used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading KIDNAPPING THE BRIDE In a few minutes they were mounting the steep street which appeared to be the only approach to the Château.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading The sight of Major Paqueta on the front seat seemed still to be a sufficient guarantee to everyone for their respectability; and on they went through an avenue of salutes from the soldiers, which Tony acknowledged by occasionally raising his hand with an aristocratic languor that was extremely impressive.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The sight of Major Paqueta on the front seat seemed still to be a sufficient guarantee to everyone for their respectability; and on they went through an avenue of salutes from the soldiers, which Tony acknowledged by occasionally raising his hand with an aristocratic languor that was extremely impressive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The route was plentifully sprinkled with soldiers, and from the cottage doorways on either side women and children watched the visitors go past with open-eyed interest.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was not until they reached the main entrance to the Château--a big stone archway spanned by a couple of iron gates--that any attempt was made to arrest their progress.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading KIDNAPPING THE BRIDE In a few minutes they were mounting the steep street which appeared to be the only approach to the Château.
move towards
From this reading KIDNAPPING THE BRIDE In a few minutes they were mounting the steep street which appeared to be the only approach to the Château.
archwaynounUS /ˈɑːrtʃweɪ/
a passageway under a curved masonry construction
From this reading It was not until they reached the main entrance to the Château--a big stone archway spanned by a couple of iron gates--that any attempt was made to arrest their progress.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading The sight of Major Paqueta on the front seat seemed still to be a sufficient guarantee to everyone for their respectability; and on they went through an avenue of salutes from the soldiers, which Tony acknowledged by occasionally raising his hand with an aristocratic languor that was extremely impressive.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading At this point two armed sentries on guard stepped forward with raised bayonets, and not wishing to run any unnecessary risk of puncture, Jimmy at once brought the car to a standstill.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading It was not until they reached the main entrance to the Château--a big stone archway spanned by a couple of iron gates--that any attempt was made to arrest their progress.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this point two armed sentries on guard stepped forward with raised bayonets, and not wishing to run any unnecessary risk of puncture, Jimmy at once brought the car to a standstill.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It was not until they reached the main entrance to the Château--a big stone archway spanned by a couple of iron gates--that any attempt was made to arrest their progress.
a line of approach
From this reading The sight of Major Paqueta on the front seat seemed still to be a sufficient guarantee to everyone for their respectability; and on they went through an avenue of salutes from the soldiers, which Tony acknowledged by occasionally raising his hand with an aristocratic languor that was extremely impressive.
bayonetsnounUS /ˈbeɪənets/
plural of “bayonet” — a knife that can be fixed to the end of a rifle and used as a weapon
From this reading At this point two armed sentries on guard stepped forward with raised bayonets, and not wishing to run any unnecessary risk of puncture, Jimmy at once brought the car to a standstill.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading KIDNAPPING THE BRIDE In a few minutes they were mounting the steep street which appeared to be the only approach to the Château.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was not until they reached the main entrance to the Château--a big stone archway spanned by a couple of iron gates--that any attempt was made to arrest their progress.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading KIDNAPPING THE BRIDE In a few minutes they were mounting the steep street which appeared to be the only approach to the Château.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading At this point two armed sentries on guard stepped forward with raised bayonets, and not wishing to run any unnecessary risk of puncture, Jimmy at once brought the car to a standstill.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The sight of Major Paqueta on the front seat seemed still to be a sufficient guarantee to everyone for their respectability; and on they went through an avenue of salutes from the soldiers, which Tony acknowledged by occasionally raising his hand with an aristocratic languor that was extremely impressive.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading At this point two armed sentries on guard stepped forward with raised bayonets, and not wishing to run any unnecessary risk of puncture, Jimmy at once brought the car to a standstill.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The route was plentifully sprinkled with soldiers, and from the cottage doorways on either side women and children watched the visitors go past with open-eyed interest.
ChâteaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.
