used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a little informal gathering at the Haighs’ that evening.
in actual fact
From this reading People often dropped in after dinner for some music, for Lady Haigh had actually brought her piano (without which no self-respecting bride then left her native land) up to Bab-us-Sahel with her.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading To-night there was the additional attraction that Lady Haigh had staying with her a handsome girl just out from home, who was understood, from the report of the other passengers on the steamer, to play the guitar and sing like an angel.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading People often dropped in after dinner for some music, for Lady Haigh had actually brought her piano (without which no self-respecting bride then left her native land) up to Bab-us-Sahel with her.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading True, it had been necessary to float it ashore in its case; but it was unanimously agreed that its tone had not suffered in the very least.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To-night there was the additional attraction that Lady Haigh had staying with her a handsome girl just out from home, who was understood, from the report of the other passengers on the steamer, to play the guitar and sing like an angel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To-night there was the additional attraction that Lady Haigh had staying with her a handsome girl just out from home, who was understood, from the report of the other passengers on the steamer, to play the guitar and sing like an angel.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading To-night there was the additional attraction that Lady Haigh had staying with her a handsome girl just out from home, who was understood, from the report of the other passengers on the steamer, to play the guitar and sing like an angel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lady Haigh herself had no love for music whatever, and in these days public opinion would have forbidden her to touch an instrument; but she did her duty as hostess by rattling off one of the dashing, crashing compositions of the day, and then thankfully left her guest to bear the burden of the entertainment.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading True, it had been necessary to float it ashore in its case; but it was unanimously agreed that its tone had not suffered in the very least.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was a little informal gathering at the Haighs’ that evening.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading To-night there was the additional attraction that Lady Haigh had staying with her a handsome girl just out from home, who was understood, from the report of the other passengers on the steamer, to play the guitar and sing like an angel.
Bab-us-Sahel
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From this reading People often dropped in after dinner for some music, for Lady Haigh had actually brought her piano (without which no self-respecting bride then left her native land) up to Bab-us-Sahel with her.
have
From this reading Lady Haigh herself had no love for music whatever, and in these days public opinion would have forbidden her to touch an instrument; but she did her duty as hostess by rattling off one of the dashing, crashing compositions of the day, and then thankfully left her guest to bear the burden of the entertainment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading True, it had been necessary to float it ashore in its case; but it was unanimously agreed that its tone had not suffered in the very least.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading People often dropped in after dinner for some music, for Lady Haigh had actually brought her piano (without which no self-respecting bride then left her native land) up to Bab-us-Sahel with her.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading People often dropped in after dinner for some music, for Lady Haigh had actually brought her piano (without which no self-respecting bride then left her native land) up to Bab-us-Sahel with her.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading Lady Haigh herself had no love for music whatever, and in these days public opinion would have forbidden her to touch an instrument; but she did her duty as hostess by rattling off one of the dashing, crashing compositions of the day, and then thankfully left her guest to bear the burden of the entertainment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading True, it had been necessary to float it ashore in its case; but it was unanimously agreed that its tone had not suffered in the very least.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lady Haigh herself had no love for music whatever, and in these days public opinion would have forbidden her to touch an instrument; but she did her duty as hostess by rattling off one of the dashing, crashing compositions of the day, and then thankfully left her guest to bear the burden of the entertainment.
an occurrence of something
From this reading True, it had been necessary to float it ashore in its case; but it was unanimously agreed that its tone had not suffered in the very least.
compositionsnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “composition” — the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading Lady Haigh herself had no love for music whatever, and in these days public opinion would have forbidden her to touch an instrument; but she did her duty as hostess by rattling off one of the dashing, crashing compositions of the day, and then thankfully left her guest to bear the burden of the entertainment.
crashingadjectiveUS /ˈkræʃɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading Lady Haigh herself had no love for music whatever, and in these days public opinion would have forbidden her to touch an instrument; but she did her duty as hostess by rattling off one of the dashing, crashing compositions of the day, and then thankfully left her guest to bear the burden of the entertainment.
dashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
From this reading Lady Haigh herself had no love for music whatever, and in these days public opinion would have forbidden her to touch an instrument; but she did her duty as hostess by rattling off one of the dashing, crashing compositions of the day, and then thankfully left her guest to bear the burden of the entertainment.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Lady Haigh herself had no love for music whatever, and in these days public opinion would have forbidden her to touch an instrument; but she did her duty as hostess by rattling off one of the dashing, crashing compositions of the day, and then thankfully left her guest to bear the burden of the entertainment.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Lady Haigh herself had no love for music whatever, and in these days public opinion would have forbidden her to touch an instrument; but she did her duty as hostess by rattling off one of the dashing, crashing compositions of the day, and then thankfully left her guest to bear the burden of the entertainment.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Lady Haigh herself had no love for music whatever, and in these days public opinion would have forbidden her to touch an instrument; but she did her duty as hostess by rattling off one of the dashing, crashing compositions of the day, and then thankfully left her guest to bear the burden of the entertainment.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading People often dropped in after dinner for some music, for Lady Haigh had actually brought her piano (without which no self-respecting bride then left her native land) up to Bab-us-Sahel with her.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading People often dropped in after dinner for some music, for Lady Haigh had actually brought her piano (without which no self-respecting bride then left her native land) up to Bab-us-Sahel with her.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Lady Haigh herself had no love for music whatever, and in these days public opinion would have forbidden her to touch an instrument; but she did her duty as hostess by rattling off one of the dashing, crashing compositions of the day, and then thankfully left her guest to bear the burden of the entertainment.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Lady Haigh herself had no love for music whatever, and in these days public opinion would have forbidden her to touch an instrument; but she did her duty as hostess by rattling off one of the dashing, crashing compositions of the day, and then thankfully left her guest to bear the burden of the entertainment.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading There was a little informal gathering at the Haighs’ that evening.
floatverbUS /floʊt/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading True, it had been necessary to float it ashore in its case; but it was unanimously agreed that its tone had not suffered in the very least.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading People often dropped in after dinner for some music, for Lady Haigh had actually brought her piano (without which no self-respecting bride then left her native land) up to Bab-us-Sahel with her.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading Lady Haigh herself had no love for music whatever, and in these days public opinion would have forbidden her to touch an instrument; but she did her duty as hostess by rattling off one of the dashing, crashing compositions of the day, and then thankfully left her guest to bear the burden of the entertainment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To-night there was the additional attraction that Lady Haigh had staying with her a handsome girl just out from home, who was understood, from the report of the other passengers on the steamer, to play the guitar and sing like an angel.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading There was a little informal gathering at the Haighs’ that evening.
a young female
From this reading To-night there was the additional attraction that Lady Haigh had staying with her a handsome girl just out from home, who was understood, from the report of the other passengers on the steamer, to play the guitar and sing like an angel.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Lady Haigh herself had no love for music whatever, and in these days public opinion would have forbidden her to touch an instrument; but she did her duty as hostess by rattling off one of the dashing, crashing compositions of the day, and then thankfully left her guest to bear the burden of the entertainment.
guitarnounUS /ɡɪˈtɑːr/
a stringed instrument usually having six strings; played by strumming or plucking
From this reading To-night there was the additional attraction that Lady Haigh had staying with her a handsome girl just out from home, who was understood, from the report of the other passengers on the steamer, to play the guitar and sing like an angel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading People often dropped in after dinner for some music, for Lady Haigh had actually brought her piano (without which no self-respecting bride then left her native land) up to Bab-us-Sahel with her.
Haigh
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From this reading People often dropped in after dinner for some music, for Lady Haigh had actually brought her piano (without which no self-respecting bride then left her native land) up to Bab-us-Sahel with her.
Haighs
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From this reading There was a little informal gathering at the Haighs’ that evening.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading To-night there was the additional attraction that Lady Haigh had staying with her a handsome girl just out from home, who was understood, from the report of the other passengers on the steamer, to play the guitar and sing like an angel.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Lady Haigh herself had no love for music whatever, and in these days public opinion would have forbidden her to touch an instrument; but she did her duty as hostess by rattling off one of the dashing, crashing compositions of the day, and then thankfully left her guest to bear the burden of the entertainment.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading People often dropped in after dinner for some music, for Lady Haigh had actually brought her piano (without which no self-respecting bride then left her native land) up to Bab-us-Sahel with her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Lady Haigh herself had no love for music whatever, and in these days public opinion would have forbidden her to touch an instrument; but she did her duty as hostess by rattling off one of the dashing, crashing compositions of the day, and then thankfully left her guest to bear the burden of the entertainment.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading To-night there was the additional attraction that Lady Haigh had staying with her a handsome girl just out from home, who was understood, from the report of the other passengers on the steamer, to play the guitar and sing like an angel.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading Lady Haigh herself had no love for music whatever, and in these days public opinion would have forbidden her to touch an instrument; but she did her duty as hostess by rattling off one of the dashing, crashing compositions of the day, and then thankfully left her guest to bear the burden of the entertainment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading People often dropped in after dinner for some music, for Lady Haigh had actually brought her piano (without which no self-respecting bride then left her native land) up to Bab-us-Sahel with her.
informaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrməl/
not formal
From this reading There was a little informal gathering at the Haighs’ that evening.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading Lady Haigh herself had no love for music whatever, and in these days public opinion would have forbidden her to touch an instrument; but she did her duty as hostess by rattling off one of the dashing, crashing compositions of the day, and then thankfully left her guest to bear the burden of the entertainment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading True, it had been necessary to float it ashore in its case; but it was unanimously agreed that its tone had not suffered in the very least.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading True, it had been necessary to float it ashore in its case; but it was unanimously agreed that its tone had not suffered in the very least.
and nothing more
From this reading To-night there was the additional attraction that Lady Haigh had staying with her a handsome girl just out from home, who was understood, from the report of the other passengers on the steamer, to play the guitar and sing like an angel.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading People often dropped in after dinner for some music, for Lady Haigh had actually brought her piano (without which no self-respecting bride then left her native land) up to Bab-us-Sahel with her.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading People often dropped in after dinner for some music, for Lady Haigh had actually brought her piano (without which no self-respecting bride then left her native land) up to Bab-us-Sahel with her.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading True, it had been necessary to float it ashore in its case; but it was unanimously agreed that its tone had not suffered in the very least.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading People often dropped in after dinner for some music, for Lady Haigh had actually brought her piano (without which no self-respecting bride then left her native land) up to Bab-us-Sahel with her.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading To-night there was the additional attraction that Lady Haigh had staying with her a handsome girl just out from home, who was understood, from the report of the other passengers on the steamer, to play the guitar and sing like an angel.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was a little informal gathering at the Haighs’ that evening.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Lady Haigh herself had no love for music whatever, and in these days public opinion would have forbidden her to touch an instrument; but she did her duty as hostess by rattling off one of the dashing, crashing compositions of the day, and then thankfully left her guest to bear the burden of the entertainment.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading People often dropped in after dinner for some music, for Lady Haigh had actually brought her piano (without which no self-respecting bride then left her native land) up to Bab-us-Sahel with her.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading People often dropped in after dinner for some music, for Lady Haigh had actually brought her piano (without which no self-respecting bride then left her native land) up to Bab-us-Sahel with her.
absolutely essential
From this reading True, it had been necessary to float it ashore in its case; but it was unanimously agreed that its tone had not suffered in the very least.
not any; not one
From this reading People often dropped in after dinner for some music, for Lady Haigh had actually brought her piano (without which no self-respecting bride then left her native land) up to Bab-us-Sahel with her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading True, it had been necessary to float it ashore in its case; but it was unanimously agreed that its tone had not suffered in the very least.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To-night there was the additional attraction that Lady Haigh had staying with her a handsome girl just out from home, who was understood, from the report of the other passengers on the steamer, to play the guitar and sing like an angel.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Lady Haigh herself had no love for music whatever, and in these days public opinion would have forbidden her to touch an instrument; but she did her duty as hostess by rattling off one of the dashing, crashing compositions of the day, and then thankfully left her guest to bear the burden of the entertainment.
