Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading LOVE AND A ZULU Mrs. Livingstone, who had become accepted, by this time, to the Colonel's great delight, as a sort of lovingly hesitant chaperon and hostess of the accidental House Party, was now, doubtless to her own surprise, the one to take the initiative:

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading LOVE AND A ZULU Mrs. Livingstone, who had become accepted, by this time, to the Colonel's great delight, as a sort of lovingly hesitant chaperon and hostess of the accidental House Party, was now, doubtless to her own surprise, the one to take the initiative:

happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally

From this reading LOVE AND A ZULU Mrs. Livingstone, who had become accepted, by this time, to the Colonel's great delight, as a sort of lovingly hesitant chaperon and hostess of the accidental House Party, was now, doubtless to her own surprise, the one to take the initiative:

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading "Yes, Madam, certainly," was the calm and unabashed reply of the person addressed.

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

From this reading LOVE AND A ZULU Mrs. Livingstone, who had become accepted, by this time, to the Colonel's great delight, as a sort of lovingly hesitant chaperon and hostess of the accidental House Party, was now, doubtless to her own surprise, the one to take the initiative:

react verbally

From this reading "Thank you," was the gentle answer, "it was beautiful," and then she turned to her husband, "Colonel, won't you please request one of the stern business men here to tell something, something reliable, and of the present time?"

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

From this reading LOVE AND A ZULU Mrs. Livingstone, who had become accepted, by this time, to the Colonel's great delight, as a sort of lovingly hesitant chaperon and hostess of the accidental House Party, was now, doubtless to her own surprise, the one to take the initiative:

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading The Colonel's quizzical eye had, for some moments rested upon the Broker, to the evident disquietude of that gentleman, though it was clear that he would not seek to avoid the issue when his time for effort came.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading "Thank you," was the gentle answer, "it was beautiful," and then she turned to her husband, "Colonel, won't you please request one of the stern business men here to tell something, something reliable, and of the present time?"

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading LOVE AND A ZULU Mrs. Livingstone, who had become accepted, by this time, to the Colonel's great delight, as a sort of lovingly hesitant chaperon and hostess of the accidental House Party, was now, doubtless to her own surprise, the one to take the initiative:

a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission

From this reading The Colonel's quizzical eye had, for some moments rested upon the Broker, to the evident disquietude of that gentleman, though it was clear that he would not seek to avoid the issue when his time for effort came.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading "Thank you," was the gentle answer, "it was beautiful," and then she turned to her husband, "Colonel, won't you please request one of the stern business men here to tell something, something reliable, and of the present time?"

showing who or what does the action

From this reading LOVE AND A ZULU Mrs. Livingstone, who had become accepted, by this time, to the Colonel's great delight, as a sort of lovingly hesitant chaperon and hostess of the accidental House Party, was now, doubtless to her own surprise, the one to take the initiative:

make calm or still

From this reading "Yes, Madam, certainly," was the calm and unabashed reply of the person addressed.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The Colonel's quizzical eye had, for some moments rested upon the Broker, to the evident disquietude of that gentleman, though it was clear that he would not seek to avoid the issue when his time for effort came.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading "Yes, Madam, certainly," was the calm and unabashed reply of the person addressed.

one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people

From this reading LOVE AND A ZULU Mrs. Livingstone, who had become accepted, by this time, to the Colonel's great delight, as a sort of lovingly hesitant chaperon and hostess of the accidental House Party, was now, doubtless to her own surprise, the one to take the initiative:

rid of obstructions

From this reading The Colonel's quizzical eye had, for some moments rested upon the Broker, to the evident disquietude of that gentleman, though it was clear that he would not seek to avoid the issue when his time for effort came.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading "Thank you," was the gentle answer, "it was beautiful," and then she turned to her husband, "Colonel, won't you please request one of the stern business men here to tell something, something reliable, and of the present time?"

possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading LOVE AND A ZULU Mrs. Livingstone, who had become accepted, by this time, to the Colonel's great delight, as a sort of lovingly hesitant chaperon and hostess of the accidental House Party, was now, doubtless to her own surprise, the one to take the initiative:

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading LOVE AND A ZULU Mrs. Livingstone, who had become accepted, by this time, to the Colonel's great delight, as a sort of lovingly hesitant chaperon and hostess of the accidental House Party, was now, doubtless to her own surprise, the one to take the initiative:

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

From this reading "Did I understand you to say, Mr. Poet, that what you just related was strictly true?"

feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable

From this reading The Colonel's quizzical eye had, for some moments rested upon the Broker, to the evident disquietude of that gentleman, though it was clear that he would not seek to avoid the issue when his time for effort came.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading LOVE AND A ZULU Mrs. Livingstone, who had become accepted, by this time, to the Colonel's great delight, as a sort of lovingly hesitant chaperon and hostess of the accidental House Party, was now, doubtless to her own surprise, the one to take the initiative:

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The Colonel's quizzical eye had, for some moments rested upon the Broker, to the evident disquietude of that gentleman, though it was clear that he would not seek to avoid the issue when his time for effort came.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The Colonel's quizzical eye had, for some moments rested upon the Broker, to the evident disquietude of that gentleman, though it was clear that he would not seek to avoid the issue when his time for effort came.

the organ of sight

From this reading The Colonel's quizzical eye had, for some moments rested upon the Broker, to the evident disquietude of that gentleman, though it was clear that he would not seek to avoid the issue when his time for effort came.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Colonel's quizzical eye had, for some moments rested upon the Broker, to the evident disquietude of that gentleman, though it was clear that he would not seek to avoid the issue when his time for effort came.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading "Thank you," was the gentle answer, "it was beautiful," and then she turned to her husband, "Colonel, won't you please request one of the stern business men here to tell something, something reliable, and of the present time?"

a man of refinement

From this reading The Colonel's quizzical eye had, for some moments rested upon the Broker, to the evident disquietude of that gentleman, though it was clear that he would not seek to avoid the issue when his time for effort came.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading LOVE AND A ZULU Mrs. Livingstone, who had become accepted, by this time, to the Colonel's great delight, as a sort of lovingly hesitant chaperon and hostess of the accidental House Party, was now, doubtless to her own surprise, the one to take the initiative:

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

From this reading LOVE AND A ZULU Mrs. Livingstone, who had become accepted, by this time, to the Colonel's great delight, as a sort of lovingly hesitant chaperon and hostess of the accidental House Party, was now, doubtless to her own surprise, the one to take the initiative:

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

From this reading The Colonel's quizzical eye had, for some moments rested upon the Broker, to the evident disquietude of that gentleman, though it was clear that he would not seek to avoid the issue when his time for effort came.

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

From this reading LOVE AND A ZULU Mrs. Livingstone, who had become accepted, by this time, to the Colonel's great delight, as a sort of lovingly hesitant chaperon and hostess of the accidental House Party, was now, doubtless to her own surprise, the one to take the initiative:

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

From this reading "Thank you," was the gentle answer, "it was beautiful," and then she turned to her husband, "Colonel, won't you please request one of the stern business men here to tell something, something reliable, and of the present time?"

lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly

From this reading LOVE AND A ZULU Mrs. Livingstone, who had become accepted, by this time, to the Colonel's great delight, as a sort of lovingly hesitant chaperon and hostess of the accidental House Party, was now, doubtless to her own surprise, the one to take the initiative:

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

From this reading The Colonel's quizzical eye had, for some moments rested upon the Broker, to the evident disquietude of that gentleman, though it was clear that he would not seek to avoid the issue when his time for effort came.

a woman host

From this reading LOVE AND A ZULU Mrs. Livingstone, who had become accepted, by this time, to the Colonel's great delight, as a sort of lovingly hesitant chaperon and hostess of the accidental House Party, was now, doubtless to her own surprise, the one to take the initiative:

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading LOVE AND A ZULU Mrs. Livingstone, who had become accepted, by this time, to the Colonel's great delight, as a sort of lovingly hesitant chaperon and hostess of the accidental House Party, was now, doubtless to her own surprise, the one to take the initiative:

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading "Thank you," was the gentle answer, "it was beautiful," and then she turned to her husband, "Colonel, won't you please request one of the stern business men here to tell something, something reliable, and of the present time?"