From this reading KIDNAPPING THE BRIDE In a few minutes they were mounting the steep street which appeared to be the only approach to the Château.
a small house with a single story
From this reading The route was plentifully sprinkled with soldiers, and from the cottage doorways on either side women and children watched the visitors go past with open-eyed interest.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading It was not until they reached the main entrance to the Château--a big stone archway spanned by a couple of iron gates--that any attempt was made to arrest their progress.
doorwaysnounUS /ˈdɔːrweɪz/
plural of “doorway” — the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading The route was plentifully sprinkled with soldiers, and from the cottage doorways on either side women and children watched the visitors go past with open-eyed interest.
one or the other of two
From this reading The route was plentifully sprinkled with soldiers, and from the cottage doorways on either side women and children watched the visitors go past with open-eyed interest.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading It was not until they reached the main entrance to the Château--a big stone archway spanned by a couple of iron gates--that any attempt was made to arrest their progress.
every person
From this reading The sight of Major Paqueta on the front seat seemed still to be a sufficient guarantee to everyone for their respectability; and on they went through an avenue of salutes from the soldiers, which Tony acknowledged by occasionally raising his hand with an aristocratic languor that was extremely impressive.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The sight of Major Paqueta on the front seat seemed still to be a sufficient guarantee to everyone for their respectability; and on they went through an avenue of salutes from the soldiers, which Tony acknowledged by occasionally raising his hand with an aristocratic languor that was extremely impressive.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading KIDNAPPING THE BRIDE In a few minutes they were mounting the steep street which appeared to be the only approach to the Château.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The sight of Major Paqueta on the front seat seemed still to be a sufficient guarantee to everyone for their respectability; and on they went through an avenue of salutes from the soldiers, which Tony acknowledged by occasionally raising his hand with an aristocratic languor that was extremely impressive.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading At this point two armed sentries on guard stepped forward with raised bayonets, and not wishing to run any unnecessary risk of puncture, Jimmy at once brought the car to a standstill.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The route was plentifully sprinkled with soldiers, and from the cottage doorways on either side women and children watched the visitors go past with open-eyed interest.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The sight of Major Paqueta on the front seat seemed still to be a sufficient guarantee to everyone for their respectability; and on they went through an avenue of salutes from the soldiers, which Tony acknowledged by occasionally raising his hand with an aristocratic languor that was extremely impressive.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading It was not until they reached the main entrance to the Château--a big stone archway spanned by a couple of iron gates--that any attempt was made to arrest their progress.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The route was plentifully sprinkled with soldiers, and from the cottage doorways on either side women and children watched the visitors go past with open-eyed interest.
guaranteeverbUS /ˌɡerənˈtiː/
give surety or assume responsibility
From this reading The sight of Major Paqueta on the front seat seemed still to be a sufficient guarantee to everyone for their respectability; and on they went through an avenue of salutes from the soldiers, which Tony acknowledged by occasionally raising his hand with an aristocratic languor that was extremely impressive.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading At this point two armed sentries on guard stepped forward with raised bayonets, and not wishing to run any unnecessary risk of puncture, Jimmy at once brought the car to a standstill.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The sight of Major Paqueta on the front seat seemed still to be a sufficient guarantee to everyone for their respectability; and on they went through an avenue of salutes from the soldiers, which Tony acknowledged by occasionally raising his hand with an aristocratic languor that was extremely impressive.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The sight of Major Paqueta on the front seat seemed still to be a sufficient guarantee to everyone for their respectability; and on they went through an avenue of salutes from the soldiers, which Tony acknowledged by occasionally raising his hand with an aristocratic languor that was extremely impressive.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading The sight of Major Paqueta on the front seat seemed still to be a sufficient guarantee to everyone for their respectability; and on they went through an avenue of salutes from the soldiers, which Tony acknowledged by occasionally raising his hand with an aristocratic languor that was extremely impressive.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading KIDNAPPING THE BRIDE In a few minutes they were mounting the steep street which appeared to be the only approach to the Château.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The route was plentifully sprinkled with soldiers, and from the cottage doorways on either side women and children watched the visitors go past with open-eyed interest.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading It was not until they reached the main entrance to the Château--a big stone archway spanned by a couple of iron gates--that any attempt was made to arrest their progress.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not until they reached the main entrance to the Château--a big stone archway spanned by a couple of iron gates--that any attempt was made to arrest their progress.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading At this point two armed sentries on guard stepped forward with raised bayonets, and not wishing to run any unnecessary risk of puncture, Jimmy at once brought the car to a standstill.
KIDNAPPINGnounUS /ˈkɪdnæpɪŋ/
(law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment
From this reading KIDNAPPING THE BRIDE In a few minutes they were mounting the steep street which appeared to be the only approach to the Château.
languornoun
a relaxed comfortable feeling
From this reading The sight of Major Paqueta on the front seat seemed still to be a sufficient guarantee to everyone for their respectability; and on they went through an avenue of salutes from the soldiers, which Tony acknowledged by occasionally raising his hand with an aristocratic languor that was extremely impressive.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was not until they reached the main entrance to the Château--a big stone archway spanned by a couple of iron gates--that any attempt was made to arrest their progress.
most important element
From this reading It was not until they reached the main entrance to the Château--a big stone archway spanned by a couple of iron gates--that any attempt was made to arrest their progress.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading The sight of Major Paqueta on the front seat seemed still to be a sufficient guarantee to everyone for their respectability; and on they went through an avenue of salutes from the soldiers, which Tony acknowledged by occasionally raising his hand with an aristocratic languor that was extremely impressive.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading KIDNAPPING THE BRIDE In a few minutes they were mounting the steep street which appeared to be the only approach to the Château.
mountingnounUS /ˈmaʊntɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading KIDNAPPING THE BRIDE In a few minutes they were mounting the steep street which appeared to be the only approach to the Château.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not until they reached the main entrance to the Château--a big stone archway spanned by a couple of iron gates--that any attempt was made to arrest their progress.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading The sight of Major Paqueta on the front seat seemed still to be a sufficient guarantee to everyone for their respectability; and on they went through an avenue of salutes from the soldiers, which Tony acknowledged by occasionally raising his hand with an aristocratic languor that was extremely impressive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sight of Major Paqueta on the front seat seemed still to be a sufficient guarantee to everyone for their respectability; and on they went through an avenue of salutes from the soldiers, which Tony acknowledged by occasionally raising his hand with an aristocratic languor that was extremely impressive.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The route was plentifully sprinkled with soldiers, and from the cottage doorways on either side women and children watched the visitors go past with open-eyed interest.
on one occasion
From this reading At this point two armed sentries on guard stepped forward with raised bayonets, and not wishing to run any unnecessary risk of puncture, Jimmy at once brought the car to a standstill.
and nothing more
From this reading KIDNAPPING THE BRIDE In a few minutes they were mounting the steep street which appeared to be the only approach to the Château.
open-eyedadjective
carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
From this reading The route was plentifully sprinkled with soldiers, and from the cottage doorways on either side women and children watched the visitors go past with open-eyed interest.
Paqueta
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From this reading The sight of Major Paqueta on the front seat seemed still to be a sufficient guarantee to everyone for their respectability; and on they went through an avenue of salutes from the soldiers, which Tony acknowledged by occasionally raising his hand with an aristocratic languor that was extremely impressive.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The route was plentifully sprinkled with soldiers, and from the cottage doorways on either side women and children watched the visitors go past with open-eyed interest.
plentifullyadverb
in a bountiful manner
From this reading The route was plentifully sprinkled with soldiers, and from the cottage doorways on either side women and children watched the visitors go past with open-eyed interest.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading At this point two armed sentries on guard stepped forward with raised bayonets, and not wishing to run any unnecessary risk of puncture, Jimmy at once brought the car to a standstill.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading It was not until they reached the main entrance to the Château--a big stone archway spanned by a couple of iron gates--that any attempt was made to arrest their progress.
