Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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

From this reading THE FLEXIBLE MIND OF A PLEASED HUSBAND As they entered the little reception-room from the hall, the doors of the next room were pushed apart and they saw Allan bowing out Mrs. Talwin Covil, a meek, suppressed, neutral-tinted woman, the inevitable feminine corollary of such a man as Cyrus Browett, whose only sister she was.

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From this reading THE FLEXIBLE MIND OF A PLEASED HUSBAND As they entered the little reception-room from the hall, the doors of the next room were pushed apart and they saw Allan bowing out Mrs. Talwin Covil, a meek, suppressed, neutral-tinted woman, the inevitable feminine corollary of such a man as Cyrus Browett, whose only sister she was.

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From this reading The eyes of Nancy, glad with a knowing gladness, were quick for Allan's face, resting fondly there during the seconds in which he was changing from the dead astonishment to live recognition at sight of Bernal.

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

From this reading THE FLEXIBLE MIND OF A PLEASED HUSBAND As they entered the little reception-room from the hall, the doors of the next room were pushed apart and they saw Allan bowing out Mrs. Talwin Covil, a meek, suppressed, neutral-tinted woman, the inevitable feminine corollary of such a man as Cyrus Browett, whose only sister she was.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading THE FLEXIBLE MIND OF A PLEASED HUSBAND As they entered the little reception-room from the hall, the doors of the next room were pushed apart and they saw Allan bowing out Mrs. Talwin Covil, a meek, suppressed, neutral-tinted woman, the inevitable feminine corollary of such a man as Cyrus Browett, whose only sister she was.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading During the shouts, the graspings, pokings, nudgings, the pumping of each other's arms that followed, Nancy turned to greet Mrs. Covil, who had paused before her.

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

From this reading THE FLEXIBLE MIND OF A PLEASED HUSBAND As they entered the little reception-room from the hall, the doors of the next room were pushed apart and they saw Allan bowing out Mrs. Talwin Covil, a meek, suppressed, neutral-tinted woman, the inevitable feminine corollary of such a man as Cyrus Browett, whose only sister she was.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading The eyes of Nancy, glad with a knowing gladness, were quick for Allan's face, resting fondly there during the seconds in which he was changing from the dead astonishment to live recognition at sight of Bernal.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The eyes of Nancy, glad with a knowing gladness, were quick for Allan's face, resting fondly there during the seconds in which he was changing from the dead astonishment to live recognition at sight of Bernal.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "Do sit down a moment and tell me things," she urged, "while those boys go back there to have it out!"

earlier than; in front of

From this reading During the shouts, the graspings, pokings, nudgings, the pumping of each other's arms that followed, Nancy turned to greet Mrs. Covil, who had paused before her.

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From this reading The eyes of Nancy, glad with a knowing gladness, were quick for Allan's face, resting fondly there during the seconds in which he was changing from the dead astonishment to live recognition at sight of Bernal.

bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting

From this reading THE FLEXIBLE MIND OF A PLEASED HUSBAND As they entered the little reception-room from the hall, the doors of the next room were pushed apart and they saw Allan bowing out Mrs. Talwin Covil, a meek, suppressed, neutral-tinted woman, the inevitable feminine corollary of such a man as Cyrus Browett, whose only sister she was.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading "Do sit down a moment and tell me things," she urged, "while those boys go back there to have it out!"

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From this reading THE FLEXIBLE MIND OF A PLEASED HUSBAND As they entered the little reception-room from the hall, the doors of the next room were pushed apart and they saw Allan bowing out Mrs. Talwin Covil, a meek, suppressed, neutral-tinted woman, the inevitable feminine corollary of such a man as Cyrus Browett, whose only sister she was.

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

From this reading Thus encouraged, Mrs. Covil dropped into a chair, seeming not loath to tell those things she had, while Nancy leaned back and listened duteously for a perfunctory ten minutes.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading The eyes of Nancy, glad with a knowing gladness, were quick for Allan's face, resting fondly there during the seconds in which he was changing from the dead astonishment to live recognition at sight of Bernal.

a practical consequence that follows naturally

From this reading THE FLEXIBLE MIND OF A PLEASED HUSBAND As they entered the little reception-room from the hall, the doors of the next room were pushed apart and they saw Allan bowing out Mrs. Talwin Covil, a meek, suppressed, neutral-tinted woman, the inevitable feminine corollary of such a man as Cyrus Browett, whose only sister she was.

