Chapter V

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

From this reading A QUEER MYSTERY When the performance was over and the guests were exclaiming about the charming entertainment they had seen, thanking Mr. Anthony for giving them such a delightful evening, and later taking their departure, Roberta glanced about for Mrs. Pollzoff, but did not see her.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A QUEER MYSTERY When the performance was over and the guests were exclaiming about the charming entertainment they had seen, thanking Mr. Anthony for giving them such a delightful evening, and later taking their departure, Roberta glanced about for Mrs. Pollzoff, but did not see her.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading Just then others came up, so she passed on with an impression that the gentleman, being a true Southerner, could make himself very agreeable.

in addition

From this reading With Miss Powell and her party, Roberta also thanked her host.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “I am very happy if my efforts have given such a charming stranger in our city an hour’s pleasure,” Mr. Anthony told her, speaking as if she were the only person in the room and had his undivided attention.

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

From this reading “I am very happy if my efforts have given such a charming stranger in our city an hour’s pleasure,” Mr. Anthony told her, speaking as if she were the only person in the room and had his undivided attention.

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

From this reading A QUEER MYSTERY When the performance was over and the guests were exclaiming about the charming entertainment they had seen, thanking Mr. Anthony for giving them such a delightful evening, and later taking their departure, Roberta glanced about for Mrs. Pollzoff, but did not see her.

Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)

From this reading A QUEER MYSTERY When the performance was over and the guests were exclaiming about the charming entertainment they had seen, thanking Mr. Anthony for giving them such a delightful evening, and later taking their departure, Roberta glanced about for Mrs. Pollzoff, but did not see her.

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

From this reading “I am very happy if my efforts have given such a charming stranger in our city an hour’s pleasure,” Mr. Anthony told her, speaking as if she were the only person in the room and had his undivided attention.

a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit

From this reading During the entertainment the rooms had been darkened except about the stage, so the girl Sky-pilot thought nothing of missing her employer then, but when the whole place was brilliantly lighted and the assembly moving somewhat like a narrow reception line, it seemed odd that the woman was nowhere in sight.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading “I am very happy if my efforts have given such a charming stranger in our city an hour’s pleasure,” Mr. Anthony told her, speaking as if she were the only person in the room and had his undivided attention.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading During the entertainment the rooms had been darkened except about the stage, so the girl Sky-pilot thought nothing of missing her employer then, but when the whole place was brilliantly lighted and the assembly moving somewhat like a narrow reception line, it seemed odd that the woman was nowhere in sight.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Just then others came up, so she passed on with an impression that the gentleman, being a true Southerner, could make himself very agreeable.

with brightness

From this reading During the entertainment the rooms had been darkened except about the stage, so the girl Sky-pilot thought nothing of missing her employer then, but when the whole place was brilliantly lighted and the assembly moving somewhat like a narrow reception line, it seemed odd that the woman was nowhere in sight.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A QUEER MYSTERY When the performance was over and the guests were exclaiming about the charming entertainment they had seen, thanking Mr. Anthony for giving them such a delightful evening, and later taking their departure, Roberta glanced about for Mrs. Pollzoff, but did not see her.

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

From this reading Just then others came up, so she passed on with an impression that the gentleman, being a true Southerner, could make himself very agreeable.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading A QUEER MYSTERY When the performance was over and the guests were exclaiming about the charming entertainment they had seen, thanking Mr. Anthony for giving them such a delightful evening, and later taking their departure, Roberta glanced about for Mrs. Pollzoff, but did not see her.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading “I am very happy if my efforts have given such a charming stranger in our city an hour’s pleasure,” Mr. Anthony told her, speaking as if she were the only person in the room and had his undivided attention.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Just then others came up, so she passed on with an impression that the gentleman, being a true Southerner, could make himself very agreeable.

(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time

From this reading During the entertainment the rooms had been darkened except about the stage, so the girl Sky-pilot thought nothing of missing her employer then, but when the whole place was brilliantly lighted and the assembly moving somewhat like a narrow reception line, it seemed odd that the woman was nowhere in sight.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading A QUEER MYSTERY When the performance was over and the guests were exclaiming about the charming entertainment they had seen, thanking Mr. Anthony for giving them such a delightful evening, and later taking their departure, Roberta glanced about for Mrs. Pollzoff, but did not see her.

the act of departing

From this reading A QUEER MYSTERY When the performance was over and the guests were exclaiming about the charming entertainment they had seen, thanking Mr. Anthony for giving them such a delightful evening, and later taking their departure, Roberta glanced about for Mrs. Pollzoff, but did not see her.