punctureverbUS /ˈpʌŋktʃər/
pierce with a pointed object; make a hole into
From this reading At this point two armed sentries on guard stepped forward with raised bayonets, and not wishing to run any unnecessary risk of puncture, Jimmy at once brought the car to a standstill.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading At this point two armed sentries on guard stepped forward with raised bayonets, and not wishing to run any unnecessary risk of puncture, Jimmy at once brought the car to a standstill.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading The sight of Major Paqueta on the front seat seemed still to be a sufficient guarantee to everyone for their respectability; and on they went through an avenue of salutes from the soldiers, which Tony acknowledged by occasionally raising his hand with an aristocratic languor that was extremely impressive.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was not until they reached the main entrance to the Château--a big stone archway spanned by a couple of iron gates--that any attempt was made to arrest their progress.
respectabilitynounUS /riˌspektəˈbɪlɪti/
honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation
From this reading The sight of Major Paqueta on the front seat seemed still to be a sufficient guarantee to everyone for their respectability; and on they went through an avenue of salutes from the soldiers, which Tony acknowledged by occasionally raising his hand with an aristocratic languor that was extremely impressive.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading At this point two armed sentries on guard stepped forward with raised bayonets, and not wishing to run any unnecessary risk of puncture, Jimmy at once brought the car to a standstill.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading The route was plentifully sprinkled with soldiers, and from the cottage doorways on either side women and children watched the visitors go past with open-eyed interest.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading At this point two armed sentries on guard stepped forward with raised bayonets, and not wishing to run any unnecessary risk of puncture, Jimmy at once brought the car to a standstill.
salutesnounUS /səˈluːts/
plural of “salute” — an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading The sight of Major Paqueta on the front seat seemed still to be a sufficient guarantee to everyone for their respectability; and on they went through an avenue of salutes from the soldiers, which Tony acknowledged by occasionally raising his hand with an aristocratic languor that was extremely impressive.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading The sight of Major Paqueta on the front seat seemed still to be a sufficient guarantee to everyone for their respectability; and on they went through an avenue of salutes from the soldiers, which Tony acknowledged by occasionally raising his hand with an aristocratic languor that was extremely impressive.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The sight of Major Paqueta on the front seat seemed still to be a sufficient guarantee to everyone for their respectability; and on they went through an avenue of salutes from the soldiers, which Tony acknowledged by occasionally raising his hand with an aristocratic languor that was extremely impressive.
sentriesnounUS /ˈsentriz/
plural of “sentry” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading At this point two armed sentries on guard stepped forward with raised bayonets, and not wishing to run any unnecessary risk of puncture, Jimmy at once brought the car to a standstill.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The route was plentifully sprinkled with soldiers, and from the cottage doorways on either side women and children watched the visitors go past with open-eyed interest.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The sight of Major Paqueta on the front seat seemed still to be a sufficient guarantee to everyone for their respectability; and on they went through an avenue of salutes from the soldiers, which Tony acknowledged by occasionally raising his hand with an aristocratic languor that was extremely impressive.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The route was plentifully sprinkled with soldiers, and from the cottage doorways on either side women and children watched the visitors go past with open-eyed interest.
spannedverbUS /spænd/
inflected form of “span” — to cover or extend over an area or time period
From this reading It was not until they reached the main entrance to the Château--a big stone archway spanned by a couple of iron gates--that any attempt was made to arrest their progress.
sprinkledverbUS /ˈsprɪŋkəld/
past form of “sprinkle” — distribute loosely
From this reading The route was plentifully sprinkled with soldiers, and from the cottage doorways on either side women and children watched the visitors go past with open-eyed interest.
standstillnounUS /ˈstændstɪl/
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
From this reading At this point two armed sentries on guard stepped forward with raised bayonets, and not wishing to run any unnecessary risk of puncture, Jimmy at once brought the car to a standstill.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading KIDNAPPING THE BRIDE In a few minutes they were mounting the steep street which appeared to be the only approach to the Château.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading At this point two armed sentries on guard stepped forward with raised bayonets, and not wishing to run any unnecessary risk of puncture, Jimmy at once brought the car to a standstill.
