Chapter X

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

From this reading She expected to see her hostess disappear as usual in the direction of the study; but instead, Miss Frink, eyeing her steadily, came and took the chair Millicent had vacated, and began at once to speak: “The presence of a sick person in the house throws out the general routine,” she said.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “I have really been very anxious until now about Mr. Stanwood; but he is coming out all right and now I can give my mind to your affairs.

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From this reading “Disagreeable old thing!” reflected Adèle, while her face expressed only deferential attention.

matters of personal concern

From this reading “I have really been very anxious until now about Mr. Stanwood; but he is coming out all right and now I can give my mind to your affairs.

(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 really been very anxious until now about Mr. Stanwood; but he is coming out all right and now I can give my mind to your affairs.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading How could Miss Frink reasonably criticize her for civility to the young girl, although the mandate just expressed revealed an objection?

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

From this reading How could Miss Frink reasonably criticize her for civility to the young girl, although the mandate just expressed revealed an objection?

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

From this reading She expected to see her hostess disappear as usual in the direction of the study; but instead, Miss Frink, eyeing her steadily, came and took the chair Millicent had vacated, and began at once to speak: “The presence of a sick person in the house throws out the general routine,” she said.

eagerly desirous

From this reading “I have really been very anxious until now about Mr. Stanwood; but he is coming out all right and now I can give my mind to your affairs.

third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading JOHN OGDEN ARRIVES As the heavy door closed behind Millicent, Mrs. Lumbard straightened up.

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

From this reading JOHN OGDEN ARRIVES As the heavy door closed behind Millicent, Mrs. Lumbard straightened up.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She expected to see her hostess disappear as usual in the direction of the study; but instead, Miss Frink, eyeing her steadily, came and took the chair Millicent had vacated, and began at once to speak: “The presence of a sick person in the house throws out the general routine,” she said.

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

From this reading “Disagreeable old thing!” reflected Adèle, while her face expressed only deferential attention.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “I have really been very anxious until now about Mr. Stanwood; but he is coming out all right and now I can give my mind to your affairs.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading She expected to see her hostess disappear as usual in the direction of the study; but instead, Miss Frink, eyeing her steadily, came and took the chair Millicent had vacated, and began at once to speak: “The presence of a sick person in the house throws out the general routine,” she said.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading JOHN OGDEN ARRIVES As the heavy door closed behind Millicent, Mrs. Lumbard straightened up.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She expected to see her hostess disappear as usual in the direction of the study; but instead, Miss Frink, eyeing her steadily, came and took the chair Millicent had vacated, and began at once to speak: “The presence of a sick person in the house throws out the general routine,” she said.

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

From this reading She expected to see her hostess disappear as usual in the direction of the study; but instead, Miss Frink, eyeing her steadily, came and took the chair Millicent had vacated, and began at once to speak: “The presence of a sick person in the house throws out the general routine,” she said.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “I have really been very anxious until now about Mr. Stanwood; but he is coming out all right and now I can give my mind to your affairs.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading She expected to see her hostess disappear as usual in the direction of the study; but instead, Miss Frink, eyeing her steadily, came and took the chair Millicent had vacated, and began at once to speak: “The presence of a sick person in the house throws out the general routine,” she said.

formal or perfunctory politeness

From this reading How could Miss Frink reasonably criticize her for civility to the young girl, although the mandate just expressed revealed an objection?

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading JOHN OGDEN ARRIVES As the heavy door closed behind Millicent, Mrs. Lumbard straightened up.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading “I have really been very anxious until now about Mr. Stanwood; but he is coming out all right and now I can give my mind to your affairs.

