Chapter XXXIV

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From this reading Alwynne was kissed, rather gravely, but Elsbeth and Roger greeted each other like the oldest of trusted friends.

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From this reading Alwynne's eyebrows lifted, but Elsbeth ignored her.

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

From this reading Elsbeth, sitting at the window, had seen them come down the street, and was at the door to welcome them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Elsbeth, sitting at the window, had seen them come down the street, and was at the door to welcome them.

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

From this reading She scolded Roger for being late, showed him his roses, revived and fragrant in their blue bowls; and when Alwynne turned to go and dress, declared that he looked starved, that supper was long overdue, and must be eaten at once.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading She scolded Roger for being late, showed him his roses, revived and fragrant in their blue bowls; and when Alwynne turned to go and dress, declared that he looked starved, that supper was long overdue, and must be eaten at once.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading She scolded Roger for being late, showed him his roses, revived and fragrant in their blue bowls; and when Alwynne turned to go and dress, declared that he looked starved, that supper was long overdue, and must be eaten at once.

a bowling game played on a level lawn with biased wooden balls that are rolled at a jack

From this reading She scolded Roger for being late, showed him his roses, revived and fragrant in their blue bowls; and when Alwynne turned to go and dress, declared that he looked starved, that supper was long overdue, and must be eaten at once.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Alwynne was kissed, rather gravely, but Elsbeth and Roger greeted each other like the oldest of trusted friends.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Elsbeth, sitting at the window, had seen them come down the street, and was at the door to welcome them.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading She scolded Roger for being late, showed him his roses, revived and fragrant in their blue bowls; and when Alwynne turned to go and dress, declared that he looked starved, that supper was long overdue, and must be eaten at once.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Elsbeth, sitting at the window, had seen them come down the street, and was at the door to welcome them.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Elsbeth, sitting at the window, had seen them come down the street, and was at the door to welcome them.

put on clothes

From this reading She scolded Roger for being late, showed him his roses, revived and fragrant in their blue bowls; and when Alwynne turned to go and dress, declared that he looked starved, that supper was long overdue, and must be eaten at once.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Alwynne was kissed, rather gravely, but Elsbeth and Roger greeted each other like the oldest of trusted friends.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading She scolded Roger for being late, showed him his roses, revived and fragrant in their blue bowls; and when Alwynne turned to go and dress, declared that he looked starved, that supper was long overdue, and must be eaten at once.

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From this reading Elsbeth, sitting at the window, had seen them come down the street, and was at the door to welcome them.

plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye

From this reading Alwynne's eyebrows lifted, but Elsbeth ignored her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She scolded Roger for being late, showed him his roses, revived and fragrant in their blue bowls; and when Alwynne turned to go and dress, declared that he looked starved, that supper was long overdue, and must be eaten at once.

pleasant-smelling

From this reading She scolded Roger for being late, showed him his roses, revived and fragrant in their blue bowls; and when Alwynne turned to go and dress, declared that he looked starved, that supper was long overdue, and must be eaten at once.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Alwynne was kissed, rather gravely, but Elsbeth and Roger greeted each other like the oldest of trusted friends.

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

From this reading She scolded Roger for being late, showed him his roses, revived and fragrant in their blue bowls; and when Alwynne turned to go and dress, declared that he looked starved, that supper was long overdue, and must be eaten at once.

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading Alwynne was kissed, rather gravely, but Elsbeth and Roger greeted each other like the oldest of trusted friends.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading Alwynne was kissed, rather gravely, but Elsbeth and Roger greeted each other like the oldest of trusted friends.

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

From this reading Elsbeth, sitting at the window, had seen them come down the street, and was at the door to welcome them.

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

From this reading She scolded Roger for being late, showed him his roses, revived and fragrant in their blue bowls; and when Alwynne turned to go and dress, declared that he looked starved, that supper was long overdue, and must be eaten at once.

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

From this reading Alwynne's eyebrows lifted, but Elsbeth ignored her.

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

From this reading She scolded Roger for being late, showed him his roses, revived and fragrant in their blue bowls; and when Alwynne turned to go and dress, declared that he looked starved, that supper was long overdue, and must be eaten at once.

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

From this reading She scolded Roger for being late, showed him his roses, revived and fragrant in their blue bowls; and when Alwynne turned to go and dress, declared that he looked starved, that supper was long overdue, and must be eaten at once.

disregarded

From this reading Alwynne's eyebrows lifted, but Elsbeth ignored her.

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

From this reading She scolded Roger for being late, showed him his roses, revived and fragrant in their blue bowls; and when Alwynne turned to go and dress, declared that he looked starved, that supper was long overdue, and must be eaten at once.

past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.

From this reading Alwynne was kissed, rather gravely, but Elsbeth and Roger greeted each other like the oldest of trusted friends.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading She scolded Roger for being late, showed him his roses, revived and fragrant in their blue bowls; and when Alwynne turned to go and dress, declared that he looked starved, that supper was long overdue, and must be eaten at once.

held up in the air

From this reading Alwynne's eyebrows lifted, but Elsbeth ignored her.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Alwynne was kissed, rather gravely, but Elsbeth and Roger greeted each other like the oldest of trusted friends.

