used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE PRINCE’S STUDY After several more of the countess’s songs of Little Russia, and more vocal trapeze work by the lieutenant among his Italian arias, the company adjourned to the hall, a room so large that a fair-sized house could have been erected therein.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Here tables had been placed, and the company eagerly set about playing cards, the great pastime of the _blasé_ Russian nobility.
adjournedverbUS /əˈdʒɜːrnd/
past form of “adjourn” — close at the end of a session
From this reading IN THE PRINCE’S STUDY After several more of the countess’s songs of Little Russia, and more vocal trapeze work by the lieutenant among his Italian arias, the company adjourned to the hall, a room so large that a fair-sized house could have been erected therein.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading IN THE PRINCE’S STUDY After several more of the countess’s songs of Little Russia, and more vocal trapeze work by the lieutenant among his Italian arias, the company adjourned to the hall, a room so large that a fair-sized house could have been erected therein.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The countess tried in vain to have a few minutes alone with Drexel during the evening.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading IN THE PRINCE’S STUDY After several more of the countess’s songs of Little Russia, and more vocal trapeze work by the lieutenant among his Italian arias, the company adjourned to the hall, a room so large that a fair-sized house could have been erected therein.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE PRINCE’S STUDY After several more of the countess’s songs of Little Russia, and more vocal trapeze work by the lieutenant among his Italian arias, the company adjourned to the hall, a room so large that a fair-sized house could have been erected therein.
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading The stakes were moderate, Berloff purposely announcing a low limit that none might leave his house with feelings of regret; but nevertheless the play continued with a silent intensity far into the morning hours.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The next morning, however, she was more fortunate, for when she came down at eleven for her tea and two sugared rolls she found Drexel alone in the breakfast room--no other of the guests had as yet appeared.
ariasnounUS /ˈɑːriəz/
plural of “aria” — an elaborate song for solo voice
From this reading IN THE PRINCE’S STUDY After several more of the countess’s songs of Little Russia, and more vocal trapeze work by the lieutenant among his Italian arias, the company adjourned to the hall, a room so large that a fair-sized house could have been erected therein.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The next morning, however, she was more fortunate, for when she came down at eleven for her tea and two sugared rolls she found Drexel alone in the breakfast room--no other of the guests had as yet appeared.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The next morning, however, she was more fortunate, for when she came down at eleven for her tea and two sugared rolls she found Drexel alone in the breakfast room--no other of the guests had as yet appeared.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading IN THE PRINCE’S STUDY After several more of the countess’s songs of Little Russia, and more vocal trapeze work by the lieutenant among his Italian arias, the company adjourned to the hall, a room so large that a fair-sized house could have been erected therein.
Berloff
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From this reading The stakes were moderate, Berloff purposely announcing a low limit that none might leave his house with feelings of regret; but nevertheless the play continued with a silent intensity far into the morning hours.
blasé
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From this reading Here tables had been placed, and the company eagerly set about playing cards, the great pastime of the _blasé_ Russian nobility.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The next morning, however, she was more fortunate, for when she came down at eleven for her tea and two sugared rolls she found Drexel alone in the breakfast room--no other of the guests had as yet appeared.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The stakes were moderate, Berloff purposely announcing a low limit that none might leave his house with feelings of regret; but nevertheless the play continued with a silent intensity far into the morning hours.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IN THE PRINCE’S STUDY After several more of the countess’s songs of Little Russia, and more vocal trapeze work by the lieutenant among his Italian arias, the company adjourned to the hall, a room so large that a fair-sized house could have been erected therein.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The next morning, however, she was more fortunate, for when she came down at eleven for her tea and two sugared rolls she found Drexel alone in the breakfast room--no other of the guests had as yet appeared.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading Here tables had been placed, and the company eagerly set about playing cards, the great pastime of the _blasé_ Russian nobility.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading IN THE PRINCE’S STUDY After several more of the countess’s songs of Little Russia, and more vocal trapeze work by the lieutenant among his Italian arias, the company adjourned to the hall, a room so large that a fair-sized house could have been erected therein.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The stakes were moderate, Berloff purposely announcing a low limit that none might leave his house with feelings of regret; but nevertheless the play continued with a silent intensity far into the morning hours.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading IN THE PRINCE’S STUDY After several more of the countess’s songs of Little Russia, and more vocal trapeze work by the lieutenant among his Italian arias, the company adjourned to the hall, a room so large that a fair-sized house could have been erected therein.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading The countess tried in vain to have a few minutes alone with Drexel during the evening.