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

From this reading "Did I understand you to say, Mr. Poet, that what you just related was strictly true?"

readiness to embark on bold new ventures

From this reading LOVE AND A ZULU Mrs. Livingstone, who had become accepted, by this time, to the Colonel's great delight, as a sort of lovingly hesitant chaperon and hostess of the accidental House Party, was now, doubtless to her own surprise, the one to take the initiative:

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading The Colonel's quizzical eye had, for some moments rested upon the Broker, to the evident disquietude of that gentleman, though it was clear that he would not seek to avoid the issue when his time for effort came.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Thank you," was the gentle answer, "it was beautiful," and then she turned to her husband, "Colonel, won't you please request one of the stern business men here to tell something, something reliable, and of the present time?"

and nothing more

From this reading "Did I understand you to say, Mr. Poet, that what you just related was strictly true?"

Scottish missionary and explorer who discovered the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls (1813-1873)

From this reading LOVE AND A ZULU Mrs. Livingstone, who had become accepted, by this time, to the Colonel's great delight, as a sort of lovingly hesitant chaperon and hostess of the accidental House Party, was now, doubtless to her own surprise, the one to take the initiative:

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading LOVE AND A ZULU Mrs. Livingstone, who had become accepted, by this time, to the Colonel's great delight, as a sort of lovingly hesitant chaperon and hostess of the accidental House Party, was now, doubtless to her own surprise, the one to take the initiative:

with fondness; with love

From this reading LOVE AND A ZULU Mrs. Livingstone, who had become accepted, by this time, to the Colonel's great delight, as a sort of lovingly hesitant chaperon and hostess of the accidental House Party, was now, doubtless to her own surprise, the one to take the initiative:

a woman of refinement

From this reading "Yes, Madam, certainly," was the calm and unabashed reply of the person addressed.

the force of workers available

From this reading "Thank you," was the gentle answer, "it was beautiful," and then she turned to her husband, "Colonel, won't you please request one of the stern business men here to tell something, something reliable, and of the present time?"

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading The Colonel's quizzical eye had, for some moments rested upon the Broker, to the evident disquietude of that gentleman, though it was clear that he would not seek to avoid the issue when his time for effort came.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Did I understand you to say, Mr. Poet, that what you just related was strictly true?"

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading LOVE AND A ZULU Mrs. Livingstone, who had become accepted, by this time, to the Colonel's great delight, as a sort of lovingly hesitant chaperon and hostess of the accidental House Party, was now, doubtless to her own surprise, the one to take the initiative:

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Colonel's quizzical eye had, for some moments rested upon the Broker, to the evident disquietude of that gentleman, though it was clear that he would not seek to avoid the issue when his time for effort came.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading LOVE AND A ZULU Mrs. Livingstone, who had become accepted, by this time, to the Colonel's great delight, as a sort of lovingly hesitant chaperon and hostess of the accidental House Party, was now, doubtless to her own surprise, the one to take the initiative:

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LOVE AND A ZULU Mrs. Livingstone, who had become accepted, by this time, to the Colonel's great delight, as a sort of lovingly hesitant chaperon and hostess of the accidental House Party, was now, doubtless to her own surprise, the one to take the initiative:

