used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Then Mrs. Baynes smiled in reply, and her smile said, ’Indeed, I cannot wonder at these girls admiring you, for you are deserving of admiration.’
admiringverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for
From this reading Then Mrs. Baynes smiled in reply, and her smile said, ’Indeed, I cannot wonder at these girls admiring you, for you are deserving of admiration.’
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
amusesverbUS /əˈmjuːzɪz/
third-person singular of “amuse” — occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Whether this conversation of glances would have gone any further may be doubted, had it not been that the French-speaking waiter who had attended on the ladies, disappeared.
apologeticallyadverbUS /əˌpɑːləˈdʒetɪkliː/
in an apologetic manner
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then Mrs. Baynes smiled in reply, and her smile said, ’Indeed, I cannot wonder at these girls admiring you, for you are deserving of admiration.’
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Whether he was taken ill, or whether, caught doing wrong, he had been dismissed, or whether he had been enticed elsewhere by a higher wage, nobody knew and nobody cared to ask.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Whether this conversation of glances would have gone any further may be doubted, had it not been that the French-speaking waiter who had attended on the ladies, disappeared.
Baynes
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From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Queens of beauty, of fashion, or of wealth expect to be looked at.’
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Queens of beauty, of fashion, or of wealth expect to be looked at.’
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
cannot
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From this reading Then Mrs. Baynes smiled in reply, and her smile said, ’Indeed, I cannot wonder at these girls admiring you, for you are deserving of admiration.’
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Whether he was taken ill, or whether, caught doing wrong, he had been dismissed, or whether he had been enticed elsewhere by a higher wage, nobody knew and nobody cared to ask.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Whether he was taken ill, or whether, caught doing wrong, he had been dismissed, or whether he had been enticed elsewhere by a higher wage, nobody knew and nobody cared to ask.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Whether this conversation of glances would have gone any further may be doubted, had it not been that the French-speaking waiter who had attended on the ladies, disappeared.
deservingadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
(often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way
From this reading Then Mrs. Baynes smiled in reply, and her smile said, ’Indeed, I cannot wonder at these girls admiring you, for you are deserving of admiration.’
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Whether this conversation of glances would have gone any further may be doubted, had it not been that the French-speaking waiter who had attended on the ladies, disappeared.
discourteousadjective
showing no courtesy; rude
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading Whether he was taken ill, or whether, caught doing wrong, he had been dismissed, or whether he had been enticed elsewhere by a higher wage, nobody knew and nobody cared to ask.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Whether he was taken ill, or whether, caught doing wrong, he had been dismissed, or whether he had been enticed elsewhere by a higher wage, nobody knew and nobody cared to ask.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading Whether this conversation of glances would have gone any further may be doubted, had it not been that the French-speaking waiter who had attended on the ladies, disappeared.
DurhamnounUS /ˈdɜːrəm/
a city of north central North Carolina; site of Duke University
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading Whether he was taken ill, or whether, caught doing wrong, he had been dismissed, or whether he had been enticed elsewhere by a higher wage, nobody knew and nobody cared to ask.
enticedverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪst/
past form of “entice” — provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
From this reading Whether he was taken ill, or whether, caught doing wrong, he had been dismissed, or whether he had been enticed elsewhere by a higher wage, nobody knew and nobody cared to ask.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Queens of beauty, of fashion, or of wealth expect to be looked at.’
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Queens of beauty, of fashion, or of wealth expect to be looked at.’
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then Mrs. Baynes smiled in reply, and her smile said, ’Indeed, I cannot wonder at these girls admiring you, for you are deserving of admiration.’
at or to or toward the front
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
French-speakingadjective
able to communicate in French
From this reading Whether this conversation of glances would have gone any further may be doubted, had it not been that the French-speaking waiter who had attended on the ladies, disappeared.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Whether this conversation of glances would have gone any further may be doubted, had it not been that the French-speaking waiter who had attended on the ladies, disappeared.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading Whether this conversation of glances would have gone any further may be doubted, had it not been that the French-speaking waiter who had attended on the ladies, disappeared.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Whether this conversation of glances would have gone any further may be doubted, had it not been that the French-speaking waiter who had attended on the ladies, disappeared.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Whether this conversation of glances would have gone any further may be doubted, had it not been that the French-speaking waiter who had attended on the ladies, disappeared.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whether he was taken ill, or whether, caught doing wrong, he had been dismissed, or whether he had been enticed elsewhere by a higher wage, nobody knew and nobody cared to ask.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then Mrs. Baynes smiled in reply, and her smile said, ’Indeed, I cannot wonder at these girls admiring you, for you are deserving of admiration.’
