adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading They have left me precious little time,” he added, glancing at his watch.
Alicia
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From this reading “I have outstayed all the rest,” Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, “because I want particularly to talk to you.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “I have outstayed all the rest,” Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, “because I want particularly to talk to you.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading This took shape and line when they were alone, and he spoke of out-sitting the others.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I have outstayed all the rest,” Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, “because I want particularly to talk to you.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had wondered when he came, early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries came and went.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They have left me precious little time,” he added, glancing at his watch.
attachverbUS /əˈtætʃ/
cause to be attached
From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading “I have outstayed all the rest,” Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, “because I want particularly to talk to you.
brainnounUS /breɪn/
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.
callsnounUS /kɔːlz/
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading She had wondered when he came, early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries came and went.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She had wondered when he came, early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries came and went.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading She had wondered when he came, early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries came and went.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading She had wondered when he came, early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries came and went.
Deputy-Secretaries
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From this reading She had wondered when he came, early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries came and went.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.
drawing-room
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From this reading “I have outstayed all the rest,” Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, “because I want particularly to talk to you.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading She had wondered when he came, early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries came and went.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had wondered when he came, early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries came and went.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading She had wondered when he came, early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries came and went.
formlessadjective
having no definite form or distinct shape
From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.
glancingverbUS /ˈɡlænsɪŋ/
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading They have left me precious little time,” he added, glancing at his watch.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had wondered when he came, early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries came and went.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “I have outstayed all the rest,” Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, “because I want particularly to talk to you.
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading “I have outstayed all the rest,” Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, “because I want particularly to talk to you.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have outstayed all the rest,” Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, “because I want particularly to talk to you.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They have left me precious little time,” he added, glancing at his watch.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I have outstayed all the rest,” Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, “because I want particularly to talk to you.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading She had wondered when he came, early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries came and went.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I have outstayed all the rest,” Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, “because I want particularly to talk to you.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.
importancenounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəns/
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I have outstayed all the rest,” Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, “because I want particularly to talk to you.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had wondered when he came, early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries came and went.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading They have left me precious little time,” he added, glancing at his watch.
LindsaynounUS /ˈlɪndzi/
United States playwright who collaborated with Russel Crouse on several musicals (1889-1931)
From this reading “I have outstayed all the rest,” Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, “because I want particularly to talk to you.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading This took shape and line when they were alone, and he spoke of out-sitting the others.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They have left me precious little time,” he added, glancing at his watch.
Livingstone'snounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋstoʊnz/
possessive form of “livingstone” — Scottish missionary and explorer who discovered the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls (1813-1873)
From this reading “I have outstayed all the rest,” Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, “because I want particularly to talk to you.
Major-Generals
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From this reading She had wondered when he came, early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries came and went.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading She had wondered when he came, early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries came and went.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They have left me precious little time,” he added, glancing at his watch.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading She had wondered when he came, early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries came and went.
midstnounUS /mɪdst/
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.
mistverbUS /mɪst/
become covered with mist
From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She had wondered when he came, early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries came and went.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.
noonnounUS /nuːn/
the middle of the day
From this reading She had wondered when he came, early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries came and went.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/
make less visible or unclear
From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had wondered when he came, early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries came and went.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had wondered when he came, early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries came and went.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She had wondered when he came, early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries came and went.
others
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From this reading This took shape and line when they were alone, and he spoke of out-sitting the others.
out-sitting
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From this reading This took shape and line when they were alone, and he spoke of out-sitting the others.
outstayed
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From this reading “I have outstayed all the rest,” Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, “because I want particularly to talk to you.
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading “I have outstayed all the rest,” Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, “because I want particularly to talk to you.
preciousadjectiveUS /ˈpreʃəs/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading They have left me precious little time,” he added, glancing at his watch.
privilegesnounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒəz/
plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading She had wondered when he came, early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries came and went.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading “I have outstayed all the rest,” Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, “because I want particularly to talk to you.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I have outstayed all the rest,” Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, “because I want particularly to talk to you.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading She had wondered when he came, early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries came and went.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.
shapenounUS /ʃeɪp/
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading This took shape and line when they were alone, and he spoke of out-sitting the others.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had wondered when he came, early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries came and went.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading She had wondered when he came, early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries came and went.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading She had wondered when he came, early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries came and went.
specialadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəl/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading This took shape and line when they were alone, and he spoke of out-sitting the others.
stickverbUS /stɪk/
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading “I have outstayed all the rest,” Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, “because I want particularly to talk to you.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading She had wondered when he came, early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries came and went.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “I have outstayed all the rest,” Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, “because I want particularly to talk to you.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I have outstayed all the rest,” Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, “because I want particularly to talk to you.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They have left me precious little time,” he added, glancing at his watch.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This took shape and line when they were alone, and he spoke of out-sitting the others.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They have left me precious little time,” he added, glancing at his watch.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I have outstayed all the rest,” Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, “because I want particularly to talk to you.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading This took shape and line when they were alone, and he spoke of out-sitting the others.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “I have outstayed all the rest,” Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, “because I want particularly to talk to you.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading They have left me precious little time,” he added, glancing at his watch.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She had wondered when he came, early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries came and went.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This took shape and line when they were alone, and he spoke of out-sitting the others.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading She had wondered when he came, early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries came and went.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She had wondered when he came, early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries came and went.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading She had wondered when he came, early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries came and went.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I have outstayed all the rest,” Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, “because I want particularly to talk to you.
wonderedverbUS /ˈwʌndərd/
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading She had wondered when he came, early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy-Secretaries came and went.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I have outstayed all the rest,” Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, “because I want particularly to talk to you.