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From this reading THE FLEXIBLE MIND OF A PLEASED HUSBAND As they entered the little reception-room from the hall, the doors of the next room were pushed apart and they saw Allan bowing out Mrs. Talwin Covil, a meek, suppressed, neutral-tinted woman, the inevitable feminine corollary of such a man as Cyrus Browett, whose only sister she was.

Persian prince who was defeated in battle by his brother Artaxerxes II (424-401 BC)

From this reading THE FLEXIBLE MIND OF A PLEASED HUSBAND As they entered the little reception-room from the hall, the doors of the next room were pushed apart and they saw Allan bowing out Mrs. Talwin Covil, a meek, suppressed, neutral-tinted woman, the inevitable feminine corollary of such a man as Cyrus Browett, whose only sister she was.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading The eyes of Nancy, glad with a knowing gladness, were quick for Allan's face, resting fondly there during the seconds in which he was changing from the dead astonishment to live recognition at sight of Bernal.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Do sit down a moment and tell me things," she urged, "while those boys go back there to have it out!"

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading THE FLEXIBLE MIND OF A PLEASED HUSBAND As they entered the little reception-room from the hall, the doors of the next room were pushed apart and they saw Allan bowing out Mrs. Talwin Covil, a meek, suppressed, neutral-tinted woman, the inevitable feminine corollary of such a man as Cyrus Browett, whose only sister she was.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Do sit down a moment and tell me things," she urged, "while those boys go back there to have it out!"

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading Thus encouraged, Mrs. Covil dropped into a chair, seeming not loath to tell those things she had, while Nancy leaned back and listened duteously for a perfunctory ten minutes.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The eyes of Nancy, glad with a knowing gladness, were quick for Allan's face, resting fondly there during the seconds in which he was changing from the dead astonishment to live recognition at sight of Bernal.

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From this reading Thus encouraged, Mrs. Covil dropped into a chair, seeming not loath to tell those things she had, while Nancy leaned back and listened duteously for a perfunctory ten minutes.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading During the shouts, the graspings, pokings, nudgings, the pumping of each other's arms that followed, Nancy turned to greet Mrs. Covil, who had paused before her.

inspired with confidence

From this reading Thus encouraged, Mrs. Covil dropped into a chair, seeming not loath to tell those things she had, while Nancy leaned back and listened duteously for a perfunctory ten minutes.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading THE FLEXIBLE MIND OF A PLEASED HUSBAND As they entered the little reception-room from the hall, the doors of the next room were pushed apart and they saw Allan bowing out Mrs. Talwin Covil, a meek, suppressed, neutral-tinted woman, the inevitable feminine corollary of such a man as Cyrus Browett, whose only sister she was.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The eyes of Nancy, glad with a knowing gladness, were quick for Allan's face, resting fondly there during the seconds in which he was changing from the dead astonishment to live recognition at sight of Bernal.

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

From this reading The eyes of Nancy, glad with a knowing gladness, were quick for Allan's face, resting fondly there during the seconds in which he was changing from the dead astonishment to live recognition at sight of Bernal.

associated with women and not with men

From this reading THE FLEXIBLE MIND OF A PLEASED HUSBAND As they entered the little reception-room from the hall, the doors of the next room were pushed apart and they saw Allan bowing out Mrs. Talwin Covil, a meek, suppressed, neutral-tinted woman, the inevitable feminine corollary of such a man as Cyrus Browett, whose only sister she was.

capable of being changed

From this reading THE FLEXIBLE MIND OF A PLEASED HUSBAND As they entered the little reception-room from the hall, the doors of the next room were pushed apart and they saw Allan bowing out Mrs. Talwin Covil, a meek, suppressed, neutral-tinted woman, the inevitable feminine corollary of such a man as Cyrus Browett, whose only sister she was.

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

From this reading During the shouts, the graspings, pokings, nudgings, the pumping of each other's arms that followed, Nancy turned to greet Mrs. Covil, who had paused before her.

with fondness; with love

From this reading The eyes of Nancy, glad with a knowing gladness, were quick for Allan's face, resting fondly there during the seconds in which he was changing from the dead astonishment to live recognition at sight of Bernal.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The eyes of Nancy, glad with a knowing gladness, were quick for Allan's face, resting fondly there during the seconds in which he was changing from the dead astonishment to live recognition at sight of Bernal.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE FLEXIBLE MIND OF A PLEASED HUSBAND As they entered the little reception-room from the hall, the doors of the next room were pushed apart and they saw Allan bowing out Mrs. Talwin Covil, a meek, suppressed, neutral-tinted woman, the inevitable feminine corollary of such a man as Cyrus Browett, whose only sister she was.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading The eyes of Nancy, glad with a knowing gladness, were quick for Allan's face, resting fondly there during the seconds in which he was changing from the dead astonishment to live recognition at sight of Bernal.

experiencing joy and pleasure

From this reading The eyes of Nancy, glad with a knowing gladness, were quick for Allan's face, resting fondly there during the seconds in which he was changing from the dead astonishment to live recognition at sight of Bernal.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Do sit down a moment and tell me things," she urged, "while those boys go back there to have it out!"

