Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading THE ADVANCEMENT OF NITOCRIS--THE RESOLVE OF OSCAROVITCH Franklin Marmion and Hoskins van Huysman parted that evening in what may be described as a state of armed neutrality, but with more cordiality than Brenda, at any rate, had hoped for.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Such people do not talk about trivialities when they are thinking about much more serious concerns.

encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something

From this reading THE ADVANCEMENT OF NITOCRIS--THE RESOLVE OF OSCAROVITCH Franklin Marmion and Hoskins van Huysman parted that evening in what may be described as a state of armed neutrality, but with more cordiality than Brenda, at any rate, had hoped for.

later than; following

From this reading After supper Nitocris followed her father into the study, as he quite expected her to do, and when she had shut the door, she faced him and said in a voice that was not quite her own:

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

From this reading Brenda whirled her father and Lord Leighton--who, of course, sat beside her in front as she drove--off to supper; Merrill went to his club to ruminate happily for an hour; and the hero of the evening and his daughter drove home almost in silence, and it was a silence for which there was a very sufficient reason.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Still, they were both gentlemen, and, moreover, the American scientist was honestly looking forward to the discovery of some fatal flaw in the reasoning of his English rival which should leave the final triumph with him--and such a triumph would be not only final but crushing.

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

From this reading Brenda whirled her father and Lord Leighton--who, of course, sat beside her in front as she drove--off to supper; Merrill went to his club to ruminate happily for an hour; and the hero of the evening and his daughter drove home almost in silence, and it was a silence for which there was a very sufficient reason.

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

From this reading THE ADVANCEMENT OF NITOCRIS--THE RESOLVE OF OSCAROVITCH Franklin Marmion and Hoskins van Huysman parted that evening in what may be described as a state of armed neutrality, but with more cordiality than Brenda, at any rate, had hoped for.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE ADVANCEMENT OF NITOCRIS--THE RESOLVE OF OSCAROVITCH Franklin Marmion and Hoskins van Huysman parted that evening in what may be described as a state of armed neutrality, but with more cordiality than Brenda, at any rate, had hoped for.

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

From this reading Such people do not talk about trivialities when they are thinking about much more serious concerns.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading THE ADVANCEMENT OF NITOCRIS--THE RESOLVE OF OSCAROVITCH Franklin Marmion and Hoskins van Huysman parted that evening in what may be described as a state of armed neutrality, but with more cordiality than Brenda, at any rate, had hoped for.

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

From this reading THE ADVANCEMENT OF NITOCRIS--THE RESOLVE OF OSCAROVITCH Franklin Marmion and Hoskins van Huysman parted that evening in what may be described as a state of armed neutrality, but with more cordiality than Brenda, at any rate, had hoped for.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE ADVANCEMENT OF NITOCRIS--THE RESOLVE OF OSCAROVITCH Franklin Marmion and Hoskins van Huysman parted that evening in what may be described as a state of armed neutrality, but with more cordiality than Brenda, at any rate, had hoped for.

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

From this reading THE ADVANCEMENT OF NITOCRIS--THE RESOLVE OF OSCAROVITCH Franklin Marmion and Hoskins van Huysman parted that evening in what may be described as a state of armed neutrality, but with more cordiality than Brenda, at any rate, had hoped for.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Brenda whirled her father and Lord Leighton--who, of course, sat beside her in front as she drove--off to supper; Merrill went to his club to ruminate happily for an hour; and the hero of the evening and his daughter drove home almost in silence, and it was a silence for which there was a very sufficient reason.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Still, they were both gentlemen, and, moreover, the American scientist was honestly looking forward to the discovery of some fatal flaw in the reasoning of his English rival which should leave the final triumph with him--and such a triumph would be not only final but crushing.

