Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading My electric carriage would be at the stage door, and my plan was to speak to Godensky, if he were waiting, if possible learn in a moment or two whether he had really found out the truth, and then act accordingly.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading My electric carriage would be at the stage door, and my plan was to speak to Godensky, if he were waiting, if possible learn in a moment or two whether he had really found out the truth, and then act accordingly.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading My electric carriage would be at the stage door, and my plan was to speak to Godensky, if he were waiting, if possible learn in a moment or two whether he had really found out the truth, and then act accordingly.

plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer

From this reading I did not even stop to take off my make-up, for though the play was an unusually short one, and all the actors and actresses had followed my example of prompt readiness for all four acts, it lacked twenty minutes of twelve when I was dressed.

plural of “actress” — a female actor

From this reading I did not even stop to take off my make-up, for though the play was an unusually short one, and all the actors and actresses had followed my example of prompt readiness for all four acts, it lacked twenty minutes of twelve when I was dressed.

a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome

From this reading I did not even stop to take off my make-up, for though the play was an unusually short one, and all the actors and actresses had followed my example of prompt readiness for all four acts, it lacked twenty minutes of twelve when I was dressed.

(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 did not even stop to take off my make-up, for though the play was an unusually short one, and all the actors and actresses had followed my example of prompt readiness for all four acts, it lacked twenty minutes of twelve when I was dressed.

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

From this reading MAXINE DRIVES WITH THE ENEMY When Raoul was gone I made Marianne hurry me out of the cloth-of-gold and filmy tissue in which the unfortunate Princess Hélène had died, and into the black gown in which the almost equally unfortunate Maxine had come to the theatre.

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

From this reading I did not even stop to take off my make-up, for though the play was an unusually short one, and all the actors and actresses had followed my example of prompt readiness for all four acts, it lacked twenty minutes of twelve when I was dressed.

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

From this reading MAXINE DRIVES WITH THE ENEMY When Raoul was gone I made Marianne hurry me out of the cloth-of-gold and filmy tissue in which the unfortunate Princess Hélène had died, and into the black gown in which the almost equally unfortunate Maxine had come to the theatre.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But if I could avoid it, I meant, in any case, to put off a long conversation until later.

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading I had to see Count Godensky, get rid of him somehow, and still be in time to keep my appointment with Ivor Dundas, for which I knew he would strain every nerve not to be late.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading My electric carriage would be at the stage door, and my plan was to speak to Godensky, if he were waiting, if possible learn in a moment or two whether he had really found out the truth, and then act accordingly.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading But if I could avoid it, I meant, in any case, to put off a long conversation until later.

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

From this reading I had to see Count Godensky, get rid of him somehow, and still be in time to keep my appointment with Ivor Dundas, for which I knew he would strain every nerve not to be late.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading MAXINE DRIVES WITH THE ENEMY When Raoul was gone I made Marianne hurry me out of the cloth-of-gold and filmy tissue in which the unfortunate Princess Hélène had died, and into the black gown in which the almost equally unfortunate Maxine had come to the theatre.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But if I could avoid it, I meant, in any case, to put off a long conversation until later.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading My electric carriage would be at the stage door, and my plan was to speak to Godensky, if he were waiting, if possible learn in a moment or two whether he had really found out the truth, and then act accordingly.

an occurrence of something

From this reading But if I could avoid it, I meant, in any case, to put off a long conversation until later.

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

From this reading MAXINE DRIVES WITH THE ENEMY When Raoul was gone I made Marianne hurry me out of the cloth-of-gold and filmy tissue in which the unfortunate Princess Hélène had died, and into the black gown in which the almost equally unfortunate Maxine had come to the theatre.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading MAXINE DRIVES WITH THE ENEMY When Raoul was gone I made Marianne hurry me out of the cloth-of-gold and filmy tissue in which the unfortunate Princess Hélène had died, and into the black gown in which the almost equally unfortunate Maxine had come to the theatre.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading But if I could avoid it, I meant, in any case, to put off a long conversation until later.