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading LOVE AND A ZULU Mrs. Livingstone, who had become accepted, by this time, to the Colonel's great delight, as a sort of lovingly hesitant chaperon and hostess of the accidental House Party, was now, doubtless to her own surprise, the one to take the initiative:

have ownership or possession of

From this reading LOVE AND A ZULU Mrs. Livingstone, who had become accepted, by this time, to the Colonel's great delight, as a sort of lovingly hesitant chaperon and hostess of the accidental House Party, was now, doubtless to her own surprise, the one to take the initiative:

an organization to gain political power

From this reading LOVE AND A ZULU Mrs. Livingstone, who had become accepted, by this time, to the Colonel's great delight, as a sort of lovingly hesitant chaperon and hostess of the accidental House Party, was now, doubtless to her own surprise, the one to take the initiative:

a human being

From this reading "Yes, Madam, certainly," was the calm and unabashed reply of the person addressed.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading "Thank you," was the gentle answer, "it was beautiful," and then she turned to her husband, "Colonel, won't you please request one of the stern business men here to tell something, something reliable, and of the present time?"

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading "Did I understand you to say, Mr. Poet, that what you just related was strictly true?"

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "Thank you," was the gentle answer, "it was beautiful," and then she turned to her husband, "Colonel, won't you please request one of the stern business men here to tell something, something reliable, and of the present time?"

playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)

From this reading The Colonel's quizzical eye had, for some moments rested upon the Broker, to the evident disquietude of that gentleman, though it was clear that he would not seek to avoid the issue when his time for effort came.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading "Did I understand you to say, Mr. Poet, that what you just related was strictly true?"

worthy of reliance or trust

From this reading "Thank you," was the gentle answer, "it was beautiful," and then she turned to her husband, "Colonel, won't you please request one of the stern business men here to tell something, something reliable, and of the present time?"

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading "Yes, Madam, certainly," was the calm and unabashed reply of the person addressed.

express the need or desire for

From this reading "Thank you," was the gentle answer, "it was beautiful," and then she turned to her husband, "Colonel, won't you please request one of the stern business men here to tell something, something reliable, and of the present time?"

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading The Colonel's quizzical eye had, for some moments rested upon the Broker, to the evident disquietude of that gentleman, though it was clear that he would not seek to avoid the issue when his time for effort came.

express in words

From this reading "Did I understand you to say, Mr. Poet, that what you just related was strictly true?"

try to get or reach

From this reading The Colonel's quizzical eye had, for some moments rested upon the Broker, to the evident disquietude of that gentleman, though it was clear that he would not seek to avoid the issue when his time for effort came.

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

From this reading "Thank you," was the gentle answer, "it was beautiful," and then she turned to her husband, "Colonel, won't you please request one of the stern business men here to tell something, something reliable, and of the present time?"

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

From this reading The Colonel's quizzical eye had, for some moments rested upon the Broker, to the evident disquietude of that gentleman, though it was clear that he would not seek to avoid the issue when his time for effort came.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "Thank you," was the gentle answer, "it was beautiful," and then she turned to her husband, "Colonel, won't you please request one of the stern business men here to tell something, something reliable, and of the present time?"

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading LOVE AND A ZULU Mrs. Livingstone, who had become accepted, by this time, to the Colonel's great delight, as a sort of lovingly hesitant chaperon and hostess of the accidental House Party, was now, doubtless to her own surprise, the one to take the initiative:

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading "Thank you," was the gentle answer, "it was beautiful," and then she turned to her husband, "Colonel, won't you please request one of the stern business men here to tell something, something reliable, and of the present time?"

restricted to something

From this reading "Did I understand you to say, Mr. Poet, that what you just related was strictly true?"

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading LOVE AND A ZULU Mrs. Livingstone, who had become accepted, by this time, to the Colonel's great delight, as a sort of lovingly hesitant chaperon and hostess of the accidental House Party, was now, doubtless to her own surprise, the one to take the initiative:

carry out

From this reading LOVE AND A ZULU Mrs. Livingstone, who had become accepted, by this time, to the Colonel's great delight, as a sort of lovingly hesitant chaperon and hostess of the accidental House Party, was now, doubtless to her own surprise, the one to take the initiative:

express in words

From this reading "Thank you," was the gentle answer, "it was beautiful," and then she turned to her husband, "Colonel, won't you please request one of the stern business men here to tell something, something reliable, and of the present time?"