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

From this reading How could Miss Frink reasonably criticize her for civility to the young girl, although the mandate just expressed revealed an objection?

find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

From this reading How could Miss Frink reasonably criticize her for civility to the young girl, although the mandate just expressed revealed an objection?

showing deference

From this reading “Disagreeable old thing!” reflected Adèle, while her face expressed only deferential attention.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading She expected to see her hostess disappear as usual in the direction of the study; but instead, Miss Frink, eyeing her steadily, came and took the chair Millicent had vacated, and began at once to speak: “The presence of a sick person in the house throws out the general routine,” she said.

not to your liking

From this reading “Disagreeable old thing!” reflected Adèle, while her face expressed only deferential attention.

get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading She expected to see her hostess disappear as usual in the direction of the study; but instead, Miss Frink, eyeing her steadily, came and took the chair Millicent had vacated, and began at once to speak: “The presence of a sick person in the house throws out the general routine,” she said.

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

From this reading JOHN OGDEN ARRIVES As the heavy door closed behind Millicent, Mrs. Lumbard straightened up.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading She expected to see her hostess disappear as usual in the direction of the study; but instead, Miss Frink, eyeing her steadily, came and took the chair Millicent had vacated, and began at once to speak: “The presence of a sick person in the house throws out the general routine,” she said.

communicated in words

From this reading How could Miss Frink reasonably criticize her for civility to the young girl, although the mandate just expressed revealed an objection?

-ing form of “eye” — look at

From this reading She expected to see her hostess disappear as usual in the direction of the study; but instead, Miss Frink, eyeing her steadily, came and took the chair Millicent had vacated, and began at once to speak: “The presence of a sick person in the house throws out the general routine,” she said.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading “Disagreeable old thing!” reflected Adèle, while her face expressed only deferential attention.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading How could Miss Frink reasonably criticize her for civility to the young girl, although the mandate just expressed revealed an objection?

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From this reading How could Miss Frink reasonably criticize her for civility to the young girl, although the mandate just expressed revealed an objection?

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading She expected to see her hostess disappear as usual in the direction of the study; but instead, Miss Frink, eyeing her steadily, came and took the chair Millicent had vacated, and began at once to speak: “The presence of a sick person in the house throws out the general routine,” she said.

a young female

From this reading How could Miss Frink reasonably criticize her for civility to the young girl, although the mandate just expressed revealed an objection?

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading “I have really been very anxious until now about Mr. Stanwood; but he is coming out all right and now I can give my mind to your affairs.

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

From this reading She expected to see her hostess disappear as usual in the direction of the study; but instead, Miss Frink, eyeing her steadily, came and took the chair Millicent had vacated, and began at once to speak: “The presence of a sick person in the house throws out the general routine,” she said.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “I have really been very anxious until now about Mr. Stanwood; but he is coming out all right and now I can give my mind to your affairs.

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

From this reading “I have really been very anxious until now about Mr. Stanwood; but he is coming out all right and now I can give my mind to your affairs.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading JOHN OGDEN ARRIVES As the heavy door closed behind Millicent, Mrs. Lumbard straightened up.

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

From this reading How could Miss Frink reasonably criticize her for civility to the young girl, although the mandate just expressed revealed an objection?

a woman host

From this reading She expected to see her hostess disappear as usual in the direction of the study; but instead, Miss Frink, eyeing her steadily, came and took the chair Millicent had vacated, and began at once to speak: “The presence of a sick person in the house throws out the general routine,” she said.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading She expected to see her hostess disappear as usual in the direction of the study; but instead, Miss Frink, eyeing her steadily, came and took the chair Millicent had vacated, and began at once to speak: “The presence of a sick person in the house throws out the general routine,” she said.

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From this reading How could Miss Frink reasonably criticize her for civility to the young girl, although the mandate just expressed revealed an objection?

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

From this reading “I have really been very anxious until now about Mr. Stanwood; but he is coming out all right and now I can give my mind to your affairs.

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

From this reading She expected to see her hostess disappear as usual in the direction of the study; but instead, Miss Frink, eyeing her steadily, came and took the chair Millicent had vacated, and began at once to speak: “The presence of a sick person in the house throws out the general routine,” she said.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading She expected to see her hostess disappear as usual in the direction of the study; but instead, Miss Frink, eyeing her steadily, came and took the chair Millicent had vacated, and began at once to speak: “The presence of a sick person in the house throws out the general routine,” she said.

