Chapter X · Enter Gladys and Mr. Townsend

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

From this reading “Why, Gladys Le Baron, this is a surprise!” gayly said Grace Carter next afternoon, when the two parties of girls and men had left their automobiles and had come aboard Governor Post’s yacht, the “Penguin,” that lay just outside the New London harbor.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading “Why, Gladys Le Baron, this is a surprise!” gayly said Grace Carter next afternoon, when the two parties of girls and men had left their automobiles and had come aboard Governor Post’s yacht, the “Penguin,” that lay just outside the New London harbor.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading Gladys gave Grace’s cheek an affected peck with her lips.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading “Why, Gladys Le Baron, this is a surprise!” gayly said Grace Carter next afternoon, when the two parties of girls and men had left their automobiles and had come aboard Governor Post’s yacht, the “Penguin,” that lay just outside the New London harbor.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “I have a better right to ask that question of you,” Gladys pouted, “only I am not surprised.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Gladys gave Grace’s cheek an affected peck with her lips.

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

From this reading “Why, Gladys Le Baron, this is a surprise!” gayly said Grace Carter next afternoon, when the two parties of girls and men had left their automobiles and had come aboard Governor Post’s yacht, the “Penguin,” that lay just outside the New London harbor.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “I have a better right to ask that question of you,” Gladys pouted, “only I am not surprised.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Grace was awaiting her turn to be introduced to her host and hostess, when she spied Gladys, in a pale blue flannel suit and a cream felt hat, strolling down the deck, looking very much at home.

plural of “automobile” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading “Why, Gladys Le Baron, this is a surprise!” gayly said Grace Carter next afternoon, when the two parties of girls and men had left their automobiles and had come aboard Governor Post’s yacht, the “Penguin,” that lay just outside the New London harbor.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading Grace was awaiting her turn to be introduced to her host and hostess, when she spied Gladys, in a pale blue flannel suit and a cream felt hat, strolling down the deck, looking very much at home.

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading “Why, Gladys Le Baron, this is a surprise!” gayly said Grace Carter next afternoon, when the two parties of girls and men had left their automobiles and had come aboard Governor Post’s yacht, the “Penguin,” that lay just outside the New London harbor.

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

From this reading Grace was awaiting her turn to be introduced to her host and hostess, when she spied Gladys, in a pale blue flannel suit and a cream felt hat, strolling down the deck, looking very much at home.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading “I have a better right to ask that question of you,” Gladys pouted, “only I am not surprised.

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

From this reading Grace was awaiting her turn to be introduced to her host and hostess, when she spied Gladys, in a pale blue flannel suit and a cream felt hat, strolling down the deck, looking very much at home.

Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)

From this reading “Why, Gladys Le Baron, this is a surprise!” gayly said Grace Carter next afternoon, when the two parties of girls and men had left their automobiles and had come aboard Governor Post’s yacht, the “Penguin,” that lay just outside the New London harbor.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading Gladys gave Grace’s cheek an affected peck with her lips.

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

From this reading “Why, Gladys Le Baron, this is a surprise!” gayly said Grace Carter next afternoon, when the two parties of girls and men had left their automobiles and had come aboard Governor Post’s yacht, the “Penguin,” that lay just outside the New London harbor.

the best people or things in a group

From this reading Grace was awaiting her turn to be introduced to her host and hostess, when she spied Gladys, in a pale blue flannel suit and a cream felt hat, strolling down the deck, looking very much at home.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading Grace was awaiting her turn to be introduced to her host and hostess, when she spied Gladys, in a pale blue flannel suit and a cream felt hat, strolling down the deck, looking very much at home.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading “How ever did _you_ get here?” queried Grace, smiling.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Grace was awaiting her turn to be introduced to her host and hostess, when she spied Gladys, in a pale blue flannel suit and a cream felt hat, strolling down the deck, looking very much at home.

at any time

From this reading “How ever did _you_ get here?” queried Grace, smiling.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Grace was awaiting her turn to be introduced to her host and hostess, when she spied Gladys, in a pale blue flannel suit and a cream felt hat, strolling down the deck, looking very much at home.