countess's
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From this reading IN THE PRINCE’S STUDY After several more of the countess’s songs of Little Russia, and more vocal trapeze work by the lieutenant among his Italian arias, the company adjourned to the hall, a room so large that a fair-sized house could have been erected therein.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The next morning, however, she was more fortunate, for when she came down at eleven for her tea and two sugared rolls she found Drexel alone in the breakfast room--no other of the guests had as yet appeared.
Drexel
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From this reading The countess tried in vain to have a few minutes alone with Drexel during the evening.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The countess tried in vain to have a few minutes alone with Drexel during the evening.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Here tables had been placed, and the company eagerly set about playing cards, the great pastime of the _blasé_ Russian nobility.
being one more than ten
From this reading The next morning, however, she was more fortunate, for when she came down at eleven for her tea and two sugared rolls she found Drexel alone in the breakfast room--no other of the guests had as yet appeared.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading IN THE PRINCE’S STUDY After several more of the countess’s songs of Little Russia, and more vocal trapeze work by the lieutenant among his Italian arias, the company adjourned to the hall, a room so large that a fair-sized house could have been erected therein.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The countess tried in vain to have a few minutes alone with Drexel during the evening.
fair-sized
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From this reading IN THE PRINCE’S STUDY After several more of the countess’s songs of Little Russia, and more vocal trapeze work by the lieutenant among his Italian arias, the company adjourned to the hall, a room so large that a fair-sized house could have been erected therein.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The stakes were moderate, Berloff purposely announcing a low limit that none might leave his house with feelings of regret; but nevertheless the play continued with a silent intensity far into the morning hours.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The stakes were moderate, Berloff purposely announcing a low limit that none might leave his house with feelings of regret; but nevertheless the play continued with a silent intensity far into the morning hours.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The countess tried in vain to have a few minutes alone with Drexel during the evening.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The next morning, however, she was more fortunate, for when she came down at eleven for her tea and two sugared rolls she found Drexel alone in the breakfast room--no other of the guests had as yet appeared.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading The next morning, however, she was more fortunate, for when she came down at eleven for her tea and two sugared rolls she found Drexel alone in the breakfast room--no other of the guests had as yet appeared.
set up or found
From this reading The next morning, however, she was more fortunate, for when she came down at eleven for her tea and two sugared rolls she found Drexel alone in the breakfast room--no other of the guests had as yet appeared.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Here tables had been placed, and the company eagerly set about playing cards, the great pastime of the _blasé_ Russian nobility.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The next morning, however, she was more fortunate, for when she came down at eleven for her tea and two sugared rolls she found Drexel alone in the breakfast room--no other of the guests had as yet appeared.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Here tables had been placed, and the company eagerly set about playing cards, the great pastime of the _blasé_ Russian nobility.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading IN THE PRINCE’S STUDY After several more of the countess’s songs of Little Russia, and more vocal trapeze work by the lieutenant among his Italian arias, the company adjourned to the hall, a room so large that a fair-sized house could have been erected therein.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading IN THE PRINCE’S STUDY After several more of the countess’s songs of Little Russia, and more vocal trapeze work by the lieutenant among his Italian arias, the company adjourned to the hall, a room so large that a fair-sized house could have been erected therein.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The next morning, however, she was more fortunate, for when she came down at eleven for her tea and two sugared rolls she found Drexel alone in the breakfast room--no other of the guests had as yet appeared.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here tables had been placed, and the company eagerly set about playing cards, the great pastime of the _blasé_ Russian nobility.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN THE PRINCE’S STUDY After several more of the countess’s songs of Little Russia, and more vocal trapeze work by the lieutenant among his Italian arias, the company adjourned to the hall, a room so large that a fair-sized house could have been erected therein.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The stakes were moderate, Berloff purposely announcing a low limit that none might leave his house with feelings of regret; but nevertheless the play continued with a silent intensity far into the morning hours.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading IN THE PRINCE’S STUDY After several more of the countess’s songs of Little Russia, and more vocal trapeze work by the lieutenant among his Italian arias, the company adjourned to the hall, a room so large that a fair-sized house could have been erected therein.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The next morning, however, she was more fortunate, for when she came down at eleven for her tea and two sugared rolls she found Drexel alone in the breakfast room--no other of the guests had as yet appeared.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE PRINCE’S STUDY After several more of the countess’s songs of Little Russia, and more vocal trapeze work by the lieutenant among his Italian arias, the company adjourned to the hall, a room so large that a fair-sized house could have been erected therein.