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From this reading THE ADVANCEMENT OF NITOCRIS--THE RESOLVE OF OSCAROVITCH Franklin Marmion and Hoskins van Huysman parted that evening in what may be described as a state of armed neutrality, but with more cordiality than Brenda, at any rate, had hoped for.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE ADVANCEMENT OF NITOCRIS--THE RESOLVE OF OSCAROVITCH Franklin Marmion and Hoskins van Huysman parted that evening in what may be described as a state of armed neutrality, but with more cordiality than Brenda, at any rate, had hoped for.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Brenda whirled her father and Lord Leighton--who, of course, sat beside her in front as she drove--off to supper; Merrill went to his club to ruminate happily for an hour; and the hero of the evening and his daughter drove home almost in silence, and it was a silence for which there was a very sufficient reason.

plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading Such people do not talk about trivialities when they are thinking about much more serious concerns.

a cordial disposition

From this reading THE ADVANCEMENT OF NITOCRIS--THE RESOLVE OF OSCAROVITCH Franklin Marmion and Hoskins van Huysman parted that evening in what may be described as a state of armed neutrality, but with more cordiality than Brenda, at any rate, had hoped for.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Brenda whirled her father and Lord Leighton--who, of course, sat beside her in front as she drove--off to supper; Merrill went to his club to ruminate happily for an hour; and the hero of the evening and his daughter drove home almost in silence, and it was a silence for which there was a very sufficient reason.

physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination

From this reading Still, they were both gentlemen, and, moreover, the American scientist was honestly looking forward to the discovery of some fatal flaw in the reasoning of his English rival which should leave the final triumph with him--and such a triumph would be not only final but crushing.

a female human offspring

From this reading Brenda whirled her father and Lord Leighton--who, of course, sat beside her in front as she drove--off to supper; Merrill went to his club to ruminate happily for an hour; and the hero of the evening and his daughter drove home almost in silence, and it was a silence for which there was a very sufficient reason.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading THE ADVANCEMENT OF NITOCRIS--THE RESOLVE OF OSCAROVITCH Franklin Marmion and Hoskins van Huysman parted that evening in what may be described as a state of armed neutrality, but with more cordiality than Brenda, at any rate, had hoped for.

the act of discovering something

From this reading Still, they were both gentlemen, and, moreover, the American scientist was honestly looking forward to the discovery of some fatal flaw in the reasoning of his English rival which should leave the final triumph with him--and such a triumph would be not only final but crushing.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Such people do not talk about trivialities when they are thinking about much more serious concerns.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading After supper Nitocris followed her father into the study, as he quite expected her to do, and when she had shut the door, she faced him and said in a voice that was not quite her own:

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading Brenda whirled her father and Lord Leighton--who, of course, sat beside her in front as she drove--off to supper; Merrill went to his club to ruminate happily for an hour; and the hero of the evening and his daughter drove home almost in silence, and it was a silence for which there was a very sufficient reason.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Still, they were both gentlemen, and, moreover, the American scientist was honestly looking forward to the discovery of some fatal flaw in the reasoning of his English rival which should leave the final triumph with him--and such a triumph would be not only final but crushing.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE ADVANCEMENT OF NITOCRIS--THE RESOLVE OF OSCAROVITCH Franklin Marmion and Hoskins van Huysman parted that evening in what may be described as a state of armed neutrality, but with more cordiality than Brenda, at any rate, had hoped for.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading After supper Nitocris followed her father into the study, as he quite expected her to do, and when she had shut the door, she faced him and said in a voice that was not quite her own:

having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination

From this reading After supper Nitocris followed her father into the study, as he quite expected her to do, and when she had shut the door, she faced him and said in a voice that was not quite her own:

bringing death

From this reading Still, they were both gentlemen, and, moreover, the American scientist was honestly looking forward to the discovery of some fatal flaw in the reasoning of his English rival which should leave the final triumph with him--and such a triumph would be not only final but crushing.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Brenda whirled her father and Lord Leighton--who, of course, sat beside her in front as she drove--off to supper; Merrill went to his club to ruminate happily for an hour; and the hero of the evening and his daughter drove home almost in silence, and it was a silence for which there was a very sufficient reason.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading Still, they were both gentlemen, and, moreover, the American scientist was honestly looking forward to the discovery of some fatal flaw in the reasoning of his English rival which should leave the final triumph with him--and such a triumph would be not only final but crushing.

