Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She was looking for the small marks of change which those three years might have brought about, and with eyes of apprehension.

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From this reading Amongst the people who strolled past him, one, however, smiled, and, as he rose from his chair, Mrs. Adair came to his side.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading She looked him over from head to foot with a quick and almost furtive glance which might have told even Durrance something of the place which he held in her thoughts.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading Amongst the people who strolled past him, one, however, smiled, and, as he rose from his chair, Mrs. Adair came to his side.

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

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

clothing in general

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading She was looking for the small marks of change which those three years might have brought about, and with eyes of apprehension.

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

From this reading Amongst the people who strolled past him, one, however, smiled, and, as he rose from his chair, Mrs. Adair came to his side.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading She was looking for the small marks of change which those three years might have brought about, and with eyes of apprehension.

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

From this reading Amongst the people who strolled past him, one, however, smiled, and, as he rose from his chair, Mrs. Adair came to his side.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Amongst the people who strolled past him, one, however, smiled, and, as he rose from his chair, Mrs. Adair came to his side.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading She was looking for the small marks of change which those three years might have brought about, and with eyes of apprehension.

the act of examining resemblances

From this reading She was comparing him with the picture which she had of him now three years old.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

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From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

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From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

divisible by two

From this reading She looked him over from head to foot with a quick and almost furtive glance which might have told even Durrance something of the place which he held in her thoughts.

expel from a country

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

opinion or judgment

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading She looked him over from head to foot with a quick and almost furtive glance which might have told even Durrance something of the place which he held in her thoughts.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She was looking for the small marks of change which those three years might have brought about, and with eyes of apprehension.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Amongst the people who strolled past him, one, however, smiled, and, as he rose from his chair, Mrs. Adair came to his side.

marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

From this reading She looked him over from head to foot with a quick and almost furtive glance which might have told even Durrance something of the place which he held in her thoughts.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading She looked him over from head to foot with a quick and almost furtive glance which might have told even Durrance something of the place which he held in her thoughts.

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

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

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

From this reading She was comparing him with the picture which she had of him now three years old.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She looked him over from head to foot with a quick and almost furtive glance which might have told even Durrance something of the place which he held in her thoughts.

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

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading She looked him over from head to foot with a quick and almost furtive glance which might have told even Durrance something of the place which he held in her thoughts.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading She looked him over from head to foot with a quick and almost furtive glance which might have told even Durrance something of the place which he held in her thoughts.

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

From this reading She looked him over from head to foot with a quick and almost furtive glance which might have told even Durrance something of the place which he held in her thoughts.

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

From this reading Amongst the people who strolled past him, one, however, smiled, and, as he rose from his chair, Mrs. Adair came to his side.

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

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Amongst the people who strolled past him, one, however, smiled, and, as he rose from his chair, Mrs. Adair came to his side.

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From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

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

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

not capable of being precisely or readily described; not easily put into words

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

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

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

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

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

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

From this reading She looked him over from head to foot with a quick and almost furtive glance which might have told even Durrance something of the place which he held in her thoughts.

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

From this reading She was looking for the small marks of change which those three years might have brought about, and with eyes of apprehension.

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

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From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

the force of workers available

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading She looked him over from head to foot with a quick and almost furtive glance which might have told even Durrance something of the place which he held in her thoughts.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Amongst the people who strolled past him, one, however, smiled, and, as he rose from his chair, Mrs. Adair came to his side.

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

From this reading She was comparing him with the picture which she had of him now three years old.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading She was comparing him with the picture which she had of him now three years old.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

above and across; more than

From this reading She looked him over from head to foot with a quick and almost furtive glance which might have told even Durrance something of the place which he held in her thoughts.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Amongst the people who strolled past him, one, however, smiled, and, as he rose from his chair, Mrs. Adair came to his side.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Amongst the people who strolled past him, one, however, smiled, and, as he rose from his chair, Mrs. Adair came to his side.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading She was comparing him with the picture which she had of him now three years old.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading She looked him over from head to foot with a quick and almost furtive glance which might have told even Durrance something of the place which he held in her thoughts.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading She looked him over from head to foot with a quick and almost furtive glance which might have told even Durrance something of the place which he held in her thoughts.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Amongst the people who strolled past him, one, however, smiled, and, as he rose from his chair, Mrs. Adair came to his side.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

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

From this reading She looked him over from head to foot with a quick and almost furtive glance which might have told even Durrance something of the place which he held in her thoughts.

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

From this reading Amongst the people who strolled past him, one, however, smiled, and, as he rose from his chair, Mrs. Adair came to his side.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading She was looking for the small marks of change which those three years might have brought about, and with eyes of apprehension.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Amongst the people who strolled past him, one, however, smiled, and, as he rose from his chair, Mrs. Adair came to his side.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading She looked him over from head to foot with a quick and almost furtive glance which might have told even Durrance something of the place which he held in her thoughts.

past form of “stamp” — walk heavily

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

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

From this reading Amongst the people who strolled past him, one, however, smiled, and, as he rose from his chair, Mrs. Adair came to his side.

suffering from overexposure to direct sunlight

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

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From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

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

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

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

From this reading She was looking for the small marks of change which those three years might have brought about, and with eyes of apprehension.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading She looked him over from head to foot with a quick and almost furtive glance which might have told even Durrance something of the place which he held in her thoughts.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading She was comparing him with the picture which she had of him now three years old.

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

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading She looked him over from head to foot with a quick and almost furtive glance which might have told even Durrance something of the place which he held in her thoughts.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

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

From this reading She was comparing him with the picture which she had of him now three years old.

in or at the place that

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

which person or people

From this reading Amongst the people who strolled past him, one, however, smiled, and, as he rose from his chair, Mrs. Adair came to his side.

in the company of; together with

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading LIEUTENANT SUTCH IS TEMPTED TO LIE Durrance reached London one morning in June, and on that afternoon took the first walk of the exile, into Hyde Park, where he sat beneath the trees marvelling at the grace of his countrywomen and the delicacy of their apparel, a solitary figure, sunburnt and stamped already with that indefinable expression of the eyes and face which marks the men set apart in the distant corners of the world.

a late time of life

From this reading She was comparing him with the picture which she had of him now three years old.