a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing

From this reading Grace was awaiting her turn to be introduced to her host and hostess, when she spied Gladys, in a pale blue flannel suit and a cream felt hat, strolling down the deck, looking very much at home.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Gladys gave Grace’s cheek an affected peck with her lips.

in a joyous manner

From this reading “Why, Gladys Le Baron, this is a surprise!” gayly said Grace Carter next afternoon, when the two parties of girls and men had left their automobiles and had come aboard Governor Post’s yacht, the “Penguin,” that lay just outside the New London harbor.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “How ever did _you_ get here?” queried Grace, smiling.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading “Why, Gladys Le Baron, this is a surprise!” gayly said Grace Carter next afternoon, when the two parties of girls and men had left their automobiles and had come aboard Governor Post’s yacht, the “Penguin,” that lay just outside the New London harbor.

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From this reading “Why, Gladys Le Baron, this is a surprise!” gayly said Grace Carter next afternoon, when the two parties of girls and men had left their automobiles and had come aboard Governor Post’s yacht, the “Penguin,” that lay just outside the New London harbor.

the head of a state government

From this reading “Why, Gladys Le Baron, this is a surprise!” gayly said Grace Carter next afternoon, when the two parties of girls and men had left their automobiles and had come aboard Governor Post’s yacht, the “Penguin,” that lay just outside the New London harbor.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading “Why, Gladys Le Baron, this is a surprise!” gayly said Grace Carter next afternoon, when the two parties of girls and men had left their automobiles and had come aboard Governor Post’s yacht, the “Penguin,” that lay just outside the New London harbor.

possessive form of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading Gladys gave Grace’s cheek an affected peck with her lips.

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

From this reading “Why, Gladys Le Baron, this is a surprise!” gayly said Grace Carter next afternoon, when the two parties of girls and men had left their automobiles and had come aboard Governor Post’s yacht, the “Penguin,” that lay just outside the New London harbor.

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading “Why, Gladys Le Baron, this is a surprise!” gayly said Grace Carter next afternoon, when the two parties of girls and men had left their automobiles and had come aboard Governor Post’s yacht, the “Penguin,” that lay just outside the New London harbor.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Grace was awaiting her turn to be introduced to her host and hostess, when she spied Gladys, in a pale blue flannel suit and a cream felt hat, strolling down the deck, looking very much at home.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “I have a better right to ask that question of you,” Gladys pouted, “only I am not surprised.

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

From this reading Grace was awaiting her turn to be introduced to her host and hostess, when she spied Gladys, in a pale blue flannel suit and a cream felt hat, strolling down the deck, looking very much at home.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “How ever did _you_ get here?” queried Grace, smiling.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Grace was awaiting her turn to be introduced to her host and hostess, when she spied Gladys, in a pale blue flannel suit and a cream felt hat, strolling down the deck, looking very much at home.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading Grace was awaiting her turn to be introduced to her host and hostess, when she spied Gladys, in a pale blue flannel suit and a cream felt hat, strolling down the deck, looking very much at home.

a woman host

From this reading Grace was awaiting her turn to be introduced to her host and hostess, when she spied Gladys, in a pale blue flannel suit and a cream felt hat, strolling down the deck, looking very much at home.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “How ever did _you_ get here?” queried Grace, smiling.

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

From this reading “I have a better right to ask that question of you,” Gladys pouted, “only I am not surprised.

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

From this reading Grace was awaiting her turn to be introduced to her host and hostess, when she spied Gladys, in a pale blue flannel suit and a cream felt hat, strolling down the deck, looking very much at home.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading Grace was awaiting her turn to be introduced to her host and hostess, when she spied Gladys, in a pale blue flannel suit and a cream felt hat, strolling down the deck, looking very much at home.

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

From this reading “Why, Gladys Le Baron, this is a surprise!” gayly said Grace Carter next afternoon, when the two parties of girls and men had left their automobiles and had come aboard Governor Post’s yacht, the “Penguin,” that lay just outside the New London harbor.

and nothing more

From this reading “Why, Gladys Le Baron, this is a surprise!” gayly said Grace Carter next afternoon, when the two parties of girls and men had left their automobiles and had come aboard Governor Post’s yacht, the “Penguin,” that lay just outside the New London harbor.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “Why, Gladys Le Baron, this is a surprise!” gayly said Grace Carter next afternoon, when the two parties of girls and men had left their automobiles and had come aboard Governor Post’s yacht, the “Penguin,” that lay just outside the New London harbor.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading “Why, Gladys Le Baron, this is a surprise!” gayly said Grace Carter next afternoon, when the two parties of girls and men had left their automobiles and had come aboard Governor Post’s yacht, the “Penguin,” that lay just outside the New London harbor.