an imperfection in an object or machine

From this reading Still, they were both gentlemen, and, moreover, the American scientist was honestly looking forward to the discovery of some fatal flaw in the reasoning of his English rival which should leave the final triumph with him--and such a triumph would be not only final but crushing.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading After supper Nitocris followed her father into the study, as he quite expected her to do, and when she had shut the door, she faced him and said in a voice that was not quite her own:

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE ADVANCEMENT OF NITOCRIS--THE RESOLVE OF OSCAROVITCH Franklin Marmion and Hoskins van Huysman parted that evening in what may be described as a state of armed neutrality, but with more cordiality than Brenda, at any rate, had hoped for.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Still, they were both gentlemen, and, moreover, the American scientist was honestly looking forward to the discovery of some fatal flaw in the reasoning of his English rival which should leave the final triumph with him--and such a triumph would be not only final but crushing.

United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)

From this reading THE ADVANCEMENT OF NITOCRIS--THE RESOLVE OF OSCAROVITCH Franklin Marmion and Hoskins van Huysman parted that evening in what may be described as a state of armed neutrality, but with more cordiality than Brenda, at any rate, had hoped for.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Brenda whirled her father and Lord Leighton--who, of course, sat beside her in front as she drove--off to supper; Merrill went to his club to ruminate happily for an hour; and the hero of the evening and his daughter drove home almost in silence, and it was a silence for which there was a very sufficient reason.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading Still, they were both gentlemen, and, moreover, the American scientist was honestly looking forward to the discovery of some fatal flaw in the reasoning of his English rival which should leave the final triumph with him--and such a triumph would be not only final but crushing.

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

From this reading THE ADVANCEMENT OF NITOCRIS--THE RESOLVE OF OSCAROVITCH Franklin Marmion and Hoskins van Huysman parted that evening in what may be described as a state of armed neutrality, but with more cordiality than Brenda, at any rate, had hoped for.

in a joyous manner

From this reading Brenda whirled her father and Lord Leighton--who, of course, sat beside her in front as she drove--off to supper; Merrill went to his club to ruminate happily for an hour; and the hero of the evening and his daughter drove home almost in silence, and it was a silence for which there was a very sufficient reason.

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

From this reading After supper Nitocris followed her father into the study, as he quite expected her to do, and when she had shut the door, she faced him and said in a voice that was not quite her own:

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

From this reading Brenda whirled her father and Lord Leighton--who, of course, sat beside her in front as she drove--off to supper; Merrill went to his club to ruminate happily for an hour; and the hero of the evening and his daughter drove home almost in silence, and it was a silence for which there was a very sufficient reason.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Brenda whirled her father and Lord Leighton--who, of course, sat beside her in front as she drove--off to supper; Merrill went to his club to ruminate happily for an hour; and the hero of the evening and his daughter drove home almost in silence, and it was a silence for which there was a very sufficient reason.

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

From this reading Still, they were both gentlemen, and, moreover, the American scientist was honestly looking forward to the discovery of some fatal flaw in the reasoning of his English rival which should leave the final triumph with him--and such a triumph would be not only final but crushing.

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

From this reading Still, they were both gentlemen, and, moreover, the American scientist was honestly looking forward to the discovery of some fatal flaw in the reasoning of his English rival which should leave the final triumph with him--and such a triumph would be not only final but crushing.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Brenda whirled her father and Lord Leighton--who, of course, sat beside her in front as she drove--off to supper; Merrill went to his club to ruminate happily for an hour; and the hero of the evening and his daughter drove home almost in silence, and it was a silence for which there was a very sufficient reason.

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading Still, they were both gentlemen, and, moreover, the American scientist was honestly looking forward to the discovery of some fatal flaw in the reasoning of his English rival which should leave the final triumph with him--and such a triumph would be not only final but crushing.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading THE ADVANCEMENT OF NITOCRIS--THE RESOLVE OF OSCAROVITCH Franklin Marmion and Hoskins van Huysman parted that evening in what may be described as a state of armed neutrality, but with more cordiality than Brenda, at any rate, had hoped for.