not in physical motion
From this reading The sight of Major Paqueta on the front seat seemed still to be a sufficient guarantee to everyone for their respectability; and on they went through an avenue of salutes from the soldiers, which Tony acknowledged by occasionally raising his hand with an aristocratic languor that was extremely impressive.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading It was not until they reached the main entrance to the Château--a big stone archway spanned by a couple of iron gates--that any attempt was made to arrest their progress.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading KIDNAPPING THE BRIDE In a few minutes they were mounting the steep street which appeared to be the only approach to the Château.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The sight of Major Paqueta on the front seat seemed still to be a sufficient guarantee to everyone for their respectability; and on they went through an avenue of salutes from the soldiers, which Tony acknowledged by occasionally raising his hand with an aristocratic languor that was extremely impressive.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sight of Major Paqueta on the front seat seemed still to be a sufficient guarantee to everyone for their respectability; and on they went through an avenue of salutes from the soldiers, which Tony acknowledged by occasionally raising his hand with an aristocratic languor that was extremely impressive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KIDNAPPING THE BRIDE In a few minutes they were mounting the steep street which appeared to be the only approach to the Château.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The sight of Major Paqueta on the front seat seemed still to be a sufficient guarantee to everyone for their respectability; and on they went through an avenue of salutes from the soldiers, which Tony acknowledged by occasionally raising his hand with an aristocratic languor that was extremely impressive.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading KIDNAPPING THE BRIDE In a few minutes they were mounting the steep street which appeared to be the only approach to the Château.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this point two armed sentries on guard stepped forward with raised bayonets, and not wishing to run any unnecessary risk of puncture, Jimmy at once brought the car to a standstill.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The sight of Major Paqueta on the front seat seemed still to be a sufficient guarantee to everyone for their respectability; and on they went through an avenue of salutes from the soldiers, which Tony acknowledged by occasionally raising his hand with an aristocratic languor that was extremely impressive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading KIDNAPPING THE BRIDE In a few minutes they were mounting the steep street which appeared to be the only approach to the Château.
Tony
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From this reading The sight of Major Paqueta on the front seat seemed still to be a sufficient guarantee to everyone for their respectability; and on they went through an avenue of salutes from the soldiers, which Tony acknowledged by occasionally raising his hand with an aristocratic languor that was extremely impressive.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At this point two armed sentries on guard stepped forward with raised bayonets, and not wishing to run any unnecessary risk of puncture, Jimmy at once brought the car to a standstill.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading At this point two armed sentries on guard stepped forward with raised bayonets, and not wishing to run any unnecessary risk of puncture, Jimmy at once brought the car to a standstill.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was not until they reached the main entrance to the Château--a big stone archway spanned by a couple of iron gates--that any attempt was made to arrest their progress.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading The route was plentifully sprinkled with soldiers, and from the cottage doorways on either side women and children watched the visitors go past with open-eyed interest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The route was plentifully sprinkled with soldiers, and from the cottage doorways on either side women and children watched the visitors go past with open-eyed interest.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading The route was plentifully sprinkled with soldiers, and from the cottage doorways on either side women and children watched the visitors go past with open-eyed interest.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The sight of Major Paqueta on the front seat seemed still to be a sufficient guarantee to everyone for their respectability; and on they went through an avenue of salutes from the soldiers, which Tony acknowledged by occasionally raising his hand with an aristocratic languor that was extremely impressive.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading KIDNAPPING THE BRIDE In a few minutes they were mounting the steep street which appeared to be the only approach to the Château.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading KIDNAPPING THE BRIDE In a few minutes they were mounting the steep street which appeared to be the only approach to the Château.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading At this point two armed sentries on guard stepped forward with raised bayonets, and not wishing to run any unnecessary risk of puncture, Jimmy at once brought the car to a standstill.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The route was plentifully sprinkled with soldiers, and from the cottage doorways on either side women and children watched the visitors go past with open-eyed interest.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The route was plentifully sprinkled with soldiers, and from the cottage doorways on either side women and children watched the visitors go past with open-eyed interest.