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

From this reading But if I could avoid it, I meant, in any case, to put off a long conversation until later.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading I had to see Count Godensky, get rid of him somehow, and still be in time to keep my appointment with Ivor Dundas, for which I knew he would strain every nerve not to be late.

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

From this reading I did not even stop to take off my make-up, for though the play was an unusually short one, and all the actors and actresses had followed my example of prompt readiness for all four acts, it lacked twenty minutes of twelve when I was dressed.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading MAXINE DRIVES WITH THE ENEMY When Raoul was gone I made Marianne hurry me out of the cloth-of-gold and filmy tissue in which the unfortunate Princess Hélène had died, and into the black gown in which the almost equally unfortunate Maxine had come to the theatre.

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

From this reading My electric carriage would be at the stage door, and my plan was to speak to Godensky, if he were waiting, if possible learn in a moment or two whether he had really found out the truth, and then act accordingly.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading I did not even stop to take off my make-up, for though the play was an unusually short one, and all the actors and actresses had followed my example of prompt readiness for all four acts, it lacked twenty minutes of twelve when I was dressed.

plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something

From this reading MAXINE DRIVES WITH THE ENEMY When Raoul was gone I made Marianne hurry me out of the cloth-of-gold and filmy tissue in which the unfortunate Princess Hélène had died, and into the black gown in which the almost equally unfortunate Maxine had come to the theatre.

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

From this reading I had to see Count Godensky, get rid of him somehow, and still be in time to keep my appointment with Ivor Dundas, for which I knew he would strain every nerve not to be late.

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading My electric carriage would be at the stage door, and my plan was to speak to Godensky, if he were waiting, if possible learn in a moment or two whether he had really found out the truth, and then act accordingly.

an opposing military force

From this reading MAXINE DRIVES WITH THE ENEMY When Raoul was gone I made Marianne hurry me out of the cloth-of-gold and filmy tissue in which the unfortunate Princess Hélène had died, and into the black gown in which the almost equally unfortunate Maxine had come to the theatre.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading MAXINE DRIVES WITH THE ENEMY When Raoul was gone I made Marianne hurry me out of the cloth-of-gold and filmy tissue in which the unfortunate Princess Hélène had died, and into the black gown in which the almost equally unfortunate Maxine had come to the theatre.

divisible by two

From this reading I did not even stop to take off my make-up, for though the play was an unusually short one, and all the actors and actresses had followed my example of prompt readiness for all four acts, it lacked twenty minutes of twelve when I was dressed.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading I had to see Count Godensky, get rid of him somehow, and still be in time to keep my appointment with Ivor Dundas, for which I knew he would strain every nerve not to be late.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading I did not even stop to take off my make-up, for though the play was an unusually short one, and all the actors and actresses had followed my example of prompt readiness for all four acts, it lacked twenty minutes of twelve when I was dressed.

so thin as to transmit light

From this reading MAXINE DRIVES WITH THE ENEMY When Raoul was gone I made Marianne hurry me out of the cloth-of-gold and filmy tissue in which the unfortunate Princess Hélène had died, and into the black gown in which the almost equally unfortunate Maxine had come to the theatre.

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

From this reading I did not even stop to take off my make-up, for though the play was an unusually short one, and all the actors and actresses had followed my example of prompt readiness for all four acts, it lacked twenty minutes of twelve when I was dressed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I did not even stop to take off my make-up, for though the play was an unusually short one, and all the actors and actresses had followed my example of prompt readiness for all four acts, it lacked twenty minutes of twelve when I was dressed.

set up or found

From this reading My electric carriage would be at the stage door, and my plan was to speak to Godensky, if he were waiting, if possible learn in a moment or two whether he had really found out the truth, and then act accordingly.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading I did not even stop to take off my make-up, for though the play was an unusually short one, and all the actors and actresses had followed my example of prompt readiness for all four acts, it lacked twenty minutes of twelve when I was dressed.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading I had to see Count Godensky, get rid of him somehow, and still be in time to keep my appointment with Ivor Dundas, for which I knew he would strain every nerve not to be late.

