Chapter VI

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

From this reading One evening, a week or so before the date fixed for the wedding, Philip Beaumont and Nellie had dined and gone together to the first night of some new play.

plural of “activity” — any specific behavior

From this reading Things happened like that with him: his own unruffled smoothness, which seemed immune from any of the attacks of asperities of one kind or another, to which human nature is subject, seemed to create a similar well-ordered decorum in his activities.

giving an advantage

From this reading Nellie had expressed a desire to see this play, without giving long notice to him of her wish, and it followed, as a matter of course, that he managed to get gangway seats in the stalls at the most advantageous distance from the stage.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It was saliently characteristic of him--a peak, so to say, prominently uprising from the smooth level of his cultivated plains--that when arrangements for such diversions and businesses were in his hands they always went without a hitch.

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

From this reading One evening, a week or so before the date fixed for the wedding, Philip Beaumont and Nellie had dined and gone together to the first night of some new play.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Things happened like that with him: his own unruffled smoothness, which seemed immune from any of the attacks of asperities of one kind or another, to which human nature is subject, seemed to create a similar well-ordered decorum in his activities.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Things happened like that with him: his own unruffled smoothness, which seemed immune from any of the attacks of asperities of one kind or another, to which human nature is subject, seemed to create a similar well-ordered decorum in his activities.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading It was saliently characteristic of him--a peak, so to say, prominently uprising from the smooth level of his cultivated plains--that when arrangements for such diversions and businesses were in his hands they always went without a hitch.

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

From this reading Nellie had expressed a desire to see this play, without giving long notice to him of her wish, and it followed, as a matter of course, that he managed to get gangway seats in the stalls at the most advantageous distance from the stage.

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From this reading Things happened like that with him: his own unruffled smoothness, which seemed immune from any of the attacks of asperities of one kind or another, to which human nature is subject, seemed to create a similar well-ordered decorum in his activities.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Nellie had expressed a desire to see this play, without giving long notice to him of her wish, and it followed, as a matter of course, that he managed to get gangway seats in the stalls at the most advantageous distance from the stage.

plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Things happened like that with him: his own unruffled smoothness, which seemed immune from any of the attacks of asperities of one kind or another, to which human nature is subject, seemed to create a similar well-ordered decorum in his activities.

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

From this reading Tonight, for instance, the dinner which preceded the theatre was punctual and swiftly served, so that neither hurry nor undue lingering followed it: his motor slid up to the kerb-stone precisely as they quitted the restaurant, and it might be taken for granted that at the conclusion of the piece it would be bubbling up opposite the portals of the theatre precisely as they emerged.

United States surgeon remembered for his studies of digestion (1785-1853)

From this reading One evening, a week or so before the date fixed for the wedding, Philip Beaumont and Nellie had dined and gone together to the first night of some new play.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading One evening, a week or so before the date fixed for the wedding, Philip Beaumont and Nellie had dined and gone together to the first night of some new play.

emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation

From this reading Tonight, for instance, the dinner which preceded the theatre was punctual and swiftly served, so that neither hurry nor undue lingering followed it: his motor slid up to the kerb-stone precisely as they quitted the restaurant, and it might be taken for granted that at the conclusion of the piece it would be bubbling up opposite the portals of the theatre precisely as they emerged.

plural of “business” — a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading It was saliently characteristic of him--a peak, so to say, prominently uprising from the smooth level of his cultivated plains--that when arrangements for such diversions and businesses were in his hands they always went without a hitch.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading It was saliently characteristic of him--a peak, so to say, prominently uprising from the smooth level of his cultivated plains--that when arrangements for such diversions and businesses were in his hands they always went without a hitch.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading Tonight, for instance, the dinner which preceded the theatre was punctual and swiftly served, so that neither hurry nor undue lingering followed it: his motor slid up to the kerb-stone precisely as they quitted the restaurant, and it might be taken for granted that at the conclusion of the piece it would be bubbling up opposite the portals of the theatre precisely as they emerged.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Nellie had expressed a desire to see this play, without giving long notice to him of her wish, and it followed, as a matter of course, that he managed to get gangway seats in the stalls at the most advantageous distance from the stage.

make or cause to be or to become

From this reading Things happened like that with him: his own unruffled smoothness, which seemed immune from any of the attacks of asperities of one kind or another, to which human nature is subject, seemed to create a similar well-ordered decorum in his activities.