many times at short intervals
From this reading People often dropped in after dinner for some music, for Lady Haigh had actually brought her piano (without which no self-respecting bride then left her native land) up to Bab-us-Sahel with her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To-night there was the additional attraction that Lady Haigh had staying with her a handsome girl just out from home, who was understood, from the report of the other passengers on the steamer, to play the guitar and sing like an angel.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Lady Haigh herself had no love for music whatever, and in these days public opinion would have forbidden her to touch an instrument; but she did her duty as hostess by rattling off one of the dashing, crashing compositions of the day, and then thankfully left her guest to bear the burden of the entertainment.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Lady Haigh herself had no love for music whatever, and in these days public opinion would have forbidden her to touch an instrument; but she did her duty as hostess by rattling off one of the dashing, crashing compositions of the day, and then thankfully left her guest to bear the burden of the entertainment.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading To-night there was the additional attraction that Lady Haigh had staying with her a handsome girl just out from home, who was understood, from the report of the other passengers on the steamer, to play the guitar and sing like an angel.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading To-night there was the additional attraction that Lady Haigh had staying with her a handsome girl just out from home, who was understood, from the report of the other passengers on the steamer, to play the guitar and sing like an angel.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading To-night there was the additional attraction that Lady Haigh had staying with her a handsome girl just out from home, who was understood, from the report of the other passengers on the steamer, to play the guitar and sing like an angel.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People often dropped in after dinner for some music, for Lady Haigh had actually brought her piano (without which no self-respecting bride then left her native land) up to Bab-us-Sahel with her.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading People often dropped in after dinner for some music, for Lady Haigh had actually brought her piano (without which no self-respecting bride then left her native land) up to Bab-us-Sahel with her.
participate in games or sport
From this reading To-night there was the additional attraction that Lady Haigh had staying with her a handsome girl just out from home, who was understood, from the report of the other passengers on the steamer, to play the guitar and sing like an angel.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Lady Haigh herself had no love for music whatever, and in these days public opinion would have forbidden her to touch an instrument; but she did her duty as hostess by rattling off one of the dashing, crashing compositions of the day, and then thankfully left her guest to bear the burden of the entertainment.
rattlingnounUS /ˈrætlɪŋ/
a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
From this reading Lady Haigh herself had no love for music whatever, and in these days public opinion would have forbidden her to touch an instrument; but she did her duty as hostess by rattling off one of the dashing, crashing compositions of the day, and then thankfully left her guest to bear the burden of the entertainment.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading To-night there was the additional attraction that Lady Haigh had staying with her a handsome girl just out from home, who was understood, from the report of the other passengers on the steamer, to play the guitar and sing like an angel.
self-respectingadjectiveUS /ˌselfrɪˈspektɪŋ/
having or showing self-esteem
From this reading People often dropped in after dinner for some music, for Lady Haigh had actually brought her piano (without which no self-respecting bride then left her native land) up to Bab-us-Sahel with her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lady Haigh herself had no love for music whatever, and in these days public opinion would have forbidden her to touch an instrument; but she did her duty as hostess by rattling off one of the dashing, crashing compositions of the day, and then thankfully left her guest to bear the burden of the entertainment.
deliver by singing
From this reading To-night there was the additional attraction that Lady Haigh had staying with her a handsome girl just out from home, who was understood, from the report of the other passengers on the steamer, to play the guitar and sing like an angel.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading People often dropped in after dinner for some music, for Lady Haigh had actually brought her piano (without which no self-respecting bride then left her native land) up to Bab-us-Sahel with her.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading To-night there was the additional attraction that Lady Haigh had staying with her a handsome girl just out from home, who was understood, from the report of the other passengers on the steamer, to play the guitar and sing like an angel.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading To-night there was the additional attraction that Lady Haigh had staying with her a handsome girl just out from home, who was understood, from the report of the other passengers on the steamer, to play the guitar and sing like an angel.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading True, it had been necessary to float it ashore in its case; but it was unanimously agreed that its tone had not suffered in the very least.
thankfullyadverbUS /ˈθæŋkfəli/
in a thankful manner; with thanks
From this reading Lady Haigh herself had no love for music whatever, and in these days public opinion would have forbidden her to touch an instrument; but she did her duty as hostess by rattling off one of the dashing, crashing compositions of the day, and then thankfully left her guest to bear the burden of the entertainment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was a little informal gathering at the Haighs’ that evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was a little informal gathering at the Haighs’ that evening.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading People often dropped in after dinner for some music, for Lady Haigh had actually brought her piano (without which no self-respecting bride then left her native land) up to Bab-us-Sahel with her.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a little informal gathering at the Haighs’ that evening.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Lady Haigh herself had no love for music whatever, and in these days public opinion would have forbidden her to touch an instrument; but she did her duty as hostess by rattling off one of the dashing, crashing compositions of the day, and then thankfully left her guest to bear the burden of the entertainment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading People often dropped in after dinner for some music, for Lady Haigh had actually brought her piano (without which no self-respecting bride then left her native land) up to Bab-us-Sahel with her.
To-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To-night there was the additional attraction that Lady Haigh had staying with her a handsome girl just out from home, who was understood, from the report of the other passengers on the steamer, to play the guitar and sing like an angel.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading True, it had been necessary to float it ashore in its case; but it was unanimously agreed that its tone had not suffered in the very least.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Lady Haigh herself had no love for music whatever, and in these days public opinion would have forbidden her to touch an instrument; but she did her duty as hostess by rattling off one of the dashing, crashing compositions of the day, and then thankfully left her guest to bear the burden of the entertainment.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, it had been necessary to float it ashore in its case; but it was unanimously agreed that its tone had not suffered in the very least.
unanimouslyadverbUS /juːˈnænəməsli/
of one mind; without dissent
From this reading True, it had been necessary to float it ashore in its case; but it was unanimously agreed that its tone had not suffered in the very least.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading To-night there was the additional attraction that Lady Haigh had staying with her a handsome girl just out from home, who was understood, from the report of the other passengers on the steamer, to play the guitar and sing like an angel.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading People often dropped in after dinner for some music, for Lady Haigh had actually brought her piano (without which no self-respecting bride then left her native land) up to Bab-us-Sahel with her.
precisely as stated
From this reading True, it had been necessary to float it ashore in its case; but it was unanimously agreed that its tone had not suffered in the very least.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a little informal gathering at the Haighs’ that evening.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Lady Haigh herself had no love for music whatever, and in these days public opinion would have forbidden her to touch an instrument; but she did her duty as hostess by rattling off one of the dashing, crashing compositions of the day, and then thankfully left her guest to bear the burden of the entertainment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading People often dropped in after dinner for some music, for Lady Haigh had actually brought her piano (without which no self-respecting bride then left her native land) up to Bab-us-Sahel with her.
which person or people
From this reading To-night there was the additional attraction that Lady Haigh had staying with her a handsome girl just out from home, who was understood, from the report of the other passengers on the steamer, to play the guitar and sing like an angel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading People often dropped in after dinner for some music, for Lady Haigh had actually brought her piano (without which no self-respecting bride then left her native land) up to Bab-us-Sahel with her.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading People often dropped in after dinner for some music, for Lady Haigh had actually brought her piano (without which no self-respecting bride then left her native land) up to Bab-us-Sahel with her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Lady Haigh herself had no love for music whatever, and in these days public opinion would have forbidden her to touch an instrument; but she did her duty as hostess by rattling off one of the dashing, crashing compositions of the day, and then thankfully left her guest to bear the burden of the entertainment.
