used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FALSE POSITION "Gaston!"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I thought you had completely forgotten me to-night," she said as he came rapidly toward her, "and that I should not even get speech of you."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
bellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
next to; at the side of
From this reading She took his hand and led him gently to a low divan; forcing him to sit down beside her, she studied his face intently for a moment or two.
boudoirnounUS /ˈbuːdɔɪr/
a lady's bedroom or private sitting room
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I thought you had completely forgotten me to-night," she said as he came rapidly toward her, "and that I should not even get speech of you."
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
captivatingadjectiveUS /ˈkæptɪveɪtɪŋ/
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "I thought you had completely forgotten me to-night," she said as he came rapidly toward her, "and that I should not even get speech of you."
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading M. de Stainville shook off his moodiness.
divannounUS /dɪˈvæn/
a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)
From this reading She took his hand and led him gently to a low divan; forcing him to sit down beside her, she studied his face intently for a moment or two.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She took his hand and led him gently to a low divan; forcing him to sit down beside her, she studied his face intently for a moment or two.
elusiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈluːsɪv/
difficult to describe
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
divisible by two
From this reading "I thought you had completely forgotten me to-night," she said as he came rapidly toward her, "and that I should not even get speech of you."
exquisiteadjectiveUS /ˈekskwəzət/
intense or sharp
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She took his hand and led him gently to a low divan; forcing him to sit down beside her, she studied his face intently for a moment or two.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading A FALSE POSITION "Gaston!"
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
forcingverbUS /ˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading She took his hand and led him gently to a low divan; forcing him to sit down beside her, she studied his face intently for a moment or two.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading "I thought you had completely forgotten me to-night," she said as he came rapidly toward her, "and that I should not even get speech of you."
Gaston
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From this reading A FALSE POSITION "Gaston!"
in a gradual manner
From this reading She took his hand and led him gently to a low divan; forcing him to sit down beside her, she studied his face intently for a moment or two.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I thought you had completely forgotten me to-night," she said as he came rapidly toward her, "and that I should not even get speech of you."
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I thought you had completely forgotten me to-night," she said as he came rapidly toward her, "and that I should not even get speech of you."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She took his hand and led him gently to a low divan; forcing him to sit down beside her, she studied his face intently for a moment or two.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I thought you had completely forgotten me to-night," she said as he came rapidly toward her, "and that I should not even get speech of you."
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I thought you had completely forgotten me to-night," she said as he came rapidly toward her, "and that I should not even get speech of you."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She took his hand and led him gently to a low divan; forcing him to sit down beside her, she studied his face intently for a moment or two.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading M. de Stainville shook off his moodiness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I thought you had completely forgotten me to-night," she said as he came rapidly toward her, "and that I should not even get speech of you."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading She took his hand and led him gently to a low divan; forcing him to sit down beside her, she studied his face intently for a moment or two.
Irène
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From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading She took his hand and led him gently to a low divan; forcing him to sit down beside her, she studied his face intently for a moment or two.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading She took his hand and led him gently to a low divan; forcing him to sit down beside her, she studied his face intently for a moment or two.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. de Stainville shook off his moodiness.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I thought you had completely forgotten me to-night," she said as he came rapidly toward her, "and that I should not even get speech of you."
a particular point in time
From this reading She took his hand and led him gently to a low divan; forcing him to sit down beside her, she studied his face intently for a moment or two.
moodinessnoun
a sullen gloomy feeling
From this reading M. de Stainville shook off his moodiness.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I thought you had completely forgotten me to-night," she said as he came rapidly toward her, "and that I should not even get speech of you."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading M. de Stainville shook off his moodiness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading A FALSE POSITION "Gaston!"
with speed
From this reading "I thought you had completely forgotten me to-night," she said as he came rapidly toward her, "and that I should not even get speech of you."
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I thought you had completely forgotten me to-night," she said as he came rapidly toward her, "and that I should not even get speech of you."
satin-hung
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I thought you had completely forgotten me to-night," she said as he came rapidly toward her, "and that I should not even get speech of you."
sheddingnounUS /ˈʃedɪŋ/
the process whereby something is shed
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading M. de Stainville shook off his moodiness.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I thought you had completely forgotten me to-night," she said as he came rapidly toward her, "and that I should not even get speech of you."
be seated
From this reading She took his hand and led him gently to a low divan; forcing him to sit down beside her, she studied his face intently for a moment or two.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading "I thought you had completely forgotten me to-night," she said as he came rapidly toward her, "and that I should not even get speech of you."
Stainville
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From this reading M. de Stainville shook off his moodiness.
having a supporting base
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading She took his hand and led him gently to a low divan; forcing him to sit down beside her, she studied his face intently for a moment or two.
swayverbUS /sweɪ/
move back and forth or sideways
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I thought you had completely forgotten me to-night," she said as he came rapidly toward her, "and that I should not even get speech of you."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
to-night
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From this reading "I thought you had completely forgotten me to-night," she said as he came rapidly toward her, "and that I should not even get speech of you."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She took his hand and led him gently to a low divan; forcing him to sit down beside her, she studied his face intently for a moment or two.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "I thought you had completely forgotten me to-night," she said as he came rapidly toward her, "and that I should not even get speech of you."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
a vivid mental image
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
well-shaded
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From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The vision of la belle Irène standing there in the satin-hung boudoir, the soft glow of well-shaded candles shedding an elusive, rosy light on the exquisite figure, with head thrown back and arms stretched out in a gesture of passionate appeal, was too captivating to permit of any other thought having sway over his brain, for the next second or two at any rate.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I thought you had completely forgotten me to-night," she said as he came rapidly toward her, "and that I should not even get speech of you."