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

From this reading A QUEER MYSTERY When the performance was over and the guests were exclaiming about the charming entertainment they had seen, thanking Mr. Anthony for giving them such a delightful evening, and later taking their departure, Roberta glanced about for Mrs. Pollzoff, but did not see her.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the entertainment the rooms had been darkened except about the stage, so the girl Sky-pilot thought nothing of missing her employer then, but when the whole place was brilliantly lighted and the assembly moving somewhat like a narrow reception line, it seemed odd that the woman was nowhere in sight.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading “I am very happy if my efforts have given such a charming stranger in our city an hour’s pleasure,” Mr. Anthony told her, speaking as if she were the only person in the room and had his undivided attention.

a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading During the entertainment the rooms had been darkened except about the stage, so the girl Sky-pilot thought nothing of missing her employer then, but when the whole place was brilliantly lighted and the assembly moving somewhat like a narrow reception line, it seemed odd that the woman was nowhere in sight.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading A QUEER MYSTERY When the performance was over and the guests were exclaiming about the charming entertainment they had seen, thanking Mr. Anthony for giving them such a delightful evening, and later taking their departure, Roberta glanced about for Mrs. Pollzoff, but did not see her.

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

From this reading A QUEER MYSTERY When the performance was over and the guests were exclaiming about the charming entertainment they had seen, thanking Mr. Anthony for giving them such a delightful evening, and later taking their departure, Roberta glanced about for Mrs. Pollzoff, but did not see her.

apart from; not including

From this reading During the entertainment the rooms had been darkened except about the stage, so the girl Sky-pilot thought nothing of missing her employer then, but when the whole place was brilliantly lighted and the assembly moving somewhat like a narrow reception line, it seemed odd that the woman was nowhere in sight.

an abrupt excited utterance

From this reading A QUEER MYSTERY When the performance was over and the guests were exclaiming about the charming entertainment they had seen, thanking Mr. Anthony for giving them such a delightful evening, and later taking their departure, Roberta glanced about for Mrs. Pollzoff, but did not see her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A QUEER MYSTERY When the performance was over and the guests were exclaiming about the charming entertainment they had seen, thanking Mr. Anthony for giving them such a delightful evening, and later taking their departure, Roberta glanced about for Mrs. Pollzoff, but did not see her.

a man of refinement

From this reading Just then others came up, so she passed on with an impression that the gentleman, being a true Southerner, could make himself very agreeable.

a young female

From this reading During the entertainment the rooms had been darkened except about the stage, so the girl Sky-pilot thought nothing of missing her employer then, but when the whole place was brilliantly lighted and the assembly moving somewhat like a narrow reception line, it seemed odd that the woman was nowhere in sight.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading “I am very happy if my efforts have given such a charming stranger in our city an hour’s pleasure,” Mr. Anthony told her, speaking as if she were the only person in the room and had his undivided attention.

the act of giving

From this reading A QUEER MYSTERY When the performance was over and the guests were exclaiming about the charming entertainment they had seen, thanking Mr. Anthony for giving them such a delightful evening, and later taking their departure, Roberta glanced about for Mrs. Pollzoff, but did not see her.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading A QUEER MYSTERY When the performance was over and the guests were exclaiming about the charming entertainment they had seen, thanking Mr. Anthony for giving them such a delightful evening, and later taking their departure, Roberta glanced about for Mrs. Pollzoff, but did not see her.

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

From this reading A QUEER MYSTERY When the performance was over and the guests were exclaiming about the charming entertainment they had seen, thanking Mr. Anthony for giving them such a delightful evening, and later taking their departure, Roberta glanced about for Mrs. Pollzoff, but did not see her.

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

From this reading A QUEER MYSTERY When the performance was over and the guests were exclaiming about the charming entertainment they had seen, thanking Mr. Anthony for giving them such a delightful evening, and later taking their departure, Roberta glanced about for Mrs. Pollzoff, but did not see her.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading “I am very happy if my efforts have given such a charming stranger in our city an hour’s pleasure,” Mr. Anthony told her, speaking as if she were the only person in the room and had his undivided attention.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “I am very happy if my efforts have given such a charming stranger in our city an hour’s pleasure,” Mr. Anthony told her, speaking as if she were the only person in the room and had his undivided attention.