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 She scolded Roger for being late, showed him his roses, revived and fragrant in their blue bowls; and when Alwynne turned to go and dress, declared that he looked starved, that supper was long overdue, and must be eaten at once.

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

From this reading She scolded Roger for being late, showed him his roses, revived and fragrant in their blue bowls; and when Alwynne turned to go and dress, declared that he looked starved, that supper was long overdue, and must be eaten at once.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading She scolded Roger for being late, showed him his roses, revived and fragrant in their blue bowls; and when Alwynne turned to go and dress, declared that he looked starved, that supper was long overdue, and must be eaten at once.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Alwynne was kissed, rather gravely, but Elsbeth and Roger greeted each other like the oldest of trusted friends.

superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Alwynne was kissed, rather gravely, but Elsbeth and Roger greeted each other like the oldest of trusted friends.

on one occasion

From this reading She scolded Roger for being late, showed him his roses, revived and fragrant in their blue bowls; and when Alwynne turned to go and dress, declared that he looked starved, that supper was long overdue, and must be eaten at once.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Alwynne was kissed, rather gravely, but Elsbeth and Roger greeted each other like the oldest of trusted friends.

past due; not paid at the scheduled time

From this reading She scolded Roger for being late, showed him his roses, revived and fragrant in their blue bowls; and when Alwynne turned to go and dress, declared that he looked starved, that supper was long overdue, and must be eaten at once.

on the contrary

From this reading Alwynne was kissed, rather gravely, but Elsbeth and Roger greeted each other like the oldest of trusted friends.

restored to consciousness or life or vigor

From this reading She scolded Roger for being late, showed him his roses, revived and fragrant in their blue bowls; and when Alwynne turned to go and dress, declared that he looked starved, that supper was long overdue, and must be eaten at once.

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From this reading Alwynne was kissed, rather gravely, but Elsbeth and Roger greeted each other like the oldest of trusted friends.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading She scolded Roger for being late, showed him his roses, revived and fragrant in their blue bowls; and when Alwynne turned to go and dress, declared that he looked starved, that supper was long overdue, and must be eaten at once.

past form of “scold” — censure severely or angrily

From this reading She scolded Roger for being late, showed him his roses, revived and fragrant in their blue bowls; and when Alwynne turned to go and dress, declared that he looked starved, that supper was long overdue, and must be eaten at once.

past form of “second” — give support or one's approval to

From this reading Roger seconded her, and to supper they went.

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

From this reading Elsbeth, sitting at the window, had seen them come down the street, and was at the door to welcome them.

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

From this reading She scolded Roger for being late, showed him his roses, revived and fragrant in their blue bowls; and when Alwynne turned to go and dress, declared that he looked starved, that supper was long overdue, and must be eaten at once.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading She scolded Roger for being late, showed him his roses, revived and fragrant in their blue bowls; and when Alwynne turned to go and dress, declared that he looked starved, that supper was long overdue, and must be eaten at once.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Elsbeth, sitting at the window, had seen them come down the street, and was at the door to welcome them.

suffering from lack of food

From this reading She scolded Roger for being late, showed him his roses, revived and fragrant in their blue bowls; and when Alwynne turned to go and dress, declared that he looked starved, that supper was long overdue, and must be eaten at once.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Elsbeth, sitting at the window, had seen them come down the street, and was at the door to welcome them.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading She scolded Roger for being late, showed him his roses, revived and fragrant in their blue bowls; and when Alwynne turned to go and dress, declared that he looked starved, that supper was long overdue, and must be eaten at once.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She scolded Roger for being late, showed him his roses, revived and fragrant in their blue bowls; and when Alwynne turned to go and dress, declared that he looked starved, that supper was long overdue, and must be eaten at once.

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

From this reading Elsbeth, sitting at the window, had seen them come down the street, and was at the door to welcome them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She scolded Roger for being late, showed him his roses, revived and fragrant in their blue bowls; and when Alwynne turned to go and dress, declared that he looked starved, that supper was long overdue, and must be eaten at once.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Elsbeth, sitting at the window, had seen them come down the street, and was at the door to welcome them.

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

From this reading Roger seconded her, and to supper they went.

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

From this reading Elsbeth, sitting at the window, had seen them come down the street, and was at the door to welcome them.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading Alwynne was kissed, rather gravely, but Elsbeth and Roger greeted each other like the oldest of trusted friends.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading She scolded Roger for being late, showed him his roses, revived and fragrant in their blue bowls; and when Alwynne turned to go and dress, declared that he looked starved, that supper was long overdue, and must be eaten at once.

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

From this reading Elsbeth, sitting at the window, had seen them come down the street, and was at the door to welcome them.

accept gladly

From this reading Elsbeth, sitting at the window, had seen them come down the street, and was at the door to welcome them.

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

From this reading Roger seconded her, and to supper they went.

at the time that

From this reading She scolded Roger for being late, showed him his roses, revived and fragrant in their blue bowls; and when Alwynne turned to go and dress, declared that he looked starved, that supper was long overdue, and must be eaten at once.

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 Elsbeth, sitting at the window, had seen them come down the street, and was at the door to welcome them.