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From this reading During the shouts, the graspings, pokings, nudgings, the pumping of each other's arms that followed, Nancy turned to greet Mrs. Covil, who had paused before her.

express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading During the shouts, the graspings, pokings, nudgings, the pumping of each other's arms that followed, Nancy turned to greet Mrs. Covil, who had paused before her.

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

From this reading During the shouts, the graspings, pokings, nudgings, the pumping of each other's arms that followed, Nancy turned to greet Mrs. Covil, who had paused before her.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading THE FLEXIBLE MIND OF A PLEASED HUSBAND As they entered the little reception-room from the hall, the doors of the next room were pushed apart and they saw Allan bowing out Mrs. Talwin Covil, a meek, suppressed, neutral-tinted woman, the inevitable feminine corollary of such a man as Cyrus Browett, whose only sister she was.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Do sit down a moment and tell me things," she urged, "while those boys go back there to have it out!"

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

From this reading The eyes of Nancy, glad with a knowing gladness, were quick for Allan's face, resting fondly there during the seconds in which he was changing from the dead astonishment to live recognition at sight of Bernal.

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

From this reading During the shouts, the graspings, pokings, nudgings, the pumping of each other's arms that followed, Nancy turned to greet Mrs. Covil, who had paused before her.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading THE FLEXIBLE MIND OF A PLEASED HUSBAND As they entered the little reception-room from the hall, the doors of the next room were pushed apart and they saw Allan bowing out Mrs. Talwin Covil, a meek, suppressed, neutral-tinted woman, the inevitable feminine corollary of such a man as Cyrus Browett, whose only sister she was.

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

From this reading The eyes of Nancy, glad with a knowing gladness, were quick for Allan's face, resting fondly there during the seconds in which he was changing from the dead astonishment to live recognition at sight of Bernal.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading THE FLEXIBLE MIND OF A PLEASED HUSBAND As they entered the little reception-room from the hall, the doors of the next room were pushed apart and they saw Allan bowing out Mrs. Talwin Covil, a meek, suppressed, neutral-tinted woman, the inevitable feminine corollary of such a man as Cyrus Browett, whose only sister she was.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Thus encouraged, Mrs. Covil dropped into a chair, seeming not loath to tell those things she had, while Nancy leaned back and listened duteously for a perfunctory ten minutes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Do sit down a moment and tell me things," she urged, "while those boys go back there to have it out!"

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading The eyes of Nancy, glad with a knowing gladness, were quick for Allan's face, resting fondly there during the seconds in which he was changing from the dead astonishment to live recognition at sight of Bernal.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading Thus encouraged, Mrs. Covil dropped into a chair, seeming not loath to tell those things she had, while Nancy leaned back and listened duteously for a perfunctory ten minutes.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Thus encouraged, Mrs. Covil dropped into a chair, seeming not loath to tell those things she had, while Nancy leaned back and listened duteously for a perfunctory ten minutes.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE FLEXIBLE MIND OF A PLEASED HUSBAND As they entered the little reception-room from the hall, the doors of the next room were pushed apart and they saw Allan bowing out Mrs. Talwin Covil, a meek, suppressed, neutral-tinted woman, the inevitable feminine corollary of such a man as Cyrus Browett, whose only sister she was.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading The eyes of Nancy, glad with a knowing gladness, were quick for Allan's face, resting fondly there during the seconds in which he was changing from the dead astonishment to live recognition at sight of Bernal.

unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

From this reading Thus encouraged, Mrs. Covil dropped into a chair, seeming not loath to tell those things she had, while Nancy leaned back and listened duteously for a perfunctory ten minutes.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE FLEXIBLE MIND OF A PLEASED HUSBAND As they entered the little reception-room from the hall, the doors of the next room were pushed apart and they saw Allan bowing out Mrs. Talwin Covil, a meek, suppressed, neutral-tinted woman, the inevitable feminine corollary of such a man as Cyrus Browett, whose only sister she was.