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading The stakes were moderate, Berloff purposely announcing a low limit that none might leave his house with feelings of regret; but nevertheless the play continued with a silent intensity far into the morning hours.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The stakes were moderate, Berloff purposely announcing a low limit that none might leave his house with feelings of regret; but nevertheless the play continued with a silent intensity far into the morning hours.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading IN THE PRINCE’S STUDY After several more of the countess’s songs of Little Russia, and more vocal trapeze work by the lieutenant among his Italian arias, the company adjourned to the hall, a room so large that a fair-sized house could have been erected therein.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading IN THE PRINCE’S STUDY After several more of the countess’s songs of Little Russia, and more vocal trapeze work by the lieutenant among his Italian arias, the company adjourned to the hall, a room so large that a fair-sized house could have been erected therein.
go away from a place
From this reading The stakes were moderate, Berloff purposely announcing a low limit that none might leave his house with feelings of regret; but nevertheless the play continued with a silent intensity far into the morning hours.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading IN THE PRINCE’S STUDY After several more of the countess’s songs of Little Russia, and more vocal trapeze work by the lieutenant among his Italian arias, the company adjourned to the hall, a room so large that a fair-sized house could have been erected therein.
limitnounUS /ˈlɪmət/
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading The stakes were moderate, Berloff purposely announcing a low limit that none might leave his house with feelings of regret; but nevertheless the play continued with a silent intensity far into the morning hours.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading IN THE PRINCE’S STUDY After several more of the countess’s songs of Little Russia, and more vocal trapeze work by the lieutenant among his Italian arias, the company adjourned to the hall, a room so large that a fair-sized house could have been erected therein.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The stakes were moderate, Berloff purposely announcing a low limit that none might leave his house with feelings of regret; but nevertheless the play continued with a silent intensity far into the morning hours.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The stakes were moderate, Berloff purposely announcing a low limit that none might leave his house with feelings of regret; but nevertheless the play continued with a silent intensity far into the morning hours.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The countess tried in vain to have a few minutes alone with Drexel during the evening.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading The stakes were moderate, Berloff purposely announcing a low limit that none might leave his house with feelings of regret; but nevertheless the play continued with a silent intensity far into the morning hours.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading IN THE PRINCE’S STUDY After several more of the countess’s songs of Little Russia, and more vocal trapeze work by the lieutenant among his Italian arias, the company adjourned to the hall, a room so large that a fair-sized house could have been erected therein.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The stakes were moderate, Berloff purposely announcing a low limit that none might leave his house with feelings of regret; but nevertheless the play continued with a silent intensity far into the morning hours.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading The stakes were moderate, Berloff purposely announcing a low limit that none might leave his house with feelings of regret; but nevertheless the play continued with a silent intensity far into the morning hours.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning, however, she was more fortunate, for when she came down at eleven for her tea and two sugared rolls she found Drexel alone in the breakfast room--no other of the guests had as yet appeared.
not any; not one
From this reading The next morning, however, she was more fortunate, for when she came down at eleven for her tea and two sugared rolls she found Drexel alone in the breakfast room--no other of the guests had as yet appeared.
nobilitynounUS /noʊˈbɪləti/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading Here tables had been placed, and the company eagerly set about playing cards, the great pastime of the _blasé_ Russian nobility.
not one, and not any
From this reading The stakes were moderate, Berloff purposely announcing a low limit that none might leave his house with feelings of regret; but nevertheless the play continued with a silent intensity far into the morning hours.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE PRINCE’S STUDY After several more of the countess’s songs of Little Russia, and more vocal trapeze work by the lieutenant among his Italian arias, the company adjourned to the hall, a room so large that a fair-sized house could have been erected therein.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The next morning, however, she was more fortunate, for when she came down at eleven for her tea and two sugared rolls she found Drexel alone in the breakfast room--no other of the guests had as yet appeared.
pastimenounUS /ˈpæstaɪm/
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
From this reading Here tables had been placed, and the company eagerly set about playing cards, the great pastime of the _blasé_ Russian nobility.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Here tables had been placed, and the company eagerly set about playing cards, the great pastime of the _blasé_ Russian nobility.
participate in games or sport
From this reading The stakes were moderate, Berloff purposely announcing a low limit that none might leave his house with feelings of regret; but nevertheless the play continued with a silent intensity far into the morning hours.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Here tables had been placed, and the company eagerly set about playing cards, the great pastime of the _blasé_ Russian nobility.
PRINCE'SnounUS /ˈprɪnsɪz/
possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading IN THE PRINCE’S STUDY After several more of the countess’s songs of Little Russia, and more vocal trapeze work by the lieutenant among his Italian arias, the company adjourned to the hall, a room so large that a fair-sized house could have been erected therein.
purposelyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrpəsli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading The stakes were moderate, Berloff purposely announcing a low limit that none might leave his house with feelings of regret; but nevertheless the play continued with a silent intensity far into the morning hours.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading The stakes were moderate, Berloff purposely announcing a low limit that none might leave his house with feelings of regret; but nevertheless the play continued with a silent intensity far into the morning hours.
rollsnounUS /roʊlz/
plural of “roll” — rotary motion of an object around its own axis
From this reading The next morning, however, she was more fortunate, for when she came down at eleven for her tea and two sugared rolls she found Drexel alone in the breakfast room--no other of the guests had as yet appeared.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading IN THE PRINCE’S STUDY After several more of the countess’s songs of Little Russia, and more vocal trapeze work by the lieutenant among his Italian arias, the company adjourned to the hall, a room so large that a fair-sized house could have been erected therein.
RussianounUS /ˈrʌʃə/
a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
From this reading IN THE PRINCE’S STUDY After several more of the countess’s songs of Little Russia, and more vocal trapeze work by the lieutenant among his Italian arias, the company adjourned to the hall, a room so large that a fair-sized house could have been erected therein.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading Here tables had been placed, and the company eagerly set about playing cards, the great pastime of the _blasé_ Russian nobility.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Here tables had been placed, and the company eagerly set about playing cards, the great pastime of the _blasé_ Russian nobility.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading IN THE PRINCE’S STUDY After several more of the countess’s songs of Little Russia, and more vocal trapeze work by the lieutenant among his Italian arias, the company adjourned to the hall, a room so large that a fair-sized house could have been erected therein.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next morning, however, she was more fortunate, for when she came down at eleven for her tea and two sugared rolls she found Drexel alone in the breakfast room--no other of the guests had as yet appeared.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading The stakes were moderate, Berloff purposely announcing a low limit that none might leave his house with feelings of regret; but nevertheless the play continued with a silent intensity far into the morning hours.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading IN THE PRINCE’S STUDY After several more of the countess’s songs of Little Russia, and more vocal trapeze work by the lieutenant among his Italian arias, the company adjourned to the hall, a room so large that a fair-sized house could have been erected therein.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading IN THE PRINCE’S STUDY After several more of the countess’s songs of Little Russia, and more vocal trapeze work by the lieutenant among his Italian arias, the company adjourned to the hall, a room so large that a fair-sized house could have been erected therein.
stakesnounUS /steɪks/
the money risked on a gamble
From this reading The stakes were moderate, Berloff purposely announcing a low limit that none might leave his house with feelings of regret; but nevertheless the play continued with a silent intensity far into the morning hours.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading IN THE PRINCE’S STUDY After several more of the countess’s songs of Little Russia, and more vocal trapeze work by the lieutenant among his Italian arias, the company adjourned to the hall, a room so large that a fair-sized house could have been erected therein.
sugaredadjectiveUS /ˈʃʊɡərd/
with sweetening added
From this reading The next morning, however, she was more fortunate, for when she came down at eleven for her tea and two sugared rolls she found Drexel alone in the breakfast room--no other of the guests had as yet appeared.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Here tables had been placed, and the company eagerly set about playing cards, the great pastime of the _blasé_ Russian nobility.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading The next morning, however, she was more fortunate, for when she came down at eleven for her tea and two sugared rolls she found Drexel alone in the breakfast room--no other of the guests had as yet appeared.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN THE PRINCE’S STUDY After several more of the countess’s songs of Little Russia, and more vocal trapeze work by the lieutenant among his Italian arias, the company adjourned to the hall, a room so large that a fair-sized house could have been erected therein.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE PRINCE’S STUDY After several more of the countess’s songs of Little Russia, and more vocal trapeze work by the lieutenant among his Italian arias, the company adjourned to the hall, a room so large that a fair-sized house could have been erected therein.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading IN THE PRINCE’S STUDY After several more of the countess’s songs of Little Russia, and more vocal trapeze work by the lieutenant among his Italian arias, the company adjourned to the hall, a room so large that a fair-sized house could have been erected therein.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE PRINCE’S STUDY After several more of the countess’s songs of Little Russia, and more vocal trapeze work by the lieutenant among his Italian arias, the company adjourned to the hall, a room so large that a fair-sized house could have been erected therein.
trapezenounUS /trəˈpiːz/
a swing used by circus acrobats
From this reading IN THE PRINCE’S STUDY After several more of the countess’s songs of Little Russia, and more vocal trapeze work by the lieutenant among his Italian arias, the company adjourned to the hall, a room so large that a fair-sized house could have been erected therein.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The countess tried in vain to have a few minutes alone with Drexel during the evening.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The next morning, however, she was more fortunate, for when she came down at eleven for her tea and two sugared rolls she found Drexel alone in the breakfast room--no other of the guests had as yet appeared.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading The countess tried in vain to have a few minutes alone with Drexel during the evening.
vocaladjectiveUS /ˈvoʊkəl/
relating to or designed for or using the singing voice
From this reading IN THE PRINCE’S STUDY After several more of the countess’s songs of Little Russia, and more vocal trapeze work by the lieutenant among his Italian arias, the company adjourned to the hall, a room so large that a fair-sized house could have been erected therein.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next morning, however, she was more fortunate, for when she came down at eleven for her tea and two sugared rolls she found Drexel alone in the breakfast room--no other of the guests had as yet appeared.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The stakes were moderate, Berloff purposely announcing a low limit that none might leave his house with feelings of regret; but nevertheless the play continued with a silent intensity far into the morning hours.
at the time that
From this reading The next morning, however, she was more fortunate, for when she came down at eleven for her tea and two sugared rolls she found Drexel alone in the breakfast room--no other of the guests had as yet appeared.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The stakes were moderate, Berloff purposely announcing a low limit that none might leave his house with feelings of regret; but nevertheless the play continued with a silent intensity far into the morning hours.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading IN THE PRINCE’S STUDY After several more of the countess’s songs of Little Russia, and more vocal trapeze work by the lieutenant among his Italian arias, the company adjourned to the hall, a room so large that a fair-sized house could have been erected therein.
but in spite of that
From this reading The next morning, however, she was more fortunate, for when she came down at eleven for her tea and two sugared rolls she found Drexel alone in the breakfast room--no other of the guests had as yet appeared.