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

From this reading A QUEER MYSTERY When the performance was over and the guests were exclaiming about the charming entertainment they had seen, thanking Mr. Anthony for giving them such a delightful evening, and later taking their departure, Roberta glanced about for Mrs. Pollzoff, but did not see her.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Just then others came up, so she passed on with an impression that the gentleman, being a true Southerner, could make himself very agreeable.

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

From this reading “I am very happy if my efforts have given such a charming stranger in our city an hour’s pleasure,” Mr. Anthony told her, speaking as if she were the only person in the room and had his undivided attention.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading With Miss Powell and her party, Roberta also thanked her host.

possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading “I am very happy if my efforts have given such a charming stranger in our city an hour’s pleasure,” Mr. Anthony told her, speaking as if she were the only person in the room and had his undivided attention.

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

From this reading “I am very happy if my efforts have given such a charming stranger in our city an hour’s pleasure,” Mr. Anthony told her, speaking as if she were the only person in the room and had his undivided attention.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “I am very happy if my efforts have given such a charming stranger in our city an hour’s pleasure,” Mr. Anthony told her, speaking as if she were the only person in the room and had his undivided attention.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Just then others came up, so she passed on with an impression that the gentleman, being a true Southerner, could make himself very agreeable.

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

From this reading During the entertainment the rooms had been darkened except about the stage, so the girl Sky-pilot thought nothing of missing her employer then, but when the whole place was brilliantly lighted and the assembly moving somewhat like a narrow reception line, it seemed odd that the woman was nowhere in sight.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading During the entertainment the rooms had been darkened except about the stage, so the girl Sky-pilot thought nothing of missing her employer then, but when the whole place was brilliantly lighted and the assembly moving somewhat like a narrow reception line, it seemed odd that the woman was nowhere in sight.

and nothing more

From this reading Just then others came up, so she passed on with an impression that the gentleman, being a true Southerner, could make himself very agreeable.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A QUEER MYSTERY When the performance was over and the guests were exclaiming about the charming entertainment they had seen, thanking Mr. Anthony for giving them such a delightful evening, and later taking their departure, Roberta glanced about for Mrs. Pollzoff, but did not see her.

set afire or burning

From this reading During the entertainment the rooms had been darkened except about the stage, so the girl Sky-pilot thought nothing of missing her employer then, but when the whole place was brilliantly lighted and the assembly moving somewhat like a narrow reception line, it seemed odd that the woman was nowhere in sight.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading During the entertainment the rooms had been darkened except about the stage, so the girl Sky-pilot thought nothing of missing her employer then, but when the whole place was brilliantly lighted and the assembly moving somewhat like a narrow reception line, it seemed odd that the woman was nowhere in sight.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading During the entertainment the rooms had been darkened except about the stage, so the girl Sky-pilot thought nothing of missing her employer then, but when the whole place was brilliantly lighted and the assembly moving somewhat like a narrow reception line, it seemed odd that the woman was nowhere in sight.

engage in

From this reading Just then others came up, so she passed on with an impression that the gentleman, being a true Southerner, could make himself very agreeable.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading With Miss Powell and her party, Roberta also thanked her host.

not able to be found

From this reading During the entertainment the rooms had been darkened except about the stage, so the girl Sky-pilot thought nothing of missing her employer then, but when the whole place was brilliantly lighted and the assembly moving somewhat like a narrow reception line, it seemed odd that the woman was nowhere in sight.

