Chapter XXIV

(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 MODUS OPERANDI When we entered the drawing-room of the Gilded Cage, we found assembled there all our fellow-passengers of the yacht.

in an affable manner

From this reading The Count and Countess were seated close together, chatting amiably enough as we approached.

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

From this reading The Count and Countess were seated close together, chatting amiably enough as we approached.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading The Count and Countess were seated close together, chatting amiably enough as we approached.

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

From this reading The Count and Countess were seated close together, chatting amiably enough as we approached.

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

From this reading MODUS OPERANDI When we entered the drawing-room of the Gilded Cage, we found assembled there all our fellow-passengers of the yacht.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At first sight, they might have been guests at some informal reception.

for the reason that

From this reading I judged from their expressions that despite the tragedy hovering over them, or because of it, the Count had gone far in his effort at reconciliation in the last few days.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading At first sight, they might have been guests at some informal reception.

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From this reading Rice and the younger Breese were standing near the window, conversing in low tones.

an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept

From this reading MODUS OPERANDI When we entered the drawing-room of the Gilded Cage, we found assembled there all our fellow-passengers of the yacht.

inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading The Count and Countess were seated close together, chatting amiably enough as we approached.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The Count and Countess were seated close together, chatting amiably enough as we approached.

-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation

From this reading Rice and the younger Breese were standing near the window, conversing in low tones.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading The Count and Countess were seated close together, chatting amiably enough as we approached.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading The Count and Countess were seated close together, chatting amiably enough as we approached.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading I judged from their expressions that despite the tragedy hovering over them, or because of it, the Count had gone far in his effort at reconciliation in the last few days.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading I judged from their expressions that despite the tragedy hovering over them, or because of it, the Count had gone far in his effort at reconciliation in the last few days.

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From this reading MODUS OPERANDI When we entered the drawing-room of the Gilded Cage, we found assembled there all our fellow-passengers of the yacht.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading I judged from their expressions that despite the tragedy hovering over them, or because of it, the Count had gone far in his effort at reconciliation in the last few days.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The Count and Countess were seated close together, chatting amiably enough as we approached.

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

From this reading MODUS OPERANDI When we entered the drawing-room of the Gilded Cage, we found assembled there all our fellow-passengers of the yacht.

plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading I judged from their expressions that despite the tragedy hovering over them, or because of it, the Count had gone far in his effort at reconciliation in the last few days.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading I judged from their expressions that despite the tragedy hovering over them, or because of it, the Count had gone far in his effort at reconciliation in the last few days.

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From this reading MODUS OPERANDI When we entered the drawing-room of the Gilded Cage, we found assembled there all our fellow-passengers of the yacht.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading I judged from their expressions that despite the tragedy hovering over them, or because of it, the Count had gone far in his effort at reconciliation in the last few days.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At first sight, they might have been guests at some informal reception.

set up or found

From this reading MODUS OPERANDI When we entered the drawing-room of the Gilded Cage, we found assembled there all our fellow-passengers of the yacht.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I judged from their expressions that despite the tragedy hovering over them, or because of it, the Count had gone far in his effort at reconciliation in the last few days.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading MODUS OPERANDI When we entered the drawing-room of the Gilded Cage, we found assembled there all our fellow-passengers of the yacht.

destroyed or killed

From this reading I judged from their expressions that despite the tragedy hovering over them, or because of it, the Count had gone far in his effort at reconciliation in the last few days.

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

From this reading At first sight, they might have been guests at some informal reception.

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

From this reading I judged from their expressions that despite the tragedy hovering over them, or because of it, the Count had gone far in his effort at reconciliation in the last few days.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading At first sight, they might have been guests at some informal reception.

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

From this reading I judged from their expressions that despite the tragedy hovering over them, or because of it, the Count had gone far in his effort at reconciliation in the last few days.

-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

From this reading I judged from their expressions that despite the tragedy hovering over them, or because of it, the Count had gone far in his effort at reconciliation in the last few days.