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

From this reading "Do sit down a moment and tell me things," she urged, "while those boys go back there to have it out!"

humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

From this reading THE FLEXIBLE MIND OF A PLEASED HUSBAND As they entered the little reception-room from the hall, the doors of the next room were pushed apart and they saw Allan bowing out Mrs. Talwin Covil, a meek, suppressed, neutral-tinted woman, the inevitable feminine corollary of such a man as Cyrus Browett, whose only sister she was.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading THE FLEXIBLE MIND OF A PLEASED HUSBAND As they entered the little reception-room from the hall, the doors of the next room were pushed apart and they saw Allan bowing out Mrs. Talwin Covil, a meek, suppressed, neutral-tinted woman, the inevitable feminine corollary of such a man as Cyrus Browett, whose only sister she was.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Thus encouraged, Mrs. Covil dropped into a chair, seeming not loath to tell those things she had, while Nancy leaned back and listened duteously for a perfunctory ten minutes.

a particular point in time

From this reading "Do sit down a moment and tell me things," she urged, "while those boys go back there to have it out!"

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading THE FLEXIBLE MIND OF A PLEASED HUSBAND As they entered the little reception-room from the hall, the doors of the next room were pushed apart and they saw Allan bowing out Mrs. Talwin Covil, a meek, suppressed, neutral-tinted woman, the inevitable feminine corollary of such a man as Cyrus Browett, whose only sister she was.

a city in northeastern France in Lorraine

From this reading The eyes of Nancy, glad with a knowing gladness, were quick for Allan's face, resting fondly there during the seconds in which he was changing from the dead astonishment to live recognition at sight of Bernal.

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From this reading THE FLEXIBLE MIND OF A PLEASED HUSBAND As they entered the little reception-room from the hall, the doors of the next room were pushed apart and they saw Allan bowing out Mrs. Talwin Covil, a meek, suppressed, neutral-tinted woman, the inevitable feminine corollary of such a man as Cyrus Browett, whose only sister she was.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE FLEXIBLE MIND OF A PLEASED HUSBAND As they entered the little reception-room from the hall, the doors of the next room were pushed apart and they saw Allan bowing out Mrs. Talwin Covil, a meek, suppressed, neutral-tinted woman, the inevitable feminine corollary of such a man as Cyrus Browett, whose only sister she was.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Thus encouraged, Mrs. Covil dropped into a chair, seeming not loath to tell those things she had, while Nancy leaned back and listened duteously for a perfunctory ten minutes.

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From this reading During the shouts, the graspings, pokings, nudgings, the pumping of each other's arms that followed, Nancy turned to greet Mrs. Covil, who had paused before her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FLEXIBLE MIND OF A PLEASED HUSBAND As they entered the little reception-room from the hall, the doors of the next room were pushed apart and they saw Allan bowing out Mrs. Talwin Covil, a meek, suppressed, neutral-tinted woman, the inevitable feminine corollary of such a man as Cyrus Browett, whose only sister she was.

and nothing more

From this reading THE FLEXIBLE MIND OF A PLEASED HUSBAND As they entered the little reception-room from the hall, the doors of the next room were pushed apart and they saw Allan bowing out Mrs. Talwin Covil, a meek, suppressed, neutral-tinted woman, the inevitable feminine corollary of such a man as Cyrus Browett, whose only sister she was.

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

From this reading During the shouts, the graspings, pokings, nudgings, the pumping of each other's arms that followed, Nancy turned to greet Mrs. Covil, who had paused before her.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE FLEXIBLE MIND OF A PLEASED HUSBAND As they entered the little reception-room from the hall, the doors of the next room were pushed apart and they saw Allan bowing out Mrs. Talwin Covil, a meek, suppressed, neutral-tinted woman, the inevitable feminine corollary of such a man as Cyrus Browett, whose only sister she was.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading During the shouts, the graspings, pokings, nudgings, the pumping of each other's arms that followed, Nancy turned to greet Mrs. Covil, who had paused before her.

hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough

From this reading Thus encouraged, Mrs. Covil dropped into a chair, seeming not loath to tell those things she had, while Nancy leaned back and listened duteously for a perfunctory ten minutes.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading THE FLEXIBLE MIND OF A PLEASED HUSBAND As they entered the little reception-room from the hall, the doors of the next room were pushed apart and they saw Allan bowing out Mrs. Talwin Covil, a meek, suppressed, neutral-tinted woman, the inevitable feminine corollary of such a man as Cyrus Browett, whose only sister she was.