in motion

From this reading During the entertainment the rooms had been darkened except about the stage, so the girl Sky-pilot thought nothing of missing her employer then, but when the whole place was brilliantly lighted and the assembly moving somewhat like a narrow reception line, it seemed odd that the woman was nowhere in sight.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A QUEER MYSTERY When the performance was over and the guests were exclaiming about the charming entertainment they had seen, thanking Mr. Anthony for giving them such a delightful evening, and later taking their departure, Roberta glanced about for Mrs. Pollzoff, but did not see her.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading A QUEER MYSTERY When the performance was over and the guests were exclaiming about the charming entertainment they had seen, thanking Mr. Anthony for giving them such a delightful evening, and later taking their departure, Roberta glanced about for Mrs. Pollzoff, but did not see her.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “I am very happy if my efforts have given such a charming stranger in our city an hour’s pleasure,” Mr. Anthony told her, speaking as if she were the only person in the room and had his undivided attention.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading A QUEER MYSTERY When the performance was over and the guests were exclaiming about the charming entertainment they had seen, thanking Mr. Anthony for giving them such a delightful evening, and later taking their departure, Roberta glanced about for Mrs. Pollzoff, but did not see her.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading During the entertainment the rooms had been darkened except about the stage, so the girl Sky-pilot thought nothing of missing her employer then, but when the whole place was brilliantly lighted and the assembly moving somewhat like a narrow reception line, it seemed odd that the woman was nowhere in sight.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A QUEER MYSTERY When the performance was over and the guests were exclaiming about the charming entertainment they had seen, thanking Mr. Anthony for giving them such a delightful evening, and later taking their departure, Roberta glanced about for Mrs. Pollzoff, but did not see her.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading During the entertainment the rooms had been darkened except about the stage, so the girl Sky-pilot thought nothing of missing her employer then, but when the whole place was brilliantly lighted and the assembly moving somewhat like a narrow reception line, it seemed odd that the woman was nowhere in sight.

an insignificant place

From this reading During the entertainment the rooms had been darkened except about the stage, so the girl Sky-pilot thought nothing of missing her employer then, but when the whole place was brilliantly lighted and the assembly moving somewhat like a narrow reception line, it seemed odd that the woman was nowhere in sight.

not divisible by two

From this reading During the entertainment the rooms had been darkened except about the stage, so the girl Sky-pilot thought nothing of missing her employer then, but when the whole place was brilliantly lighted and the assembly moving somewhat like a narrow reception line, it seemed odd that the woman was nowhere in sight.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During the entertainment the rooms had been darkened except about the stage, so the girl Sky-pilot thought nothing of missing her employer then, but when the whole place was brilliantly lighted and the assembly moving somewhat like a narrow reception line, it seemed odd that the woman was nowhere in sight.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Just then others came up, so she passed on with an impression that the gentleman, being a true Southerner, could make himself very agreeable.

and nothing more

From this reading “I am very happy if my efforts have given such a charming stranger in our city an hour’s pleasure,” Mr. Anthony told her, speaking as if she were the only person in the room and had his undivided attention.

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From this reading Just then others came up, so she passed on with an impression that the gentleman, being a true Southerner, could make himself very agreeable.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “I am very happy if my efforts have given such a charming stranger in our city an hour’s pleasure,” Mr. Anthony told her, speaking as if she were the only person in the room and had his undivided attention.

above and across; more than

From this reading A QUEER MYSTERY When the performance was over and the guests were exclaiming about the charming entertainment they had seen, thanking Mr. Anthony for giving them such a delightful evening, and later taking their departure, Roberta glanced about for Mrs. Pollzoff, but did not see her.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading With Miss Powell and her party, Roberta also thanked her host.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Just then others came up, so she passed on with an impression that the gentleman, being a true Southerner, could make himself very agreeable.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading A QUEER MYSTERY When the performance was over and the guests were exclaiming about the charming entertainment they had seen, thanking Mr. Anthony for giving them such a delightful evening, and later taking their departure, Roberta glanced about for Mrs. Pollzoff, but did not see her.

a human being

From this reading “I am very happy if my efforts have given such a charming stranger in our city an hour’s pleasure,” Mr. Anthony told her, speaking as if she were the only person in the room and had his undivided attention.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading During the entertainment the rooms had been darkened except about the stage, so the girl Sky-pilot thought nothing of missing her employer then, but when the whole place was brilliantly lighted and the assembly moving somewhat like a narrow reception line, it seemed odd that the woman was nowhere in sight.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading “I am very happy if my efforts have given such a charming stranger in our city an hour’s pleasure,” Mr. Anthony told her, speaking as if she were the only person in the room and had his undivided attention.

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From this reading A QUEER MYSTERY When the performance was over and the guests were exclaiming about the charming entertainment they had seen, thanking Mr. Anthony for giving them such a delightful evening, and later taking their departure, Roberta glanced about for Mrs. Pollzoff, but did not see her.