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

From this reading “I have really been very anxious until now about Mr. Stanwood; but he is coming out all right and now I can give my mind to your affairs.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading JOHN OGDEN ARRIVES As the heavy door closed behind Millicent, Mrs. Lumbard straightened up.

and nothing more

From this reading How could Miss Frink reasonably criticize her for civility to the young girl, although the mandate just expressed revealed an objection?

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From this reading JOHN OGDEN ARRIVES As the heavy door closed behind Millicent, Mrs. Lumbard straightened up.

a document giving an official instruction or command

From this reading How could Miss Frink reasonably criticize her for civility to the young girl, although the mandate just expressed revealed an objection?

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From this reading JOHN OGDEN ARRIVES As the heavy door closed behind Millicent, Mrs. Lumbard straightened up.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading “I have really been very anxious until now about Mr. Stanwood; but he is coming out all right and now I can give my mind to your affairs.

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

From this reading How could Miss Frink reasonably criticize her for civility to the young girl, although the mandate just expressed revealed an objection?

a form of address for a man

From this reading “I have really been very anxious until now about Mr. Stanwood; but he is coming out all right and now I can give my mind to your affairs.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading JOHN OGDEN ARRIVES As the heavy door closed behind Millicent, Mrs. Lumbard straightened up.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “I have really been very anxious until now about Mr. Stanwood; but he is coming out all right and now I can give my mind to your affairs.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading “I have really been very anxious until now about Mr. Stanwood; but he is coming out all right and now I can give my mind to your affairs.

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading How could Miss Frink reasonably criticize her for civility to the young girl, although the mandate just expressed revealed an objection?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She expected to see her hostess disappear as usual in the direction of the study; but instead, Miss Frink, eyeing her steadily, came and took the chair Millicent had vacated, and began at once to speak: “The presence of a sick person in the house throws out the general routine,” she said.

English psychologist who collaborated with I. A. Richards in designing Basic English (1889-1957)

From this reading JOHN OGDEN ARRIVES As the heavy door closed behind Millicent, Mrs. Lumbard straightened up.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading “Disagreeable old thing!” reflected Adèle, while her face expressed only deferential attention.

on one occasion

From this reading She expected to see her hostess disappear as usual in the direction of the study; but instead, Miss Frink, eyeing her steadily, came and took the chair Millicent had vacated, and began at once to speak: “The presence of a sick person in the house throws out the general routine,” she said.

and nothing more

From this reading “Disagreeable old thing!” reflected Adèle, while her face expressed only deferential attention.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She expected to see her hostess disappear as usual in the direction of the study; but instead, Miss Frink, eyeing her steadily, came and took the chair Millicent had vacated, and began at once to speak: “The presence of a sick person in the house throws out the general routine,” she said.

a human being

From this reading She expected to see her hostess disappear as usual in the direction of the study; but instead, Miss Frink, eyeing her steadily, came and took the chair Millicent had vacated, and began at once to speak: “The presence of a sick person in the house throws out the general routine,” she said.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading She expected to see her hostess disappear as usual in the direction of the study; but instead, Miss Frink, eyeing her steadily, came and took the chair Millicent had vacated, and began at once to speak: “The presence of a sick person in the house throws out the general routine,” she said.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading “I have really been very anxious until now about Mr. Stanwood; but he is coming out all right and now I can give my mind to your affairs.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading How could Miss Frink reasonably criticize her for civility to the young girl, although the mandate just expressed revealed an objection?

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading “Disagreeable old thing!” reflected Adèle, while her face expressed only deferential attention.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading How could Miss Frink reasonably criticize her for civility to the young girl, although the mandate just expressed revealed an objection?

precisely, exactly

From this reading “I have really been very anxious until now about Mr. Stanwood; but he is coming out all right and now I can give my mind to your affairs.

an unvarying or habitual method or procedure

From this reading She expected to see her hostess disappear as usual in the direction of the study; but instead, Miss Frink, eyeing her steadily, came and took the chair Millicent had vacated, and began at once to speak: “The presence of a sick person in the house throws out the general routine,” she said.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading She expected to see her hostess disappear as usual in the direction of the study; but instead, Miss Frink, eyeing her steadily, came and took the chair Millicent had vacated, and began at once to speak: “The presence of a sick person in the house throws out the general routine,” she said.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading She expected to see her hostess disappear as usual in the direction of the study; but instead, Miss Frink, eyeing her steadily, came and took the chair Millicent had vacated, and began at once to speak: “The presence of a sick person in the house throws out the general routine,” she said.