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

From this reading I had to see Count Godensky, get rid of him somehow, and still be in time to keep my appointment with Ivor Dundas, for which I knew he would strain every nerve not to be late.

destroyed or killed

From this reading MAXINE DRIVES WITH THE ENEMY When Raoul was gone I made Marianne hurry me out of the cloth-of-gold and filmy tissue in which the unfortunate Princess Hélène had died, and into the black gown in which the almost equally unfortunate Maxine had come to the theatre.

a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading MAXINE DRIVES WITH THE ENEMY When Raoul was gone I made Marianne hurry me out of the cloth-of-gold and filmy tissue in which the unfortunate Princess Hélène had died, and into the black gown in which the almost equally unfortunate Maxine had come to the theatre.

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

From this reading MAXINE DRIVES WITH THE ENEMY When Raoul was gone I made Marianne hurry me out of the cloth-of-gold and filmy tissue in which the unfortunate Princess Hélène had died, and into the black gown in which the almost equally unfortunate Maxine had come to the theatre.

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

From this reading I had to see Count Godensky, get rid of him somehow, and still be in time to keep my appointment with Ivor Dundas, for which I knew he would strain every nerve not to be late.

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

From this reading I had to see Count Godensky, get rid of him somehow, and still be in time to keep my appointment with Ivor Dundas, for which I knew he would strain every nerve not to be late.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading MAXINE DRIVES WITH THE ENEMY When Raoul was gone I made Marianne hurry me out of the cloth-of-gold and filmy tissue in which the unfortunate Princess Hélène had died, and into the black gown in which the almost equally unfortunate Maxine had come to the theatre.

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

From this reading MAXINE DRIVES WITH THE ENEMY When Raoul was gone I made Marianne hurry me out of the cloth-of-gold and filmy tissue in which the unfortunate Princess Hélène had died, and into the black gown in which the almost equally unfortunate Maxine had come to the theatre.

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

From this reading MAXINE DRIVES WITH THE ENEMY When Raoul was gone I made Marianne hurry me out of the cloth-of-gold and filmy tissue in which the unfortunate Princess Hélène had died, and into the black gown in which the almost equally unfortunate Maxine had come to the theatre.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading My electric carriage would be at the stage door, and my plan was to speak to Godensky, if he were waiting, if possible learn in a moment or two whether he had really found out the truth, and then act accordingly.

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

From this reading MAXINE DRIVES WITH THE ENEMY When Raoul was gone I made Marianne hurry me out of the cloth-of-gold and filmy tissue in which the unfortunate Princess Hélène had died, and into the black gown in which the almost equally unfortunate Maxine had come to the theatre.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading MAXINE DRIVES WITH THE ENEMY When Raoul was gone I made Marianne hurry me out of the cloth-of-gold and filmy tissue in which the unfortunate Princess Hélène had died, and into the black gown in which the almost equally unfortunate Maxine had come to the theatre.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I did not even stop to take off my make-up, for though the play was an unusually short one, and all the actors and actresses had followed my example of prompt readiness for all four acts, it lacked twenty minutes of twelve when I was dressed.

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

From this reading I had to see Count Godensky, get rid of him somehow, and still be in time to keep my appointment with Ivor Dundas, for which I knew he would strain every nerve not to be late.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading I had to see Count Godensky, get rid of him somehow, and still be in time to keep my appointment with Ivor Dundas, for which I knew he would strain every nerve not to be late.