United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937)

From this reading With Miss Powell and her party, Roberta also thanked her host.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading A QUEER MYSTERY When the performance was over and the guests were exclaiming about the charming entertainment they had seen, thanking Mr. Anthony for giving them such a delightful evening, and later taking their departure, Roberta glanced about for Mrs. Pollzoff, but did not see her.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading During the entertainment the rooms had been darkened except about the stage, so the girl Sky-pilot thought nothing of missing her employer then, but when the whole place was brilliantly lighted and the assembly moving somewhat like a narrow reception line, it seemed odd that the woman was nowhere in sight.

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

From this reading A QUEER MYSTERY When the performance was over and the guests were exclaiming about the charming entertainment they had seen, thanking Mr. Anthony for giving them such a delightful evening, and later taking their departure, Roberta glanced about for Mrs. Pollzoff, but did not see her.

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

From this reading “I am very happy if my efforts have given such a charming stranger in our city an hour’s pleasure,” Mr. Anthony told her, speaking as if she were the only person in the room and had his undivided attention.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading During the entertainment the rooms had been darkened except about the stage, so the girl Sky-pilot thought nothing of missing her employer then, but when the whole place was brilliantly lighted and the assembly moving somewhat like a narrow reception line, it seemed odd that the woman was nowhere in sight.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading A QUEER MYSTERY When the performance was over and the guests were exclaiming about the charming entertainment they had seen, thanking Mr. Anthony for giving them such a delightful evening, and later taking their departure, Roberta glanced about for Mrs. Pollzoff, but did not see her.

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

From this reading During the entertainment the rooms had been darkened except about the stage, so the girl Sky-pilot thought nothing of missing her employer then, but when the whole place was brilliantly lighted and the assembly moving somewhat like a narrow reception line, it seemed odd that the woman was nowhere in sight.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading A QUEER MYSTERY When the performance was over and the guests were exclaiming about the charming entertainment they had seen, thanking Mr. Anthony for giving them such a delightful evening, and later taking their departure, Roberta glanced about for Mrs. Pollzoff, but did not see her.

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

From this reading “I am very happy if my efforts have given such a charming stranger in our city an hour’s pleasure,” Mr. Anthony told her, speaking as if she were the only person in the room and had his undivided attention.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading During the entertainment the rooms had been darkened except about the stage, so the girl Sky-pilot thought nothing of missing her employer then, but when the whole place was brilliantly lighted and the assembly moving somewhat like a narrow reception line, it seemed odd that the woman was nowhere in sight.

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

From this reading During the entertainment the rooms had been darkened except about the stage, so the girl Sky-pilot thought nothing of missing her employer then, but when the whole place was brilliantly lighted and the assembly moving somewhat like a narrow reception line, it seemed odd that the woman was nowhere in sight.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading During the entertainment the rooms had been darkened except about the stage, so the girl Sky-pilot thought nothing of missing her employer then, but when the whole place was brilliantly lighted and the assembly moving somewhat like a narrow reception line, it seemed odd that the woman was nowhere in sight.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading During the entertainment the rooms had been darkened except about the stage, so the girl Sky-pilot thought nothing of missing her employer then, but when the whole place was brilliantly lighted and the assembly moving somewhat like a narrow reception line, it seemed odd that the woman was nowhere in sight.

an American who lives in the South

From this reading Just then others came up, so she passed on with an impression that the gentleman, being a true Southerner, could make himself very agreeable.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading “I am very happy if my efforts have given such a charming stranger in our city an hour’s pleasure,” Mr. Anthony told her, speaking as if she were the only person in the room and had his undivided attention.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading During the entertainment the rooms had been darkened except about the stage, so the girl Sky-pilot thought nothing of missing her employer then, but when the whole place was brilliantly lighted and the assembly moving somewhat like a narrow reception line, it seemed odd that the woman was nowhere in sight.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading “I am very happy if my efforts have given such a charming stranger in our city an hour’s pleasure,” Mr. Anthony told her, speaking as if she were the only person in the room and had his undivided attention.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading A QUEER MYSTERY When the performance was over and the guests were exclaiming about the charming entertainment they had seen, thanking Mr. Anthony for giving them such a delightful evening, and later taking their departure, Roberta glanced about for Mrs. Pollzoff, but did not see her.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading A QUEER MYSTERY When the performance was over and the guests were exclaiming about the charming entertainment they had seen, thanking Mr. Anthony for giving them such a delightful evening, and later taking their departure, Roberta glanced about for Mrs. Pollzoff, but did not see her.

past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading With Miss Powell and her party, Roberta also thanked her host.