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

From this reading During the shouts, the graspings, pokings, nudgings, the pumping of each other's arms that followed, Nancy turned to greet Mrs. Covil, who had paused before her.

-ing form of “pump” — operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal

From this reading During the shouts, the graspings, pokings, nudgings, the pumping of each other's arms that followed, Nancy turned to greet Mrs. Covil, who had paused before her.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading THE FLEXIBLE MIND OF A PLEASED HUSBAND As they entered the little reception-room from the hall, the doors of the next room were pushed apart and they saw Allan bowing out Mrs. Talwin Covil, a meek, suppressed, neutral-tinted woman, the inevitable feminine corollary of such a man as Cyrus Browett, whose only sister she was.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading The eyes of Nancy, glad with a knowing gladness, were quick for Allan's face, resting fondly there during the seconds in which he was changing from the dead astonishment to live recognition at sight of Bernal.

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

From this reading THE FLEXIBLE MIND OF A PLEASED HUSBAND As they entered the little reception-room from the hall, the doors of the next room were pushed apart and they saw Allan bowing out Mrs. Talwin Covil, a meek, suppressed, neutral-tinted woman, the inevitable feminine corollary of such a man as Cyrus Browett, whose only sister she was.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading The eyes of Nancy, glad with a knowing gladness, were quick for Allan's face, resting fondly there during the seconds in which he was changing from the dead astonishment to live recognition at sight of Bernal.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The eyes of Nancy, glad with a knowing gladness, were quick for Allan's face, resting fondly there during the seconds in which he was changing from the dead astonishment to live recognition at sight of Bernal.

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

From this reading THE FLEXIBLE MIND OF A PLEASED HUSBAND As they entered the little reception-room from the hall, the doors of the next room were pushed apart and they saw Allan bowing out Mrs. Talwin Covil, a meek, suppressed, neutral-tinted woman, the inevitable feminine corollary of such a man as Cyrus Browett, whose only sister she was.

cut with a saw

From this reading THE FLEXIBLE MIND OF A PLEASED HUSBAND As they entered the little reception-room from the hall, the doors of the next room were pushed apart and they saw Allan bowing out Mrs. Talwin Covil, a meek, suppressed, neutral-tinted woman, the inevitable feminine corollary of such a man as Cyrus Browett, whose only sister she was.

plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The eyes of Nancy, glad with a knowing gladness, were quick for Allan's face, resting fondly there during the seconds in which he was changing from the dead astonishment to live recognition at sight of Bernal.

appearing as such but not necessarily so

From this reading Thus encouraged, Mrs. Covil dropped into a chair, seeming not loath to tell those things she had, while Nancy leaned back and listened duteously for a perfunctory ten minutes.

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

From this reading THE FLEXIBLE MIND OF A PLEASED HUSBAND As they entered the little reception-room from the hall, the doors of the next room were pushed apart and they saw Allan bowing out Mrs. Talwin Covil, a meek, suppressed, neutral-tinted woman, the inevitable feminine corollary of such a man as Cyrus Browett, whose only sister she was.

plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading During the shouts, the graspings, pokings, nudgings, the pumping of each other's arms that followed, Nancy turned to greet Mrs. Covil, who had paused before her.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The eyes of Nancy, glad with a knowing gladness, were quick for Allan's face, resting fondly there during the seconds in which he was changing from the dead astonishment to live recognition at sight of Bernal.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading THE FLEXIBLE MIND OF A PLEASED HUSBAND As they entered the little reception-room from the hall, the doors of the next room were pushed apart and they saw Allan bowing out Mrs. Talwin Covil, a meek, suppressed, neutral-tinted woman, the inevitable feminine corollary of such a man as Cyrus Browett, whose only sister she was.

be seated

From this reading "Do sit down a moment and tell me things," she urged, "while those boys go back there to have it out!"

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading THE FLEXIBLE MIND OF A PLEASED HUSBAND As they entered the little reception-room from the hall, the doors of the next room were pushed apart and they saw Allan bowing out Mrs. Talwin Covil, a meek, suppressed, neutral-tinted woman, the inevitable feminine corollary of such a man as Cyrus Browett, whose only sister she was.

kept from public knowledge by various means

From this reading THE FLEXIBLE MIND OF A PLEASED HUSBAND As they entered the little reception-room from the hall, the doors of the next room were pushed apart and they saw Allan bowing out Mrs. Talwin Covil, a meek, suppressed, neutral-tinted woman, the inevitable feminine corollary of such a man as Cyrus Browett, whose only sister she was.

analgesic drug (trade name Talwin) that is less addictive than morphine

From this reading THE FLEXIBLE MIND OF A PLEASED HUSBAND As they entered the little reception-room from the hall, the doors of the next room were pushed apart and they saw Allan bowing out Mrs. Talwin Covil, a meek, suppressed, neutral-tinted woman, the inevitable feminine corollary of such a man as Cyrus Browett, whose only sister she was.

express in words

From this reading "Do sit down a moment and tell me things," she urged, "while those boys go back there to have it out!"

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Thus encouraged, Mrs. Covil dropped into a chair, seeming not loath to tell those things she had, while Nancy leaned back and listened duteously for a perfunctory ten minutes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During the shouts, the graspings, pokings, nudgings, the pumping of each other's arms that followed, Nancy turned to greet Mrs. Covil, who had paused before her.

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

From this reading THE FLEXIBLE MIND OF A PLEASED HUSBAND As they entered the little reception-room from the hall, the doors of the next room were pushed apart and they saw Allan bowing out Mrs. Talwin Covil, a meek, suppressed, neutral-tinted woman, the inevitable feminine corollary of such a man as Cyrus Browett, whose only sister she was.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The eyes of Nancy, glad with a knowing gladness, were quick for Allan's face, resting fondly there during the seconds in which he was changing from the dead astonishment to live recognition at sight of Bernal.

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

From this reading THE FLEXIBLE MIND OF A PLEASED HUSBAND As they entered the little reception-room from the hall, the doors of the next room were pushed apart and they saw Allan bowing out Mrs. Talwin Covil, a meek, suppressed, neutral-tinted woman, the inevitable feminine corollary of such a man as Cyrus Browett, whose only sister she was.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "Do sit down a moment and tell me things," she urged, "while those boys go back there to have it out!"

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "Do sit down a moment and tell me things," she urged, "while those boys go back there to have it out!"

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus encouraged, Mrs. Covil dropped into a chair, seeming not loath to tell those things she had, while Nancy leaned back and listened duteously for a perfunctory ten minutes.

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

From this reading The eyes of Nancy, glad with a knowing gladness, were quick for Allan's face, resting fondly there during the seconds in which he was changing from the dead astonishment to live recognition at sight of Bernal.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading During the shouts, the graspings, pokings, nudgings, the pumping of each other's arms that followed, Nancy turned to greet Mrs. Covil, who had paused before her.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading "Do sit down a moment and tell me things," she urged, "while those boys go back there to have it out!"

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

From this reading THE FLEXIBLE MIND OF A PLEASED HUSBAND As they entered the little reception-room from the hall, the doors of the next room were pushed apart and they saw Allan bowing out Mrs. Talwin Covil, a meek, suppressed, neutral-tinted woman, the inevitable feminine corollary of such a man as Cyrus Browett, whose only sister she was.

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

From this reading THE FLEXIBLE MIND OF A PLEASED HUSBAND As they entered the little reception-room from the hall, the doors of the next room were pushed apart and they saw Allan bowing out Mrs. Talwin Covil, a meek, suppressed, neutral-tinted woman, the inevitable feminine corollary of such a man as Cyrus Browett, whose only sister she was.

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

From this reading The eyes of Nancy, glad with a knowing gladness, were quick for Allan's face, resting fondly there during the seconds in which he was changing from the dead astonishment to live recognition at sight of Bernal.

during the time that

From this reading "Do sit down a moment and tell me things," she urged, "while those boys go back there to have it out!"

which person or people

From this reading During the shouts, the graspings, pokings, nudgings, the pumping of each other's arms that followed, Nancy turned to greet Mrs. Covil, who had paused before her.

belonging to which person

From this reading THE FLEXIBLE MIND OF A PLEASED HUSBAND As they entered the little reception-room from the hall, the doors of the next room were pushed apart and they saw Allan bowing out Mrs. Talwin Covil, a meek, suppressed, neutral-tinted woman, the inevitable feminine corollary of such a man as Cyrus Browett, whose only sister she was.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The eyes of Nancy, glad with a knowing gladness, were quick for Allan's face, resting fondly there during the seconds in which he was changing from the dead astonishment to live recognition at sight of Bernal.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading THE FLEXIBLE MIND OF A PLEASED HUSBAND As they entered the little reception-room from the hall, the doors of the next room were pushed apart and they saw Allan bowing out Mrs. Talwin Covil, a meek, suppressed, neutral-tinted woman, the inevitable feminine corollary of such a man as Cyrus Browett, whose only sister she was.