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 I had to see Count Godensky, get rid of him somehow, and still be in time to keep my appointment with Ivor Dundas, for which I knew he would strain every nerve not to be late.

past form of “lack” — be without

From this reading I did not even stop to take off my make-up, for though the play was an unusually short one, and all the actors and actresses had followed my example of prompt readiness for all four acts, it lacked twenty minutes of twelve when I was dressed.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading I had to see Count Godensky, get rid of him somehow, and still be in time to keep my appointment with Ivor Dundas, for which I knew he would strain every nerve not to be late.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading But if I could avoid it, I meant, in any case, to put off a long conversation until later.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading My electric carriage would be at the stage door, and my plan was to speak to Godensky, if he were waiting, if possible learn in a moment or two whether he had really found out the truth, and then act accordingly.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading But if I could avoid it, I meant, in any case, to put off a long conversation until later.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading MAXINE DRIVES WITH THE ENEMY When Raoul was gone I made Marianne hurry me out of the cloth-of-gold and filmy tissue in which the unfortunate Princess Hélène had died, and into the black gown in which the almost equally unfortunate Maxine had come to the theatre.

an event that is substituted for a previously cancelled event

From this reading I did not even stop to take off my make-up, for though the play was an unusually short one, and all the actors and actresses had followed my example of prompt readiness for all four acts, it lacked twenty minutes of twelve when I was dressed.

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

From this reading MAXINE DRIVES WITH THE ENEMY When Raoul was gone I made Marianne hurry me out of the cloth-of-gold and filmy tissue in which the unfortunate Princess Hélène had died, and into the black gown in which the almost equally unfortunate Maxine had come to the theatre.

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

From this reading MAXINE DRIVES WITH THE ENEMY When Raoul was gone I made Marianne hurry me out of the cloth-of-gold and filmy tissue in which the unfortunate Princess Hélène had died, and into the black gown in which the almost equally unfortunate Maxine had come to the theatre.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading MAXINE DRIVES WITH THE ENEMY When Raoul was gone I made Marianne hurry me out of the cloth-of-gold and filmy tissue in which the unfortunate Princess Hélène had died, and into the black gown in which the almost equally unfortunate Maxine had come to the theatre.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading But if I could avoid it, I meant, in any case, to put off a long conversation until later.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading I did not even stop to take off my make-up, for though the play was an unusually short one, and all the actors and actresses had followed my example of prompt readiness for all four acts, it lacked twenty minutes of twelve when I was dressed.

a particular point in time

From this reading My electric carriage would be at the stage door, and my plan was to speak to Godensky, if he were waiting, if possible learn in a moment or two whether he had really found out the truth, and then act accordingly.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I did not even stop to take off my make-up, for though the play was an unusually short one, and all the actors and actresses had followed my example of prompt readiness for all four acts, it lacked twenty minutes of twelve when I was dressed.

any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body

From this reading I had to see Count Godensky, get rid of him somehow, and still be in time to keep my appointment with Ivor Dundas, for which I knew he would strain every nerve not to be late.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I did not even stop to take off my make-up, for though the play was an unusually short one, and all the actors and actresses had followed my example of prompt readiness for all four acts, it lacked twenty minutes of twelve when I was dressed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MAXINE DRIVES WITH THE ENEMY When Raoul was gone I made Marianne hurry me out of the cloth-of-gold and filmy tissue in which the unfortunate Princess Hélène had died, and into the black gown in which the almost equally unfortunate Maxine had come to the theatre.

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

From this reading I did not even stop to take off my make-up, for though the play was an unusually short one, and all the actors and actresses had followed my example of prompt readiness for all four acts, it lacked twenty minutes of twelve when I was dressed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I did not even stop to take off my make-up, for though the play was an unusually short one, and all the actors and actresses had followed my example of prompt readiness for all four acts, it lacked twenty minutes of twelve when I was dressed.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading My electric carriage would be at the stage door, and my plan was to speak to Godensky, if he were waiting, if possible learn in a moment or two whether he had really found out the truth, and then act accordingly.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading MAXINE DRIVES WITH THE ENEMY When Raoul was gone I made Marianne hurry me out of the cloth-of-gold and filmy tissue in which the unfortunate Princess Hélène had died, and into the black gown in which the almost equally unfortunate Maxine had come to the theatre.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading My electric carriage would be at the stage door, and my plan was to speak to Godensky, if he were waiting, if possible learn in a moment or two whether he had really found out the truth, and then act accordingly.

participate in games or sport

From this reading I did not even stop to take off my make-up, for though the play was an unusually short one, and all the actors and actresses had followed my example of prompt readiness for all four acts, it lacked twenty minutes of twelve when I was dressed.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading My electric carriage would be at the stage door, and my plan was to speak to Godensky, if he were waiting, if possible learn in a moment or two whether he had really found out the truth, and then act accordingly.

