well, and so forth.

immediately past

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

in the recent past

From this reading Mr. Basset had managed to break the matter--the vast secret--to Ethel skilfully and gently, by saying that the wrecked men could afford some information concerning Morley Ashton; that they knew where he was, that one had seen him lately, that he was alive and well, and so forth.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading Mr. Basset had managed to break the matter--the vast secret--to Ethel skilfully and gently, by saying that the wrecked men could afford some information concerning Morley Ashton; that they knew where he was, that one had seen him lately, that he was alive and well, and so forth.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Mr. Basset had managed to break the matter--the vast secret--to Ethel skilfully and gently, by saying that the wrecked men could afford some information concerning Morley Ashton; that they knew where he was, that one had seen him lately, that he was alive and well, and so forth.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading THE MEETING.

the force of workers available

From this reading Mr. Basset had managed to break the matter--the vast secret--to Ethel skilfully and gently, by saying that the wrecked men could afford some information concerning Morley Ashton; that they knew where he was, that one had seen him lately, that he was alive and well, and so forth.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

United States chemist and physicist who collaborated with Michelson in the Michelson-Morley experiment (1838-1923)

From this reading How shall I describe the almost mute meeting between Ethel Basset and Morley Ashton? or shall I omit it altogether?

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Basset had managed to break the matter--the vast secret--to Ethel skilfully and gently, by saying that the wrecked men could afford some information concerning Morley Ashton; that they knew where he was, that one had seen him lately, that he was alive and well, and so forth.

expressed without speech

From this reading How shall I describe the almost mute meeting between Ethel Basset and Morley Ashton? or shall I omit it altogether?

not any; not one

From this reading Thus there was no scene, no screaming, no fainting for joy, and certainly no dying of that pleasant emotion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Thus there was no scene, no screaming, no fainting for joy, and certainly no dying of that pleasant emotion.

prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading How shall I describe the almost mute meeting between Ethel Basset and Morley Ashton? or shall I omit it altogether?

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading How shall I describe the almost mute meeting between Ethel Basset and Morley Ashton? or shall I omit it altogether?

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Thus there was no scene, no screaming, no fainting for joy, and certainly no dying of that pleasant emotion.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Mr. Basset had managed to break the matter--the vast secret--to Ethel skilfully and gently, by saying that the wrecked men could afford some information concerning Morley Ashton; that they knew where he was, that one had seen him lately, that he was alive and well, and so forth.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Thus there was no scene, no screaming, no fainting for joy, and certainly no dying of that pleasant emotion.

so extremely intense as to evoke screams

From this reading Thus there was no scene, no screaming, no fainting for joy, and certainly no dying of that pleasant emotion.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Mr. Basset had managed to break the matter--the vast secret--to Ethel skilfully and gently, by saying that the wrecked men could afford some information concerning Morley Ashton; that they knew where he was, that one had seen him lately, that he was alive and well, and so forth.

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

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading How shall I describe the almost mute meeting between Ethel Basset and Morley Ashton? or shall I omit it altogether?

with skill

From this reading Mr. Basset had managed to break the matter--the vast secret--to Ethel skilfully and gently, by saying that the wrecked men could afford some information concerning Morley Ashton; that they knew where he was, that one had seen him lately, that he was alive and well, and so forth.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mr. Basset had managed to break the matter--the vast secret--to Ethel skilfully and gently, by saying that the wrecked men could afford some information concerning Morley Ashton; that they knew where he was, that one had seen him lately, that he was alive and well, and so forth.

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

From this reading Mr. Basset had managed to break the matter--the vast secret--to Ethel skilfully and gently, by saying that the wrecked men could afford some information concerning Morley Ashton; that they knew where he was, that one had seen him lately, that he was alive and well, and so forth.

plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Basset had managed to break the matter--the vast secret--to Ethel skilfully and gently, by saying that the wrecked men could afford some information concerning Morley Ashton; that they knew where he was, that one had seen him lately, that he was alive and well, and so forth.

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

From this reading THE MEETING.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Thus there was no scene, no screaming, no fainting for joy, and certainly no dying of that pleasant emotion.

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

From this reading Mr. Basset had managed to break the matter--the vast secret--to Ethel skilfully and gently, by saying that the wrecked men could afford some information concerning Morley Ashton; that they knew where he was, that one had seen him lately, that he was alive and well, and so forth.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus there was no scene, no screaming, no fainting for joy, and certainly no dying of that pleasant emotion.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

very small

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

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

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

inflected form of “trip” — miss a step and fall or nearly fall

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

on a floor above

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Mr. Basset had managed to break the matter--the vast secret--to Ethel skilfully and gently, by saying that the wrecked men could afford some information concerning Morley Ashton; that they knew where he was, that one had seen him lately, that he was alive and well, and so forth.

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

From this reading Mr. Basset had managed to break the matter--the vast secret--to Ethel skilfully and gently, by saying that the wrecked men could afford some information concerning Morley Ashton; that they knew where he was, that one had seen him lately, that he was alive and well, and so forth.

(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 Mr. Basset had managed to break the matter--the vast secret--to Ethel skilfully and gently, by saying that the wrecked men could afford some information concerning Morley Ashton; that they knew where he was, that one had seen him lately, that he was alive and well, and so forth.

at the time that

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

in or at the place that

From this reading Mr. Basset had managed to break the matter--the vast secret--to Ethel skilfully and gently, by saying that the wrecked men could afford some information concerning Morley Ashton; that they knew where he was, that one had seen him lately, that he was alive and well, and so forth.

which person or people

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.

destroyed in an accident

From this reading Mr. Basset had managed to break the matter--the vast secret--to Ethel skilfully and gently, by saying that the wrecked men could afford some information concerning Morley Ashton; that they knew where he was, that one had seen him lately, that he was alive and well, and so forth.

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From this reading Instinctively, and with proper good taste, all in the cabin left them to themselves for a time; and even Rose--the saucy and impulsive Rose--who looked just as Morley had last seen her when playing at croquet in Acton Chase, with her pretty straw hat, her green zouave jacket, and tiny bronzed Balmoral boots, after rushing back to give him one kiss more, tripped upstairs on deck to join the doctor.