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

From this reading I judged from their expressions that despite the tragedy hovering over them, or because of it, the Count had gone far in his effort at reconciliation in the last few days.

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

From this reading I judged from their expressions that despite the tragedy hovering over them, or because of it, the Count had gone far in his effort at reconciliation in the last few days.

not formal

From this reading At first sight, they might have been guests at some informal reception.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I judged from their expressions that despite the tragedy hovering over them, or because of it, the Count had gone far in his effort at reconciliation in the last few days.

past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading I judged from their expressions that despite the tragedy hovering over them, or because of it, the Count had gone far in his effort at reconciliation in the last few days.

immediately past

From this reading I judged from their expressions that despite the tragedy hovering over them, or because of it, the Count had gone far in his effort at reconciliation in the last few days.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Rice and the younger Breese were standing near the window, conversing in low tones.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading At first sight, they might have been guests at some informal reception.

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From this reading MODUS OPERANDI When we entered the drawing-room of the Gilded Cage, we found assembled there all our fellow-passengers of the yacht.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Rice and the younger Breese were standing near the window, conversing in low tones.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MODUS OPERANDI When we entered the drawing-room of the Gilded Cage, we found assembled there all our fellow-passengers of the yacht.

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From this reading MODUS OPERANDI When we entered the drawing-room of the Gilded Cage, we found assembled there all our fellow-passengers of the yacht.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I judged from their expressions that despite the tragedy hovering over them, or because of it, the Count had gone far in his effort at reconciliation in the last few days.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading MODUS OPERANDI When we entered the drawing-room of the Gilded Cage, we found assembled there all our fellow-passengers of the yacht.

above and across; more than

From this reading I judged from their expressions that despite the tragedy hovering over them, or because of it, the Count had gone far in his effort at reconciliation in the last few days.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading At first sight, they might have been guests at some informal reception.

the reestablishing of cordial relations

From this reading I judged from their expressions that despite the tragedy hovering over them, or because of it, the Count had gone far in his effort at reconciliation in the last few days.

grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished

From this reading Rice and the younger Breese were standing near the window, conversing in low tones.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading The Count and Countess were seated close together, chatting amiably enough as we approached.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading At first sight, they might have been guests at some informal reception.

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

From this reading At first sight, they might have been guests at some informal reception.

having a supporting base

From this reading Rice and the younger Breese were standing near the window, conversing in low tones.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I judged from their expressions that despite the tragedy hovering over them, or because of it, the Count had gone far in his effort at reconciliation in the last few days.

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

From this reading MODUS OPERANDI When we entered the drawing-room of the Gilded Cage, we found assembled there all our fellow-passengers of the yacht.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I judged from their expressions that despite the tragedy hovering over them, or because of it, the Count had gone far in his effort at reconciliation in the last few days.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I judged from their expressions that despite the tragedy hovering over them, or because of it, the Count had gone far in his effort at reconciliation in the last few days.

in or at that place or location

From this reading MODUS OPERANDI When we entered the drawing-room of the Gilded Cage, we found assembled there all our fellow-passengers of the yacht.

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

From this reading At first sight, they might have been guests at some informal reception.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The Count and Countess were seated close together, chatting amiably enough as we approached.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading Rice and the younger Breese were standing near the window, conversing in low tones.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading I judged from their expressions that despite the tragedy hovering over them, or because of it, the Count had gone far in his effort at reconciliation in the last few days.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading MODUS OPERANDI When we entered the drawing-room of the Gilded Cage, we found assembled there all our fellow-passengers of the yacht.

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

From this reading The Count and Countess were seated close together, chatting amiably enough as we approached.

at the time that

From this reading MODUS OPERANDI When we entered the drawing-room of the Gilded Cage, we found assembled there all our fellow-passengers of the yacht.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Rice and the younger Breese were standing near the window, conversing in low tones.

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading MODUS OPERANDI When we entered the drawing-room of the Gilded Cage, we found assembled there all our fellow-passengers of the yacht.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading Rice and the younger Breese were standing near the window, conversing in low tones.