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From this reading THE ADVANCEMENT OF NITOCRIS--THE RESOLVE OF OSCAROVITCH Franklin Marmion and Hoskins van Huysman parted that evening in what may be described as a state of armed neutrality, but with more cordiality than Brenda, at any rate, had hoped for.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Brenda whirled her father and Lord Leighton--who, of course, sat beside her in front as she drove--off to supper; Merrill went to his club to ruminate happily for an hour; and the hero of the evening and his daughter drove home almost in silence, and it was a silence for which there was a very sufficient reason.

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From this reading THE ADVANCEMENT OF NITOCRIS--THE RESOLVE OF OSCAROVITCH Franklin Marmion and Hoskins van Huysman parted that evening in what may be described as a state of armed neutrality, but with more cordiality than Brenda, at any rate, had hoped for.

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

From this reading THE ADVANCEMENT OF NITOCRIS--THE RESOLVE OF OSCAROVITCH Franklin Marmion and Hoskins van Huysman parted that evening in what may be described as a state of armed neutrality, but with more cordiality than Brenda, at any rate, had hoped for.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading After supper Nitocris followed her father into the study, as he quite expected her to do, and when she had shut the door, she faced him and said in a voice that was not quite her own:

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Brenda whirled her father and Lord Leighton--who, of course, sat beside her in front as she drove--off to supper; Merrill went to his club to ruminate happily for an hour; and the hero of the evening and his daughter drove home almost in silence, and it was a silence for which there was a very sufficient reason.

go away from a place

From this reading Still, they were both gentlemen, and, moreover, the American scientist was honestly looking forward to the discovery of some fatal flaw in the reasoning of his English rival which should leave the final triumph with him--and such a triumph would be not only final but crushing.

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From this reading Brenda whirled her father and Lord Leighton--who, of course, sat beside her in front as she drove--off to supper; Merrill went to his club to ruminate happily for an hour; and the hero of the evening and his daughter drove home almost in silence, and it was a silence for which there was a very sufficient reason.

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

From this reading Still, they were both gentlemen, and, moreover, the American scientist was honestly looking forward to the discovery of some fatal flaw in the reasoning of his English rival which should leave the final triumph with him--and such a triumph would be not only final but crushing.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Brenda whirled her father and Lord Leighton--who, of course, sat beside her in front as she drove--off to supper; Merrill went to his club to ruminate happily for an hour; and the hero of the evening and his daughter drove home almost in silence, and it was a silence for which there was a very sufficient reason.

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From this reading THE ADVANCEMENT OF NITOCRIS--THE RESOLVE OF OSCAROVITCH Franklin Marmion and Hoskins van Huysman parted that evening in what may be described as a state of armed neutrality, but with more cordiality than Brenda, at any rate, had hoped for.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading THE ADVANCEMENT OF NITOCRIS--THE RESOLVE OF OSCAROVITCH Franklin Marmion and Hoskins van Huysman parted that evening in what may be described as a state of armed neutrality, but with more cordiality than Brenda, at any rate, had hoped for.

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From this reading Brenda whirled her father and Lord Leighton--who, of course, sat beside her in front as she drove--off to supper; Merrill went to his club to ruminate happily for an hour; and the hero of the evening and his daughter drove home almost in silence, and it was a silence for which there was a very sufficient reason.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE ADVANCEMENT OF NITOCRIS--THE RESOLVE OF OSCAROVITCH Franklin Marmion and Hoskins van Huysman parted that evening in what may be described as a state of armed neutrality, but with more cordiality than Brenda, at any rate, had hoped for.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Still, they were both gentlemen, and, moreover, the American scientist was honestly looking forward to the discovery of some fatal flaw in the reasoning of his English rival which should leave the final triumph with him--and such a triumph would be not only final but crushing.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Such people do not talk about trivialities when they are thinking about much more serious concerns.

nonparticipation in a dispute or war

From this reading THE ADVANCEMENT OF NITOCRIS--THE RESOLVE OF OSCAROVITCH Franklin Marmion and Hoskins van Huysman parted that evening in what may be described as a state of armed neutrality, but with more cordiality than Brenda, at any rate, had hoped for.