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading "Thank you," was the gentle answer, "it was beautiful," and then she turned to her husband, "Colonel, won't you please request one of the stern business men here to tell something, something reliable, and of the present time?"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Did I understand you to say, Mr. Poet, that what you just related was strictly true?"

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

From this reading LOVE AND A ZULU Mrs. Livingstone, who had become accepted, by this time, to the Colonel's great delight, as a sort of lovingly hesitant chaperon and hostess of the accidental House Party, was now, doubtless to her own surprise, the one to take the initiative:

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Thank you," was the gentle answer, "it was beautiful," and then she turned to her husband, "Colonel, won't you please request one of the stern business men here to tell something, something reliable, and of the present time?"

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

From this reading LOVE AND A ZULU Mrs. Livingstone, who had become accepted, by this time, to the Colonel's great delight, as a sort of lovingly hesitant chaperon and hostess of the accidental House Party, was now, doubtless to her own surprise, the one to take the initiative:

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The Colonel's quizzical eye had, for some moments rested upon the Broker, to the evident disquietude of that gentleman, though it was clear that he would not seek to avoid the issue when his time for effort came.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading LOVE AND A ZULU Mrs. Livingstone, who had become accepted, by this time, to the Colonel's great delight, as a sort of lovingly hesitant chaperon and hostess of the accidental House Party, was now, doubtless to her own surprise, the one to take the initiative:

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

From this reading LOVE AND A ZULU Mrs. Livingstone, who had become accepted, by this time, to the Colonel's great delight, as a sort of lovingly hesitant chaperon and hostess of the accidental House Party, was now, doubtless to her own surprise, the one to take the initiative:

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading "Did I understand you to say, Mr. Poet, that what you just related was strictly true?"

moved around an axis or center

From this reading "Thank you," was the gentle answer, "it was beautiful," and then she turned to her husband, "Colonel, won't you please request one of the stern business men here to tell something, something reliable, and of the present time?"

not embarrassed

From this reading "Yes, Madam, certainly," was the calm and unabashed reply of the person addressed.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading "Did I understand you to say, Mr. Poet, that what you just related was strictly true?"

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The Colonel's quizzical eye had, for some moments rested upon the Broker, to the evident disquietude of that gentleman, though it was clear that he would not seek to avoid the issue when his time for effort came.

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

From this reading LOVE AND A ZULU Mrs. Livingstone, who had become accepted, by this time, to the Colonel's great delight, as a sort of lovingly hesitant chaperon and hostess of the accidental House Party, was now, doubtless to her own surprise, the one to take the initiative:

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Did I understand you to say, Mr. Poet, that what you just related was strictly true?"

at the time that

From this reading The Colonel's quizzical eye had, for some moments rested upon the Broker, to the evident disquietude of that gentleman, though it was clear that he would not seek to avoid the issue when his time for effort came.

which person or people

From this reading LOVE AND A ZULU Mrs. Livingstone, who had become accepted, by this time, to the Colonel's great delight, as a sort of lovingly hesitant chaperon and hostess of the accidental House Party, was now, doubtless to her own surprise, the one to take the initiative:

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From this reading "Thank you," was the gentle answer, "it was beautiful," and then she turned to her husband, "Colonel, won't you please request one of the stern business men here to tell something, something reliable, and of the present time?"

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

From this reading The Colonel's quizzical eye had, for some moments rested upon the Broker, to the evident disquietude of that gentleman, though it was clear that he would not seek to avoid the issue when his time for effort came.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, Madam, certainly," was the calm and unabashed reply of the person addressed.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Did I understand you to say, Mr. Poet, that what you just related was strictly true?"

a member of the tall Negroid people of eastern South Africa; some live in KwaZulu-Natal under the traditional clan system but many now work in the cities

From this reading LOVE AND A ZULU Mrs. Livingstone, who had become accepted, by this time, to the Colonel's great delight, as a sort of lovingly hesitant chaperon and hostess of the accidental House Party, was now, doubtless to her own surprise, the one to take the initiative: