Chapter XXII

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The groups moved about from room to room, listened to the music at one end of the suite, played cards at the other, and drank tea between the two, with just the same appearance of having nothing on their minds but the amusement of the moment.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Now although it had seemed to Gerard, when he first arrived at the Priory that afternoon, that all was as usual there, he had long before this discovered that this was by no means the case.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Now although it had seemed to Gerard, when he first arrived at the Priory that afternoon, that all was as usual there, he had long before this discovered that this was by no means the case.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Now although it had seemed to Gerard, when he first arrived at the Priory that afternoon, that all was as usual there, he had long before this discovered that this was by no means the case.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The Van Santens, on their side, behaved exactly as they had always behaved; the young men played bridge and poker, with intervals of conversation and laughter with those of their guests who did not care for cards.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading The groups moved about from room to room, listened to the music at one end of the suite, played cards at the other, and drank tea between the two, with just the same appearance of having nothing on their minds but the amusement of the moment.

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

From this reading The groups moved about from room to room, listened to the music at one end of the suite, played cards at the other, and drank tea between the two, with just the same appearance of having nothing on their minds but the amusement of the moment.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The groups moved about from room to room, listened to the music at one end of the suite, played cards at the other, and drank tea between the two, with just the same appearance of having nothing on their minds but the amusement of the moment.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Now although it had seemed to Gerard, when he first arrived at the Priory that afternoon, that all was as usual there, he had long before this discovered that this was by no means the case.

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

From this reading Now although it had seemed to Gerard, when he first arrived at the Priory that afternoon, that all was as usual there, he had long before this discovered that this was by no means the case.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Now although it had seemed to Gerard, when he first arrived at the Priory that afternoon, that all was as usual there, he had long before this discovered that this was by no means the case.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Now although it had seemed to Gerard, when he first arrived at the Priory that afternoon, that all was as usual there, he had long before this discovered that this was by no means the case.

past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading The Van Santens, on their side, behaved exactly as they had always behaved; the young men played bridge and poker, with intervals of conversation and laughter with those of their guests who did not care for cards.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The groups moved about from room to room, listened to the music at one end of the suite, played cards at the other, and drank tea between the two, with just the same appearance of having nothing on their minds but the amusement of the moment.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading The Van Santens, on their side, behaved exactly as they had always behaved; the young men played bridge and poker, with intervals of conversation and laughter with those of their guests who did not care for cards.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The groups moved about from room to room, listened to the music at one end of the suite, played cards at the other, and drank tea between the two, with just the same appearance of having nothing on their minds but the amusement of the moment.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Now although it had seemed to Gerard, when he first arrived at the Priory that afternoon, that all was as usual there, he had long before this discovered that this was by no means the case.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading The groups moved about from room to room, listened to the music at one end of the suite, played cards at the other, and drank tea between the two, with just the same appearance of having nothing on their minds but the amusement of the moment.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading The Van Santens, on their side, behaved exactly as they had always behaved; the young men played bridge and poker, with intervals of conversation and laughter with those of their guests who did not care for cards.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Now although it had seemed to Gerard, when he first arrived at the Priory that afternoon, that all was as usual there, he had long before this discovered that this was by no means the case.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading The visitors were quite as numerous, the conversation was quite as lively.

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

From this reading Everything did indeed look as it had looked on his previous visits.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Now although it had seemed to Gerard, when he first arrived at the Priory that afternoon, that all was as usual there, he had long before this discovered that this was by no means the case.

inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids

From this reading The groups moved about from room to room, listened to the music at one end of the suite, played cards at the other, and drank tea between the two, with just the same appearance of having nothing on their minds but the amusement of the moment.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The groups moved about from room to room, listened to the music at one end of the suite, played cards at the other, and drank tea between the two, with just the same appearance of having nothing on their minds but the amusement of the moment.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Everything did indeed look as it had looked on his previous visits.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading The Van Santens, on their side, behaved exactly as they had always behaved; the young men played bridge and poker, with intervals of conversation and laughter with those of their guests who did not care for cards.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Now although it had seemed to Gerard, when he first arrived at the Priory that afternoon, that all was as usual there, he had long before this discovered that this was by no means the case.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Van Santens, on their side, behaved exactly as they had always behaved; the young men played bridge and poker, with intervals of conversation and laughter with those of their guests who did not care for cards.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The groups moved about from room to room, listened to the music at one end of the suite, played cards at the other, and drank tea between the two, with just the same appearance of having nothing on their minds but the amusement of the moment.

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From this reading Now although it had seemed to Gerard, when he first arrived at the Priory that afternoon, that all was as usual there, he had long before this discovered that this was by no means the case.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading The groups moved about from room to room, listened to the music at one end of the suite, played cards at the other, and drank tea between the two, with just the same appearance of having nothing on their minds but the amusement of the moment.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading The Van Santens, on their side, behaved exactly as they had always behaved; the young men played bridge and poker, with intervals of conversation and laughter with those of their guests who did not care for cards.

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

From this reading Now although it had seemed to Gerard, when he first arrived at the Priory that afternoon, that all was as usual there, he had long before this discovered that this was by no means the case.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The groups moved about from room to room, listened to the music at one end of the suite, played cards at the other, and drank tea between the two, with just the same appearance of having nothing on their minds but the amusement of the moment.

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

From this reading Now although it had seemed to Gerard, when he first arrived at the Priory that afternoon, that all was as usual there, he had long before this discovered that this was by no means the case.

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

From this reading Everything did indeed look as it had looked on his previous visits.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Everything did indeed look as it had looked on his previous visits.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading The Van Santens, on their side, behaved exactly as they had always behaved; the young men played bridge and poker, with intervals of conversation and laughter with those of their guests who did not care for cards.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Now although it had seemed to Gerard, when he first arrived at the Priory that afternoon, that all was as usual there, he had long before this discovered that this was by no means the case.

and nothing more

From this reading The groups moved about from room to room, listened to the music at one end of the suite, played cards at the other, and drank tea between the two, with just the same appearance of having nothing on their minds but the amusement of the moment.

the sound of laughing

From this reading The Van Santens, on their side, behaved exactly as they had always behaved; the young men played bridge and poker, with intervals of conversation and laughter with those of their guests who did not care for cards.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading The groups moved about from room to room, listened to the music at one end of the suite, played cards at the other, and drank tea between the two, with just the same appearance of having nothing on their minds but the amusement of the moment.

full of life and energy

From this reading The visitors were quite as numerous, the conversation was quite as lively.

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 Now although it had seemed to Gerard, when he first arrived at the Priory that afternoon, that all was as usual there, he had long before this discovered that this was by no means the case.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Everything did indeed look as it had looked on his previous visits.

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

From this reading Everything did indeed look as it had looked on his previous visits.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Now although it had seemed to Gerard, when he first arrived at the Priory that afternoon, that all was as usual there, he had long before this discovered that this was by no means the case.

the force of workers available

From this reading The Van Santens, on their side, behaved exactly as they had always behaved; the young men played bridge and poker, with intervals of conversation and laughter with those of their guests who did not care for cards.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading The groups moved about from room to room, listened to the music at one end of the suite, played cards at the other, and drank tea between the two, with just the same appearance of having nothing on their minds but the amusement of the moment.

a particular point in time

From this reading The groups moved about from room to room, listened to the music at one end of the suite, played cards at the other, and drank tea between the two, with just the same appearance of having nothing on their minds but the amusement of the moment.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading The groups moved about from room to room, listened to the music at one end of the suite, played cards at the other, and drank tea between the two, with just the same appearance of having nothing on their minds but the amusement of the moment.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading The groups moved about from room to room, listened to the music at one end of the suite, played cards at the other, and drank tea between the two, with just the same appearance of having nothing on their minds but the amusement of the moment.

not any; not one

From this reading Now although it had seemed to Gerard, when he first arrived at the Priory that afternoon, that all was as usual there, he had long before this discovered that this was by no means the case.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Van Santens, on their side, behaved exactly as they had always behaved; the young men played bridge and poker, with intervals of conversation and laughter with those of their guests who did not care for cards.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The groups moved about from room to room, listened to the music at one end of the suite, played cards at the other, and drank tea between the two, with just the same appearance of having nothing on their minds but the amusement of the moment.

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

From this reading Now although it had seemed to Gerard, when he first arrived at the Priory that afternoon, that all was as usual there, he had long before this discovered that this was by no means the case.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading The visitors were quite as numerous, the conversation was quite as lively.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The groups moved about from room to room, listened to the music at one end of the suite, played cards at the other, and drank tea between the two, with just the same appearance of having nothing on their minds but the amusement of the moment.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Everything did indeed look as it had looked on his previous visits.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The groups moved about from room to room, listened to the music at one end of the suite, played cards at the other, and drank tea between the two, with just the same appearance of having nothing on their minds but the amusement of the moment.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The groups moved about from room to room, listened to the music at one end of the suite, played cards at the other, and drank tea between the two, with just the same appearance of having nothing on their minds but the amusement of the moment.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading The groups moved about from room to room, listened to the music at one end of the suite, played cards at the other, and drank tea between the two, with just the same appearance of having nothing on their minds but the amusement of the moment.

fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire

From this reading The Van Santens, on their side, behaved exactly as they had always behaved; the young men played bridge and poker, with intervals of conversation and laughter with those of their guests who did not care for cards.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading Everything did indeed look as it had looked on his previous visits.

religious residence in a monastery governed by a prior or a convent governed by a prioress

From this reading Now although it had seemed to Gerard, when he first arrived at the Priory that afternoon, that all was as usual there, he had long before this discovered that this was by no means the case.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The visitors were quite as numerous, the conversation was quite as lively.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The groups moved about from room to room, listened to the music at one end of the suite, played cards at the other, and drank tea between the two, with just the same appearance of having nothing on their minds but the amusement of the moment.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The groups moved about from room to room, listened to the music at one end of the suite, played cards at the other, and drank tea between the two, with just the same appearance of having nothing on their minds but the amusement of the moment.

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

From this reading The Van Santens, on their side, behaved exactly as they had always behaved; the young men played bridge and poker, with intervals of conversation and laughter with those of their guests who did not care for cards.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Now although it had seemed to Gerard, when he first arrived at the Priory that afternoon, that all was as usual there, he had long before this discovered that this was by no means the case.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The Van Santens, on their side, behaved exactly as they had always behaved; the young men played bridge and poker, with intervals of conversation and laughter with those of their guests who did not care for cards.

a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected

From this reading The groups moved about from room to room, listened to the music at one end of the suite, played cards at the other, and drank tea between the two, with just the same appearance of having nothing on their minds but the amusement of the moment.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading The groups moved about from room to room, listened to the music at one end of the suite, played cards at the other, and drank tea between the two, with just the same appearance of having nothing on their minds but the amusement of the moment.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now although it had seemed to Gerard, when he first arrived at the Priory that afternoon, that all was as usual there, he had long before this discovered that this was by no means the case.

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

From this reading Now although it had seemed to Gerard, when he first arrived at the Priory that afternoon, that all was as usual there, he had long before this discovered that this was by no means the case.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The groups moved about from room to room, listened to the music at one end of the suite, played cards at the other, and drank tea between the two, with just the same appearance of having nothing on their minds but the amusement of the moment.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Now although it had seemed to Gerard, when he first arrived at the Priory that afternoon, that all was as usual there, he had long before this discovered that this was by no means the case.

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

From this reading The Van Santens, on their side, behaved exactly as they had always behaved; the young men played bridge and poker, with intervals of conversation and laughter with those of their guests who did not care for cards.

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

From this reading Now although it had seemed to Gerard, when he first arrived at the Priory that afternoon, that all was as usual there, he had long before this discovered that this was by no means the case.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The Van Santens, on their side, behaved exactly as they had always behaved; the young men played bridge and poker, with intervals of conversation and laughter with those of their guests who did not care for cards.

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

From this reading Now although it had seemed to Gerard, when he first arrived at the Priory that afternoon, that all was as usual there, he had long before this discovered that this was by no means the case.

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

From this reading The groups moved about from room to room, listened to the music at one end of the suite, played cards at the other, and drank tea between the two, with just the same appearance of having nothing on their minds but the amusement of the moment.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Now although it had seemed to Gerard, when he first arrived at the Priory that afternoon, that all was as usual there, he had long before this discovered that this was by no means the case.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading The Van Santens, on their side, behaved exactly as they had always behaved; the young men played bridge and poker, with intervals of conversation and laughter with those of their guests who did not care for cards.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading The visitors were quite as numerous, the conversation was quite as lively.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading Everything did indeed look as it had looked on his previous visits.

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

From this reading Now although it had seemed to Gerard, when he first arrived at the Priory that afternoon, that all was as usual there, he had long before this discovered that this was by no means the case.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The visitors were quite as numerous, the conversation was quite as lively.

at the time that

From this reading Now although it had seemed to Gerard, when he first arrived at the Priory that afternoon, that all was as usual there, he had long before this discovered that this was by no means the case.

which person or people

From this reading The Van Santens, on their side, behaved exactly as they had always behaved; the young men played bridge and poker, with intervals of conversation and laughter with those of their guests who did not care for cards.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The groups moved about from room to room, listened to the music at one end of the suite, played cards at the other, and drank tea between the two, with just the same appearance of having nothing on their minds but the amusement of the moment.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The Van Santens, on their side, behaved exactly as they had always behaved; the young men played bridge and poker, with intervals of conversation and laughter with those of their guests who did not care for cards.