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From this reading THE ADVANCEMENT OF NITOCRIS--THE RESOLVE OF OSCAROVITCH Franklin Marmion and Hoskins van Huysman parted that evening in what may be described as a state of armed neutrality, but with more cordiality than Brenda, at any rate, had hoped for.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Still, they were both gentlemen, and, moreover, the American scientist was honestly looking forward to the discovery of some fatal flaw in the reasoning of his English rival which should leave the final triumph with him--and such a triumph would be not only final but crushing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ADVANCEMENT OF NITOCRIS--THE RESOLVE OF OSCAROVITCH Franklin Marmion and Hoskins van Huysman parted that evening in what may be described as a state of armed neutrality, but with more cordiality than Brenda, at any rate, had hoped for.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Brenda whirled her father and Lord Leighton--who, of course, sat beside her in front as she drove--off to supper; Merrill went to his club to ruminate happily for an hour; and the hero of the evening and his daughter drove home almost in silence, and it was a silence for which there was a very sufficient reason.

and nothing more

From this reading Still, they were both gentlemen, and, moreover, the American scientist was honestly looking forward to the discovery of some fatal flaw in the reasoning of his English rival which should leave the final triumph with him--and such a triumph would be not only final but crushing.

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From this reading THE ADVANCEMENT OF NITOCRIS--THE RESOLVE OF OSCAROVITCH Franklin Marmion and Hoskins van Huysman parted that evening in what may be described as a state of armed neutrality, but with more cordiality than Brenda, at any rate, had hoped for.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading After supper Nitocris followed her father into the study, as he quite expected her to do, and when she had shut the door, she faced him and said in a voice that was not quite her own:

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading THE ADVANCEMENT OF NITOCRIS--THE RESOLVE OF OSCAROVITCH Franklin Marmion and Hoskins van Huysman parted that evening in what may be described as a state of armed neutrality, but with more cordiality than Brenda, at any rate, had hoped for.

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

From this reading Such people do not talk about trivialities when they are thinking about much more serious concerns.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading After supper Nitocris followed her father into the study, as he quite expected her to do, and when she had shut the door, she faced him and said in a voice that was not quite her own:

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading THE ADVANCEMENT OF NITOCRIS--THE RESOLVE OF OSCAROVITCH Franklin Marmion and Hoskins van Huysman parted that evening in what may be described as a state of armed neutrality, but with more cordiality than Brenda, at any rate, had hoped for.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Brenda whirled her father and Lord Leighton--who, of course, sat beside her in front as she drove--off to supper; Merrill went to his club to ruminate happily for an hour; and the hero of the evening and his daughter drove home almost in silence, and it was a silence for which there was a very sufficient reason.

thinking that is coherent and logical

From this reading Still, they were both gentlemen, and, moreover, the American scientist was honestly looking forward to the discovery of some fatal flaw in the reasoning of his English rival which should leave the final triumph with him--and such a triumph would be not only final but crushing.

bring to an end; settle conclusively

From this reading THE ADVANCEMENT OF NITOCRIS--THE RESOLVE OF OSCAROVITCH Franklin Marmion and Hoskins van Huysman parted that evening in what may be described as a state of armed neutrality, but with more cordiality than Brenda, at any rate, had hoped for.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading Still, they were both gentlemen, and, moreover, the American scientist was honestly looking forward to the discovery of some fatal flaw in the reasoning of his English rival which should leave the final triumph with him--and such a triumph would be not only final but crushing.

chew the cuds

From this reading Brenda whirled her father and Lord Leighton--who, of course, sat beside her in front as she drove--off to supper; Merrill went to his club to ruminate happily for an hour; and the hero of the evening and his daughter drove home almost in silence, and it was a silence for which there was a very sufficient reason.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading After supper Nitocris followed her father into the study, as he quite expected her to do, and when she had shut the door, she faced him and said in a voice that was not quite her own:

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

From this reading Brenda whirled her father and Lord Leighton--who, of course, sat beside her in front as she drove--off to supper; Merrill went to his club to ruminate happily for an hour; and the hero of the evening and his daughter drove home almost in silence, and it was a silence for which there was a very sufficient reason.

a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences

From this reading Still, they were both gentlemen, and, moreover, the American scientist was honestly looking forward to the discovery of some fatal flaw in the reasoning of his English rival which should leave the final triumph with him--and such a triumph would be not only final but crushing.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading Such people do not talk about trivialities when they are thinking about much more serious concerns.

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

From this reading Brenda whirled her father and Lord Leighton--who, of course, sat beside her in front as she drove--off to supper; Merrill went to his club to ruminate happily for an hour; and the hero of the evening and his daughter drove home almost in silence, and it was a silence for which there was a very sufficient reason.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Still, they were both gentlemen, and, moreover, the American scientist was honestly looking forward to the discovery of some fatal flaw in the reasoning of his English rival which should leave the final triumph with him--and such a triumph would be not only final but crushing.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading After supper Nitocris followed her father into the study, as he quite expected her to do, and when she had shut the door, she faced him and said in a voice that was not quite her own:

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Brenda whirled her father and Lord Leighton--who, of course, sat beside her in front as she drove--off to supper; Merrill went to his club to ruminate happily for an hour; and the hero of the evening and his daughter drove home almost in silence, and it was a silence for which there was a very sufficient reason.

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

From this reading Still, they were both gentlemen, and, moreover, the American scientist was honestly looking forward to the discovery of some fatal flaw in the reasoning of his English rival which should leave the final triumph with him--and such a triumph would be not only final but crushing.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading THE ADVANCEMENT OF NITOCRIS--THE RESOLVE OF OSCAROVITCH Franklin Marmion and Hoskins van Huysman parted that evening in what may be described as a state of armed neutrality, but with more cordiality than Brenda, at any rate, had hoped for.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still, they were both gentlemen, and, moreover, the American scientist was honestly looking forward to the discovery of some fatal flaw in the reasoning of his English rival which should leave the final triumph with him--and such a triumph would be not only final but crushing.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading After supper Nitocris followed her father into the study, as he quite expected her to do, and when she had shut the door, she faced him and said in a voice that was not quite her own:

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Still, they were both gentlemen, and, moreover, the American scientist was honestly looking forward to the discovery of some fatal flaw in the reasoning of his English rival which should leave the final triumph with him--and such a triumph would be not only final but crushing.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading Brenda whirled her father and Lord Leighton--who, of course, sat beside her in front as she drove--off to supper; Merrill went to his club to ruminate happily for an hour; and the hero of the evening and his daughter drove home almost in silence, and it was a silence for which there was a very sufficient reason.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Brenda whirled her father and Lord Leighton--who, of course, sat beside her in front as she drove--off to supper; Merrill went to his club to ruminate happily for an hour; and the hero of the evening and his daughter drove home almost in silence, and it was a silence for which there was a very sufficient reason.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Such people do not talk about trivialities when they are thinking about much more serious concerns.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE ADVANCEMENT OF NITOCRIS--THE RESOLVE OF OSCAROVITCH Franklin Marmion and Hoskins van Huysman parted that evening in what may be described as a state of armed neutrality, but with more cordiality than Brenda, at any rate, had hoped for.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE ADVANCEMENT OF NITOCRIS--THE RESOLVE OF OSCAROVITCH Franklin Marmion and Hoskins van Huysman parted that evening in what may be described as a state of armed neutrality, but with more cordiality than Brenda, at any rate, had hoped for.

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

From this reading THE ADVANCEMENT OF NITOCRIS--THE RESOLVE OF OSCAROVITCH Franklin Marmion and Hoskins van Huysman parted that evening in what may be described as a state of armed neutrality, but with more cordiality than Brenda, at any rate, had hoped for.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Brenda whirled her father and Lord Leighton--who, of course, sat beside her in front as she drove--off to supper; Merrill went to his club to ruminate happily for an hour; and the hero of the evening and his daughter drove home almost in silence, and it was a silence for which there was a very sufficient reason.