The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.

From this reading MAXINE DRIVES WITH THE ENEMY When Raoul was gone I made Marianne hurry me out of the cloth-of-gold and filmy tissue in which the unfortunate Princess Hélène had died, and into the black gown in which the almost equally unfortunate Maxine had come to the theatre.

give an incentive for action

From this reading I did not even stop to take off my make-up, for though the play was an unusually short one, and all the actors and actresses had followed my example of prompt readiness for all four acts, it lacked twenty minutes of twelve when I was dressed.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But if I could avoid it, I meant, in any case, to put off a long conversation until later.

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

From this reading MAXINE DRIVES WITH THE ENEMY When Raoul was gone I made Marianne hurry me out of the cloth-of-gold and filmy tissue in which the unfortunate Princess Hélène had died, and into the black gown in which the almost equally unfortunate Maxine had come to the theatre.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading I did not even stop to take off my make-up, for though the play was an unusually short one, and all the actors and actresses had followed my example of prompt readiness for all four acts, it lacked twenty minutes of twelve when I was dressed.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading My electric carriage would be at the stage door, and my plan was to speak to Godensky, if he were waiting, if possible learn in a moment or two whether he had really found out the truth, and then act accordingly.

relieve from

From this reading I had to see Count Godensky, get rid of him somehow, and still be in time to keep my appointment with Ivor Dundas, for which I knew he would strain every nerve not to be late.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I had to see Count Godensky, get rid of him somehow, and still be in time to keep my appointment with Ivor Dundas, for which I knew he would strain every nerve not to be late.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading I did not even stop to take off my make-up, for though the play was an unusually short one, and all the actors and actresses had followed my example of prompt readiness for all four acts, it lacked twenty minutes of twelve when I was dressed.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading I had to see Count Godensky, get rid of him somehow, and still be in time to keep my appointment with Ivor Dundas, for which I knew he would strain every nerve not to be late.

express in speech

From this reading My electric carriage would be at the stage door, and my plan was to speak to Godensky, if he were waiting, if possible learn in a moment or two whether he had really found out the truth, and then act accordingly.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading My electric carriage would be at the stage door, and my plan was to speak to Godensky, if he were waiting, if possible learn in a moment or two whether he had really found out the truth, and then act accordingly.

not in physical motion

From this reading I had to see Count Godensky, get rid of him somehow, and still be in time to keep my appointment with Ivor Dundas, for which I knew he would strain every nerve not to be late.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading I did not even stop to take off my make-up, for though the play was an unusually short one, and all the actors and actresses had followed my example of prompt readiness for all four acts, it lacked twenty minutes of twelve when I was dressed.

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading I had to see Count Godensky, get rid of him somehow, and still be in time to keep my appointment with Ivor Dundas, for which I knew he would strain every nerve not to be late.

carry out

From this reading I did not even stop to take off my make-up, for though the play was an unusually short one, and all the actors and actresses had followed my example of prompt readiness for all four acts, it lacked twenty minutes of twelve when I was dressed.

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

From this reading MAXINE DRIVES WITH THE ENEMY When Raoul was gone I made Marianne hurry me out of the cloth-of-gold and filmy tissue in which the unfortunate Princess Hélène had died, and into the black gown in which the almost equally unfortunate Maxine had come to the theatre.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading MAXINE DRIVES WITH THE ENEMY When Raoul was gone I made Marianne hurry me out of the cloth-of-gold and filmy tissue in which the unfortunate Princess Hélène had died, and into the black gown in which the almost equally unfortunate Maxine had come to the theatre.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading My electric carriage would be at the stage door, and my plan was to speak to Godensky, if he were waiting, if possible learn in a moment or two whether he had really found out the truth, and then act accordingly.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading I did not even stop to take off my make-up, for though the play was an unusually short one, and all the actors and actresses had followed my example of prompt readiness for all four acts, it lacked twenty minutes of twelve when I was dressed.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I had to see Count Godensky, get rid of him somehow, and still be in time to keep my appointment with Ivor Dundas, for which I knew he would strain every nerve not to be late.