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 “Why, Gladys Le Baron, this is a surprise!” gayly said Grace Carter next afternoon, when the two parties of girls and men had left their automobiles and had come aboard Governor Post’s yacht, the “Penguin,” that lay just outside the New London harbor.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Gladys gave Grace’s cheek an affected peck with her lips.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading “Why, Gladys Le Baron, this is a surprise!” gayly said Grace Carter next afternoon, when the two parties of girls and men had left their automobiles and had come aboard Governor Post’s yacht, the “Penguin,” that lay just outside the New London harbor.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Grace was awaiting her turn to be introduced to her host and hostess, when she spied Gladys, in a pale blue flannel suit and a cream felt hat, strolling down the deck, looking very much at home.

the force of workers available

From this reading “Why, Gladys Le Baron, this is a surprise!” gayly said Grace Carter next afternoon, when the two parties of girls and men had left their automobiles and had come aboard Governor Post’s yacht, the “Penguin,” that lay just outside the New London harbor.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Grace was awaiting her turn to be introduced to her host and hostess, when she spied Gladys, in a pale blue flannel suit and a cream felt hat, strolling down the deck, looking very much at home.

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

From this reading “Why, Gladys Le Baron, this is a surprise!” gayly said Grace Carter next afternoon, when the two parties of girls and men had left their automobiles and had come aboard Governor Post’s yacht, the “Penguin,” that lay just outside the New London harbor.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading “Why, Gladys Le Baron, this is a surprise!” gayly said Grace Carter next afternoon, when the two parties of girls and men had left their automobiles and had come aboard Governor Post’s yacht, the “Penguin,” that lay just outside the New London harbor.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “I have a better right to ask that question of you,” Gladys pouted, “only I am not surprised.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Why, Gladys Le Baron, this is a surprise!” gayly said Grace Carter next afternoon, when the two parties of girls and men had left their automobiles and had come aboard Governor Post’s yacht, the “Penguin,” that lay just outside the New London harbor.

and nothing more

From this reading “I have a better right to ask that question of you,” Gladys pouted, “only I am not surprised.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading “Why, Gladys Le Baron, this is a surprise!” gayly said Grace Carter next afternoon, when the two parties of girls and men had left their automobiles and had come aboard Governor Post’s yacht, the “Penguin,” that lay just outside the New London harbor.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Grace was awaiting her turn to be introduced to her host and hostess, when she spied Gladys, in a pale blue flannel suit and a cream felt hat, strolling down the deck, looking very much at home.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading “Why, Gladys Le Baron, this is a surprise!” gayly said Grace Carter next afternoon, when the two parties of girls and men had left their automobiles and had come aboard Governor Post’s yacht, the “Penguin,” that lay just outside the New London harbor.

hit lightly with a picking motion

From this reading Gladys gave Grace’s cheek an affected peck with her lips.

short-legged flightless birds of cold southern especially Antarctic regions having webbed feet and wings modified as flippers

From this reading “Why, Gladys Le Baron, this is a surprise!” gayly said Grace Carter next afternoon, when the two parties of girls and men had left their automobiles and had come aboard Governor Post’s yacht, the “Penguin,” that lay just outside the New London harbor.

possessive form of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand

From this reading “Why, Gladys Le Baron, this is a surprise!” gayly said Grace Carter next afternoon, when the two parties of girls and men had left their automobiles and had come aboard Governor Post’s yacht, the “Penguin,” that lay just outside the New London harbor.

past form of “pout” — be in a huff and display one's displeasure

From this reading “I have a better right to ask that question of you,” Gladys pouted, “only I am not surprised.

inflected form of “query” — pose a question

From this reading “How ever did _you_ get here?” queried Grace, smiling.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading “I have a better right to ask that question of you,” Gladys pouted, “only I am not surprised.

precisely, exactly

From this reading “I have a better right to ask that question of you,” Gladys pouted, “only I am not surprised.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Why, Gladys Le Baron, this is a surprise!” gayly said Grace Carter next afternoon, when the two parties of girls and men had left their automobiles and had come aboard Governor Post’s yacht, the “Penguin,” that lay just outside the New London harbor.