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

From this reading Still, they were both gentlemen, and, moreover, the American scientist was honestly looking forward to the discovery of some fatal flaw in the reasoning of his English rival which should leave the final triumph with him--and such a triumph would be not only final but crushing.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Such people do not talk about trivialities when they are thinking about much more serious concerns.

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

From this reading Still, they were both gentlemen, and, moreover, the American scientist was honestly looking forward to the discovery of some fatal flaw in the reasoning of his English rival which should leave the final triumph with him--and such a triumph would be not only final but crushing.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Still, they were both gentlemen, and, moreover, the American scientist was honestly looking forward to the discovery of some fatal flaw in the reasoning of his English rival which should leave the final triumph with him--and such a triumph would be not only final but crushing.

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From this reading Such people do not talk about trivialities when they are thinking about much more serious concerns.

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 ADVANCEMENT OF NITOCRIS--THE RESOLVE OF OSCAROVITCH Franklin Marmion and Hoskins van Huysman parted that evening in what may be described as a state of armed neutrality, but with more cordiality than Brenda, at any rate, had hoped for.

precisely as stated

From this reading Brenda whirled her father and Lord Leighton--who, of course, sat beside her in front as she drove--off to supper; Merrill went to his club to ruminate happily for an hour; and the hero of the evening and his daughter drove home almost in silence, and it was a silence for which there was a very sufficient reason.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading After supper Nitocris followed her father into the study, as he quite expected her to do, and when she had shut the door, she faced him and said in a voice that was not quite her own:

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

From this reading Still, they were both gentlemen, and, moreover, the American scientist was honestly looking forward to the discovery of some fatal flaw in the reasoning of his English rival which should leave the final triumph with him--and such a triumph would be not only final but crushing.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Brenda whirled her father and Lord Leighton--who, of course, sat beside her in front as she drove--off to supper; Merrill went to his club to ruminate happily for an hour; and the hero of the evening and his daughter drove home almost in silence, and it was a silence for which there was a very sufficient reason.

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

From this reading Still, they were both gentlemen, and, moreover, the American scientist was honestly looking forward to the discovery of some fatal flaw in the reasoning of his English rival which should leave the final triumph with him--and such a triumph would be not only final but crushing.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE ADVANCEMENT OF NITOCRIS--THE RESOLVE OF OSCAROVITCH Franklin Marmion and Hoskins van Huysman parted that evening in what may be described as a state of armed neutrality, but with more cordiality than Brenda, at any rate, had hoped for.

at the time that

From this reading Such people do not talk about trivialities when they are thinking about much more serious concerns.

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

From this reading Still, they were both gentlemen, and, moreover, the American scientist was honestly looking forward to the discovery of some fatal flaw in the reasoning of his English rival which should leave the final triumph with him--and such a triumph would be not only final but crushing.

past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading Brenda whirled her father and Lord Leighton--who, of course, sat beside her in front as she drove--off to supper; Merrill went to his club to ruminate happily for an hour; and the hero of the evening and his daughter drove home almost in silence, and it was a silence for which there was a very sufficient reason.

which person or people

From this reading Brenda whirled her father and Lord Leighton--who, of course, sat beside her in front as she drove--off to supper; Merrill went to his club to ruminate happily for an hour; and the hero of the evening and his daughter drove home almost in silence, and it was a silence for which there was a very sufficient reason.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE ADVANCEMENT OF NITOCRIS--THE RESOLVE OF OSCAROVITCH Franklin Marmion and Hoskins van Huysman parted that evening in what may be described as a state of armed neutrality, but with more cordiality than Brenda, at any rate, had hoped for.

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

From this reading Still, they were both gentlemen, and, moreover, the American scientist was honestly looking forward to the discovery of some fatal flaw in the reasoning of his English rival which should leave the final triumph with him--and such a triumph would be not only final but crushing.