Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading Wrapped in a thin silk kimono Diana lay very still on the outside of the wide couch in the inner room, propped high with pillows that the shaded light of the little reading-lamp beside her might fall on the book she held, but she was not reading.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading It was three months since the night that Saint Hubert had almost given up hope of being able to save the Sheik's life--a night that had been followed by days of suspense that had reduced Diana to a weary-eyed shadow of her former vigorous self, and had left marks on Raoul that would never be effaced.

later than; following

From this reading But thanks to his great strength and splendid constitution the Sheik had rallied and after the first few weeks convalescence had been rapid.

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

From this reading It was three months since the night that Saint Hubert had almost given up hope of being able to save the Sheik's life--a night that had been followed by days of suspense that had reduced Diana to a weary-eyed shadow of her former vigorous self, and had left marks on Raoul that would never be effaced.

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

From this reading The night grew hotter and the atmosphere more oppressive.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading The night grew hotter and the atmosphere more oppressive.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It was Raoul's latest book, that he had brought with him, but she could not concentrate her mind on it, and it lay idle on her knee--while her thoughts were far away.

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

From this reading It was three months since the night that Saint Hubert had almost given up hope of being able to save the Sheik's life--a night that had been followed by days of suspense that had reduced Diana to a weary-eyed shadow of her former vigorous self, and had left marks on Raoul that would never be effaced.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was three months since the night that Saint Hubert had almost given up hope of being able to save the Sheik's life--a night that had been followed by days of suspense that had reduced Diana to a weary-eyed shadow of her former vigorous self, and had left marks on Raoul that would never be effaced.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It was three months since the night that Saint Hubert had almost given up hope of being able to save the Sheik's life--a night that had been followed by days of suspense that had reduced Diana to a weary-eyed shadow of her former vigorous self, and had left marks on Raoul that would never be effaced.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Wrapped in a thin silk kimono Diana lay very still on the outside of the wide couch in the inner room, propped high with pillows that the shaded light of the little reading-lamp beside her might fall on the book she held, but she was not reading.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Wrapped in a thin silk kimono Diana lay very still on the outside of the wide couch in the inner room, propped high with pillows that the shaded light of the little reading-lamp beside her might fall on the book she held, but she was not reading.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It was Raoul's latest book, that he had brought with him, but she could not concentrate her mind on it, and it lay idle on her knee--while her thoughts were far away.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Wrapped in a thin silk kimono Diana lay very still on the outside of the wide couch in the inner room, propped high with pillows that the shaded light of the little reading-lamp beside her might fall on the book she held, but she was not reading.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was three months since the night that Saint Hubert had almost given up hope of being able to save the Sheik's life--a night that had been followed by days of suspense that had reduced Diana to a weary-eyed shadow of her former vigorous self, and had left marks on Raoul that would never be effaced.

make denser, stronger, or purer

From this reading It was Raoul's latest book, that he had brought with him, but she could not concentrate her mind on it, and it lay idle on her knee--while her thoughts were far away.

law determining the fundamental political principles of a government

From this reading But thanks to his great strength and splendid constitution the Sheik had rallied and after the first few weeks convalescence had been rapid.

gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury

From this reading But thanks to his great strength and splendid constitution the Sheik had rallied and after the first few weeks convalescence had been rapid.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading Wrapped in a thin silk kimono Diana lay very still on the outside of the wide couch in the inner room, propped high with pillows that the shaded light of the little reading-lamp beside her might fall on the book she held, but she was not reading.

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

From this reading It was Raoul's latest book, that he had brought with him, but she could not concentrate her mind on it, and it lay idle on her knee--while her thoughts were far away.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It was three months since the night that Saint Hubert had almost given up hope of being able to save the Sheik's life--a night that had been followed by days of suspense that had reduced Diana to a weary-eyed shadow of her former vigorous self, and had left marks on Raoul that would never be effaced.

English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)

From this reading Wrapped in a thin silk kimono Diana lay very still on the outside of the wide couch in the inner room, propped high with pillows that the shaded light of the little reading-lamp beside her might fall on the book she held, but she was not reading.