-ing form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading A QUEER MYSTERY When the performance was over and the guests were exclaiming about the charming entertainment they had seen, thanking Mr. Anthony for giving them such a delightful evening, and later taking their departure, Roberta glanced about for Mrs. Pollzoff, but did not see her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During the entertainment the rooms had been darkened except about the stage, so the girl Sky-pilot thought nothing of missing her employer then, but when the whole place was brilliantly lighted and the assembly moving somewhat like a narrow reception line, it seemed odd that the woman was nowhere in sight.

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

From this reading A QUEER MYSTERY When the performance was over and the guests were exclaiming about the charming entertainment they had seen, thanking Mr. Anthony for giving them such a delightful evening, and later taking their departure, Roberta glanced about for Mrs. Pollzoff, but did not see her.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A QUEER MYSTERY When the performance was over and the guests were exclaiming about the charming entertainment they had seen, thanking Mr. Anthony for giving them such a delightful evening, and later taking their departure, Roberta glanced about for Mrs. Pollzoff, but did not see her.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A QUEER MYSTERY When the performance was over and the guests were exclaiming about the charming entertainment they had seen, thanking Mr. Anthony for giving them such a delightful evening, and later taking their departure, Roberta glanced about for Mrs. Pollzoff, but did not see her.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading During the entertainment the rooms had been darkened except about the stage, so the girl Sky-pilot thought nothing of missing her employer then, but when the whole place was brilliantly lighted and the assembly moving somewhat like a narrow reception line, it seemed odd that the woman was nowhere in sight.

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

From this reading A QUEER MYSTERY When the performance was over and the guests were exclaiming about the charming entertainment they had seen, thanking Mr. Anthony for giving them such a delightful evening, and later taking their departure, Roberta glanced about for Mrs. Pollzoff, but did not see her.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading During the entertainment the rooms had been darkened except about the stage, so the girl Sky-pilot thought nothing of missing her employer then, but when the whole place was brilliantly lighted and the assembly moving somewhat like a narrow reception line, it seemed odd that the woman was nowhere in sight.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading “I am very happy if my efforts have given such a charming stranger in our city an hour’s pleasure,” Mr. Anthony told her, speaking as if she were the only person in the room and had his undivided attention.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Just then others came up, so she passed on with an impression that the gentleman, being a true Southerner, could make himself very agreeable.

not parted by conflict of opinion

From this reading “I am very happy if my efforts have given such a charming stranger in our city an hour’s pleasure,” Mr. Anthony told her, speaking as if she were the only person in the room and had his undivided attention.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Just then others came up, so she passed on with an impression that the gentleman, being a true Southerner, could make himself very agreeable.

precisely as stated

From this reading “I am very happy if my efforts have given such a charming stranger in our city an hour’s pleasure,” Mr. Anthony told her, speaking as if she were the only person in the room and had his undivided attention.

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

From this reading A QUEER MYSTERY When the performance was over and the guests were exclaiming about the charming entertainment they had seen, thanking Mr. Anthony for giving them such a delightful evening, and later taking their departure, Roberta glanced about for Mrs. Pollzoff, but did not see her.

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

From this reading A QUEER MYSTERY When the performance was over and the guests were exclaiming about the charming entertainment they had seen, thanking Mr. Anthony for giving them such a delightful evening, and later taking their departure, Roberta glanced about for Mrs. Pollzoff, but did not see her.

at the time that

From this reading A QUEER MYSTERY When the performance was over and the guests were exclaiming about the charming entertainment they had seen, thanking Mr. Anthony for giving them such a delightful evening, and later taking their departure, Roberta glanced about for Mrs. Pollzoff, but did not see her.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading During the entertainment the rooms had been darkened except about the stage, so the girl Sky-pilot thought nothing of missing her employer then, but when the whole place was brilliantly lighted and the assembly moving somewhat like a narrow reception line, it seemed odd that the woman was nowhere in sight.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With Miss Powell and her party, Roberta also thanked her host.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading During the entertainment the rooms had been darkened except about the stage, so the girl Sky-pilot thought nothing of missing her employer then, but when the whole place was brilliantly lighted and the assembly moving somewhat like a narrow reception line, it seemed odd that the woman was nowhere in sight.