(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

From this reading It was saliently characteristic of him--a peak, so to say, prominently uprising from the smooth level of his cultivated plains--that when arrangements for such diversions and businesses were in his hands they always went without a hitch.

the specified day of the month

From this reading One evening, a week or so before the date fixed for the wedding, Philip Beaumont and Nellie had dined and gone together to the first night of some new play.

propriety in manners and conduct

From this reading Things happened like that with him: his own unruffled smoothness, which seemed immune from any of the attacks of asperities of one kind or another, to which human nature is subject, seemed to create a similar well-ordered decorum in his activities.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Nellie had expressed a desire to see this play, without giving long notice to him of her wish, and it followed, as a matter of course, that he managed to get gangway seats in the stalls at the most advantageous distance from the stage.

past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading One evening, a week or so before the date fixed for the wedding, Philip Beaumont and Nellie had dined and gone together to the first night of some new play.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Tonight, for instance, the dinner which preceded the theatre was punctual and swiftly served, so that neither hurry nor undue lingering followed it: his motor slid up to the kerb-stone precisely as they quitted the restaurant, and it might be taken for granted that at the conclusion of the piece it would be bubbling up opposite the portals of the theatre precisely as they emerged.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Nellie had expressed a desire to see this play, without giving long notice to him of her wish, and it followed, as a matter of course, that he managed to get gangway seats in the stalls at the most advantageous distance from the stage.

plural of “diversion” — an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

From this reading It was saliently characteristic of him--a peak, so to say, prominently uprising from the smooth level of his cultivated plains--that when arrangements for such diversions and businesses were in his hands they always went without a hitch.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading Tonight, for instance, the dinner which preceded the theatre was punctual and swiftly served, so that neither hurry nor undue lingering followed it: his motor slid up to the kerb-stone precisely as they quitted the restaurant, and it might be taken for granted that at the conclusion of the piece it would be bubbling up opposite the portals of the theatre precisely as they emerged.

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

From this reading One evening, a week or so before the date fixed for the wedding, Philip Beaumont and Nellie had dined and gone together to the first night of some new play.

communicated in words

From this reading Nellie had expressed a desire to see this play, without giving long notice to him of her wish, and it followed, as a matter of course, that he managed to get gangway seats in the stalls at the most advantageous distance from the stage.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading One evening, a week or so before the date fixed for the wedding, Philip Beaumont and Nellie had dined and gone together to the first night of some new play.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading One evening, a week or so before the date fixed for the wedding, Philip Beaumont and Nellie had dined and gone together to the first night of some new play.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Nellie had expressed a desire to see this play, without giving long notice to him of her wish, and it followed, as a matter of course, that he managed to get gangway seats in the stalls at the most advantageous distance from the stage.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading One evening, a week or so before the date fixed for the wedding, Philip Beaumont and Nellie had dined and gone together to the first night of some new play.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was saliently characteristic of him--a peak, so to say, prominently uprising from the smooth level of his cultivated plains--that when arrangements for such diversions and businesses were in his hands they always went without a hitch.

a temporary passageway of planks (as over mud on a building site)

From this reading Nellie had expressed a desire to see this play, without giving long notice to him of her wish, and it followed, as a matter of course, that he managed to get gangway seats in the stalls at the most advantageous distance from the stage.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Nellie had expressed a desire to see this play, without giving long notice to him of her wish, and it followed, as a matter of course, that he managed to get gangway seats in the stalls at the most advantageous distance from the stage.

the act of giving

From this reading Nellie had expressed a desire to see this play, without giving long notice to him of her wish, and it followed, as a matter of course, that he managed to get gangway seats in the stalls at the most advantageous distance from the stage.

destroyed or killed

From this reading One evening, a week or so before the date fixed for the wedding, Philip Beaumont and Nellie had dined and gone together to the first night of some new play.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Tonight, for instance, the dinner which preceded the theatre was punctual and swiftly served, so that neither hurry nor undue lingering followed it: his motor slid up to the kerb-stone precisely as they quitted the restaurant, and it might be taken for granted that at the conclusion of the piece it would be bubbling up opposite the portals of the theatre precisely as they emerged.