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Whether he was taken ill, or whether, caught doing wrong, he had been dismissed, or whether he had been enticed elsewhere by a higher wage, nobody knew and nobody cared to ask.
be the source of pain
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Then Mrs. Baynes smiled in reply, and her smile said, ’Indeed, I cannot wonder at these girls admiring you, for you are deserving of admiration.’
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Whether he was taken ill, or whether, caught doing wrong, he had been dismissed, or whether he had been enticed elsewhere by a higher wage, nobody knew and nobody cared to ask.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Then Mrs. Baynes smiled in reply, and her smile said, ’Indeed, I cannot wonder at these girls admiring you, for you are deserving of admiration.’
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
Janet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Whether he was taken ill, or whether, caught doing wrong, he had been dismissed, or whether he had been enticed elsewhere by a higher wage, nobody knew and nobody cared to ask.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Whether this conversation of glances would have gone any further may be doubted, had it not been that the French-speaking waiter who had attended on the ladies, disappeared.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Then Mrs. Baynes smiled in reply, and her smile said, ’Indeed, I cannot wonder at these girls admiring you, for you are deserving of admiration.’
no person; not anyone
From this reading Whether he was taken ill, or whether, caught doing wrong, he had been dismissed, or whether he had been enticed elsewhere by a higher wage, nobody knew and nobody cared to ask.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Whether this conversation of glances would have gone any further may be doubted, had it not been that the French-speaking waiter who had attended on the ladies, disappeared.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Queens of beauty, of fashion, or of wealth expect to be looked at.’
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
QueensnounUS /kwiːnz/
a borough of New York City
From this reading Queens of beauty, of fashion, or of wealth expect to be looked at.’
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Then Mrs. Baynes smiled in reply, and her smile said, ’Indeed, I cannot wonder at these girls admiring you, for you are deserving of admiration.’
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Then Mrs. Baynes smiled in reply, and her smile said, ’Indeed, I cannot wonder at these girls admiring you, for you are deserving of admiration.’
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Whether he was taken ill, or whether, caught doing wrong, he had been dismissed, or whether he had been enticed elsewhere by a higher wage, nobody knew and nobody cared to ask.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Mrs. Baynes smiled in reply, and her smile said, ’Indeed, I cannot wonder at these girls admiring you, for you are deserving of admiration.’
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Then Mrs. Baynes smiled in reply, and her smile said, ’Indeed, I cannot wonder at these girls admiring you, for you are deserving of admiration.’
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Whether this conversation of glances would have gone any further may be doubted, had it not been that the French-speaking waiter who had attended on the ladies, disappeared.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
wagenounUS /weɪdʒ/
something that remunerates
From this reading Whether he was taken ill, or whether, caught doing wrong, he had been dismissed, or whether he had been enticed elsewhere by a higher wage, nobody knew and nobody cared to ask.
waiternounUS /ˈweɪtər/
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading Whether this conversation of glances would have gone any further may be doubted, had it not been that the French-speaking waiter who had attended on the ladies, disappeared.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whether he was taken ill, or whether, caught doing wrong, he had been dismissed, or whether he had been enticed elsewhere by a higher wage, nobody knew and nobody cared to ask.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Queens of beauty, of fashion, or of wealth expect to be looked at.’
at the time that
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether this conversation of glances would have gone any further may be doubted, had it not been that the French-speaking waiter who had attended on the ladies, disappeared.
which person or people
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Then Mrs. Baynes smiled in reply, and her smile said, ’Indeed, I cannot wonder at these girls admiring you, for you are deserving of admiration.’
the words that are spoken
From this reading When Janet Baynes thought that the girls had been too forward, almost discourteous in staring at the stranger, she looked apologetically at Miss Durham, who met the look with a smile that said, plainly as words, ’Allow them to stare at me—it amuses them and does not hurt me—they may profit by a study of me.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Whether this conversation of glances would have gone any further may be doubted, had it not been that the French-speaking waiter who had attended on the ladies, disappeared.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Whether he was taken ill, or whether, caught doing wrong, he had been dismissed, or whether he had been enticed elsewhere by a higher wage, nobody knew and nobody cared to ask.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Then Mrs. Baynes smiled in reply, and her smile said, ’Indeed, I cannot wonder at these girls admiring you, for you are deserving of admiration.’