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

From this reading Grace was awaiting her turn to be introduced to her host and hostess, when she spied Gladys, in a pale blue flannel suit and a cream felt hat, strolling down the deck, looking very much at home.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading “How ever did _you_ get here?” queried Grace, smiling.

inflected form of “spy” — catch sight of

From this reading Grace was awaiting her turn to be introduced to her host and hostess, when she spied Gladys, in a pale blue flannel suit and a cream felt hat, strolling down the deck, looking very much at home.

-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading Grace was awaiting her turn to be introduced to her host and hostess, when she spied Gladys, in a pale blue flannel suit and a cream felt hat, strolling down the deck, looking very much at home.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Grace was awaiting her turn to be introduced to her host and hostess, when she spied Gladys, in a pale blue flannel suit and a cream felt hat, strolling down the deck, looking very much at home.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading “Why, Gladys Le Baron, this is a surprise!” gayly said Grace Carter next afternoon, when the two parties of girls and men had left their automobiles and had come aboard Governor Post’s yacht, the “Penguin,” that lay just outside the New London harbor.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading “I have a better right to ask that question of you,” Gladys pouted, “only I am not surprised.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Why, Gladys Le Baron, this is a surprise!” gayly said Grace Carter next afternoon, when the two parties of girls and men had left their automobiles and had come aboard Governor Post’s yacht, the “Penguin,” that lay just outside the New London harbor.

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

From this reading “Why, Gladys Le Baron, this is a surprise!” gayly said Grace Carter next afternoon, when the two parties of girls and men had left their automobiles and had come aboard Governor Post’s yacht, the “Penguin,” that lay just outside the New London harbor.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “Why, Gladys Le Baron, this is a surprise!” gayly said Grace Carter next afternoon, when the two parties of girls and men had left their automobiles and had come aboard Governor Post’s yacht, the “Penguin,” that lay just outside the New London harbor.

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

From this reading “Why, Gladys Le Baron, this is a surprise!” gayly said Grace Carter next afternoon, when the two parties of girls and men had left their automobiles and had come aboard Governor Post’s yacht, the “Penguin,” that lay just outside the New London harbor.

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

From this reading Grace was awaiting her turn to be introduced to her host and hostess, when she spied Gladys, in a pale blue flannel suit and a cream felt hat, strolling down the deck, looking very much at home.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Grace was awaiting her turn to be introduced to her host and hostess, when she spied Gladys, in a pale blue flannel suit and a cream felt hat, strolling down the deck, looking very much at home.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading “Why, Gladys Le Baron, this is a surprise!” gayly said Grace Carter next afternoon, when the two parties of girls and men had left their automobiles and had come aboard Governor Post’s yacht, the “Penguin,” that lay just outside the New London harbor.

precisely as stated

From this reading Grace was awaiting her turn to be introduced to her host and hostess, when she spied Gladys, in a pale blue flannel suit and a cream felt hat, strolling down the deck, looking very much at home.

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

From this reading Grace was awaiting her turn to be introduced to her host and hostess, when she spied Gladys, in a pale blue flannel suit and a cream felt hat, strolling down the deck, looking very much at home.

at the time that

From this reading “Why, Gladys Le Baron, this is a surprise!” gayly said Grace Carter next afternoon, when the two parties of girls and men had left their automobiles and had come aboard Governor Post’s yacht, the “Penguin,” that lay just outside the New London harbor.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “Why, Gladys Le Baron, this is a surprise!” gayly said Grace Carter next afternoon, when the two parties of girls and men had left their automobiles and had come aboard Governor Post’s yacht, the “Penguin,” that lay just outside the New London harbor.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Gladys gave Grace’s cheek an affected peck with her lips.

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

From this reading “Why, Gladys Le Baron, this is a surprise!” gayly said Grace Carter next afternoon, when the two parties of girls and men had left their automobiles and had come aboard Governor Post’s yacht, the “Penguin,” that lay just outside the New London harbor.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “How ever did _you_ get here?” queried Grace, smiling.