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

From this reading One evening, a week or so before the date fixed for the wedding, Philip Beaumont and Nellie had dined and gone together to the first night of some new play.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading It was saliently characteristic of him--a peak, so to say, prominently uprising from the smooth level of his cultivated plains--that when arrangements for such diversions and businesses were in his hands they always went without a hitch.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Things happened like that with him: his own unruffled smoothness, which seemed immune from any of the attacks of asperities of one kind or another, to which human nature is subject, seemed to create a similar well-ordered decorum in his activities.

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

From this reading Nellie had expressed a desire to see this play, without giving long notice to him of her wish, and it followed, as a matter of course, that he managed to get gangway seats in the stalls at the most advantageous distance from the stage.

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

From this reading Nellie had expressed a desire to see this play, without giving long notice to him of her wish, and it followed, as a matter of course, that he managed to get gangway seats in the stalls at the most advantageous distance from the stage.

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

From this reading It was saliently characteristic of him--a peak, so to say, prominently uprising from the smooth level of his cultivated plains--that when arrangements for such diversions and businesses were in his hands they always went without a hitch.

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

From this reading It was saliently characteristic of him--a peak, so to say, prominently uprising from the smooth level of his cultivated plains--that when arrangements for such diversions and businesses were in his hands they always went without a hitch.

to hook or entangle

From this reading It was saliently characteristic of him--a peak, so to say, prominently uprising from the smooth level of his cultivated plains--that when arrangements for such diversions and businesses were in his hands they always went without a hitch.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Things happened like that with him: his own unruffled smoothness, which seemed immune from any of the attacks of asperities of one kind or another, to which human nature is subject, seemed to create a similar well-ordered decorum in his activities.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading Tonight, for instance, the dinner which preceded the theatre was punctual and swiftly served, so that neither hurry nor undue lingering followed it: his motor slid up to the kerb-stone precisely as they quitted the restaurant, and it might be taken for granted that at the conclusion of the piece it would be bubbling up opposite the portals of the theatre precisely as they emerged.

relating to the condition of immunity

From this reading Things happened like that with him: his own unruffled smoothness, which seemed immune from any of the attacks of asperities of one kind or another, to which human nature is subject, seemed to create a similar well-ordered decorum in his activities.

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

From this reading It was saliently characteristic of him--a peak, so to say, prominently uprising from the smooth level of his cultivated plains--that when arrangements for such diversions and businesses were in his hands they always went without a hitch.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Tonight, for instance, the dinner which preceded the theatre was punctual and swiftly served, so that neither hurry nor undue lingering followed it: his motor slid up to the kerb-stone precisely as they quitted the restaurant, and it might be taken for granted that at the conclusion of the piece it would be bubbling up opposite the portals of the theatre precisely as they emerged.

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

From this reading Things happened like that with him: his own unruffled smoothness, which seemed immune from any of the attacks of asperities of one kind or another, to which human nature is subject, seemed to create a similar well-ordered decorum in his activities.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was saliently characteristic of him--a peak, so to say, prominently uprising from the smooth level of his cultivated plains--that when arrangements for such diversions and businesses were in his hands they always went without a hitch.

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From this reading Tonight, for instance, the dinner which preceded the theatre was punctual and swiftly served, so that neither hurry nor undue lingering followed it: his motor slid up to the kerb-stone precisely as they quitted the restaurant, and it might be taken for granted that at the conclusion of the piece it would be bubbling up opposite the portals of the theatre precisely as they emerged.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Things happened like that with him: his own unruffled smoothness, which seemed immune from any of the attacks of asperities of one kind or another, to which human nature is subject, seemed to create a similar well-ordered decorum in his activities.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading It was saliently characteristic of him--a peak, so to say, prominently uprising from the smooth level of his cultivated plains--that when arrangements for such diversions and businesses were in his hands they always went without a hitch.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Things happened like that with him: his own unruffled smoothness, which seemed immune from any of the attacks of asperities of one kind or another, to which human nature is subject, seemed to create a similar well-ordered decorum in his activities.

the act of tarrying

From this reading Tonight, for instance, the dinner which preceded the theatre was punctual and swiftly served, so that neither hurry nor undue lingering followed it: his motor slid up to the kerb-stone precisely as they quitted the restaurant, and it might be taken for granted that at the conclusion of the piece it would be bubbling up opposite the portals of the theatre precisely as they emerged.