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

From this reading She expected to see her hostess disappear as usual in the direction of the study; but instead, Miss Frink, eyeing her steadily, came and took the chair Millicent had vacated, and began at once to speak: “The presence of a sick person in the house throws out the general routine,” she said.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading She expected to see her hostess disappear as usual in the direction of the study; but instead, Miss Frink, eyeing her steadily, came and took the chair Millicent had vacated, and began at once to speak: “The presence of a sick person in the house throws out the general routine,” she said.

express in speech

From this reading She expected to see her hostess disappear as usual in the direction of the study; but instead, Miss Frink, eyeing her steadily, came and took the chair Millicent had vacated, and began at once to speak: “The presence of a sick person in the house throws out the general routine,” she said.

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From this reading “I have really been very anxious until now about Mr. Stanwood; but he is coming out all right and now I can give my mind to your affairs.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading She expected to see her hostess disappear as usual in the direction of the study; but instead, Miss Frink, eyeing her steadily, came and took the chair Millicent had vacated, and began at once to speak: “The presence of a sick person in the house throws out the general routine,” she said.

past form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight

From this reading JOHN OGDEN ARRIVES As the heavy door closed behind Millicent, Mrs. Lumbard straightened up.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading She expected to see her hostess disappear as usual in the direction of the study; but instead, Miss Frink, eyeing her steadily, came and took the chair Millicent had vacated, and began at once to speak: “The presence of a sick person in the house throws out the general routine,” she said.

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

From this reading JOHN OGDEN ARRIVES As the heavy door closed behind Millicent, Mrs. Lumbard straightened up.

a special situation

From this reading “Disagreeable old thing!” reflected Adèle, while her face expressed only deferential attention.

plural of “throw” — the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)

From this reading She expected to see her hostess disappear as usual in the direction of the study; but instead, Miss Frink, eyeing her steadily, came and took the chair Millicent had vacated, and began at once to speak: “The presence of a sick person in the house throws out the general routine,” she said.

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

From this reading How could Miss Frink reasonably criticize her for civility to the young girl, although the mandate just expressed revealed an objection?

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading She expected to see her hostess disappear as usual in the direction of the study; but instead, Miss Frink, eyeing her steadily, came and took the chair Millicent had vacated, and began at once to speak: “The presence of a sick person in the house throws out the general routine,” she said.

up to a particular time

From this reading “I have really been very anxious until now about Mr. Stanwood; but he is coming out all right and now I can give my mind to your affairs.

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

From this reading JOHN OGDEN ARRIVES As the heavy door closed behind Millicent, Mrs. Lumbard straightened up.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading She expected to see her hostess disappear as usual in the direction of the study; but instead, Miss Frink, eyeing her steadily, came and took the chair Millicent had vacated, and began at once to speak: “The presence of a sick person in the house throws out the general routine,” she said.

past form of “vacate” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading She expected to see her hostess disappear as usual in the direction of the study; but instead, Miss Frink, eyeing her steadily, came and took the chair Millicent had vacated, and began at once to speak: “The presence of a sick person in the house throws out the general routine,” she said.

precisely as stated

From this reading “I have really been very anxious until now about Mr. Stanwood; but he is coming out all right and now I can give my mind to your affairs.

during the time that

From this reading “Disagreeable old thing!” reflected Adèle, while her face expressed only deferential attention.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading How could Miss Frink reasonably criticize her for civility to the young girl, although the mandate just expressed revealed an objection?

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I have really been very anxious until now about Mr. Stanwood; but he is coming out all right and now I can give my mind to your affairs.