part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function

From this reading MAXINE DRIVES WITH THE ENEMY When Raoul was gone I made Marianne hurry me out of the cloth-of-gold and filmy tissue in which the unfortunate Princess Hélène had died, and into the black gown in which the almost equally unfortunate Maxine had come to the theatre.

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

From this reading MAXINE DRIVES WITH THE ENEMY When Raoul was gone I made Marianne hurry me out of the cloth-of-gold and filmy tissue in which the unfortunate Princess Hélène had died, and into the black gown in which the almost equally unfortunate Maxine had come to the theatre.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading My electric carriage would be at the stage door, and my plan was to speak to Godensky, if he were waiting, if possible learn in a moment or two whether he had really found out the truth, and then act accordingly.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading I did not even stop to take off my make-up, for though the play was an unusually short one, and all the actors and actresses had followed my example of prompt readiness for all four acts, it lacked twenty minutes of twelve when I was dressed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading I did not even stop to take off my make-up, for though the play was an unusually short one, and all the actors and actresses had followed my example of prompt readiness for all four acts, it lacked twenty minutes of twelve when I was dressed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading My electric carriage would be at the stage door, and my plan was to speak to Godensky, if he were waiting, if possible learn in a moment or two whether he had really found out the truth, and then act accordingly.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading MAXINE DRIVES WITH THE ENEMY When Raoul was gone I made Marianne hurry me out of the cloth-of-gold and filmy tissue in which the unfortunate Princess Hélène had died, and into the black gown in which the almost equally unfortunate Maxine had come to the theatre.

up to a particular time

From this reading But if I could avoid it, I meant, in any case, to put off a long conversation until later.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading I did not even stop to take off my make-up, for though the play was an unusually short one, and all the actors and actresses had followed my example of prompt readiness for all four acts, it lacked twenty minutes of twelve when I was dressed.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading My electric carriage would be at the stage door, and my plan was to speak to Godensky, if he were waiting, if possible learn in a moment or two whether he had really found out the truth, and then act accordingly.

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

From this reading MAXINE DRIVES WITH THE ENEMY When Raoul was gone I made Marianne hurry me out of the cloth-of-gold and filmy tissue in which the unfortunate Princess Hélène had died, and into the black gown in which the almost equally unfortunate Maxine had come to the theatre.

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

From this reading My electric carriage would be at the stage door, and my plan was to speak to Godensky, if he were waiting, if possible learn in a moment or two whether he had really found out the truth, and then act accordingly.

at the time that

From this reading MAXINE DRIVES WITH THE ENEMY When Raoul was gone I made Marianne hurry me out of the cloth-of-gold and filmy tissue in which the unfortunate Princess Hélène had died, and into the black gown in which the almost equally unfortunate Maxine had come to the theatre.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading My electric carriage would be at the stage door, and my plan was to speak to Godensky, if he were waiting, if possible learn in a moment or two whether he had really found out the truth, and then act accordingly.

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

From this reading MAXINE DRIVES WITH THE ENEMY When Raoul was gone I made Marianne hurry me out of the cloth-of-gold and filmy tissue in which the unfortunate Princess Hélène had died, and into the black gown in which the almost equally unfortunate Maxine had come to the theatre.

in the company of; together with

From this reading MAXINE DRIVES WITH THE ENEMY When Raoul was gone I made Marianne hurry me out of the cloth-of-gold and filmy tissue in which the unfortunate Princess Hélène had died, and into the black gown in which the almost equally unfortunate Maxine had come to the theatre.

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

From this reading I had to see Count Godensky, get rid of him somehow, and still be in time to keep my appointment with Ivor Dundas, for which I knew he would strain every nerve not to be late.