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 Nellie had expressed a desire to see this play, without giving long notice to him of her wish, and it followed, as a matter of course, that he managed to get gangway seats in the stalls at the most advantageous distance from the stage.

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

From this reading Nellie had expressed a desire to see this play, without giving long notice to him of her wish, and it followed, as a matter of course, that he managed to get gangway seats in the stalls at the most advantageous distance from the stage.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Nellie had expressed a desire to see this play, without giving long notice to him of her wish, and it followed, as a matter of course, that he managed to get gangway seats in the stalls at the most advantageous distance from the stage.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Tonight, for instance, the dinner which preceded the theatre was punctual and swiftly served, so that neither hurry nor undue lingering followed it: his motor slid up to the kerb-stone precisely as they quitted the restaurant, and it might be taken for granted that at the conclusion of the piece it would be bubbling up opposite the portals of the theatre precisely as they emerged.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Nellie had expressed a desire to see this play, without giving long notice to him of her wish, and it followed, as a matter of course, that he managed to get gangway seats in the stalls at the most advantageous distance from the stage.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading Tonight, for instance, the dinner which preceded the theatre was punctual and swiftly served, so that neither hurry nor undue lingering followed it: his motor slid up to the kerb-stone precisely as they quitted the restaurant, and it might be taken for granted that at the conclusion of the piece it would be bubbling up opposite the portals of the theatre precisely as they emerged.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Things happened like that with him: his own unruffled smoothness, which seemed immune from any of the attacks of asperities of one kind or another, to which human nature is subject, seemed to create a similar well-ordered decorum in his activities.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Tonight, for instance, the dinner which preceded the theatre was punctual and swiftly served, so that neither hurry nor undue lingering followed it: his motor slid up to the kerb-stone precisely as they quitted the restaurant, and it might be taken for granted that at the conclusion of the piece it would be bubbling up opposite the portals of the theatre precisely as they emerged.

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From this reading One evening, a week or so before the date fixed for the wedding, Philip Beaumont and Nellie had dined and gone together to the first night of some new play.

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

From this reading One evening, a week or so before the date fixed for the wedding, Philip Beaumont and Nellie had dined and gone together to the first night of some new play.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading One evening, a week or so before the date fixed for the wedding, Philip Beaumont and Nellie had dined and gone together to the first night of some new play.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Tonight, for instance, the dinner which preceded the theatre was punctual and swiftly served, so that neither hurry nor undue lingering followed it: his motor slid up to the kerb-stone precisely as they quitted the restaurant, and it might be taken for granted that at the conclusion of the piece it would be bubbling up opposite the portals of the theatre precisely as they emerged.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Nellie had expressed a desire to see this play, without giving long notice to him of her wish, and it followed, as a matter of course, that he managed to get gangway seats in the stalls at the most advantageous distance from the stage.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One evening, a week or so before the date fixed for the wedding, Philip Beaumont and Nellie had dined and gone together to the first night of some new play.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One evening, a week or so before the date fixed for the wedding, Philip Beaumont and Nellie had dined and gone together to the first night of some new play.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Tonight, for instance, the dinner which preceded the theatre was punctual and swiftly served, so that neither hurry nor undue lingering followed it: his motor slid up to the kerb-stone precisely as they quitted the restaurant, and it might be taken for granted that at the conclusion of the piece it would be bubbling up opposite the portals of the theatre precisely as they emerged.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading One evening, a week or so before the date fixed for the wedding, Philip Beaumont and Nellie had dined and gone together to the first night of some new play.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Things happened like that with him: his own unruffled smoothness, which seemed immune from any of the attacks of asperities of one kind or another, to which human nature is subject, seemed to create a similar well-ordered decorum in his activities.