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From this reading It was three months since the night that Saint Hubert had almost given up hope of being able to save the Sheik's life--a night that had been followed by days of suspense that had reduced Diana to a weary-eyed shadow of her former vigorous self, and had left marks on Raoul that would never be effaced.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Wrapped in a thin silk kimono Diana lay very still on the outside of the wide couch in the inner room, propped high with pillows that the shaded light of the little reading-lamp beside her might fall on the book she held, but she was not reading.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It was Raoul's latest book, that he had brought with him, but she could not concentrate her mind on it, and it lay idle on her knee--while her thoughts were far away.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading But thanks to his great strength and splendid constitution the Sheik had rallied and after the first few weeks convalescence had been rapid.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading But thanks to his great strength and splendid constitution the Sheik had rallied and after the first few weeks convalescence had been rapid.

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

From this reading It was three months since the night that Saint Hubert had almost given up hope of being able to save the Sheik's life--a night that had been followed by days of suspense that had reduced Diana to a weary-eyed shadow of her former vigorous self, and had left marks on Raoul that would never be effaced.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading It was three months since the night that Saint Hubert had almost given up hope of being able to save the Sheik's life--a night that had been followed by days of suspense that had reduced Diana to a weary-eyed shadow of her former vigorous self, and had left marks on Raoul that would never be effaced.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading It was three months since the night that Saint Hubert had almost given up hope of being able to save the Sheik's life--a night that had been followed by days of suspense that had reduced Diana to a weary-eyed shadow of her former vigorous self, and had left marks on Raoul that would never be effaced.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading But thanks to his great strength and splendid constitution the Sheik had rallied and after the first few weeks convalescence had been rapid.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading The night grew hotter and the atmosphere more oppressive.

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

From this reading It was Raoul's latest book, that he had brought with him, but she could not concentrate her mind on it, and it lay idle on her knee--while her thoughts were far away.

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

From this reading It was Raoul's latest book, that he had brought with him, but she could not concentrate her mind on it, and it lay idle on her knee--while her thoughts were far away.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Wrapped in a thin silk kimono Diana lay very still on the outside of the wide couch in the inner room, propped high with pillows that the shaded light of the little reading-lamp beside her might fall on the book she held, but she was not reading.

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

From this reading Wrapped in a thin silk kimono Diana lay very still on the outside of the wide couch in the inner room, propped high with pillows that the shaded light of the little reading-lamp beside her might fall on the book she held, but she was not reading.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Wrapped in a thin silk kimono Diana lay very still on the outside of the wide couch in the inner room, propped high with pillows that the shaded light of the little reading-lamp beside her might fall on the book she held, but she was not reading.

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

From this reading It was Raoul's latest book, that he had brought with him, but she could not concentrate her mind on it, and it lay idle on her knee--while her thoughts were far away.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading But thanks to his great strength and splendid constitution the Sheik had rallied and after the first few weeks convalescence had been rapid.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading It was three months since the night that Saint Hubert had almost given up hope of being able to save the Sheik's life--a night that had been followed by days of suspense that had reduced Diana to a weary-eyed shadow of her former vigorous self, and had left marks on Raoul that would never be effaced.

comparative of “hot” — used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading The night grew hotter and the atmosphere more oppressive.

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From this reading It was three months since the night that Saint Hubert had almost given up hope of being able to save the Sheik's life--a night that had been followed by days of suspense that had reduced Diana to a weary-eyed shadow of her former vigorous self, and had left marks on Raoul that would never be effaced.

not in action or at work

From this reading It was Raoul's latest book, that he had brought with him, but she could not concentrate her mind on it, and it lay idle on her knee--while her thoughts were far away.

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

From this reading Wrapped in a thin silk kimono Diana lay very still on the outside of the wide couch in the inner room, propped high with pillows that the shaded light of the little reading-lamp beside her might fall on the book she held, but she was not reading.

located inward

From this reading Wrapped in a thin silk kimono Diana lay very still on the outside of the wide couch in the inner room, propped high with pillows that the shaded light of the little reading-lamp beside her might fall on the book she held, but she was not reading.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Raoul's latest book, that he had brought with him, but she could not concentrate her mind on it, and it lay idle on her knee--while her thoughts were far away.

a loose robe; imitated from robes originally worn by Japanese

From this reading Wrapped in a thin silk kimono Diana lay very still on the outside of the wide couch in the inner room, propped high with pillows that the shaded light of the little reading-lamp beside her might fall on the book she held, but she was not reading.

hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading It was Raoul's latest book, that he had brought with him, but she could not concentrate her mind on it, and it lay idle on her knee--while her thoughts were far away.

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading It was Raoul's latest book, that he had brought with him, but she could not concentrate her mind on it, and it lay idle on her knee--while her thoughts were far away.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Wrapped in a thin silk kimono Diana lay very still on the outside of the wide couch in the inner room, propped high with pillows that the shaded light of the little reading-lamp beside her might fall on the book she held, but she was not reading.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading It was three months since the night that Saint Hubert had almost given up hope of being able to save the Sheik's life--a night that had been followed by days of suspense that had reduced Diana to a weary-eyed shadow of her former vigorous self, and had left marks on Raoul that would never be effaced.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It was three months since the night that Saint Hubert had almost given up hope of being able to save the Sheik's life--a night that had been followed by days of suspense that had reduced Diana to a weary-eyed shadow of her former vigorous self, and had left marks on Raoul that would never be effaced.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Wrapped in a thin silk kimono Diana lay very still on the outside of the wide couch in the inner room, propped high with pillows that the shaded light of the little reading-lamp beside her might fall on the book she held, but she was not reading.

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

From this reading Wrapped in a thin silk kimono Diana lay very still on the outside of the wide couch in the inner room, propped high with pillows that the shaded light of the little reading-lamp beside her might fall on the book she held, but she was not reading.

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading It was three months since the night that Saint Hubert had almost given up hope of being able to save the Sheik's life--a night that had been followed by days of suspense that had reduced Diana to a weary-eyed shadow of her former vigorous self, and had left marks on Raoul that would never be effaced.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Wrapped in a thin silk kimono Diana lay very still on the outside of the wide couch in the inner room, propped high with pillows that the shaded light of the little reading-lamp beside her might fall on the book she held, but she was not reading.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading It was Raoul's latest book, that he had brought with him, but she could not concentrate her mind on it, and it lay idle on her knee--while her thoughts were far away.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading It was three months since the night that Saint Hubert had almost given up hope of being able to save the Sheik's life--a night that had been followed by days of suspense that had reduced Diana to a weary-eyed shadow of her former vigorous self, and had left marks on Raoul that would never be effaced.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The night grew hotter and the atmosphere more oppressive.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It was three months since the night that Saint Hubert had almost given up hope of being able to save the Sheik's life--a night that had been followed by days of suspense that had reduced Diana to a weary-eyed shadow of her former vigorous self, and had left marks on Raoul that would never be effaced.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The night grew hotter and the atmosphere more oppressive.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Wrapped in a thin silk kimono Diana lay very still on the outside of the wide couch in the inner room, propped high with pillows that the shaded light of the little reading-lamp beside her might fall on the book she held, but she was not reading.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Wrapped in a thin silk kimono Diana lay very still on the outside of the wide couch in the inner room, propped high with pillows that the shaded light of the little reading-lamp beside her might fall on the book she held, but she was not reading.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Wrapped in a thin silk kimono Diana lay very still on the outside of the wide couch in the inner room, propped high with pillows that the shaded light of the little reading-lamp beside her might fall on the book she held, but she was not reading.

weighing heavily on the senses or spirit

From this reading The night grew hotter and the atmosphere more oppressive.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Wrapped in a thin silk kimono Diana lay very still on the outside of the wide couch in the inner room, propped high with pillows that the shaded light of the little reading-lamp beside her might fall on the book she held, but she was not reading.

plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading Wrapped in a thin silk kimono Diana lay very still on the outside of the wide couch in the inner room, propped high with pillows that the shaded light of the little reading-lamp beside her might fall on the book she held, but she was not reading.

inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid

From this reading Wrapped in a thin silk kimono Diana lay very still on the outside of the wide couch in the inner room, propped high with pillows that the shaded light of the little reading-lamp beside her might fall on the book she held, but she was not reading.

inflected form of “rally” — gather

From this reading But thanks to his great strength and splendid constitution the Sheik had rallied and after the first few weeks convalescence had been rapid.

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From this reading It was three months since the night that Saint Hubert had almost given up hope of being able to save the Sheik's life--a night that had been followed by days of suspense that had reduced Diana to a weary-eyed shadow of her former vigorous self, and had left marks on Raoul that would never be effaced.

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From this reading It was Raoul's latest book, that he had brought with him, but she could not concentrate her mind on it, and it lay idle on her knee--while her thoughts were far away.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading But thanks to his great strength and splendid constitution the Sheik had rallied and after the first few weeks convalescence had been rapid.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Wrapped in a thin silk kimono Diana lay very still on the outside of the wide couch in the inner room, propped high with pillows that the shaded light of the little reading-lamp beside her might fall on the book she held, but she was not reading.

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

From this reading Wrapped in a thin silk kimono Diana lay very still on the outside of the wide couch in the inner room, propped high with pillows that the shaded light of the little reading-lamp beside her might fall on the book she held, but she was not reading.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading It was three months since the night that Saint Hubert had almost given up hope of being able to save the Sheik's life--a night that had been followed by days of suspense that had reduced Diana to a weary-eyed shadow of her former vigorous self, and had left marks on Raoul that would never be effaced.

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

From this reading Wrapped in a thin silk kimono Diana lay very still on the outside of the wide couch in the inner room, propped high with pillows that the shaded light of the little reading-lamp beside her might fall on the book she held, but she was not reading.

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading It was three months since the night that Saint Hubert had almost given up hope of being able to save the Sheik's life--a night that had been followed by days of suspense that had reduced Diana to a weary-eyed shadow of her former vigorous self, and had left marks on Raoul that would never be effaced.

except for; apart from

From this reading It was three months since the night that Saint Hubert had almost given up hope of being able to save the Sheik's life--a night that had been followed by days of suspense that had reduced Diana to a weary-eyed shadow of her former vigorous self, and had left marks on Raoul that would never be effaced.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading It was three months since the night that Saint Hubert had almost given up hope of being able to save the Sheik's life--a night that had been followed by days of suspense that had reduced Diana to a weary-eyed shadow of her former vigorous self, and had left marks on Raoul that would never be effaced.

protected from heat and light with shade or shadow

From this reading Wrapped in a thin silk kimono Diana lay very still on the outside of the wide couch in the inner room, propped high with pillows that the shaded light of the little reading-lamp beside her might fall on the book she held, but she was not reading.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading It was three months since the night that Saint Hubert had almost given up hope of being able to save the Sheik's life--a night that had been followed by days of suspense that had reduced Diana to a weary-eyed shadow of her former vigorous self, and had left marks on Raoul that would never be effaced.

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

From this reading Wrapped in a thin silk kimono Diana lay very still on the outside of the wide couch in the inner room, propped high with pillows that the shaded light of the little reading-lamp beside her might fall on the book she held, but she was not reading.

the leader of an Arab village or family

From this reading But thanks to his great strength and splendid constitution the Sheik had rallied and after the first few weeks convalescence had been rapid.

possessive form of “sheik” — the leader of an Arab village or family

From this reading It was three months since the night that Saint Hubert had almost given up hope of being able to save the Sheik's life--a night that had been followed by days of suspense that had reduced Diana to a weary-eyed shadow of her former vigorous self, and had left marks on Raoul that would never be effaced.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading Wrapped in a thin silk kimono Diana lay very still on the outside of the wide couch in the inner room, propped high with pillows that the shaded light of the little reading-lamp beside her might fall on the book she held, but she was not reading.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading It was three months since the night that Saint Hubert had almost given up hope of being able to save the Sheik's life--a night that had been followed by days of suspense that had reduced Diana to a weary-eyed shadow of her former vigorous self, and had left marks on Raoul that would never be effaced.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading But thanks to his great strength and splendid constitution the Sheik had rallied and after the first few weeks convalescence had been rapid.

not in physical motion

From this reading Wrapped in a thin silk kimono Diana lay very still on the outside of the wide couch in the inner room, propped high with pillows that the shaded light of the little reading-lamp beside her might fall on the book she held, but she was not reading.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading But thanks to his great strength and splendid constitution the Sheik had rallied and after the first few weeks convalescence had been rapid.

apprehension about what is going to happen

From this reading It was three months since the night that Saint Hubert had almost given up hope of being able to save the Sheik's life--a night that had been followed by days of suspense that had reduced Diana to a weary-eyed shadow of her former vigorous self, and had left marks on Raoul that would never be effaced.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading But thanks to his great strength and splendid constitution the Sheik had rallied and after the first few weeks convalescence had been rapid.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Wrapped in a thin silk kimono Diana lay very still on the outside of the wide couch in the inner room, propped high with pillows that the shaded light of the little reading-lamp beside her might fall on the book she held, but she was not reading.

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

From this reading The night grew hotter and the atmosphere more oppressive.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading Wrapped in a thin silk kimono Diana lay very still on the outside of the wide couch in the inner room, propped high with pillows that the shaded light of the little reading-lamp beside her might fall on the book she held, but she was not reading.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It was Raoul's latest book, that he had brought with him, but she could not concentrate her mind on it, and it lay idle on her knee--while her thoughts were far away.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading It was three months since the night that Saint Hubert had almost given up hope of being able to save the Sheik's life--a night that had been followed by days of suspense that had reduced Diana to a weary-eyed shadow of her former vigorous self, and had left marks on Raoul that would never be effaced.

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

From this reading It was three months since the night that Saint Hubert had almost given up hope of being able to save the Sheik's life--a night that had been followed by days of suspense that had reduced Diana to a weary-eyed shadow of her former vigorous self, and had left marks on Raoul that would never be effaced.

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

From this reading It was three months since the night that Saint Hubert had almost given up hope of being able to save the Sheik's life--a night that had been followed by days of suspense that had reduced Diana to a weary-eyed shadow of her former vigorous self, and had left marks on Raoul that would never be effaced.

precisely as stated

From this reading Wrapped in a thin silk kimono Diana lay very still on the outside of the wide couch in the inner room, propped high with pillows that the shaded light of the little reading-lamp beside her might fall on the book she held, but she was not reading.

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

From this reading It was three months since the night that Saint Hubert had almost given up hope of being able to save the Sheik's life--a night that had been followed by days of suspense that had reduced Diana to a weary-eyed shadow of her former vigorous self, and had left marks on Raoul that would never be effaced.

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

From this reading Wrapped in a thin silk kimono Diana lay very still on the outside of the wide couch in the inner room, propped high with pillows that the shaded light of the little reading-lamp beside her might fall on the book she held, but she was not reading.

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

From this reading It was three months since the night that Saint Hubert had almost given up hope of being able to save the Sheik's life--a night that had been followed by days of suspense that had reduced Diana to a weary-eyed shadow of her former vigorous self, and had left marks on Raoul that would never be effaced.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading But thanks to his great strength and splendid constitution the Sheik had rallied and after the first few weeks convalescence had been rapid.

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

From this reading It was Raoul's latest book, that he had brought with him, but she could not concentrate her mind on it, and it lay idle on her knee--while her thoughts were far away.

during the time that

From this reading It was Raoul's latest book, that he had brought with him, but she could not concentrate her mind on it, and it lay idle on her knee--while her thoughts were far away.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Wrapped in a thin silk kimono Diana lay very still on the outside of the wide couch in the inner room, propped high with pillows that the shaded light of the little reading-lamp beside her might fall on the book she held, but she was not reading.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Wrapped in a thin silk kimono Diana lay very still on the outside of the wide couch in the inner room, propped high with pillows that the shaded light of the little reading-lamp beside her might fall on the book she held, but she was not reading.

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

From this reading It was three months since the night that Saint Hubert had almost given up hope of being able to save the Sheik's life--a night that had been followed by days of suspense that had reduced Diana to a weary-eyed shadow of her former vigorous self, and had left marks on Raoul that would never be effaced.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading Wrapped in a thin silk kimono Diana lay very still on the outside of the wide couch in the inner room, propped high with pillows that the shaded light of the little reading-lamp beside her might fall on the book she held, but she was not reading.