the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading It was saliently characteristic of him--a peak, so to say, prominently uprising from the smooth level of his cultivated plains--that when arrangements for such diversions and businesses were in his hands they always went without a hitch.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading One evening, a week or so before the date fixed for the wedding, Philip Beaumont and Nellie had dined and gone together to the first night of some new play.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading Tonight, for instance, the dinner which preceded the theatre was punctual and swiftly served, so that neither hurry nor undue lingering followed it: his motor slid up to the kerb-stone precisely as they quitted the restaurant, and it might be taken for granted that at the conclusion of the piece it would be bubbling up opposite the portals of the theatre precisely as they emerged.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading It was saliently characteristic of him--a peak, so to say, prominently uprising from the smooth level of his cultivated plains--that when arrangements for such diversions and businesses were in his hands they always went without a hitch.

participate in games or sport

From this reading One evening, a week or so before the date fixed for the wedding, Philip Beaumont and Nellie had dined and gone together to the first night of some new play.

plural of “portal” — a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)

From this reading Tonight, for instance, the dinner which preceded the theatre was punctual and swiftly served, so that neither hurry nor undue lingering followed it: his motor slid up to the kerb-stone precisely as they quitted the restaurant, and it might be taken for granted that at the conclusion of the piece it would be bubbling up opposite the portals of the theatre precisely as they emerged.

past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further

From this reading Tonight, for instance, the dinner which preceded the theatre was punctual and swiftly served, so that neither hurry nor undue lingering followed it: his motor slid up to the kerb-stone precisely as they quitted the restaurant, and it might be taken for granted that at the conclusion of the piece it would be bubbling up opposite the portals of the theatre precisely as they emerged.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Tonight, for instance, the dinner which preceded the theatre was punctual and swiftly served, so that neither hurry nor undue lingering followed it: his motor slid up to the kerb-stone precisely as they quitted the restaurant, and it might be taken for granted that at the conclusion of the piece it would be bubbling up opposite the portals of the theatre precisely as they emerged.

in a prominent way

From this reading It was saliently characteristic of him--a peak, so to say, prominently uprising from the smooth level of his cultivated plains--that when arrangements for such diversions and businesses were in his hands they always went without a hitch.

acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed

From this reading Tonight, for instance, the dinner which preceded the theatre was punctual and swiftly served, so that neither hurry nor undue lingering followed it: his motor slid up to the kerb-stone precisely as they quitted the restaurant, and it might be taken for granted that at the conclusion of the piece it would be bubbling up opposite the portals of the theatre precisely as they emerged.

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From this reading Tonight, for instance, the dinner which preceded the theatre was punctual and swiftly served, so that neither hurry nor undue lingering followed it: his motor slid up to the kerb-stone precisely as they quitted the restaurant, and it might be taken for granted that at the conclusion of the piece it would be bubbling up opposite the portals of the theatre precisely as they emerged.

a building where people go to eat

From this reading Tonight, for instance, the dinner which preceded the theatre was punctual and swiftly served, so that neither hurry nor undue lingering followed it: his motor slid up to the kerb-stone precisely as they quitted the restaurant, and it might be taken for granted that at the conclusion of the piece it would be bubbling up opposite the portals of the theatre precisely as they emerged.

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From this reading It was saliently characteristic of him--a peak, so to say, prominently uprising from the smooth level of his cultivated plains--that when arrangements for such diversions and businesses were in his hands they always went without a hitch.

express in words

From this reading It was saliently characteristic of him--a peak, so to say, prominently uprising from the smooth level of his cultivated plains--that when arrangements for such diversions and businesses were in his hands they always went without a hitch.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading Nellie had expressed a desire to see this play, without giving long notice to him of her wish, and it followed, as a matter of course, that he managed to get gangway seats in the stalls at the most advantageous distance from the stage.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Nellie had expressed a desire to see this play, without giving long notice to him of her wish, and it followed, as a matter of course, that he managed to get gangway seats in the stalls at the most advantageous distance from the stage.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Things happened like that with him: his own unruffled smoothness, which seemed immune from any of the attacks of asperities of one kind or another, to which human nature is subject, seemed to create a similar well-ordered decorum in his activities.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Tonight, for instance, the dinner which preceded the theatre was punctual and swiftly served, so that neither hurry nor undue lingering followed it: his motor slid up to the kerb-stone precisely as they quitted the restaurant, and it might be taken for granted that at the conclusion of the piece it would be bubbling up opposite the portals of the theatre precisely as they emerged.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading Things happened like that with him: his own unruffled smoothness, which seemed immune from any of the attacks of asperities of one kind or another, to which human nature is subject, seemed to create a similar well-ordered decorum in his activities.

inflected form of “slide” — move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner

From this reading Tonight, for instance, the dinner which preceded the theatre was punctual and swiftly served, so that neither hurry nor undue lingering followed it: his motor slid up to the kerb-stone precisely as they quitted the restaurant, and it might be taken for granted that at the conclusion of the piece it would be bubbling up opposite the portals of the theatre precisely as they emerged.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading It was saliently characteristic of him--a peak, so to say, prominently uprising from the smooth level of his cultivated plains--that when arrangements for such diversions and businesses were in his hands they always went without a hitch.

a texture without roughness; smooth to the touch

From this reading Things happened like that with him: his own unruffled smoothness, which seemed immune from any of the attacks of asperities of one kind or another, to which human nature is subject, seemed to create a similar well-ordered decorum in his activities.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading One evening, a week or so before the date fixed for the wedding, Philip Beaumont and Nellie had dined and gone together to the first night of some new play.

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

From this reading One evening, a week or so before the date fixed for the wedding, Philip Beaumont and Nellie had dined and gone together to the first night of some new play.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading Nellie had expressed a desire to see this play, without giving long notice to him of her wish, and it followed, as a matter of course, that he managed to get gangway seats in the stalls at the most advantageous distance from the stage.

a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading Nellie had expressed a desire to see this play, without giving long notice to him of her wish, and it followed, as a matter of course, that he managed to get gangway seats in the stalls at the most advantageous distance from the stage.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Things happened like that with him: his own unruffled smoothness, which seemed immune from any of the attacks of asperities of one kind or another, to which human nature is subject, seemed to create a similar well-ordered decorum in his activities.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was saliently characteristic of him--a peak, so to say, prominently uprising from the smooth level of his cultivated plains--that when arrangements for such diversions and businesses were in his hands they always went without a hitch.

in a swift manner

From this reading Tonight, for instance, the dinner which preceded the theatre was punctual and swiftly served, so that neither hurry nor undue lingering followed it: his motor slid up to the kerb-stone precisely as they quitted the restaurant, and it might be taken for granted that at the conclusion of the piece it would be bubbling up opposite the portals of the theatre precisely as they emerged.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Tonight, for instance, the dinner which preceded the theatre was punctual and swiftly served, so that neither hurry nor undue lingering followed it: his motor slid up to the kerb-stone precisely as they quitted the restaurant, and it might be taken for granted that at the conclusion of the piece it would be bubbling up opposite the portals of the theatre precisely as they emerged.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was saliently characteristic of him--a peak, so to say, prominently uprising from the smooth level of his cultivated plains--that when arrangements for such diversions and businesses were in his hands they always went without a hitch.

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

From this reading One evening, a week or so before the date fixed for the wedding, Philip Beaumont and Nellie had dined and gone together to the first night of some new play.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading Tonight, for instance, the dinner which preceded the theatre was punctual and swiftly served, so that neither hurry nor undue lingering followed it: his motor slid up to the kerb-stone precisely as they quitted the restaurant, and it might be taken for granted that at the conclusion of the piece it would be bubbling up opposite the portals of the theatre precisely as they emerged.

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

From this reading It was saliently characteristic of him--a peak, so to say, prominently uprising from the smooth level of his cultivated plains--that when arrangements for such diversions and businesses were in his hands they always went without a hitch.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Things happened like that with him: his own unruffled smoothness, which seemed immune from any of the attacks of asperities of one kind or another, to which human nature is subject, seemed to create a similar well-ordered decorum in his activities.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Nellie had expressed a desire to see this play, without giving long notice to him of her wish, and it followed, as a matter of course, that he managed to get gangway seats in the stalls at the most advantageous distance from the stage.

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

From this reading One evening, a week or so before the date fixed for the wedding, Philip Beaumont and Nellie had dined and gone together to the first night of some new play.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading One evening, a week or so before the date fixed for the wedding, Philip Beaumont and Nellie had dined and gone together to the first night of some new play.

On the present night.

From this reading Tonight, for instance, the dinner which preceded the theatre was punctual and swiftly served, so that neither hurry nor undue lingering followed it: his motor slid up to the kerb-stone precisely as they quitted the restaurant, and it might be taken for granted that at the conclusion of the piece it would be bubbling up opposite the portals of the theatre precisely as they emerged.

not yet payable

From this reading Tonight, for instance, the dinner which preceded the theatre was punctual and swiftly served, so that neither hurry nor undue lingering followed it: his motor slid up to the kerb-stone precisely as they quitted the restaurant, and it might be taken for granted that at the conclusion of the piece it would be bubbling up opposite the portals of the theatre precisely as they emerged.

free from emotional agitation or nervous tension

From this reading Things happened like that with him: his own unruffled smoothness, which seemed immune from any of the attacks of asperities of one kind or another, to which human nature is subject, seemed to create a similar well-ordered decorum in his activities.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Tonight, for instance, the dinner which preceded the theatre was punctual and swiftly served, so that neither hurry nor undue lingering followed it: his motor slid up to the kerb-stone precisely as they quitted the restaurant, and it might be taken for granted that at the conclusion of the piece it would be bubbling up opposite the portals of the theatre precisely as they emerged.

organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

From this reading It was saliently characteristic of him--a peak, so to say, prominently uprising from the smooth level of his cultivated plains--that when arrangements for such diversions and businesses were in his hands they always went without a hitch.

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

From this reading It was saliently characteristic of him--a peak, so to say, prominently uprising from the smooth level of his cultivated plains--that when arrangements for such diversions and businesses were in his hands they always went without a hitch.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading One evening, a week or so before the date fixed for the wedding, Philip Beaumont and Nellie had dined and gone together to the first night of some new play.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading One evening, a week or so before the date fixed for the wedding, Philip Beaumont and Nellie had dined and gone together to the first night of some new play.

ordered well

From this reading Things happened like that with him: his own unruffled smoothness, which seemed immune from any of the attacks of asperities of one kind or another, to which human nature is subject, seemed to create a similar well-ordered decorum in his activities.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It was saliently characteristic of him--a peak, so to say, prominently uprising from the smooth level of his cultivated plains--that when arrangements for such diversions and businesses were in his hands they always went without a hitch.

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

From this reading It was saliently characteristic of him--a peak, so to say, prominently uprising from the smooth level of his cultivated plains--that when arrangements for such diversions and businesses were in his hands they always went without a hitch.

at the time that

From this reading It was saliently characteristic of him--a peak, so to say, prominently uprising from the smooth level of his cultivated plains--that when arrangements for such diversions and businesses were in his hands they always went without a hitch.

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

From this reading Things happened like that with him: his own unruffled smoothness, which seemed immune from any of the attacks of asperities of one kind or another, to which human nature is subject, seemed to create a similar well-ordered decorum in his activities.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Nellie had expressed a desire to see this play, without giving long notice to him of her wish, and it followed, as a matter of course, that he managed to get gangway seats in the stalls at the most advantageous distance from the stage.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Things happened like that with him: his own unruffled smoothness, which seemed immune from any of the attacks of asperities of one kind or another, to which human nature is subject, seemed to create a similar well-ordered decorum in his activities.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It was saliently characteristic of him--a peak, so to say, prominently uprising from the smooth level of his cultivated plains--that when arrangements for such diversions and businesses were in his hands they always went without a hitch.

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

From this reading Tonight, for instance, the dinner which preceded the theatre was punctual and swiftly served, so that neither hurry nor undue lingering followed it: his motor slid up to the kerb-stone precisely as they quitted the restaurant, and it might be taken for granted that at the conclusion of the piece it would be bubbling up opposite the portals of the theatre precisely as they emerged.